147. A Decade of Failing Forward Into Faith: Paola Soares on Overcoming Fear and Finding Purpose with Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen

✨ Special Episode: From Failure to Faith — Paola's Interview on The Vibrant Flow Podcast ✨ This week on But First, She Failed, host Paola Soares shares something a little different. Recently, she was invited to be a guest on 🎙️ The Vibrant Flow Podcast with Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen —a friend of But First, She Failed. Paola loved Johanna's thoughtful questions and the authentic flow of their conversation so much that she asked if she could share it here with you. 💛 In this inspiring interview, Paola opens up about her decade-long journey of overcoming fear of failure, healing from shame, and learning to fail forward into faith. She shares behind-the-scenes moments from her career in national news, the painful season of being let go, and how God used that experience to redirect her toward her true calling—helping women step boldly into the purpose He designed for them. 🌿 🌸 About The Vibrant Flow Podcast: Hosted by Johanna Mäkilä-Manninen —a multi-passionate artist, women's coach, English MA graduate, mama, and wife— The Vibrant Flow Podcast is for the ambitious, faith-led woman ready to step fully into her calling, unapologetically and in full feminine flow. The show blends faith-based coaching, feminine leadership, and creative personal branding to help women break free from shame, self-sabotage, and comparison while elevating their God-given expression. 🎧 Go listen: The Vibrant Flow Podcast for the full interview! In this episode only part of the full episode is shared so if you enjoyed make sure to go to The Vibrant Flow Podcast to listen to the rest of the convesation! Johanna is also about to launch her 12-Week Personal Branding Incubator —links to both below! 💬 Community Update: The next Community Accountability Call is happening in early November! 🙌 It's designed for women who feel unfulfilled professionally and sense God calling them to step into something new—whether that's launching a business, starting a brand, or pursuing a deeper sense of purpose. You'll receive live coaching, feedback, and encouragement from Paola and a circle of like-minded women who will cheer you on every step of the way. If you're ready to get out of your head and finally start walking in the purpose God has for you, this is your chance to do it with community. During this 1-hour session, you'll connect with like-minded women, share what you're working on, get live coaching and encouragement, and gain clarity around your calling so you can take bold next steps. 💡 Spots are limited — and this may be one of the last times I offer this call for free before transitioning into a membership community. Don't miss the chance to be part of it! ✅ Register Here 📲 Instagram: @butfirstshefailed 🌐 Website: Paolasoares.com 🎙 Book a Mentorship Session: Click Here 📩 Join the Weekly Newsletter + Take the Boss Woman Profile Quiz: Sign Up ▶️ Follow on YouTube: Watch Here ✨ FREE RESOURCE: 6 SIGNS YOU ARE OR AREN'T WALKING IN YOUR GOD-GIVEN CALLING --> paolasoares.com/calling