024 | The Entrepreneurial Mindset with Lola Shanks of Beyond the Break

Episode Summary:

Building a business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about mindset, confidence, and personal growth. In this episode, I sit down with my sister, Lola Shanks, a certified counselor and founder of Beyond the Break, to explore the mental and emotional challenges of entrepreneurship.

Lola brings a unique perspective—blending her experience in corporate leadership, multiple business ventures, and professional counseling—to help us understand how to navigate self-doubt, leadership, and resilience when stepping into business ownership.

What We Cover in This Episode:

✅ How Lola’s entrepreneurial journey started at age 12 with a business idea that never took off.
✅ The mental challenges of business-building—self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and resilience.
✅ Why the relationship with yourself is the key to navigating uncertainty.
✅ The importance of values-based decision-making when building a business.
✅ The role of emotional intelligence in leadership, conflict resolution, and success.

Key Takeaways:

💡 Entrepreneurship is as much about self-awareness as it is about business strategy.
💡 Confidence isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about trusting that you can figure things out.
💡 Your values should drive your business decisions—without them, you risk building something that doesn’t truly fulfill you.

What’s Next?

This is the second episode in our four-part series on the Mindset of Entrepreneurship.

Up next, I’m speaking with Stacey Kelley of Royal LePage, who transitioned from a 28-year corporate career in oil and gas into real estate entrepreneurship. We’ll dive into:
🔹 What made her take the leap.
🔹 The mindset shifts that helped her navigate the transition.
🔹 What she wishes she had known before making the switch.

If you’ve ever wondered, Can I actually do this?—stick with me.
Because the answer is yes.

🎧 Listen now: Emotional Organization

📩 Let’s Connect:
💬 Share your thoughts on this episode! Have you made the leap? What challenges are you facing? Let’s talk in the comments or on social media!
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