In this episode, Rachel Brooks is joined by entrepreneur and mentor Dr. Traci Lynn for a grounded conversation about what it takes to keep going when growth feels slow. They talk about the lessons that come from starting small, rebuilding after setbacks, and staying disciplined when results aren’t showing up yet.

Together they explore the “middle” of the journey—the place where doubt grows louder, confidence dips, and your vision is tested. Through stories of early failures, proof-of-concept, changing environments, and the long stretch between effort and momentum, Rachel and Traci discuss what it means to grow into the woman who can sustain the success she’s building toward. This episode is for the woman who’s been consistent without seeing progress and needs a reminder that slow growth is still growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Why the middle feels like the hardest part

01:00 — Starting with $200 and early lessons

03:00 — Misunderstandings about the process

05:00 — What proof of concept looks like

07:00 — Early influences that shaped identity

09:00 — When consistency works before results appear

11:00 — Choosing sustainability over shortcuts

14:00 — Encouragement that came at the quitting point

17:00 — Why women need support and accountability

20:00 — Physical strength and internal resilience

25:00 — The real cost of growth

31:00 — Knowing when you’ve outgrown your environment

35:00 — Building a life that is sustainable

41:00 — Encouragement for the woman in the middle

Key Takeaways:

• Slow growth is still growth. • Your environment shapes your identity and results. • Consistency builds confidence long before momentum. • Proof of concept matters more than passion alone. • Growth requires becoming the woman who can sustain what you’re asking for.

Quotes: “Before anyone else believes in you, you have to decide that you believe in yourself.”

“If you stay through the middle, you’ll reach the momentum you’ve been working for.”

“Life will meet you at the level you’re willing to commit to.”

Resources:

I Am Enough Reset — https://iamrachelbrooks.com/reset For the days when you feel stuck or overwhelmed, this 10-minute reset helps you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself so you can move forward with clarity.

Chasing Perfection (Book) — https://iamrachelbrooks.com/chasingperfection If pressure, comparison, or constant striving are keeping you exhausted, this book helps you break those patterns and rebuild from a healthier place.

I Am… Becoming — https://iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming If you’re navigating change or gaining clarity on who you’re becoming, this guided devotional helps you process, reflect, and track your growth.

Connect with Dr. Traci Lynn:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtracilynn

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drtracilynn

Website: https://www.tracilynn.com

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks:

Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks

Website: iamrachelbrooks.com