The Un-Launch Episode

What do you do when you've announced a launch... but it feels completely wrong? In this episode of Babe Cave, host Amanda Polick shares why she's "unlaunching" her newly announced group coaching program—and why that might be the bravest move she's made all year. In this conversation, you'll discover: → How to tell the difference between fear-based resistance and genuine misalignment → The wild story of Hillary Rushford: how a business coach with 200K followers lost a six-figure book deal that went to auction (and what it teaches us about creative disappointment) → Why stopping your business to write a book is a critical mistake → The John C. Maxwell framework that separates failed plans from failed vision → Permission to fail publicly—and why it's more powerful than silent suffering Perfect for: Writers, creative entrepreneurs, food creators, anyone navigating the messy reality of book publishing, coaches and service providers launching programs Amanda Polick is a book coach specializing in food writers and cookbook development. She helps creative professionals navigate the disappointments, pivots, and unexpected turns of bringing big projects to life. Shownotes: Newsletter: Weekly insights on writing and creativity Connect: Instagram @amandapolick | amandapolick.com Work with Amanda: Apply here

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The Un-Launch Episode is an episode from Babe Cave by Babe Cave.

This episode is 33:09 long.

This episode was published on Jan 7, 2026.

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