2: Leanna Whyte: Flipping the Switch on Fear and Finding Growth Strategies artwork
True Grime Stories

2: Leanna Whyte: Flipping the Switch on Fear and Finding Growth Strategies

  • S2E2
  • 53:26
  • November 4th 2025

“One of my flaws, I compare myself to others… When can I be there? Why, why am I not there yet?”- Leanna Whyte


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Episode Summary:

In this episode of True Grime Stories, I sit down with Leanna Whyte, owner of Sparkling Green Cleaning Services , who shares her journey of overcoming fear, self-doubt, and comparison to build the thriving business she has today. Leanna opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her stop letting fear hold her back—from stepping into leadership with confidence to learning that growth starts when you take brave action despite uncertainty.

Through her story, listeners will discover how faith, courage, and personal growth can transform not just a business, but the person behind it. Leanna’s message is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t come from avoiding fear—it comes from moving forward through it.

💡 Key Topics

  • Overcoming fear and self-doubt as a business owner
  • Turning challenges into opportunities for personal growth
  • The importance of faith and mindset in business success
  • How comparison can stall growth—and how to rise above it
  • Building confidence and courage through daily actions
  • Shifting from fear-based decisions to empowered leadership
  • Finding peace and purpose in your entrepreneurial journey

Guest’s Information:

  • Learn more about Sparkling Green Cleaning Services at www.sparklinggreen.ca
  • CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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