How to Shoot Your Shot and Actually Get a Yes (The Exact Strategy I Used to Build a Global Podcast)

In this episode of Reclaiming Bossy, we’re breaking down the art of shooting your shot and how to reach out, build genuine connections, and get people to actually say yes to you.This episode is part of the Amsterdam season, where I take you behind the scenes of how I created an international podcast series from scratch. No huge budget, no established network in the city, no perfect plan, just an idea, a vision, and the willingness to go for it.We’re talking about how I reached out to founders in Amsterdam, built relationships from nothing, and turned that into a full podcast season, but more importantly the mindset and strategy behind creating your own opportunities.If you’re trying to grow your network, build something meaningful, or stop waiting and start doing, this episode will give you both the confidence and the tools to start.Timestamps00:00:00 - introduction00:01:06 - the fear of asking and getting rejected00:01:49 - reaching out to amsterdam founders00:03:55 - advice for cold outreach online00:04:45 - humanizing your approach00:05:37 - bringing value and joy to collaborations00:06:58 - the importance of knowing what you want00:07:40 - doing a weekly energy audit00:08:45 - making vision board bingo grids00:10:06 - rewiring limiting beliefs00:11:08 - creating an opportunity radar00:12:49 - homework for the episode00:13:17 - reframing rejection as data00:14:50 - summary and final adviceKey takeawaysYou don’t need permission to create opportunities.People are more open than you think if you approach them right.Rejection is data, not a reflection of your worthHumanise your approachIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs to shoot their shot this week.BUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]