{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"228 | Simplifying, Leaning into Discomfort and Focusing on What Matters with Celi Arias","description":"I\u2019m so excited to share this week\u2019s conversation with you because it\u2019s such a good one. On today\u2019s episode of the Business Babes Collective Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Celi\u2014a powerhouse entrepreneur who\u2019s been creating and scaling businesses since she was just 11 years old (yes, 11!). We dive into her incredible journey, starting with her very first business\u2014 Celi opens up about how creativity, problem-solving, and just going for it kick-started her entrepreneurial journey and helped her become a strategic advisor and mindset coach who now helps businesses scale to seven figures. This conversation is packed with insights about embracing simplicity, building confidence, and leaning into community and collaboration. Celi also shares real, actionable lessons she\u2019s learned from overcoming fear, setting boundaries, and growing her business with intentionality\u2014even as an introvert. Here\u2019s what we cover: The entrepreneurial lessons Celi learned as a child and how they still guide her today. Why starting your business doesn\u2019t require a logo, website, or elaborate branding (hint: it\u2019s all about solving problems and showing up authentically). How Celi landed a game-changing collaboration to develop a content management tool through creative thinking and pitching. The importance of tackling discomfort to unlock new levels of growth in your business. How community and intentional collaborations have played a key role in her success (plus, lessons from when partnerships didn\u2019t go as planned). The time a failed collaboration left Celi homeless, how she rebuilt her life and business, and the critical importance of clear expectations and boundaries in partnerships. This episode is a beautiful reminder that starting small can lead to big things and that the key to growth is often stepping outside your comfort zone. Whether you\u2019re just starting, navigating a pivot, or scaling your business, Celi\u2019s wisdom will leave you feeling inspired to take action and show up authentically in your journey. After you listen, I\u2019d love to hear your takeaways! Send me a DM on Instagram @danilivinglife and let\u2019s chat! Connect with Celi Arias: www.grownassbusiness.com  Instagram & Tiktok @celigrowsbusiness Free resource: How to write a vision: https:\/\/go.celiarias.com\/vision-magnets    Connect with Danielle Wiebe Learn more: www.bloombusinesscollective.com Connect with me on Instagram: Personal @danilivinglife  Business @bloombusinesscollective  Podcast @bloomcollectivepodcast Join The Bloom Collective Membership:  https:\/\/bloombusinesscollective.com\/the-bloom-collective Want to work together 1:1? Apply for business mentorship here: https:\/\/bloombusinesscollective.com\/business-coaching-female-entrepreneurs Email me at danielle@bloombusinesscollective.com   ","author_name":"BLOOM COLLECTIVE PODCAST | Women Entrepreneurs | Faith | Business | Money | Marriage | Motherhood","author_url":"https:\/\/bloombusinesscollective.com\/","html":"