Ep 210: Why You’re Not Moving Forward

Feb 24

Why You’re Not Moving Forward

You’re waiting to feel ready.
You want more clarity, more credentials, more certainty.

But confidence isn’t the starting line.
It’s the byproduct of action.

I had this exact conversation with Lauren Golden, founder of the Free Mama Movement. Her story is a blueprint for anyone who feels called to lead a mission but is stuck in the “not ready” zone.

Most movement starters get this wrong

They believe:

Leadership comes before the launch
Community starts with a platform, not a purpose
You should only start what you can finish

That logic keeps mission-driven founders frozen.
They delay, derail, and doubt themselves into inaction.

But as Lauren shared: You’re not supposed to feel ready. You’re supposed to move anyway.

Start messy. Stay honest. Build forward.

Lauren didn’t launch with 40,000 members and a million-dollar offer.
She started a tiny Facebook group—just 50 people.

It wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t public. It wasn’t even clear what it would become.
But it gave her:

Space to find her voice
Clarity through conversation
Direction by doing

That “practice group” became the seed of the Free Mama Movement. It gave her momentum.

Progress builds confidence. Not the other way around.

Here’s what to remember:

Your mission matters more than your metrics
Your clarity and confidence grow through action
Your first try isn’t a failure. It’s a field test

And if you're building a community, retention starts here too.
Not with automation.
Not with funnels.
With you—showing up, sharing, and starting before you're ready.

Ready for your next step?

If you’re holding back from launching your mission-driven community, download the Retention Roadmap and get the structure to start strong:
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