Today's episode is the last of the Biz Women Rock podcast.  To celebrate, Chris (my hubs) is interviewing me.  

I want to leave you with this…

Everything I created for you all these years has been because I have needed it.  The inspiration, the motivation, the organization, the leadership, the cheerleading, the support...I have needed it all.  And I knew that by creating it for you, I would be forced to step into it for myself. 

In order to serve you, in order to have a prosperous business, I have had to face limiting beliefs, money blocks, foundational issues of worthiness and not-enoughness and so much more internal shit.  And of course, I've had to learn better ways of doing business...better strategies, better organization, better marketing, better leadership.  

I am just like you.  A woman doing her best to create her own abundant, meaningful journey.  It's messy, imperfect and painful. And magical and deeply fulfilling and worth every single second.

Thank you for being here with me.  Thank you for trusting me with your time and energy.  

I hope we continue to connect on the Women's Meditation Network podcast...I would be honored to be in your ears through your meditation journey.  Just search for it in the podcast player you're listening to now. Just know that my intention there is just as powerful as it has been here: to help you see your own inner light...and shine it as bright as you possibly can.

Cathy is the creator of Don't Keep Your Day Job, a very successful podcast whose guests include Seth Godin, Mandy Moore, Barbara Corcoran and Gabby Bernstein, just to name a few.  Just a few weeks ago, Cathy released her book, Don't Keep Your Day Job and in just one week, it sold 10,000 copies.  

During our conversation, Cathy shares her passionate belief that we EACH MATTER, that we each have unique gifts to share with the world and that our jobs are to discover what they are and to show up bravely to figure that out.  

• She shares what all of her guests - and every "successful" person - has in common.
• What is really underneath the challenges we have and the walls we hit (hint: it has to do with that little girl inside of us)
• She shares why empathy is so important in business
• How she's teaching her kids what she believes.

My intention is that this conversation leaves you feeling WHOLE...with a deep knowing that YOU ARE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT just the way you are and that you have everything within you to live the most beautiful life that you want to design. 

Right now, you can get Cathy's book for FREE on Audible at http://audible.com/dreamjob

And to find out more about Cathy and her podcast, check out http://dontkeepyourdayjob.com

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Are you a podcaster?  Budding podcaster? Content creator?  Then you have to join me at Podfest 2020, a conference made for independent podcasters and content creators.  It's happening March 6-8, 2020 and I guarantee it will be a memorable experience for you! The people, the education, the entire culture...it's like no other conference you've ever attended!  Get your tickets now at http://podfestexpo.com

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

I chose to share my own podcasting journey to showcase just how imperfect, meandering and REAL each of our business journeys are.  I share about the beginning of Biz Women Rock and how the podcast I launched back in 2014 gave birth to an entire, robust business for me.  And, how in 2018, when we found out we were pregnant with our second baby, everything changed. And ultimately, I share all the beautiful and messy things that have transpired during that transition.

During this presentation, I'm taking you through 7 Steps you can follow to create your own version of success:

1. Get Quiet
2. Allow Yourself to Dream
3. Cut Out the Noise
4. Look Your Fears in the Eyes
5. Be Brave and Take Inspired Action
6. Say Goodbye to What No Longer Serves You
7. Create Your Own Journey

I hope this episode helps you feel less alone on this business journey and inspired to continue listening to your own voice so you can be the creator of your own story!

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Are you a podcaster?  Budding podcaster? Content creator?  Then you have to join me at Podfest 2020, a conference made for independent podcasters and content creators.  It's happening March 6-8, 2020 and I guarantee it will be a memorable experience for you! The people, the education, the entire culture...it's like no other conference you've ever attended!  Get your tickets now at http://podfestexpo.com

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

But one thing really struck me in her announcement was that she said that her podcast, The Jen Mavros Show is the one thing that's coming with her in the transition.  

So, I brought Jen on for the Podcasting Series and you'll get to hear her answer to why her podcast is the only thing coming with her.  We'll also dive into why she's going through a transition in business and how scary and exciting that's been for her.

We discuss…

• Why she "unbranded" herself as a coach
• How she used - and continues to use - meditation as her biggest tool to get in touch with what's right for her.
• What "surrendered flow" means to her and her opinion of "hustle."
• What the realities of her money have actually looked like during this transition
• The breakdown of her next evolution of business (it's beautiful!)

Jen is phenomenal and if you resonate with her message about doing business in a way that is aligned with who you are and doing it differently than what you typically see out there, then I would encourage you to go find out more about her and everything she's doing here: 

Jen's website - https://www.jenmavros.com/

Loving Business Forward - https://www.lovingbusinessforward.com/

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Are you a podcaster?  Budding podcaster? Content creator?  Then you have to join me at Podfest 2020, a conference made for independent podcasters and content creators.  It's happening March 6-8, 2020 and I guarantee it will be a memorable experience for you! The people, the education, the entire culture...it's like no other conference you've ever attended!  Get your tickets now at http://podfestexpo.com 

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

So it made perfect sense to invite Jessica on the show for this podcasting series as I pay tribute to this incredible platform that has allowed me into your life all these years.  

During our conversation, Jessica shares…

• How her supportive attitude (vs. a competitive one) has served her in life, friendships, business and podcasting.
• A little into what her what her partnership with co-founder of She Podcasts, Elsie Escobar looks like.
• The power of our words and their ability to manifest our visions...and how her vision of having a conference for women podcasters came to fruition.
• Why you don't have to be perfect to podcast.
• How podcasting has changed her life
• Why podcasting is so freakin' powerful!

You can find out more about Jessica and She Podcasts here —> http://www.shepodcasts.com/

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Are you a podcaster?  Budding podcaster? Content creator?  Then you have to join me at Podfest 2020, a conference made for independent podcasters and content creators.  It's happening March 6-8, 2020 and I guarantee it will be a memorable experience for you! The people, the education, the entire culture...it's like no other conference you've ever attended!  Get your tickets now at http://podfestexpo.com 

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Today, she's sharing about all the places that podcasting has taken her these past few years...all the surprising, unplanned and soul nourishing things that have blossomed for her. 

"Prepare yourself for when the opportunities come," Jaime says.  And, as you'll hear, she's the most beautiful example of that. 

Since Podfest 2017, she's…

• Become the Director of the Horse Radio Network, created by our mutual friend Glenn the Geek. 
• Shifted into Manager of the Horse Radio Network
• Created the Florida Podcast Network, which currently has 6 shows
• Created and co-hosts the Finding Florida podcast, a unique travel show that has opened up so many doors!
• Partnered with The Wedding Biz Network as the Director of their podcast program.
• Evolved her business Flintstone Media from a digital marketing company to a podcast agency (she's bringing on her first staff members now!)
• Been contracted to teach at two locations of Connecticut School of Broadcasting as their official "podcast expert."  

Jaime is a single mom who has beautifully crafted her own version of success.

She's incredible and whether you're a podcaster or not, I guarantee the life and business lessons in this episode are universal. 

You can find out more about Jaime here -> http://floridapodcastnetwork.com/ 

Are you a podcaster?  Budding podcaster? Content creator?  Then you have to join me at Podfest 2020, a conference made for independent podcasters and content creators.  It's happening March 6-8, 2020 and I guarantee it will be a memorable experience for you! The people, the education, the entire culture...it's like no other conference you've ever attended!  Get your tickets now at http://podfestexpo.com 

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

As a matter of fact, she's been podcasting in some form since 2011!  

Tina is an Intuitive, Reiki Master, Yoga teacher and healer.  She helps women connect deeper to their intuition so they can be more aligned with themselves and live lives that bring them joy.  She does this through her Intuitive Coaching program, her live yoga sessions, her virtual Reiki and Reading sessions and her live Retreats.  

During our conversation, Tina shares…

• How her entire podcasting and business journey had a massive change when she attended Podfest in 2017.
• How changing her brand into The Intuitive Women was sooooo much more than just a name change.  That it forced her to step confidently into the brand.
• The first moment she got a client because of her podcast and what that felt like. 
• A few ways she's experimented with her podcast to grow her client base and fill her programs.
• How she's creatively positioned content in order to have her listeners invest in her live Retreats...and then how she's leveraged the Retreats themselves in order to create more content that she purposefully places into her podcast!
• What she loves most about podcasting

What I love about Tina and what I hope is apparent as you listen is that she continues to allow herself and her business to evolve and how brilliantly she's leveraged her podcast to lead that beautiful blossoming.  

To learn more about Tina (and to subscribe to her podcast), check out her website → http://tinaconroy.com

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Let me explain.  

Nicole is a registered dietician and for 10 years, she's been seeing clients one on one - mostly young girls and teenagers who have eating disorders or disordered eating and who want to heal their relationship with body and food.  

As a mom of three littles and fueled by her desire to help prevent more kids from having such challenges, she started Joyful Eating for Your Family, a brand whose mission it is to help parents teach their kids how to have a healthy relationship with food.  

When we began working together, she had just started the private Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfuleatingforyourfamily/) and had an Instagram account.

Fast forward, Nicole has solidified her message and stepped into her passionate voice to help families.  Her Facebook Group has over 2,000 members, her Instagram account is followed by over 8,100 people and over 1,200 people have subscribed to her email list.  

She'll release her first book in early 2020, is creating paid-for online workshops/webinars and has plans to build out a signature course...all that will help her serve her community.  

During our conversation, Nicole shares…

• How she's been able to step into a message that is controversial (at least seen as "going against the grain") and how she's dealt with it.
• What the process of productizing her knowledge through guides, books and webinars has been like.
• The process her book has gone through...from originally being the first paid product she would offer to it being her sugar manifesto that is branding her as the expert!
• What negative self-beliefs have come up for her along the way and the mindset shifts she's had to have in order to keep going.

I know you'll be as inspired by Nicole as I am!  You can find out more about her here —> http://nicolecruzrd.com/

Over the year, Ashley has bravely taken baby (and sometimes GIANT) steps into her greatness!  And during this conversation, she shares about the evolution of her online business model from zero to now!

She currently has 13 private clients, an email list of 1000 who have downloaded her free 1 week meal plan, 200 people who have purchased her 1 month meal plan and currently has 13,000 followers on Instagram.  She's speaking at some big conferences in her industry and will be rolling out her signature program in early 2020.  

She is totally on fire!

During our interview, Ashley shares…

• What it was like offering her first paid product!
• How she completely changed plans after her first paid product was out, choosing to take on private clients instead of building out more products.
• What it's been like building a client base
• Why she started a Facebook Group and how she uses it differently than Instagram
• Why her "failure" launching her first course is actually a massive success!
• What she's done to grow her Instagram following from 5,000 to 13,000 this past year
• How she's evolved emotionally, spiritually and professionally this past year!

I am ridiculously proud of Ashley and in her story, I hope you hear a little bit of yourself...and my ultimate belief that you can literally do anything you put your mind to...as long as you're willing to take imperfect action and stay tuned into what you love.

Perhaps this is a shocker for you and you're wondering, whaaaat?!  Why???!  Or, perhaps you've seen it coming. You've noticed I haven't been as active in our Facebook Group or have skipped a few episodes here and there, know I've been talking about the Women's Meditation Network (http://womensmeditationnetwork.com) a lot lately.  

Either way, my intention behind today's episode is to share the entire business and life journey I've been on for the past 2 years and all the emotional and strategic reasons I'm saying goodbye to Biz Women Rock.  

I'm sharing…

• Why my very realistic plans to bring in $300,000 in 2018 were completely sidelined when I found out we were pregnant with our second daughter. 
• Why two big reasons I launched a brand new business - the Women's Meditation Network - in all that chaos, when it seemed like adding one more thing was foolish.
• The business model of the Women's Meditation Network and where it stands now.
• How and why I focused on just private coaching at the end of 2018
• Why I launched a 1 year private coaching program for 2019 and the actual results
• What was going on in my life for most of 2019 that barely allowed me to keep up with producing weekly content and the massive frustration and emotions I had about feeling incapable of doing anything more. 
• Why...after a ton of deliberation...I finally decided to close down Biz Women Rock and all the emotions that came after. 

Now what?

Here's what you can expect after today's episode…

Next week, I'll feature TWO episodes, each showcasing the amazing business women who have been a part of my 1 year private coaching program...Ashley Kitchens (Plant Centered Prep) and Nicole Cruz (Joyful Eating for Your Family).  They're both absolutely phenomenal and I know you'll enjoy their stories!

Then, during the week of November 11, I'll be showcasing an entire Podcasting Series with some of the most amazing podcasting women I have the privilege of knowing!  I'll release one episode each day that week. I'll also be sharing about Podfest Expo, happening on March 6-8, 2020...I hope I'll see you there!

Get your tickets for Podfest here → http://podfestexpo.com

And then...my final goodbye episode will air on December 2, 2019.  My hubs Chris Krimitsos will be interviewing me about the whole Biz Women Rock business and journey and I hope you'll join me for it!

Thank you so much for being a part of this incredible journey...whether you've been here for a day, a month or since the beginning in February 2014.  It's been a wild, amazing, transformative ride...and I love you so much. 

Lastly...if you're interested in meditation, I would be so honored for you to subscribe to the Women's Meditation Network...there are very approachable guided meditations released every single week and an entire library for you to access anytime you need them. 

You can subscribe here → http://womensmeditationnetwork.com/podcast/

Also, if you're new to meditation and want to start your regular practice - or you've been meditating awhile and just need a jumpstart to your daily practice again, I have a free gift for you!  5 Simple Steps to Start Your Regular Meditation Practice...get it for FREE here → http://womensmeditationnetwork.com/start 

That's why I'm bringing the amazing Amber Hawley back on the show.  Amber is a licensed couples therapist who has run her group practice Fremont Counseling Services for years now.  She also has an online company called Couples Fix, where she supports ambitious couples who want to thrive in their relationships and their work.  

And today, Amber and I are having a conversation about…

• The difference between sex and intimacy
• Why the orgasm isn't always necessarily the goal
• The most common sexual challenges highly ambitious couples have
• Strategies for more and better sex
• Practical reasons why having a healthy sex life helps grow your business!

Ultimately, Amber shares how playfulness and fun are so vital to enlivening you as a woman and therefore your business.

You can find out more about Amber here: http://couplesfix.com

And if you loved Amber, check out her other interview on the podcast here -> http://bizwomenrock.com/business-marriage-make-thrive-amber-hawley/

That's Brook Emery too.  And, unlike many of us who might have struggled to "monetize" our connecting gifts, Brooke has done so very well.  As a matter of fact, she is the "go-to gal" for many online business owners.  

She has a Joint Venture Management Agency called Link Lab, a company that provides affiliate services for launches.  And, she also consults to people who are looking for business strategies and connections that come out of those strategies.  

During our conversation, Brooke shares…

• How she's packaged her ability to "collect people" and made a business out of it.
• How she her entrepreneurship has evolved since becoming a mom.
• How she practices radical acceptance of what is

Lastly, Brook shares how she wants to focus her gifts so she can have a bigger impact on the world by supporting and connecting changemakers and those who are here to uplift humanity. 

You can find out more about Brooke here: https://brookeemery.carrd.co/

Then, with two kids and a brand new baby, she began her business because her family needed more income.  She's always been a good writer, so she chose to focus on helping people with LinkedIn marketing.

During our conversation, Chrissie talks about…

• Why she decided to niche down her skills to offer only LinkedIn marketing services
• How she managed a complete rebrand once she realized how she wanted to niche
• How her LinkedIn marketing business got legs by being live and in person, networking around her local community.
• How she manages the "feast or famine" cycle that most service providers go through...the process that happens when you go out networking, attract clients, but then become so busy servicing those clients that your pipeline goes dry because you're not out networking.
• How she's evolving her business as she becomes a teacher of what she knows. 
• The power of owning her own philosophy of LinkedIn and why that sets her apart.

To check out Maggie Patterson (whom we talk about), here's her site: https://smallbusinessboss.co/

To find out more about Chrissie, visit her website here: https://chrissiewywrot.com/

Join Me at Podfest 2020!

https://podfestexpo.com/

Podfest Multimedia Expo is one of the largest podcasting conferences in the world!  It's full of podcasters, YouTubers and content creators who come together for top notch education, connections and a mind-blowing live experience.  

Podfest is happening March 6-8, 2020 in Orlando, Florida and I can't wait to see you there!  Get your tickets today!

https://podfestexpo.com/

So what do you do?  

Answering that question today is the fabulous Holly Gillen, owner of Holly G Studios.  For years, she's been helping business owners create, produce and ultimately effectively use videos to share their message with the exact people who they want to attract into their business.  

And today, she's sharing her vast knowledge about the topic, including…

• Different ways to incorporate video, even if it's not the traditional face to face type you're used to seeing.
• Four questions to ask yourself before you ever put a video out there!
• Live vs. pre-recorded videos...when and how to leverage the benefits of both
• Three different strategies you can use for pre-recorded videos.
• She goes over her entire 7 step process for successful business cinema
• What makes a successful YouTube Channel!

As this episode goes live, Holly is about to kick off her free YouTube Video Challenge Makeover...she'll help you spruce up your YouTube Channel and get it ready to use it effectively every day during the challenge!  You can sign up at http://bit.ly/weekendmakeover. 

Interested in learning more about Holly?  Check out her site here: https://www.hollygstudios.com/

During our conversation, Melissa walks us through how she started, launched and grew her podcast by thinking outside the box.  

First, she got clear about who she was, her passions and her gifts...a step that we can easily skip over because it requires us to STOP and do the internal work.  

Once she did, she went through Pat Flynn's podcasting course, which gave her the practical steps on how to launch a podcast.  

But Melissa's differentiated herself by practicing creative thinking.  She bounced her ideas off of others, she created content that was a little different than what was out there, she gave herself a launch date and made an event out of it, which gave her accountability to take action.  

And she tried many things along the way that gave her visibility, always looking at her metrix so she was strategic about her next moves.  

There is SO much value in this episode and I can't wait for you to listen!

You can find out more about Melissa and sign up for her daily email, the Morning Mind Love here: https://www.mindlove.com/

Nikki is the owner of Your Sales Maven and helps entrepreneurs and corporate teams with their sales conversations so they can close more business and make more money. 

