Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
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- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
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Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
🎧 Listen now →
Tag me with your biggest takeaway!
🔗 Explore Working with me www.sexyselfish.com/services
🚀 Help Us Thrive:
Your support fuels our mission. Share, like, and comment on this episode. Connect with us on social media:
www.tiktok.com/@shonagates.co
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@shona-gates
And, of course, leave a review on your favourite platform to keep the Badass + Bulletproof community growing.
- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
Stop F*cking Playing Small: What’s Really Holding Your Business Back
Listen, babe—it's time for a reality check. You're not stuck because you lack talent or ambition. You're stuck because you're avoiding the real work. In this no-BS episode, I’m tearing down the lies you’ve been telling yourself and shining a light on what’s actually keeping your business stuck: distractions, fear, and running from the uncomfortable sh*t that *actually* moves the needle.
Here’s the tea: I went from chasing shiny trends and Canva templates to growing my revenue by 224% in 90 days. How? I ditched the distractions and faced the hard sh*t head-on. And now, I’m calling you out (with love) to do the same.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
🔥 Why the “fun sh*t” is keeping you broke
🔥 How to lean into the work that scares you for next-level results
🔥 The truth about distractions and why they’re killing your growth
🔥 My exact mindset shift that transformed my business
This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s done with playing small and ready to step TF into her CEO energy. No fluff, no BS—just the raw truth you need to take radical responsibility for your results and start winning.
Ready to stop hiding and start thriving? Tune in now and let’s get to work.
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Stop playing small in business
Overcoming business distractions
Business growth mindset shifts
How to grow your revenue in 90 days
High-ticket business coaching
Scaling your business with bold action
Mindset tips for women in business
CEO energy transformation
Fearless strategies for business success
Facing tough challenges in business
Shona Gates 90-Day Challenge
Unstoppable female entrepreneurs
Why you’re stuck in business
No-BS business advice for women
Overcoming fear to scale your business
Badass and Bulletproof
Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
🎧 Listen now →
Tag me with your biggest takeaway!
🔗 Explore Working with me www.sexyselfish.com/services
🚀 Help Us Thrive:
Your support fuels our mission. Share, like, and comment on this episode. Connect with us on social media:
www.tiktok.com/@shonagates.co
www.instagram.com/shonagates.co
www.facebook.com/sexyselfish
www.youtube.com/c/ShonaGates/featured
@shona-gates
And, of course, leave a review on your favourite platform to keep the Badass + Bulletproof community growing.
- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
