Episode 16 Fear in Business: How to Show Up Anyway | Take a Sip

In this episode of Take a Sip, we’re talking about something we’re hearing everywhere right now: fear in business. Fear can look like procrastination, excuses, overthinking, or staying “busy” without actually taking the leap. Whether you’re thinking about starting a business, you’re newly in business, or you’ve been doing this for years, fear shows up in different ways—and it can quietly keep you stuck. We unpack the big fears business owners face (fear of failure, fear of visibility, fear of stepping out of your comfort zone) and why the antidote is often simple: community, consistency, and showing up anyway—online and in real life. In this episode, we cover: How fear hides in “excuses” and hesitation Fear of failure (and why it doesn’t fully disappear—you just learn to manage it) The pressure of starting a business with a family, a mortgage, and real responsibilities Why business can feel lonely (even when things look fine on the outside) The power of networking done right (relationships - selling) Why you get out what you put in (the “gym membership” rule) Showing up online without the pressure of talking to camera Why commenting and engaging is free marketing (and why “posting and ghosting” doesn’t work) A reminder: followers aren’t currency—and 100 views is still 100 humans If you’ve been sitting on an idea, holding back from networking, or second-guessing your voice online—this one’s for you. Special thanks: Karma Germanos for video editing and podcast production. Portfolio: http://www.karmagphotography.com.au Instagram:   / contentbykarma   |   / karmagphotography   Hosts: Carla Filipakis (  / businessmumssociety  ) Karma Germanos Jo from JD Marketing (  / jd.mrkting  ) www.jd-marketing.com.au Community: Connect with Business Mums Society for more community and support: https://www.businessmumssociety.com.au