Stepping into Fear: A New Chapter for LSM

Happy Monday, ladies

It’s not unfamiliar for me to do things scared but this is certainly different for me i think!

I’m starting blogging today.

Running a business has taught me so much, but one thing I’ve noticed is that it has made me closed off in ways I never expected. I created this space to be a safe, open, and vulnerable community, yet somewhere along the way, I found myself holding back, keeping things in, and not sharing as freely as I once did. This year, I want to change that.

The truth is, my life is not all sunshine and roses. The reality of leading LSM, of building something bigger than myself, is often filled with challenges, uncertainty, and fear. And that’s exactly why I want to start sharing more because it might help me to offload and maybe you can relate.

This year has already been so overwhelming and full of possibilities. Over the last four weeks, I’ve been sitting in meetings with directors and managers of some of the biggest events of the year opportunities I would have once thought were out of reach. And I’ll be honest, I’ve been experiencing major imposter syndrome.

The thoughts creep in:

• Can I really do this?

• Will we deliver?

• Can I pull this off?

• Are we taking too big a risk? Can we afford this?

Even just the process of reaching out to these major companies was nerve-wracking. I almost expected silence, a polite rejection or no reply at all. But when they did respond, and they saw value in what I’m building, I was hit with a wave of emotions excitement, disbelief, and of course, a little bit of fear.

I reinforce to myself that LSM will be everywhere , and I truly dream that. But with growth comes scrutiny. With success comes judgment. And while I remind myself daily that criticism is normal, I haven’t yet mastered how it affects me. I’m not ready to touch on this part too much yet but baby steps.

So, here I am, taking a new step choosing to share this journey with you all, instead of navigating it alone. I have to trust in this safe place that I claim to have created. If you enjoy these little insights, I’ll keep blogging about this new chapter, the highs and lows, the wins and the lessons. Let me know if this resonates with you.

Here’s to embracing the unknown.

Demi x