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May 20, 2025 25 mins

What separates those who achieve their dreams from those who don't? According to Uchechi Asuikwe, it's not talent or luck—it's persistence and a willingness to start small.

Uchechi takes us through her remarkable journey from opening a wellness center during the 2008 recession to becoming an author, coach, TV host, and creator of the Dream Life Designer planner. Her story isn't one of overnight success, but rather of calculated evolution as her life circumstances and priorities changed. When motherhood made running a physical wellness center challenging, she didn't abandon her entrepreneurial spirit—she adapted it.

The cornerstone of Uchechi's philosophy is what she calls the "crawl, walk, run" approach. Too many aspiring entrepreneurs want to sprint before they've learned to stand, leading to frustration and burnout. Instead, Uchechi advocates for starting where you are, mastering each phase before moving to the next, and using the revenue from each stage to fund growth into the next. This approach allowed her to gradually build multiple income streams while maintaining balance in her personal life.

Perhaps most compelling is Uchechi's passion for sharing the struggles behind success stories. Through her TV show, she interviews accomplished individuals to reveal that everyone—even those who appear to have it all figured out—faced significant obstacles on their journey. She recounts the famous "three feet from gold" story, reminding us that breakthroughs often come right after our most challenging moments.

Ready to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be? Visit myempoweredliving.com to discover how Uchechi's coaching, books, and planners can help you create your own empowered life, one intentional step at a time.

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