24. Build It Messy: One Year of Going Ugly Early With Ilūme Network
Published 3 weeks ago
Description
Your goals may not be where you hoped — and this episode will give you permission to be proud of yourself anyway.
One year after publicly announcing Ilūme Network, Shay sits down for an honest personal reflection on what building something new has actually looked like: the insecurities she didn't expect, the goals she hasn't hit, the things God confirmed before she even started, and why she keeps throttling back growth to protect her marriage, her kids, and the season she's in. This isn't a highlight reel — it's the real internal processing of an entrepreneur who's surrendering pace and outcome to the Lord and learning what it means to adventure with Him even when the path is foggy.
Wherever you are in your building journey heading into Q4, this episode is your invitation to look back, acknowledge what you've done, and tell yourself you're proud.
Chapters
00:00 Facing Personal Narratives and Limiting Beliefs
03:42 Reflecting on a Year of Building and Launching
07:46 The Revelation of Building a National Christian Women's Entrepreneurial Network
11:02 Trusting God's Provision and Timing
14:17 Overcoming Insecurity and Embracing Limitations
17:10 Celebrating a Year of Growth and God's Faithfulness
18:07 Challenges of Showing Up on Camera and Content Creation
19:01 Balancing Excellence and Imperfection in Content
20:27 Leaning Into Uniqueness and Authenticity
22:22 Measuring Effectiveness and Impact in Business
23:50 Balancing Family, Capacity, and Business Growth
24:47 Working on Personal Narratives and Self-Belief
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