Episode #105: Money Mindset with Silfath Sophia

<p>For this week’s episode of the <strong>Going Pro Podcast</strong> Michael invites Silfath Sophia on the show to talk about the <em>Money Mindset</em>. Originally from Ivory Coast, Silfath moved to the United States to work as a banker, but took a big leap in 2017 when she started her own business as a fashion stylist. She later moved into Somatic Therapy and Movement for Women, and is now working as a healer and teacher in the wellness space. Silfath lives between Bali and Dubai.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Silfath has been in the entrepreneurial space for about 16 years and shares her experiences on this week’s show. Silfath became a full-time entrepreneur only 3 years after starting her own business. In this episode, Michael and Silfath talk about <em>‘how to get started’</em> as an entrepreneur in the wellness space. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Silfath shares about<em> craft</em> versus <em>running a business</em>. She explains that as an entrepreneur it’s essential to <em>refine your craft</em> and acquire the necessary business skills. But also to understand yourself, be aware of your<em> ‘money mindset’</em>, and your beliefs around success. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Silfath and Michael both acknowledge that confidence is essential for someone’s growth as an entrepreneur. Michael emphasizes that <em>building confidence</em> requires getting feedback. Feedback also implies being receptive to whatever is shared with you. Silfath&#39;s strategy to grow confidence is having a mentor, a community, a support system, that could help brainstorm with. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael and Silfath furthermore discuss the act and dedication to <em>‘serve’</em> in the wellness space. Michael wraps-up the conversation by listing the <em>phases of entrepreneurial growth</em> and Silfath shares about the essential foundations on the entrepreneurial journey:<em> money, success, leadership, and being seen and heard.</em> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Silfath also touches upon the relationship with being seen and being heard. She discusses topics around self-s