BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

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  170. How to Know When It's Time to Pause, Pivot & Recalibrate (Season Finale) 20.05.2026 31min

  In this season finale of the But First She Failed podcast, Paola shares the emotional realization that led her to pause, pivot, and recalibrate this season of life and business. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from the life you're working so hard to build, this episode is for you. Through personal stories, practical signs to look out for, and transformational questions to ask yourself, Paola opens up about motherhood, burnout, hustle culture, ambition, and the pressure high-achieving women often feel to keep pushing through every season. In this episode, you'll learn: Signs you may be living in survival mode How to know when it's time to pause, pivot, or recalibrate Why high-achieving women often struggle with presence and overwhelm Practical ways to slow down strategically without giving up on your goals How to build a more sustainable life, business, and career Questions to help you identify what this season of life is asking from you Why intentional pauses can actually help you grow stronger long-term Paola also shares why she'll be taking an intentional summer pause from regular podcast episodes, how she'll be helping behind the scenes in her family's businesses, and why she's excited to spend this season learning new skills and creating systems that will ultimately help serve both her businesses and this community even better moving forward. This isn't about quitting. It's about learning how to pursue purpose more sustainably. WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED THIS SUMMER: Join the But First She Failed Insiders email list for behind-the-scenes updates, resources, lessons, business insights, and personal reflections– Here Follow along on Instagram at @butfirstshefailed Hit subscribe so you don't miss any surprise bonus episodes this summer New episodes return this fall.     🎧 If this episode resonated: Be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast to help more women find this message.   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here   Join the Email list and become a BFSF Insider Get Behind the Scenes Access and be the first to know about upcoming events and giveaways! Join here  
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  169. Why High-Achieving Women Are Relearning Femininity in Motherhood, Marriage, and Leadership with Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen 05.05.2026 53min

  In this episode of But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares talks with women's coach, podcaster, and feminine leadership mentor Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen for an honest conversation around feminism vs femininity, feminine leadership, and what it truly means to embrace womanhood in today's world. Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women feel burned out, disconnected, and stuck in constant hustle mode—and how reconnecting with femininity can transform the way women show up in motherhood, marriage, leadership, business, and everyday life. Johanna shares how ambitious, faith-led women can soften out of overthinking, perfectionism, good girl conditioning, and performance-based living… and step into a more confident, radiant, and aligned expression of feminine power. In this episode, listeners will discover: ✨ The difference between feminism and femininity ✨ What feminine leadership really looks like in modern womanhood ✨ Why high-achieving women often feel disconnected from their feminine energy ✨ How femininity impacts motherhood, marriage, emotional wellness, and leadership ✨ The psychological, emotional, and health benefits of leading from feminine energy ✨ How to build, nurture, and lead without losing yourself in the process This episode is for mothers, wives, entrepreneurs, and women who are ready to lead with both strength and softness.     ✨ Ready to take the next step? Paola is hosting a free live experience on May 6th: BFSF Spring Dream Community Call This is not just another training—this is a space for women who are ready to: Get clear on what they actually want Break the cycle of inconsistency Take aligned, confident action Connect with like-minded faith forward women who truly get it If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move—this is your invitation. Sign up below! 👉 Save your spot here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw     🎧 If this episode resonated: Be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast to help more women find this message.       ✨ Ready to finally take action on the dream God has placed on your heart? Join Paola for the Spring BFSF Dream Community Call—a free live experience designed to help women get unstuck, gain clarity, and start showing up consistently. On this call, she'll walk through the 5 key shifts needed to move forward with confidence, and open up space for: Live coaching, encouragement, and feedback on the dream or project you're stepping into Connection with like-minded women who are also choosing to step out in this season A behind-the-scenes look at the Purpose Co. Accountability Community and the transformation happening inside The opportunity to share what support you need most right now 🗓 May 6th at 12PM EST 🎟 Free 1-hour Zoom call 👉 Save your spot here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw 💻 Let's Connect:   Connect with Johanna/ Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibrant-flow-podcast-faith-fueled-confidence/id1562582164    Jo's free starters for feminine flow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Win The Day Audio Morning Activation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guided Embodiment Activations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5-Day Softness Reset Challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Vibrant Flow on IG ⁠Jo's free coaching consultation⁠ 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here   Join the Email list and become a BFSF Insider Get Behind the Scenes Access and be the first to know about upcoming events and giveaways! Join here  
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  168. The Great Millennial Career Crisis: Why You Feel Stuck (Even If You Started) + What To Do Next 29.04.2026 31min

  There's a quiet crisis happening right now—and most women think it's just them. Women who followed the "right" path… built the career… started the business… and still feel stuck, inconsistent, or unfulfilled. In this episode, Paola Soares, host of the But First, She Failed podcast, unpacks what's really behind the Great Millennial Career Crisis—and why so many women feel lost even after doing everything "right." This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into the deeper truth behind: Feeling stuck in your career or business Starting and stopping your dream over and over again Lacking clarity, confidence, or consistency Outgrowing your current path but not knowing what's next Whether you haven't started yet—or you've already taken the leap but feel like you're not showing up the way you want to—this episode will help you understand what's actually going on beneath the surface. More importantly, it will challenge you to see this season differently. Because what feels like confusion… might actually be direction.     ✨ Ready to take the next step? Paola is hosting a free live experience on May 6th: BFSF Spring Dream Community Call This is not just another training—this is a space for women who are ready to: Get clear on what they actually want Break the cycle of inconsistency Take aligned, confident action Connect with like-minded faith forward women who truly get it If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move—this is your invitation. Sign up below! 👉 Save your spot here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw     🎧 If this episode resonated: Be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast to help more women find this message.       ✨ Ready to finally take action on the dream God has placed on your heart? Join Paola for the Spring BFSF Dream Community Call—a free live experience designed to help women get unstuck, gain clarity, and start showing up consistently. On this call, she'll walk through the 5 key shifts needed to move forward with confidence, and open up space for: Live coaching, encouragement, and feedback on the dream or project you're stepping into Connection with like-minded women who are also choosing to step out in this season A behind-the-scenes look at the Purpose Co. Accountability Community and the transformation happening inside The opportunity to share what support you need most right now 🗓 May 6th at 12PM EST 🎟 Free 1-hour Zoom call 👉 Save your spot here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here   Join the Email list and become a BFSF Insider Get Behind the Scenes Access and be the first to know about upcoming events and giveaways! Join here
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  167. How I Almost Gave Up on My Dreams: The Story That Changed Everything 22.04.2026 23min

  What happens when you slowly start becoming the version of yourself you never wanted to be? In this deeply personal episode, Paola Soares shares a story she doesn't often talk about—the season where she felt stuck, disconnected from her purpose, and dangerously close to giving up on her dreams altogether. Between leaving her career in national news and launching her podcast, there was a chapter filled with uncertainty, unfulfilling jobs, and a quiet but heavy question: "Is this really it?" This episode walks through the internal battle of starting and stopping, losing momentum, and almost accepting a life that felt out of alignment. But it also reveals the pivotal moment when someone stepped in, believed in her, and refused to let her stay stuck. Because sometimes the breakthrough doesn't come from doing more—it comes from someone reaching out their hand when you've stopped reaching for your own future. This is a story about identity, self-belief, and the power of not doing it alone. If you've been feeling inconsistent, discouraged, or afraid you might become the woman who gives up on her dream… this episode will meet you right where you are.     In this episode: The season where everything felt uncertain and off-track The pattern of starting and stopping (and why it's so hard to break) The moment that changed everything—and why it mattered more than you think What actually shifts when you stop trying to do it all on your own The identity shift that leads to real momentum         ✨ Ready to finally take action on the dream God has placed on your heart? Join Paola for the Spring BFSF Dream Community Call—a free live experience designed to help women get unstuck, gain clarity, and start showing up consistently. On this call, she'll walk through the 5 key shifts needed to move forward with confidence, and open up space for: Live coaching, encouragement, and feedback on the dream or project you're stepping into Connection with like-minded women who are also choosing to step out in this season A behind-the-scenes look at the Purpose Co. Accountability Community and the transformation happening inside The opportunity to share what support you need most right now 🗓 May 6th at 12PM EST 🎟 Free 1-hour Zoom call 👉 Save your spot here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here   Join the Email list and become a BFSF Insider Get Behind the Scenes Access and be the first to know about upcoming events and giveaways! Join here  
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  166.How Limiting Beliefs Are Secretly Holding You Back (+ 7 Common Ones to Break) (REWIND) 15.04.2026 15min

