Resilient Entrepreneurs

You don’t have to get it perfect—you just have to get it going. Success comes from taking action, even when it feels messy or imperfect.

In this episode Vicki and Laura keep it real - with their own experience of procrastination and perfectionism - and the mindset traps that keep us entrepreneurs spinning our wheels - perfectionism, procrastination, and the underlying fear of something!

You’ll hear:

If you’ve ever delayed posting a video, launching an offer, or second-guessed your ideas, this episode is for you. The key to growth isn’t getting it perfect—it’s getting it out there.

Hit play and start getting out of your own way!

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What if the darkest parts of your life held the key to your greatest impact? In this moving episode, Sherrie-Lynn Lilley - entrepreneur, mental health counselor and coach, suicide prevention specialist, and inspirational speaker - shares freely about the unthinkable traumas she’s lived through and why she’s transformed them into powerful tools to help others heal and find their purpose.

She shares her courageous journey of surviving childhood sexual assault, and a diagnosis at 14 of an illness of complete sight loss, - and rather than being defined by these experiences, Sherrie-Lynn has found her purpose in them. Her entrepreneurial spirit, experiences and wisdom, are a story of resilience we can all learn from.  

You'll hear:

✅ Why Sherrie-Lynn calls her blindness her superpower

✅ That trauma doesn't disappear if left unaddressed

✅ An empowering redefinition of resilience: It’s not just bouncing back—it’s landing where you choose to land - somewhere better than where you were.

✅ Practical ways she protects her mental health while helping others heal

If you’ve ever felt like your personal struggles are holding you back, this episode is your reminder: they might just be the very thing that sets you apart.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how pain can become purpose—and how your story might be someone else's survival guide.

What if the difference between a thriving business and a stalled dream isn't talent or luck, but simply a plan? Vicki and Laura share why having a strategic launch plan is critical for new entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by marketing decisions.

Drawing from years of experience, we explain why your initial launch period offers a unique opportunity to capture attention – and how most entrepreneurs waste this golden moment. We have an all-too-familiar story about a client who attracted great media attention when they first launched their business, yet worked with us a year later saying "nobody knows about my business!

We also talk about those of us visionary entrepreneurs who don't naturally gravitate toward structure - hello, we see you! We share our thoughts on overcoming that too.

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Former Reagan cybersecurity expert, educator and leader Dane Deutsch reveals why character—not technical skill—is the true foundation of exceptional leadership. His innovative "Tricycle Effect" framework and book, shows how character skills steer direction, while technical and people skills support success, all powered by the seat of courage.

Through compelling stories from his 42-year career in IT and cybersecurity, Dane shares how he transformed military morale through genuine care, built two thriving businesses from scratch despite critics, and how he applies gymnastics coaching principles to entrepreneurship. His warnings about AI development and digital surveillance from someone who worked 30 years ahead of commercial technology, offer a rare insider perspective and an invitation to prepare ourselves, to be ready for the future.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, or watch on YouTube, to discover why humility might be your most powerful untapped leadership asset and how "falling forward" could change your approach - and your results - in business and in life.

What happens when you dare to say "yes" to yourself? We, Vicki and Laura tackle the purpose question that haunts many entrepreneurs and share how to overcome the self-doubt holding you back.

Vicki reveals that what others called "brave" business moves were simply moments of saying yes to herself. Laura acknowledges the vulnerability in sharing your purpose: "I still feel hesitation because of that insecurity - is it big enough? Is it important enough?"

The episode includes a grounding meditation with Vicki challenging listeners to practice self-reflection for three weeks: "When we tune into who we are, that's the guiding light."

Ready to say YES to yourself? Join our free WhatsApp community at http://resiliententrepreneursacademy.com/ and follow us @ResilientEntrepreneurs for more insights.

How does a $500 startup turn into a millionaire’s journey? Suzanne Mariga's Profit First roadmap proves that entrepreneurial success isn't about how much you start with, but how strategically you manage your finances. This is the most accessible, understandable and profound approach to knowing your numbers that you’ve seen to date.

In this captivating episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, Suzanne, a CPA, fractional CFO, and author, breaks down the financial framework that will transform an ordinary business into a long term success story - and you’ll get paid every month!

