The Visionary VA Podcast24 Apr 2025

How She Means Business by Carrie Green (Female Entrepreneurs Association) Kickstarted My Entrepreneurial Journey

Have you ever read a book that felt like it was written just for you? That’s exactly what happened when I picked up She Means Business by Carrie Green. This book really changed everything for me.

"Shifting from 'Can I do this?' to 'I WILL do this' made all the difference."

In this episode, I’m taking you back to the very beginning of my business journey and the one book that changed everything: She Means Business by Carrie Green, founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association. If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt, overthinking your next move or questioning if you're really cut out for this, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing how I discovered the book at a crossroads in my life, the mindset shifts it started, and how its lessons helped me go from being stuck to taking real action. Whether you’re just starting out or in need of some motivation, this episode is your reminder that the only person you need permission from is you.

Key Takeaways:

Carrie Green’s focus on visualising success and mindset work helped me realise that belief comes before evidence. You have to see it before you can build it.

Waiting until you’re ‘ready’ is just another form of procrastination. Starting scrappy is better than not starting at all. Clarity and confidence come through action.

Being surrounded by ambitious, encouraging people was a game changer. Community matters. Whether it’s the Female Entrepreneur Association or the Visionary VA Circle, your village makes a difference.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to begin, this is it. Grab a copy of She Means Business, plug into a community, and start doing. You’re more ready than you think.

Resources

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