It's All About Swagger With Marlena M.d. Kelley

MarlenaKelley.com Today, I'm diving deep into imposter syndrome, particularly for us Gen X entrepreneurs. Here's what I need you to understand: confidence alone won't fix feelings of fraudulence. Let me tell you why. I start with a question that might hit close to home: Do you ever feel like a fraud? Like someone's going to find out you don't really know what you're doing? If so, we need to talk. Because the real issue isn't a lack of confidence, it's unworthiness. That liar called unworthiness is at the core of imposter syndrome. Here's the distinction I want you to grasp: Self-confidence is about believing you CAN do something. It's the courage to act—to launch your business, to speak on stage, to show up on video. But imposter syndrome? That's about believing you're UNWORTHY of having done the thing, of receiving the praise that follows. You can be confident enough to take bold action and still feel like a complete fraud when people celebrate your success. You're not lacking courage, my friend. You're bat

In this episode, I dive deep into a question that many entrepreneurs grapple with: Is the advice to test your niche or build a minimum viable product really serving your journey? I challenge the conventional wisdom that encourages constant testing rather than trusting your vision. While hustle culture pushes us toward validating our ideas through market trials, I argue that this approach can lead to burnout and diminished self-esteem, especially for those of us who have experienced the entrepreneurial grind with its accompanying pressures and fears. I reflect on the roots of this testing mentality, suggest that it stems from an underlying fear—that our ideas and visions are not valid unless proven through sales or approval from others. I emphasize that your vision is not merely a test; it is a divine assignment, a calling that you are uniquely equipped to manifest. Instead of seeking validation, I advocate for a shift towards trusting our innate wisdom and lived experiences, which fundamentally shapes our ent

MarlenaKelley.com    In this episode, I share my personal journey of transformation and empowerment after an unexpected health crisis that dramatically altered my life. It's been seven years since my last podcast episode, and in that time, I faced challenges that forced me to confront truths about my health. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes during a critical health scare, I recognized that I had been ignoring the signs my body was sending me. This revelation was both humbling and motivational. While reflecting on my hospital experience, I speak about how my condition was a result of years of neglecting the important signals my body was providing. It became clear that ignoring warning signs—whether they appear in health or business—only postpones inevitable crises. I've taken the past five years to rebuild my health through diet, education, and understanding my needs, both physical and entrepreneurial. This journey not only restored my health but also allowed me to refine my vision and voice as a leader in the e

Are you doing the same things and expecting different results? Are you hanging out with negative people and expecting positive results? What do we call this? I think you know. Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Are you a wimp? or Are you a winner? Are you behaving like a wimp? or Are you doing what winners do? Do you want to know the difference? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Do you have a mantra? Is it empowering you? Do you want to learn its power? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Do you know that there is power in the word should? How do you you feel when you use it? What do you do next? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Who do you think you are when you look into the mirror? Who are you? What do you see? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Have you ever asked yourself, who are they? What about who are them? Do they or them have your best interest? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Have you ever wanted something so bad that you ached inside? Did you ever go after something with all you had? Did you get it? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Where are you on your entrepreneurial journey? Where are you on this journey called life? Is your life spinning out of control? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com  

Do you know that where you are right now are due to the choices you made? Do you know that where you go from here will also be based on the choices you make? What do you choose to do? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

You do know that what you want in this life is yours right? You do know that the mission you choose to accept is also yours right? What do you consider yours? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Do you know that tomorrow is the enemy of today? Do you know that half of the people spend their time on yesterday and the other half spend it on tomorrow? What are you going to do today? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources a http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Are you in a position to act? Did you act and fail? Now what are you going to do? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Have you ever heard the expression, "All talk and no action?" Do you talk too much? Is someday I'll a place you actually want to visit? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

What do you consider impossible? Is the word impossible a part of your vocabulary? Would you consider a re-frame and view this word differently? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Do you know that video content is everywhere? Do you know that it's arguably one the most effective ways to promote you and your business? Is video marketing one of your marketing strategies? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Do you know that video content is everywhere? Do you know that it's arguably one the most effective ways to promote you and your business? Is video marketing one of your marketing strategies? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com

Do you know that video content is everywhere? Do you know that it's arguably one the most effective ways to promote you and your business? Is video marketing one of your marketing strategies? Get your pen and paper ready and listen up to get your prescription. If what you hear inspires you or can inspire someone else, then I would love for you to leave a Rating & Review, of course Subscribe. Thank you so very much! Get the transcript and access to more resources at http://www.MarlenaMDKelley.com