In this episode of Become Your Own Boss, Monica reminds listeners that ideas are not the finish line—they're only the starting point. Through storytelling, real-life business lessons, and a personal look into her own journey, Monica challenges you to ask yourself: are you executing or just imagining? If you've been stuck in planning, waiting for perfect timing, or fearing failure, this episode is your wake-up call. Execution may not be glamorous, but it’s where growth begins.
Episode Quote: Ideas are easy. Execution is everything. ~John Doerr
What you will learn in this episode:
How to stop overthinking and start acting
How to overcome fear and use it as fuel
How to stop waiting for the “perfect” time
How to take the first small but meaningful step
How to build momentum even without all the answers
How to use accountability and community to stay on track
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Ways to reach Monica:
Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast
Email: monica@monicaallen.com
Who is Monica?
Monica Allen grew up in a small town in Georgia with her single mom, who had her at age 18, her grandmother, and her uncle. Living below the poverty line for all of her young life, Monica was determined to break the cycle. As the first in her immediate family to attend a 4-year university, Monica worked in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for eight years and earned her Master of Business Administration.
Leaving to embark on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005, she is now a serial entrepreneur, owning several businesses. She is the co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS, and Deuce Equity Group. She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller (The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More).
She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and small business owners with tips to launch, grow, and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God have led to her success.