Courtneyjune.design

My anxiety had me plotting my escape... and honestly? I almost ran for it.😨

Last week I led a workshop on designing a Stand Out Personal Brand for a group of woman who are in business to create a positive impact (yes, the workshop I just mentioned... here's the 'behind-the-scenes').

I wanted this workshop to be good. Like, mind-blowing, life-changing, “where has this been all my life?” kinda good😎

And when the moment came? Anxiety was like, “AHHHH, f*ck no!”

I wanted to create an impact. I wanted to build on their knowledge of personal branding—from a designer’s perspective.

But instead of confidence, I was hit with intrusive thoughts about faking my own disappearance. (Dramatic? Yes. But anxiety is a wild ride🙈)

I told myself: “You create your own reality. It’s going to be better than expected.”
And then... it wasn’t.

🚨 I was late to jump on.
🚨 I didn’t get to test my tech.
🚨 I got lost in my slides.
🚨 Forgot what I wanted to say—twice.
🚨 Tried to break the ice with "You can tell I’m a seasoned speaker." (Why. Did. I. Say. That.)
🚨 Felt awkward, exhausted, and the engagement? …Crickets.

I spent two months overthinking every detail. Rewrote my outline three times. Built slides up until an hour before. And I didn’t sleep the night before 🫠

And after all that? It felt kinda sh*ty (then again, it might have been the sleep deprivation😥).

But, I woke up to seven interested entrepreneurs who want to connect to their business on a different level.

And that’s when I got the download:
✔️ Sometimes, you have to endure the suck all the way through.
✔️ Results live on the other side of discomfort.
✔️ Anxiety doesn’t get the final say—action does.
✔️ The audience didn’t think I was cringe—only I did.
✔️ If I can forgive myself and give myself some damn grace, I can keep showing up, growing, and leveling up... regardless of the suck.

So, if you’ve ever had something not go the way you wanted—only to wake up with unexpected wins—tell me about it (even if the 'wins' are a lesson learned).

Let’s remind each other that sometimes, the awkward, messy, imperfect moments still brings us results. Drop your story in the comments. ⬇️

Want to fast-track your 2025 goals? Monday, I’m unveiling something that’ll showcase your value like the pro you are—and have you feeling damn good about it😎.

DIY entrepreneurs, this one’s for you: a budget-friendly, brand-elevating offer that’ll take you from scattered to stunning. Stay tuned 👀.