Do you ever look around at people who are doing the things that you really want to do

and compare your progress with theirs?

No, am I the only one who does that?

I don't think that I am.

But if I could go back in time and share one message with my younger self, it would be this.

All great things have humble beginnings that people on the outside rarely see.

Do not be afraid to start small.

I'm sure a few of you listening needed to hear this reminder too.

So today we're going to talk about what the first small steps might look like to create your next big idea or dream.

Welcome to Powerhouse Women, the podcast for women who know they are ready for more.

I'm Lindsay Schwartz, your host and the founder of Powerhouse Women, and together we'll unlock the confidence and clarity

you are looking for to help you get out of your own way and into action around your next big

idea.

Okay, before we get into today's episode, I wanted to make sure that you saw the amazing giveaways that we're doing as part of our annual favorite things campaign.

If you know me, you know I am the biggest hype woman for the brands, products, and just the

women that I love. And I know you all feel the same way. That's why you're part of the

powerhouse women community. One of the biggest ways, though, that we can be supporting other

women and other small businesses is through

our purchasing power. And there's no better time to exercise that power than during the

holiday season. I mean, we can find cool gifts anywhere, but there's something special about

shopping small and knowing that my purchase supported another

woman's dream.

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