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Do you ever struggle with imposter syndrome when it comes to your career or business? Wish you had unshakable confidence no matter who’s in the meeting?Ever wonder how those wildly successful women got to where they are today? What if I told you that every one of them had moments of “failure” would failure seem less scary to you? What if Failure is part of the journey towards success and purpose? Welcome to the BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED podcast. In this podcast you will learn practical tips on how to develop the boss woman within you to excel with confidence in your career and business. Hear candid conversations with trailblazing women that are dominating in their fields as industry leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers and more. Learn as they share wisdom, strategies and get vulnerable about how moments of “failure” propelled them to where they are today. Hi! I’m Paola Soares:) I’m a former Journalist and National News Producer that has had stories appear on Univision, Telemundo ABC News among others. While working in news my favorite stories were always profile pieces that helped and inspired. I started this podcast because I’m passionate about helping women gain confidence in their careers, businesses and overcome the fear failing that many times can be holding them back from living the life of their dreams. Because I’ve been there. I remember: + being in meetings with CEO’s, Anchors, and other high level bosses and being too nervous and second guessing myself so much that I wouldn’t speak up and share an idea that I really felt was a great one. + Thinking that I was nothing like those boss women that I looked up, that they had never struggled and I was the only one that had setbacks. + Being let go from what I thought was dream job and feeling like like I was a "failure" and struggling to move past it till I had a life-changing realization. Now I’m taking my love of story telling and combining it with something that is on my heart, helping women overcome fear of failing and gain confidence when it comes to their careers, businesses and callings. Stop second guessing yourself and become the boss woman that deep down inside you know you are supposed to become. Shake off that discouragement, it’s not too late, you are not behind! If you are ready for your boss-woman breakthrough this podcast is for you! Get ready to get inspired!

Paola Soares | Growth Mindset Coach, Career Growth Mentor, Christian Woman


    • Jan 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of career growth and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Paola Soares, this podcast focuses on empowering women and explores topics such as imposter syndrome, growth mindset, confidence, and overcoming failure. From the very first episode, Paola's kind yet clear communication style draws listeners in and keeps them engaged throughout the entire show. Her tender tone brings a sense of comfort to those seeking wisdom, encouragement, and advice to move their businesses forward with confidence. Paola's ability to showcase real-life stories from herself and her guests is truly inspiring.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Paola's dedication to highlighting the importance of failure in the journey towards success. In a society focused on presenting only the "highlight reel" on social media, BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED provides a refreshing perspective by sharing stories of how entrepreneurs have moved through burnout and overcome challenges. As a fellow entrepreneur, this resonates deeply with me and provides valuable insight into navigating obstacles along the way.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is Paola's authenticity and vulnerability. She creates a safe space for guests to share their failures and lessons learned along their journeys. This level of openness allows listeners to connect with these stories on a deeper level and find inspiration in their own lives.

    If there is one downside to this podcast, it would be that some episodes may feel repetitive for those who are well-versed in personal development and entrepreneurship topics. However, even for those familiar with these concepts, Paola's unique perspective and guest selection make each episode worth listening to.

    In conclusion, The BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED podcast is an absolute gem for anyone looking for inspiration and guidance in their entrepreneurial journey or career growth. Paola's heartfelt approach combined with real-life stories creates a powerful platform for embracing failure as an essential part of success. This podcast serves as a reminder that we can learn and grow through our failures, and that it is possible to overcome obstacles and pursue our dreams with confidence.



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    117. How I Failed Again: A Year of Growth, Lessons, Challenges and What's Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 29:40


    In this episode, host Paola Soares opens up about her time away from the podcast over the past year. It hasn't been a break, but a period of growth, healing, and deep reflection. From navigating the challenges of maternity leave and expanding her family, to evolving as a wife, mother, and woman. She's grown in ways she never expected, and is sharing what she learned, how she changed, and what she's been working on behind the scenes. Going forward, you can expect more authentic and vulnerable content, a deeper focus on personal growth, and empowering conversations featuring trailblazing women with more of a focus on minority women who are doing incredible things. This journey is all about healing, self-discovery, and real talk—so stay tuned for more inspiration, insights, and authentic moments ahead! Thanks for your patience while the podcast was on pause.  We are excited to return with a new perspective and a renewed commitment to bring you the best content possible. Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    116.SZN Finale: 100K Downloads Celebration & Maternity Leave & How I Felt like I "Failed" & Reframed It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 20:13


    In this Season finale episode, we are celebrating 100k Downloads for the podcast!!  Host Paola Soares shares her journey in this season as she pauses the podcast for 3 months for maternity leave. She also shares moments when she  felt like she  failed in this season and how she  reframed it and why I made the counter cultural decision to completely pause the podcast for 3 months to focus on maternity leave…. This and so much more…..   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    115. How Reconnecting With Your Roots Could Become Your Superpower with Author Johanna Rojas Vann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 36:59


    In this episode, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Host Paola Soares speaks with  the author of the newly released book “An American Immigrant” That recently hit the Amazon's Best Sellers List, Johanna Rojas Vann Johanna is a professional writer whose work can be found online and within numerous publications. She is a second-generation Colombian American, with dual citizenship, and lives with her husband and children in Nashville, Tennessee. Her writing has appeared in Good Grit Magazine, Grit and Grace Life, and on her own blog, where you can read about her personal experience as an “Immigrant's daughter”… In this interview she shares about the power in really going back and exploring where we come from, what the book writing process looks like and what steps one would have  to take to get a literary agent and get their book published by a big publisher and so much more…. Connect with Eugenia: Instagram: @johannarvann johannavann.com waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/category/new-releases/ Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community  

    114.How To Go From Creator To Leader In Your Industry with Fractional CMO Eugenia Woo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 44:57


