Around 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. The issue is especially prevalent with entrepreneurs: 87% report they’ve struggled with it during their careers. Imposter syndrome leads to feelings of inadequacy, doubt, and an impending sense that you are not good enough, capable enough, or deserving of your success. We ask Daniela how she approaches imposter syndrome and what her advice would be for those struggling with it.
One of the issues we at Follow the Founder want to address directly is the inevitable loneliness at the top that entrepreneurs experience. Whether you have a partner or not, you need to make a lot of decisions on your own. Not having a network around you when doing things for the very first time is a hurdle for all new and sometimes seasoned Founders. As someone who didn’t initially aspire to be an entrepreneur (read Ben’s full Founder story here), we ask Ben what his experience with this has been and what his support mechanisms are.
One of the issues Daniela wanted to solve with creating SOA was the lack of representation in the space of sustainability and environmental entrepreneurship. In her Founder story, she shared she was the youngest person, and one of the few females, at the first UN meeting she attended which she credits for being one of the catalysts to founding SOA.
Our Mission
To offer a different, more authentic view of the journey to entrepreneurship and the many ways to achieve this title. Through authentically discussing the challenges, achievements, and lifestyles of entrepreneurs around the globe.
Our Aim
To share more about the lifestyle, challenges, achievements, and the process on a global scale. Sharing holistic healthy habits, tips & tricks to building a business, the benefits of global travel, and providing a mental tool belt to success.
Self-awareness as an Antidote to Imposter Syndrome
Around 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. The issue is especially prevalent with entrepreneurs: 87% report they’ve struggled with it during their careers. Imposter syndrome leads to feelings of inadequacy, doubt, and an impending sense that you are not good enough, capable enough, or deserving of your success. We ask Daniela how she approaches imposter syndrome and what her advice would be for those struggling with it.
Mental Health as a Founder
One of the issues we at Follow the Founder want to address directly is the inevitable loneliness at the top that entrepreneurs experience. Whether you have a partner or not, you need to make a lot of decisions on your own. Not having a network around you when doing things for the very first time is a hurdle for all new and sometimes seasoned Founders. As someone who didn’t initially aspire to be an entrepreneur (read Ben’s full Founder story here), we ask Ben what his experience with this has been and what his support mechanisms are.
The Importance of Diversity in Perspective and Building Your Network as a Founder
One of the issues Daniela wanted to solve with creating SOA was the lack of representation in the space of sustainability and environmental entrepreneurship. In her Founder story, she shared she was the youngest person, and one of the few females, at the first UN meeting she attended which she credits for being one of the catalysts to founding SOA.
Conquering Imposter Syndrome
Em McCabe is the Founder of the digital marketing web design and branding agency Eb + Flo Digital. Em has been an entrepreneur for three years now, already managing a team of five. In this interview with Follow the Founder creator Annalee, Em talks about her struggles with imposter syndrome when shifting from a freelancer to a business owner and subsequently finding her power as an entrepreneur.
Annalee Hagood-Earl on Battling Imposter Syndrome
Annalee is the Founder and CEO of Bash Creative, an event strategy and production agency based in San Francisco, California. After ten successful years in business, she talks about her experience with imposter syndrome.
Work-life Balance, Benefits & Challenges of Being a Founder
Pierce Larick is the Founder and CEO of New Revolution Media, a visual content creation agency based in San Francisco, California. With over seven years of Founder experience behind him, Pierce shares the unforeseen benefits of being a Founder, as well as the hard truths about the challenges he faced and his ongoing journey to achieving a better work-life balance.
News, Blogs, Tips & Tricks From Founders
Founder Stories
Ben Larson: Unconventional Path to Becoming a Successful Founder
Ben Larson is the Founder and CEO of Vertosa, a company based in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in the extraction and infusion of cannabis oil into beverages. Ben has been an entrepreneur for almost ten years, during six of which he has led Vertosa. In this interview for Follow the Founder, Ben tells us about his journey to entrepreneurship and shares the biggest benefits and hurdles he has experienced along the way.
Andrew Everingham: Founder Story
Andrew Everingham is the Founder and CEO of Capital-e, a marketing and events company based in Sydney, Australia. During their thirteen years in business, Capital E has worked with some of the world’s most exciting and leading tech change-making organizations. In this interview for Follow the Founder, Andrew talks about his entrepreneurial journey and shares how his values have shown up in his business.
Jeriel Sydney: The Benefits of Holding True to Your Values as a Founder
Jeriel Sydney is the Founder of FableRune, a botanical wellness company supplying boutique luxury hotels and carried in Whole Foods. Fable is based in Los Osos, California, and will celebrate their ten-year anniversary in 2024. In this interview with Follow the Founder, we ask Jeriel about the biggest unforeseen benefits of entrepreneurship and the difficulties she has faced on her journey.
Annalee Hagood-Earl: My Founder Story
Annalee is the Founder and CEO of Bash Creative, an event strategy and organization company based in San Francisco, California. Celebrating her 10th anniversary as an entrepreneur, Annalee shares her journey, the unexpected wins and hurdles along the way, and shines light onto the untold truths about success.
Pierce Larick: Side Hustle to Successful Founder
Pierce Larick is the Founder and CEO of New Revolution Media, a visual content creation agency based in San Francisco, California. After seven years in the driver’s seat of New Rev, Pierce looks back and tells Follow the Founder’s community about his entrepreneurship journey and building a thriving company from virtually nothing.
Em McCabe: Founder Story
Em McCabe is the Founder of the value-centered digital marketing web design and branding agency Eb + Flo Digital. Em has been an entrepreneur for three years now, already managing a team of five. In this interview, we explore her story, what drove her to entrepreneurship, and what hurdles and benefits became present in her journey so far.
Meet Annalee
Annalee is the Founder and CEO of Bash Creative, Inc., a boutique event strategy and production agency based in San Francisco, California. Specializing in meticulously crafting and executing events for discerning brands and private clients, Annalee has played a pivotal role in helping dozens of brands create resourceful and imaginative experiences for their external and internal audiences.
Driven by a perpetual pursuit of adventure and new experiences, Annalee currently embraces the lifestyle of a “digital nomad,” residing abroad. In this capacity, she immerses herself in diverse cultures, enhances her understanding of managing a global business, and expands her network to include individuals with unique perspectives from around the world.
Throughout her career, Annalee has harbored a profound passion for connecting people and providing mentorship across all stages of their professional journeys. As she commemorates her 10-year anniversary of self-employment, she channels this passion into creating Follow The Founder. Recognizing the inherent challenges of entrepreneurship and the occasional feelings of isolation and overwhelm, Annalee endeavours to establish a platform and community for fellow founders who navigate similar paths.
