Let's talk about overcoming fear to pursue your passion

In today's episode of Pursuing Your Passion, Kaitlyn connects with Ben Harris about the importance of chasing your dream career. Ben talks about his career journey from rapping on stages, to working a corporate job, and then taking the leap to work for himself. He's been on his entrepreneurial path for 5+ years, and today he's sharing his experience overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and making big life transitions. We had an honest chat about the highs and lows of pursuing your passion, the reality of self-doubt, and the importance of mindset in achieving success. Tune in for practical advice for anyone looking to pivot into a new industry or entrepreneurship! Let's get you on your path to your passion.

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00:00 Introduction: Pursuing Your Passion

01:07 Meet the Guest: Ben Harris

02:16 Ben's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching

03:29 The Fear Guy: Embracing and Overcoming Fear

08:14 Daily Routines and Mindset

09:30 Taking the Leap: Quitting the Job

12:32 Discovering Coaching and Purpose

21:12 Music Career and Early Passions

23:17 The Power of Fear: Lessons and Quotes

25:12 Evolving Beyond the Fear Guy

26:53 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Redirecting Focus

27:35 Navigating Career Pivots

28:10 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

30:04 The Importance of Mindset in Success

30:51 Real-Life Coaching Success Stories

34:15 Facing Financial Fears in Career Changes

42:10 Embracing Responsibility and Trusting the Unknown

48:27 The Power of Fear as a Compass

51:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Are you in the first couple of years in your entrepreneurship journey? If so, make sure you tune into this episode of Pursuing Your Passion for some incredible insights. Kaitlyn chats with Staci Gray, an expert in scaling and organizing businesses, about how Staci helps entrepreneurs balance operational chaos and personal well-being through systems and deep inner work. Learn about:

• The benefits of detaching personal identity from business success
• Journaling prompts to use for clarity and decision making
• Why you need to close your 'mental tabs' to free up space
• Actionable steps to structure and scale a business effectively

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00:00 Embracing the Messiness of Business

00:25 Introduction to Staci Gray

01:52 Staci's Entrepreneurial Journey Begins

03:03 The Passion for Helping Entrepreneurs Heal

04:20 Early Work Experience and Learning

10:41 The Importance of Journaling

15:25 Building a Supportive Community

20:29 The Birth of Organize to Scale

30:12 Tying Identity to Business

31:21 Innate Value vs. Market Value

32:24 Embracing Multiple Identities

34:44 Entrepreneurial Identity Crisis

35:49 Letting Go and Empowering Others

43:25 Creating Space Through Structure

50:53 Taking Action and Embracing Messiness

53:35 Final Thoughts

In this episode of 'Pursuing Your Passion', Kaitlyn Mazzarella chats with Dr. Jessica Tranchina, co-founder of Generator Athlete Lab in Austin, Texas. We dive into:

• The importance of following your intuition and seeking help when faced with barriers
• Her journey of co-founding a wellness center with her husband while balancing her physical therapy career and family life
• The challenges of managing multiple identities, lessons from entrepreneurship, and the power of community support

Dr. Jessica shares insights on overcoming barriers, the significance of passion in business, and advice for those considering to open a physical space or to go into business with their spouse.

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00:00 Overcoming Barriers and Seeking Help

00:43 Introduction to Pursuing Your Passion

01:06 Meet Dr. Jessica Tranchina

03:49 The Birth of Generator Athlete Lab

11:07 The Science Behind Recovery

17:36 Building the Dream Facility

27:20 Embracing Multiple Identities

27:53 A New Business Vision

28:31 The Power of Owning Your Story

29:24 A Heartwarming Story About Alessandra

34:56 The Importance of Passion and Community

42:12 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

46:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information