303 - How Bigger Thinking Can Change the Future You Build

In this episode, Monica Allen shares the unexpected inspiration she gained while researching two powerful business leaders for a doctoral leadership paper: Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins and Ebony Life TV founder Mo Abudu. Their stories challenged the way she thinks about persistence, leadership, partnerships, and the size of the vision entrepreneurs allow themselves to pursue.From investor rejection to reshaping global industries, these women built businesses that started with bold ideas long before the world understood them. Monica reflects on the lessons their journeys revealed and why entrepreneurs must learn to protect their vision, embrace diverse perspectives, and think beyond survival mode.Episode Quote: Sometimes the vision is given to you before anyone else can understand it. Your job is to keep building anyway. ~Monica AllenWhat you will learn in this episodeHow to stay persistent when rejection and setbacks appear repeatedlyHow to recognize when you are limiting your own business visionHow to use diversity of thought to create innovation and growthHow to think bigger when making business and partnership decisionsHow to build with long-term legacy in mind instead of short-term survivalHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossSign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business SuccessGet your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠Follow on Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast