Comparison, Disappointment, and Getting Back to WORK

Comparison, Disappointment, and Getting Back to WORK

Lately, I've found myself caught in the comparison trap. In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a season where I've been struggling with comparing my journey to the journeys of others. Whether it's business, life, opportunities, or success, comparison has a way of making us feel like we're falling behind, even when we're making progress. The truth is, I can only control my own actions. When I stop focusing on what everyone else is doing and return my attention to the work in front of me, I feel more grounded, hopeful, and capable. If you've ever felt like everyone's life is moving faster than yours, this one's for you. Let’s Connect If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. Send me a message or share this episode with someone who might need it. Subscribe & Review If you’re enjoying Voted Least Likely, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people find the show 💗 Connect with the Podcast: www.leahyard.com [http://www.leahyard.com/] IG: @leahyard [https://www.instagram.com/leahyard/] TikTok: @leahyard [https://www.tiktok.com/@leahyard]

Start BEFORE you are ready

In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I'm diving in to one of the biggest lessons I've learned as an entrepreneur: clarity comes from action, not overthinking. For a long time, I stayed stuck in planning mode — talking about ideas, mapping things out, waiting until I felt prepared or more confident before making a move. But looking back, the moments that changed everything came from starting BEFORE I felt ready. This episode is about: -making decisions before you have all the answers -learning by doing -the trap of over-planning -and how imperfect action will teach you more than endless preparation ever can If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start something, this episode is your reminder that confidence is often built after the leap — not before it. Let’s Connect If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. Send me a message or share this episode with someone who might need it. Subscribe & Review If you’re enjoying Voted Least Likely, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people find the show 💗 Connect with the Podcast: www.leahyard.com [http://www.leahyard.com/] IG: @leahyard [https://www.instagram.com/leahyard/] TikTok: @leahyard [https://www.tiktok.com/@leahyard]

The LONG Game No One Talks About

What if the thing you want most takes 5… 10… even more years to achieve? In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I’m talking about something I’ve been sitting with lately, how long things actually take when you’re building something from the ground up. We live in a world that celebrates quick wins and overnight success, but the reality of entrepreneurship often looks very different. The goals I’m working toward right now are big, the kind that don’t happen in a few months or even a year. They might take 5 to 10 years… and there’s no guarantee they’ll ever fully come together. And I’m still choosing to go after them. In this episode, I share what it looks like to commit to something long-term, even when the outcome isn’t certain. The tension between ambition and patience. The doubt that creeps in when progress feels slow. And the decision to keep showing up anyway. This episode is about trusting the process — even when it stretches longer than you expected. Let’s Connect If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. Send me a message or share this episode with someone who might need it. Subscribe & Review If you’re enjoying Voted Least Likely, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people find the show 💗 Connect with the Podcast: www.leahyard.com [http://www.leahyard.com/] IG: @leahyard [https://www.instagram.com/leahyard/] TikTok: @leahyard [https://www.tiktok.com/@leahyard]

I am in a Season of REJECTION

*I hesitated publishing this episode. I recorded it back in February and I kept pushing the release date. I decided that because of my hesitation, I knew it was the right thing to do. In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get easier, no matter how much you grow: rejection. This year, I’ve been pushing myself in a bigger way — reaching out, putting my work and myself in front of new opportunities, and going after things that feel just out of reach. And with that has come a lot of “no’s.” I share what this season has actually felt like behind the scenes, the emotional weight of rejection, and the reality that it still stings, even when you expect it. If you’re in a season where things feel hard, uncertain, or discouraging — you’re not alone in it. Let’s Connect If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. Send me a message or share this episode with someone who might need it. Subscribe & Review If you’re enjoying Voted Least Likely, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people find the show 💗 Connect with the Podcast: www.leahyard.com [http://www.leahyard.com/] IG: @leahyard [https://www.instagram.com/leahyard/] TikTok: @leahyard [https://www.tiktok.com/@leahyard]

I asked AI to be BRUTALLY HONEST (and it didn’t hold back)

In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I am sharing something I did that was uncomfortable — I asked AI to point out my blind spots in my business and my life. And what came back? It hit on things I already knew… but maybe wasn’t fully ready to admit. It also surprised me with an unexpected point of view. "We" talked about: - The pattern of jumping from one opportunity to the next - The difference between momentum and distraction - Where I might be playing small (even when it looks like I’m doing a lot) - And the uncomfortable truth about focus, consistency, and long-term growth If you’ve been feeling like you need to re-evaluate where you are, or where you are headed (and you’re willing to take feedback in unexpected places), this episode is for you. Let’s Connect If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. Send me a message or share this episode with someone who might need it. Subscribe & Review If you’re enjoying Voted Least Likely, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people find the show 💗 Connect with the Podcast: www.leahyard.com [http://www.leahyard.com/] IG: @leahyard [https://www.instagram.com/leahyard/] TikTok: @leahyard [https://www.tiktok.com/@leahyard]