Before you write your first pitch, take a minute to reflect. Pitching can bring up all kinds of feelings — nerves, self-doubt, imposter syndrome (hi, old friends!). The first step to moving forward is naming what’s holding you back… and then gently proving it wrong.

Ask Yourself:

What’s one reason I’ve been scared to pitch?

(Rejection? Not feeling “good enough”? Not knowing where to start?)

What’s one small action I can take to move past that fear?

(Like writing a rough draft, sending it t...