Passionate & Prosperous with Stacey Brass-Russell Ep 197 | You’re Not for Everyone: Showgirl Takeaways, Critics, and Showing Up
Let’s talk about something that every coach, creative, and entrepreneur secretly fears: critics and reviews.
This episode was inspired by (who else?) Taylor Swift. When The Life of a Showgirl dropped last week, my feed exploded with reviews—some glowing, some downright vicious. And as I was sipping my coffee and scrolling through the noise, I found myself thinking a lot about what it means to show up, be visible, and share your work when you know not everyone’s going to like it.
Because here’s the truth: they won’t.
I’ve been dealing with critics since I was ten years old—starting on Broadway, where a single bad review could close a show. Then later as a yoga teacher and studio owner, reading someone’s nasty Yelp post about my class being “too alignment-based.” And now as a business and life coach, I see it every day: brilliant entrepreneurs holding themselves back because they’re scared of what someone might think.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
- Why the fear of judgment and rejection keeps so many entrepreneurs from growing their business
- What Taylor Swift and Billy Joel can teach us about resilience, artistry, and creative longevity
- The difference between constructive critique and destructive criticism—and why most haters aren’t qualified to judge your work
- How to build the mindset and self-trust that keep you grounded and confident in your business
- Why you can’t and shouldn’t be for everyone—and how niching down actually gives you more freedom and fulfillment
The more passionate you are about your work, the scarier it can feel to put it out there. But this is me reminding you that your business will grow faster when you stop trying to please everyone and focus on the people who are truly for you.
If you’ve ever struggled with visibility, rejection, or the fear of being judged, this episode will help you take a deep breath, stay in your lane, and keep showing up for the clients and community who get it.
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