Welcome back to Grit to Glow! In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into the gritty side of growth... the part no one talks about when they’re chasing their dreams. I’m sharing one of my own messy middle moments: when my income dropped, my confidence wavered, and I questioned everything I had built. From scaling fast to pivoting hard, this episode is a real, raw look at what happens when alignment shifts and things get uncomfortable.   Because here’s the truth: Grit isn’t about struggle for struggle’s sake. It’s evidence of devotion to your mission, your vision, and your evolution. You’ll walk away feeling grounded, seen, and reminded that the “in-between” is where your strength and your glow are being built.   In This Episode, We Cover: ✨ What “grit” really looks like behind the scenes of entrepreneurship ✨ My story of going from $12K months to a major income dip (and what it taught me) ✨ How to reframe setbacks as refinement, not failure ✨ The difference between motivation and discipline (and why discipline will carry you farther) ✨ Why sharing your imperfect moments makes you more magnetic, not less   Key Takeaways: Grit is not failure, it’s foundation. The pressure is building something within you that will hold the glow when it comes. You get to be all of you. Every pivot, every version, every part of your story has a place in your evolution. You’re not behind, you’re being refined. Every season of discomfort is shaping you into the woman who can hold more.   Quote of the Episode: “The glow doesn’t come in spite of the grit. It comes because of it.”   Resources Mentioned: Follow me on Instagram @desertluxecreative Catch up on last week’s episode: Rewriting the Rules — Creating a Podcast (and Life) That Feels Aligned   Connect with Me: Instagram: @desertluxecreative Website: www.desertluxecreative.com Email: hello@desertluxecreative.com   Join the Grit to Glow Community! For more tips, exclusive insights, and behind-the-scenes episodes, join our newsletter here: 👉 naomibirm.mykajabi.com/desertluxe   Subscribe & Leave a Review: If this episode hit home, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps Grit to Glow reach more women who need this message. And don’t forget to share it to your stories and tag me @desertluxecreative. I love seeing which parts resonated most with you ❤️‍🔥