  What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your strategy, your circumstances, or your resources—but the beliefs you've been carrying for years? In this Rewind episode of But First, She Failed, Paola Soares dives into the powerful and often hidden topic of limiting beliefs—the subconscious thoughts and narratives that shape how women show up in their careers, businesses, and everyday lives. These beliefs are often formed early on and reinforced over time, quietly influencing decisions, confidence, and the willingness to take action. The challenge? Most people don't even realize they're operating from them. This episode unpacks what limiting beliefs are, where they come from, and how they can manifest in subtle but impactful ways—from fear of failure and fear of success to feelings of not being good enough, not qualified enough, or not worthy of more. Paola also walks through 7 of the most common limiting beliefs that may be keeping women stuck, playing small, or second-guessing their next step—whether in their career, business, or pursuit of a bigger purpose. For anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why progress feels harder than it should, this conversation offers clarity, awareness, and the first step toward breaking free. Because the truth is—what feels like reality may actually be a belief that can be changed. ✨ Ready to finally take action on the dream God has placed on your heart? Join Paola for the Spring BFSF Dream Community Call—a free live experience designed to help women get unstuck, gain clarity, and start showing up consistently. On this call, she'll walk through the 5 key shifts needed to move forward with confidence, and open up space for: Live coaching, encouragement, and feedback on the dream or project you're stepping into Connection with like-minded women who are also choosing to step out in this season A behind-the-scenes look at the Purpose Co. Accountability Community and the transformation happening inside The opportunity to share what support you need most right now 🗓 May 6th at 12PM EST 🎟 Free 1-hour Zoom call 👉 Save your spot here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here Join the Email list and become a BFSF Insider Get Behind the Scenes Access and be the first to know about upcoming events and giveaways! Join here  
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  165. Reset Your Focus for Q2: 5 Steps to Get Clear & Aligned To Have Your Best Year Yet 08.04.2026 18min

  Feeling scattered, distracted, or stuck—and not sure what to focus on next? In this episode of But First, She Failed, Paola Soares shares a powerful Q2 reset with 5 simple steps to help women get clear, realign their priorities, and build real momentum—without overcomplicating the process. This episode walks through how to slow down, refocus, cut distractions, and simplify what actually matters in this season—so progress finally starts to feel aligned again. Whether navigating a transition, building something new, or trying to get back on track after feeling inconsistent, this conversation offers both clarity and direction. Inside this episode: A simple 5-step reset to refocus for Q2 How to get clear on what actually matters right now What's been quietly pulling focus and slowing momentum How to simplify goals and take aligned action This episode also offers a glimpse into the Purpose Co. Accountability Community—a space designed for women who are ready to stop doing life and business alone and start moving forward with clarity, accountability, and support. ✨ Ready to stop doing this alone? Join Paola for the But First, She Failed Community Call on May 6th at 12PM EST—a free live experience where she'll teach on the power of accountability, community, and how to finally move forward in your calling with clarity and support. You'll also have the opportunity to receive live coaching and connect with like-minded women pursuing their God-given purpose. 🔗 Save your spot below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw — 🎧 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a review—it helps more women step into their purpose and hear messages like this. Thank you for being part of this community. 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here  
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  164. AI Can't Replace This: How to Stand Out & Become Irreplaceable with MyStoryPro AI Founder Patrice Poltzer 01.04.2026 53min

