How long have you been in business? Whether it’s one month or 10 years, there’s one certainty. It’s a learning curve!  In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels shares personal and valuable insights from her eight-year business journey. Addressing topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of community, and embracing your true self, Mel provides practical advice aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate their own paths.   Mel covers eight key lessons including niching, the merits of seeking help early, recognising one's worth, and understanding that different phases in life are just seasons.  Mel highlights the significance of authenticity, the reality behind social media, tackling imposter syndrome, and the power of collective impact. She also offers a bonus lesson about being open to future changes.     Listen in as Mel shares from the heart.    00:00 Introduction: The reality of business  00:39 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast  01:58 Celebrating eight years in business  02:28 The journey from virtual assistant to content strategist  04:12 Lesson 1: Niching is not forever  06:06 Lesson 2: Get help before you're ready  07:23 Lesson 3: You are worthy  08:56 Lesson 4: It's a season  10:21 Lesson 5: Be more you  11:43 Lesson 6: Socials aren't real life  12:45 Lesson 7: You can do the thing  14:20 Lesson 8: It's about the we as much as the me  15:37 Bonus lesson: Stay open and curious  17:38 Conclusion: Embrace the power of your content    Links mentioned in this podcast  My book: The Power of Content  My membership: The Content Effect    If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love:  Episode 55 – Celebrating a year of podcasting  Episode 40 – Let go and celebrate!    And why not leave a review?  I use and recommend Podbean and Descript to edit my podcast.   * These are affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation for you using these links. There’s no extra charge to you, but it helps me create more free content like this podcast, for you.    Ready to work with me?  👉🏻 Buy my book The Power of Content 👉🏻 Get yourself on the waitlist for my membership The Content Effect  👉🏻 Purchase one of my short courses here  👉🏻 Work with me 1:1 in The Content Accelerator 👉🏻 Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project    For more conversations on powerful content, connect with me here:  Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website