Welcome to Listening Ears Podcast

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Hello , my beautiful souls , and welcome back to another episode of Listening Ears podcast , your safe , empowering space to dive into the truths of motherhood , self-growth and creating the life you've always dreamed of . I'm your Vernae Bezear , and today's episode is for the entrepreneurs , creators and visionaries , especially the moms , who are out there building something every day that they could be proud of , episode after reflecting on how often our big dreams are reduced to quote unquote little hobbies , even if it's unintentionally . But today , today , we are reclaiming our vision and we're reclaiming our voice , because what we're building isn't small , it's big , it's huge and it matters . So let's

Reclaiming Your Vision and Voice

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dive in .

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Have you ever shared your dream or your project , or even a business idea that you were thinking about and someone casually called it your little hobby ? These people might not mean any harm , but those words , those words have power and they sometimes have a way of minimizing what you do . So let's be clear , first and foremost what you're doing is not a hobby . It's your legacy . Maybe you're at your kitchen table crafting products . Maybe you're coaching other mothers , or maybe you're even writing that book between diaper changes , or building your website after everyone else is fast asleep .

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No matter how humble it looks from the outside , your work is more than a casual pastime . It's your gift , it's your purpose , it's your way of impacting your families for generations to come . When others don't see this , this vision , remember visionaries often see what others can't . Your vision was given to you because you are uniquely qualified to bring it to life . When you step out and choose entrepreneurship , especially as a mom , you aren't just starting a business , especially as a mom . You aren't just starting a business . You're literally aligning your work with your values , with your mind and , most importantly , with your heart . It's not just about profits or sales , even though those things are important . It's really about building something . Are important is really about building something , something that can free you mentally , spiritually and emotionally . Business as your legacy in motion . You're making choices today

Your Business Is Your Legacy

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that will affect your family , tomorrow and generations forward .

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Let's pause and reflect right here . What is the deeper why behind your business ? Hold on to that truth , because it's your bright light on those days when the world tries to diminish yours . Here's a gentle reminder you don't owe anyone a flawless version of yourself or your business . You don't owe anyone perfection . You only owe yourself permission Permission to show up exactly as you are Permission to learn , grow and evolve . This is especially true as mothers . We're often expected to effortlessly balance everything home , business , family without even breaking a sweat . But let's release that pressure

Permission to Be Authentic

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today . Your authenticity , your messy in-between creating , your behind-the the scenes struggles and triumphs those are the stories your community needs right now . They don't need another perfectly curated highlight reel . They need the real you .

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When someone calls your business a little hobby , use it as fuel , not bitterly or with disdain , but intentionally . Let it remind you how crucial it is to own your story and proudly speak life into what you're creating your business , your dreams , your projects . They deserve your respect . First , when you speak confidently about what you're creating , others will eventually learn to do the same . You are the example . You're not just building a brand . You're building belief . You're building hope . You're building tangible proof that dreams , even in the midst of the beautiful chaos of motherhood , are possible , of motherhood are possible .

Your Work Deeply Matters

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As we wrap up today , I want you to hold this truth close . What you're doing matters . It matters deeply . It matters to your children , who see their mom better , bravely creating something from nothing . It matters to other women who see you stepping out on faith and showing what's possible , and it absolutely unequivocally matters to the future version of you , who will look back and feel deep pride and gratitude for what you've built . So I ask that you tag another mom , another builder who's doing the work , someone who might really need this reminder . And , as always , I love to hear from you . Message me , your thoughts , your stories , your struggles . I'm here . I'm here every day to cheer you on every single step of the way . Thank you for listening and until next time , stay bold , stay brave and keep building .