  In this episode, Host Paola Soares sits down with former Today Show producer, storyteller, and founder of MyStoryPro AI, Patrice Poltzer, for a powerful and timely conversation on how to stand out in the age of AI—without losing your voice. As artificial intelligence continues to flood social media, email, and online platforms with content, many women are feeling more invisible than ever. The question isn't just how to use AI—it's how to rise above it. Patrice brings a unique perspective, blending her background in national television with her expertise in storytelling and emerging technology, to reveal why personal story is quickly becoming one of the most valuable assets in business, branding, and leadership today. Because while AI can generate content… it cannot replicate lived experience, conviction, or calling. In this conversation, Paola and Patrice unpack what it really takes to stand out in a world where everyone has access to the same tools—and why the women who learn to own their voice will be the ones who rise. Inside this episode: Why storytelling is becoming a premium skill in the age of AI How to use AI as a tool—without sounding like everyone else Why your personal story is your greatest competitive advantage The behind-the-scenes reality of building a business, raising a family, and stepping into visibility How vulnerability can actually become your superpower (not your weakness) Patrice also shares her journey from the Today Show to building an AI-powered platform, the unexpected failures that shaped her path, and the bold pivot that changed everything. If you've been questioning how to show up, how to stand out, or how to use AI without losing who you are—this episode will remind you that your story is not the thing holding you back… it's the thing that will set you apart. — ✨ Ready to stop doing this alone? Join Paola for the But First, She Failed Community Call on May 6th at 12PM EST—a free live experience where she'll teach on the power of accountability, community, and how to finally move forward in your calling with clarity and support. You'll also have the opportunity to receive live coaching and connect with like-minded women pursuing their God-given purpose. 🔗 Save your spot below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw — 🎧 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a review—it helps more women step into their purpose and hear messages like this. Connect with Patrice:  Join her newsletter: https://patricepoltzercreative.com/newsletter My Story Pro AI: https://mystorypro.ai
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  163. She Will Not Fail: A Word for When You Feel Lost, Discouraged, or Ready to Give Up on Your Purpose 25.03.2026 18min

  In this episode, Host Paola Soares delivers a powerful and timely message for the woman who feels stuck, discouraged, or on the verge of giving up on what God placed on her heart. After planning a completely different episode, Paola felt led in a different direction—sharing a word rooted in scripture, personal experience, and a recent moment where things didn't go as expected. In this honest and faith-filled conversation, she opens up about a recent setback in her own journey and the deeper lesson it revealed—one that speaks directly to seasons where nothing seems to be working despite effort, consistency, and intention. This episode speaks to the woman navigating: A season of confusion or lack of clarity around her calling Discouragement in her business, career, or God-given dream The tension between trusting God and wanting control The fear that she may have missed it or gotten it wrong Through scripture, reflection, and real-time insight, Paola shares a perspective shift that reframes what it means when things aren't unfolding the way they were expected. This is more than encouragement—it's a reminder of what remains true, even in uncertain seasons.   💛 ✨ You're Not Meant To Do This Alone — Join Paola Live If you've been feeling stuck, overthinking your next step, or trying to figure out your calling, business, or that God-given dream on your own… this is your space. Join Paola and a room of like-minded women for a free live Accountability & Community Call where you'll receive real support, encouragement, and the opportunity to get coached live. She'll share a powerful shift that changed everything in her own journey—then open it up for live coaching and conversation. ✨ Come share what's on your heart ✨ Get guidance and clarity on your next step ✨ Be surrounded by women who are also ready to move forward 🗓 Wednesday, May 6th at 12PM EST 🔗 Save your spot here: ✅ Register Here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw#/registration You don't have to do this alone 🤍   Follow on Instagram: @ButFirstSheFailed Or join the email list here: https://sincere-wildflower-98577.myflodesk.com/hxh7gitt2i  And if this podcast has encouraged you Thank you for being part of this community. 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here  
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  162. 5 Hard Lessons From 5 Years of Podcasting: The Truth About Success No One Talks About 11.03.2026 36min

  Five years ago, Paola Soares pressed record on the very first episode of the But First, She Failed Podcast — not knowing who would listen, where the journey would lead, or how much she would grow along the way. In this episode, Paola pulls back the curtain on the real behind-the-scenes of five years of podcasting — the lessons, the mindset struggles, the moments of doubt, and the breakthroughs that only came through persistence and faith. For anyone who has ever started something meaningful — a business, a calling, or a dream — and questioned whether to keep going, this conversation offers an honest look at what it really takes to continue showing up when the path forward isn't always clear. In this reflection, Paola shares what five years behind the microphone has taught her about perseverance, mindset, faith, and why pursuing purpose-driven work is never meant to be done alone. If you have been feeling stuck, uncertain about your next step, or simply ready to realign your vision for the season ahead— you are invited to join the upcoming Vision Reset Experience, a live guided coaching and reflection session designed to help participants pause, reset their vision, and gain clarity for what's next. Register for the Vision Reset Experience here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw   This episode is also part of the podcast's 5-year anniversary celebration week, where several gifts are being given away, including podcast coaching, a free month inside the Purpose Co. Accountability Community, a beautiful prayer journal, and VIP hot seat coaching during one of the upcoming live community sessions.  TO ENTER the giveaway: Either register for the vision reset experience or leave us an Apple review! You get one entry for each!  To stay updated on the giveaways happening throughout the week: Follow on Instagram: @ButFirstSheFailed Or join the email list here: https://sincere-wildflower-98577.myflodesk.com/hxh7gitt2i And if this podcast has encouraged you Thank you for being part of this community. 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here
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  161. Why You Can't Find Your Purpose: Quiet Grief, Identity Shifts & Clarity with Nicole O. Salmon 04.03.2026 41min

