Welcome to "The Flourish Mindset" podcast! In Episode 14, our guest Kayla Nayes shares her insights on why investing in yourself is the best thing you can do for your business. Kayla is an entrepreneur and innovator who has broken the traditional norms of her industry and achieved remarkable success. In this episode, Kayla discusses various aspects of investing in yourself and your business. She emphasizes the importance of challenging the status quo, being open to learning, and participating in incubators and communities that foster growth. Kayla shares personal experiences and practical strategies for borrowing money to set yourself up for success and rebuilding from the ashes when necessary. Some key takeaways from this episode include: * Breaking the way your industry does business: Kayla challenges conventional practices and shares how thinking differently can lead to innovation and success. * Borrowing money to set yourself up for success: Kayla discusses the strategic use of loans and investments to fuel business growth and achieve long-term goals. * Investing in yourself is important: Kayla emphasizes the value of personal and professional development and how it can positively impact your business. * The power of connecting/participating in incubators: Kayla highlights the benefits of networking, collaborating, and participating in supportive communities to enhance business opportunities. * Always be curious: Kayla encourages a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity as a way to stay ahead in business and adapt to changing circumstances. * Building a culture of inclusivity: Kayla shares insights on creating an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and belonging. * Being agile in your business and with marketing: Kayla discusses the importance of adaptability and staying agile in response to market trends and customer needs. * It's okay to get rid of what isn't serving you: Kayla emphasizes the importance of evaluating and letting go of strategies or practices that no longer align with your business goals. * Align yourself with those you can learn from: Kayla advises seeking out mentors, reading books, and learning from industry experts to expand your knowledge and skills. * Stay open to things coming your way: Kayla reminds us to stay open-minded and embrace unexpected opportunities that may lead to growth and success. Kayla recommends the podcast "WE CAN DO HARD THINGS" with Glennon Doyle and suggests books like: "Profit First,"- https://amzn.to/3OE01tz "Spirit Means Business," - https://amzn.to/42aqbaf "Dare to Lead with Workbook" - https://amzn.to/3IGmEcM / https://amzn.to/3IJsU3P for further inspiration and guidance. Join us for this insightful conversation on investing in yourself and unlocking your business's true potential! #investing #entrepreneurship #disruption #personaldevelopment #borrowingmoney #inclusivity #agility #learning #mentorship #curiosity #podcast #WEcandohardthings #books #ProfitFirst #SpiritMeansBusiness #DaretoLead #incubator #business