
Do you ever struggle with imposter syndrome when it comes to your career or business? Wish you had unshakable confidence no matter who's in the meeting? Ever wonder how those wildly successful women got to where they are today? What if I told you that every one of them had moments of "failure" would failure seem less scary to you? What if "failure" is part of the journey towards success and purpos... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

In this episode, Host Paola Soares delivers a powerful and timely message for the woman who feels stuck, discouraged, or on the verge of giving up on what God placed on her heart.
After planning a completely different episode, Paola felt led in a d... more
Five years ago, Paola Soares pressed record on the very first episode of the But First, She Failed Podcast — not knowing who would listen, where the journey would lead, or how much she would grow along the way.
In this episode, Paola pulls back the... more
In this episode, Host Paola Soares sits down with author and Purpose Alignment Coach Nicole O. Salmon to unpack a surprising reason many women struggle to "find their purpose": quiet grief—the losses we move past but never truly mourn.
If you've be... more
In this REWIND episode of But First, She Failed, Host Paola Soares revisits one of the most practical and powerful conversations on building a life that actually works for you — not against you.
If you feel overwhelmed, behind, scattered, or like y... more
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From solo eps to guest episodes, I have been loving the honest and candid conversations that Paola consistently puts out.
I’ve been looking for something just like this! Every episode is worth listening to and I’m in!
I never leave reviews, but always listen to podcasts. I’m changing what I listen to and my self love is growing stronger. Podcasts like this are the reason. New fav podcast. (I only wanted to add that I still want to give 5 stars , but every other word you say is “right?”) Almost to the point of “I can’t listen anymore… I will continue to because I still want to give 5 stars , idk maybe it’s just me… “right?” 😅💕
Wow I am so inspired by this show. It’s so real and talks about life stuff I have experienced myself as a mother, entrepreneur and Mexican American woman. I have really enjoyed the topics and learned a lot. I’m glad to know I’m not alone in feeling failure at some point in my life.
It is so refreshing to listening to a Latina who is encouraging and empowering! The Creator to Leader episode was really helpful! Thank you!
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This show centers on women advancing in careers and entrepreneurship through mindset shifts, resilience, and embracing failure as a path to growth. Episodes feature candid conversations with trailblazing women, practical strategies for leadership, and guidance on overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and aligning work with purpose. Listeners tend to be women pursuing professional growth, business ownership, and personal development, with a strong emphasis on community, mentorship, and faith-informed motivation. A notable strength is the host's open vulnerability and ability to translate guests' experiences into actionable takeaways, which makes complex career hurdles feel approachable for ambitious listeners.
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