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:
www.tiktok.com/@shonagates.co
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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
Babe, it’s time to stop waiting for the *perfect moment*—because it doesn’t exist. In this fire-filled episode, I’m dropping the ultimate high-achiever hack: the power of saying YES. Spoiler alert: the women making bank, building empires, and living their dream lives? They’re not waiting around—they’re diving in and figuring it out as they go.
What’s inside this unapologetic episode:
🔥 Why “perfect timing” is the ultimate excuse—and how it’s keeping you small.
🔥 The magnetic energy of committing first and watching opportunities flood in.
🔥 No-fluff strategies to crush fear and take the kind of bold action that moves mountains.
🔥 Real-life stories of powerhouse women who said YES—and saw their lives change.
This isn’t just for the dreamers; it’s for the doers ready to grab their next-level life with both hands. If you’re done with the excuses and ready to build the empire you know you’re capable of, this episode is your wake-up call.
Say YES, babe. Your dream life is waiting.
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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