During our interview, Nikki talks about…

• How we can tweak our language from "selling" our services or products to inviting them to find out more.
• She breaks down the entire discovery call process and gives you incredible tips to optimize it
• She warns against the biggest mistake people make during the discovery call
• The anatomy of a good CLOSE to you can get paid
• What to do when someone tells you they'll "think about it."

Nikki does such a tremendous job of breaking down the sales conversation into practical pieces that you will be able to implement right away!

And, she even has a free ebook for you called Closing the Sale, which will give you the language you need to...well...close the sale. :) You can get it here: http://yoursalesmaven.com/bwr 

"It's not easy," she says, "but it doesn't have to be complicated." 

Louisa knows because she's built a multiple 7 figure business following these steps.  She started out as an executive in a corporate job, doing digital marketing for her company.  Soon, she transitioned into her own business, offering those same services she was doing during her day job.  As her clientele grew, she began to get people asking her all the time, "how did you do that?" So, she began teaching others how to quit their jobs while building their own business.  And within her first year of doing that, she had hit $1 Million in sales.  

Louisa now has a thriving business helping people break free from their 9-5 jobs as they build their online businesses.  

During our conversation, Louisa and I discuss…

• The TWO simple steps to follow that could easily lead to a multiple 7 figure business
• How to grow beyond that and have a ton of fun as you're doing it
• The truth about TESTING everything as you grow
• The metrics she paid attention to as she was testing and growing her business
• How she's mindfully built a TEAM that has supported her growth...and yet doesn't have even one full-time employee
• And how leveraging specialized contractors is a giant win win!

The question you can answer when you finish is where am I in this process? so you can begin creating the online business you deserve!

You can find out more about Louisa at http://louisazhou.com 

So, she decided to create a solution.  

BeginToHeal.com is a platform that allows you, the person who is seeking out holistic practitioners and resources, to easily find ones that Pooja and her team have vetted.  Their website offers a free subscription and a low cost paid subscription ($10/mo) that give you access to resources like nutrition counselors, reiki practitioners, guided meditations, educational courses and so much more so you can heal from the inside out. 

During our conversation, Pooja shares about…

• Her unique challenges in building her business...the extra attention and time she needed to spend figuring out the legal and logistical challenges of her market.
  
  
• What she does to keep her own self-care practice sacred so she doesn't get back into a space of being burnt out and exhausted. 
  
  
• Her ultimate belief that we all really want to do special things to help others and how she's doing this through Begin to Heal.
  
  

"That's the question entrepreneurs should be asking themselves…'who do I need to be in order for me to be successful?'" Pooja says.  

This game of business is done from the inside out...and this conversation with Pooja has so many moments of wisdom that reflect that.  

You can check out more about Begin to Heal by visiting their website at http://BeginToHeal.com. 

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BIZ WOMEN ROCK RELATED RESOURCES:

Interested in Intuitive Coaching or Reiki?   Our very own Biz Women Rock community member Tina Conroy is ah-may-zing at all of it.  You can check her out by visiting her website here: http://TinaConroy.com.  I've hired her for Reiki, readings and Intuitive Coaching and she is worth every penny!  I would highly recommend you book a session with her!

Want meditations created specifically for women?  Listen to the Women's Meditation Network podcast...an entire library of free guided meditations created just for you.  http://WomensMeditationNetwork.com.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast player today.  

I'm bringing Amber on because she is someone I consider the leading authority on how to manage the ever-evolving and ever-challenging place where business and romantic relationships live.  

And it's not a conversation we talk about very much...how our relationship with our spouse affects our business...and how our business affects our relationship with our spouse.  

"Because we need money to live," Amber states, "we see work as a necessity and our relationships as a luxury."  And that can lead to many problems.  

So, today, Amber and I are discussing…

• What the #1 problem is that women entrepreneurs face with their spouse
• The unique experiences that you may experience if you are the entrepreneur and your spouse is not.
• The very different things you might experience if both you and your spouse are entrepreneurs
• How creating a MONTHLY MONEY MEETING can be instrumental in giving clarity and support to one another and what exactly should be talked about during those meetings. 
• Common issues entrepreneurs may face with their spouses, including varying levels of risk tolerance, money management and time management and how to face each of them proactively.

Ultimately, Amber shares the foundational concept that showing up and communicating with one another about our desires, needs, expectations and dreams is ultimately the most powerful way to ensure we thrive in both our relationships and our businesses!

Amber is a wealth of information!  If you want to find out more about her and how she might be able to help you in your relationship, check her out here: http://amberhawley.com 

I'm bringing her back on today because I believe in what she does for women!  Christine helps women grow six figure businesses that they love, whether they are building a side hustle and quitting their day jobs, or unhappy with the business they've built and need to re-shift.  

She does this through private coaching and is absolutely phenomenal at helping her clients achieve their versions of success. She also wrote the book The Income Replacement Formula: 7 Simple Steps to Doing What You Love and Making Six Figures from Anywhere.  

During this conversation, we talk about…

• The MINDSET shifts it takes to go from an employee mindset to a business owner mindset.  And how so many of us can end up building businesses with the old script.
• How she's able to guide her clients to taking action on the strategies they need by doing the really deep work of personal development. 
• The book that has made the most difference in her sense of self, The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks and how it's effected her.
• She walks us through her first few steps she takes women through to get to their goals.
• How she is able to have tough conversations with her clients about the real work to be done.

Christine's clients have a 75% success rate!  Meaning, 75% of the women she works with are either out of their old jobs or old companies that felt like jobs and sustainably in a business they love!

Feeling desperate and think Christine can help you?

Book a call with her here: https://calendly.com/lifewithpassion/claritycall 

You won't regret it...she's amazing!

Kate's the New York Times Bestselling Author of Money: A Love Story and Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Mamas.  

Kate embodies what I love so much about women...she is ambitious, vulnerable, driven, honest and wants to help women transcend into our next phase of joyful living.  

During our conversation, Kate talks very openly about…

• Why doing less is so important for women today
• How to discover what YOU really want vs. what others want for you or what your past self would have wanted.  And...how to cultivate a stillness practice that allows you to stay in tune with your inner voice. 
• How she implements the 80/20 rule in business so she only does the 20% of things that bring her the biggest results...and ONLY those things!
• A massively challenging season she had last year with her husband being sick and pretty incapacitated and how she dealt with it.
• The true power of knowing your menstrual cycle and the lunar cycles so you can by in sync with your life and your business.

Kate is phenomenal and I encourage you to share this episode with another amazing woman who needs to hear her message.  

CHECK OUT KATE'S BOOKS HERE (SOOOO RECOMMENDED!): https://katenorthrup.com/

Here's the episode with Pleasance Silicki we discuss: http://bizwomenrock.com/optimize-business-results-knowing-cycles-pleasance-silicki/

Since then, Shelly has gone through multiple phases of her business, constantly building her company into the next phase of growth.  

As of the recording of this podcast, Shelly recently merged with Aegis Law, a firm that she hired a headhunter to find so she could implement her succession plan.  This was after 6 years of successfully growing the Walk Law Firm.

During this conversation, Shelly shares…

• Why she hired young attorneys who were right out of law school and why this added so much value to her business.
• How she made big pivots in her business when things didn't feel right or weren't in line with her vision.
• How she doubled down servicing a very special niche of business, focusing on tech and ecommerce businesses and how that made her incredibly valuable in the marketplace.
• How she went about establishing herself as a trusted attorney in a city where she wasn't networked at all!  I could fish where the fish were or I could fish where the fishermen were, she says.  So brilliant!

The powerful theme of this conversation is how Shelly has always been very clear about her end game.  And when you're clear about where you want to go, she says, then you can open yourself up to all the possibilities on how to get there.  

You can find out more about Shelly here: www.aegislaw.com.

Time blocking, batching, focusing your energy, prioritizing your tasks, etc.  

And they're all really smart strategies and have worked in a nice combination for me over the years. 

Until recently.  

Blocking out time, dedicating certain times and days for certain activities, batching content creation...none of it's working for me right now.

With an 8 month old baby and a 3 ½ year old daughter, mommying has taken up more of my time than usual.  More times than I can count, my perfectly planned blocked times have been pushed aside to accommodate sick kids, changing schedules or have even been exchanged for "catch up" time for me to chill and recover before I can shift my energy into business.  My ideas to batch content and create 4 podcast episodes at once are thrown out the window because I am exhausted after just one interview or writing just one meditation for the Women's Meditation Network. 

I found myself angry and bitter and consistently beating myself up that things weren't working the way I wanted them to and that I couldn't get the things done I needed.

So, I had to find another way.

And then...I remembered a conversation I had with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes - the author of the foundational Feminist book, Women Who Run With the Wolves.  I happen to run into her at a podcasting conference when I was pregnant with my first and so we spent some time talking about how to make the time to work and raise kids.  

She told me, "I wrote that book in 5 minute increments here, 20 minute increments there...any time I could find while I was raising my kids."  

That concept stuck with me all these years and I wanted to bring it to you as a new way to approach getting things done. 

If batching content and blocking time aren't conducive to your lifestyle right now, how can you move things forward in little "bitesize" moments?  

For me, it requires TRUSTING that I will get things done, instead of being so rigid on the to-do's of the day and week.  And also...and this is probably even more important...letting go of the expectation that I'll get multiple things done at once.  

