041 Growing in confidence as a survivor of domestic violence with Jodie Charters
Today’s episode is an interview with Jodie Charters. Jodie set up her business to regain her independence after having 4 children, and spotting a sweet cart for sale.
She talks about:
– Getting thrown in at the deep end with a high profile event right at the start.
– Being unsure about what business to start up
– The fear of getting out and meeting others after being at home as a Mum for years.
– The loneliness of being a Mum.
– Being a role model for our children and particularly to our daughters.
– Signing up to directories within your industry
– The challenges of how much work social media for business takes.
– Paying all of the overheads and the time we use in business – the hidden costs that many people don’t realise.
– Being a Mum is so time consuming, and we don’t have the same hours in the day as other business owners.
– Mum guilt
– The balance between home, family, business.
– Fear of failing
– Missing out on family time, while building your business.
– Being aware of the competition in your industry
– Growing in confidence, strength and courage as a survivor of domestic violence, learning to love yourself.
– Counselling – talking to someone who listens and gives you tools to empower yourself.
– Learning to slow down, take stock, and spend some time getting things right.
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Books and resources mentioned during this interview:
101 Essays that will change the way you think – Brianna Wiest – Book or Audiobook