Serial entrepreneur and community growth expert Shannan Monson and I get real about what it means to be a business owner. Forget the glam photoshoots and champagne toasts一we’re talking about handling the 2 AM crises and navigating self-doubt. Shannan and I discuss seven misconceptions about entrepreneurship and what we wish more business owners would be honest about. Tune in to learn more about Shannan’s inspiring journey and major lessons that she’s learned along the way.     IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Shannan transitioned from personal trainer to entrepreneur Why saying no is so important for your dreams Helpful affirmations Shannan uses to remind her of her power  Learning how to speak up more, especially as a woman in business  Letting go of unrealistic expectations and standards that we see on social media    RESOURCES ENTER TO WIN OUR $2,800 HOLIDAY SWEEPSTAKES! Thanks Territory Foods. To save $75 across your first three orders, plus free shipping, go to territoryfoods.com and use the promo code LORI75. Thanks Liquid IV. To save 25% on your order, go to liquidiv.com and use the promo code HAPPY. Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH SHANNAN Website: shannanmonson.com Instagram: @shannanmonson   CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   GUEST BIOShannan Monson is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women speak up, own their worth, and take back their power.  A self-made serial entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Google, Shannan went from young stay-at-home mom to starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses from her living room floor.  With a monthly reach of over 5 million, Shannan’s mission is to close the gender gap, cancel traditional gender roles, and help women choose themselves first.  Shannan has consulted for hundreds of female-founded businesses, spoken at Harvard’s Women in Business conference, and been featured in Parents, Entrepreneur, and more, and named one of “12 Female Entrepreneurs You Need to Follow”.  Shannan’s stories and advice regularly go viral on social media with over 20 million views and a readership around the world.