Entrepreneurship is rarely linear. It is full of resets, pivots, and unexpected lessons. The real challenge is not just growing a business but doing it in a way that reflects your values and leaves space for joy, family, and resilience.

In this episode of Avant-Garde Entrepreneur, Dr. Trisha Bailey is joined by Jennifer Ann Johnson, founder of True Fashionistas, business coach, podcast host, and author of the Amazon bestseller Grace and Grit: Becoming a Confident Entrepreneur. From her beginnings in a small Minnesota farm town to building Florida’s largest lifestyle resale store, Jennifer shares her story of resilience, reinvention, and the mindset shifts that helped her move through challenges with strength and confidence.

You will hear how Jennifer defines grace as living in alignment with who you want to be remembered as, and grit as the daily determination to keep going despite obstacles. She reveals her process for identifying core values, the importance of creating “pink spaces” in your calendar, and why assuming positive intent can transform both business and life.

Tune in and discover how to stop being your own harshest critic, live intentionally through your values, and build a business that is both sustainable and soul-aligned.

In this episode, you will learn:

Jennifer’s early journey from small-town roots to serial entrepreneur (04:00)

What a lifestyle resale store really is and why it matters for sustainability (06:40)

The meaning of grace and how it helps you live in alignment with your legacy (08:50)

Why grit is essential for pushing through obstacles and finishing what you start (12:40)

How to uncover and clarify your core values with practical questions (15:00)

Why values are dynamic and evolve (20:10)

What is a “pink space” and how to create it intentionally in your calendar (23:20)

The power of assuming positive intent in business and leadership (28:20)

Why laughter, fun, and family connection are cornerstones of resilience (30:30)

Jennifer’s “why” and how she models resilience for her children and community (34:10)

Connect with Jennifer Ann Johnson:

Website

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

Listen to The Confident Entrepreneur podcast

Grace & Grit: Becoming a Confident Entrepreneur

True Fashionistas

Resources:

My new book! Mindset Matters

Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?

Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

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Let’s Connect!

Website

LinkedIn

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Perfection is exhausting. Growth doesn’t have to be linear. And sometimes, choosing good over great is the most radical, life-changing decision you can make as an entrepreneur.

In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Campbell, author of Good Is Amazing, founder and CEO of Ready, Set, Recover, and a former media executive who has made a career and a life out of giving herself and others permission to release the pressure of perfection.

Heather’s work helps people recover from surgery by focusing on the non-clinical aspects of healing that often go unaddressed. However, her wisdom extends far beyond health: it is about how we navigate pressure, tune out our inner critic, and create space for joy and authenticity in our lives and businesses.

Tune in and listen to the seventy-first episode of Avant-Garde Entrepreneur. You will hear how to let go of what is not serving you, how to stop minimizing your worth with small words like “just,” and why celebrating the little things every single day is the key to building a meaningful life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why “good” really is amazing, and how striving for “perfect” holds you back (07:40)
• The simple framework Heather uses to stay happy and healthy (08:10)
• A practical way to support yourself with daily joy rituals (19:40)
• How to silence your inner critic (23:10)
• When to quit, let go, and create space for what is truly right (28:20)
• Why, sometimes, the most powerful answer is a simple “huh” (37:30)
• The power of the word “just” and why you should eliminate it from your vocabulary (44:50)

Connect with Heather Campbell:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

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Let’s Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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When your mission collides with a personal crisis, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in responsibilities. But staying grounded and effective isn’t just a nice idea; it’s essential for your impact and well-being.

In this solo episode of Avant-Garde Entrepreneur, I share five self-care strategies I’ve learned and lived through while navigating 16 months of caregiving and entrepreneurship. These aren’t fluffy wellness tips—they’re practical, battle-tested tools that have kept me sane, purposeful, and able to serve my mission while caring deeply for someone I love.

From loosening your grip on perfection to regulating your nervous system in two minutes flat, to fiercely protecting one small thing that keeps you connected to your higher purpose, these strategies will help you balance purpose, progress, and personal well-being (even in your hardest seasons).

Tune in and listen to the seventieth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You’ll learn to protect your energy, avoid burnout, and keep showing up fully for your mission and the people who matter most.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why holding your plans and results loosely frees your energy (08:00)
• The 4-7-8 breathing technique to instantly regulate your nervous system (21:20)
• How to make your “yes” matter by avoiding hidden trade-offs (32:00)
• The symbolic and physical benefits of doing one thing daily for your health (37:30)
• How keeping one thing that’s yours protects your mission and momentum (41:40)

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let’s Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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