#8 - The 5 Ways You're Keeping Yourself Small (without realising it)

In this solo episode Jessie explores the five hidden ways musicians and creatives unknowingly keep themselves small—and what to do instead. Drawing on insights from her recent Permission to Shine masterclass, Jessie unpacks the mindset shifts needed to stop self-sabotage and start stepping into bigger opportunities. From waiting until you feel “ready” and allowing fear to dictate your decisions, to understanding why your brain prioritises safety over growth, this episode offers practical reflections on confidence, visibility, and self-belief. Jessie also discusses how comparison can be transformed into clarity, why people-pleasing can limit your potential, and the importance of choosing self-expression over self-protection. Through personal stories, thought-provoking questions, and actionable mindset reframes, this episode is a reminder that the opportunities you're waiting for may already be in front of you—and that confidence is built through action, not before it. If you've been holding back, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for the perfect moment, this conversation will encourage you to take the next step and give yourself permission to shine. Watch the masterclass inside Jessie's free Skool community:https://www.skool.com/talk-between-the-notes-1613/aboutBetween The Notes IG:https://www.instagram.com/between.thenotes/Jessie's violin IG:https://www.instagram.com/jessiemaysmart/?hl=en-gb