I listen to startup podcasts so you don’t have to.
\"I got to plant seeds for this work... even if it didn't look impressive on the outside.\"
Takeaway: • Let personal passions guide your mission. • Authenticity resonates and builds trust. • Stay true to your vision despite external judgments.\"But then timing is everything because I came out of that, and the world was finally re-examining work and family.\"
Takeaway: • Monitor societal trends to identify opportunities. • Position your startup to address evolving needs. • Capitalize on shifts in public perception.\"I was hearing from them that I was in some way giving up or being counted out... The goal of the power pause is really to reframe the conversation.\"
Takeaway: • Reframe your narrative to highlight your choices' value. • Educate others on benefits of non-traditional paths. • Focus on long-term goals over immediate perceptions.\"I wasn't making money early on and so I set those sort of clear success metrics that were learning, impact, and networking.\"
Takeaway: • Define non-monetary goals to measure progress. • Focus on learning new skills and making an impact. • Build networks to support future endeavors.\"Our skills don't evaporate... when you step into a career break... I say this to all women, audit the things about your career that you are really proud of... those go with you and your identity even if you don't have that pithy title.\"
Takeaway: • Continue developing skills during transitions. • Reflect on past achievements for future directions. • Understand professional identity persists through changes.\"In 2017, it was really growing, and then 2018 I had my second child, which brought me to my knees, and then 2019, I was like, well, this is my year, and, you know, the pandemic happened.\"
Takeaway: • Adapt to challenges without losing sight of goals. • Be resilient and flexible in strategies. • Recognize setbacks are temporary; prepare for future growth.\"I wanted to dabble in content... when I stepped into this career path, I thought... I might as well start dabbling with something else... this is how I'm taking on like a big cultural change.\"
Takeaway: • Identify gaps from personal challenges that inspire your startup. • Leverage unique experiences to differentiate your product. • Solve real-world problems you've encountered.\"I set those sort of clear success metrics that were learning, impact, and networking... I will write 3 blog posts a week. I will start this Instagram channel...\"
Takeaway: • Set consistent content goals to engage your audience. • Prioritize networking to expand your reach. • Use social media to grow and interact with your community.\"But then timing is everything because I came out of that, and the world was finally re-examining work and family... I was ready to step into a thought leadership position on this.\"
Takeaway: • Persist through challenges; timing may align later. • Stay prepared to seize opportunities as the market evolves. • Recognize societal shifts that can amplify your impact.\"I remember going to my 5 year Stanford Business School reunion and someone like overhearing people whispering or snickering about that little blog... you have to be willing to be misunderstood for a long time.\"
Takeaway: • Expect skepticism but stay focused on your vision. • Embrace being misunderstood as part of the journey. • Use criticism as motivation to prove your work's value.