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with her podcast bestie Eugenia Woo, the Host of the newly launched and buzzed about, Creator To Leader Podcast. Eugenia is a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist who helps established entrepreneurs become thought leaders so they can scale their impact and revenue. She specializes in developing comprehensive marketing strategies, crafting compelling brand messaging, and ensuring cohesiveness across platforms. She provides Fractional CMO services to a handful of private 6 & 7-figure clients, overseeing their entire marketing operation so they can focus on building the vision for the business. Her clients have successfully restructured and relaunched premium offers, doubled email engagement in only a month, revitalized conversion-driven marketing funnels, and tripled podcast downloads. Interestingly, she is a producer for the top-rated podcast, the Jasmine Star Show. She also created one of the very first podcasts in Spanish! In this interview she shares what a Fractional CMO is and how it can be beneficial for business owners, what it means to go from creator to leader and the common mistakes she sees business owners make when it comes to their marketing strategy… This and so much more. Connect with Eugenia: Instagram: @eugenia.woo                       Creator To Leader Podcast   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    113. How Systemizing Your Life & Business Will Completely Transform It with Chelsi Jo Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 41:24


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Chelsi Jo is the host of the top podcast Systemize Your Life with over 2 million downloads, a top ten ranking podcast in her category with over 350 episodes.. Chelsi Jo helps moms and business owners go from overwhelmed to organized with systems through her time and task management systems… Whether you are a work from home mom that feels like chaos at home bleeds into your Business hours and productivity or just needs the home systems aspect of it or the business systems of it, Chelsi Jo can help ... .Her course has helped hundreds of women gain control of their time and life… In this interview what it means to systemize your life and why it's crucial, how creating systems is beneficial both at home and in your business, and the top mistakes you see work from home mom or business owners make when it comes to time management… this and so much more… Systemize your life BFSF Affiliate Link: https://butfirstshefailed--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/sylvip/ Systemize your biz BFSF Affiliate Link: https://butfirstshefailed--chelsijo.thrivecart.com/sylvip/635c3cd37072c/ Connect with Chelsi Jo: Instagram:Let's Connect: @chelsijo Free Quiz: https://chelsijo.co/system Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    112. The 3 Different Types of Limiting Beliefs That Could Be Keeping You Stuck and Stifle Your Growth REWIND

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 16:39


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses the 3 types of limiting beliefs, limiting beliefs about yourself, others and the world that could be keeping you stuck. We discuss how limiting beliefs could become self-fulfilling prophecies and why it's important to know what these unhealthy beliefs are.   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community    

    111. How To Claim Your Confidence with Auctioneer & Best Selling Author Lydia Fenet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 29:40


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with bestselling author and highest grossing charity auctioneer Lydia Fenet. Lydia Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique agency representing best in class charity auctioneers. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie's and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world's leading charity auctioneer. She has single handedly raised over one billion dollars for more than 800 organizations and broken-down countless barriers for women in the auction industry. Widely recognized for her poise and power onstage, she has stood alongside celebrities including  Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Matt Damon and Jerry Seinfeld to raise record-breaking donations for the most notable charities across the globe.  Lydia is the author of two best-selling books, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You & Claim Your Confidence as well as the podcast host of Claim Your Confidence in collaboration with Rockefeller Center.  Her first book was optioned by Netflix in 2022 for a series starring Kiernan Shipka as the lead…. She also travels internationally to speak to companies about unlocking their sales potential, empowering people in the workplace and the art of public speaking… In this interview she  shares how to sell authentically, the importance of never apologizing and why to start negotiating instead, how to claim your confidence, and how to slam imposter syndrome… this and so much more… Connect with Lydia: Instagram: @lydiafenet  Lydiafenet.com   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community  

    110. How to Supercharge your Business By Leveraging A Virtual Assistant with Belay CEO Tricia Sciortino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 29:06


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the CEO of Belay, a remote staffing company that offers fractional U.S. based virtual assistant, accounting, social media services that are flexible, cost-effective, and scalable. Tricia's story is remarkable, having been hired on as Belay's first employee, a virtual assistant and rising up the ranks to then serve as Director, Vice President, President, COO, and now CEO. In the time she has been at Belay it has gone from a start up to being a well known and awarded company including being named in the prestigious  Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing private companies 9 years in a row. In this interview she shares with us her fascinating career trajectory and how she rose up the ranks from being the first VA of the company to know the CEO of this award winning company, how to know when it's time to hire a VA, how to delegate in a way where you get the most out of a VA/ EA relationship… this and so much more. Interested in hiring a Virtual Assistant or Executive Assistant? Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!*** Belay Connect with Tricia: Instagram:@triciamsciortino Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciasciortino/ Podcast: One Next Step: Managment Tips & Tools For Small Business Owners Rise UP & Lead Welll     Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    109. 5 Steps To Overcoming Limiting Beliefs REWIND

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 19:05


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses the 5 steps to combating and overcoming limiting beliefs. If you've ever struggled with limiting beliefs this episode is for you.  Whether you are a woman entrepreneur or a career boss woman this episode is for you. Interested in the BUT FIRST, SHE OVERCAME FAILURE Mini Course?? Go to overcomefailure.co and sign up for the wait list now! Interested in hiring a Virtual Assistant or Executive Assistant? Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!*** Belay   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community info@butfistshefailed.com  

    108. 7 Common Limiting Beliefs That Could Be Subconciously Holding You Back REWIND

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 18:15


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares dives into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses what are limiting beliefs and how they could subconsciously affect you. She also goes over where limiting beliefs come from and goes over 7 common core limiting beliefs that affect most people. She also discusses some signs that you could be dealing with limiting beliefs. Interested in the BUT FIRST, SHE OVERCAME FAILURE Mini Course?? Go to overcomefailure.co and sign up for the wait list now! Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!*** Belay   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    107. 5 Ways Limiting Beliefs Could Be Affecting Your Career or Business REWIND

