AP 186: How Small Steps Take You Big Places || with Gabrielle Blair

Maybe one of the reasons we hold back from dreaming big is because it feels too...big! In this week's episode learn how small steps take you big places. Don't believe it? Because of that method today's most instagrammable blogging conference was born before the app even existed. How small steps take you big places Gabrielle Blair, mother of 6 blogging at Design Mom, co-founded Alt Summit 10 years ago and remains a champion for female entrepreneurship. Her motto could be described as dream big, then execute small. In fact, she admits in this episode that if she had known from the beginning where her dreams would have taken her she probably never would have attempted them. She opens up about the business "failures" turned important lessons, how she moved her family (of 8!) to France for years despite not even having passports to begin with, and speaks aloud her big personal dreams just like you've been encouraged to do this month. The size of your dreams doesn't matter to anybody but you, and your ability to accomplish them isn't up to anybody but you! See a pattern here? Tune in and be inspired to know how small steps take you big places. About a few other things If your to-do list is getting the best of you, you need a Monk Manualplanner. Designed with intentional preparation in mind you can be successful at planning! For the month of July you can get 20% off with code 'ABOUTPROGRESS', after that the discount is 10%. Remember this month that everyone who shares the podcast is entered into a giveaway of some of my favorite things! If you do this on social media tag me @aboutprogress, otherwise just message me and let me know. One of the prizes is something from my very favorite makeup and skincare line. SHOW NOTES Gabrielle's Instagram and Website Get 20% off Monk Manuals with code ‘ABOUTPROGRESS’ Makeup favorites: tinted moisturizer and foundation - share the podcast for a chance to win one! Get your first month+ FREE with Libsyn using code MONICA FREE Printables, including this month’s Progress Plan Lend your voice and experience + be featured on the show HERE Join the free and private FB group Apply for the Progress Program: SMALL-group GROWTH coaching for women (applicants taken monthly!) Join Monica on Facebook and Instagram Songs Credit: Nicolai Heidlas, "Role Player" by Au.Ra, "Summer shower" by  Quincas Moreira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices