26: 3 Hot Takes That’ll Help You Start Your Business

26: 3 Hot Takes That’ll Help You Start Your Business Embracing Imperfection Might Be the Best Thing for Your Creative Business In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal encourages creators and entrepreneurs to push past their fears and take action, even if things aren't perfect. Sharing personal anecdotes and inspirations from successful entrepreneurs like Barbara Corcoran and Marie Forleo, Virginia introduces three powerful mantras: 'Start before you're ready,' 'You don't have to get it right, you just have to get it going,' and 'Be brave enough to be bad at something new.' These principles emphasize progress over perfection and the importance of taking the first step in your creative journey. Virginia also shares practical advice on overcoming self-doubt and embracing the learning process, urging creatives to take action today. Tune in for motivational insights and join the Maker's Path membership for ongoing support and community. The VirginiaLeighStudio Home page: https://www.virginialeighstudio.com 00:00 Introduction: Taking the First Step in Your Creative Journey 01:04 Three Strategies to Overcome Doubt and Make Progress 03:25 Strategy 1: Start Before You Are Ready 08:29 Strategy 2: You Don't Have to Get It Right, Just Get It Going 12:55 Strategy 3: Be Brave Enough to Be Bad at Something New 17:57 Conclusion: Embrace Progress Over Perfection 20:00 Join the Community: Maker's Path Membership Connect with Virginia: Website = https://www.virginialeighstudio.com Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/virginialeighstudio/ Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/virginialeighstudio Join “The Maker’s Path” Membership: https://www.virginialeighstudio.com/themakerspath