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 12:16


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares continues diving into the topic of limiting beliefs. She discusses 5 ways limiting beliefs could be affecting your career and business. Whether you are a woman entrepreneur or a career boss woman this episode is for you. We discuss the ugly ways that limiting beliefs could be popping up in your actions without you even realizing it and how it could potentially be impacting you. Interested in the BUT FIRST, SHE OVERCAME FAILURE Mini Course?? Go to overcomefailure.co and sign up for the wait list now! Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!*** Belay   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    106. Part 4: How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 12:50


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 4 : Taking Action and Serving How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so obvious.  So how do you know if this is something you may be struggling with? Do you keep going back to that memory, does that situation or event feels like it's a defining moment in your life? Do you feel like you are different having lived through it and not in a positive way?  Do you fear this is something you will never be able to bounce back from?  In this episode Paola walks through part 4 of the steps that ultimately helped her overcome that moment that felt like a deep failure in her  life.  This framework helped her heal, overcome and thrive on the other side of it and she wants the same for you… For the next few weeks we'll be walking through these steps so you can get “unstuck” and start walking towards your dream life. Interested in the Rising Above A Setback That Feels Like A Failure Minicourse that will be launching soon?? Go to overcomefailure.co and sign up for the wait list now! If you do for the next 7 days you will get a Bonus free access to Paola's Overcoming Fear of Failing/ Limiting Beliefs Live class a $50 value for free!!  In need of a Virtual Assistant?? Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!*** Belay   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community  

    105. How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure pt.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 20:08


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 3 : Dreaming and Inspiration  How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so obvious.  So how do you know if this is something you may be struggling with? Do you keep going back to that memory, does that situation or event feels like it's a defining moment in your life? Do you feel like you are different having lived through it and not in a positive way?  Do you fear this is something you will never be able to bounce back from?  In this episode Paola walks through part 3 of the steps that ultimately helped her overcome that moment that felt like a deep failure in her  life.  This framework helped her heal, overcome and thrive on the other side of it and she wants the same for you… For the next few weeks we'll be walking through these steps so you can get “unstuck” and start walking towards your dream life Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!*** Belay   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    104. How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 21:59


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 2  How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so obvious.  So how do you know if this is something you may be struggling with? Do you keep going back to that memory, does that situation or event feels like it's a defining moment in your life? Do you feel like you are different having lived through it and not in a positive way?  Do you fear this is something you will never be able to bounce back from?  In this episode Paola walks through part 2 of the steps that ultimately helped her overcome that moment that felt like a deep failure in her  life.  This framework helped her heal, overcome and thrive on the other side of it and she wants the same for you… For the next few weeks we'll be walking through these steps so you can get “unstuck” and start walking towards your dream life   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    103. How To Overcome a Major Setback That Feels Like a Failure pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 12:50


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 1  How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so obvious.  So how do you know if this is something you may be struggling with? Do you keep going back to that memory, does that situation or event feels like it's a defining moment in your life? Do you feel like you are different having lived through it and not in a positive way?  Do you fear this is something you will never be able to bounce back from?  In this episode Paola walks through the steps that ultimately helped her overcome that moment that felt like a deep failure in her  life.  This framework helped her heal, overcome and thrive on the other side of it and she wants the same for you… For the next few weeks we'll be walking through these steps so you can get “unstuck” and start walking towards your dream life   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    102. 3 Things That Could Be Keeping You “Stuck” & Stopping You From Crushing Your Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 23:46


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses 3 Things That Could be Keeping You Stuck. Summer is a time when so many of us pick up new projects whether that is new business projects, side hustles, personal wellness or family projects. It's time to start new things. So often we want to start new things but there is something holding us back and it can show up in a lot of ways such as analysis paralysis, procrastination or simply just feeling “stuck”. In this episode she shares 3 things that could actually be the underlying cause of what is keeping you from crushing your goals. So if you want to get “unstuck” and move forward with your goals this summer make sure to listen. Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com Episode 1: My Story Of Failure Episode 45: Could Limiting Beliefs Subconsciously Be Holding You Back? 7 Common Limiting Beliefs Episode 46: The 3 Different Types of Unhealthy Limiting Beliefs That Can Be Keeping You Stuck & Stifle Your Growth Episode 47: 5 Ways Limiting Beliefs Can Affect Your Career or Business Episode 48: 5 Steps To Overcoming Limiting Beliefs  

    101. Summertime Wellness: How Your Relationship With Food Affects Your Family Including Possibly Causing Picky Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 35:49


    In this summer time wellness focused episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Ashley Smith, MPH, RD, LD, is a Christian wife, mama of three littles, registered dietitian nutritionist, and owner of Veggies & Virtue. She is also the host of a top ranked podcast for Nutrition, The Veggies & Virtue Podcast. Ashley equips moms with the know-hows they need and hacks they crave to find freedom, flexibility, and fun when feeding their families.She wants busy moms to find flexible meal and snack ideas that are manageable rather than monotonous, meal planning options that are easily organized instead of overwhelming and eating habits that empower their family to regularly enjoy nutritious foods. In this episode she shares how a parent's relationship with food can affect their children and possibly cause them to be picky eaters, how parents can be encouraging picky eating without even knowing it and the proper roles and responsibilities of the parents and the children when it comes to eating… This and so much more… Connect with Ashley: Veggiesandvirtue.com IG: @veggiesandvirtue   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    100. 100th Episode Celebration! A Surprise Announcement + A Raw Behind The Scenes of the Podcast & Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 36:35


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares some exciting big news!! She celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast by sharing big news, a raw behind the scenes of the podcast and business 100 episodes in. She discusses the lessons learned as well as the challenges she's facing. She also dives into a brand partnership with Belay that has been a game changer for her in this season and why it might be the very thing you need for your business or side hustle! If you are a woman entrepreneur, stay at home mom, corporate boss with or without a side hustle you'll want to listen to this episode. You'll be encouraged and inspired. Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!***  Belay Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Get On the BUT SHE FAILED INSIDERS EMAIL LIST: Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    99. The #1 Thing Stopping Entrepreneurs From Moving The Needle On Their Big Goals with Amanda McKinney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 26:52


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Amanda McKinney  a recognized thought leader and coach on Accidental Entrepreneurship, author of Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide To Success and host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Podcast. As a coach she can help any Accidental Entrepreneur navigate self-doubt so that they can take action and uncover their confidence through utilizing her Y.O.U. Promise framework. Amanda has been featured on Fast Company, She Built This and Keep What You Earn Among Others…. In this episode she shares what stops new entrepreneurs from moving the needle on their big goals, the reality of setting 90-day goals- and why you shouldn't actually expect to hit yours, as well which key metric you need to track that will make marketing your business feel effortless, fun and intuitive… this and so much more… Connect with Amanda Amandamckinney.com IG: @theamandamckinney Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    98.How To Grow Your Business Using SEO, Keywords & Blogging with Faith Hanan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 29:42


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with SEO expert, content strategist, copywriter and the Host of the Simple SEO & Marketing Podcast, Faith Hanan. On her podcast she shares  practical tips on how to Scale your online business using SEO, Keywords, and blogging. In this interview she shares why SEO is something you need to prioritize now, the common mistakes she sees people make with their website and what SEO friendly Website Copy and Keyword Rich Blogging is and why you need to implement it on your website… This and so much more…. Connect with Faith: Faithhanan.com Simple SEO and Marketing Podcast IG: @Faithhanan Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    97. 5 Steps To Make This Your Most Productive Summer Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 26:14


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares from the heart, she dives into 5 Steps To make this your most productive summer yet.  Summer is right around the corner. This is an exciting time of year as the weather gets warmer, vacations are being planned, schedules change and adjusts whether Summer Fridays are something you do or whether that means the kids will be home for the summer and so your work hours will be adjusting… or even if maybe you'll have a little more time at your corporate job as the projects slow down as people start to travel more etc… your rhythm will most likely change a little over the next few months. Now is the perfect time to figure out what you want an amazing and productive summer to look like whether that is for your business, side hustle or your personal goals. If you are ready to have a productive summer where you crush your goals, listen to this episode. She shares 5 steps for having the most productive summer yet.   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com Episode 80. Growth Mindset, What is it? ANd Why Your Need It In the New Year   

    96. How To "Network" The Right Way: The Do's & Don'ts with Ellen Poole

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 42:30


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with the author of the new book  “Network” is not a Verb— Ellen Poole…. In her book she explains networking's mythical value in our culture and what to do instead to grow your professional network. As someone who still dreads “networking” herself and has made plenty of relationships building failures… A Former USAA Government Relations AVP Ellen…now shares how you can genuinely foster supportive professional connections and make yourself more valuable as a potential member of others' professional networks in her new book “Network” Is Not a Verb. ELLEN POOLE spent almost 15 years as a multi-state government relations executive for Fortune 100 company USAA, where she built a professional network spanning the country. She teaches people at all levels of their careers effective strategies to build networks and nurture relationships for professional success. Her audiences have included nationwide corporate teams, college students, and state, national, and international professional and trade associations. In this interview she shares the do's and don't of networking, the common missteps that could unwittingly alienate new connections and How can we go about becoming someone who others want to add to their professional network… this and so much more. Ellen has also extended a special  15 % off the book discount for all But first she failed listeners.. if you love what you hear and want to grab a copy of this book to learn for yourself how to truly grow your network in the best way then simply go to ey can go to www.ellenpoole.com, or www.networkisnotaverb.com, and enter “BUTFIRST” as the coupon code for 15% off.   Connect with Ellen: www.ellenpoole.com, or www.networkisnotaverb.com,  and enter “BUTFIRST” as the coupon code for 15% off Linkedin: //www.linkedin.com/in/ellenpoole/ Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com    

    95. How To Heal Your Relationship With Food & Body Image with Victoria Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 35:16


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with former nurse turned intuitive eating and body image coach Victoria Yates.  Victoria is dedicated to helping women stop struggling with food and their bodies for good by relearning how to listen to their body's cues with eating and heal their relationship with food and their body so they can live free and confident lives. In this interview she shares how body image influences our relationship with food, why dieting is actually counter-productive, what the red flags are and how  women can tell if they have an unhealthy relationship with their bodies? And how to become an intuitive eater this and so much more…. Connect with Victoria: IG: @nondiet_rn Victoriayates.com   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    94. How To Effectively Grow Your Business Using Social Media in 2023 with Mandy Emerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 36:02


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Social Media Strategist Mandy Emerson. Emerson  is a social media strategist teaching female entrepreneurs how to scale & grow their business with effective strategies! She started her business in August of 2020 & had has had great success since then she has  hosted Reels workshops, spoken at conferences on effective social media strategies & at the beginning of 2022 launched The Fierce Social Society Membership for business owners to learn her proven framework & methods of utilizing socials! In this interview she shares How business owners go about creating content this is  Ideal for their business? Where do they start?, The common mistakes she sees people make, and best practices for social media in 2023….This and so much more….   Connect with Mandy: Themandyermerson.com @Themandyemrsonson @Thefiercesocialsociety Let's Connect: 2 Year Anniversary Survey! : https://forms.gle/fMyriPw7URuBpQH2A Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    93. 5 Ways To Know If It's Time To Start a Podcast with Stefanie Gass

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 30:36


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares breaks from the normal format of the show and rather than an interview style she invites her former coach and now a friend Stefanie Gass on to take the floor and share her heart. Stefanie shares how podcasting works to grow an audience and build a business… how it allows you to save time and energy by not having to slave away on social media 24/7. Some of you may recall some of the previous episodes with her.  Stefanie is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, and multi-six-figure CEO. She helps women grow their online businesses and make money online, using podcasting. She is the host of a top 25 globally ranked business podcast on the Apple Podcast Charts, Online Business for Christian Women. She believes it's possible to partner with God to create income and impact without sacrificing your family, faith, or buying into the social media hustle. If you want more info and details about her podcasting course, head to (paolasoares.com/courses and scroll down to Podcast Pro University). If you purchase through Paola's affiliate link not only do you get lifetime access to her great course but you also get a free one-on-one podcast coaching session with Paola where you can discuss any questions you might encounter on the journey! If you end up starting a podcast,  Stef's course will absolutely give you every step you need and help you get there while keeping God front and center in your business. Plus you'll have access to some good old accountability with Paola as well!  Again, the link is: Paolasoares.com/courses Now without further adieu here are: 5 Ways to Know if it's Time to Start a Podcast Episode    Connect with Stef: Online Business For Christian Women Podcast Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    92. How To Thrive At Getting Mentors As an Introvert with Stacy Brookman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 27:08


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Stacey Brookman is a resilience coach and performance coach. She helps women leaders who want to eliminate imposter syndrome leverage through her resilience coaching to mobilize their power skills and master their seat at the table. Stacy is the founder of Real Life Resilience. So many have imposter syndrome and don't have a valuable network of connections to lean on which is incredibly crucial. she helps women find mentors and sponsors through a unique connectional intelligence process (related to the Medici Effect) that's easy - even for introverts. This allows them to reach higher level leadership positions and so much more…She also  teaches a systematic and easy way to find mentors and how to get them to support you in your goals.  She's been featured in many media outlets including Fast Money, The Mel Robbins Show, Redbook and many more! In this interview she shares why its enormously beneficial to have mentors,  how she helps women find mentors through a unique connectional intelligence that's easy even for introverts as well as a process to get mentors to support you in your goalss.. this and so much more… Connect with Stacey: Connectional Coffee strategy: https://www.realliferesilience.com/coffee https://www.realliferesilience.com   Let's Connect:   Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    91. 3 Quick Steps To Take When You Are Feeling Uninspired and Unmotivated in Your Career or Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 12:16


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares 3 quick steps to take when you are feeling uninspired and unmotivated in your career or business. Are you in a season where things feel stale and mundane? Are you feeling uninspired and unmotivated in your career or business? In this episode Paola dives into 3 quick steps she takes whenever she is feeling uninspired or unmotivated. Let's Connect: 2 Year Anniversary Survey! : https://forms.gle/fMyriPw7URuBpQH2A Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    90. How To Know If Money Trauma Is Holding You Back with Luzy King

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 26:04


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Luzy King, a Latina Certified trauma informed financial & business coach, contributing author, community leader, and founder of Say Hola Wealth. Luzy is on a mission to destigmatize the idea of wanting more money to help women build a legacy through stock market investing and entrepreneurship.   Luzy launched her coaching business after witnessing how many women were pushed out of the workforce due to a global pandemic, and many were not financially secure.   Now she teaches Latinas and WOC the strategies she used to pay off $220K in student loan debt in 36 months and be on track to make work optional at 45. In 2021, Creative Human Official recognized her as a "Power of Women Honoree" for her resilience and dedication to improving her career by opening her business despite a global pandemic. In May 2022, Luzy became a contributor author of Today's Inspired Latina Volume 10, where she shares her personal story of success despite adversity… Say Hola Wealth is a safe space for first-generation Latinas and WOC to unlearn their money blueprint and the conditioning to always work hard for money.  Luzy is on a mission to help women of color build a legacy beyond their ancestor's wildest dreams. In this interview she shares what is money trauma, the signs and symptoms of financial trauma and how to know if you have it, the effects of not healing and what steps you can start taking to start healing your money trauma… this and so much More… Connect with Luzy: SayHolaWealth.Com Liz Instagram: @sayholawealth  Say Hola Wealth Podcast: How Failure Can Lead You To Finding Your Purpose with Paola Soares   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    89. How To Build An Engaged Email List; The Do's and Don'ts with Email Strategist Liz Wilcox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 30:28


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Email Strategist and Keynote Speaker, Liz Wilcox. Wilcox shows small businesses how to build online relationships, package up their “magic” and turn it into emails that people want to read and (more importantly) purchase from. In the span of 5 years, Liz grew and sold a successful blog, got bought out of her second company, and built the third into a multiple six-figure business! she now teaches online entrepreneurs to simplify the whole “email marketing thing” and finally master their sales in a way that leverages their personality, vision, and values. She's best known for her 1000+ users membership, 20 Minute Newsletter technique, and her Email Staircase framework she's taught to tens of thousands of creatives, freelancers, ecommerce shop owners, and small businesses across the globe. In this interview she shares why it's crucial that every business owner needs to have an engaged email list, the do's and don'ts of email list writing and how to get your email list to engage in your emails… This and more…   Connect with Liz: Lizwilcox.com Liz Instagram:@thelizwilcox   Let's Connect: 2 Year Anniversary Survey! : https://forms.gle/fMyriPw7URuBpQH2A Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    88. How to Get Yourself As a Guest on Podcasts to Promote Your Business with Scout Sobel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 35:44


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares chats with Scout Sobel, the CEO of Scout's Agency. Scout Sobel is a trailblazer in the media industry for utilizing Podcast Tours™ as a powerful form of PR. She founded Scout's Agency in February of 2019 after recognizing the power of podcasting as a long-form, intimate medium for founders to tell their stories and expand their businesses. Over the past four years, Scout's Agency has booked over 2500 podcast episodes, grown 600%, cultivated a database of over 5,000 podcasts, and has run over 200 Podcast Tours™ under Scout's leadership. Scout and Scout's Agency have been featured in prominent publications such as Entrepreneur, Business of Fashion, and Forbes. Scout has been a guest on top podcasts such as Making Bank, The SimplyBe. Podcast, Business Without The B.S., It Sure Is A Beautiful Day with Catt Sadler and more... In this episode she shares the benefits of being on a guest on a podcast and who it applies to, the common mistakes people make when trying to pitch to be on a podcast and Tips and tricks on how to maximize the strategy of being a guest on podcasts  Connect with Scout: Join Podcast Tour Academy: https://join.podcasttouracademy.com/signup/ For $50 off the course use code:  BUTFIRST Enrollment runs till 03/19 Scout's Agency Instagram: @Scoutsagency Scout's Instagram: @scoutsobel   Let's Connect: 2 Year Anniversary Survey! : https://forms.gle/fMyriPw7URuBpQH2A Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community  

    87. 2 YEAR Celebration!! A Behind The Scenes: A Deeper Look Into The Podcast & Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 32:55


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares is celebrating the 2nd year anniversary of the Podcast!!! New Artwork and all to commemorate 2 years since launching this podcast. In this episode we pull back the curtain a bit on the podcast and all things on the business side of things.  She shares the backstory and what life looked like when she launched this podcast, what led to starting the podcast, the highs and lows, the opportunities that have come from the podcast, where we are now and where we are going, additional resources, where we were two years ago, where we are now and where we are going now and how you can be a part of it.. Thank you for being a part of the But First, She Failed Community! We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below! If you do you will be entered into the giveaway! Paola Soares is giving away one free purpose clarity coaching session! Let's Connect: 2 Year Anniversary Survey! : https://forms.gle/fMyriPw7URuBpQH2A Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    86. Do You Love To Travel? Acclaimed Travel Advisor Rosyln Ranse Shares How To Create A Work From Business Around Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 29:29


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Australia-based Roslyn Ranse, a travel advisor and business strategist who's been in the travel industry for over 15 years. She is the founder of Travel Agent Achievers, where she educates and mentors other travel consultants to grow their business and put in place systems and processes that will accelerate their business and ultimately enhance their client's experience. She educates her community through live events, courses and masterminds. She is also the host of the Travel Agent Achievers podcast. Roslyn has a background in sales and marketing but once she had her son she realized it was time to “work smarter not harder” and she decided to grow her travel business and mentor other home-based advisors to do the same.  In 2022 alone, she co-hosted the Women Online conference with top Australian business woman Tina Tower, was a guest speaker at Business Blueprint during each of their virtual conferences, and was a Finalist for Coach of the Year in the AU Mumtrepreneur Awards.  Beyond that, she is an award winning travel agent with itravelaus, and has been featured in print in the Greater Port Macquarie Focus, Travel Daily, and Travel Talk magazines. In this interview she shares what a travel advisor does and how businesses could benefit from it, what it takes to become a travel advisor along with tips on what it takes to start your own business as a travel advisor… this and so much more…   Connect with Roslyn: Instagram: @travelagentachievers  travelagentsachievers.com   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    85. 3 Truths About Fear of Failing That You May Not Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 20:03


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses the fear of failing and some truths about it you may not know. She covers growth mindsets vs. fixed mindsets and how the fixed mindset of fear of failing can hinder your life in a big way and keep you from living the life of your dreams. She also discusses her new revamped coaching program Pivot to Purpose.   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    84. How To Create Your Version Of The Rich Life with Scarlett Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 34:19


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the author of the newly released book  IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY: A Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve  Scarlett Cochran.  Scarlett has an incredible career trajectory with many accolades along the way. Today Youtube Channel One Big Happy Life has over 218,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views has appeared on Good Morning America, CNBC and has been featured on Forbes to name a few. But her journey didn't start there, Cochran built her dream life after starting off as a single teen mom living below the poverty line and  She later went on to graduate from Yale Law then worked as a banking and consumer finance attorney for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development… In today's episode she discusses how we can figure out our version of the rich life and why that is crucial, how to say goodbye to deprivation and spend money guilt free today while still building wealth for  your financial future and how to feel confident no matter where you are on your financial journey… this and so much more…   Connect with Scarlett: Instagram: @onebighappylife It's Not About The Money Book OneBigHappyFamily.com   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    83. How To Navigate a Career & Business Through Heartbreak with Break Up Recovery Coach Tal Yardeni

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 24:32


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Break Up Recovery Coach Tal Yardeni, founder of the Break Up to Badass Formula 3 Month Coaching Program.. Having gone through her own heartbreak and being on the other side of it, she is super passionate about helping women let go of their ex, learn to love the heck out of themselves, and be ready for their best relationship yet the one with themselves. She helps women discover how to move through a break up without the shame and struggle of not being over it. In this episode she shares why Rom Coms have led us astray and how it's impacting women, what keeps women stuck in relationships that aren't working and how to navigate running a business when you are going through heartbreak… this and so much more…   Connect with Tal: Instagram: @talyardeni 4 ways to Move Through Heartbreak Free Guide Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    82. How To Permanently Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 40:27


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with a pioneer and leader in the overcoming limiting belief space, Shelly Lefkoe. Shelly is an International Speaker, Belief Eliminator, Co-founder and President of the Lefkoe Institute, and the founder and Parenting the Lefkoe Way. Shelly's science-based method has helped over 200,000 people in over 120 countries experience profound life shifts by getting rid of hidden limiting beliefs. Permanently.  Other programs give you advice and tools on how to cope with your challenges. The Lefkoe Method clears the root cause of your challenges so you don't have to keep coping. There's a reason Shelly has endorsements from the greatest leaders in the world of personal development including, Jack Canfield, Janet Attwood, Dr. Joe Vitale, Lisa Nichols and more.. In this interview she shares the 5 most common limiting beliefs that most people have, how our beliefs get formed and why they stay with us and how to permanently overcome a limiting belief for good, this and so much more… Connect with Shelly: Instagram: @shellylefkoe  Natural Confidence link lefkoeinstitute.com  Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    81. That Sucked. Now What? How To Develop Audacious Resilience with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 48:43


