Learn why intentional growth doesn't have to be chaotic as I share lessons for Caribbean entrepreneurs on building business efficiency through the power of discomfort.

In this unscripted episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I’m looking back at 2025 to unpack a hard truth: big ambition does not require a complicated life. It requires the courage to do simple, often uncomfortable things. From moving your plan off the paper to "building muscle" through tension, I’m sharing how to stop the busy work and start making every moment count toward your vision for 2026 and beyond.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to find the "Efficiency of Discomfort" in your daily routine.

• Why letting people know what you want is a 30-second shortcut to success.

• The difference between being busy and being effective in your marketing.

• How to treat your business strategy like a gym workout to build real strength.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro: The Big Realisation: Ambition vs. Chaos

1:15 – Reflecting on 2025 Lessons

3:18 – Lesson 1: The Power of Asking for What You Want

4:51 – Lesson 2: Moving the Plan from Paper to Action

7:58 – Lesson 3: The Necessity of Patience (The Tortoise vs. The Hare)

9:28 – Lesson 4: Building Business Muscle through Tension

12:22 – Lesson 5: How to Make Every Day Count Toward Your Vision

16:53 – Final Thoughts: Managing the Discomfort Muscle

18:56 - Outro: Leave a Review & Connect

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