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How To: Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

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Hello Chaos Podcast

How To Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Michele Dugar is a dynamic entrepreneur and strategic thinker with a diverse background in business, art, and education. As a seasoned marketing consultant, she began her journey by providing strategic branding to small business owners, utilizing her unique blend of analytical and creative skills. Michele's entrepreneurial spirit has led her to teach as well as to open two of her own businesses throughout her career.

Michele recently shared with us her experiences with starting a company, navigating growth, overcoming the fear of failure, and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable as an entrepreneur.

Describe your founder journey.

In my entrepreneurial journey, I've navigated various paths within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Initially, I began as a marketing consultant, specializing in strategic branding. My unique blend of analytical and creative skills, honed during my double major in business and art, allowed me to excel in both strategic analysis and creative execution.

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Ep. 142 Katie Krimitsos

Entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a business—it’s about knowing yourself. In this episode of Hello Chaos, Jennifer “JJ” Sutton talks with Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network, about overcoming self-doubt, debunking entrepreneurial myths, and why energy management matters just as much as time management. She shares how following her instincts (and a well-timed nudge from her husband) led her to build a business truly aligned with her purpose. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome or staying true to yourself while growing a business, this episode is for you

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