From Diageo Sales to School of Facilitation | Kirsty Lewis on Self-Belief & Purpose

In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod, founder of eCommerce Nurse, sits down with Kirsty Lewis, founder of School of Facilitation, to dive into the journey from corporate sales at Diageo to building a thriving facilitation business, exploring self-belief, purpose, and the psychology of entrepreneurship.Chapters:[00:00:50] Introduction to Kirsty Lewis[00:02:25] From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship[00:05:56] Leaving the Diageo Duvet[00:14:02] Birth of School of Facilitation[00:17:24] Overcoming Self-Worth Challenges[00:25:05] Social Media Strategy and Brand Awareness[00:35:44] Building SoFest - The Facilitation Festival[00:44:15] Lessons Learned and Advice for Entrepreneurs💡 Topics Covered:✅ The unexpected journey from Diageo sales executive to facilitation trainer and business owner✅ How one transformative workshop in 2007 sparked a complete career pivot✅ Navigating the fear of leaving corporate security and building something from scratch✅ The critical role of therapy and inner work for business owners✅ Why self-worth and self-belief are continuous challenges in entrepreneurship✅ Building a business across three models: corporate, community, and festival✅ The financial and emotional reality of launching a festival for facilitators✅ Using fitness and extreme challenges as tools for mental clarity and resilience✅ The importance of investing in yourself and knowing when to delegate✅ Creating authentic brand awareness through social media and networking💪 "Your business is a massive mirror to your psychology."🔥 "I would trust myself more and know that what I was talking about was hitting the nail on the head."💡 "The right clients find me at the right time. It genuinely works out."📌 If you've ever wondered what it takes to leave corporate comfort and build a purpose-driven business, or you're navigating your own entrepreneurial journey and need to hear the real truth about self-belief, burnout, and resilience, this episode is for you.🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more episodes of Your Mind Your Business!Follow School of Facilitation:linkedin.com/company/school-of-facilitationinstagram.com/schooloffacilitation #Entrepreneurship #SelfBelief #FacilationSkills #SchoolOfFacilitation #YourMindYourBusiness #CorporateToEntrepreneur #BusinessPodcast #TrainingAndDevelopment #SoFest #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #WorkshopDesign #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurs #EntrepreneurPodcastFollow us on: 👉 Website: https://yourmindyourbusiness.com/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourMindYourBusiness/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-mind-your-business/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_mind_your_business/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourmindyourbiz