From Fear to "Happy Place" - Belinda's Journey to Launching a Subscription Box

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, Belinda Ellsworth discusses her decision to monetize her podcast. She shares how COVID-19 disrupted her business and forced her to pursue a subscription box idea she had been putting off.Despite facing ageism and not feeling relatable enough, she pushed past her fear and developed the subscription box. Belinda hopes it will be successful and admits to feeling like a "brand new baby business." Key Learnings : 01:11 - 05:05- Belinda shares that she had been thinking about creating a subscription box for five years but had held off due to perceived difficulties.- She decided to move forward with the idea during COVID-19 when her business was disrupted.- Belinda sought consulting gigs to fund the subscription box and struggled to overcome fears of failure but eventually pushed past them.05:06 - 12:20- Belinda discusses feeling discouraged after two potential clients criticized her age and relatability.- She overcame her self-doubt and continued working on the subscription box behind the scenes.12:21 - 17:35- Belinda admits to taking a financial risk by creating the subscription box but feels optimistic about its potential success.- She encourages listeners to pursue their passions with purpose and not let fear hold them back.About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster.She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.comJoin Belinda’s membership program and discover the art of creating and sharing amazing experiences with like-minded people, all from the comfort of your own home. You get to connect with others online, learn new skills and techniques, and grow your network without ever having to leave your computer screen. To know more, click on the link https://workfromyourhappyplace.com/vip/