My studio flooded on June 25th. Everything is damaged. However, I'm here to show you how to navigate setbacks in your career without losing your momentum.
In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of losing my dream podcast studio just two months after investing $15,000 into building it. From vintage furniture sourced across Chicago to countless hours of equipment setup - all destroyed by a malfunctioning pipe in the bathroom above.
But this isn't a sob story. It's a lesson in resilience, emotional regulation, and why the way you handle setbacks determines your success more than the setbacks themselves.
What You'll Learn:
• Why every DJ needs business insurance
• How to move through the stages of grief quickly instead of staying stuck for months
• The difference between emotional regulation and toxic positivity
• Why your support system is your most important business investment
• How to audit your surroundings when crisis hits
• The mindset shift that separates successful entrepreneurs from those who give up
Key Takeaways:
- It's not what happens to you, it's how you react to it
- Peaks and valleys are inevitable - flexibility beats rigidity
- Tomorrow isn't promised, so start taking risks now
- True entrepreneurs choose uncertainty over safety every time
Support the Show: This show is sponsored this month, but this is the first and only month the show has been sponsored. In order to reach that as a regular milestone, I need your help. If you found value in this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and subscribe if you haven't already.
For personalized advice on growing your career, brand, and business, check out my artist development program at patreon.com/oliviamancuso
Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx
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