You Don’t Need to Be Perfect to Be Seen with Gabrielle Mills

Thinking about leaving your corporate job to start your own business? Gabrielle Mills did just that—and in this episode, she shares the raw truth about what it really took to build Sourced, a full-service back-office firm, from the ground up.Host Tori Barker sits down with Gabrielle, founder and president of Sourced, to talk about the leap from employee to CEO, the mindset shifts that helped her lead with boldness, and the early mistakes that turned into her greatest business lessons.They also explore what visibility really looks like when you’re building something from scratch and why taking imperfect action and simply putting yourself out there is often the most powerful first step.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:01:45 – Gabrielle’s journey from corporate marketing to co-founding Sourced.04:00 – The mindset shift behind stepping into entrepreneurship06:45 – What Sourced. actually does and how it supports founders09:30 – How Gabrielle’s approach to visibility changed when she became the face of her brand12:30 – Why “done is better than perfect” is a powerful visibility mantra16:00 – Mistakes Gabrielle made early on and how they helped her grow21:00 – The role of operations and systems in freeing you up to be more visible24:30 – Why your season of business impacts your visibility and how to give yourself graceWhether you're just getting started or looking to grow with more clarity, this episode will give you the courage to show up and the confidence to lead.