Episode 86 - What’s Holding You Back? Tanya Alvarez’s Secrets to Overcoming the Unimaginable

Introduction:

Welcome to Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets from Female Leaders, where host Tracy Holland shares raw, inspiring stories of powerhouse women who have conquered challenges and paved the way for success. In this episode, we meet Tanya Alvarez, a first-generation American entrepreneur with an incredible underdog story. Diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare bone condition, Tanya defied medical odds to become a marathoner, traveler, and business trailblazer.

From scaling her first business from $0 to $1 million in its first year to helping entrepreneurs align goals with personal values, Tanya's story is a testament to grit, mindset, and intentional living. Tune in to hear how she overcame adversity, redefined success, and developed actionable techniques for accountability and growth.

Episode Highlights:

• Tanya’s diagnosis and her mindset shifts that helped her succeed against all odds.
• How she scaled her first business to $1 million in its first year while traveling to over 42 countries.
• The powerful lessons she learned from selling her first company and applying them to her new venture.
• How Tanya uses goal-setting, prioritization, and accountability to help entrepreneurs achieve faster growth.
• Balancing business with personal values: Tanya’s approach to staying future-focused and avoiding burnout.
• The importance of gratitude, peer groups, and small daily habits in fostering long-term success.
• Tanya’s candid advice for entrepreneurs struggling with boundaries, time management, and fear of failure.

Key Takeaways:
Tanya Alvarez proves that mindset is the ultimate tool for overcoming challenges, from rare medical conditions to entrepreneurial hurdles. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your goals with your values, seeking accountability through peer groups, and maintaining gratitude in everyday life. By breaking big tasks into smaller, actionable steps and prioritizing what truly matters, entrepreneurs can achieve sustainable success without sacrificing their personal lives.

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