🚀 Unlocking Growth: The Founder Trap & Progress Illusion

Join us for an enlightening Ugly Talk event focused on one of entrepreneurship's hidden challenges: the Founder Trap. Excessive busyness can make it seem like you're making progress, but it often leads to stagnation. This discussion is designed to help founders step out of their comfort zones and truly leverage their time and resources.

🎯 Why You Should Attend

• Feel busy yet uncertain about real progress?
• Know you’re the bottleneck but uncertain on how to break free?
• Still doing the crucial work even after hiring?
• Desire growth without the risk of burnout?
• Leave equipped with actionable insights to identify and escape the founder trap early.

🙋 Who You’ll Meet

• Fellow Founders and small business owners navigating similar challenges
• Operators and side hustlers stepping into leadership roles
• Investors who understand the implications of this common mistake
• Builders focused on genuine progress rather than appearances

🎤 Featured Panelists

• Zanade Mann - CEO of Zanade Enterprises LLC, named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 100 Women of Impact, with extensive experience in education and economic development.
• Gia Lowe - Founder of The Glowe Group, recognized by Essence Magazine, who designs impactful event experiences and strategic partnerships across various industries.
• Moderator: Cate Luzio - Founder & CEO of Luminary, dedicated to addressing significant challenges women face in their careers.

💬 Discussion Topics

• Distinguishing between busyness and actual progress
• Recognizing when you're a constraint to growth
• The risks of delegation vs. doing it all yourself
• Mindset shifts from operator to leader
• Practical insights into