Let’s get real for a second—fear shows up for all of us. Whether you’re stepping on stage, hitting publish, or saying yes to something that feels bigger than you, that voice of doubt creeps in. And trust me, I’ve been living with it loud and clear as Amy Chope and I gear up for the Women Rising Summit.

This week on The Seed, I pulled back the curtain on what it’s really like to prepare for an event like this—the nerves, the excitement, and yes, the moments where I wondered if I’d let someone down. I shared my 7-step “Push Through or Pause” Checklist—a quick, honest framework you can use in real time when fear threatens to keep you from showing up.

We covered:

• Naming your fear in one sentence (no dissertations needed).
• Clarifying your purpose (if it’s about serving others, that’s your green flag).
• Right-sizing the risk (awkwardness ≠ reputation ruin).
• Reducing the blast radius (test small, launch light, scale later).
• Defining your readiness threshold so you don’t spiral.
• Reality checking with trusted people.
• Scheduling your debrief before you launch.

I also dove into how tools like Human Design can either help us move forward—or become an excuse to stall. Spoiler: it’s meant to amplify your strategy, not be your permission slip to hide.

If fear feels loud today, borrow my checklist and my voice—then show up anyway. Big things happen in small, brave steps.