{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"167. How I Almost Gave Up on My Dreams: The Story That Changed Everything","description":"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\u2019t often talk about\u2014the 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: \u201cIs this really it?\u201d 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\u2019t come from doing more\u2014it comes from someone reaching out their hand when you\u2019ve stopped reaching for your own future. This is a story about identity, self-belief, and the power of not doing it alone. If you\u2019ve been feeling inconsistent, discouraged, or afraid you might become the woman who gives up on her dream\u2026 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\u2019s so hard to break) The moment that changed everything\u2014and 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         \u2728 Ready to finally take action on the dream God has placed on your heart? Join Paola for the Spring BFSF Dream Community Call\u2014a free live experience designed to help women get unstuck, gain clarity, and start showing up consistently. On this call, she\u2019ll 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\u2019re 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 \ud83d\uddd3 May 6th at 12PM EST \ud83c\udf9f Free 1-hour Zoom call \ud83d\udc49 Save your spot here: https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/1Frbt1SOQZ6DSA2KHdwBBw \ud83d\udcbb Let\u2019s Connect: \ud83d\udcf2 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed \ud83c\udf10 Website: Paolasoares.com\u25b6\ufe0f Follow on YouTube: Watch Here \ud83d\udce9 6 Ways to Know You\u2019re 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   ","author_name":"BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence","author_url":"https:\/\/paolasoares.com","html":"