{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 303: Safety vs Growth","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m unpacking one of the most dangerous myths women are taught about success: that \u201cplaying it safe\u201d is the responsible choice. This conversation was sparked by a reflection on 2016, the year I started KLC and the year my brother passed away, and a question that stopped me in my tracks: Is my life truly better because I chose growth over safety? What I\u2019ve learned over the past decade is this: safety is often conditional, and comfort can be far more limiting than risk. I take you back to my corporate career at Bayer Healthcare, a role that looked secure by every traditional measure. Great pay, benefits, prestige, and a clear path forward\u2026 until one unexpected call from HR shattered the illusion of stability. That moment changed how I understand security, responsibility, and agency, especially for women. We\u2019ll talk about why big companies are often romanticized as \u201csafe,\u201d why small business ownership is framed as risky, and how that mindset shows up when women build their own companies. I\u2019ll also share a powerful story about growth, discomfort, and why the very tension we try to avoid is often what prepares us for our next level. If you\u2019re craving expansion but feel stuck optimizing for familiarity instead of fulfillment, this episode is your invitation to rethink what safety really means, and to consider whether the boldest move might actually be the most responsible one. Resources \u2192 Learn more & secure your spot for: The Female Founder Forum: The CEO Blueprint to Building a Booked-Out Injector \u2192 Join the Fierce Factor Society \u2192 Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let\u2019s map out your next strategic move. As always, thank you for listening. I\u2019ll see you right back here next week. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn ","author_name":"Business on Top with Kaeli Lindholm","author_url":"https:\/\/klcconsultants.com\/podcast\/","html":"