010: "I was convinced that my earlier success was a fluke." - 4x Author Andrea Owen

Ella Lucas-Averett
May 15
2 min read

The Other Side of Success episode 010

Andrea recounts the moment her career hit rock bottom.

After the soaring success of her second book, expectations were sky-high for her third. But when it tanked, Andrea found herself in a pit of despair, questioning her talent and whether she would ever recover. She describes her mindset during this tumultuous time, feeling like a fraud while grappling with personal challenges, including a chronic illness.

The weight of failure can be heavy, but Andrea emphasizes that it’s a universal experience that many successful people share. What’s fascinating is how she eventually turned to her support network, baring her soul and discovering that vulnerability can lead to connection and understanding. This episode is packed with insights on the importance of community, the necessity of sharing our struggles, and the power of resilience. Andrea’s story is a testament to the fact that failure doesn’t have to be the end; it can be a stepping stone to something greater.

And then I got tired of my own BS and realized this doesn't have to be my story. - Andrea Owen

Connect with Andrea Owen

Andrea Owen is an author, global keynote speaker, and professional certified life coach who helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage. She is the proud author of How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t, Make Some Noise, and 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life and her books have been translated into nineteen languages. She’s taught hundreds of thousands of women tools and strategies to be able to empower themselves to live their most kick-ass life through keynote speaking, her books, coaching, and her wildly popular podcast. When she’s not juggling her full coaching practice or writing books, Andrea is busy working out or spending time with her two teenagers.

Web: www.andreaowen.com
IG: @heyandreaowen

"The Other Side of Success," is a limited-run series brought to you by LIVE BETTER Media, and hosted by Ella Lucas-Averett.

In each episode, we expose the hidden side of success. You'll hear from successful people that every failure you survive is a lesson - and that the resilience that failures creates is required to be truly successful.

We’re extracting the insights and resilience gained from these experiences - because behind every success story, there's a tale of epic failure waiting to be told!

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