E34 How to Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Dream + Support Yourself Along the Way 💡�‪�‬ Pollen: For Creative Entrepreneurs with Diana Davis

We all have this ideal picture of what being an entrepreneur looks like. To many, this is quitting your job, becoming your own boss, and immediately finding success through grit. But the reality is not always smooth-sailing. Having an "all or nothing" mindset can put an end to the dreams you’re pursuing. Sometimes, taking on work you don't want can get you closer to where you want to be.
In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, Diana talks about how to support your entrepreneurship dream realistically. Yes, alignment and energy are important, but you won't get there by waiting for things to work out. You have to work hard and work smart, even if it means taking on jobs you don't necessarily want. So don't quit your job just yet — it can be your stepping stone toward the career that really aligns with you. 🏃‍♀️
Listen to this episode to learn why pursuing your entrepreneurship doesn’t mean you have to quit your job!
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🔥Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: How to make genuine connections that don't feel solely transactional. Find out how to pursue a fully-aligned career without having to quit your job. Learn how taking on work you don’t necessarily want can support your entrepreneurship dream. 📘Resources E29 Keeping a Creative Outlet + Pursuing a Full-time Career with Rolanda Evelyn 👗🌀 Achieve the life, career, and clients you’ve always wanted (and fully deserve!). Join the waitlist for Camp Clarity! Want your creative business to go even further? Sign up for ASCEND, a four-month immersive mastermind experience for elevated entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their next mountain. Join the waitlist here. ⛰️ Want to have one-on-one coaching support from Diana? Check out the brand new Voxer Coaching Container. Attract your dream clients with my free masterclass! Access other courses from the Diana Davis Creative Connect with me: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram 🎧Episode Highlights [01:33] Connecting, Not Transacting Diana is currently in Tamarama in Sydney, Australia. By sharing where she's at and what she's doing in life, she’s been able to connect with so many people. Going into situations with the intention of connection and not transaction is huge. Authenticity thrives in pure connection. Tune in to the full episode to hear about the connections Diana made during her stay in Australia! [07:36] Being Open on Social Media Your followers are real people who most likely found you through something else. Tag accounts and include the location when you’re sharing things that you’re doing on social media. It might get you a new connection or client. Reaching out to your followers is a huge and easy thing to do. It's about putting yourself out there first, following through, and following up. [09:44] Diana Davis: “People don’t want to just follow you. They want to be connected with and not sold to.” 
Business is like dating — you have to keep the seed planted, the garden watered, and nurture the connection. [10:59] Having a Day Job to Support Your Entrepreneurship Career There is no shame in having another job while pursuing entrepreneurship. Quit your job if you feel it is right, but be aware that there's no shame in working somewhere that isn't 100% aligned with you to make ends meet. There is an in-between period where you want to do entrepreneurship full-time, but it's not quite working yet. Think of your entrepreneurship career as a baby that's just learning how to walk. You can't ask it to run a marathon immediately. [16:05] Knowing When to Say ‘No’ Being able to say 'no' to work that you still love to do is a p