✨ 10 Business & Life Lessons from Momentum Weekend (Part 1)
This post is inspired by Episode 220 of the Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust Podcast, where I shared my biggest takeaways from Momentum Weekend, an incredible business mastermind and conference hosted by Lou Mongello of WDW Radio in Orlando, Florida.
I left the event feeling stretched, inspired, and ready to level up in ways I didn’t expect. Today, I’m sharing 10 of the most powerful lessons I took away from that weekend so you can apply them to your own business (and life!) too.
1. Force Yourself to Level Up
Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone — and sometimes, that means saying “yes” even when your inner mean girl says you’re not ready.
Applying to speak at Momentum was terrifying. Lou is a powerhouse in the Disney space, and part of me thought, “Who am I to apply?” But when I pushed through the doubt, hit “submit,” and got the invitation to speak — it reminded me:
➡️ You belong in the rooms you’re willing to grow into.
Don’t wait to “feel” ready. Apply for the opportunity, attend the event, or pitch the collaboration. Confidence comes after action.
2. Be Vulnerable About What You Need to Learn
At Momentum, every conversation was richer because people showed up honestly — sharing what wasn’t working and asking for help.
When you let your guard down, you open the door to new perspectives and support. In masterminds, team meetings, or even with your biz besties, ask for ideas, feedback, and collaboration.
As Disney’s former VP of Innovation Duncan Wardle shared at the event: replace “Yes, but…” with “Yes, and…” when brainstorming. It keeps creativity flowing instead of shutting it down.
3. Have a “Parking Lot” for Your Ideas
We all have more ideas than time, right? Instead of letting them swirl in your head, create a space to store them.
I keep a “parking lot” board in Trello where I brain-dump future offers, content ideas, and collaborations. Then, when I’m ready to take action, I can look at that list and prioritize what aligns best with my goals right now.
Tip: Sort your parking lot by impact and effort. What will move the needle fastest or make the biggest difference for your audience?
4. Know How You Recharge
Momentum was amazing, but as an introvert, being “on” for two 12-hour days meant I needed serious recovery time.
I gave myself permission to skip small talk during breaks, step outside in the sun, and take the next day off to rest and process everything I’d learned.
Your recharge might look different — maybe journaling, exercising, or connecting with loved ones. Just remember: recharging is not a reward; it’s part of the process.
5. Leave with a Game Plan
Don’t walk out of a workshop, training, or mastermind with pages of notes and no plan.
Before you leave an event, ask yourself:
- What are my top three takeaways?
- What’s one action I can implement immediately?
- When will I schedule time to do it?
Momentum ended on Sunday — and by Monday, I was already recording a podcast episode, applying for affiliate partnerships, and implementing what I’d learned. That’s how you turn inspiration into momentum.
6. Write Down Your Big Goals Daily
Your goals are only powerful if you see and speak them often. I now write my biggest dream — leaving my teaching job by the end of the school year — every single day.
Then I pick three daily action steps that move me closer to it.
Not laundry or errands — real business actions like:
- Pitching to be on a podcast
- Sending an email to my list
- Selling my offers
Those daily, consistent actions create compounding results.
7. Build a Collaboration List
Want to grow faster? Collaborate.
Make a list of people you’d love to partner with — podcast hosts, local business owners, or industry peers. Then find ways to get in their orbit: attend their events, share their content, shout them out.
And when you do collaborate, make it about them. Show appreciation, celebrate their wins, and support their offers too.
8. Bring Back the Business Card
Yes, old-school business cards still work — especially at live events.
I created a new set with my photo and QR code for easy connection, and it made networking so much smoother. Handing someone a card with your info feels so much more natural than fumbling with your phone to find each other online.
Pro tip: Add a QR code that links to your LinkTree or website for instant connection.
9. Serve Before You Sell
Shift your mindset from “What can I get?” to “How can I serve?”
When your audience feels genuinely seen and helped, they become your biggest advocates. Whether you’re selling coaching, travel, or products — always lead with impact and intention. The income naturally follows.
10. Build a Following That Loves You
The secret to a loyal community isn’t fancy branding — it’s authenticity.
Show up as yourself, share your heart, and be consistent. Let people get to know you — the quirks, the passion, and the purpose behind your business.
Because when your audience loves you, they’ll share your work, recommend you, and root for your success every step of the way.
💫 Quick Recap: 10 Momentum Lessons
1️⃣ Force yourself to level up
2️⃣ Be vulnerable and open to feedback
3️⃣ Keep a parking lot for your ideas
4️⃣ Know how you recharge
5️⃣ Leave every event with a game plan
6️⃣ Write your goals and three action steps daily
7️⃣ Build a collaboration list
8️⃣ Carry (and use!) business cards
9️⃣ Serve first, sell second
🔟 Build a following that loves you
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