Control Is a Myth: What I Learned From a Business Flop

Discipline isn’t about hustle or perfection—it’s a form of self-care. It’s believing in where you’re going, even when no one else sees it.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a business moment that broke my heart—one of my most anticipated classes flopped due to a major tech fail (thank you, AWS 😅). After weeks of preparation, thousands of registrations, and a heart-driven message I couldn’t wait to share… hardly anyone could access it.

It was devastating.

But it became a powerful lesson in letting go of control and focusing on what really matters: effort over outcome.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this happening?”—this episode is for you.

Because yes, things will go wrong in business. And yes, you’ll still be okay.

Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and:

[01:00] Why overthinking is really a desire for control (and why that never works)

[03:06] The origin of the class that “flopped” and why it was so personally meaningful

[04:06] Preparing like crazy for a no-pitch, heart-centered live event

[05:08] Tech goes down: the moment everything unraveled (and what I did next)

[06:30] The mindset shift that saved the day: “Everything happens for me”

[09:25] How this experience transformed how I show up—and why I’m still grateful

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• How to Turn Marketing Setbacks into Future Success
• The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs to Develop
• What to Do When the Unexpected Happens

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