Nothing and Nobody Will Ever Hurt You Again - After This.

In this episode of the Big Deal Podcast, Codie Sanchez shares her personal experiences with failure and the valuable lessons that emerged from them. She emphasizes that failure is sometimes the necessary entry price for success and reflects on her own path starting with her college experience where she was rejected by prestigious universities and ended up at Arizona State. Rather than letting that define her, Codie seized the opportunity to work hard, ultimately earning multiple degrees and opportunities throughout her career.

Codie recounts how she faced joblessness post-college but took a risk by attending a finance conference, which led to a significant job offer from Vanguard. She highlights the importance of staying curious and being willing to ask questions, even when feeling out of place among more qualified peers. Her tenure at Vanguard was followed by a difficult moment when she was passed over for a job based on perceptions rather than her abilities, which eventually led her to a role at Goldman Sachs where she significantly advanced in her career.

Throughout her journey, she emphasizes that self-promotion, networking, and surrounding oneself with capable individuals are crucial. Codie also discusses tough decisions, such as firing an unfit employee, and the emotional toll entrepreneurship can take, including her experience with divorce and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Codie shares that navigating corporate environments and pushing for recognition has shaped her resilience, leading to her success in building her own company. She concludes with reflections on the importance of facing challenges and the mindset required for long-term success, advocating for embracing failure as a learning tool rather than fearing it. She also mentions the significance of having difficult conversations and being accountable for one's growth, asserting that every set back leads to an opportunity for greater achievements.