Ever found yourself Googling "how to start a business from scratch", wondering if you can actually turn your passion into a career?
Maybe you've dreamed of turning a hobby into a business but felt paralyzed by fear in business—worried you don’t have what it takes. If that sounds like you, then girl, you’re in for a treat!
In this episode, I sit down with Caitlin Kowalke, an incredible running coach, former pro athlete, and business owner, who took her passion for running and turned it into a thriving career. From getting into running as a young athlete to competing at the Olympic Trials, Caitlin shares how she transitioned from professional runner to entrepreneur—starting Fearless Feet Running from her closet.
But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Fear in business almost stopped her from taking the leap. Caitlin opens up about how she faced setbacks, battled self-doubt, and figured out how to start a business from scratch—all while balancing motherhood and life’s unexpected twists.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally start getting into running or take that first step toward turning a hobby into a business, this episode is it.
Tune in to hear:
- How Caitlin went from Googling "how to start a business from scratch" to running a successful coaching business.
- The mindset shift that helped Caitlin push past fear in business and take the leap into entrepreneurship.
- The surprising way running builds confidence—and why it’s never too late to start getting into running.
- The exact steps Caitlin took to start turning a hobby into a business, even with zero experience as an entrepreneur.
If you've ever wondered if turning a hobby into a business is possible, how to finally move past your fear in business, or why now is the perfect time for getting into running, this episode will inspire you to run (literally and figuratively) toward your dreams.
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