When you’re starting something new, whether it’s launching a business, making a career change, or stepping into life’s unknowns, there’s a lot of pressure to “have it all figured out” from the start. In reality? Most of us are learning as we go.

In this solo episode, host Joan Russell shares the things we need to normalize in order to approach our leaps with more compassion, courage, and staying power. From embracing a beginner’s mindset to navigating the frustrating quiet of “The Void,” this conversation will help you see your journey through a more realistic — and encouraging — lens.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why adopting a beginner’s mindset fuels curiosity, growth, and connection.
• How to embrace iteration instead of expecting perfection on your first try.
• Why going viral isn’t always the win it’s cracked up to be.
• How to ride the ups and downs without losing momentum.
• Why an empty event doesn’t equal failure, and what it can teach you.
• How to navigate “The Void” and use it as fertile ground for your next leap.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• “Just because nobody’s 'liking' your content doesn’t mean they’re not watching it.”
• “You may not get it right the first time… you have to test and you have to iterate, and you have to play around with it.”
• “Be careful what you wish for when it comes to going viral.”

💡Resources & Mentions:

• Work with Joan: 1:1 coaching to help you navigate your leap with clarity, confidence, and ease.
• Join The Leap Lounge (San Diego): Bi-weekly in-person gatherings for networking, courage and a support squad for your next move.

✨ Find Joan + The Leap Lounge:

🌐 The Leap Lounge: theleaplounge.com
🌐 Intuitive North intuitivenorth.com

📣 Instagram: @theleaplounge| @thejoanrussell

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