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Confidence comes from action: How entrepreneurs beat imposter syndrome with Marc Ryan and Emily Bitkow

Entrepreneurs Marc Ryan and Emily Bitkow know the danger of waiting until you feel ready. In this episode, they share how perfectionism and imposter syndrome nearly stopped them from starting, and how turning hesitation into action became the fastest way to build confidence. It’s a raw and practical conversation for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who feel stuck in the planning stage, and the push you need to finally begin.

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Confidence comes from action: How entrepreneurs beat imposter syndrome with Marc Ryan and Emily Bitkow

The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is waiting until they feel ready. In this episode, host Liv Phyland talks with two founders, Marc Ryan of Fairy Floss and Chaos and Emily Bitkow of VIVRA, about how perfectionism and imposter syndrome nearly stopped them from starting their businesses. They share how hesitation turned into momentum, and why the fastest way to build confidence is to launch before you feel fully prepared. This is a raw and practical conversation for entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners who feel stuck in the planning stage. If you’re still tweaking your idea, waiting for the perfect timing, or convincing yourself you need more confidence, this episode will challenge that belief and give you the motivation to finally begin.