TRFE 166: Finding Confidence as an Entrepreneur After Leaving a Corporate Career with Ashly Mcvea-Figueroa

As a perfectionist, do you ever struggle with never thinking you’re exactly “ready” to ask for that collaboration or pitch yourself at a high value? When Ashly Mcvea-Figueroa left her corporate career in events, promotions, and sponsorship with the NBA and started her own business, she was surprised at how much more difficult it was to have the same level of confidence in her work. Pitching yourself as your business or brand is a totally different experience than pitching another company’s products or services. And suddenly, even after a successful career of climbing the corporate ladder, you can find yourself doubting your capabilities like never before. We talk about… Struggling to pitch yourself confidently Confidently pricing yourself (or your products or services) Comparison in entrepreneurship The unexpected differences in a corporate career versus working for yourself Women feeling less confident or qualified for opportunities in business than men