Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
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- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
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Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
🎧 Listen now →
Tag me with your biggest takeaway!
🔗 Explore Working with me www.sexyselfish.com/services
🚀 Help Us Thrive:
Your support fuels our mission. Share, like, and comment on this episode. Connect with us on social media:
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@shona-gates
And, of course, leave a review on your favourite platform to keep the Badass + Bulletproof community growing.
- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business—And How They’ll Make You Unstoppable
Badass and Bulletproof
10 minutes 44 seconds
12 months ago
3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business—And How They’ll Make You Unstoppable
Ready to unleash your inner badass and finally build the business you’re capable of? In this episode, we’re getting real about what it takes to dominate your industry, cut the crap, and make bold, unapologetic moves. If you’re done playing small and waiting for the “perfect moment,” this one’s for you.
We’re covering three hard-hitting truths I wish I knew when I started my first business—each one designed to make you unstoppable:
1️⃣ Stay in Your Lane: Forget comparison. It’s time to build a brand so magnetic that clients chase you.
2️⃣ Create Before You Consume: Inspiration is great, but not if it dilutes your magic. This empire is built on your boldness.
3️⃣ Fast Decisions, Big Wins: Stop overthinking. Make moves, pivot when needed, and let speed be your superpower.
Plus, I’ll share the one piece of advice I wish I could’ve told my younger self: “It’s going to be so much better than you imagined.” And if you’re ready to stop overthinking, take bold action, and make that vision a reality—this episode is your Cheat Sheet.
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Unleash your inner badass
Build your business empire
Stop playing small
Business growth secrets
Fast decisions in business
Comparison trap in business
Create before consuming
Bold business moves
Business strategy for entrepreneurs
High-impact business tactics
Magnetic branding tips
High-level mindset for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur success secrets
Build a bulletproof business
Business mindset shifts
Badass and Bulletproof
Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
🎧 Listen now →
Tag me with your biggest takeaway!
🔗 Explore Working with me www.sexyselfish.com/services
🚀 Help Us Thrive:
Your support fuels our mission. Share, like, and comment on this episode. Connect with us on social media:
www.tiktok.com/@shonagates.co
www.instagram.com/shonagates.co
www.facebook.com/sexyselfish
www.youtube.com/c/ShonaGates/featured
@shona-gates
And, of course, leave a review on your favourite platform to keep the Badass + Bulletproof community growing.
- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
