As Boss Moms, guilt is a feeling we’re all used to. How can you stop guilt from holding you back? What should motivate you to keep going? On this episode, in honor of Independence Day, I’m reminding you to shed your guilt and feel proud of what you’ve achieved as a Boss Mom.

Independence is about standing up and doing it anyway. –Dana Malstaff

3 Things We Learned From This Episode

• Guilt is normal and bound to happen. While you’ll never get rid of it completely, you need to put it aside and not let it control your choices.
• You are capable and brilliant: the world needs your brain and your ideas. Believe in yourself and allow yourself to do great things.
• Independence is about action and doing, even when it feels scary. Celebrate yourself for being a Boss Mom, despite it being a scary process.

Being a Boss Mom is an exciting journey but it’s normal to have moments where you question yourself. Guilt seeps into everyone’s lives at some point. The trick is to not let it control your decisions. Be proud of what you’ve done just by deciding to be a Boss Mom in the first place. Don’t forget to help others along the way. Success is about the ripple effect of our actions because we just keep going.