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What happens when the strategies that always worked for you suddenly stop working? How do you keep believing in yourself when success no longer feels certain? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Jenny Blake to talk about financial uncertainty, career setbacks, and the emotional toll of building a business. Jenny shares what it was like to lose major clients, question long-held beliefs about success, navigate the "flop era" of entrepreneurship, and find new meaning through creativity instead of certainty. Tune in to discover how to navigate uncertainty with more self-compassion, patience, and purpose.
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In this Episode, You Will Learn
00:00 Why everyone looks rich on the internet, even when they're not.
04:15 What if your career doesn't go according to plan?
09:15 How Jenny Blake built a successful business after leaving Google.
13:15 What happens when your biggest source of income suddenly disappears?
18:45 How do you recover after a major career setback?
20:45 How to separate your self-worth from your achievements.
24:15 Can your body tell you when you're on the wrong path?
28:45 What Bell's palsy taught Jenny about burnout and self-care.
31:00 How atypical achievers can build careers that work for them.
35:15 How permission slips can help you navigate difficult seasons.
40:45 Would you still do it if it failed?
44:00 Is it okay if your greatest success is already behind you?
47:30 Why letting go of your old identity helps you move forward.
52:00 What permission do you need to give yourself right now?
Resources + Links
Learn more about Jenny Blake HERE
Get your copy of Jenny's book, Pivot HERE
Get your copy of Jenny's book, Free Time HERE
Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever
Watch the podcast on YouTube
Find more resources on our website morraam.com
Follow
Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam
Follow Jenny: on LinkedIn @jennyblake
Check out our sponsors:
Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever
Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up
Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year
Physician’s Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order
Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals
Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl’s limited-time offer before it’s gone. Visit hipebl.ai today.
In this Episode, You Will Learn
00:00 Why everyone looks rich on the internet, even when they're not.
04:15 What if your career doesn't go according to plan?
09:15 How Jenny Blake built a successful business after leaving Google.
13:15 What happens when your biggest source of income suddenly disappears?
18:45 How do you recover after a major career setback?
20:45 How to separate your self-worth from your achievements.
24:15 Can your body tell you when you're on the wrong path?
28:45 What Bell's palsy taught Jenny about burnout and self-care.
31:00 How atypical achievers can build careers that work for them.
35:15 How permission slips can help you navigate difficult seasons.
40:45 Would you still do it if it failed?
44:00 Is it okay if your greatest success is already behind you?
47:30 Why letting go of your old identity helps you move forward.
52:00 What permission do you need to give yourself right now?
Resources + Links
Learn more about Jenny Blake HERE
Get your copy of Jenny's book, Pivot HERE
Get your copy of Jenny's book, Free Time HERE
Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever
Watch the podcast on YouTube
Find more resources on our website morraam.com
Follow
Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam
Follow Jenny: on LinkedIn @jennyblake