Episode 20

How to Turn Fear of Transformation into Motivation

Published on: 24th October, 2024

In this episode of Creative On The Grind, your host DeAndra Jalisa dives deep into the topic of fear and transformation. As a creative entrepreneur, you’ve likely encountered the fear of stepping into the unknown or making a major change. Whether it’s fear of failure, success, or even judgment, these fears can hold you back from pursuing your dreams. DeAndra shares personal insights and actionable strategies to help you turn that fear into motivation so you can take bold steps forward in your journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  1. Understanding the Fear of Transformation: Why fear shows up when you’re about to make significant changes in life or business.
  2. How to Reframe Fear as a Path to Growth: Learn how to view fear as a guidepost rather than a roadblock.
  3. Practical Tips to Turn Fear into Motivation: Transform your fears into motivation by setting micro-goals, using visualization, and flipping limiting beliefs.
  4. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: How to identify and challenge limiting beliefs that keep you from growing as a creative entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Fear is Normal
  • It’s normal to feel fear when stepping into new opportunities or becoming a new version of yourself.
  • Common fears include fear of failure, success, judgment, and losing identity.
  1. Reframe Your Fear
  • Fear is a compass pointing you in the right direction. Instead of letting fear hold you back, view it as an opportunity for growth.
  1. Transform Fear into Motivation
  • Practical Tips:
  • Create a ‘Fear-to-Motivation’ list.
  • Set micro-goals to take small, manageable steps.
  • Use visualization to see the positive outcomes of overcoming your fears.
  • Flip limiting beliefs into affirmations (e.g., “I’m not ready” becomes “I am ready for this transformation”).
  1. Overcome Limiting Beliefs
  • Limiting beliefs are often your old self resisting change. Flip the script by turning those negative thoughts into empowering affirmations.
  • Write down your most common limiting beliefs and create positive affirmations to counter each one.

Personal Story from DeAndra:

DeAndra shares a personal experience about how fear almost held her back from launching her business. She recalls being terrified of the unknown, judgment, and failure, but eventually transformed that fear into motivation by facing it head-on. She also tells the story of her skydiving adventure, using it as an analogy for taking the leap in business and how the most daunting challenges can lead to the most exhilarating experiences.

Action Steps:

DeAndra challenges you to identify one fear you’ve been avoiding and commit to taking a small step toward overcoming it this week. Share your progress with her on social media or via email for accountability!

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Welcome to 'Creative On The Grind With DeAndra Jalisa,' your go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs looking to conquer the complexities of entrepreneurship, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate the right mindset for success. Join host DeAndra Jalisa, an experienced creative entrepreneur, as she shares her personal experiences and expertise, helping you level up and become your own boss. Tune in for actionable insights, inspirational stories, and practical advice from industry experts, all aimed at unlocking your full creative potential. Join us on this journey to thrive in the world of creative entrepreneurship and make your dreams a reality.

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DeAndra Crismon


DeAndra Jalisa Crismon is the founder of Party Shop Avenue. A bespoke balloon design company located in Los Angeles, California. DeAndra has been in the event industry for almost 10 years. She was a wedding planner and event designer who wanted to create something unique for the industry.

Which gave birth to Party Shop Avenue in 2017, she started posting her beautiful creations and her designs started to spread the internet like wildfire.

DeAndra has been able to work with some notable brands and influencers throughout her career. Clients like, Guess, Boohoo, Fabletics, Netflix, Fashion Nova, Mastros Franchise, Ispy, Colourpop, Sivan Ayla, Jessi Malay, Shayla Mitchell, Draymond Green, and many more. DeAndra had one of the biggest jobs of her career back in 2018 when she was flown out to New York to showcase her designs with Ipsy for Ispy Creator Day. Not to mention her designs were featured on Good Morning America the same week.

Now DeAndra is still persevering in the industry but is now mentoring aspiring creatives on how to grow successful creative businesses.