Episode #170
The Vision Usually Comes Before the Validation with J.Lew, Founder of Liquid Luxx
What happens when you can see the vision before anyone else can? In this episode of Conversations with Coach LA , Coach LA welcomes J.Lew, founder of Liquid Luxx , to the virtual couch for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, believing in your vision, building a brand from the ground up, and learning to BET on SELF™ before the validation arrives. J.Lew shares the story behind Liquid Luxx , the lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur, and what it takes to continue building when the dream is bigger than the resources currently in your hands. But this conversation goes deeper than business. Coach LA brings the mental-health lens to entrepreneurship as they discuss the emotional pressure of being a business owner, burnout, boundaries, self-doubt, consistency, relationships, support systems, and the danger of tying your self-worth to your productivity. In This Episode Coach LA and J.Lew unpack: The story and vision behind Liquid Luxx How J.Lew stepped into entrepreneurship Believing in an idea before receiving outside validation What it takes to turn an idea into an actual brand The growing pains people don't see behind entrepreneurship Branding, marketing, consistency, and customer experience Lessons learned from business mistakes Black women and entrepreneurship Navigating entrepreneurship without losing yourself Burnout, stress, boundaries, and protecting your mental health Separating your identity from the success of your business Building a healthy support system Knowing when to pivot, delegate, rest, or keep pushing The difference between being busy and actually building What it means to BET on SELF™ Coach's Corner ️ Your business cannot be healthy if you're constantly running yourself into the ground. Entrepreneurship can make productivity feel personal. When the business succeeds, you feel successful. When business slows down, it can become easy to question yourself. But your revenue is not your identity. Your productivity is not your worth. And rest is not a reward you receive only after you've reached exhaustion. Building something sustainable requires learning how to protect the person responsible for carrying the vision. BET on SELF™ Reflection The vision usually comes before the validation. Sometimes you'll see it before the customers see it. Before the money comes. Before people understand it. Before the applause. Before the proof. That doesn't automatically mean the vision is wrong. Sometimes it means you're early. BELIEVE in what you see. EMPOWER yourself to take action. TRANSFORM through the process of becoming the person capable of sustaining the vision. Question to Take With You What vision are you delaying because you're waiting for someone else to validate what you already know you're supposed to build? Maybe the next move isn't waiting for another co-sign. Maybe it's time to BET on SELF™. Connect ️ Guest: J.Lew — Founder of Liquid Luxx Instagram: @liquidluxx_xx ️ Host: Coach LA Instagram: @therapist_coachla IamCoachLA.com Conversations with Coach LA Heat 98.1FM — The Urban Heat @conversations_withcoachla Watch, listen, share the episode, and send it to an entrepreneur who needs the reminder that the vision doesn't need everybody's permission to become real. See the vision. Build the vision. Become the proof. ️ Thanks for tuning in to Conversations with Coach LA! Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new episode—dropping every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen live every Sunday at 11 AM on Urban Heat 98.1FM or via iHeartRadio . Want to join the conversation or share your story? We’re always looking for inspiring voices! Email us at admin@weroclives.com to be considered as a future guest. This show is brought to you by Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives, LLC , where we champion self-awareness, mental wellness, and transformational growth through therapeutic coaching and community empowerment. If you're looking for a therapist or support on your healing journey, visit our website or reach out—we're here to help you BET on SELF : Believe. Empower. Transform. Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose. Opening Theme song created by Daniel Laurent www.daniellaurent.com Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
