Fear has been my greatest teacher.
It’s guided me, challenged me, and ultimately shaped who I am today.
When I left Mississippi to study abroad in France, I had no idea what lay ahead.
I didn’t speak French fluently, and I certainly didn’t know anyone in Grenoble.
But I took the leap. That decision set me on a path filled with unexpected twists—and plenty of fear.
I still remember launching my first business. At the time, I was teaching English in corporate settings, working for a training company. A steady job that felt secure.
But things started going downhill when the companies stopped paying their freelance teachers, like me. And this happened twice!
So I started thinking about what else I could do…
I had already started creating YouTube videos—simple language tips for learners—despite being camera-shy and self-conscious.
Those early videos were far from perfect, but they marked the beginning of something bigger.
In 2015, I took the ultimate leap: I felt the fear and did it anyway! I left my job to become a full-time entrepreneur. It wasn’t easy.
There were moments of doubt, fear, and outright failure. I worked crazy hours, 7 days a week.
I learned that’s exactly what NOT to do, and now take a lot of care to manage my energy as I build up my new company.
Each mistake taught me a lesson, and each lesson moved me forward.
I learned to embrace the U.S. mindset about failure—it’s not a personal flaw. It’s not the end of everything. Heck, it’s not even a big deal, because it’s a stepping stone to success.
Today, I’m building a business that helps European entrepreneurs scale their impact by navigating the American market.
It’s a fusion of my love for connecting cultures and my passion for business growth. Along the way, I’ve discovered that fear isn’t a barrier; it’s an invitation to grow.
If you’re standing on the edge of something new, scared to take the leap, let me tell you this: Feel the fear, but do it anyway.
Your journey—and the lessons it brings—might just surprise you.
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Watch my latest video where I share more about the fears, failures, and lessons that shaped my path.
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If you’re new here, my name is Christina Rebuffet-Broadus.
I’m the founder of TransAtlantia (https://www.transatlantia.com/) a consultancy & training company that helps European service providers, solopreneurs and agencies attract American clients and make more revenue in the American market.
We do this by breaking down the cultural, language, and mental barriers that are preventing you from getting American clients.
You position yourself as a reference in your industry, and get more American clients faster and more easily.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped 1,000+ European businesses generate over 10 billion euros in revenue thanks to American clients.
My clients, including prestigious names like Cartier, Dior, Zeiss, and Teledyne E2V, and also a range of small businesses and solopreneurs.
Some impressive results they’ve seen:
→ Winning an $8 billion contract with Houston Airport by adapting their negotiation style.
→ Raising $42 million from American VCs and investors.
→ Achieving a 36x ROI by adapting a France-based business coaching program to suit an international market
To learn how we can help you get more American clients for your business, start by watching my insider secrets webinar at https://www.transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-webinar