  In this episode, Host Paola Soares sits down with author and Purpose Alignment Coach Nicole O. Salmon to unpack a surprising reason many women struggle to "find their purpose": quiet grief—the losses we move past but never truly mourn. If you've been praying for clarity but still feel stuck, disoriented, or emotionally drained, this conversation will help you name what's really going on and take a healthy next step forward. Inside this episode, we talk about: How unprocessed grief can clog discernment and distort self-perception Identity shifts that happen as you evolve (not because you failed) Adult friendships that fade—and how to navigate relational grief with wisdom Why purpose isn't a destination, but a lifestyle you live from Simple ways to move from overthinking into aligned action Nicole is a partner on the YouVersion Bible App and the author of Courage and Confidence: A Bold Guide to Unboxing Who You Were Created to Be. If you feel called but confused, this episode will give you language, encouragement, and a clearer path forward.   Connect with Chelsi Jo: Instagram:Let's Connect: @nicoleosalmon Nicoleosalmon.com JOIN THE NEXT FREE COMMUNITY CALL: Feeling stuck, unclear, or craving accountability as you move forward in this season? Our free Purpose Co. Accountability Community calls are designed to help you pause, reflect, and take meaningful next steps—together. Join the waitlist to be the first to know about our next free call happening in March, where you'll experience the heart of the community: clarity, encouragement, and real accountability alongside like-minded women. 👉 Join the waitlist and be the first invited : Sign Up HERE   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here
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  160. The Systems That Set You Free: How to Organize Your Life & Business (Time Management for Entrepreneurs) with Chelsi Jo Moore REWIND 25.02.2026 42min

  In this REWIND episode of But First, She Failed, Host Paola Soares revisits one of the most practical and powerful conversations on building a life that actually works for you — not against you. If you feel overwhelmed, behind, scattered, or like your home life constantly spills into your business goals… this episode is for you. Paola sits down with Chelsi Jo Moore, host of Systemize Your Life, a top-ranked podcast with over 2 million downloads and 350+ episodes. Chelsi Jo is known for helping women — especially entrepreneurs and work-from-home moms — create simple, sustainable systems that reduce chaos and increase clarity. In this conversation, we explore: What it really means to systemize your life (and why it's not as rigid as it sounds) How time management systems create more freedom — not less The connection between home organization and business productivity Common mistakes female entrepreneurs make when trying to "do it all" How to move from reactive living to intentional structure This episode is especially relevant if: You're building a business while managing a home You constantly feel like you're playing catch-up You want more peace, consistency, and follow-through You know you're called to more but your schedule feels chaotic Systems aren't about perfection — they're about support. And as you grow in your calling and leadership, structure becomes the thing that sustains the vision. Connect with Chelsi Jo: Instagram:Let's Connect: @chelsijo Free Quiz: https://chelsijo.co/system JOIN THE NEXT FREE COMMUNITY CALL: Feeling stuck, unclear, or craving accountability as you move forward in this season? Our free Purpose Co. Accountability Community calls are designed to help you pause, reflect, and take meaningful next steps—together. Join the waitlist to be the first to know about our next free call happening in March, where you'll experience the heart of the community: clarity, encouragement, and real accountability alongside like-minded women. 👉 Join the waitlist and be the first invited : Sign Up HERE   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here
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  159. Why You're Not Hitting Your Goals (It's Not Time — It's Energy) — How to Refocus and Regain Momentum 18.02.2026 23min

