In this inspiring conversation, Cinthia Pacheco speaks with Valerie Priester, CEO and Founder of Victorious Life Coaching, about the inner work behind lasting business success. They explore what confidence really looks like for women entrepreneurs, why fear can actually be a good sign, and how journaling, meditation, and self-trust can transform the way you show up as a leader.

Valerie shares her personal journey from self-doubt to empowered action, reminding us that confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through courageous, aligned decisions.

Key Takeaways

• Confidence is a muscle—you strengthen it every time you take action despite fear.

• Fear often signals growth. If it feels uncomfortable, you're probably on the right path.

• Internal work matters as much as strategy. Entrepreneurship is a personal development journey first.

• Journaling and meditation help you quiet the noise, reconnect with your intuition, and lead with clarity.

• Alignment over imitation: True confidence comes from showing up as yourself, not copying others.

• Women leaders bring empathy and impact—owning that power creates ripple effects in communities.

Topics Covered

• The real connection between confidence and action

• How fear can become a compass for growth

• Navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome

• Emotional leadership for women founders

• Why self-awareness is essential for sustainable success

• Practical tools to strengthen confidence daily

Favorite Quotes

"Confidence only comes when you take action. If you never take action, you can't build confidence." – Valerie Priester

"If you're feeling fear, you're probably headed in the right direction." – Valerie Priester

"Entrepreneurship is more about developing you than developing a business." – Valerie Priester

Valerie's Bio:

Valerie Priester, Mindset & Strategy Catalyst

Valerie Priester equips high-achieving women entrepreneurs, those seasoned founders

who've hit a plateau yet feel the pull of "something bigger" to trade lingering self-doubt

for crystal-clear direction and strategic momentum.

As Founder of Victorious Life Coaching LLC, Valerie fuses deep mindset mastery with

practical, values-aligned business strategy so her clients don't just dream about next-

level growth, they execute it with confidence and consistency. Drawing on her own

journey of resilience and years in coaching, she offers a proven framework that helps

women clarify bold goals, map profitable growth plans, and take decisive action.

Valerie is a Certified Master Business Mindset Coach, Sacred Money Archetype™ Coach,

Money Breakthrough™ Business Coach, Les Brown Coach-Trainer-Speaker, Christian

Life Coach, international best-selling author, and motivational speaker.

Her mission is simple: empower ambitious women to play a bigger game, amplify their

impact, and design their victory turning purposeful vision into sustainable success and

genuine fulfillment.

Connect with Valerie Priester

• Here's the link to my free Break Through Your Confidence Plateau Guide: https://go.valeriepriester.com/break-through-your-confidence-plateau/

• Website: valeriepriester.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriepriester/

• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValeriePriesterVLC

• IG:@ vpriester

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