Silencing the Inner Critic - Retail Therapy Session with Michelle Smith of Piccolo Mondo Toys

Rooted in Retail

Is self-doubt keeping you from showing up the way you want in your business? In this episode, we explore how to move past those mental roadblocks.
Welcome to Retail Therapy, a special segment of Rooted in Retail! Today, I’m excited to have Michelle Smith from Piccolo Mondo Toys with us. I've been lucky to know Michelle for years. She not only creates a fun experience for kids but also inspires global awareness through her unique selection of toys and books.
In this episode, Michelle is opening up about challenges I know many retailers face. If you’ve ever felt held back by those inner voices, even when your heart knows what’s right, this conversation is for you.
We’re also joined by Ronda Renée, our resident retail therapist. She will share valuable tools to help Michelle—and all of us—overcome these mental hurdles.
If you’ve ever felt a pull to move in a certain direction but fear has held you back, I hope this episode provides you with the tools to align with your purpose and show up as your true self.
[04:09] Michelle’s challenge: confronting her inner critic

[07:52] How our doubts can get in the way of our vision

[09:59] When we align business with our purpose

[17:13] Internal sourcing vs. external sourcing

[24:22] The pros and cons of getting a diagnosis

[27:01] How we abandon ourselves

[36:20] Prioritizing yourself while showing compassion

Catch up on all of the Retail Therapy Sessions:
Maybe Bigger Isn’t Always Better – Retail Therapy Session with Andy Havemeier of Wealthy Street Bakery

Overcoming Fears and Visualizing Success - Retail Therapy Session with Ana McConnell of Pilar Boutique

Align Your Soul with Your Business: A Retail Therapy Session with Crystal Vilkaitis

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1. Silencing the Inner Critic - Retail Therapy Session with Michelle Smith of Piccolo Mondo Toys (00:00:00)

2. Michelle's challenge: silencing her inner critic (00:04:07)

3. How our doubts can get in the way of our vision (00:07:52)

4. When we align business with our purpose (00:09:59)

5. Internal sourcing vs. external sourcing (00:17:13)