Go Against Your Default: Why ‘Trust Your Gut’ Is Keeping You Small
by Tanya Alvarez | at Minnebar 19
You’ve heard the advice: “Trust your gut.” But what if that voice in your head—the one whispering “You’re not ready” or “Don’t try”—isn’t intuition at all? It’s your default: a fear-based loop dressed up as logic.
In this raw, practical, and inspiring talk, Tanya Alvarez shares how defying her default helped her go from “7% chance of having kids” to building a thriving business and life on her own terms. You’ll walk away with a clear 3-step system to name your default, disrupt it with accountability, and build unstoppable momentum—one small win at a time.
This isn’t about motivation. It’s about strategy. Because growth doesn’t come from staying safe—it comes from choosing differently.
Tanya Alvarez
Tanya Alvarez is a mom, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and systems-driven optimist who believes any monumental goal is possible—with the right squad.
A first-gen Colombian American, she scaled her first business to $1M in a year while traveling to 43 countries and running marathons with a brittle bone condition.
Today, she’s the co-founder of PeerProgress.ai, an AI-powered, human-led accountability platform helping high-ticket coaching programs and entrepreneurial communities turn passive participants into consistent action-takers.
She’s currently writing Go Against Your Defaults, a guide for high-achievers stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—showing how to break free and level up with the right support.