Episode 138

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18th May 2024

Episode 138: Overcoming Adversity: Homelessness, Teen Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship [featuring Victoria James]

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Victoria James who is not only a LCSW and psychotherapist but also an anxiety and mindset expert who overcame difficult odds to establish a thriving private practice dedicated to helping ambitious individuals navigate their mental health and entrepreneurial journeys.

Here are some key takeaways:

  1. Embrace Your Journey: Victoria's story is a testament to the power of resilience and courage, moving from teenage motherhood and homelessness to becoming a successful entrepreneur and wellness leader.
  2. Bet on Yourself: Even when faced with unimaginable challenges, investing in your self-growth and education can change your life trajectory. Victoria's determination to pursue higher education despite financial and personal obstacles is a powerful reminder that we hold the keys to our future.
  3. Redefine Failure: Viewing failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback can significantly alter your approach to life and business. Failures are merely setups for greater successes, providing invaluable learning opportunities.

Victoria's insights are a treasure trove for anyone looking to break cycles and chart new paths. Let's get inspired and empower each other to go beyond our limits!

About Victoria:

Victoria James is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Anxiety & Mindset Expert, Wellness Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Ever Growth Counseling®. Ever Growth Counseling was created for overachieving Young Professionals, Millennials, and Entrepreneurs who are struggling with mental health challenges and in need of support across the states of New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

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All Things Private Practice Podcast
Honest conversations about building a business while Autistic, ADHD, or both — the self-doubt, the chaos, and everything in between.
A podcast for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and mental health professionals who want to build a business, life, and body of work that actually fits how their brain operates. Through honest interviews and real conversations, Patrick Casale explores entrepreneurship, identity, burnout, overcoming self doubt, creativity, visibility, and sustainable success with neurodivergent business owners, creators, and leaders.
Host Patrick Casale is an AuDHD, a licensed therapist, and an entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses by doing it through imperfect action — which didn't always look pretty, and wasn't always comfortable. These conversations don't sanitize that. They go into the self-doubt, the burnout, the late diagnoses, the moments of "what the hell am I doing," and the stubborn refusal to quit anyway. Guests are therapists, coaches, consultants, and business owners who are Autistic, ADHD, or both — people who've figured out that the conventional path was never going to work for them and built something better in its place.