What stops you from starting a new venture? Are you waiting for permission? Are you waiting for someone's approval?
 
 Stop waiting for others to give you the thumbs up. Even if the new venture is an epic fail, you will know that you tried. You won't be left wondering, "What would have happened if I had followed my dreams?"
 
 Better yet, the new venture may turn out to be a huge success. Or you may find that it's a good idea, but it's just not the right time. Or maybe it just needs some tweaking. Again, you won't know until you try.

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 FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
 IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"
 
 Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at:
 https://debraanndotson.com/
 FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

In this episode, Debra and Delores continue their discussion on dealing with negative comments and feedback. They also contemplate habits, "flow state," taking the path less traveled, and claiming your identity. The conversation is full of twists and turns--much like Debra's work in progress.

NOTE: Delores mentioned having a shirt imprinted with the phrase 'Take the path less traveled.' For reference, that phrase was inspired by Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken. The last stanza in that poem reads:

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

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Connect with Delores Garcia at:
 FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
 IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"
 
 Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at:
 https://debraanndotson.com/
 FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

Do you have trouble finding your voice or sharing your story when you KNOW you're going to get negative feedback? Does the anticipation of adversarial comments stop you from sharing your opinions, beliefs, or knowledge?

In this episode, the Sheroes share some stories of their own and how they learned (or are still learning) how to deal with all the negativity around them.

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Connect with Delores Garcia at:
 FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
 IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"
 
 Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at:
 https://debraanndotson.com/
 FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

The Sheroes discuss how to cut through the noise—meaning, how to avoid the gimmicks used to get you to buy the latest and greatest program, course, or product. 

We don’t want to be like many businesses that try to sell programs based on fear or FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). No one should feel pressured to buy into a program or package because the “sale ends at midnight” or “seats are filling up fast,” and “who knows when the course will be offered again.”

When it’s the gimmicks that get attention, what should you do? What’s the best way to promote yourself and your business?

The answer may be as simple as staying true to yourself and do what feels right. Again, you must find your voice and speak your truth. As Sheroes, we intend to remain raw, real, authentic, and vulnerable. We want to run our businesses based on cooperation, not competition. There’s plenty (money, clients, prestige) to go around.

We don’t have all the answers. We are often searching just like everyone else. But we do know we don’t want to add to the noise.

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Finding the right people to collaborate with can be difficult, especially for entrepreneurs. Communication and honesty are vital for finding the right partnerships.

In this episode, Debra and Delores share when collaborating has worked for them and when it hasn't. They suggest taking your time and "shop around" before committing to a collaborative effort.  And there's nothing wrong with saying no to a partnership that doesn't feel right. Trust your gut, and don't be afraid to have those difficult or awkward conversations. They will save you in the end.

Connect with Delores Garcia at:
 FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
 IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"
 
 Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at:
 https://debraanndotson.com/
 FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

What stops you from finding your voice and sharing your story? What keeps you from speaking your mind or sharing your thoughts and opinions? Are you afraid of offending people because you have unique views? Have you ever been told that since your opinions are so different from those around you that you must be wrong and should remain silent?

Delores and Debra discuss these questions and so much more in this 4th episode of the Summer Series of Sheroes of Small Business.
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Delores Garcia has two stories featured in the upcoming release of Invisible No More - Invincible Forevermore. Click this link to pre-order your copy today: http://invincibleforevermore.com/
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Connect with Delores Garcia at:
FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"

Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at:
https://debraanndotson.com/
FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson
 

We often have to adjust our goals. That’s how life works. But are we changing them for the right reasons? 

Debra and Delores delve into the reasons for redefining our life and business plans. Is it ever okay to give up on a goal? To call it quits?

Of course! But we need to make sure we’re quitting for the right reasons. Not because the goal is hard to attain, but because it no longer fits into our desires for the future. 

If changing or quitting a goal feels like a failure, you don’t want to miss this episode. 

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FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"

Learn more about Debra and her novels at:
https://debraanndotson.com/
FB and IG: @DebraAnnDotson

Episode 2 of our special "Surviving the Summer" edition of Sheroes of Small Business.

There's a lot of brain science in this one! So whether you're right-brained, left-brained, or both, you'll want to listen to this episode.

Debra shares how Delores helped her navigate a full-blown panic attack by walking her through EFT or Tapping. Delores also explains the difference between excuses and reasons as Debra struggles to finish her fifth novel. It's all about reprogramming our brains!
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Special News: Delores plans to launch an online course in the next few weeks titled "The Sure Path to Success: Six Weeks to Your Unprecedented Success." Follow Delores on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to learn more and register for the course when it's released. She's an amazing coach!

FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"

Learn more about Debra and her novels at:
https://debraanndotson.com/
FB and IG: @DebraAnnDotson

Episode 1 of our special "Surviving the Summer" edition of Sheroes of Small Business.

Debra Ann Dotson and Delores Garcia discuss goal setting and deadlines, and if you miss a deadline, does it mean failure, or does it matter as long as you "keep showing up?"

Delores and Debra also talk about the benefits of journaling. Debra says she often gets a "spark" at the end of writing her morning pages that drives her to start her day and be productive. Delores finds journaling cathartic, meditative, and introspective and rarely lets a day go by without writing in her journal. Each has a different approach to journaling, but both agree the practice helps relieve stress and set intentions for the day.

Special News: Delores plans to launch an online course in the next few weeks titled "The Sure Path to Success: Six Weeks to Your Unprecedented Success." Follow Delores on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to learn more and register for the course when it's released. She's an amazing coach!

FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching
IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216
LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"

Learn more about Debra and her novels at:
https://debraanndotson.com/
FB and IG: @DebraAnnDotson

In this episode, the Sheroes discuss what they call "Quit Week." Quit Week is something nearly every business owner stumbles upon where they feel like calling it quits—when they feel like ending their company and going back to working for someone else. Sometimes giving up a business is the right thing to do. When you decide to take this route and quit (with a capital Q, as Delores calls it), you shouldn't feel shame or feel like you've failed. We've been there, and it helped us get to where we are today. But what do you do when quitting isn't an option?

The Sheroes share their thoughts on why Quit Week is essential and how they successfully navigate the desire to give up on their businesses. They also share ideas on getting their businesses back on track or going down a different path when a pivot is needed to move forward.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

"The Trough of Despair, Part 1: Acceptance" - Prof. George Howard, professor of  Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music

"The Trough of Sorrow and How to Climb Out" - Susan K Rits