Episode 2

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9th Oct 2023

Transforming Setbacks into Success: How Kristin Spencer Turned Her Worst Thing into Her Best Thing

Welcome to The Climb, the podcast where we delve into the stories and experiences of remarkable individuals who have traversed the inner mountains of their lives, emerging stronger, wiser, and more successful. In this episode, we are joined by Kristin Spencer, an inspiring entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, who shares her transformative journey of personal growth and professional success.

Kristin opens up about her struggles with anxiety and how she discovered the power of positive intelligence exercises to manage it. She deeply believes in the value of investing time and effort into enhancing positive intelligence, even though it hasn't completely cured her anxiety. Through her candid storytelling, she takes us through a significant professional breaking point and the added responsibilities she faced, shedding light on the challenges many entrepreneurs encounter.

Drawing inspiration from her late father-in-law, a pilot, Kristin shares how his advice to make the worst thing your best thing resonated with her. She emphasizes the importance of understanding all aspects of one's craft, just as her father-in-law understood every piece of an airplane. Kristin's personal journey takes an unexpected turn as she and her family face sudden upheaval and the tragic loss of her father-in-law. The strength and resilience she displays during this period of intense grief and rapid relocation to the US are truly remarkable.

As a certified copy editor and developmental editor, Kristin struggled to find clients and monetize her skills. However, she found her calling as a ghostwriter, combining her passion for writing with a high-value skill that others were willing to pay for. She shares insights into her work with business owners, helping them refine their high-ticket offers, write impactful books, and build a strong foundational messaging framework.

Despite her success, Kristin acknowledges the daily mix of uncertainty and confidence she experiences in her job. She is unafraid to embrace new strategies, including her "sin verguenza" no shame LinkedIn strategy, which enables her to overcome the challenges of cold outreach as an introvert. Dispelling self-limiting beliefs ingrained in her since childhood, she demonstrates the power of perseverance and seeking support from like-minded individuals to overcome setbacks and excel in her field.

Throughout the episode, Kristin's authenticity and vulnerability shine through as she shares her journey of overcoming a personal struggle: preventing the transmission of her eating disorder to her daughters. Her creative mental image, using stars as sparks of uniqueness and beauty, resonates deeply with listeners, instilling a profound appreciation for self-love and acceptance.

Join us in this episode of Inner Mountain as we explore Kristin Spencer's incredible journey of personal growth, triumphing over adversity, and finding professional success by embracing her true passions. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a book lover, or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation will leave you motivated to conquer your own inner mountains.

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About the Podcast

The Climb
Presented by The Inner Mountain Foundation
Welcome to "The Climb," a remarkable personal discovery and empowerment journey hosted by the inspiring Natasha Walstra. This podcast is proudly presented by the Inner Mountain Foundation, a platform that nurtures the growth and development of women around the globe.

"The Climb" embodies the spirit of the Inner Mountain Foundation’s mission, focusing on the greatest mountain we face – the one within us. It is a profound journey that invites us to overcome self-doubt, shatter societal stereotypes, and elevate ourselves to new heights of personal and professional success.

Each week, Natasha engages in soul-stirring conversations with trailblazers from diverse industries who have successfully summited their inner mountains. They share their experiences, lessons learned, and how they harnessed their internal strength to overcome external challenges. Alongside these stories, Natasha explores the seven core principles of "Inner Mountain Thinking" as the Foundation's founder, Diane Wang, provides listeners practical tools to cultivate their mindset and conquer their unique challenges.

"The Climb" is more than just a podcast; it's an open invitation to join a vibrant community dedicated to climbing their inner mountains. It's a path towards self discovery, fostering personal growth, and developing resilience, inspiring listeners to dream high, work hard, and reach their pinnacle of success.

Join us on this extraordinary journey as we conquer our Inner Mountains, one episode at a time. Subscribe to "The Climb", share your journey with us, and create a world where every woman is empowered to reach her summit. Together, we climb.

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