Feel the fear and do it anyway


Hey Reader!

"How are you so confident?"

A young woman early in her career asked me this not too long ago, and I couldn't help but laugh.

Rachel from 5 years ago, or even 3 years ago, would never believe you if you told her she exuded so much confidence that others would ask her for advice on building that. That Rachel was unsure of herself, terrified to try anything she might not be "ready" for.

You know how I got from there to here?

I felt the fear and did it anyway. And I continue to do that — because running a business means perpetually doing things you're not "ready" for.

With enough reps, confidence built, but that doesn't make the scary things any less scary!

In this week's Bold Bite, we're diving into how to build confidence as a business owner, and why doing scary things while visibly scared is sometimes the bravest thing you can do.

Go give this one a listen, then let me know: What have you been feeling scared to try, or waiting to put out into the world until you're "ready"?


Hey, check out this badass project 👀

We had the privilege of redesigning Stardust Fertility Foundation's website, to not only give them a fresh look but also properly convey the power of their work. They provide fertility grants to people in the tri-state area struggling to build a family, and they've helped so many people to date. If you know my story, you know why this organization is so near and dear to my heart ❤️


What's coming up in the HoneyBeBold world?

The Hive (April 13)

Two hours of dedicated content creation time. I'll provide targeted prompts to get you started, and I'll be available for guidance and coaching. Sign up here (dates available for the rest of 2026).

Next cohort of Bold Content Collective kicks off May 14!

Big changes coming to the BCC after an incredible first cohort. Sign up for the waitlist to get all the details when they're live.

Boldly yours,

Rachel Honeyman

CEO @ HoneyBeBold

HoneyBeBold, Oceanside, NY
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