Chapter 1. I'm Not Good Enough

Marketing Like a Mother

In this special episode of Marketing Like a Mother, I’m offering a little sneaky peek into my upcoming book, Hold My Juice Box, by reading Chapter 1. I share my journey of FINALLY writing the book after years of delays, balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, and overcoming the inner voice that says, “I’m not good enough.” I dive into the societal pressures moms face and offers practical advice for combating negative self-talk and perfectionism. Plus, you get a preview of the book before it officially launches! 🙌

Key Takeaways:

* Self-Acceptance is Key: Recognizing and embracing your unique strengths and imperfections is the foundation of personal and business success.

* Perfection is a Myth: True fulfillment comes from progress, not perfection—learning to show yourself grace is essential.

* You Are Enough: Your worth is not determined by your productivity or achievements. Embrace your enoughness and celebrate every victory, big or small.

* Overcoming Mom Guilt: Every mom feels it at some point, but learning to shift your mindset helps combat feelings of inadequacy.

* Mindset First, Strategy Second: No strategy will succeed if you don’t believe in yourself—mindset work is essential for long-term success.

Quotes:

* "Everything you say yes to is a no to something else, and everything you say no to is a yes to something else."

* "This book tackles 14 of the most common lies we tell ourselves—the negative mindsets that hold us back from reaching our true potential."

* "When you run a business and you’re a mom, there are so many priorities—and it’s all about taking it one baby step at a time."

* "At some point, it doesn’t matter how perfect your marketing strategy is. If you believe even one of these lies, you won’t find the success you’re searching for."

* "Moms are superheroes with diaper bags and crossbody bags instead of capes."

* "Perfection is a myth and the enemy of progress—it’s not about doing it all; it’s about doing what matters."

* "I realized I had been repeating lies from my past, and it was time to replace them with words of love and affirmation."

* "Mom guilt is like that uninvited houseguest that insists you’re doing everything wrong."

* "Enoughness is an inside job—if you don’t feel enough now, no achievement will ever fill that gap."

* "Every setback is a setup for a comeback—keep showing up, even if today’s effort isn’t 100%."

Resources Mentioned:

* Book Launch: Hold My Juice Box available on Amazon on October 15th (paperback and Kindle) and hardback in early November.

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