134 - The Power of Belief Part 1 with Johanna White

This episode started as one about visual branding but we were meant to hear something else from our incredible guest, Johanna White. Today, Johanna joins the She Sells community to share her story and this story truly has shaped her success not because of the circumstance but by what she chose to do about it. Listen to this emotional and powerful episode as Johanna shares her battle with a brain tumor and her bewilderment with the rollercoaster of modern medicine. In the end, Johanna learned about the illusion of certainty and chose joy instead. The experience made Johanna realize that she was meant for more than her day job and is now an award-winning graphic designer and visual branding strategist. She uses her talents to design premium brand identities that create impactful first impressions. Don’t worry. She’ll be back for a part 2 where she dives deep into her strategies in building and elevating your visual branding. But first, listen to her impactful story and fall in love with her joy and positivity like I did. Show Notes: [2:57] - Welcome to the show, Johanna! [3:53] - Johanna started three companies in one year while battling a brain tumor. [5:29] - The brain tumor and the experience with that was the catalyst for Johanna to accomplish what she has. She shares what her life was like prior to changing mindsets. [8:09] - The experience wasn’t just an obstacle to overcome. [9:12] - Johanna was working multiple jobs and shares the time she received the news of her tumor. [10:05] - Through it all, Johanna learned about the illusion of certainty. [11:33] - Without health insurance, Johanna was told by many to quit her job and receive Social Security. [14:12] - “I had reached the end of my ability to play it safe.” - Johanna White [15:07] - Johanna reached the decision that she was made for more than her day job. [17:04] - With the negativity of the people around her, Johanna changed her circle. [19:06] - We don’t fear the circumstance. We fear how the circumstance makes us feel. [20:20] - She couldn’t control the circumstance, but she could control the fear. [21:41] - It only takes one voice telling you that you can do what everyone else says is impossible. [22:51] - What you believe matters but what you do about your belief matters more. [24:52] - Johanna shares what she started doing with the help and how a close friend pushed her. [29:18] - Those in authority have a lot of power with their words. [33:14] - Johanna wanted certainty so badly that she didn’t care about the risks. [34:50] - When you get to the next level, your old fears come back. [36:37] - How does Johanna use the illusion of certainty in her life presently? [38:51] - Nothing is certain, especially in the current state the world is in, but Johanna can always choose joy. [40:51] - Certainty cannot be the goal. Joy does. [43:50] - Johanna started a business called Uniquely Yoga. Links and Resources: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube She Sells with Elyse Archer Home Page Connect with Johanna: Website | Facebook | Instagram