Ep. 537: Clarity in Action: Why You Don’t Need Perfect Plans to Start Making Impact

The Messenger Movement with Tamra Andress

In this powerful episode, we sit down with the incredible Maya Elious, a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the digital space. From her humble beginnings as an 18-year-old MySpace page designer to becoming a sought-after business strategist, Maya shares her inspiring journey of faith, purpose, and entrepreneurial evolution.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

- Maya's unexpected start in entrepreneurship designing MySpace pages in 2008

- The pivotal transition from web design to messaging and strategy

- How to overcome the paralysis of perfectionism in business

- Breaking free from people-pleasing (especially as a first-generation American)

- The three essential pillars: Mindset, Messaging, and Marketing

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Maya Elious

3:45 - Maya's entrepreneurial origin story starting with MySpace pages in 2008

8:30 - Discussion on technology, blessings, and managing information overload

12:15 - The connection between clarity and faith

17:20 - Transitioning from web design to messaging and strategy

22:45 - The perfectionism trap and getting stuck behind the scenes

27:30 - The importance of failing fast and learning from mistakes

32:15 - Addressing poverty mentality and pricing based on value

38:00 - The three pillars: Mindset, Messaging, and Marketing

42:30 - Discussion on pruning and personal growth in business

45:00 - Closing thoughts and where to find Maya's free branding checklist

Note: Since the transcript provided doesn't include actual timestamps, I've created approximate timestamps based on the flow of conversation. These can be adjusted based on the actual episode timing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Clarity comes through action, not endless planning

- You don't need perfect systems to start serving clients

- The importance of balancing profit, impact, and personal fulfillment

- How to price based on value, not just confidence or following

- The power of incorporating faith into business decisions

QUOTABLES:

"If you believe that you serve a God of limitless abundance, why do you keep trying to limit your abundance?"

"When we don't know how to manage our blessings, that's when they become burdens."

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

- Free Branding Checklist: builttoimpact.com/checklist

- Maya's Website: builttoimpact.com

Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to scale your impact, this episode delivers practical wisdom on building a purpose-driven business while staying true to your faith and values.

Where to find Tamra:

- Want to elevate your voice and purpose? Become a Millionaire Messenger:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fitinfaithmedia.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Publish with Tamra and F.I.T. Press - fitinfaithmedia.com/authorjourney

- Hang out on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @tamra.andress⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

- Listen to Tamra’s other shows:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Girls Gone Holy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Founder Collective Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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