Showing Up Before You FEEL Ready with Jacqueline M. Baker

What if the secret to getting unstuck isn't a better plan—but a messier start? In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible, I will make the case for starting messy on purpose. Drawing from my background as a planner, project manager, and multi-time founder, I'll share why perfection is a fantasy—and how messy starts are often the most sustainable path forward. You'll learn why letting go of perfection creates momentum, how starting messy gives you room to evolve publicly, why normalizing discomfort is part of visibility, and how public commitment can dramatically improve follow-through. If you've been waiting for the "right time," the perfect strategy, or total confidence, this episode is your permission slip to begin anyway. Because you don't need a flawless plan—you just need to start.

In this episode, we break down why waiting to feel "ready" is costing you momentum. Let's explore reframing readiness as a decision, embracing imperfect action, and showing up consistently can unlock confidence, visibility and compounded impact. If you've been stuck in planning, overthinking, or perfectionism, this episode is your nudge to start now—right where you are.

Some conversations are just meant to be and this was one of them. Derrick Simpson of DAS Remodeling & Design shared the story of how his company came to be and where his inspiration for making dreams comes true was born. It was an inspiring, thoughtful an overall conversation that chronicles his journey from big box stores to a stop at the justice department to ultimately changing lives and relationships through home renovation and design. Listen, share and get started!    

I really love today's episode. I mean, in our history of over 200 episodes this is the first time that I have interviewed a DJ... and it's not just any DJ, it's our dear friend, DJ Kutz, aka Mike West. From sharing his historical love for music, how he "live" practices and how he navigates staying musically creative, this was quite a special conversation. Also, this episode is so special that you can also see it over on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5ARzBSvhTk&t Ready? Let's get started! This episode originally aired on October 1st, 2024. 

We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling from episode #100 and we couldn't be happier! And, this time, we're taking it up a notch. Our guest, Jennifer Peeples, founder of Perfect 10 Mixology is joining me in person for this dynamic conversation about how she started this organization in the most unexpected ways. You ready? Let's get started!        

Things happen and sometimes we get disconnected from the people that we most need to be connected with. Use this episode as an opportunity to respark old connections and start the things that you want to do!

Yes - the big things are important, but getting a handle on mastering the small things is what will keep you going. Today, let's explore your opportunity to Master The Small Things!

Atelophobia - the fear of imperfection. Who knew - it's a real thing. But, the question is, how do we shake it? How do we rise above this pursuit of perfection and just keep started and keep going? Let's explore that in today's episode. Ready? #juststart

Do you really think that you need to do it all? I mean... seriously. Not only is that not suggested, but it's not possible. In this episode, we explore the world of asking for support to help you get started, elevate and support you using your voice more!

Whey I say, "get visible", a wave of doubt might cloud over you, because you may not know how to really get started! Well, this episode is filled with 5 ways to get visible right now!