Your Graduation Story
Honestly, this program was a huge blessing. I didn't know it would be this valuable. I thought I would just learn how to create a business, but it's so much more. It definitely has helped me walk through some of my fears and anxieties regarding creating a business - such as I'm not good enough, I'm not qualified, no one will listen, etc.
I had such a hard time deciding on my niche and what I could share with the world. I finally decided on music, and I set out to make a simple program to help people learn how to play & read music, with the end goal of performing it in public or posting it online.
In truth, I wasn't very excited about it until these last few weeks when it all started coming together & I had a vision of what it could be like. However, my main problem is that I am not good at starting conversations. I am a relatively quiet person and I find it very challenging to talk to people about my life & what I'm doing. So, I thought a flyer would be the answer - I shared it on facebook and hung it in a few stores. Although people have seen it and are supporting my idea, no one is interested in actually participating in it. Which I find discouraging, especially since I was working on the website & getting so excited about the program now. I wonder if I should choose something else? Or the best answer would probably be to overcome my fear of talking to strangers and find my target people.
I'm so thankful for the support of the facebook group and the Wednesday calls. I really appreciate everyone being so honest and helpful. I really wanted to reach Mission Accomplished, but I just wasn't all in it until these past few weeks, and then I still couldn't bring myself to talk to people about it. Hopefully within this next month, I will keep at it and see what happens. But thank you to everyone, thank you to Marisa & Susan. This program has helped me see that it's okay to dream big, it's okay to be fearful about the next steps, but it's vital to keep going & to not let your fantasies of failure get in the way. People are waiting for us to show up.
This program has also helped me see that we each have unique gifts & experiences that equip us with the tools and compassion needed to lift up those around us. There's no shame in mistakes either, I love the ""earn as you learn"" and ""iterate your way to awesome"" ideologies. I'm already dreaming and planning other projects I can work on that could combine my love for music, nutrition & mental health. But, one day at a time :)
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
I love the psychology behind the EPM class. There was always something encouraging being shown or quoted at exactly the right time. I've learned it's okay to dream big but the key is to take action, and don't be discouraged by mistakes or setbacks.
How did EPM help you become successful?
Even though I didn't hit my goal, I feel like I have success in that I've learned so much about how the human mind works and to overcome the barriers that we put in front of ourselves.
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
Before, when I thought of creating a business, I didn't know how to go about it. But now, I feel like I have the tools and knowledge I need to get started and build a business from scratch. This information has been so valuable. I'm already thinking of what other projects I can work on. And my mom has also been inspired and me to help her start something up as well. :)
What has been the biggest change in your business?
My mindset - I can't let myself get in my own way. It's just not fair to the people I could be helping around me.
What are you most excited about moving forward with your Experience Product?
I'm excited to get people into the program! Hopefully, I'll find the right people... If not, I want to try out a different product entirely of giving live "keynote concerts" at schools & colleges to spread joy & compassion and let youth know that they are loved & valuable. I've seen a lot of mental health issues and it just makes me so sad, so I want to help prevent that, or at least help stop it from getting worse by using music & stories to inspire using the EPM formula during the events. I still need to figure out all the details though.