186: I Missed My Goals. Here's What I Learned.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what 2025 actually looked like while building a business on lunch breaks and weekend mornings while working full-time, providing for my family, and caring for aging parents. No highlight reel. No guru 'expert' advice. Just the real lessons from the trenches. What You'll Learn: The Reality Check: What I planned for 2025 vs. what actually happened The 5 Unglamorous Lessons: It Takes WAY Longer Than You Think Visibility Is Practice, Not Personality You Have to Become a Different Person Building While Employed Is the Smarter Path Small Wins Matter MORE Than Big Wins What I'm Taking Into 2026 This Episode Is For You If: You didn't hit your 2025 goals and feel discouraged You're building a business on the side while working full-time You're scared of being visible on LinkedIn (what if your boss sees?) You're overwhelmed by how long it's taking to see results You need permission to celebrate small wins instead of fixating on the gap You're a sandwiched mom providing for family while building something of your own Resources: Business Clarity Session (1-on-1): In 60 minutes, we'll identify your monetizable expertise, map your first income stream, design your 1-hour/day plan, and handle the fear of being visible while employed. Book here: https://sharonsinghsidhu.thrivecart.com/business-clarity-session/ Create 2026 Workshop: Review your 2025, set your 2026 vision, and create your action plan. Includes Annual Planning Guide + 5-Step Problem-Solving Framework. Get it here: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/create2026 Learn More: Website: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/ Subscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps other working moms find this podcast.