Episode 10 | The Simple Daily Habit That Can Change Your Life (No Big Leap Required)
You don’t need to quit your job. You don’t need a five-year plan. You don’t need to feel 100% ready. You just need to start — with 30 minutes a day.
In this solo episode, I’m unpacking one of the most powerful mindset shifts I’ve made in my own journey from corporate to creative business owner — and how The Gap and The Gain concept helped me reframe “progress” in a way that actually builds momentum (instead of draining your energy).
Whether you’re circling an idea, in the messy middle, or just trying to feel like yourself again — this episode will give you permission to move forward without burning out.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why so many high-achieving women give up right before things start working
How measuring progress the wrong way keeps you feeling stuck
What the “Gap” vs. “Gain” mindset is — and how to shift into the one that builds confidence
Why 30 minutes a day is more powerful than you think
The real difference between motion and perfectionism
5 Key Takeaways from This Episode
1. Success doesn’t require a big leap — just consistent forward motion.
You don’t have to go all-in to start. Progress builds through small, intentional steps taken daily.
2. The “Gap” keeps you focused on what’s missing. The “Gain” helps you see how far you’ve come.
When you measure against your starting point, not some ideal future, you’ll feel more confident and motivated to keep going.
3. If it brings you joy, it’s worth making time for — even if it’s not tied to revenue (yet).
Start the blog. Paint the picture. Declutter the closet. These small actions reignite your energy.
4. Self-trust is built by showing up, not getting it perfect.
A 30-minute-a-day commitment to yourself rewires your brain to believe: “I can do hard things, even when I don’t feel ready.”
5. You’re not behind — you’re becoming.
The messy middle is not a sign to quit. It’s a sign to keep going.
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Hi, I’m Anastasiia!
Ukrainian-born, Miami-based, and someone who spent over a decade building a successful marketing career before finally building something that felt like mine.
I didn’t leave corporate on a whim. I left because I wanted creative freedom, flexible time, and a business that aligned with my life — not the other way around.
It started as a freelance gig. Then a full roster. Then a boutique real estate marketing agency. Now, it’s also this — an education platform and podcast that helps women like you transition from “stuck” to “started.”
I’m here to teach you how to build a business that fits your goals, your energy, and your version of success.