How Teri Yu Built and Sold Her Startup

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

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Why Your Past Is Preparation, Not Punishment (with Bishop Kevin Foreman) Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations

In this powerful episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Bishop Kevin Foreman joins us for a deeply inspiring conversation on spiritual growth, emotional healing, leadership, faith, resilience, and personal transformation.Bishop Kevin reminds us that we cannot conquer what we refuse to confront. Through his wisdom as a pastor, author, entrepreneur, and transformational leader, he shares how pain can become preparation, how the past does not have to define our identity, and how faith must be connected to practical action.This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, tired, wounded, or unsure whether there is still more within them. Bishop Kevin offers both encouragement and strategy, reminding us that our current condition is not our conclusion.In This Episode, We Explore:Spiritual growth and how to apply faith in everyday lifeHealing from trauma, betrayal, disappointment, and emotional painHow to identify what is truly holding you backWhy pain can become preparation instead of punishmentLeadership lessons from “leading while bleeding”How to separate your mistake from your identityWhy transformation requires structure, discipline, and responsibilityFinancial mastery, purpose, emotional resilience, and personal evolutionWhat it means to live with “hope with a plan”Powerful Sound Bites“Life is warfare, embrace it.”“Everything is a lease, let it go.”“Your past mistakes do not define you.”“You cannot conquer what you do not confront.”“Your current condition is not your conclusion.”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Transformation and Healing02:10 Exploring Personal Journeys and Travel Aspirations03:19 Confessions of a Leader: Balancing Life and Leadership06:37 Confronting Past Trauma and Its Impact14:53 Navigating Emotions and Learning from Crisis20:35 Recognizing Purpose and Assignment in Life25:19 Defining Moments in Ministry26:02 Prioritizing Life Over Balance28:50 Refueling While in Flight30:36 Leading While Bleeding37:21 Overcoming Past Limitations39:43 Spiritual Growth and Practical LivingAbout Bishop Kevin ForemanBishop Kevin Foreman is a pastor, author, entrepreneur, and transformational leader. He leads Harvest Church, a hybrid, multi-state, multi-generational ministry reaching people across the world through digital and in-person campuses.Through his teaching, books, podcasts, and leadership platforms, Bishop Kevin helps people evolve spiritually, emotionally, financially, and relationally. His work focuses on transformation, healing, leadership, purpose, and helping people become the best version of themselves.ResourcesWebsite: https://bishopforeman.comHarvest Church: https://harvestchurch.churchSocial Media: @bishopforemanListen and SubscribeThank you for listening to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to remember that their past is not a prison. It can become preparation for purpose.Ask what is on your heart. Mirror Talk will reflect back what may help you see more clearly. Try it here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/Stay connected: https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalkMore inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Please share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/best-podcasting-tools/
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