Kedma Ough on Building Resilience- How to Turn a Fail into a Learning Experience -1

In the debut episode of Business Misfits, Melody and Kedma Ough discuss the essential traits for entrepreneurial success, such as grit, detailed money management, and the power of authenticity. Inspired by her own experiences, Kedma shares lessons on choosing the right environments and leveraging past failures for future triumphs. Melody’s reflections on her optimism and growth mindset are insightful for anyone looking to lead effectively. From getting past imposter syndrome to finding community and support, their conversation is filled with actionable advice for business owners on their path to financial and personal freedom. Join in for stories that resonate and strategies that work.Kedma Ough is a nationally recognized business funding expert, best-selling author, and fifth-generation entrepreneur. With a passion for helping businesses succeed, Kedma has guided over 10,000 entrepreneurs in securing targeted funding to grow their ventures. Her expertise spans from helping startups scale to assisting inventors in bringing groundbreaking products to market.Inspired by her great-great-grandfather, who traveled across Ireland as a peddler, Kedma understands the challenges of entrepreneurship and the determination it takes to succeed. Her mission is to serve as a funding navigator, helping businesses find the simplest, most effective paths to success. Whether you're launching a startup or expanding an established company, Kedma is dedicated to making business funding accessible and achievable for all.Follow Kedma Ough on Socials:Facebook: @kedma.ough Instagram: @kedma_ough Website: www.kedmaough.com All the music you heard on the show today was written and recorded by Melody Edwards. Hey Bizfit! Let’s Stay ConnectedFacebook: @businessmisfitsTikTok: @thebusinessmisfitInstagram: @homeservicevaConnect on LinkedIn: @melodysedwardsFind all my things: www.melodythings.comMelody Edwards is a lifelong entrepreneur with a sparkly brain and a passion for building purpose-driven businesses. Over the past 25 years, she has successfully started, acquired, operated, and sold a variety of unconventional businesses, ultimately leading her to co-found HomeServiceVA.com with her first assistant, Din. Together, they built the company they wished had existed when they first started working together—a virtual assistant matchmaking agency that helps entrepreneurs streamline their operations with effective systems and talented virtual collaborators.Being diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult changed her life. With newfound insight and understanding, Melody set out to master her brain's unique wiring, creating systems that allowed her to thrive in the "sparkliest" parts of her brain while delegating tasks that drained her. One of the most transformative decisions she made was hiring an Executive Assistant, which expedited her impact by allowing her to focus on the big projects and ideas that energize her.Through her...