Success Requires Letting Go of People’s Expectations of You (Jackie Aina)
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I am so excited to share my debut book with you all, Start With Yourself, which is available now. You might have seen the headlines. You might have seen the social. But this book is exactly what I intended, a conversation that will make you think. And it's a blueprint for anyone who wants success without the toxic positivity. Start With Yourself is about self-reliance. leadership because wherever I go, women ask me how I got to where I am. But what you really want to know is how you can get there. So I'm doing what I do best, sharing and never gatekeeping what's worked for me in the hope that you can borrow from a philosophy that has served me so well. The truth is I'm not an expert. I've just lived it.
I've made the mistakes. I've had the failures and I've learned what actually works. It takes a lot. It takes the most. And this book is for anyone who's tired of feeling like a passenger in their own life. It's about taking responsibility for your thinking, managing your emotions and getting clear on your ideas and then knowing your next step. It's about picking yourself up after failure, being accountable, but also forgiving yourself, pushing for wins and never, ever apologising for your ambition. It's also about challenging the rules that you've been told. There is no perfect time. Balance isn't the goal. Alignment is. And there's nothing wrong with you wanting more. I'm precisely sure that the reason I've been so successful is so I can share it with you.
Start with yourself. My debut book is available now. Visit emagreed.com to purchase the book. Also available on Amazon, your favorite audio platforms, and all good bookshops.
So today I'm talking to Jackie Aina and I am so excited about this conversation. For all of you creators out there who dream one day to have your own business, this is a conversation about how you turn influence into ownership and that visibility into viability for a business. She really does not hold back. If you know Jackie, you know she doesn't. It's an amazing conversation and I cannot wait for you guys to see this one. The clean beauty conversation has come a long way, especially when it comes to sunscreen. People are paying real attention to what they're putting on their skin. But even within the clean category, most SPF formulations still contain really long ingredient lists. Now, Primally Cure is a female-founded brand that uses just nine simple ingredients, like nutrient-dense tallow and moisturizing mango butter, alongside non-nenosink oxide for broad-spectrum protection.
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One that stands out to me is their NAD+. It supports cellular energy and overall vitality, which for me just translates to feeling more steady day to day. I also like how easy it is to take. Everything comes in these single use pouches so that you can take it straight or mix it into whatever you're drinking. No pills, no extra steps. And that's really the point. It's not about adding more to your routine. It's about choosing things that actually support how you want to feel. Go to symbiotica.com slash Aspire to get 20% off plus free shipping. That's C-Y-M-B-I-O-T-I-K-A.com slash Aspire for 20% off plus free shipping. Jackie, welcome to Aspire. Thank you for having me.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–7:00
2
How did Jackie Aina transition from influencer to founder?
7:00–11:06
3
What challenges did Jackie face in self-funding her fragrance brand?
11:06–18:06
4
Why did Jackie choose not to create a makeup brand?
18:06–25:37
5
What lessons did Jackie learn about vendor relationships?
25:37–27:36
6
What strategies does Jackie use to maintain relevance in her industry?
27:36–34:06
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How does Jackie handle the pressures of people's expectations?
34:06–1:11:26
Speakers
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