Today we’re diving into a conversation most people avoid. We’re talking about fear of failure: why it keeps so many aspiring digital nomads stuck and how to completely shift your relationship with it.

I share the raw story of getting fired from my “dream job” in New York City and the shame spiral that followed… and how that failure actually cracked the door open to the freedom lifestyle I live today in Bali (yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds). Plus, I break down the real reason most people never pursue entrepreneurship even when they say they want to.

Whether you're thinking about starting an online business or already on the path to entrepreneurship, this episode is your pep talk, your truth serum, and your gentle kick in the ass—all in one.

🔥 In this episode:

• Why fear of failure is the real thing holding you back (not time, money, or your niche)
  
  
• The actual stats behind why people don’t pursue entrepreneurship
  
  
• My personal story of failure, burnout, and rebirth into digital nomad life
  
  
• How failure can be the BEST thing that ever happens to you
  
  
• Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate personal development journey
  
  
• A simple mindset exercise to shift how you see risk and rejection
  
  

💡 Quote to Remember:

“Failure isn’t bad. Failure is feedback. It’s data. It’s direction. And if you’re scared of it, that just means you're about to grow.”

🧠 Perfect For You If:

• You dream about living and working from anywhere but feel stuck at square one
  
  
• You know you want to start a business but keep waiting for the “right time”
  
  
• You’re craving more purpose and freedom but fear keeps stopping you
  
  
• You’re ready to do the deep inner work that real entrepreneurship demands

👇 Your Next Steps:

🚨 DM me on Instagram @christellatravels with the keyword "Failure Podcast" so I know you’re one of the real ones who made it all the way through. I’d LOVE to hear what this brought up for you.

💻 Ready to build your own online business and finally become a digital nomad entrepreneur

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