Summary:
In this raw and honest episode, I take you behind the scenes of a moment that could have easily derailed me—my website crashing right after my first live training, at the exact moment people were ready to buy. The timing couldn’t have been worse… and yet, it became one of the most clarifying leadership moments I’ve had.
I share what it looked like to hold composure while everything felt like it was falling apart—from troubleshooting tech issues with multiple experts to continuing to show up for a client in the middle of the chaos. This wasn’t just about a broken website—it was about focus, resilience, and learning where I’ve been avoiding responsibility in my business.
This episode is a reminder that things will go wrong, even when you’re doing everything right—but how you respond is what shapes the leader you’re becoming.
If you’ve ever felt the panic of something breaking at the worst possible time, this one is for you.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Warnings Don’t Prevent the Impact
I went into the week knowing there might be disruptions—but that didn’t stop the frustration or the consequences when things actually broke. Awareness helps, but it doesn’t replace resilience.
Audience follow-up → Where in your life are you expecting challenges—but still hoping to avoid the impact instead of preparing for how you’ll respond?
Two Priorities Keep Me Grounded
In the middle of everything, I came back to two anchors: movement and speaking. These kept me steady, focused, and out of panic mode.
Audience follow-up → What are the two non-negotiables that help you stay grounded when things feel chaotic?
You Still Have to Show Up
Even while my site was down, I had a client depending on me—and I chose to be present and deliver. Leadership isn’t about perfect conditions; it’s about consistency.
Audience follow-up → Where are you letting circumstances dictate your level of presence?
Avoidance Creates Dependence
I realized I had been avoiding fully understanding my tech—and that avoidance made me overly reliant on the wrong support at the wrong time.
Audience follow-up → What area of your business or life are you avoiding that’s quietly costing you control?
The Lesson Is the Real Win
Yes, the site got fixed—but what stayed with me were the lessons about ownership, discernment, and staying grounded under pressure.
Audience follow-up → Can you identify a recent challenge that shaped you more than it set you back?
🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:
Lori Pine – Sharing her real-time experience navigating a business disruption and the leadership lessons that followed.
Chani Nicholas – Referenced for her prediction of a “planetary pile up” and communication breakdowns during the week.
GoDaddy – The platform where Lori’s website was temporarily “parked,” causing the outage.
Website Infrastructure & DNS Issues – A behind-the-scenes look at how technical gaps can impact business operations.
✨ Reflection Prompts:
What do you do when something breaks at the exact moment it matters most?
Where are you being called to take deeper ownership in your business?
What helps you stay grounded when things feel urgent and out of control?
🧠 Who This Episode Is For:
Entrepreneurs navigating launches, tech, and unexpected setbacks
Women building businesses while learning to lead under pressure
Coaches and creatives who want to stay grounded during chaos
Anyone ready to shift from reactive to resilient leadership
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