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136. Showing Up When You Don’t Want To: How To Battle Through Discouragement

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Release Date: 07/09/2025

150. 40 Lessons at 40: Mindset, Purpose & Confidence for Your Next Chapter (Birthday Episode + Giveaway

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Birthday Episode + Giveaway on the But First, She Failed podcast. In this powerful conversation, Paola shares 40 Lessons at 40, offering the mindset shifts, purpose insights, calling breakthroughs, and growth lessons that have shaped her over the last decade. Through career pivots, moments of fear, seasons of uncertainty, motherhood, identity work, faith, and building a top 1% podcast, Paola has gathered wisdom she now pours back into her community — especially women navigating purpose, clarity, and reinvention. This episode is designed for anyone who feels stuck, behind, or on the edge of a...

149. 3 Ways Worrying Is Sabotaging Your Growth (and What to Do Instead)

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Are you overthinking, spiraling in “what ifs,” or feeling stuck because worry is draining your energy? In this powerful mindset-reset episode, Paola shares the exact reality check she had to give herself this week—one she knows many faith-driven, purpose-seeking women need to hear too. If you’ve been feeling unfulfilled in your current job, sensing you’re meant for more, or trying to build a dream on the side while juggling all the things, this episode will help you understand how worry might be quietly sabotaging your growth, clarity, and purpose. Inside the episode, Paola breaks...

148. 3 Types of Burnout (and What They’re Really Telling You)

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Feeling drained, unmotivated, or disconnected — even though you’re “doing all the right things”? You might be facing burnout… but not the kind you think. In this episode, host Paola Soares breaks down the three hidden types of burnout that ambitious, purpose-driven women often overlook. These are the kinds that sneak up on you when you’re checking every box, chasing growth, and still feeling empty inside. Paola shares the subtle signs you may be missing — and what burnout might actually be trying to tell you about your work, your mindset, and the season you’re in. 💡 You’ll...

147. A Decade of Failing Forward Into Faith: Paola Soares on Overcoming Fear and Finding Purpose with Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

✨ Special Episode: From Failure to Faith — Paola’s Interview on The Vibrant Flow Podcast ✨ This week on But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares shares something a little different. Recently, she was invited to be a guest on 🎙️ The Vibrant Flow Podcast with Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen —a friend of But First, She Failed. Paola loved Johanna’s thoughtful questions and the authentic flow of their conversation so much that she asked if she could share it here with you. 💛 In this inspiring interview, Paola opens up about her decade-long journey of overcoming fear of failure,...

146: The Power of Mindset: How Founder Ayana Rodriguez Partnered with the World’s Top Luxury Hotels

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

What does it take to build a brand that earns the trust of the world’s most prestigious hotels — and do it in an industry where you’re often the only woman, only Latina, or only woman of color in the room? In this powerful episode, Ayana Rodriguez, founder of ITAVI, shares how she transformed a simple idea about intentional childcare into a premium service now partnered with Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, 1 Hotel, Eden Roc, and more. From her early days running a children’s boutique to becoming the CEO of an award-winning company, Ayana’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance,...

145. $1Billion Impact: How Latina CEO Jacqueline Basulto Built a Thriving Agency from $200

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

In this episode of But First, She Failed, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring Jacqueline Basulto, the Latina entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO behind SeedX, a digital growth agency she launched with just $200. Since then, her agency has helped clients generate over $1 billion in revenue through innovative digital strategies and data-driven growth. Jacqueline shares how she built a thriving business from humble beginnings, how motherhood fuels her leadership, and her secrets to finding great talent and creating lasting success. ✨ You’ll Learn: How to find great talent...

144. How to Discover Your God-Given Calling and Purpose

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Have you ever wondered what you were truly created to do? Maybe you’ve climbed the career ladder, switched roles, or even launched a business—yet you still feel empty inside, like something’s missing. Or perhaps you’re in a season of transition after being let go and you’re asking God, “What is my true calling?” If so, this episode of the But First, She Failed Podcast is for you. In this episode, Paola Soares unpacks how to discover your God-given calling and shares practical steps to help you uncover the unique purpose God created you for. Through biblical truth and real-life...

143.Why Community & Accountability Are Crucial for Successfully Walking in God-Given Calling

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Are you trying to pursue your God-given calling all on your own? If so, you may be setting yourself up for unnecessary struggle. In this episode of But First, She Failed, Paola Soares shares why community and accountability are crucial to successfully walking in your God-given purpose. We’ll dive into the powerful role that accountability plays in helping you stay consistent, why isolation can lead to burnout and doubt, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can accelerate your growth and keep you faithful to the assignment God has placed on your life. If you’ve been wondering...

142. 6 Signs You’re Walking in Your God-Given Calling (or Not)

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Do you know whether or not your walking in your God-given calling when it comes to your career or business? In this episode of But First, She Failed, Paola shares 6 powerful signs to help you discern if you’re aligned with the unique purpose God created you for. Through personal stories, biblical truths, and real-life examples, Paola unpacks how you can tell the difference between simply having a job or business and living in the fullness of your calling. Because success and recognition can never replace the lasting fulfillment that comes when you step into God’s plan for your life. If...

141. Career, Business, or Calling? Discover The Differences & Which One To Focus On

BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

Do you have a career you’ve worked hard to build? Maybe you’ve stepped out and started a business? But deep down, you still wonder if you’re truly walking in your God-given calling… In this episode of But First, She Failed, Paola unpacks the difference between building a career, running a business, and living out your true calling. Because here’s the truth: careers and businesses are good, but they will never fully satisfy if they’re not aligned with the purpose God uniquely designed for you. You’ll discover: ✨ Why careers bring growth but can leave you restless if they’re...

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Struggling to stay motivated? Feeling discouraged and wondering if it’s even worth it to keep going? This episode is for you.

This week on But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares talks about what it means to show up even when you don’t feel like it—especially in those moments when confidence is low, self-doubt is loud, and the results just aren’t showing up yet.

Whether you’re building a business, growing in your career, or stepping out in faith, discouragement is part of the journey—but it doesn’t have to define you.

In this episode, we dive into:

Why motivation isn’t always the answer—and what works instead
How to push through discouragement and find your purpose in the process
The mindset shifts that help you keep showing up when it’s hard
How to fight self-doubt and imposter syndrome with consistency and courage
A faith-filled reminder that you’re not behind—you’re just building

This one is honest, encouraging, and the exact push you need if you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or on the verge of giving up.

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