By Kim-Adele Randall
Let’s get real: building a business is exhilarating… and exhausting. It’s full of promise but often laced with pressure. For female entrepreneurs especially, the stakes can feel higher — juggling family responsibilities, navigating outdated expectations, and battling that familiar inner voice whispering, “Who do you think you are?”
Here’s the thing: you are not alone in this. And the truth is, the most potent growth strategy you can adopt isn’t hidden in a webinar or a downloadable sales funnel — it’s already within you.
It’s permission.
Permission to grow. Permission to lead. Permission to do things your way.
So many women wait for someone else to validate their ideas, their pricing, and their value. We quietly overdeliver, undercharge, and second-guess ourselves while watching others confidently step into spaces we’ve been ready for all along.
What if we flipped the script?
What if, instead of asking, “Am I enough?” — we started asking, “What’s possible when I back myself?”
The Shift That Changes Everything
At the heart of business growth is a mindset shift: moving from proving to serving.
When you stop trying to prove your worth — and start showing up in service of your mission, your values, and your people — everything changes:
- You stop chasing clients and start attracting aligned ones.
- You stop spinning your wheels and start making purposeful progress.
- You stop doubting yourself and start leading with clarity, confidence, and courage.
3 Practical Ways to Step Into Your Power and Grow Your Business
Start with clarity, not hustle.
Before you invest in another tactic, get clear on why you do what you do. What do you want your business to stand for? Who do you truly serve? Growth without direction isn’t progress — it’s burnout. Ground yourself in purpose, then take aligned action.
Raise your prices (and your standards).
You are not just selling a service — you are solving a problem, transforming lives, and delivering value that took years to cultivate. Price accordingly. Boundaries and belief in your worth are non-negotiable tools for sustainable growth.
Find your brave community.
Surround yourself with women who remind you of your power when you forget. Who celebrate your wins and hold space for your wobblier moments. Growth is rarely linear — but it’s far more joyful (and triumphant) when done together.
In Case You Needed the Reminder…
You don’t need to be louder, prettier, thinner, more polished, or more like her.
You need to be more you. That’s where your magic lives. That’s where your business becomes not just successful — but meaningful.
So here’s your invitation from one woman to another:
Permission granted.
To show up.
To lead.
To grow with intention.
And to build a business that reflects the whole, extraordinary you.
Because you were never just meant to play a role.
You were meant to change the narrative.
And I, for one, am cheering you on every step of the way.
