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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 17 MIN

I Never Meant To Go Quiet (But Here's Why I Did)

from Being a Business Owner · host Alexis Charkiw

I said I was taking the summer off. Then summer turned into months. And if I'm being honest, it wasn't just a break. I'd lost my voice. Somewhere along the way I'd convinced myself that unless I had a hot take or something controversial to say, maybe I didn't have anything worth saying at all. (Spoiler…I was wrong!) In this episode I'm getting honest about where I've been, what's been building behind the scenes, and the two things that happened that made me realise I couldn't stay quiet any longer. I'm sharing: Why imposter syndrome quietly talked me out of showing up (and why so many entrepreneurs feel the same). The client story that genuinely shook me, and why having clean financial data can make or break a business. What I've been building while I was away, including new ways to support business owners. Why I'm back, and what this podcast looks like from here Because you don't need hot takes to have a voice worth listening to. You just need to be honest. And if you've ever talked yourself out of showing up, this one's for you, whether you're just starting out or years into running your business! Let's Connect: Website LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Be sure to check out: Ways to work with me Right Click Accounting Blackline Academy

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