Last night, I had a bit of energy after I put the kids to sleep and so I immediately turned on my computer and wrote a meditation.  It felt so good to get it done. In my old way of doing things, I would tell myself to stay there and write 2 more so I could batch and be efficient.  But you know what? I was exhausted by the time I was done, so I let go of the expectation to do more and just let that bitesize work be enough.  

I believe that ALL time management and productivity strategies are wonderful and can work for you at any given season of your life.  Perhaps working in bitesize moments can be helpful for you right now or can be integrated into how you're moving your business forward!

PS: If you're currently stuck in your business or just not feeling like you're living into the full potential it has, then I invite you to book a 2 Hour Intensive Strategy Session with me!  In 2 hours, we can get clear about what it is you want and help you focus on the strategies that help you get there. You'll leave with a practical action plan to move you forward with purpose and joy!  You can book your session today at http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie.  

And although they attempted to a few times, nothing really ever took off.  

Until this year.  

The first ever She Podcasts Live is happening on October 10-13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Check out http://shepodcastslive.com for more information. 

During our conversation, Jessica is talking very openly about what that process of getting her first live event off the ground has looked like.  

She shares…

• What the first few attempts at live events have been and why they just didn't seem right. 
• The tough conversations she and Elsie had to have as business partners to figure out how they were going to create this event. 
• Why Jess decided to launch a Kickstarter campaign for She Podcasts Live
• How her Kickstarter campaign ended up being backed 200% and raising $50k!
• Her commitment and vision for every single woman who attends her event

This episode will be especially helpful for you if you are wanting to put on your own live event for your community!

Are you a podcaster?  Or thinking about podcasting?  You have to be at She Podcasts Live!  Go get your ticket today! http://shepodcastslive.com

Do your products and services serve women podcasters?  Consider sponsoring She Podcasts Live! You can check out more about the sponsorship options here: http://shepodcastslive.com

If you're a podcaster, or want to start a podcast, it will definitely be worth listening to.  But even if you're not a podcaster and you're creating content...all of these principles can be adjusted to fit your particular experience.  

Money and Marketing are the TWO sexiest topics in podcasting...and in business in general.  So my intention is that these tips will either be a little outside of the box for you, or if you already have heard these concepts, that I will be approaching them from a different angle or getting you to think about them a bit differently than usual.  

Ultimately, I want you to walk away from this episode with a desire to focus on JUST ONE of these and commit to trying it out!

This conversation is heavily influenced by my friend Cate Stillman's book Body Thrive (which I highly recommend!).  You can check it out here: https://yogahealer.com/.  

This is about more than an email autoresponder series.  This is about managing your energy so you can show up as the best CEO you can be.  I'm talking today about the true power of automating habits and tasks in your business and your life.  

Automating habits relinquish your energy from having to worry about certain activities over and over again.  Which then frees up energy for you to do the things you LOVE and that move your business (and your life) forward!

Here are 10 things you can automate:

1. Cleaning the house - who's in charge of what chores? 
   Kendra Hennessey's Mother Like a Boss podcast is perfect for getting more efficient with how you run your home! http://www.kendrahennessy.com/ 
2. Meal Prepping - spend 1-2 days each week making your food for the week
   Check out my client Ashley Kitchen's Instagram for tons of meal prep ideas and resources.  She even has a free 5 Day Meal Planning guide. https://www.instagram.com/stories/plantcenteredprep/
3. Time blocking - so you know what you're going to be working on on any given day/time in advance.  If you can, try and automate this as a weekly thing. Example: every Monday from 10-12, you're going to be writing.
4. Exercise - know when you're going to do it in advance.  Know exactly what workout you're going to do or have a program that you're following.  
5. Childcare - get your reliable childcare set up!  And think about using a babysitting service instead of a single babysitter...that way you're covered no matter what.
6. Batch your content - podcast episodes, blog posts, social media posts, etc.  
7. Automate emails - create nurture sequences and write emails in batches
8. Repurpose content - create a brilliant piece of content once and put it everywhere else in various forms
9. Choose your clothes in advance for the week - don't spend any energy figuring out what you'll be wearing every day
10. Create products and services that people can buy on your website - if you're a service provider and your time is how you make money, place a small way for you to get paid on your site.  If you have products, make them available for purchase on your site and as many other places as possible. 

I hope these have been helpful!  Share how you've been automating habits and tasks in your life in our Facebook Group! http://bizwomenrock.com/group 

Because when you get REALLY clear about your top priorities, you know exactly how to spend your precious time: on the tasks that move your business forward fast!

I recommend writing down ALL THE THINGS you have on your plate...all those tasks and to-do's that are swirling around in your head.  Then...ask yourself these 3 questions...

1. Do I LOVE doing this? Does it bring me joy?  Does this light me up?
   
   
2. Is it profitable? Does it bring money into my business?
   
   
3. Is this contributing to the future vision of my company and life?  Is this work that lends itself to the future vision I have of my business?

The tasks that have YESES to ALL of these questions are your top priorities.  

Now...go get busy blocking out time in your calendar to work on them!

The ones that got even 1 NO?

Those are the ones you need to de-prioritize.  

Take a look at them and decide if you can delegate them, delete them or de-prioritize them.  

You'll hear my beautiful metaphoric example of making my own baby food right now and a big realization I had when I asked myself these 3 questions.  

I also refer to Denise Duffield-Thomas' article she wrote that stated, "cleaning toilets didn't make me a millionaire."  I definitely recommend reading the entire article here: https://medium.com/@deniseduffieldthomas/im-a-self-made-millionaire-and-this-is-exactly-how-much-help-i-have-at-home-c15c46d9feee

So...what are YOUR answers to these questions?  What are YOUR priorities? ;)

But sometimes in business and in life...the worst case scenario actually happens.  And it actually is horrific and scary.  And changes everything.  

Christine McAlister had the worst case scenario happen to her back in 2015.  At that point, she had grown a very successful business and was pregnant with her first baby, Mave.  At 37 weeks, she went in for her routine checkup and was hit with news that would forever change her life.  

The worst case scenario had happened...and she...and her business would never be the same.  

During our conversation, Christine shares the very personal and touching story about what happened with Mave and what happened to her and her business in the immediate aftermath.

She also shares about what her trauma taught her about the business she was running at the time and how she ultimately gave herself permission to transition into something else that made her happier...and chose to invest in herself in order to discover what that was exactly.

What she discovered was that she lit up when she helped women entrepreneurs create a business that they truly love, and one that supports the lives they really want to live.  And she does this now as a coach and mentor through her business Life With Passion.  She helps women who want to get out of their 9-5's and women who have created a new job for themselves in a business they own, but don't necessarily love, create business that will allow them to thrive.

Christine's advice to anyone who has gone through - or is going through - a hard time?  It's your choice on how you deal with what happens to you.

And I can't wait for you to hear from Christine, a woman who has truly chosen to live her life with passion.

You can check out more about Christine and her work here → http://www.lifewithpassion.com/

I'm bringing those videos out of the privacy of our group and onto the podcast for two big reasons:

1. Because each of these concepts I'll be going over in the next 5 weeks are truly timeless.  It doesn't matter what month or year it is...you can easily come back to these steps and get yourself re-focused and moving towards what you want in an intentional and productive way.
   
   
2. Because this is typically the time of year when we realize that life has just sorta "happened" over the past few months.  We're far away from the days when our heads and hearts were in the juice of envisioning what we really wanted to create. Whether we find ourselves a few degrees off of the course we want to be on, completely off track, or maybe even totally clueless as to what the hell we even wanted all those months ago...this will be a universal reminder to reset.

Each of these episodes were made to be quick and actionable...so you can get what you need, put the concepts into action and see results!  

Quick little note...because these were done live, I'll give you the head's up that you're gonna hear a little of of "real life" in the background...perhaps a bird chirping a bit, perhaps a little bit of wind as I'm walking...but I did the best I could to make those things as non-distracting as possible, because the concepts are so important!

ARE YOU READY FOR STRATEGIC COACHING?

If you realize, as you go through this series of shows that you are farther from your big goals than you want to be...or that you simply want to move more efficiently and effectively - and more joyfully - in the direction you want your business to go, then let's see how I can help you as a coach and strategist.  I've opened up a few new spots for short term private coaching clients and am ready to help you. This could look like a 3 hour intensive to get you unstuck, a power day to get you fully charged to move ahead or even 12 weeks together to really jumpstart you into your vision...whatever it is you need, I'm here for you!  You can fill out a quick application to work with me at http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie   

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MANIFEST WHAT YOU WANT

On today's episode, I'm going over 4 simple steps to stepping out of planning and into ACTION so that you can manifest all those big goals you envision!

The 4 steps are:

1. Take imperfect action: get out of perfectionism!
2. Get outside help
3. Assess, adjust, accelerate
4. Celebrate your wins

Here's to your own version of success!

I'm bringing those videos out of the privacy of our group and onto the podcast for two big reasons:

1. Because each of these concepts I'll be going over in the next 5 weeks are truly timeless.  It doesn't matter what month or year it is...you can easily come back to these steps and get yourself re-focused and moving towards what you want in an intentional and productive way.
   
   
2. Because this is typically the time of year when we realize that life has just sorta "happened" over the past few months.  We're far away from the days when our heads and hearts were in the juice of envisioning what we really wanted to create. Whether we find ourselves a few degrees off of the course we want to be on, completely off track, or maybe even totally clueless as to what the hell we even wanted all those months ago...this will be a universal reminder to reset.

