If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately felt behind… this episode is for you.

I recently attended an eight-figure mastermind in Vermont and, despite years of building businesses, speaking on stages, and creating companies from scratch, I still found myself feeling completely out of my element.

That experience reminded me of something powerful: growth doesn’t always feel graceful. Sometimes it feels awkward, intimidating, and uncomfortable.

But uncomfortable doesn’t mean unqualified.

It usually means you’re growing.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from being in a room full of high-level entrepreneurs, the mindset shift that changed how I think about success, and why the real question isn’t “What do I need to do?” but…

“Who do I need to become?”

We’ll talk about:

• Navigating seasons where you feel behind
• Why every successful entrepreneur starts before they feel ready
• How growth requires identity shifts, not just better strategies
• The power of showing up before you feel confident

If you’ve been questioning whether you belong in the room you’re stepping into, this is your reminder:

You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] Why the question isn’t “What do I do?” but “Who do I become?”

[03:00] Traveling to Vermont with JD and Luna for an eight-figure mastermind

[05:00] Walking into a gala where I didn’t know a single person

[08:00] The awkward introduction that changed everything

[11:00] What intimidation actually reveals about growth

[14:00] Why successful entrepreneurs still feel behind sometimes

[17:00] Starting businesses before feeling qualified or ready

[21:00] The powerful mindset shift that helps you reach your next level

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Building Confidence with Ease: How I’m Becoming the 3X Version of Myself
• Why Systems Are the Secret to 8-Figure Growth
• How I Maximize My Experiences and Investments to Reach My Next Level as a CEO

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