Hey there, Solo Star. Today’s topic might hit closer to home than you expect. I want to talk about confidence and self-esteem—not in the morning-affirmation kind of way, but in the real way. The kind of confidence that helps you speak clearly about what you offer, price your services without shrinking, and show up consistently—especially when no one is clapping for you yet.

If you've ever thought, “I should feel better about myself by now,” or “Why do I keep second-guessing everything?”—you’re not alone. In fact, confidence and self-esteem are two of the most common inner struggles I hear about from women solopreneurs. And they are often confused for each other—yet they show up differently and need different support.

So today, I’m breaking down 3 things you really need to know about confidence and self-esteem, especially if you’re growing a solo business. Let’s make this simple and practical, so you leave with clarity—and a few tools you can actually use.

Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/3-things-you-should-know-about-confidence-and-self-esteem.

Today, we're talking about something that seems harmless on the surface but is quietly draining your energy, your focus, and your potential—doing all the small stuff on your own. I know you’re capable. You’ve figured out how to juggle a dozen different tasks every day. But if you’re honest, deep down you know something’s not working. You’re stuck in the busy work, and the big dreams you started this solo business for keep getting pushed to the back burner.

This episode is your wake-up call and your invitation to stop trying to do it all—and start doing what actually grows your business.

Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/why-doing-small-stuff-on-your-own-hurts-the-big-picture-for-success.

Are you thinking about starting your own business? Do you have a deep desire to do your own thing, have freedom and time to do what you want? Are you excited about having unlimited earning power? Well, there are many women who have accomplished that, and I wanted to share with you a few things they learned along the way.

Here is the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/5-top-tips-to-make-it-as-a-woman-solopreneur.

Hey there, beautiful solopreneurs. Today, we’re digging into something so many women silently struggle with: Survival Mode. You know what I’m talking about—those days (or weeks… or years) where you’re doing everything just to stay afloat. You’re constantly reacting, constantly managing, and constantly exhausted.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. And the hardest part? You don’t even realize it’s become your norm. That’s why today’s episode is all about showing you why survival mode keeps you stuck—and more importantly, how to break free from it so your business can grow with clarity and confidence.

Here is the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/why-survival-mode-keeps-you-stuck.

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work or how much you earn, money still feels heavy? Like it’s always just out of reach—or worse, a problem instead of a solution?

If you've ever avoided checking your bank account or felt guilty about charging what you're worth, you're not alone. Today, we’re talking about something real and personal—your relationship with money.

Because money isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s deeply emotional, and for many women solopreneurs, it’s tangled up with shame, fear, and old stories we never even realized we were carrying. This episode might just be the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed.

Here’s the link to this episode on Sandra’s website if you’d like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/your-relationship-with-money-matters.

Often, us women solopreneurs get in a negative loop, and one that's really hard to break. So, the is: you know you need to make a decision, you instantly feel insecure, and it tears down your confidence. That's the "Insecure Loope", and it's keeping you stuck.

Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/what-tears-down-your-confidence.

I really freaked out the other day when I realized that I was in the middle of some sort of meltdown, and it went on for a couple of days. After it was over, I was exhausted. So, what was it that I experienced? That's our topic today.

Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out:
https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/signs-youre-have-a-breakthrough.

If you're ever found yourself holding back because you don't want to feel pain, disappointment, or rejection, this episode is for you. We're going to explore what this fear really means, what causes it, and how you can start to overcome it.

Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out:
https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/how-the-fear-of-being-hurt-can-hold-you-back.