Transforming Setbacks into Success: How Kristin Spencer Turned Her Worst Thing into Her Best Thing | S1 E2

The Climb | A podcast for Women in Business | Presented by the Inner Mountain Foundation

Welcome to The Climb, the podcast where we delve into the stories and experiences of remarkable individuals who have traversed the inner mountains of their lives, emerging stronger, wiser, and more successful. In this episode, we are joined by Kristin Spencer, an inspiring entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, who shares her transformative journey of personal growth and professional success.

Kristin opens up about her struggles with anxiety and how she discovered the power of positive intelligence exercises to manage it. She deeply believes in the value of investing time and effort into enhancing positive intelligence, even though it hasn't completely cured her anxiety. Through her candid storytelling, she takes us through a significant professional breaking point and the added responsibilities she faced, shedding light on the challenges many entrepreneurs encounter.

Drawing inspiration from her late father-in-law, a pilot, Kristin shares how his advice to make the worst thing your best thing resonated with her. She emphasizes the importance of understanding all aspects of one's craft, just as her father-in-law understood every piece of an airplane. Kristin's personal journey takes an unexpected turn as she and her family face sudden upheaval and the tragic loss of her father-in-law. The strength and resilience she displays during this period of intense grief and rapid relocation to the US are truly remarkable.

As a certified copy editor and developmental editor, Kristin struggled to find clients and monetize her skills. However, she found her calling as a ghostwriter, combining her passion for writing with a high-value skill that others were willing to pay for. She shares insights into her work with business owners, helping them refine their high-ticket offers, write impactful books, and build a strong foundational messaging framework.

Despite her success, Kristin acknowledges the daily mix of uncertainty and confidence she experiences in her job. She is unafraid to embrace new strategies, including her "sin verguenza" no shame LinkedIn strategy, which enables her to overcome the challenges of cold outreach as an introvert. Dispelling self-limiting beliefs ingrained in her since childhood, she demonstrates the power of perseverance and seeking support from like-minded individuals to overcome setbacks and excel in her field.

Throughout the episode, Kristin's authenticity and vulnerability shine through as she shares her journey of overcoming a personal struggle: preventing the transmission of her eating disorder to her daughters. Her creative mental image, using stars as sparks of uniqueness and beauty, resonates deeply with listeners, instilling a profound appreciation for self-love and acceptance.

Join us in this episode of Inner Mountain as we explore Kristin Spencer's incredible journey of personal growth, triumphing over adversity, and finding professional success by embracing her true passions. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a book lover, or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation will leave you motivated to conquer your own inner mountains.