Ep. 152 Rachel Epps

Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Confidence is a business strategy
Rachel didn’t wait to “feel ready”—she trusted her gut, even when the risk felt overwhelming. Confidence wasn’t the result of success. It was the foundation.

2️⃣ Collaboration beats competition
From staff to students to peers, Rachel built a culture where everyone grows together. You don’t have to lead alone, and you definitely shouldn’t.

3️⃣ Invest in your brain, not just your business
Courses, coaching, masterminds—Rachel didn’t just build a business. She built herself into a leader. The ROI on education is real and compounding.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Hello Chaos
01:42 Rachel's Journey into Entrepreneurship
03:24 The Vision Behind Arts in Motion
05:20 Self-Discovery and Leadership
07:11 Transitioning from Teacher to Owner
10:05 Facing Challenges and Risks
13:05 Myths of Business Ownership
15:38 Investing in Personal Growth
19:45 The Importance of Community
21:10 Foundations and Storytelling in Business
23:33 The Role of AI in Creativity
29:12 Dreaming Big and Managing Growth
32:13 The Magic Wand of Change
35:26 Celebrating Future Success
36:31 The Journey of Confidence
39:06 Dreaming Big for the Future
43:05 Trusting Your Gut
46:36 Lessons from the Minority Business Accelerator
55:17 Embracing the Unknown in Business

🔗 Learn more about Rachel and Arts in Motion
Website: https://www.aimspartanburg.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-epps-33125614/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimspartanburg/

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