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a world-renowned emotional health educator & host of her top rated podcast The Brave Table. Known as the queen of reinvention, speaker on grit & resilience, she has shared her thought leadership on international stages (including the Women's Economic Forum in India, Google HQ, Leadercast Women, & Mindvalley) and in multiple best-selling books (such as, Emotional GRIT: 8 Steps to Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Thoughts, and Change Your World). Neeta's been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, NBC, ABC, CBS, Chicago Today, Verve, Tatler Magazine and more. Dr. Neeta sold her large million-dollar cosmetic dentistry practice, to help others find magic in their mess. As part of her own journey to becoming a leader in her field and a voice for women & women of color, she traveled across 45 countries researching human behavior, ancient eastern philosophy and therapeutic psychology. She pooled that learning along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at nineteen, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & grit to have found several institutes, including the Global GRIT Institute, wellness education platform for optimizing emotional wellbeing for entrepreneurs, and Co-Founder of Dharma Coaching Institute and organization helping train thousands to be the highest versions of themselves.  Dr. Neeta lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children. Her forthcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? How to embrace the joy in chaos and find magic in the mess, is due out in January 2023. In this episode she shares what is emotional perfectionism and how it affects us, ways to triumph over hard times and what audacious resilience is and why we need to thrive as well as a deep look into her upcoming BOOK THAT SUCKED— NOW WHAT? This and so much more…. Connect with Neeta: NeetaBhushan.com/preorder Instagram: @neetabhushan    Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    80. Growth Mindset, What is it? And Why You Need It This Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 25:08


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares dives into the topic of growth mindset and why it is essential that you develop one this year. Paola shares her struggles with having a fixed mindset in the past and why it was a game changer for her and why she believes it will be a game changer for you as well. In this episode we discuss what a growth mindset is, the difference between a growth mindset and fixed mindset as well as some of the many benefits of having a growth mindset...this and so much more….   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    79. How To Prepare To Quit Your Job, Conscious Quitting: The Steps and Stages with Sara McElroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 40:08


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Sara McElroy is a journalist and Founder of the Raze to Rise Project-a movement aimed at amplifying the powerful voices of women from the Great Resignation.She shares what she learned from conversations with more than 125 women over the past year who are reinventing their careers and reimagining the way women work… Sara McElroy is a former hustle culture devotee, ex-chief marketing officer, the Wall Street Journal's poster girl for pandemic career burnout, and a two-time member of the Great Resignation: class of 2021 and 2022. Following a stress-induced shingles diagnosis in early 2021, Sara decided to hit the reset button on her life; she quit her hard-won CMO job and trekked to Peru's Sacred Valley to reset her frayed nervous system. When she returned, she relocated from the buzzy metropolis of Atlanta to the beach in South Florida for a new job and a fresh start. But she once again encountered deeply ingrained cultural issues in her new role, and ultimately, she walked away again. Finding herself in the company of millions of other women who also set unfulfilling jobs ablaze during the Great Resignation, she returned to her journalism roots and began to explore the stories, breaking points, and defining moments that led women to seek greater opportunity mid-pandemic. In this interview she shares the big career lies taught to Women, why letting go of your gut instincts in the workplace is dangerous, conventional wisdom and why it no longer works for our careers, and the steps and stages to quitting this and so much more...   Connect with Sara: razetorise.com sarajmcelroy.com Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    78. 5 Steps For Setting Your Big, Bold Goals For 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 20:14


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares walks us through her process for annual goal setting. She goes through her 5 step framework for setting goals for the year ahead and discusses what SMART GOALS are and how to ensure you are setting the right goals for the life you want to live. Whether you are an entrepreneur, career boss woman, college student or a stay at home mom, setting is a crucial step in getting you to the life of your dreams. Remember you can either live a life by default or design, In this episode Paola shares 5 steps for goal setting so you can show up for your life!   Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    77. How To Make Lasting & Real Change with Weight Loss with Consistency Coach Liz Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 39:00


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with consistency coach and postpartum expert Liz Henderson. Liz is also the host of top rated fitness podcast The Tough Love Mom Podcast. She gained a lot of weight when pregnant so once postpartum rolled around, she leaned on discipline, consistency, and simple habits to lose 80 pounds in 1 year after her first baby and 70 pounds in 14 months after her second. The Tough Love Mom Co helps moms get disciplined and lose weight by focusing on simple, sustainable changes over time — the same things Lizused in her own weight loss journey.  She believes that a lot of messaging in mom culture can enable the “mom struggle” when really we are so much more capable than we realize. In this episode she shares the 2 main obstacles that women face when it comes to weight loss, the key to real long term sustainable change and how to go about goal setting when it comes to your health… this and so much more… Connect with Liz Instagram: @mrslizhenderson The Though Love Mom Podcast startingpointschool.co   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    76. How To Manage Your Time like a Boss with Highly Regarded Time Management Coach Anna Dearmon Kornick (REWIND)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 31:18


     In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with well regarded Time Management Coach, Anna Dearmon Kornick. Anna helps busy professionals master time management so they can stop feeling overwhelmed and start spending time on what matters most. Anna knows a thing or two about managing time— with a long career trajectory in high level roles where time management is crucial from being a former scheduler for a U.S. Congressman to a former Chief Spokesperson for a LT. Governor to working in the high stakes world of Crisis Communications, Public Relations. Anna is also the host of It's About Time - A Podcast about Work, Life and Balance, where Anna shares time management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help her listeners make the most of their time. In this interview she shares what steps to take if you are feeling overwhelmed with managing your time, the power of the “In between” season, and why our calendars have to reflect our values… this and so much more.. Connect with Anna   Instagram: @annadkornick It's About Time Podcast Annadkornick.com   Let's Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    75. 5 Steps to Start Setting Healthy Boundaries This Holiday Season (REWIND)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 27:50


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares dives into the topic of boundary setting and how  To start setting healthy boundaries. Poor boundaries may be affecting your business, career or personal life without you even knowing it. Setting healthy boundaries can be a game changer especially in this holiday season. Whether you are an entrepreneur, career boss woman, college student or stay at home mom setting healthy boundaries is something that is crucial. In this episode Paola shares 5 steps you start setting healthy boundaries so you can show up for your life! Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    74. 3 Tips For Avoiding Overwhelm This Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 20:59


