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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 13 MIN

Three Things Keeping Me Going in My Solopreneur Journey

from Rock the Damn Boat · host Christy Hughes

In this Sunday Shortie, Christy shares a raw and honest reflection on what keeps her moving forward in the uncertain world of solopreneurship. Building something of your own can feel lonely, especially when the income isn’t predictable and the people around you don’t always understand the vision.In this episode of RTDB, Christy talks about three simple but powerful mindsets helping her stay grounded during the messy middle of entrepreneurship: learning to live frugally and separate wants from true needs, taking the journey one step at a time—much like the “one day at a time” philosophy in sobriety—and choosing to believe in herself even when external validation is nowhere to be found.If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a business from scratch, or standing at the starting line of something uncertain, this conversation is a reminder that progress often looks like quiet persistence.In this episode:Why redefining wants vs. needs can reduce financial pressure while building a businessHow the “one day at a time” mindset helps solopreneurs keep moving forwardThe courage it takes to believe in yourself when others doubt your pathWhy persistence—not perfection—is what gets you to the next chapterA short, honest pep talk for anyone walking the long road of entrepreneurship.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

In this Sunday Shortie, Christy shares a raw and honest reflection on what keeps her moving forward in the uncertain world of solopreneurship. Building something of your own can feel lonely, especially when the income isn’t predictable and the people around you don’t always understand the vision.In this episode of RTDB, Christy talks about three simple but powerful mindsets helping her stay grounded during the messy middle of entrepreneurship: learning to live frugally and separate wants from true needs, taking the journey one step at a time—much like the “one day at a time” philosophy in sobriety—and choosing to believe in herself even when external validation is nowhere to be found.If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a business from scratch, or standing at the starting line of something uncertain, this conversation is a reminder that progress often looks like quiet persistence.In this episode:Why redefining wants vs. needs can reduce financial pressure while building a businessHow the “one day at a time” mindset helps solopreneurs keep moving forwardThe courage it takes to believe in yourself when others doubt your pathWhy persistence—not perfection—is what gets you to the next chapterA short, honest pep talk for anyone walking the long road of entrepreneurship.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

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