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Embrace the Mess: Letting Go of Perfectionism with Melissa Hausmann

Episode Summary

In this episode of Soundbit, host Kim Groshek welcomes Melissa Hausmann, an entrepreneur and author of the upcoming book Embrace the Mess. Together, they explore the challenges of perfectionism, the pressure to control, and how embracing imperfection can drive innovation and personal growth. Melissa shares her own struggles with perfectionism, from her business journey to parenting, and how letting go of the need to be perfect opened new doors for creativity and success. Join us as we dive deep into the messy yet beautiful process of evolving in business and life.

Episode Notes

Episode Notes:

• Host: Kim Groshek
• Guest: Melissa Hausmann, entrepreneur and author of Embrace the Mess
• Topics:
  • The struggle with perfectionism in business and personal life.
  • How perfectionism can hinder progress and creativity.
  • The importance of taking "messy action" and learning through mistakes.
  • Melissa’s upcoming book Embrace the Mess: How Imperfection Drives Innovation.
  • Parenting perfectionist tendencies in children and breaking the cycle of fear of failure.
  • How embracing imperfection can lead to personal and professional growth.
  • The balance between refining your work and knowing when "good enough" is enough.
  • Setting boundaries and practicing self-care to manage stress and anxiety.

Thank you to Melissa Hausmann for sharing her insights and journey with us. For more about her upcoming book and work, stay tuned for the release of Embrace the Mess this November.

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