  In this episode of the But First, She Failed podcast, host Paola Soares dives into a powerful shift that can take you from feeling scattered, exhausted, and overwhelmed… to clear, focused, and energized. If you've been feeling burned out, mentally drained, or frustrated that you're not making progress on your goals, this episode will challenge the way you think about productivity and time management. What if the real problem isn't that you don't have enough time — but that your energy is scattered? After attending a recent Tony Robbins event, Paola began exploring the idea that we are not living in a time shortage — we're living in an energy crisis. Burnout doesn't always come from doing too much. Often, it comes from emotional and mental energy leaks like comparison, overthinking, misalignment, and operating in "push mode" instead of purpose-driven pull. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you can sleep 8 hours and still feel exhausted The difference between push energy and pull energy How hidden energy leaks quietly drain your focus and motivation A 4-step practical reset to help you reclaim your clarity and momentum How to move from reacting to creating in your life and calling If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly behind, this conversation will help you identify what's draining you and show you how to redirect your energy toward what truly matters. Because energy isn't something you find — it's something you direct. JOIN THE NEXT FREE COMMUNITY CALL: Feeling stuck, unclear, or craving accountability as you move forward in this season? Our free Purpose Co. Accountability Community calls are designed to help you pause, reflect, and take meaningful next steps—together. Join the waitlist to be the first to know about our next free call happening in March, where you'll experience the heart of the community: clarity, encouragement, and real accountability alongside like-minded women. 👉 Join the waitlist and be the first invited : Sign Up HERE 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here  
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  158. How to Permanently Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe | REWIND 04.02.2026 38min

  In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with a pioneer and leader in the overcoming in this rewind episode, Host Paola Soares revisits a powerful and timeless conversation on how to permanently overcome limiting beliefs with renowned belief expert Shelly Lefkoe. Shelly Lefkoe is a pioneer in the field of belief elimination and the co-founder and President of the Lefkoe Institute. Her science-based method has helped over 200,000 people across more than 120 countries experience lasting change by identifying and eliminating the root cause of limiting beliefs—rather than simply learning how to cope with them. Unlike traditional mindset or personal development tools that focus on managing thoughts, the Lefkoe Method is designed to address why limiting beliefs form in the first place and why they continue to show up in our lives, even when we're highly motivated or self-aware. In this conversation, Paola and Shelly explore: Why limiting beliefs feel so real—and so hard to shake How beliefs are formed early in life and carried into adulthood Why willpower, affirmations, and mindset shifts often aren't enough What it actually takes to create lasting inner freedom Shelly's work has been endorsed by some of the most respected voices in personal development, including Jack Canfield, Janet Attwood, Dr. Joe Vitale, Lisa Nichols, and more. Connect with Shelly: Instagram: @shellylefkoe  Natural Confidence link   Feeling stuck, unclear, or craving accountability as you move forward in this season? Our free Purpose Co. Accountability Community calls are designed to help you pause, reflect, and take meaningful next steps—together. Join the waitlist to be the first to know about our next free call happening in March, where you'll experience the heart of the community: clarity, encouragement, and real accountability alongside like-minded women. 👉 Join the waitlist and be the first invited : Sign Up HERE   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here  
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  157. When It Feels Like Failure: How to Process, Reframe, and Move Forward 28.01.2026 22min

  In this episode, host Paola Soares explores why so many goals and dreams quietly stall—not because of a lack of motivation, but because of unseen roadblocks most people aren't prepared for. If you've ever started the year feeling hopeful only to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged weeks later, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. Paola reflects on what truly gets in the way of follow-through and why clarity, encouragement, and accountability play a much bigger role in personal growth than willpower alone. She invites listeners to slow down, ask better questions, and consider what support might look like in this next season. This episode also shares details about an upcoming guided reflection experience for listeners who feel drawn to pause, get clear, and approach the new year with greater intention and community.   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful Get the Overcome Failure Framework Resource Here      
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  156. The Roadblocks That Hold You Back From Your Goals & Dreams — and How to Overcome Them 20.01.2026 29min

