BYOLC S1E9
Whether you're launching your first side hustle or scaling your sixth business, one thing is certain: fear is always part of the process. In this honest and insightful episode of Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast, co-hosts Anike and Bretagne dive deep into the psychology of fear in entrepreneurship—from the fear of failure to the fear of success—and how these hidden dynamics can shape your decisions, limit your growth, or even redirect your entire path.
Bretagne shares a vulnerable story about waiting too long to launch her business and how that delay revealed deeper fears about identity, money, and perfectionism. Anike opens up about the anxiety of being seen, the pressure of success, and why even “good things” can trigger imposter syndrome.
In this episode, we explore:
The fear of failure and why it still sneaks up—no matter how experienced you are
The fear of success and the hidden beliefs that hold us back
How to coach yourself through self-doubt, comparison, and perfectionism
Practical questions to reframe your fear into fuel
Why business bravery is an inside job—and how to take your next small, brave step
Plus: A powerful visualization to reconnect with your “why,” and one brave action to try this week.
Fear doesn’t mean you’re behind. It means you’re building.
Tune in and learn how to turn fear into your most honest business advisor.