Each of these episodes were made to be quick and actionable...so you can get what you need, put the concepts into action and see results!  

Quick little note...because these were done live, I'll give you the head's up that you're gonna hear a little of of "real life" in the background...perhaps a bird chirping a bit, perhaps a little bit of wind as I'm walking...but I did the best I could to make those things as non-distracting as possible, because the concepts are so important!

ARE YOU READY FOR STRATEGIC COACHING?

If you realize, as you go through this series of shows that you are farther from your big goals than you want to be...or that you simply want to move more efficiently and effectively - and more joyfully - in the direction you want your business to go, then let's see how I can help you as a coach and strategist.  I've opened up a few new spots for short term private coaching clients and am ready to help you. This could look like a 3 hour intensive to get you unstuck, a power day to get you fully charged to move ahead or even 12 weeks together to really jumpstart you into your vision...whatever it is you need, I'm here for you!  You can fill out a quick application to work with me at http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie   

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CREATE YOUR PURPOSEFUL MARKETING & ACTION PLAN

Now you might be thinking, "Katie...we're already 4 episodes into this series and we haven't even talked about marketing yet!"

You're right.

That's because I believe in purposeful marketing, which means that we don't even approach any sort of action plan until we've decided what we WANT. Because otherwise, we waste a bunch of time, energy and money on actions that may not even be ideal for us!

So today I'm talking about…

Creating Your Purposeful Marketing & Action Plan

This is a big one, girl...SO MUCH good stuff to cover!

I'm giving you 4 steps to go through to put together a purposeful marketing plan...and, yes...the fourth step is a brain dump on all the sexy marketing strategies you could ask for!  

Just a note that I left in a few of the questions that were asked on the Facebook Live originally because they answer questions you may have too!

The 4 steps to creating a purposeful marketing strategy are...

1. Low hanging fruit
2. Strategic partners
3. Where is your customer?
   1. Contests
      1. Podcasts
      2. Blogs
      3. Vlogs
      4. YouTube channel
   2. Content marketing
   3. Freebies - funnels
   4. Email marketing
   5. Direct mail
   6. Paid ads - Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads
   7. Speaking
   8. Sponsor events
   9. Testimonials and features
   10. Webinars
   11. Social media
4. Everything else

My best advice?  Choose one or two of these that fit best for your business design and go for it!  Marketing should be FUN!

I'm bringing those videos out of the privacy of our group and onto the podcast for two big reasons:

1. Because each of these concepts I'll be going over in the next 5 weeks are truly timeless.  It doesn't matter what month or year it is...you can easily come back to these steps and get yourself re-focused and moving towards what you want in an intentional and productive way.
   
   
2. Because this is typically the time of year when we realize that life has just sorta "happened" over the past few months.  We're far away from the days when our heads and hearts were in the juice of envisioning what we really wanted to create. Whether we find ourselves a few degrees off of the course we want to be on, completely off track, or maybe even totally clueless as to what the hell we even wanted all those months ago...this will be a universal reminder to reset.

Each of these episodes were made to be quick and actionable...so you can get what you need, put the concepts into action and see results!  

Quick little note...because these were done live, I'll give you the head's up that you're gonna hear a little of of "real life" in the background...perhaps a bird chirping a bit, perhaps a little bit of wind as I'm walking...but I did the best I could to make those things as non-distracting as possible, because the concepts are so important!

ARE YOU READY FOR STRATEGIC COACHING?

If you realize, as you go through this series of shows that you are farther from your big goals than you want to be...or that you simply want to move more efficiently and effectively - and more joyfully - in the direction you want your business to go, then let's see how I can help you as a coach and strategist.  I've opened up a few new spots for short term private coaching clients and am ready to help you. This could look like a 3 hour intensive to get you unstuck, a power day to get you fully charged to move ahead or even 12 weeks together to really jumpstart you into your vision...whatever it is you need, I'm here for you!  You can fill out a quick application to work with me at http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie   

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DESIGN YOUR DREAM SCHEDULE

Today is all about something I am super passionate about...designing a schedule that works for YOU!  We are so often told that working MORE (and usually sleeping less) is the only way to business success.  We are also told that in order to have the success we want, we have to give up time with other things that are important to us - family, health, friends, fun hobbies.  Not true.

Today, I'm going over 6 simple steps you can follow that will take you no more than 30 minutes to complete to help you design your dream schedule.  And this simple exercise will have drastic impacts on your business results (and happiness!).

Here are the 6 steps:

1. Decide what your values are
2. Decide how many hours you want to work?
3. Plot your activities
4. Align your activities with your energy
5. Batch your work
6. Adjust often

It's time to OWN YOUR TIME!

I'm bringing those videos out of the privacy of our group and onto the podcast for two big reasons:

1. Because each of these concepts I'll be going over in the next 5 weeks are truly timeless.  It doesn't matter what month or year it is...you can easily come back to these steps and get yourself re-focused and moving towards what you want in an intentional and productive way.
   
   
2. Because this is typically the time of year when we realize that life has just sorta "happened" over the past few months.  We're far away from the days when our heads and hearts were in the juice of envisioning what we really wanted to create. Whether we find ourselves a few degrees off of the course we want to be on, completely off track, or maybe even totally clueless as to what the hell we even wanted all those months ago...this will be a universal reminder to reset.

Each of these episodes were made to be quick and actionable...so you can get what you need, put the concepts into action and see results!

Quick little note...because these were done live, I'll give you the head's up that you're gonna hear a little of of "real life" in the background...perhaps a bird chirping a bit, perhaps a little bit of wind as I'm walking...but I did the best I could to make those things as non-distracting as possible, because the concepts are so important!

ARE YOU READY FOR STRATEGIC COACHING?

If you realize, as you go through this series of shows that you are farther from your big goals than you want to be...or that you simply want to move more efficiently and effectively - and more joyfully - in the direction you want your business to go, then let's see how I can help you as a coach and strategist.  I've opened up a few new spots for short term private coaching clients and am ready to help you. This could look like a 3 hour intensive to get you unstuck, a power day to get you fully charged to move ahead or even 12 weeks together to really jumpstart you into your vision...whatever it is you need, I'm here for you!  You can fill out a quick application to work with me at http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie   

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WHAT ARE YOU SELLING?

People cannot buy what they don't understand!

I'm bringing those videos out of the privacy of our group and onto the podcast for two big reasons:

1. Because each of these concepts I'll be going over in the next 5 weeks are truly timeless.  It doesn't matter what month or year it is...you can easily come back to these steps and get yourself re-focused and moving towards what you want in an intentional and productive way.
   
   
2. Because this is typically the time of year when we realize that life has just sorta "happened" over the past few months.  We're far away from the days when our heads and hearts were in the juice of envisioning what we really wanted to create. Whether we find ourselves a few degrees off of the course we want to be on, completely off track, or maybe even totally clueless as to what the hell we even wanted all those months ago...this will be a universal reminder to reset.

Each of these episodes were made to be quick and actionable...so you can get what you need, put the concepts into action and see results!  

Quick little note...because these were done live, I'll give you the head's up that you're gonna hear a little of of "real life" in the background...perhaps a bird chirping a bit, perhaps a little bit of wind as I'm walking...but I did the best I could to make those things as non-distracting as possible, because the concepts are so important!

ARE YOU READY FOR STRATEGIC COACHING?

If you realize, as you go through this series of shows that you are farther from your big goals than you want to be...or that you simply want to move more efficiently and effectively - and more joyfully - in the direction you want your business to go, then let's see how I can help you as a coach and strategist.  I've opened up a few new spots for short term private coaching clients and am ready to help you. This could look like a 3 hour intensive to get you unstuck, a power day to get you fully charged to move ahead or even 12 weeks together to really jumpstart you into your vision...whatever it is you need, I'm here for you!  You can fill out a quick application to work with me at http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie   

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On today's episode, I'm going over 4 simple ways you can get clear on your GOALS!

Here's the quick run-down:

1. Think about what you want your life to look like on a specific date.
2. 1. Think about your holistic life!
   2. Writing into the future - create stories around what your life looks like
      
      
3. Create the big goals: for all areas of your life
   
   
4. Prioritize: get clear on the one thing that is the most important...the one that, if achieved, will make everything else easier or unnecessary.
   
   
5. Decide on one thing and make it visible so you can focus on it!

You have to know where you're going so you know how to get there!

That's why I'm bringing the amazing Nicole Carver on the show today. She's sharing a total of 8 productivity hacks that she has intentionally implemented over the past year that have helped her grow significantly! Not only is she identifying the hacks, but how they actually look in her business. It's a true case study for business growth told through the lens of productivity!

Nicole is the CEO of Carver Concierge, an agency that provides personal concierge and lifestyle management services to clients such as managing the laundry, household tasks, organizational projects (like moving or Holiday decorating). They entrust Nicole and her team to still get these necessary things done and done well!

I've had the pleasure of being Nicole's coach and business strategist for two years now and I've seen her grow her business from solopreneur to full-fledged agency that successfully manages a growing number of client needs with the white glove service her brand promises. Here are the productivity hacks she used to get there:

• Her number one hack she's implemented every single day that has completely changed how she prioritizes her time and tasks!
  
• The 3 tech tools she's implemented this past year and how they have ultimately saved her and her team TONS of time (but is also very honest about the fact that they took a while to implement!)
  
• How a business credit card has helped her with cash flow management in her business and how using her business credit card has streamlined her financial work!
  

8 Productivity Hacks Nicole identifies:

1. Know your stop time every day
2. Batch your tasks
3. Block out times / days that are meant for certain types of tasks
4. Use a business credit card to manage cash flow, client expenses and make life simpler!
5. Leverage and implement tech tools that make everything easier
6. Delegate
7. Create boundaries to manage others' expectations
8. Take care of yourself first!

At the end of this conversation, Nicole shares a powerful realization that she's had after implementing all these productivity tools - that systems are self-care, because they allow you the freedom to own your business instead of your business owning you. So powerful!

If you've been looking for a tangible way to see how committing to being more productive in your business actually looks - and for the results it can truly create for you - then this is the episode for you!

Back in 2015, Luann launched her podcast, A Well Designed Business, a show where she marries her love of business and interior design and talks to folks in her industry.  And from the podcast, an entirely new business has emerged...private coaching, masterminds and live events.  

And even though this type of business model is all new to Luann, her strategy behind all of it is incredibly INTENTIONAL.  

During this incredible conversation, Luann and I discuss why she started her podcast as a TRANSITIONAL PLATFORM and how she saw it as the building block into the new phase of their company.  

We talk very candidly about how she had to present the podcast business plan to her husband and cousin and start at their base level question of "what is a podcast and how is it going to help us?" 

She shares a powerful exercise she did before she launched her podcast that has proven to be monumental in what's happened since.

And we finish by talking about Luann's two biggest habits that she credits to keeping her in line with her WHY and moving forward successfully all these years! (they both gave me goosebumps!).

You can check out more about Window Works here → https://www.windowworks-nj.com/

And make sure to listen to Luann's podcast, A Well Designed Business here → https://luannnigara.com/a-well-designed-business/

The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

Why?  Because sharing our stories gives us an opportunity to deepen CONNECTION.  And it's that connection that drives the "know, love and trust" factor through the roof!  

And it won't take you very long to see why Dawn is such a genius at storytelling.  She's been teaching and coaching others on the power of storytelling for a long time, works with The Moth, has a show and upcoming podcast Barbershop Stories, has given a tremendous TED talk and works with so many entrepreneurs who want to better infuse storytelling into their business so they can have better results.

During our conversation, Dawn walks us through the actual elements of a great story (the 5 beats or narrative arc), which will immediately make you think of your favorite movie and how well they followed this formula!  And we also get into being vulnerable...what questions to ask yourself when you know you want to share stories about yourself but don't quite know if you should or how you should. I even share about a super low moment I had in my business as a great example of how and when to share vulnerably!

This episode itself has a beautiful narrative arc to it AND will give you practical steps to start infusing your own story into your business immediately!

To find out more about Dawn, check out her website here → http://www.dawnjfraser.com/

The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

To some, they're scary.  To some, they're overwhelming.  To some, they're the lifeblood of their business!  Whatever a funnel is for you, I promise you that today's episode will give you a ton of information about how to create a funnel that works FOR your business - i.e. brings in more revenue, builds deeper relationships with your potential customers and more!  

During this interview, Dana defines what a funnel actually is, why you WANT to get savvy about creating them for your business and a seriously awesome step-by-step on the components of a successful funnel.  At the end, you'll get some practical tools and steps you can take to get started on starting or upgrading your funnel!

And Dana's even giving you a totally FREE template of what she calls the "free to paid" journey - it's a step by step of everything we talk about here!  You can access that freebie here → http://boss-mom.com/journey  

The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

When Leslie started her blog in 2010, she had no credentials.  She was not a trained chef. She was not a nutritionist. She had not gone to culinary school.  But she did have the desire to establish herself as an expert in her field and an insane drive to bring plant based eating to the world.  A few months later, and with the realization that tens of thousands of people were coming to her site, she got serious and creative and started her career as a Vegan Chef.  

Now, Leslie partners with the Four Season Hotel, implementing vegan menus, hosting retreats and running their wellness programs.  She runs Vegan Retreats (like the one I just came back from) in her beloved country of Italy. She has a TV show called Accidentally Vegan on the Fab Fit Fun TV Network.  She's appeared on The Food Network, The Discovery Channel, The Hallmark Channel, Everyday Health and Mother Nature Network and has written for MindBodyGreen, VegNews, CNN.com, Redbook, Glamour and Maxim, just to name a few.  

You could say she's earned a bit of credentials.  ;)

But her credentials are not what we talk about.  We talk about how she has stayed true to herself - her ethics, her values and her goals - during her business journey.  

We discuss…

• How she got focused and serious with her blog and how she monetized it through advertising and promotions.
  
  
• How her modeling and acting career lent itself to her current work.
  
  
• Why she decided she didn't need to go to culinary school and how she instead went on a mission to be mentored by great chefs all around the world.
  
  
• How she leads her life with the belief that she is doing good in the world and showing up to provide value and how she lets that belief system fuel her career.
  
  
• The difference between dreams and goals and how doing the next best thing, just one step at a time has accumulated into a LOT of progress for her!
  
  
• Practices and habits she has to stay grateful for the present moment and her understanding that she is always in the middle of her journey.  

In a world where you can literally be anything and do anything, Leslie's story is a great reminder for each of us to stay true to ourselves on our business journeys, so that we can design the life and business we truly desire!

Check out more about Leslie here → http://lesliedurso.com

The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

But it didn't start that way.   

During this incredible interview with Lauren, we get deep into her journey as an entrepreneur.  How she started in 2010 as a social media strategist and manager (that's what we would call it now...back then it didn't have quite that sophisticated of a title) and why she uprooted her entire business and moved to a city where she knew NO ONE (there was a very strategic business reason behind this!).  She shares about what she did to establish herself and her brand in a new market and how she eventually learned how to successfully delegate so she could build her team and grow her business!

We ultimately talk about her current challenges of managing her team and talk openly about that common thing we ALL face as entrepreneurs - the dissonance between being super confident in your ability to provide a solid service and knowing we're human and messing up and always growing behind the scenes!  

Lauren is incredible and I know you'll get so much out of our interview!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan & Al Switzler

Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations and Bad Behavior by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan & Al Switzler

Listen to these books on Audible for Free!  When you sign up with Audible, your first book is totally free! → http://www.audibletrial.com/BusinessWomenRock *

*This is an affiliate link and I will be compensated at no charge to you should you choose to purchase.

Find out more about Lauren here → http://symphonyagency.com

The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

Cathy is the creator of the popular podcast Don't Keep Your Day Job.  She interviews very well known people like Seth Godin, Martha Beck and Jenn Sincero (You Are a Badass) who discuss openly about their lives, their creativity and their journeys.  She is a musician and writes music for TV, ads and film, has an agency to help other musicians do the same and also has a course to help even more musicians it as well. She's a mom of 3 and full of love.

Her 7 figure business was not created overnight, though.  And during this incredible conversation, you'll hear all about her continuing journey and why it's been a spiritually motivated one.  

We discuss…

• Why her parents lack of love and her mother's suicidal thoughts was the impetus for Cathy to seek out why we were put here in this world.
• How she realized she could create music in her own way without "having to be Beyonce," which led her to creating music for TV, ads and film.
• Why each of us is an original and our jobs are to figure out our purpose!
• How she dealt with the hard blow of a big opportunity that was supposed to "be it" completely dissolving.
• What she does to make sure she's listening to herself so she can stay aligned.

I hope this episode is one you'll listen to over and over again, every time you need to be reminded just how amazing you are and that you can truly create anything you want!

You can find out more about Cathy here → https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/

The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

She started her entrepreneurial journey as a house cleaner and after 10 years of that, decided she was done and wanted to do something that really lit her up.  So in January 2016, she began Mother Like a Boss and spent the next year stumbling as she tried to figure out what the brand actually was and how she could best serve.  

During our conversation, Kendra shares her story about how she first began creating platforms where her audience could be attracted to her, some of her biggest failures that eventually forced her to LISTEN to what her moms really wanted...versus what she THOUGHT they wanted.  And a collaboration that not only grew her audience but shot her business into an entirely new stratosphere!

Check out more about Kendra here → http://www.kendrahennessy.com/

The Great 8 Series is featuring 8 of my favorite conversations from the past few years! These episodes are some of the most referenced, quoted or downloaded and have so much wisdom to help you along your journey! I hope you enjoy and share!

And, of course, I ask Andrea about the business behind her book, how she's marketing it (she's got some cool strategies for getting it out there!) and her purpose behind it!  Andrea is amazing and I know you're going to LOVE her!

Check out Andrea's website here → http://yourkickasslife.com/

Which is why I'm bringing on the amazing Sarah K Peck today.  She's the Founder of Startup Pregnant, a podcast and community dedicated to supporting the women who live in the space where entrepreneurship and motherhood overlap.  She's a mother of two boys - a toddler and a 4 month old. She's a startup consultant and has worked with startup CEOs and with several Y-Combinator backed companies, and with people at Samsung, Apple, Google, and Amazon.  She's a writer and has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company and The Huffington Post to name a few. And, she's the creator of The Wise Women's Council, a 9 month mastermind for moms who are navigating business and motherhood (PS: if you are a mompreneur, make sure to listen to Sarah go into more detail about the Wise Women's Council...it could be the exact community you're searching for!).

Sarah and I dive deep into why you need a community of like-minded women in your life!

We discuss…

• What steps you can take to find a like-minded community of women that is right for you
• How you can create community and connection in the way you need it during the different seasons of your life...and how that is allowed to shift and change!
• What great tools you have at your fingertips that help you tap into community!
• How to have quality relationships and tap into a community - even if you're introverted, even if it feels like too big of a project to handle right now.

Underlying in all of this is both of our beliefs that you are the one in charge of designing your life and your business!  

To apply to Sarah's Wise Women's Council, just go here: https://startuppregnant.com/wwc

And to check out more about Sarah, go here: https://startuppregnant.com/

Her company is Socially Savvy VA and she's been in business for 7 years.  But, she's done actually doing virtual assistant work...instead she wants to help her clients be more strategic about creating better work flows, efficiencies and systems.  

So during this LIVE COACHING call, we're going over…

• Who her avatar actually is (and who it's not)
  
  
• What her offerings are and how she can tweak them to elongate the revenue potential for her AND create more success for her clients!
  
  
• Actions she can take NOW to communicate to the world that she is a systems strategist, not a VA.

This is such a great session to listen to if you're transitioning your offerings and want to make sure you're attracting your dream clients!

You can find out more about Shannon's services here → https://sociallysavvyva.com/

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The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

She and her husband are the owners of Lifted, a natural health company that focuses on creating products that help people feel better.  Right now, they have two products, a mood boosting probiotic and a bifidus mood boosting probiotic. Until recently, they've sold them exclusively on Amazon.  Now, they're selling on their own website and Amazon.

During our conversation, Sylvia shares with me all the different ways they're marketing now, which include social media, podcasting, Instagram Ads and more.  And then, we dive right into my bottom line strategy…

If you want to reach significantly more people, focus your marketing on brands, influencers, events, etc. who already have your audience!  

We talk about some of the best ways to do that, including paid and non-paid options.  

And, we also butt up against MINDSET issues that come up in all of us...who am I to do that?

I know you're going to get so much out of this conversation with Sylvia!

Check out her awesome products here → https://www.liftednaturals.com/

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The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

And it would be easy to tell you how Brittney's scaling her business by acquiring more clients, building out her team and therefore, bringing in more revenue.  But, that's not what she really wants to do. That's not what makes her happy.

So today, Brittney's sharing how she is deciding to scale her boutique PR company...and how that growth looks like the opposite of what we think of as "successful," less clients.  But more profits and more joy.

During our conversation, Brittney shares…

• How she created packages that encouraged recurring, long-term revenue
  
  
• How she's growing her own way instead of the traditional agency route and what that model looks like
  
  
• How she's quadrupling her business without adding any more clients
  
  
• Questions you can ask yourself and your current clients to open up new revenue and support opportunities.

I refer to a recent episode I did with the amazing Whitney Bishop, Founder of The Non-Profit Leaders Network, who spoke about how she makes more money with her current clients.  You can find that episode HERE: http://bizwomenrock.com/make-money-current-clients-whitney-bishop/

Brittney is such a wonderful case study for growing a business from the inside-out...from your core values and gifts...and that there are massive profits and JOY that come out of doing business this way!

You can find out more about Brittney Lynn here: https://brittneyllynn.com/

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The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybestyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybestyear

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Aligned in the sense that she deeply knows who she is, what her genius is, how she wants to give her gifts to the world, how to make a profit doing so and completely unapologetic for the woman she is and how she does it all.

And...she and I happen to believe the same core message: YOU are the one who gets to decide what success, business and life looks like for YOU.  

Ali Brown is one of the world's most recognized coaches for women entrepreneurs.  She coaches 7 figure and 8 figure business women and does so very strategically and joyfully through her signature coaching program Premier, her VIP Strategy Days and her Workshops.

But that's not what Ali's business always looked like.  She earned her reputation and built a super successful business early on in the internet marketing days as a provider of online education for how to build a business.  Launches, social media, courses, programs, big live events...that was what life looked like for her.

And then...she met her husband Brett and got pregnant with her twins (who are now 5), and everything changed.  She started realizing that the machine she had built wasn't what really brought her joy.

So, she started asking herself serious questions about what her true GENIUS was and what she really wanted her version of success to look like.  And it's been that transition that has shifted her life and her business into the behemoth "woman on a big mission" that it is now.

During this incredible conversation, Ali shares…

• How to go about uncovering your genius and why doing so will change everything!
• How to recognize the symptoms of not being aligned and her recommendation on what to do if you find yourself here
• How she recognized that she stopped leading in her business and was only following and the effect it had on her
• Her belief that strategically curating the qualified clients and customers you want is so much more effective that giant numbers
• What her life looks like now and how she is bringing her message to the women who need to hear it in this next phase!

Ali is the embodiment of everything I believe and discuss so often on the podcast...that true success, true abundance, true business bliss happens when we stay aligned and plugged into who we are and what our gifts are (instead of looking outside of ourselves for "blueprints" to dictate that for us) and take action accordingly.

Check out Ali's podcast, Glambition Radio —> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/glambition-radio-with-ali-brown/id799805829?mt=2

And to find out more about Ali and everything she offers, check out her website: http://alibrown.com

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The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

During our LIVE COACHING session, Brandi's main concern is how she can get more 1on1 clients and more people in her group fitness programs so she can reach sustainability...that wonderful place where she knows she can rely on the income she needs to make the shift out of her job and into her business full time.  

So, we naturally identify…

• The 7 different offerings that Brandi has and why it's beneficial for her to focus on the main TWO that already bring in the revenue for her and that she loves the most.
  
  
• Why it's SO important to know your numbers - how much revenue Brandi needs every month and how many 1on1 clients and group fitness members that translates to!
  
  
• Marketing strategies that are already working for her and simple (but often overlooked) ways to pour gasoline on those strategies to gain immediate results!
  
  
• Out of the box marketing strategies that could help her get in front of people that don't already know who she is and what she does!

Ultimately, today's LIVE COACHING CALL puts a spotlight on getting real with your numbers, your conversion rates and creating PURPOSEFUL MARKETING strategies that actually produce results!

You can check out more about Brandi here → https://brandijacksonwellness.com/

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The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

She owns FionaHague.com, where she offers training, strategizing, web design services, social media training, and specialized HR training for Non-Profits.  A slew of services!

She is also the creator of Scottish Business Mums, a community of mompreneurs in Scotland.  Under this banner, she has a Facebook group with over 1,000 women in it, has a paid membership Academy, has educational courses and does a once/month meeting to bring them together.  

None of this is making her much money right now.  And that's what we're spending this LIVE COACHING CALL to figure out.

During our session, we discuss…

• How honing in on her ZONE OF GENIUS (vs. her zone of excellence) will help her see where she can go deeper with the community she really loves serving (this concept is from Gay Hendrick's book The Big Leap - you can get it on Audible.com HERE → http://www.audibletrial.com/BusinessWomenRock) - psst...this is an affiliate link and I may be compensated if you choose to sign up with Audible through it, at no expense to you.  If you're not yet a member of Audible, you can get your first book for FREE by signing up!)
  
  
• That the reason she's not having results is because her community is confused about who she is and how she can help them.  
  
  
• A few strategies on how she can do market research and take the time to get to know her community of Scottish Mums!  And why this is the foundation of ALL of her future offerings!
  
  
• A few ways she can tweak what she currently offers, but with the confidence of knowing her community deeper

Ultimately, Fiona and I get clear on one things: where she really wants to spend her time and how she can go about focusing on THAT so she can take the steps to purposeful profitability!

You can check out more about Fiona here → http://www.fionahague.com/

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The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

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Almost 2 decades ago, Eva found herself having major burnout.  I'm not talking about just a day or feeling overwhelmed, but like her entire energy had been zapped for good.  And after a near-death experience on the highway and a realization that her inability to truly be present and conscious in her life was impacting everything, she decided to embark on a journey to feel better...to heal herself.  

It took her 15 years of asking questions, implementing a slew of modalities and lifestyle changes to get her to the point that she felt solid...healthy...and...ready to help others who also wanted to live vibrantly.

For 8 years now, Eva has run The Elevate Institute, a program that helps high performing individuals eradicate fatigue, burnout and overwhelm and live healthy, aligned lives.  The initial phase of this work is examining hair samples - which allows her to work with people all over the world - from which she creates a customized healing plan and works with individuals regularly to implement it and see results.  

During this incredible conversation, Eva shares…

• How she knew that her level of burnout needed to be addressed seriously - the symptoms and the signs (maybe you recognize some of them?)
  
  
• How she realized that speaking in jargon was actually closing people off to the great work she could do for them!  And thus, realizing that communicating RESULTS woud get people's attention!
  
  
• How she cleverly works with her "competition" to help her scale her services and make more money!
  
  
• How she creates purposeful marketing after she gets super clear on her ideal client!
  
  
• Ways she "walks the walk" and stays joyful, present and healthy in her own life!