  In this episode, host Paola Soares explores why so many goals and dreams quietly stall—not because of a lack of motivation, but because of unseen roadblocks most people aren't prepared for. If you've ever started the year feeling hopeful only to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged weeks later, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. Paola reflects on what truly gets in the way of follow-through and why clarity, encouragement, and accountability play a much bigger role in personal growth than willpower alone. She invites listeners to slow down, ask better questions, and consider what support might look like in this next season. This episode also shares details about an upcoming guided reflection experience for listeners who feel drawn to pause, get clear, and approach the new year with greater intention and community. ✨ Join the January Dream Call & OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF the Purpose Co. Accountability Community  By Popular demand– Paola is hosting another dream call—  A reflective Dream Call designed to help you envision what 2026 could look like. During this live call, you'll explore guided journal prompts to: 📝 Clarify your goals and desires for 2026 📝 Identify the projects, ideas & dreams you feel called to 📝 Hear God more clearly in your next season 📝 Release what's no longer serving you 📝 Step into the new year with deeper peace and intention On this free Dream Call you will also learn more about The Purpose Co. Accountability Community that is officially launching after this call! This is the last free call before the January launch of The Purpose Co. Accountability Community.   ✅ Register here   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful   Missed the Call? Join our waitlist below and be the first to know next time we do a free event for the Purpose Co. Accountability Community!  https://sincere-wildflower-98577.myflodesk.com/y8xj68jeuk    
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  155. 5 Steps to Overcome Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back in Life & Career (REWIND) 14.01.2026 20min

  In this rewind episode, host Paola Soares continues the powerful conversation around limiting beliefs and how they quietly hold us back in our career, business, confidence, and personal growth. If you've ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or questioned whether you're capable of more, this episode is for you. Paola breaks down five key steps for overcoming limiting beliefs, explores how these mental barriers form, and discusses the ways they show up in everyday decisions, opportunities, and self-talk. This episode is designed to help you recognize the beliefs that may be keeping you small — and begin shifting your mindset so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you're navigating a season of transition, growth, or self-discovery, this conversation will help you reflect on what might be holding you back and why addressing limiting beliefs is essential for long-term success. ✨ This is a must-listen if you're ready to challenge old thought patterns and step into your next level of growth.   ✨ Join the January Dream Call & OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF the Purpose Co. Accountability Community  By Popular demand– Paola is hosting another dream call—  A reflective Dream Call designed to help you envision what 2026 could look like. During this live call, you'll explore guided journal prompts to: 📝 Clarify your goals and desires for 2026 📝 Identify the projects, ideas & dreams you feel called to 📝 Hear God more clearly in your next season 📝 Release what's no longer serving you 📝 Step into the new year with deeper peace and intention On this free Dream Call you will also learn more about The Purpose Co. Accountability Community that is officially launching after this call! ✅ Register here   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource)    
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  154. How Limiting Beliefs Quietly Affect Your Career and Business (REWIND) 07.01.2026 12min

  In this REWIND episode of the But First, She Failed podcast, host Paola Soares explores how limiting beliefs quietly influence your career, business, mindset, and confidence—often without you being fully aware of it. Limiting beliefs don't always show up as obvious fear or self-sabotage. More often, they appear subtly in your thought patterns, decision-making, career choices, and business actions. In this episode, Paola breaks down five common ways limiting beliefs show up in your career and business, especially for high-achieving women who feel capable yet stuck. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, fear of failure, fear of success, imposter syndrome, or playing small, this conversation will help you identify how those internal beliefs may be shaping your professional growth. Paola shares real-life examples and reflections on how mindset patterns can affect career advancement, entrepreneurship, leadership, visibility, and long-term success. ✨ Join the January Dream Call By Popular demand– Paola is hosting another dream call—  A reflective Dream Call designed to help you envision what 2026 could look like. During this live call, you'll explore guided journal prompts to: 📝 Clarify your goals and desires for 2026 📝 Identify the projects, ideas & dreams you feel called to 📝 Hear God more clearly in your next season 📝 Release what's no longer serving you 📝 Step into the new year with deeper peace and intention On this free Dream Call you will also learn more about The Purpose Co. Accountability Community that is officially launching after this call! This is the last free call before the January launch of The Purpose Co. Accountability Community. ✅ Register here 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful  
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  153. Growth Mindset: What It Is and Why You Need It This Year (REWIND) 31.12.2025 26min

