Powerhouse Women Stop Waiting for Permission and Go ALL IN on Your Dream Business, Life, and Community with Coley Arnold
Aug 7, 2025
Join Coley Arnold, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Foundress, as she dives into empowering women to stop seeking permission to pursue their dreams. She emphasizes the importance of community support in overcoming self-doubt and embracing authenticity. Coley shares personal anecdotes about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, the power of genuine connections, and how to cultivate a thriving supportive network. Get ready to break free from the hustle mindset and prioritize your true ambitions!
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Backyard Pop-Up Became A Real Business
- Coley started Junk in the Trunk as a backyard pop-up with 20 vendors and 600 attendees the first day.
- That unexpected success turned a side project into a real business and taught her they were onto something bigger.
Big Buildout That Misaligned With Her Values
- Coley and partners opened a $3M 7,500 sq ft vintage building because everyone told them to do it.
- COVID hit six weeks later and she realized the outward success felt misaligned with her heart.
Give Permission By Backing People Publicly
- Give others explicit encouragement when they hesitate to pursue an idea because your belief can unlock their leap.
- Use community to mirror and validate nascent ideas so people stop waiting for external permission.