Welcome to the Wild Ambition Podcast! In this episode of our Weekly Wild segment, host Sharon dives into the transformative power of ownership, self-trust, and resilience. She explores how constantly seeking external solutions can weaken our confidence and why facing our own challenges head-on leads to true growth. Inspired by a deep conversation with her friend and brand photographer, Yolande, Sharon reflects on what it means to be a woman who truly owns her life..

🔑 Episode Highlights: 

• The Trap of External Solutions – Why constantly seeking outside fixes weakens our confidence.
• The Importance of Context – Why one-size-fits-all solutions rarely work.
• Building Self-Worth Through Challenge – Confidence grows when we trust ourselves to navigate difficulties.
• Childhood Lessons in Creativity – How problem-solving as kids shapes resilience.
• Breaking the Cycle of Distraction – How modern distractions prevent deep problem-solving.
• The Self-Trust Formula – Confidence isn’t something you acquire externally; it’s built through action.

📌 Timeline Breakdown:

• (0:46 – 1:20): Sharon’s welcome message—affirming that true empowerment comes from within and that every listener has the power to own their journey.
• (1:21 – 2:05): The purpose of the episode—exploring why external solutions often fail and how true confidence is built through personal problem-solving.
• (2:06 – 3:30): Understanding the trap of external validation—why constantly seeking outside answers weakens self-belief.
• (3:31 – 4:50): The link between childhood problem-solving and self-trust—how early creativity shapes resilience.
• (4:51 – 5:40): Breaking the cycle of distraction—why sitting with problems, rather than avoiding them, leads to breakthroughs.
• (5:41 – 6:30): How confidence grows through action—self-trust as the foundation of long-term success.
• (6:31 – 7:15): The Wild Challenge—three questions to help listeners start solving problems independently.

🏆 Wild Challenge:

This week, Sharon challenges listeners to tackle their problems differently. Instead of immediately seeking external solutions, pause and ask yourself:

1. What do I already know about this problem?
2. How can I solve this with the resources I have?
3. Can I take one small step toward the solution today?

💬 What’s one challenge you’re tackling with self-trust this week? Drop a comment or DM Sharon – she’d love to hear from you!

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