You've been in business a year, maybe two. You're posting, learning, trying new strategies, and consistent clients still aren't happening.

In this episode, I break down why that's rarely a strategy problem. It's a foundation problem. 

I talk about what that actually sounds like day to day (the elevator pitch you can't say without rambling, the four platforms that still aren't working, the three offers nobody's quite sure about), and I share my own story of building a business on more tactics instead of a solid foundation, and what changed once I simplified around one offer, one audience, and one message.

If any of this sounds familiar, I put together a free training that walks through the five foundational pieces most businesses are missing, plus a worksheet to help you find your specific gap. Link in the show notes.

For women over 40 building coaching and service-based businesses, this one's for you.

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

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🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
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Before you can confidently lead a business, you have to learn to lead yourself.

In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach Cara Nance to explore why self-leadership is one of the most overlooked skills in entrepreneurship. We talk about the habits, mindset, and daily decisions that help business owners navigate uncertainty, build confidence, and make progress even when they don't have all the answers.

Whether you're just starting your business or feeling stuck in your growth, this conversation will remind you that the way you lead yourself directly influences the way you lead your business.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What self-leadership really means for entrepreneurs
• Why confidence is built through action, not before it
• How to make decisions without waiting until you feel "ready"
• Daily habits that strengthen your leadership
• Practical ways to stay grounded when business feels slow or uncertain

Connect with Cara Nance:

https://tutumleadershipcoaching.com/

https://tutumleadershipcoaching.com/tutum-talk-podcast

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranance/

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another entrepreneur who needs this reminder today.

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For over six years, I was a virtual assistant. I always knew it wasn't the destination, but I didn't know yet what it was.

In this episode, I get personal about how I actually became a coach. I talk about the "10K month" promises that didn't work for me, and the moment I realized everyone's timeline is genuinely different, no matter what the online gurus tell you.

I also get into what the messy middle really looks like. Not the version you see in a highlight reel, but the actual stretch where you're still figuring things out while still showing up.

No fantasies, no inflated timeline. Just an honest look at how I got here, and what actually helps you move through your own version of this.

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
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Being busy and making progress can feel like the same thing, but they're not the same, and mixing them up is one of the sneakiest ways an early-stage business can stall without you even noticing. 

In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between activity that feels productive and progress that actually moves you toward your next client. 

We'll talk about why busy work is so seductive, what real progress tends to look like (hint: it's often less exciting than you'd expect), and I'll share a simple filter you can run any task through before you commit your time to it. If you've ever ended a long week wondering what you actually accomplished, this one's for you.

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
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If you've been showing up consistently in your business — creating content, sending follow-ups, having conversations — and it still feels like nothing is happening, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I'm getting honest about something I wish someone had told me earlier: momentum rarely feels the way we think it should. It doesn't arrive with a flood of inquiries or a surge of engagement. Most of the time, it feels slow, repetitive, and sometimes even discouraging.

I share what a particularly quiet season in my own business looked like, why the doubt that crept in was so hard to shake, and the one question I learned to ask myself before considering changing everything.

We also talk about the dangerous middle phase- that stretch where you've started, you're putting in the effort, but the results don't seem to match yet- and why that phase is often building far more than it appears to be.

If things feel slow right now, this episode is your reminder that slow doesn't mean stuck. And quiet doesn't mean nothing is happening.

Reflection question for this week: What's one thing you've kept doing even though it doesn't seem to be working yet — and what would it look like to give it just a little more time?

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
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In this episode of My Entrepreneurial Journey with Yaritza Báez, I’m joined by Leslie Gaudet for a conversation that will resonate deeply with women who have built successful careers but feel exhausted, unfulfilled, or ready for something different.

We talk about what it really means to design a business and life that truly fits you not the ideal version you see online, but one that aligns with your values, energy, and real-life responsibilities.

Leslie shares her perspective on the internal shifts that happen when women begin to question their current path, especially those coming from structured careers like the legal field, and the tension between stability and the desire for change.

We also explore practical ways to begin making that transition without feeling like you’re throwing everything away.

If you’ve ever felt like something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to start, this conversation will give you both perspective and a place to begin.

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
👉 Download it here

In this episode of My Entrepreneurial Journey, I talk honestly about something many women entrepreneurs experience but rarely discuss openly: what happens when life suddenly pulls you out of rhythm while you’re trying to build momentum in your business.

After dealing with the flu, recovering from a knee injury, and feeling unexpectedly isolated from the routines and connections that normally ground me, I realized how quickly discouragement and emotional exhaustion can affect not only our energy but also how we see ourselves and our businesses.

This episode is a conversation about emotional resilience beyond productivity, consistency, and hustle. We talk about loneliness, overwhelm, slower seasons, and what it really means to stay in the game without abandoning yourself in the process.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally tired, disconnected, or questioning yourself lately, this episode is for you.

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
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In the early stages of building a business, it’s easy to believe that more content is the answer.

More posts.
More learning.
More trying to figure it out.

But what if the real reason things feel stuck… isn’t a lack of effort?

In this episode, I’m sharing a shift that completely changed how I approach business.

I talk about:

• Why posting consistently isn’t always what creates momentum
• The role conversations play in building a business that actually works
• How to tell if what you’re doing is working—or if it needs adjusting
• The difference between refining your approach and constantly starting over

Because most of the time, it’s not failure.

It’s refinement.

And the sooner you stop guessing and start having real conversations. The faster things begin to move.

If your business feels slow right now, this episode will help you see what’s actually happening and what to focus on next.

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
👉 Download it here

Burnout isn’t just about being busy; it’s deeper than that.

In this episode of My Entrepreneurial Journey, I’m joined by Elisha Meek, author, entrepreneur, burnout coach, and corporate professional with over 17 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.

We talk about what burnout really looks like (beyond the usual “I’m just tired”), and why so many women feel stuck living for their inbox instead of building something meaningful of their own.

Elisha shares insights from her upcoming book Break Up With Burnout and introduces a different way forward, one that doesn’t require quitting your job or adding more pressure to your life.

Instead, it’s about creating something that’s yours… in a way that feels sustainable.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ What burnout actually is and how it’s different from stress
 ✨ The idea of “breaking up with burnout” (and what that really means)
 ✨ Why building a side project can be a powerful shift
 ✨ The biggest mistakes women make when starting something new
 ✨ Simple, realistic first steps even when you’re already exhausted
 ✨ How alignment and identity play a role in burnout
 ✨ What changes when you start building something that belongs to you

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, disconnected, or quietly craving something more, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Connect with Elisha Meek:
https://www.instagram.com/elisha.meek/

https://elishameek.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elishameek/

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
👉 Download it here

In this episode of My Entrepreneurial Journey, I talk about what it really feels like to build a business when things aren’t moving as fast as you expected.

This is the phase where most people don’t talk about the quiet moments, the doubts, and the question of “Is this even working?”

I share:

• What’s actually happening behind the scenes when your business feels slow
• Why lack of results doesn’t mean lack of progress
• How to keep showing up even when motivation isn’t there
• A mindset shift that will help you stay in the game

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but not seeing results yet… this episode is for you.

Are you ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? 

Let’s explore how we can work together.

Book a free Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/1kwv0d1

Connect with me on: LinkedIn and Instagram

🎁 Free Resource: Grab my training & worksheet: Why You're Not Getting Clients Yet (and What to Fix First), designed for women 40+ in their first years of business. Get clear on your niche, message, and marketing so you can finally attract the right clients without the overwhelm.
👉 Download it here