When the ”Yes” Feels Scary — Navigating Wins in Business

In this episode of the Voted Least Likely Podcast, I'm diving into a surprising truth about entrepreneurship: sometimes, the hardest thing to handle isn’t the failure—it’s the success.

After pouring everything into building your brand, chasing leads, hearing no more times than you can count… you finally get a yes. The collection launch is a success. The offer lands. The client signs. You’re seen, recognized, validated. And instead of feeling only joy, you’re hit with a strange mix of unease and fear.

That’s what this episode is about: the emotional whiplash of getting a win when you’ve spent so long fighting for one.

We’re unpacking why success can feel destabilizing, and what it means to let in the good without waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Key Takeaways:

✔️ Fear doesn’t always mean “stop”—sometimes it’s a sign you’re expanding.
✔️ A win is not a fluke; it’s a reflection of your effort. Sometimes we forget just how long we've been working on our goal, that we're surprised when we reach it.
✔️ You are allowed to feel uncertain and proud. These things can coexist.

If you’ve ever had a moment where things finally start working and you’re not sure how to feel about it—this one’s for you. Let’s talk about what it means to stop surviving and start receiving.

🎧 Tune in and let’s normalize the messy beauty of growth, even when it looks like everything you wanted.

This is your reminder: you’re not “lucky”—you’re ready.

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