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Summary
Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Amanda Baker
In this episode, the host shares an emotional journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the struggles of not following gut instincts, giving away too much equity, and losing a company. This podcast aims to uncover the truths and myths of the entrepreneurial world through raw and honest conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs.
This week's guest, Amanda Baker, founder of 5 Stories and creator of the 5 Stories methodology,
shares her experience, from being a budding entrepreneur in university to facing life-changing challenges, and the importance of storytelling in connecting with one's true self. Amanda discusses her experiences with co-founders, solo ventures, and the personal challenges she has overcome,
including feeling under appreciated and emotionally abused in business relationships. The episode delves into the significance of knowing and telling one's story, highlighting a crisis of meaning and creativity in the contemporary business landscape. Community and intentional, meaningful
connections are discussed as crucial elements for entrepreneurial success.
Timestamp
00:00 The Unfair Journey Begins
00:33 Introducing the Podcast and Guest
01:03 Amanda Baker's Personal and Professional Journey
03:08 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship
08:20 Navigating Co-Founder Relationships
24:07 The Importance of Storytelling
27:18 The Difference Between Personal Branding and Storytelling
27:39 Understanding Your Own Story
28:40 The Power of Your Personal Story
30:21 Challenges in Telling Your Story
31:28 The Origin Story and Its Importance
33:43 Critique of Personal Branding
38:50 The Crisis of Connection and Authenticity
45:39 Future of Entrepreneurship
48:02 Final Thoughts and Tools for Success
🔗Links Mentioned in Video
Amanda’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/1iSx7YpwzNg?si=PapZ_GqUHVmeT7Ev
N0BS Community: https://n0bs.com
📹Watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Pnl8lcTt3wk?si=vQvJs6VTT4FbMbrs
Sabrina’s Socials
🌏Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes
👩🏽💻LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/no-bullshit-talks
📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobullshittalks
🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc
⏰TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannes
Amanda’s Socials
🌏Amanda’s website: https://tell5stories.com
👩🏽💻Amanda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amandatells5stories
📸Amanda Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandatells5stories
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By Sabrina Chevannes
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Summary
Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Amanda Baker
In this episode, the host shares an emotional journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the struggles of not following gut instincts, giving away too much equity, and losing a company. This podcast aims to uncover the truths and myths of the entrepreneurial world through raw and honest conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs.
This week's guest, Amanda Baker, founder of 5 Stories and creator of the 5 Stories methodology,
shares her experience, from being a budding entrepreneur in university to facing life-changing challenges, and the importance of storytelling in connecting with one's true self. Amanda discusses her experiences with co-founders, solo ventures, and the personal challenges she has overcome,
including feeling under appreciated and emotionally abused in business relationships. The episode delves into the significance of knowing and telling one's story, highlighting a crisis of meaning and creativity in the contemporary business landscape. Community and intentional, meaningful
connections are discussed as crucial elements for entrepreneurial success.
Timestamp
00:00 The Unfair Journey Begins
00:33 Introducing the Podcast and Guest
01:03 Amanda Baker's Personal and Professional Journey
03:08 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship
08:20 Navigating Co-Founder Relationships
24:07 The Importance of Storytelling
27:18 The Difference Between Personal Branding and Storytelling
27:39 Understanding Your Own Story
28:40 The Power of Your Personal Story
30:21 Challenges in Telling Your Story
31:28 The Origin Story and Its Importance
33:43 Critique of Personal Branding
38:50 The Crisis of Connection and Authenticity
45:39 Future of Entrepreneurship
48:02 Final Thoughts and Tools for Success
🔗Links Mentioned in Video
Amanda’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/1iSx7YpwzNg?si=PapZ_GqUHVmeT7Ev
N0BS Community: https://n0bs.com
📹Watch on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Pnl8lcTt3wk?si=vQvJs6VTT4FbMbrs
Sabrina’s Socials
🌏Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com
📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes
👩🏽💻LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/no-bullshit-talks
📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobullshittalks
🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc
⏰TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannes
Amanda’s Socials
🌏Amanda’s website: https://tell5stories.com
👩🏽💻Amanda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amandatells5stories
📸Amanda Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandatells5stories