The Hidden Cost of Chasing Your Dreams | Alex Canavan

🎧 Find Someday Soon on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/somedaysoonpod What happens when you finally start building the life you've always dreamed of, but realize you still don't have everything figured out? This week on Someday Soon, I'm joined by Alex Canavan, founder of the CNY Women's Network and host of Cultivate with Alex Canavan. Alex went from competitive dancer to makeup artist to building one of Central New York's growing professional communities. What started as an idea for a women's summit became something much bigger, with her first event attracting 160 attendees when she expected fewer than 100. But building something successful comes with challenges nobody really prepares you for. We talk about the hidden costs of ambition, learning to trust yourself, dealing with imposter syndrome, protecting your time, and why success doesn't necessarily make self-doubt disappear. *In this episode:* How Alex launched the CNY Women's Summit in just six weeks Leaving school and her makeup business to pursue entrepreneurship Why being busy isn't necessarily a sign of success The pressure of constantly proving yourself How childhood experiences shape our confidence and leadership Building a personal brand and taking bigger opportunities Why successful people are still figuring things out Learning to establish boundaries and avoid burnout Alex's ambitions for the future and the 2027 CNY Women's Summit Whether you're building a business, pursuing a creative career, or trying to figure out your next move, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need to have everything figured out to get started. *Connect with Alex:* Instagram: @alexcanavan.co Podcast: Cultivate with Alex Canavan CNY Women's Network: @CNYWomensNetwork Subscribe for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and people who are building something meaningful while they're still in the middle of their journey. #SomedaySoon #AlexCanavan #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #CNYWomensNetwork #syracuse