In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to do it scared. Fear isn't the enemy. In fact, fear is trying to protect us. You don’t have to be fearless, you just have to stop letting fear your decisions.

If you've been putting off launching your business, posting your first video, asking for the opportunity, or chasing a dream because you're waiting to feel "ready," this episode is for you.

We'll also talk about why comparing yourself to someone else's confidence is so misleading and how to focus on building genuine self-trust instead of trying to look confident.

Key Takeaways:

✨ Courage isn't the absence of fear—it's choosing to move forward anyway.

✨ Confidence grows every time you prove to yourself that you can handle hard things.

✨ Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle. You rarely see where they started.

✨ People who appear confident may still feel scared. Confidence is internal, not something you can accurately judge from the outside.

✨ When your brain asks, "What if it goes wrong?" try asking, "What if it goes right?"

✨ Your future self will almost always be more grateful that you tried than that you stayed comfortable.

If this episode encouraged you, I'd love to hear from you! Send me a message, leave a review, or connect with me on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok. And if you know someone who's waiting until they "feel confident," send this episode their way.

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I think so many of us have been taught that confidence comes first. But the truth is, confidence is something we build by taking action, learning through experience, and proving to ourselves that we can handle hard things.

In this episode, I sit down with Mary Dibble and Shauna B. for an honest conversation about what confidence really looks like. We talk about why confidence isn't arrogance, how fear keeps us stuck, and the small ways we can begin building self-trust every single day.

If you've been waiting until you feel "ready," I hope this conversation reminds you that confidence isn't a requirement for starting. It's something you develop because you started.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why confidence is built through action, not before it

• The difference between confidence and arrogance

• How fear and self-doubt keep us from pursuing our goals

• Why self-trust is one of the biggest confidence builders

• How boundaries help strengthen confidence

• Practical ways to celebrate your progress instead of minimizing it

• Why your past challenges are evidence that you're capable of handling what's next

If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they're already more capable than they think.

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Get to know Mary better!

Mary Dibble is a proud wife, mom of three, and an award-winning Life Purpose and Goal Success Master Life Coach. Named 2024 Best Parent Coach by Life Coach Code, she helps motivated moms break free from the conventional path and create a life of purpose, passion, and abundance. Having overcome addiction, abuse, and self-doubt, Mary uses her personal journey and proven strategies to empower moms to step into their full potential. As the host of Radiant Mom Rising podcast she’s on a mission to help moms thrive in both life and business.

Website: www.marydibblecoaching.com

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4n1HD5UzBKbGgnYrIJlFId?si=267b9c5ac2bd413d

Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radiant-mom-rising-grow-your-business-honor-motherhood/id1708145614

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Get to know Shauna better!

Shauna B is a Life Reinvention and Empowerment Coach, Mom of 3, Podcast Host

and Adventure Seeker. Below are ways to connect more with her resources, and

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Have you ever thought, "I'll do it once I feel more confident?"

I used to think confidence came first, too. But over time, I've realized it's actually the opposite.

In this episode, I'm talking about what confidence really is and why it grows through action, not perfection. I share my favorite metaphor of the upward spiral, where each experience builds on the last and helps you trust yourself a little more every time.

Whether you're launching a business, posting your first video, speaking up in meetings, or simply trying something new, this episode will help you stop waiting until you "feel ready" and start building confidence through courageous action.

In this episode, I talk about:

• What confidence actually means (and what it doesn't)

• Why confidence isn't about always feeling fearless

• How taking action creates an upward spiral of growth

• Why success and failure both build confidence

• Setting goals based on actions you can control

• Why trying deserves far more celebration than we give it

• How your self-talk determines whether setbacks build or break your confidence

Remember: confidence isn't knowing everything will work out. It's trusting yourself to figure it out no matter what happens.

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