Good Business Ideas, Keys to Success, Top Tips When Starting out in Business, and How to Overcome Difficult Seasons

Thanks to the GUIDED Network I’ve been able to connect with some incredible women and have even been offered some special opportunities to collaborate. When I connected with Melanie, the founder of Mama What’s Next?, we felt that both of us could offer a unique perspective to each other's audience (read her guest blog post here!) Melanie asked me if I'd be interested in being interviewed, and I was appreciative of the opportunity.

Little did I know that one of her questions would encourage me to share more than I had initially intended. The truth was when she asked, "Have you once been at a point where you didn’t know if you should continue on or not? Where everything just seemed too hard? What did you do?" There was only one way for me to answer it and that ended up becoming the headline! Read the full interview here—How I Finally Found Peace When I Opened My Heart To God's Love

In this post, I’m sharing some of my insights offered in the interview concerning how to build a strong brand that aligns with your integrity, solve real (and common) problems, and build a loyal and genuine community for your business.

Here are a few topics I explore in the featured interview:

Visit Mama What's Next? for full interview featuring Denise Faddis

Do you know how to differentiate a good business idea from a bad choice?

One of the topics I explored in the interview was identifying truly aligned business ideas rather than settling for what's popular but will most likely leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. What's your true definition of success, and are you looking to innovate or impersonate? Can you resist the pull of more likes and follows and stay true to your meaningful intent?

Entrepreneurship will shine a light on everywhere you’re incongruent. Quality leadership requires inner congruency.
— Denise Faddis

Are you afraid to “fail” —or can you enjoy experimentation that leads to innovation?

Are you just starting in business or entrepreneurship? Get my top three tips and some honest insights about what that path might look like and metrics that won't lead you on an endless path of striving. Contentment and business can coexist.

Are you ready to lead?

Authentic leadership is anything but convenient. When's the last time you wanted to follow a leader who was inconsistent, lukewarm, and lacked conviction? In the interview, I explore the reality of entrepreneurship and what it takes to share meaningful work and build a solid foundation that encourages an aligned community.


Are you secure enough in your service to be open to respectful dissent and brainstorming that can take your business to the next level?


In a world full of people (and AI) who are more than happy to validate and confirm but are less likely to challenge, respectful dissent is more valuable than ever.


Does fear get the best of you and stop you in your tracks before you're able to gain momentum?

You’re not alone, but there are powerful and practical steps that can get you past common fears that hold back talented, capable, and effective entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders— that our world needs more than ever.

Don’t miss the full interview. Thoughtfully written by a human. Read it now here.

Denise Faddis

With 20+ years of experience across the creative world—from global brands to boutique agencies and her own entrepreneurial ventures—Denise Faddis brings a rare blend of big-picture strategy, soulful creativity, and grounded follow-through.

She’s worn many hats: art director, brand consultant, project manager, creative recruiter, boutique founder, digital magazine editor... But at the heart of it all? She’s a passionate advocate for creatives and entrepreneurs bringing something meaningful into the world.

As a creative consultant, Denise knows how to help you cut through the noise and actually build the thing you've been dreaming of. Expect heart, clarity, honest reflection, and to be inspired by her creative fire.

https://www.denisefaddis.com
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Guest Post by Melanie Elsbeth, the founder and host of ‘Mama, What’s Next?