How Teri Yu Built and Sold Her Startup

What does it take to turn your passion into a thriving business? In this week’s episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with Teri Yu — a repeat founder, former viral YouTube creator, and now Director of Product Management at Kajabi — to unpack the truth behind building a successful online brand and startup.

Teri’s journey is both inspiring and actionable. She raised over $2.5M, built an engaged online community, and sold her company Vibely to Kajabi — all by leaning into her experience as a creator and staying laser-focused on product-market fit.

During our soulful chat, Teri reveals how to recognize if your idea is good enough to quit your job for, why now is still the perfect time to start a business, and how to stay resilient in the face of burnout. She also breaks down the blueprint for launching thriving communities — spaces where creators can connect, grow, and monetize authentically.

One standout insight? “Manifestation is not enough — execution, strategy, and consistency are what move the needle.” Teri’s grounded perspective cuts through the noise and offers real tools for dreamers and doers alike.

Whether you’re a creative professional, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating your next big move, this episode delivers the motivation and clarity you need to move forward.

Listen now and start building your path to sustainable success.

About Teri Yu

Teri Yu is a repeat founder who raised $2.5M+ and successfully sold her company Vibely to creator powerhouse Kajabi. She has deep product & sales expertise from experiences at Asana and Microsoft. Teri is also previously a viral YouTube creator.

👉 Connect with Teri Yu: https://kajabi.com

From Creator to Founder: How Teri Yu Built and Sold Her Startup Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations

In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we dive into the journey of Teri Yu — viral YouTuber turned tech founder and now Director of Product Management at Kajabi. Teri raised over $2.5M, built a thriving online community, and sold her startup Vibely to one of the biggest creator platforms in the world.She shares the real talk behind entrepreneurship: how to avoid burnout as a creator, when to quit your 9-to-5 to start a business, how to know if your idea is worth it, and why 2023 was the perfect moment to start something new. Teri walks us through her founder playbook — from building a product people love to finding product-market fit and knowing when it’s time to pivot or sell.This episode is packed with clarity, honesty, and soulful insights for anyone looking to turn their passion into a purpose-driven business.🎧 Highlights:The signs your startup idea is worth pursuingWhy creators are launching communities now more than everHow to monetize without burning outWhen to pivot, persist, or sell your businessTeri’s no-BS take on manifestation and what really works🔗 Connect with Teri Yu: https://kajabi.comFind out how to work with Teri and follow her entrepreneurial journey.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:02 Building a Thriving Online Community07:54 Dealing with Burnout and Maintaining Resilience11:51 Monetising Creative Work and Starting a Business32:11 Knowing When to Pivot or Sell a BusinessIf this episode touched your heart, share it with someone who needs it.CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating.Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠ More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠ All proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better. YouTube: https://youtu.be/mrcunXO7U3E 
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If this episode touched your heart, share it with someone who needs it.

CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/

Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating.

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More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠

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