• Ep. 5 - Overcoming The Fear of Asking For Help with Tyneshia Perine, Owner of Tootles Event Sitters

  • Aug 26 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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Ep. 5 - Overcoming The Fear of Asking For Help with Tyneshia Perine, Owner of Tootles Event Sitters

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  • On this episode, Irene speaks with Tyneshia Perine, owner of Toodles Adventures event sitting company, on overcoming the fear of asking for help as an entrepreneur.

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    Key Takeaways
    • Overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability allows authentic connections and meaningful relationships that propel business growth
    • Seeking help is crucial - closed mouths don't get fed
    • Build a supportive "village" and lean on them, whether paid or unpaid
    • Practice self-care, affirmations, and confirmations to overcome fear and move forward
    Origin Story
    • Started Toodles in 2020 after struggling to find an event sitter for her own wedding
    • Grew slowly through networking and word-of-mouth
    • Lost her husband and job in 2018, which pushed her to go all-in on the business
    Overcoming Fear of Asking for Help
    • As a minority woman, felt pressure to be "strong" and not ask for help
    • Hit breaking point and realized she couldn't do everything alone as a solo parent
    • Built a "village" to help with kids, housework, business tasks
    Embracing Vulnerability
    • Being authentic allows you to connect with like-minded people
    • Vulnerability leads to meaningful advice and connections
    • Overcame fear of identifying as a "widow" by embracing it as her testimony
    Business Growth Through Connections
    • Persistently reached out to venues/planners she wanted to work with
    • Leaned on existing connections to get introductions
    • Created template emails to easily inquire about partnerships
    Advice for Overcoming Fear
    • Get uncomfortable - being comfortable means not growing
    • Talk yourself through the fear of the unknown
    • Practice affirmations and listen to uplifting content
    • Don't compare yourself to others' "highlight reels"
    Next Steps
    • Tanisha launching "Mastering Soul Parenting" series on entrepreneurship + parenting
    • Speaking at Wedding Insider Conference and Nanny Agency Summit
    • Potentially launching coaching for industry professionals who are parents
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