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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

Lazy or Misdirected Pt.3: Stuck in Perfectionism?

from EmpowerHER Business Podcast · host Linette Cottrell/Coach/Accountant/Writer

You’re doing the work—but waiting until everything is perfect to move forward.Perfectionism may be the quiet reason your results feel delayed.In this reflective Soul Spa moment on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette explores how perfectionism can disguise itself as productivity. For many Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years, the desire to get it “just right” can slow momentum, delay visibility, and quietly stall growth. The effort is there—but the results take longer because nothing feels ready enough to release.This reflective pause invites you to notice where perfectionism may be holding your progress hostage. Sometimes the issue isn’t laziness or lack of discipline—it’s over-refining, overthinking, and over-preparing. This moment helps you soften the pressure and return to aligned, forward movement.In this Lazy or Misdirected Part 2 episode, you’ll experience:A reframe of perfectionism as delayed momentum Insight into how over-preparing slows business growth A grounding check-in around fear of getting it wrong Permission to move forward before everything feels perfect Encouragement to prioritize progress over perfection This episode is part of The Soul Spa — short solo pauses you can return to whenever you need a moment of grounding.From Busy to Building free download: https://forms.gle/HDmMg8wXWn72tVPg6#EmpowerHERBusinessPodcast #SoulSpa #LazyOrMisdirected #Perfectionism #PerfectionismInBusiness #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #BlackWomenInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #ProgressOverPerfection #BusinessGrowth #Overthinking #ImperfectAction #MindfulEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurWellbeing #BusinessClarity #WomenEntrepreneurs #SustainableSuccess #AlignedAction #DoneIsBetterThanPerfectSupport the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨  Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowerherbusiness.us 📧 For speaking & sponsorships: [email protected]  📱 Connect on Instagram: HERE @empowerher_biz Together, we’re helping women entrepreneurs thrive beyond Year Five!

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