What if the thing standing between you and the impact you want to make isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of confidence? Confidence is one of those words that sounds simple but hits differently when you're an entrepreneur trying to do something meaningful in the world. Adam Morris sits down with Rachyl Kershaw of Greater Columbus Consulting and Lachandra Baker of LBB Edutainment to dig into why so many purpose-driven people hold themselves back, and what they're doing about it through the Confidence Lab. Two powerhouses who somehow never crossed paths despite moving in the same Columbus circles for years, Rachyl and Lachandra bring complementary energy to a shared mission: helping people show up as their full, authentic selves, whether they're in a boardroom, building a nonprofit, or somewhere in between. The conversation gets real fast. Lachandra talks about the emotional exhaustion that drives people to the Confidence Lab, the feeling of constantly trying to find your sea legs in a world that keeps shifting. Rachyl shares her own journey from a sharp-elbowed early career version of confidence to the healthier, more grounded kind she now teaches, rooted in knowing your value rather than defending it. They also tackle something particularly relevant for social entrepreneurs: the discomfort of selling, speaking up, and delegating when you're used to carrying everything yourself. Their message: You don't have to do it all, and you don't have to do it alone. The Confidence Collective they've built is living proof of that, a group of brilliant leaders pooling their strengths and going after opportunities together. Episode in a glance00:00 Why confidence is harder in practice than it sounds 01:05 Rachyl's background and why she left corporate life 02:43 Lachandra's 35 years in people-first work 05:04 How the Confidence Lab idea was born and the gap it was designed to fill 08:31 What participants took away from last year's event 10:50 Why the Confidence Lab naturally became a women-centered space 16:21 The power of delegating, partnering, and not doing it all yourself 19:41 Rachyl's personal story: from defensive confidence to the real thing 25:19 How leaders can create psychological safety so others speak up too 28:35 How to find the Confidence Lab and get involved About the GuestsRachyl Kershaw is the founder of Greater Columbus Consulting, bringing decades of corporate and technology experience to help social enterprises and conscious capitalists build stronger, more impactful businesses. Connect with Rachyl and her work: → LinkedIn Lachandra Baker is the founder of LBB Edutainment, with 35 years of experience in employee engagement, company culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a speaker, culture strategist, and champion for bringing full humanity into every workplace. Connect with Lachandra and her work: → LinkedIn The Confidence Lab Summit is Monday, May 4th, noon to 4pm at Rev1 at the Peninsula. Grab your tickets and learn more at confidencelab.org.
