Episode Details

What a pleasure to sit down with storytelling strategist and podcast host Shaunna Lee on this episode of Relatable Wisdom. Shaunna brought a refreshingly honest quote to the table: "Baby steps are better than no steps." If you've ever found yourself frozen by perfectionism or caught in analysis paralysis, Shaunna’s story will feel especially relevant. She shares her journey from spending nearly two years overthinking her podcast launch to finally embracing that momentum builds with even the smallest action. We talk about why so many of us hold out for giant leaps and how, in reality, all those leaps are nothing more than the sum of our baby steps. Shaunna gives practical examples—from starting a podcast, to writing a book, to reinventing yourself after life’s plot twists—showing how a tiny push is often the key to progress. This episode is a gentle nudge to stop waiting for perfect and start celebrating progress, however it looks. If you need permission to begin, this conversation is for you.

Connect With Shaunna Lee
Website: https://www.empoweredendeavors.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplyshaunnalee/

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Chapters
00:00 Analysis Paralysis and Starting
00:40 Guest Introduction and Quote Reveal
01:16 "Baby Steps Are Better Than No Steps"
01:56 The Power of Small Progress
02:44 Are Giant Steps Just Baby Steps?
03:57 Why We Strive for Perfection
05:09 Growth Through Practice
06:12 Podcast Evolution and Rebranding
07:25 Why People Avoid Small Steps
08:31 Fear, Standards, and Self-Rejection
09:29 Embracing Imperfection
10:01 Pausing for Email Sign-Up
10:41 Nobody's Listening at the Start
11:01 Rejecting Ourselves Too Soon
11:58 Naming Your Inner Critic
12:39 Baby Steps, Repeated
13:01 Just Do It—Nike’s Wisdom
13:27 Editing and Production Realities
14:27 Baby Actions Lead to Growth
15:22 Tools and Training Wheels
16:51 Launching a Podcast Quickly
17:33 Just Release an Episode
18:16 Doing Teaches More Than Planning
18:51 Moving Past the Planning Phase
19:35 Problems Emerge Only After Starting
20:03 Worry Versus Actual Challenges
20:46 Invitation to “My Podcast Story”
21:19 Where to Find Shaunna Online
22:12 Outro and Thanks