#31: Stop Telling Yourself No: The Confidence to Act Before You’re Ready feat. Makeda Boehm

How often are you telling yourself no… before anyone else even has the chance?In this episode, Lauren sits down with Makeda Boehm, a former educator turned enterprise tech sales leader, to unpack what actually builds confidence—and why waiting until you feel ready might be the very thing holding you back.Makeda shares the moment that changed everything for her: realizing she had been playing small by only going after opportunities she felt fully qualified for. From applying to nearly 1,000 jobs to closing millions in sales, she walks us through how taking action—not having all the answers—became the foundation for her success.Together, they dive into Makeda’s “Connector Method,” a simple but powerful framework: action leads to evidence, evidence builds confidence, and confidence creates results. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for more clarity, more credentials, or more certainty… this conversation will challenge you to move anyway.You’ll also hear why building “optionality” matters, how to create your own evidence library, and what it really looks like to take a small step that changes everything.If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start… this is it.Join the Conversation:Loved this episode? Share it on social media, tag @Lauren.Beane, and use the hashtag #ReadyEnough to spread the word!Subscribe & Review:If this inspired you, don’t forget to subscribe to The Ready Enough Podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your support helps us inspire more ambitious women like you!