10 OCT 2018 · Creator of Phat Fudge, Mary Shenouda, joins Lisa to discuss why she left her corporate job to follow her passion, how she took her company to a million dollars as a solopreneur, and how she stayed authentically herself through it all. For 10% off Phat Fudge, be sure to visit phatfudge.com and use code WOMENOFIMPACT at checkout! SHOW NOTES Mary’s health issues and rejecting traditional medicine [1:25] Finding the answer [3:17] Transitioning from corporate business to independent Paleo Chef [4:14] Convince yourself you can do it [8:47] You are your best source of advice [10:08] Mistakes are not failures, they’re pivots [12:26] Philosophy on ending relationships [13:26] Pushing emotions aside in business [14:45] Using emotions as social currency [16:56] Being vulnerable vs. sharing your authentic self [18:51] Embracing the suck [20:04] Don’t triage your trauma [24:12] Good ego vs. bad ego [27:28] Being content with yourself [29:57] The story of Phat Fudge [31:36] Taking advantage of being the naive beginner [35:41] Keeping sight on the end game [37:37] Assessing what makes you happy [39:03] Eat. Play. Crush. [41:08] The strength of truth [43:22] DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Terry Wahls Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/KLjgBLwH3Wc FOLLOW MARY! WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2E76DxW INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2IJawI2 TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2ylbTYB FOLLOW PHAT FUDGE! WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2CvOrwg INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2OJUJOp