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title: 74. Jess Connolly - Staying Focused as a Mission-Driven Entrepreneur
description: In this episode, Jess sheds light on her struggle in high school and the dramatic shift that enabled her to blossom into a confident, driven entrepreneur.
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# [74. Jess Connolly - Staying Focused as a Mission-Driven Entrepreneur](https://blog.hogantaylor.com/how-that-happened/jess-connolly)

 Written by [Aaron Ackerman, CPA, CGMA, Advisory Partner](https://blog.hogantaylor.com/how-that-happened/author/aaron-ackerman-cpa-cgma-advisory-partner) | Jul 11, 2022 1:42:25 PM

Jess Connolly is a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster, blogger, coach, and church leader. Not to mention, Jess is a wife and mother who’s passionate about empowering women to discover their place in the world and overcome the fear of pursuing their dreams.

In this episode, Jess sheds light on her struggle in high school and the dramatic shift that enabled her to blossom into a confident, driven entrepreneur. She also speaks on her journey on becoming an entrepreneur and sought-after public speaker.

Connolly also gives insight into the power of being vulnerable and sharing your goals/wins online, why leaders and entrepreneurs need to prioritize self-care, and her advice to leaders on staying focused as a mission-driven business in a world full of distraction.

**Connect with Jess:**

Visit her [website](https://www.jessconnolly.com/)

Follow her on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jessaconnolly)

Follow her on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jessaconnolly)

Connect with her on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/jessaconnolly)

Check out her best-selling [books](https://www.jessconnolly.com/all-books)

Listen to The Go + Tell Gals [Podcast](https://www.goandtellgals.com/podcast)

**Resources Mentioned:**

[*You Are The Girl For The Job*](https://www.jessconnolly.com/girl-for-the-job) by Jess Connolly

[*Breaking Free From Body Shame*](https://www.jessconnolly.com/breaking-free) by Jess Connolly

[GoodNotes](https://www.goodnotes.com/) app

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