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares goes through 3 things that help keep her from feeling overwhelmed and that can be applied to this holiday season to help you keep your peace in the hecticness of the season. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or like a hot mess in the holiday season this episode is for you. Hear 3 practical tips for how to avoid feeling the overwhelm that is common place in this season and keep your peace so you can show up as the best version of yourself and truly enjoy this season.   Let's Connect: Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    73.How To Overcome Money Blockers To Start Making More Money with Tania Vasallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 29:15


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares is joined by the Founder of The Courage To Be Happy Tania Vasallo. The Courage To Be Happy is a  safe and empowering community that encourages women entrepreneurs to be true to themselves and take control of their money and their lives. Tania loves sharing about how women can shift their mindset to not work as hard for their money, tap into prosperity and abundance from a feminine perspective, and feel less insecure when it comes to earning and managing their money…. In this conversation she discusses what money blockers are, the main ones holding women back and how to overcome them as well as how ambitious women shift their mindset to start attracting more money instead of having to work so hard for it.. this and so much more… Connect with Tania: thecouragetobehappy.com   Let's Connect: Leave us a review on Apple and enter the season of gratitude giveaway! Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

    Birthday Celebration: 6 Powerful Lessons I've Learned in My 30's

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 26:44


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares celebrates her birthday and shares 6 life big lessons she's learned in her 30's thus far. In celebration of her birthday she also shares the birthday giveaway where she is giving away either a free clarity coaching or podcast coaching or Amazon gift card for leaving a review! If you are in need of some direction and wisdom don't miss out on this episode as she shares life lessons learned.   Let's Connect: Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    The Power Of Creating An On-line Course And How It Can Change Your Life With Profitable On-line Course Coach Molly Keyser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 38:06


    In this episode Host Paola Soares talks to the creator of Profitable Courses which helps business owners turn their passion into their own  profitable online course for passive income, Molly Keyser. Molly was a successful photographer for 16 years when she decided to turn her knowledge into a BUSINESS course for other photographers. She quickly grew that course business to $2M per year helping tens of thousands of business owners worldwide.  Molly now helps service-based business owners add a profitable online course to their business so they can scale without trading more of their time for dollars. She's passionate about helping people turn their passion into an online course that's profitable from day 1.  In this interview she shares How to add a on-line course to your business to start making evergreen sales, how to figure out your profitable course idea and How to go viral on Tik Tok.. this and so much more….   Connect with Molly proftiablecourses.com @mollykeyser  Let's Connect: Paolasoares.com/courses Paolasoares.com  Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz Email: Paola@butfirstshefailed.com

    70. You Only Need These 6 Things To Start a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 25:57


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares goes through the basic things needed to start a podcast. If you've ever considered starting a podcast don't miss this episode. Paola goes through a list of 6 essential things needed to start a podcast and how easy it can be.  Whether you have a business, a 9-5 or you are a stay at home mom podcasting can be beneficial to you. We thought it would be helpful to do a podcasting 101 episode to learn the 6 basic things needed to start a podcast.   Let's Connect: Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    69. 3 Reasons Why Podcasting Can Be Beneficial For Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 14:34


    In this episode, Host Paola Soares talks about the benefits of podcasting and how it's beneficial for everyone.  Last week we got into the nitty gritty of how to use podcasting to grow your business… This week we thought it would be helpful to take a step back and to look at the bigger picture and discuss the benefits of podcasting as a whole.. Whether you don't have a business and love your corporate job, or you have a career you enjoy but you also have a side hustle or even if you have a business this applies to your… We thought it would be helpful to go over the 3 big benefits of podcasting that apply to anyone- Here are 3 Reasons Why Podcasting Is Beneficial for anyone. Let's Connect: Paolasoares.com Paolasoares.com/courses Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com

    68. How To Use Podcasting To Grow Your Business With Podcast Coach Stefanie Gass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 28:30


    In this episode Host Paola Soares  brings back her Podcast Coach, Stefanie Gass. Stefanie is the host of the top .5% globally ranked Podcast the Stefanie Gass Show that just hit the 1 million downloads mark! Earlier this year Paola was part of Stef's podcast mastermind group and learned so much and her podcast saw exponential growth. Stef knows podcasting inside and out and that's why Paola felt it was important to bring her back on the podcast to discuss why she feels podcasting is such a huge opportunity whether you are a business owner already or not…. In this episode she shares how podcasting can free you from being a slave to social media, how to use podcasting to grow your business and how to know if podcasting is for your or not… This and so much more…   Connect with Stefanie: Stefaniegass.com The Stefanie Gass Show Podcast Let's Connect: Paolasoares.com/courses Paolasoares.com  Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz Email: Paola@butfirstshefailed.com

    67. Should You Leave Your Job?? Corporate Rehab with Author, and CEO/ Founder— Jennie Blumenthal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 32:27


    In this episode Host Paola Soares speaks with the author of the recently released book,  CORPORATE REHAB: Ditch The Hustle Culture and Thrive Again, CEO and founder of Corporate Rehab, JENNIE BLUMENTHAL. Jennie founded Corporate Rehab, an acclaimed professional coaching consultancy that has helped hundreds of executives ditch workplace hustle culture and find their path toward a greater sense of purpose.  Jennie who spent 20 years as an executive in Corporate America counseling Fortune 500 companies on growth strategy and digital transformation and left during the pandemic pivot. She now coaches executive women to do their own Corporate Rehab, and grow in their existing career or in a new opportunity. In this interview she shares what she learned from interviewing 300 women that have left the hustle culture behind, how do you know when a job is taking more than it's giving and key advice for anyone that is thinking about leaving their job… All this and more… Connect with Jennie Blumenthal corporate-rehab.com   Let's Connect: Paolasoares.com/courses Paolasoares.com  Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz Email: Paola@butfirstshefailed.com

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