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“…help me figure out what I am, because I, that wasn't clear to me as well. If I'm going to be an entrepreneur, what am I?”
In this episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosted by Ingrid Zapata-Read, we sit down with operations strategist Faith Morris to unpack the identity crisis so many entrepreneurs face when they outgrow the way they’ve been running their business—and even outgrow their own job titles.
From hitting rock bottom after moving back to the U.S. from Australia, to building Remote Ops Partner from scratch, Faith shares the unfiltered truth about burnout, panic attacks, confidence loss, and the moment she realized asking for help was the breakthrough. Her story is a powerful reminder that rock bottom can be the most strategic place to rebuild.
What we talked about:
Hitting Rock Bottom [3:15]
Getting Over the Hump [7:18]
Stuck in the Cycle [13:53]
Changing Relationships [24:57]
What is your Dream for this Business? [40:13]
Connect with Faith:
@remote.ops.partner on Instagram
Faith Morris on LinkedIn
Learn more about Faith Morris
Connect with Carlyn:
@carlynbushmanconsulting on Instagram
Carlyn Bushman on LinkedIn
Connect with Ingrid:
@itsingridsworld on Instagram
Ingrid Zapata-Read on Linkedin
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Guests
Faith Morris
Hosts
Ingrid Zapata Read
Grow With Community
Ingrid Zapata Read is a community strategist and founder of Grow With Community. She helps businesses get closer to the people they serve and build stronger, more intentional relationships around their mission.
After building a global community for moms of over 200,000 members, and through her experience in sales, startups, and customer experience, Ingrid brings a people-first perspective to growth across industries. She’s known for her thoughtful, practical approach and believes community building should be a part of every business strategy.
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