CBC Epi 368: From $30K to $300K: Why Betting on Yourself Changes Everything
Thu Feb 05 2026
Today on Can't Be Contained, I'm sharing a story I don't tell lightly—the year I went from making $30,000 as a waitress to building a $300,000 business by betting on myself before it made sense.
This wasn't luck. And it wasn't waiting until I felt "ready."
In this solo episode, I break down the internal shifts that changed everything—how choosing belief over doubt, acting "as if," and embodying my future self rewired not just my business, but my health, relationships, and sense of self.
We talk about the real difference between empty affirmations and embodied frequency… how breathwork became a body-first tool for breaking old patterns… and why holding your vision especially when things feel shaky is the edge most people miss.
Inside the episode:
➤ Why acting "as if" works when willpower doesn't
➤ How breathwork helps dissolve identity-level blocks (not just mindset ones)
➤ The power of rewriting your story before the world catches up
➤ Three aligned action steps you can take today to close the gap between where you are and where you're going
➤ Why investing in yourself collapses time faster than anything else
If you're building a business, leading others, or feeling the pull to break cycles around money, impact, or self-trust—this episode is your permission slip.
This is about becoming the person who can hold what she's asking for.
One decision. One breath. One bold bet on yourself.
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About Can't Be Contained
Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!
For full show notes, resources, and links:
The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App
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Today on Can't Be Contained, I'm sharing a story I don't tell lightly—the year I went from making $30,000 as a waitress to building a $300,000 business by betting on myself before it made sense. This wasn't luck. And it wasn't waiting until I felt "ready." In this solo episode, I break down the internal shifts that changed everything—how choosing belief over doubt, acting "as if," and embodying my future self rewired not just my business, but my health, relationships, and sense of self. We talk about the real difference between empty affirmations and embodied frequency… how breathwork became a body-first tool for breaking old patterns… and why holding your vision especially when things feel shaky is the edge most people miss. Inside the episode: ➤ Why acting "as if" works when willpower doesn't ➤ How breathwork helps dissolve identity-level blocks (not just mindset ones) ➤ The power of rewriting your story before the world catches up ➤ Three aligned action steps you can take today to close the gap between where you are and where you're going ➤ Why investing in yourself collapses time faster than anything else If you're building a business, leading others, or feeling the pull to break cycles around money, impact, or self-trust—this episode is your permission slip. This is about becoming the person who can hold what she's asking for. One decision. One breath. One bold bet on yourself. Join the Women & Wealth Event: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/wealth Learn How to Grow Your Income, Impact and Freedom by Becoming a Certified Breathwork Facilitator: https://do.pausebreathwork.com/breathwork-training About Can't Be Contained Can't Be Contained' is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode! For full show notes, resources, and links: The Pause Breathwork App is the #1 app to clear stress using your breath. Download the app here: https://pause.live/Pause-Breathwork-App