BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

In this episode, host Paola Soares talks about how perfectionism is actually a form of self-sabotage. She dives into the unexpected truth about perfectionism and how it may be silently sabotaging your life, career, and dreams. You might think of perfectionism as a pursuit of excellence, but in reality, it's often a form of self-sabotage that keeping you stuck. She also shares personal stories and...

In this episode, host Paola Soares chats about 7 reasons why it's crucial to start your personal brand in 2025. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or professional or stay at home mom, building a personal brand can open doors to new opportunities, enhance your credibility, and help you stand out in a competitive world. Tune in to discover why establishing your personal brand now will set y...

In this episode, host Paola Soares breaks down 6 ways to figure out your perfect side hustle. Whether you are over your 9-5 or looking for something that's more flexible and will lead to the life you want? Or maybe you are a stay at home mom or a part time work from home mom but you'd love to eventually have your own business…  Maybe you are ok with your current situation but just something tuggin...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with financial coach, author and trainer Michelle Velasquez, to discuss how to confidently leave your 9-5 job and take control of your finances. Michelle shares invaluable insights on making more money, building financial confidence, and becoming a financial powerhouse—both as an individual and as a couple. If you're thinking of taking the leap into full-t...

In this episode, host Paola Soares breaks down 6 powerful strategies to help you set and crush your quarterly goals like a true boss. Whether you're looking to supercharge your career, business, or personal life, these actionable tips will give you the framework to plan, execute, and stay on track every quarter. Tune in to learn how to stay focused, stay motivated, and make meaningful progress tow...

In this episode, host Paola Soares 5 powerful steps to help you supercharge your year and set yourself up for success. From goal-setting strategies to staying focused and motivated, you'll learn actionable tips to take control of your time, productivity, and personal growth. Whether you're aiming for big career moves, personal development, or simply a more organized year, this episode has everythi...

In this episode, host Paola Soares opens up about her time away from the podcast over the past year. It hasn't been a break, but a period of growth, healing, and deep reflection. From navigating the challenges of maternity leave and expanding her family, to evolving as a wife, mother, and woman. She's grown in ways she never expected, and is sharing what she learned, how she changed, and what she'...

In this Season finale episode, we are celebrating 100k Downloads for the podcast!!  Host Paola Soares shares her journey in this season as she pauses the podcast for 3 months for maternity leave. She also shares moments when she  felt like she  failed in this season and how she  reframed it and why I made the counter cultural decision to completely pause the podcast for 3 months to focus on matern...

In this episode, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Host Paola Soares speaks with  the author of the newly released book "An American Immigrant" That recently hit the Amazon's Best Sellers List, Johanna Rojas Vann Johanna is a professional writer whose work can be found online and within numerous publications. She is a second-generation Colombian American, with dual citizenship, and lives with he...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with her podcast bestie Eugenia Woo, the Host of the newly launched and buzzed about, Creator To Leader Podcast. Eugenia is a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist who helps established entrepreneurs become thought leaders so they can scale their impact and revenue. She specializes in developing comprehensive marketing strategies, crafting compelling brand...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Chelsi Jo is the host of the top podcast Systemize Your Life with over 2 million downloads, a top ten ranking podcast in her category with over 350 episodes.. Chelsi Jo helps moms and business owners go from overwhelmed to organized with systems through her time and task management systems… Whether you are a work from home mom that feels like chaos at...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses the 3 types of limiting beliefs, limiting beliefs about yourself, others and the world that could be keeping you stuck. We discuss how limiting beliefs could become self-fulfilling prophecies and why it's important to know what these unhealthy beliefs are.   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshef...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with bestselling author and highest grossing charity auctioneer Lydia Fenet. Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie's and reshaped the fundraising lands...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the CEO of Belay, a remote staffing company that offers fractional U.S. based virtual assistant, accounting, social media services that are flexible, cost-effective, and scalable. Tricia's story is remarkable, having been hired on as Belay's first employee, a virtual assistant and rising up the ranks to then serve as Director, Vice President, Presiden...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses the 5 steps to combating and overcoming limiting beliefs. If you've ever struggled with limiting beliefs this episode is for you.  Whether you are a woman entrepreneur or a career boss woman this episode is for you. Interested in the BUT FIRST, SHE OVERCAME FAILURE Mini Course?? Go to overcomefail...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares dives into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses what are limiting beliefs and how they could subconsciously affect you. She also goes over where limiting beliefs come from and goes over 7 common core limiting beliefs that affect most people. She also discusses some signs that you could be dealing with limiting beliefs. Interested in the BUT FIRST, SHE OVE...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses 5 ways limiting beliefs could be affecting your career and business. Whether you are a woman entrepreneur or a career boss woman this episode is for you. We discuss the ugly ways that limiting beliefs could be popping up in your actions without you even realizing it and how it could potentially be...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 4 : Taking Action and Serving How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 3 : Dreaming and Inspiration  How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 2  How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so obvious.  So how do you kno...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 1  How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so obvious.  So how do you kno...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses 3 Things That Could be Keeping You Stuck. Summer is a time when so many of us pick up new projects whether that is new business projects, side hustles, personal wellness or family projects. It's time to start new things. So often we want to start new things but there is something holding us back and it can show up in a lot of ways such as analysis paral...

In this summer time wellness focused episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Ashley Smith, MPH, RD, LD, is a Christian wife, mama of three littles, registered dietitian nutritionist, and owner of Veggies & Virtue. She is also the host of a top ranked podcast for Nutrition, The Veggies & Virtue Podcast. Ashley equips moms with the know-hows they need and hacks they crave to find freedom, flexibility,...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares some exciting big news!! She celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast by sharing big news, a raw behind the scenes of the podcast and business 100 episodes in. She discusses the lessons learned as well as the challenges she's facing. She also dives into a brand partnership with Belay that has been a game changer for her in this season and why it might b...

In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Amanda McKinney  a recognized thought leader and coach on Accidental Entrepreneurship, author of Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide To Success and host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Podcast. As a coach she can help any Accidental Entrepreneur navigate self-doubt so that they can take action and uncover their confidence through utilizing...