Have you ever been held back in life from doing something that you really wanted to do? Or got scared that you might ‘lose it all’ after the hard work was already done?
If so, you wouldn’t be alone. The fear of failure is a real thing- and if we’re being honest, it affects way more of us than we’d ever like to admit.
In today’s Fridays with Friends feature, we are chatting with Michelle Dammen, who walks us through the last few years when she damn near bankrupt her 10 million dollar company because she couldn’t let go.
She was holding onto the business too tightly, and her white-knuckling almost caused her to lose everything… including the relationships closest to her.
Together we chat about the rockslide that life gave her, which didn’t just result in business challenges but severe health problems too (like being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and being 100 pounds overweight).
She’s here to cut through the BS and share what really works to pull yourself out when you’re in those dark places- and the best part is, it’s a step that anyone can take today.
Let’s dive in, shall we?
Here’s A Little About Michelle + Her Journey:
Michelle Dammen is a business owner, leadership coach, and speaker who helps women navigate burnout, identity shifts, and the transition from survival mode to aligned leadership.
As the founder of G3 Unfiltered and Chief Growth Officer of a multimillion-dollar company, Michelle brings a grounded, no-BS perspective to healing, boundaries, and redefining success.
Her work blends nervous system regulation, personal responsibility, and real-life experience for women who are ready to choose themselves and create lives that actually feel good.
Find + Connect With Michelle Here:
Let’s dive in, shall we?
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