168: The Secret First Step to Signing Your First Client (It’s Not What You Think)

Feeling overwhelmed by everyone else’s 'must-do' strategies? One guru says 'post daily', another swears by ads, and then someone else insists you need a funnel before you even think about clients. For side-hustling moms already stretched thin, this constant noise quickly turns into overwhelm, burnout, and frustration.In this episode, I share what helped me stop chasing every shiny new tactic and start focusing on what really matters: knowing yourself first. When you understand how you make decisions, how you manage your energy, and what fuels you, you’ll be able to cut through the confusion and pick strategies that actually work for you.You’ll hear how meditation, journaling, and tools like Human Design helped me connect with myself on a deeper level, and why this self-awareness is the missing piece most moms skip when trying to sign their first client. Plus, I’ll share a story of trusting my gut — even when it seemed 'impulsive' — and how it set me on the path to building flexible income streams alongside my 9–5 and family life.By the end, you’ll know the real first step to signing clients without guilt or burnout: creating a business that feels aligned, energizing, and uniquely yours.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why overwhelm keeps you stuck and how to break the cycleThe real reason strategies fail when you copy-paste them from gurusPractical ways to increase self-awareness as a busy momHow tools like Human Design can help you manage energy, not just timeWhy acceptance (not self-rejection) is the foundation for sustainable successResources & Links:The Body Keeps the Score — Dr. Bessel van der KolkHuman Design Chart: humandesignblueprint.com by Erin Claire JonesConnect with me on LinkedInOr email [email protected]