
About this episode
In this powerful new season, host Sarah Beth Herman, 5x CEO and leadership mentor, opens up about the story that changed everything. This isn’t another polished business highlight reel. It’s real, raw, and completely human.
Episode 89 marks a new beginning — one built on resilience, humility, and the truth that success doesn’t come from looking the part. It comes from learning through it.
Sarah Beth shares her early journey as a young leader, the painful mistakes that came with buying her first business, and the lessons that shaped her as one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership, mindset, and entrepreneurship.
If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, imposter syndrome, financial failure, or the pressure to keep it all together — this episode is for you.
🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn
✨ How to lead when everything feels like it’s falling apart
💸 The real story behind buying a business and hitting bankruptcy
🧠 The science of failure: cognitive appraisal and nervous system leadership
💬 Why self-compassion is not soft — it’s strategic
⚙️ How to create smarter, steadier systems that help you recover faster
🩶 Why Keep Going is more than a phrase — it’s a mindset and a movement
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Pair this episode with your Business Detox Action Plan — a 15-minute digital guide that helps you clear mental clutter, reframe failure, and reset your systems for sustainable success.
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💸 Use code KEEPGOING for your exclusive $5 listener price.
💬 Join the Conversation
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You’ll get early access to new episodes, digital downloads, and weekly encouragement designed to help you grow your business and strengthen your mindset.
💭 Quote from This Episode
“Lost doesn’t have to be your label. It can be your lesson.”
💫 About the Host
Sarah Beth Herman is a 5x CEO, generational leadership expert, author, and host of No Silver Spoons
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