'Maven' Miara Shaw on Cultivating Confidence and Leadership in Entrepreneurship - Part One

In Transition

On this week's episode, we are joined by guest 'Maven' Miara Shaw, as she shares her journey from being one of the few black female natural gas traders in the nation to becoming a sought-after life and business strategist. Her's is a story of resilience and transition. She shares how she initially had no intentions of becoming an entrepreneur but started hosting networking events for women while still working full-time. This experience eventually led to the development of workshops and annual conferences. When she was unexpectedly laid off during a downturn in the oil cycle, she realized that all the work she had put into her business had prepared her for this transition. Throughout the episode, Maven Miara emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community and seeking guidance from those who have experience in your desired field. She shares practical advice on prioritizing revenue-generating ideas and using the income as seeds for further business growth. Maven Miara also stresses the significance of internal work and mindset shifts in personal and business development. She encourages listeners to invest in themselves through coaching or therapy to overcome feelings of unworthiness and fear. Maven Miara Shaw inspires us to embrace growth, lean into community and navigate life's transitions with confidence. Don't forget to follow the podcast, leave a review, and stay tuned for the next part of our conversation with Maven Miara. If you want to learn more about us, what we are up to and the community we are building as a part of this podcast, head over to Catalyst on LinkedIn or visit our website at www.weareacatalyst.com. If you are interested in becoming a founding member of Catalyst, the community we are building in conjunction with this podcast, we would love to learn more about you and have you apply at www.weareacatalyst.com. About Miara: Miara Shaw, also known as, ‘Maven’ Miara has made sharing her winning formula. She is a life and business strategist, executive coach, and sought-after transformational speaker. She offers targeted support to high-performing women CEOs to cultivate confidence, develop leadership skills, and define their Balanced Rhythm™ (work-life harmony). Before starting her business, Maven Miara worked for over 25 years as a no-nonsense, high-powered energy trader at some of the nation’s largest oil companies. She is also the Founder of Maven Nation™, a personal & leadership development sisterhood for women striving to create Success with Saneness™ which is also the title of her video podcast show. [00:00:44] 'Maven' Miara Transformational speaker, business strategist. [00:03:38] Gas trader turned women's advocate. [00:08:19] Layoff pushed her into entrepreneurship, divine opportunity. [00:13:02] The power of community is crucial. Build a supportive network, connect with mentors, and seek guidance to succeed. [00:16:32] Internal work, therapy, vulnerability, trusted friend. [00:20:07] Invest in someone to create a strategy. [00:23:18] Don't compare yourself to others on social media. [00:26:00] Capture dreams and ideas in a journal. Focus on generating income quickly. [00:31:18] Sacrifice and preparation lead to future success. [00:33:44] Tune in for part one, stay tuned for part two, follow and review our podcast, join Catalyst community.