116. Business Lessons from RuPaul’s Drag Race

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Unleashing Your Creative Confidence & Authentic Expression

Ready to infuse your online course business with more creativity, confidence, and unapologetic self-expression? 🚀

Ever felt like you're hiding behind perfectionism in your business? In this refreshingly honest episode, I'm sharing five powerful business lessons inspired by RuPaul and the world of drag that will transform how you show up in your online course business. If you're tired of trying to fit into someone else's mold and ready to embrace your unique gifts, this episode will give you permission to let your authentic self shine while still creating a profitable, scalable business.

As course creators, we often get trapped trying to make everything “perfect” according to industry standards, but what if the real magic happens when you stop hiding behind perfection and start expressing your true creative genius?

“We're all born naked and the rest is drag. Give yourself permission to just really show up as your boldest, most creative self.” ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why the “nakedness” of your business fundamentals matters more than the “drag” you add on top
  • Transform your relationship with mistakes by understanding why “you can't fuck it up” (and why that's liberating)
  • Identify where in your business it's time to “sashay away” with grace and gratitude
  • Implement practical self-love practices that directly impact your business success
  • Break free from the disempowering myth of “limiting beliefs” that keeps many course creators stuck

Grab your favorite beverage, find a comfy spot, and prepare for some business wisdom wrapped in sequins and sass! ☕️

💚 💚 💚 

Salome

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⏱️ Chapter Guide:

(00:00) Introduction to Business Lessons from RuPaul's Drag Race 

(04:57) “We're all born naked and the rest is drag” – Finding your business fundamentals 

(10:04) “The only thing wrong with me is that I thought there was something wrong with me” – Busting the limiting beliefs myth 

(14:30) “And don't fuck it up” – Why mistakes are just part of the journey 

(20:01) “Sashay away” – Knowing when to gracefully let go in your business 

(25:15) “If you can't love yourself…” – Self-care practices that boost business success 

(29:50) Conclusion and implementing your drag queen energy into your business


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