In today’s episode, we’re talking about something that can quietly shape your growth more than we realise… the room you’re in and the people around you.
Because you can be doing everything “right”… working on yourself, learning, showing up… and still feel like nothing is really moving. And sometimes, it’s not about you. It can be about the environment you’re trying to grow in.
This episode explores what it can look like to be in the wrong room. The kind of space where your vision isn’t fully seen, where doubt feels louder or where what you’re building doesn’t quite have anywhere to land yet.
We also talk about the idea of borrowed belief. How in certain seasons, especially early on, it’s not always about having full confidence in yourself. Sometimes, it’s about being around someone who can see what you can’t yet… and letting that support carry you for a while.
Here’s what we covered
✅ Why you can be doing the work and still feel stuck
✅ The question to sit with: who believes in you?
✅ How one person’s belief can shift what feels possible
✅ The idea of borrowed belief and how it grows over time
✅ How your environment can quietly influence your capacity
✅ The difference between real support and surface encouragement
✅ Why some well-meaning people can still feel limiting
✅ A gentle way to reflect on the spaces you’re currently in
We also touch on how easy it is to assume you just need more motivation or strategy, when sometimes a shift in environment can change how everything feels and moves.
If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck despite doing your best, this might be something to sit with. Not as pressure to change anything immediately, but as a different lens to look through.
This episode is for the creative who’s growing and starting to notice that their current space might not fully support where they’re going next.
You’re not behind. It might just be the room.
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What is Business Therapy™ With Joké?
Formerly Creative Business Mindset Podcast™
Welcome to Business Therapy™ with Joké, where we separate the math from the drama so creative entrepreneurs can build profitable businesses with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Joké Durojaiye, is a mom of three, Certified Life Coach, Author, serial entrepreneur and a business strategist who has lived through the real, messy middle of building businesses from the ground up. This podcast goes beyond surface level success and into the honest conversations around fear, visibility, burnout, reinvention, leadership, and what it actually takes to grow something sustainable.
If you are tired of guessing your way through business, overworking, or feeling stuck between your talent and profitability, you are in the right place.
Here, we talk about the mindset behind the money, the systems behind the success, and the emotional patterns that can either move your business forward or keep you playing small.
Whether you are a creative entrepreneur, home stager, designer, coach, speaker, or someone building a purpose driven brand, expect candid conversations, practical strategies, and real life stories designed to help you attract aligned clients, increase your income, and grow without losing yourself in the process.
This is not about overnight success. This is about building a business and a life that actually fit together.
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Disclaimer: Business Therapy with Joké™ and Creative Business Network™ do not guarantee specific results and are not responsible for any business, financial, or personal decisions made based on the information shared on this podcast. The content reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host and guests and is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only. Please consult qualified professionals for financial, legal, tax, medical, or mental health advice specific to your situation.