EP 141. How to Use Belief And Safety to Start a Coaching Business as a First-Gen Therapist
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EP 141. How to Use Belief And Safety to Start a Coaching Business as a First-Gen Therapist
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About this listen
In this episode of Beyond Private Practice, I’m sharing why belief and safety are actual business strategies — especially for first-gen therapists who are ready to add coaching to their work but feel like they’re starting from scratch.
You’ll hear a powerful story from Karol G that sparked this episode, and how her journey mirrors so much of what we go through as daughters of immigrants: feeling the dream, losing the dream, and needing someone we trust to help us feel safe enough to try again.
I also share my personal story of building a half-a-million-dollar business with nothing but a stimulus check and a whole lot of belief — even when it was borrowed — and how safety shaped every step of my growth.
This episode is for the therapist who:
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Feels scared to pivot or expand their work
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Thinks they have to “start over” to add coaching
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Worries about visibility, judgment, or doing it wrong
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Needs to feel seen, supported, and safe enough to take the first step
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Why belief — even when it’s borrowed — is a valid and powerful strategy
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How emotional safety makes it possible to show up, dream bigger, and take aligned action
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The truth about adding coaching: you’re not starting over, you’re expanding
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A real-life client story of what happens when you let yourself be seen, even imperfectly — and how she booked a consult in less than 24 hours
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Why so many of us feel like we have to crack a code — and how to stop playing the game of trying to prove yourself
If you’re a first-gen therapist who wants to feel safer being seen, excited about what you’re building, and grounded in a business that reflects your story and your values — this episode is your reminder that you're not behind. You're just waiting for the support, belief, and permission to do it your way.
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