#105: Practicing in Public - Building Confidence Through Events and Collaboration

#105: Practicing in Public - Building Confidence Through Events and Collaboration

From Buckets & Boom Gates by Kim White - My Sexy Business Team & Community

February 13, 2026 · 38 min · Season 3

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and learning experiences of hosting live events as entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and practicing in public.

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio, along with guests Adam Rothenberg, Denise Millet, Donna Bender, and Cat Corchado, as they unpack the real “hiccups and hurdles” of hosting live events as entrepreneurs. Fresh off the Fierce Entrepreneur Summit, they talk candidly about forgotten recordings, tech glitches, red‑light fear, and the pressure of stepping into new roles on stage and behind the scenes. Instead of chasing perfection, this roundtable shows how practicing in public, collaborating with others, and being honest when things go sideways can actually build more confidence, connection, and opportunity in your business. In this episode, you’ll learn: How recent hiccups (from missed deadlines to workshop mishaps) were handled differently because of what was shared at the summit Why “red‑light fear” shows up when you hit record, and how repeated practice helps you move through it The different kinds of pressure that come with being a host vs. a guest on an event or summit How Good Morning Entrepreneurs weekly show, podcasts, and quarterly summits all work together as “practice grounds” for clearer, more confident communication Why collaboration…

People in this episode

Host: Kim White

Guests: Jill Olish, Adam Rothenberg, Denise Millet, Donna Bender, Cat Corchado

Topics covered

  • live events
  • entrepreneurship
  • collaboration
  • confidence building
  • public speaking
  • overcoming fear

Keywords

  • live events
  • entrepreneurship
  • confidence
  • collaboration
  • public speaking
  • red-light fear
  • workshop mishaps
  • communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fierce Entrepreneur Summit, Good Morning Entrepreneurs

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