So many of us hold ideas we love, a script, a podcast, a book, a creative project that keeps tapping us on the shoulder but something gets in the way of actually beginning. Fear. Perfection. Comparison. Not knowing the "how." Or simply believing we need everything in place before we take the first step.
In this episode, I sit down with Valerie Frugé, an actor, audio producer, and creative who is developing a limited series rooted in history and storytelling, and Steve Moreno, a music enthusiast and host of the upcoming podcast Nostalgic Jams, who brings a deep passion for the songs that shaped us. Both of them have been carrying powerful ideas for years and both are now choosing to move from intention into action.
Together, we talk honestly about what holds us back, why starting often feels so heavy, and what shifts when you finally give yourself permission to begin. We explore fear, perfection, comparison, and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck. And we talk about support, how the right conversation, the right question, or the right person can open the door to momentum.
This episode is for anyone sitting on a dream… anyone who knows there's more they want to create… and anyone standing in that uncomfortable space between knowing and doing.
🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and You Tube. It's time to move toward the thing you keep thinking about.
Key Takeaways
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The first step doesn't have to be big, it just has to be real.
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Fear shows up when something matters, not when we're unqualified.
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Comparison keeps us stuck in our heads; community helps us move.
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Perfection is a distraction from purpose.
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Support and accountability make starting possible.
About Steve Moreno
Steve Moreno is an actor, audio producer, and creative based in Los Angeles. With years of experience in voiceover, comedy, and audio production, including work with Comedy Central, he brings a deep love of storytelling and collaboration to every project. He is currently developing a limited series inspired by historical events in Los Angeles, focusing on themes of identity, justice, and community.
About Valerie Frugé
Valerie Frugé is a creative, dancer, and lifelong music enthusiast based in Los Angeles. A self-described Xennial with a deep love for 70s–2000s music, she is the host of the upcoming podcast Nostalgic Jams, where she explores the stories, memories, and meaning behind the songs that shaped a generation. Passionate, thoughtful, and rooted in connection, Valerie brings music and storytelling together in a fresh, grounded way.
About Dr. Debra Griffith
Dr. Debra Griffith is an executive coach, consultant, and host of the Do Better with Debra podcast. As Chief Equity Programs Officer at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, she leads the network's equity, belonging, and postsecondary strategy. Through Do Better Executive Coaching, she supports women of color leaders navigating transitions and designing lives and careers anchored in clarity, power, and purpose.
🌐 Learn more at Do Better Executive Coaching 🔗 Connect with Debra on LinkedIn
