Episode 140: Embracing Being Scrappy in Your Creative Business

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to make it work when life and business don’t give you perfect conditions. From recording in the back of my car to running meetings on a YMCA bench, this summer stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. What I discovered? Scrappy action can actually build more momentum, creativity, and resilience than waiting for everything to line up just right.

The Tension Between Perfection and Progress
As creatives, we often hold ourselves to impossibly high standards. I’ll share my own wrestle with wanting A+ work while juggling kids, a household, and a business. The truth is, perfectionism can keep us paralyzed, but giving ourselves permission to be “good enough” keeps us moving forward.

Surprising Benefits of Scrappy Seasons
From authenticity that shines through the mess, to creativity sparked by limited resources, I’ve learned that scrappy seasons aren’t something to dread…they’re full of unexpected gifts. I’ll share real examples, including the lessons learned from releasing “archived” podcast episodes when new ones weren’t possible, and why my audience responded with more grace than I gave myself.

Shifting The Mindset
We’ll also talk about practical ways to reframe your thinking: redefining what success looks like, setting a “minimum standard” that still serves your audience, and celebrating small scrappy wins. These shifts make space for grace, resilience, and forward motion even when life feels chaotic.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that done really is better than perfect. If you’ve been waiting for ideal conditions before starting or sharing your work, consider this your invitation to let go of perfection and choose progress. Tune in, take notes, and leave encouraged to take one scrappy action this week, you might be surprised at what happens next.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Perfection isn’t required. Showing up consistently matters more than polished results.

• Working scrappy builds resilience, creativity, and momentum when life feels messy.

• Authentic, real moments often connect with your audience more deeply than “perfect” ones.

• Define your minimum standard, what’s the simplest version of your work that still serves?

• Celebrate scrappy wins, they’re proof of your determination and resourcefulness.

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