Summary Navigating the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship with Amanda Baker In this episode, the host shares an emotional journey through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the struggles of not following gut instincts, giving away too much equity, and losing a company. This podcast aims to uncover the truths and myths of the entrepreneurial world through raw and honest conversations with high-performing entrepreneurs.   This week's guest, Amanda Baker, founder of 5 Stories and creator of the 5 Stories methodology, shares her experience, from being a budding entrepreneur in university to facing life-changing challenges, and the importance of storytelling in connecting with one's true self. Amanda discusses her experiences with co-founders, solo ventures, and the personal challenges she has overcome, including feeling under appreciated and emotionally abused in business relationships. The episode delves into the significance of knowing and telling one's story, highlighting a crisis of meaning and creativity in the contemporary business landscape. Community and intentional, meaningful connections are discussed as crucial elements for entrepreneurial success.   Timestamp 00:00 The Unfair Journey Begins 00:33 Introducing the Podcast and Guest 01:03 Amanda Baker's Personal and Professional Journey 03:08 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship 08:20 Navigating Co-Founder Relationships 24:07 The Importance of Storytelling 27:18 The Difference Between Personal Branding and Storytelling 27:39 Understanding Your Own Story 28:40 The Power of Your Personal Story 30:21 Challenges in Telling Your Story 31:28 The Origin Story and Its Importance 33:43 Critique of Personal Branding 38:50 The Crisis of Connection and Authenticity 45:39 Future of Entrepreneurship 48:02 Final Thoughts and Tools for Success   🔗Links Mentioned in Video Amanda’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/1iSx7YpwzNg?si=PapZ_GqUHVmeT7Ev N0BS Community: https://n0bs.com   📹Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/Pnl8lcTt3wk?si=vQvJs6VTT4FbMbrs   Sabrina’s Socials  🌏Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com 📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes 👩🏽‍💻LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/no-b******t-talks 📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/nobullshittalks 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc ⏰TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannes   Amanda’s Socials  🌏Amanda’s website: https://tell5stories.com 👩🏽‍💻Amanda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amandatells5stories 📸Amanda Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandatells5stories