I Spent $15K on a Studio That Got Destroyed in 2 Months | EF EP 107

My studio flooded on June 25th. Everything is damaged. However, I'm here to show you how to navigate setbacks in your career without losing your momentum.

In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of losing my dream podcast studio just two months after investing $15,000 into building it. From vintage furniture sourced across Chicago to countless hours of equipment setup - all destroyed by a malfunctioning pipe in the bathroom above.

But this isn't a sob story. It's a lesson in resilience, emotional regulation, and why the way you handle setbacks determines your success more than the setbacks themselves.

What You'll Learn: 

• Why every DJ needs business insurance
• How to move through the stages of grief quickly instead of staying stuck for months 
• The difference between emotional regulation and toxic positivity 
• Why your support system is your most important business investment 
• How to audit your surroundings when crisis hits 
• The mindset shift that separates successful entrepreneurs from those who give up

Key Takeaways:

• It's not what happens to you, it's how you react to it
• Peaks and valleys are inevitable - flexibility beats rigidity
• Tomorrow isn't promised, so start taking risks now
• True entrepreneurs choose uncertainty over safety every time

Support the Show: This show is sponsored this month, but this is the first and only month the show has been sponsored. In order to reach that as a regular milestone, I need your help. If you found value in this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and subscribe if you haven't already.

For personalized advice on growing your career, brand, and business, check out my artist development program at patreon.com/oliviamancuso

Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx