Have you ever wanted someone to lift the curtain and tell the truth about the messiness of motherhood and business, share what it takes to have a business partner, and be super honest about imposter syndrome on social media? If you want a backstage pass to what it really looks like to being your own boss when time is your most precious asset, this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, I get cozy with Kathleen Shannon, the co-author of the book, Being Boss.
“I think that’s what part of being boss is; really assessing what you value and how you’re compensated. Right now, time is my compensation more than anything.”
– KATHLEEN SHANNON
What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!)
Kathleen’s thoughts on the imposter syndrome and whether she’s ever experienced on her own journey [6:26]
What the Being Boss movement is all about and how she is putting love into practice within it [10:51]
One thing that most entrepreneurs are neglecting to do (and why they need to do it) [14:51]
How Kathleen found her “Business Bestie” and the ways they make their partnership work [15:46]
What surprised her the most about the book writing process and the challenges they faced with it [21:46]
What a day looks like for Kathleen when things don’t quite go according to the plan [33:30]
What a business partner is and isn’t [46:56]
What’s working, what’s kind of working, and what isn’t working with their podcast [54:36]
Why Kathleen decided to shut down a Facebook group with over 25,000 people [59:46]
“It’s just so funny how metrics and numbers can completely just skew our perception of the humans behind the (social media) accounts.” [1:35]
“Show up and be yourself, because I believe that is one of the best things we can do for other women, is to tell our truth. It “I’m doing the best I can with what I’ve got, and I’m being as honest as possible and show up and being seen anyway.” [4:32]
“That’s where our podcast really struck a chord, is that we were hitting publish on the business bestie conversations that we were having that so many people were craving.” [26:41]
“I think that’s what part of being boss is; really assessing what you value and how you’re compensated. Right now, time is my compensation more than anything.” [28:07]
“We can allow other people to step in. We don’t have to do it all.” [33:05]
“The more honest we can be, the more it diffuses any challenges.” [46:17]
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