Today’s episode features one of our favorite guests, Shiloh Minor—a devoted wife, mother, and empowerment coach helping women cultivate deeply connected marriages and break generational cycles of emotional neglect.In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, Shiloh and I explore themes of imperfection, personal growth, and the courage it takes to step forward boldly—even when we feel unprepared. Inspired by a social media post from Shiloh that deeply resonated with me, we unpack some of our own struggles and realizations, offering relatable stories and actionable advice.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Showing Up Even When You’re Not “Ready”: Shiloh shares personal stories of moments when she pushed past perfectionism to embrace vulnerability and take action.Identifying Where You’re Playing Small: Discover how to recognize areas in your life where you’re holding back and what it means to step forward with confidence.Challenging Limiting Beliefs: Learn how the stories we tell ourselves about not being “ready” can hold us back—and how to rewrite them.Silencing the Inner Critic: Gain tools for moving past fear of judgment and creating with authenticity.Navigating Slow Progress: Shiloh and I discuss strategies for staying motivated when results aren’t immediate and how to handle self-doubt.Combatting Comparison in a Crowded World:  Identifying patterns of comparison, why they are unreasonable, and learn tactics to combat them. Why You’ll Love This Episode:Whether you’re a content creator, a professional, or someone on a personal development journey, this episode is packed with relatable insights and practical advice. Shiloh’s warmth and wisdom shine as she encourages listeners to embrace imperfection, resist the urge to hide, and take bold steps toward their goals.Connect with Shiloh Minor:InstagramWebsiteFacebookFreebie Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...