Click, listen, and start your journey to financial empowerment today. #EntrepreneurSuccess #BusinessFinance #ProfitStrategy

Are you stuck in the idea phase of your business? You're not alone. A staggering 90% of business ideas never make it to launch due to fear, inaction, or lack of strategy. In this 1st episode with Vicki and Laura, we focused on Resilient Entrepreneur's Academy's core mission: helping you break through the barriers that keep your brilliant ideas from becoming reality.

If you're stuck in the planning phase of your business, this episode offers practical guidance on moving from idea to successful launch. By understanding the strategic foundations of marketing, you'll gain the confidence to take action and avoid the common pitfalls that derail new businesses.

Don't let your brilliant idea become another statistic. Check out our Launch Ready course packed with step-by-step workbooks and videos to help you develop a rock-solid marketing strategy. 

Visit resiliententrepreneursacademy.com/launch to get started today and turn your business dreams into reality!

🚀 AI is here, and it’s shaking up the business world. Are you truly aware of what’s coming? Are you getting left behind? In this power-packed episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, we sit down with Rajeev Kapur, a dynamic CEO, AI expert, and best-selling author, to break down what AI means for your business—and how to use it to your advantage.

🤯 Think AI is just for tech giants? Think again. AI is transforming everything from business operations, education, transportation and cancer research. Whether you're an established business owner or just getting started, this episode is your wake-up call to stop fearing AI and start leveraging it.

🔥 What’s inside this episode?

💡 Rajeev also shares insights from his books Chase Greatness and AI Made Simple, breaking down complex AI concepts into practical, no-BS strategies you can implement right now.

🔗 Get Rajeev’s book: https://youtu.be/wiQxXB4fxQE

🔗 Follow Rajeev Kapur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevkapur1/

Entrepreneurship is a wild ride—full of risks, failures, and unexpected turns. Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of OriginClear, shares how he turned failures into opportunities, from the dot-com boom to now disrupting the water industry. Learn about mistake-based marketing, new funding strategies, and why businesses must embrace rapid change.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Jumping in vs. Being Ready – The pros and cons of taking the leap.
✅ Mistake-Based Marketing – Why fast testing beats overthinking.
✅ The Future of Water – How his business is solving a hidden crisis - in a radical way.
✅ Funding Challenges – Creative ways to raise capital.
✅ Marketing Matters – Why cutting marketing is a costly mistake.

🔗 Learn more about OriginClear: www.OriginClear.com
🔗 Check out Water on Demand: www.waterondemand.net
Riggs’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riggs/

In this insightful conversation, Catch + Release company founder Analisa Goodin shares her somewhat accidental journey of becoming a CEO. Without prior tech experience she developed an innovation company, driven by her burning desire to solve a problem. Prepare for a mindset reset!

"Why should we even be building something at all? What does the world look like once you've built the thing that you've built?"

Analisa challenges entrepreneurs to dig deeper than just having a vision—discover the transformative impact your creation will have on the world!

"I didn't set out to build a tech company. I'd never built a product before, but I was on the scent that what I was doing manually, could be productised."

Without tech experience, Analisa spotted a massive market opportunity and jumped in despite the unknowns. Her secret? Relentless curiosity!

"I would talk to anyone who would listen. Anytime someone seemed closer to that world than me, I would invite them for coffee."

Forget traditional networking! Analisa's strategic approach transformed coffee chats into powerful connection opportunities that opened doors to the tech world and VC funding she never had access to before.

"The hack is don't make it about you, make it about your vision, make it about the customer, make it about the problem that you're solving."

Reframe networking forever! Stop selling yourself and start championing the problem you're solving—this is how Analisa made meaningful connections that propelled her business forward.

"Here's what you can also fall in love with is the problem. This problem sucks. It is awful, it's tedious, it's annoying... I fell in love with solving that."

Not sure if your dream is big enough? Analisa's perspective: become obsessed with solving painful problems that others avoid!

🎧 Tune in for her insightful stories that can guide your approach as an entrepreneur!

Connect with Analisa Goodin:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/analisagoodin/

Website: https://www.catchandrelease.com/