On this episode, Irene speaks with Tyneshia Perine, owner of Toodles Adventures event sitting company, on overcoming the fear of asking for help as an entrepreneur.

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Key Takeaways

• Overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability allows authentic connections and meaningful relationships that propel business growth
• Seeking help is crucial - closed mouths don't get fed
• Build a supportive "village" and lean on them, whether paid or unpaid
• Practice self-care, affirmations, and confirmations to overcome fear and move forward

Origin Story

• Started Toodles in 2020 after struggling to find an event sitter for her own wedding
• Grew slowly through networking and word-of-mouth
• Lost her husband and job in 2018, which pushed her to go all-in on the business

Overcoming Fear of Asking for Help

• As a minority woman, felt pressure to be "strong" and not ask for help
• Hit breaking point and realized she couldn't do everything alone as a solo parent
• Built a "village" to help with kids, housework, business tasks

Embracing Vulnerability

• Being authentic allows you to connect with like-minded people
• Vulnerability leads to meaningful advice and connections
• Overcame fear of identifying as a "widow" by embracing it as her testimony

Business Growth Through Connections

• Persistently reached out to venues/planners she wanted to work with
• Leaned on existing connections to get introductions
• Created template emails to easily inquire about partnerships

Advice for Overcoming Fear

• Get uncomfortable - being comfortable means not growing
• Talk yourself through the fear of the unknown
• Practice affirmations and listen to uplifting content
• Don't compare yourself to others' "highlight reels"

Next Steps

• Tanisha launching "Mastering Soul Parenting" series on entrepreneurship + parenting
• Speaking at Wedding Insider Conference and Nanny Agency Summit
• Potentially launching coaching for industry professionals who are parents