  In this episode, Host Paola Soares breaks down what a growth mindset really is — and why embracing it can change the entire trajectory of your year. Paola opens up about her own struggles with operating from a fixed mindset in the past and how learning to shift her thinking became a complete game changer in her career, confidence, and purpose. Now, she's sharing the mindset tools and perspective shifts that can help you experience that same transformation. Inside this conversation, Paola explores: What a growth mindset actually means The key differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset How your beliefs shape your success, resilience, and daily decisions Why developing a growth mindset is essential for your goals this year If you've been feeling stuck, battling self-doubt, or wanting to level up in any area of your life, this episode will help you recognize what's been holding you back — and how to build the mindset that leads to clarity, confidence, and growth. Tune in for an encouraging, practical, and mindset-shifting conversation that will inspire you to think bigger and believe in what's possible. ✨ Join the January Dream Call By Popular demand– Paola is hosting another dream call—  A reflective Dream Call designed to help you envision what 2026 could look like. During this live call, you'll explore guided journal prompts to: 📝 Clarify your goals and desires for 2026 📝 Identify the projects, ideas & dreams you feel called to 📝 Hear God more clearly in your next season 📝 Release what's no longer serving you 📝 Step into the new year with deeper peace and intention On this free Dream Call you will also learn more about The Purpose Co. Accountability Community that is officially launching after this call! This is the last free call before the January launch of The Purpose Co. Accountability Community. ✅ Register here   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful  
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  152. Holiday Boundaries: 5 Steps to Protect Your Peace (REWIND) 24.12.2025 31min

  In this episode, Host Paola Soares explores how to start setting healthy boundaries—especially during the busy holiday season when stress, expectations, and overcommitment can easily take over. Many women don't realize how poor boundaries quietly impact their careers, businesses, relationships, and emotional well-being. If you're feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or drained, this conversation will help you recognize where your limits are being crossed and how to confidently reclaim your time, energy, and peace. Whether you're an entrepreneur, career-driven woman, college student, or stay-at-home mom, learning to set boundaries is essential for avoiding burnout and showing up as your best self. Paola breaks down 5 practical steps to begin establishing healthier boundaries—so you can protect what matters most, prioritize your mental health, and move through the holidays (and beyond) with more clarity, confidence, and compassion. Tune in for a vulnerable and empowering conversation that will help you create space for yourself and step into a healthier, more aligned season. ✨ Join the January Dream Call By Popular demand– Paola is hosting another dream call—  A reflective Dream Call designed to help you envision what 2026 could look like. During this live call, you'll explore guided journal prompts to: 📝 Clarify your goals and desires for 2026 📝 Identify the projects, ideas & dreams you feel called to 📝 Hear God more clearly in your next season 📝 Release what's no longer serving you 📝 Step into the new year with deeper peace and intention On this free Dream Call you will also learn more about The Purpose Co. Accountability Community that is officially launching after this call! This is the last free call before the offical launch of The Purpose Co. Accountability Community. ✅ Register here   💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful  
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  154. Feeling Stuck? How to Turn a Midlife or Identity Crisis Into a Powerful Rebirth 16.12.2025 29min

  In this episode, Host Paola Soares explores what really happens when life feels "off," and why what many people call a midlife crisis or identity crisis is often something far healthier — a midlife readjustment, a season of reflection, realignment, and personal rebirth. Paola breaks down the difference between an unhealthy midlife crisis (reactive, fear-driven, impulsive) and a healthy midlife awakening (intentional, reflective, and aligned), and shares why research shows that only 10–20% of adultsactually experience a true midlife crisis. For most people, feeling stuck, restless, or misaligned is part of a normal life transition — an invitation to reinvent yourself with clarity and purpose. In this conversation, we dive into: Why you may feel stuck, lost, or questioning your direction Signs you're in an awakening or identity shift What misalignment is trying to reveal How to move from crisis → clarity → rebirth Practical reflection questions to help you reconnect with your calling How this season can become a powerful new beginning If you're navigating a midlife transition, feeling behind, or craving deeper alignment in your career, purpose, or identity, this episode will help you reframe your season and step into it with confidence and hope. 🌿 Join the Dream Call (Tomorrow!) Dec. 17th at 12pm EST Paola also shares an invitation to the upcoming Dream Call — a guided, reflective session designed to help you pause, reconnect with your purpose, and dream again for 2026.   During this live call, you'll explore guided journal prompts to: 📝 Clarify your goals and desires for 2026 📝 Identify the projects, ideas & dreams you feel called to 📝 Hear God more clearly in your next season 📝 Release what's no longer serving you 📝 Step into the new year with deeper peace and intention This is the last free call before the January launch of The Purpose Co. Accountability Community. ✅Register Here 💻 Let's Connect: 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here 📩 6 Ways to Know You're Walking In Your Calling (Free Resource) 133. Why You Need To Develop This 1 Thing To Be Successful