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The Business of Thinking Big Podcast is hosted by business coach and founder of Mamas & Co., Lianne Kim. In this podcast we talk all things business mindset, strategy and hustle. So, if you're looking to grow your revenue, serve more dream clients and create amazing new possibilities, then you my friend are in the right place!

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The Mindset to Thrive with Charlene Dinger

June 12, 2025 • Lianne Kim • Episode 351

What if believing in yourself was the difference between thriving and just surviving as a creative entrepreneur?

In this episode, I sit down with Charlene Dinger, founder and creative director of Kinisi Kids, to explore the mindset shifts that transform creative businesses from struggling to thriving. Charlene's journey from competitive dance burnout to building a joyful, profitable business in less than a year proves that when we change our beliefs about what's possible, everything changes.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

Why the "starving artist" mentality keeps creatives stuck in underearning cycles
How to leverage your warm network to land major contracts without feeling salesy
The mindset shift that transforms rejection into momentum
Why multiple revenue streams in your zone of genius create stability
How to define success on your own terms
The strategy that keeps you top-of-mind with potential clients

Timestamps:‌ ‌

1:45 From competitive dance to burnout

12:44 Breaking the "starving artist" trap

16:55 Building multiple revenue streams in your zone

25:32 The 90-day goal that changed everything

26:00 How to leverage your warm network

30:18 Dealing with discouragement

34:04 Patience and persistence for lasting success

40:00 Redefining success: harmony over hustle

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