What if the thing standing between you and the impact you want to make isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of confidence?

Confidence is one of those words that sounds simple but hits differently when you're an entrepreneur trying to do something meaningful in the world. Adam Morris sits down with Rachyl Kershaw of Greater Columbus Consulting and Lachandra Baker of LBB Edutainment to dig into why so many purpose-driven people hold themselves back, and what they're doing about it through the Confidence Lab.

Two powerhouses who somehow never crossed paths despite moving in the same Columbus circles for years, Rachyl and Lachandra bring complementary energy to a shared mission: helping people show up as their full, authentic selves, whether they're in a boardroom, building a nonprofit, or somewhere in between.

The conversation gets real fast. Lachandra talks about the emotional exhaustion that drives people to the Confidence Lab, the feeling of constantly trying to find your sea legs in a world that keeps shifting. Rachyl shares her own journey from a sharp-elbowed early career version of confidence to the healthier, more grounded kind she now teaches, rooted in knowing your value rather than defending it.

They also tackle something particularly relevant for social entrepreneurs: the discomfort of selling, speaking up, and delegating when you're used to carrying everything yourself.

Their message: You don't have to do it all, and you don't have to do it alone. The Confidence Collective they've built is living proof of that, a group of brilliant leaders pooling their strengths and going after opportunities together.

00:00 Why confidence is harder in practice than it sounds

01:05 Rachyl's background and why she left corporate life

02:43 Lachandra's 35 years in people-first work

05:04 How the Confidence Lab idea was born and the gap it was designed to fill

08:31 What participants took away from last year's event

10:50 Why the Confidence Lab naturally became a women-centered space

16:21 The power of delegating, partnering, and not doing it all yourself

19:41 Rachyl's personal story: from defensive confidence to the real thing

25:19 How leaders can create psychological safety so others speak up too

28:35 How to find the Confidence Lab and get involved

Rachyl Kershaw is the founder of Greater Columbus Consulting, bringing decades of corporate and technology experience to help social enterprises and conscious capitalists build stronger, more impactful businesses.

Connect with Rachyl and her work: → LinkedIn

Lachandra Baker is the founder of LBB Edutainment, with 35 years of experience in employee engagement, company culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a speaker, culture strategist, and champion for bringing full humanity into every workplace.

Connect with Lachandra and her work: → LinkedIn

The Confidence Lab Summit is Monday, May 4th, noon to 4pm at Rev1 at the Peninsula. Grab your tickets and learn more at confidencelab.org.

How can you expect to change the world if you are constantly running on an empty tank?

Social impact work is inherently heavy, but lately, that weight feels even more intense for many founders. Between massive federal funding cuts, the rapid acceleration of AI, and a general sense of global uncertainty, change-makers are finding themselves at the brink of burnout. It is a rational response to an irrational world, but it creates a dangerous paradox: the people most committed to helping others are often the ones neglecting themselves the most.

Prioritizing your own mental health isn’t a retreat from the mission; it is a prerequisite for it. Just like the oxygen mask analogy on an airplane, you have to be grounded and healthy to hold space for the challenges others are facing. Whether it is through morning journals, finding space to recharge, or reconnecting with nature, these self-care pillars provide the resilience needed to stay in the game. Real change happens when we move out of isolation and back into community, sharing our vulnerabilities authentically and remembering that we do not have to solve the entire puzzle alone.

Episode in a glance

00:00 The Importance of Emotional Well-Being

01:53 The impact of recent federal funding cuts

04:56 Navigating AI anxiety and rapid change

08:54 Why your well-being is a core business metric

14:15 Moving from a downward spiral to a grounded state

17:13 Five pillars for maintaining daily resilience

19:59 Finding community in social impact masterminds

24:33 Prioritizing Well-Being for Greater Impact

Are you feeling the weight of the work? Adam is here to support social entrepreneurs through the messy middle of building an impact venture. If you are feeling burnt out or just need a non-judgmental space to talk through your strategy, reach out for a conversation today. Don't forget that you are part of something bigger than yourself!

Are you struggling to explain what you do without launching into a long-winded explanation that leaves your audience more confused than when you started?

Mission-driven leaders often fall into the trap of leading from behind, assuming that if the work is good, the supporters will simply find them. But as Brandy Nicole Walker, founder of Brandworthy Solutions, explains, "intention without clarity is a missed opportunity for impact." Growing up with two entrepreneur parents and spending years as a teacher, Brandy learned early on that the best stories are the ones people can actually see themselves in. She eventually moved into the nonprofit world, where she realized that the "symptoms" organizations complain about such losing donors or failing to get traction on social media, are usually just a lack of clear, cohesive storytelling.

Building a brand is about more than a nice logo; it is about establishing a structure that pierces the heart and prompts action. Whether it is through an "origin story" that hooks an audience in seconds or an "invitation story" that makes a specific ask, the goal is to stop talking to everyone and start speaking to one person. For those who are terrified of the camera or overwhelmed by the "post every day" pressure, the secret lies in treating social media as a data experiment. By shifting the focus from perfection to practice, leaders can move from being "confusing" to "brandworthy," ensuring their message finally lands with the right customers and supporters.

Episode in a glance:

01:09 From the classroom to coaching adult storytellers

08:40 Why fundraising is actually just relationship-building

12:22 Why structure matters more than the actual words in messaging

15:06 Social Media Strategies for Early Stage Entrepreneurs

18:17 The three stories every organization needs

22:15 Purposeful Content Creation

23:46 Choosing the Right Social Media Platform

25:06 Overcoming the fear of recording video content

Brandy Walker is the founder of Brand Worthy Solutions, where she helps mission-driven organizations and entrepreneurs own their stories and amplify their voices. With a deep background in nonprofit program development, teaching, and fundraising, she specializes in helping leaders move from internal confusion to external clarity.

→ Visit the Brandworthy Solutions website: www.youarebrandworthy.com

→ Follow Brandy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandywalker

→ Find her on social media: @brandywashere