Navigating Friendship as an Ambitious Woman

EP #85: There are a series of trade-offs that come with being successful and going after your dreams. Friendship is one of them. You want to surround yourself with people who elevate you, not keep you stagnant. You can't afford to be around the wrong energy, especially if you have a clear vision of what you want your future to look like.You deserve friends and people around you that not only celebrate you, but also challenge you and genuinely want to see you win. It starts by getting rid of the dead weight that may no longer be serving you and this episode breaks that down.Episode timestamps:0:00 intro0:28 episode introduction02:31 BBB check in06:41 tip 1: Pay Attention to How You Feel After Spending Time With Certain People 12:05 tip 2: Look for Consistency, Not Just Fun Moments 16:10 tip 3: Know the Difference Between a Friend and a Familiar Face 18:41 tip 4: Be the Friend You're Looking For, But Set the Standard Too 24:12 outroBOOKED BUSY AND BUILDING CHECK IN:1. What opportunities are you stepping into this week and how are you staying booked?2. What is taking up your time and energy right now and what is keeping you busy?3. What are you intentionally work towards for your future self and building?Connect with Valdez AgencySpill the Success Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/nT7MuInstagram: https://shorturl.at/lGUYLTiktok: https://shorturl.at/vjyaRValdez Agency book club: https://shorturl.at/fbaxYpartnership inquiries: [email protected] with PamelaInstagram: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/HLSDDTiktok: @pamelamvaldez https://shorturl.at/yYum5Storefronts, links + more: https://shorturl.at/JD1XjBooked, Busy & Building is the go-to podcast for ambitious women who are juggling big goals, packed calendars, and the journey of becoming their best selves.Hosted by Pamela Valdez, a founder and content creator, this show dives into real conversations about building your dream life, staying disciplined, navigating burnout, and showing up for yourself—even when it’s hard.