22 min
223: The Ups + Downs of Dreams Coming True (A Life Update) Imperfect Success
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- Self-Improvement
It’s getting real on the podcast today.
Join host Nicole Holleman as she gives an inside look at the rapid, overwhelming, overnight success of her side project turned full-time gig.
She explains the origin story of the new podcast, her theories on why it took off, and the impacts on her routine, workload, mental health and Imperfect Success Podcast.
It's a vulnerable look at the sacrifices, uncertainties, and adjustments needed to manage exponential growth.
5 Key Takeaways:
Nicole traces the creation of her podcast, Fantasy Fangirls, which has grown to a 100+k person community in 80 days.
She discusses factors she believes fueled the viral success, from leveraging existing skills to luck with algorithms.
Nicole explains how her highly structured 30-hour workweeks vanished, replaced by 12-14 hour days riding the rollercoaster of rapid scale.
She describes the uncertainty ahead and difficulty letting go of Imperfect Success' consistent release schedule to focus where needed (at least for the holiday season).
Nicole shares how she's adjusting amidst overwhelm - protecting personal time, saying no more, addressing wavering mental health.
Episodes to Listen to this Holiday Season
Holiday Themed Episodes:
172: 4 Ways to Make Resting Easier During the Holidays
New Years:
182: 11 Powerful Questions to ask yourself
174: 5 Powerful Questions that will set you up for the new year
Mindset/Habits:
202: Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success
198: The 8 Biggest lies High Achievers tell themselves
170: 5 Reasons Your Affirmations are NOT working
165: How to Rest without Guilt
Resources/Strategies:
200: Habit Hacks: Mastering the fundamentals of Habits
193: 3 Ways to Quickly Cure your procrastination for good
168: My Favorite Personal Growth Books
MORE FROM NICOLE:
Take the FREE “What Type of Perfectionist Are You?” quiz and learn how to overcome the negatives of your perfectionist type!
Get Over the Overwhelm: Your Mini-Course to End Overwhelm for Good
Schedule your FREE 30-minute Discovery Call
Connect with Nicole on Instagram
It’s getting real on the podcast today.
Join host Nicole Holleman as she gives an inside look at the rapid, overwhelming, overnight success of her side project turned full-time gig.
She explains the origin story of the new podcast, her theories on why it took off, and the impacts on her routine, workload, mental health and Imperfect Success Podcast.
It's a vulnerable look at the sacrifices, uncertainties, and adjustments needed to manage exponential growth.
5 Key Takeaways:
Nicole traces the creation of her podcast, Fantasy Fangirls, which has grown to a 100+k person community in 80 days.
She discusses factors she believes fueled the viral success, from leveraging existing skills to luck with algorithms.
Nicole explains how her highly structured 30-hour workweeks vanished, replaced by 12-14 hour days riding the rollercoaster of rapid scale.
She describes the uncertainty ahead and difficulty letting go of Imperfect Success' consistent release schedule to focus where needed (at least for the holiday season).
Nicole shares how she's adjusting amidst overwhelm - protecting personal time, saying no more, addressing wavering mental health.
Episodes to Listen to this Holiday Season
Holiday Themed Episodes:
172: 4 Ways to Make Resting Easier During the Holidays
New Years:
182: 11 Powerful Questions to ask yourself
174: 5 Powerful Questions that will set you up for the new year
Mindset/Habits:
202: Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success
198: The 8 Biggest lies High Achievers tell themselves
170: 5 Reasons Your Affirmations are NOT working
165: How to Rest without Guilt
Resources/Strategies:
200: Habit Hacks: Mastering the fundamentals of Habits
193: 3 Ways to Quickly Cure your procrastination for good
168: My Favorite Personal Growth Books
MORE FROM NICOLE:
Take the FREE “What Type of Perfectionist Are You?” quiz and learn how to overcome the negatives of your perfectionist type!
Get Over the Overwhelm: Your Mini-Course to End Overwhelm for Good
Schedule your FREE 30-minute Discovery Call
Connect with Nicole on Instagram
22 min