If you're feeling stressed out, overwhelmed or in total burnout and think you might need the incredible services Eva provides, definitely go check out her website → https://theelevateinstitute.com/

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The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

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Fast forward, Katie's business model consists of Live Conferences (40% of her revenue), online eCourses (50% of her revenue) and private business coaching (10% of her revenue).  She is a phenomenal example of knowing WHO you serve and creating OFFERINGS that are directly in line with offering the solutions your community is searching for!

While I had expected at the beginning of this interview that we would be diving heavy into her courses, the conversation turns into a gorgeous back and forth about how she and her company have evolved and how her offerings have evolved along with those changes!

We talk about…

• How knowing your customer intimately is VITAL to not only your marketing, but in dictating the look, feel, longevity and formatting of your programs!
  
  
• How her avatar (ideal customer) has changed over the years and how she's continued to stay in tune with their ever-changing needs!
  
  
• How she stays connected to herself so she knows what direction she needs to steer her business!  She even tells a very intimate story of how she ended up cancelling a big event because of a litany of signs telling her it wasn't the right time and what she did to come out of that successfully!

No matter where you are in your business journey, this conversation will be inspirational and practical in giving you ideas and strategies on how to continue to build out a business that is ultimately designed from the inside out, and how to allow yourself the grace to evolve your programs and products to service those you are serving!

You can check out Katie's website here: http://tradeshowcamp.com/

And check out her podcast, Proof to Product here: http://tradeshowcamp.com/prooftoproduct/

***

The new year is here and I'm sure you're feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you're human...it's going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you're going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you've been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.  

You're not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don't have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we're spending our time...it can all get lost.  It's happened to me. And it's happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!

Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.  

As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I'm responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.  

We can't do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you're ready for in your business, then I can't wait to read your application.  Let's do this!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

***

After years of growing a "successful" business, she realized she wasn't really fulfilled by it the way she really wanted to be.  So, she did something that takes a lot of courage - she spent the time to get really clear about who she is, what she really wanted to do, how she wanted to make an impact in the world and created a business that reflected all that.  She completely stopped her business - a company that was paying the bills for her household - and turned all her attention onto growing her new company, Inkwell Press.  

The intentionality - and therefore the actions she took to launch that business - paid off.  She launched her planners to the world in 2014 and within 18 months had grown it to a 7 figure business that was run by just 3 employees - herself,  her husband and one other employee.

And she hasn't looked back since!  

During this conversations, Tonya delves into…

• How to get intentional with your business, your products and your marketing...and how that can create massive results!
  
  
• How she stays connected to what she calls her "north star" and why that bleeds into everything she does.
  
  
• The difference between a loyal customer and a returning customer (and her secret sauce for creating more loyal customers)!
  
  
• The practical breakdown of how she organizes her days, weeks, months and years so she can constantly be purposeful in how she's showing up to her business and life!

Tonya is the embodiment of everything I believe in business...that when you approach your business from the inside out, starting with YOUR VALUES, then results can happen FAST!  

You can find out more about Tonya and her amazing productivity planners and courses here → https://inkwellpress.com/

And check out her podcast too! Productivity Paradox → https://ppx.inkwellpress.com/

***

I have a big secret for you: you do NOT have to struggle for years to create a profitable and purposeful business that you actually enjoy showing up for every day! It takes 3 things to create relatively fast results: Clarity, Focus and INTENTIONAL Actions.  These are the 3 things I continue to provide support and accountability for for my private coaching clients and it's work that lights me up! (and gives them accountability, guidance, strategy and massive mindset shifts!).

If you are ready to give up the struggle and have your BEST YEAR YET in the year ahead, then apply today for my 1 Year Coaching Program!

From March 2019 through March 2020, I'm working deeply with just a handful of driven, passionate and determined women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their greatness and finally see the results they know they deserve!

As of now, just 6 more spots remain!  

Find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply today at http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear

PS: Yes, I'm on maternity leave as you're listening to this and yes, I'm responding to applications as they come in!  They are so much fun to read!

I know you have a big why and I know you have the fuel inside of you to make the shift from "just getting by" to truly having the business of your dreams.  And that's what I'm here to support in my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

I can't wait to hear from you! http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear

***

About two years into her business journey, Kristen did something that has forever changed her marketing, her manufacturing, her partnerships...literally everything about how she does business: she got super clear on her avatar.  

And her name is Felicity.  

During this conversation, Kristen and I discuss…

• Strategies she has implemented to stand out in a saturated market.
  
  
• How she's leveraged collaborations with other brands in order to skyrocket her growth
  
  
• How she prioritizes what products she's launching or marketing at any given time
  
  
• How to tell stories in the images she creates
  
  
• What social media platform is the best one for her and the strategies she uses to convert sales

Overriding ALL these practical strategies, you're going to hear how Felicity - Kristen's avatar - has influenced them ALL deeply!  

So, she also shares what questions to ask yourself to get just as clear about YOUR avatar - and it's relevant, whether you've been in business for 3 months or 3 decades!

You can find out more about Kristen and Thimblepress here → https://thimblepress.com

***

I have a big secret for you: you do NOT have to struggle for years to create a profitable and purposeful business that you actually enjoy showing up for every day! It takes 3 things to create relatively fast results: Clarity, Focus and INTENTIONAL Actions.  These are the 3 things I continue to provide support and accountability for for my private coaching clients and it's work that lights me up! (and gives them accountability, guidance, strategy and massive mindset shifts!).

If you are ready to give up the struggle and have your BEST YEAR YET in the year ahead, then apply today for my 1 Year Coaching Program!

From March 2019 through March 2020, I'm working deeply with just a handful of driven, passionate and determined women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their greatness and finally see the results they know they deserve!

As of now, just 6 more spots remain!  

Find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply today at http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear

PS: Yes, I'm on maternity leave as you're listening to this and yes, I'm responding to applications as they come in!  They are so much fun to read!

I know you have a big why and I know you have the fuel inside of you to make the shift from "just getting by" to truly having the business of your dreams.  And that's what I'm here to support in my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

I can't wait to hear from you! http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear

***

The years Sue spent in her corporate job helping small and large companies with their products acted as a powerful education when she started her first business, The Ribbon Print Company 10 years ago.  This multi-six figure business helps supply businesses who want to make custom print ribbons.  Along her own journey of building her successful Maker business, she came across so many people who wanted to do business with her or who craved to make their own craft or hobby into a thriving business, but just couldn't figure out how.  

That's when Sue launched her podcast and business, Gift Biz Unwrapped.  Under this umbrella, she provides education, support and resources to help all sorts of makers build a profitable business they love!

During this conversation, Sue shares…

• The mindset needed to look at your business now - whether you've just toyed around with the idea of making money from your craft or have been doing so awhile, but aren't doing it as successfully as you'd like.
  
  
• The order to follow to build a successful Maker Business - from the vision to identifying your Unique Special Power to your brand...step by step!
  
  
• A handful of practical strategies to leverage social media right away!
  
  
• The specific challenges that Makers have and ideas on how to get through those challenges!

Whether you consider yourself a Maker or not, Sue's advice is spot-on for any business!  

You can find out more about Sue and access her incredible resources here!

Sue's Podcast, Gift Biz Unwrapped → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/

I had the pleasure of being a guest on her show!  You can check out her interviewing me here → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/meditationforwomen/

Sue's Website → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/

Sue's Membership Program, Makers MBA → https://ribbonprint.lpages.co/makersmba/

Sue's Book, Maker to Master: Find & Fix What's Not Working in Your Small Business → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/makertomaster/

***

I have a big secret for you: you do NOT have to struggle for years to create a profitable and purposeful business that you actually enjoy showing up for every day! It takes 3 things to create relatively fast results: Clarity, Focus and INTENTIONAL Actions.  These are the 3 things I continue to provide support and accountability for for my private coaching clients and it's work that lights me up! (and gives them accountability, guidance, strategy and massive mindset shifts!).

If you are ready to give up the struggle and have your BEST YEAR YET in the year ahead, then apply today for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program!

From March 2019 through March 2020, I'm working deeply with just a handful of driven, passionate and determined women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their greatness and finally see the results they know they deserve!

As of now, just 6 more spots remain!  

Find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply today at http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

PS: Yes, I'm on maternity leave as you're listening to this and yes, I'm responding to applications as they come in!  They are so much fun to read!

I know you have a big why and I know you have the fuel inside of you to make the shift from "just getting by" to truly having the business of your dreams.  And that's what I'm here to support in my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

I can't wait to hear from you! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

***

Which is why I'm bringing Jody on today.  Because her message is not only pervasive for how self-care actually impacts the day to day experience and results we have in our businesses (and our lives), but she makes it so easy and practical!

During this conversation, Jody shares…

• The two big reasons we busy women tend not give into self-care on a regular basis.
  
  
• Practical examples of what self-care can look like in your life...ways that are free or relatively low-cost and super simple to implement (hint: we are talking about booking spa appointments here.  Think: taking a walk around your block or being conscious of the water falling on your back during a shower). Super simple.
  
  
• The red flags or triggers to be aware of that indicate when we need to implement some of our favorite self-care tools.
  
  
• The suggestion to create a Self-Care List...all of the ways you love to take care of yourself and fill yourself up so you have a quick reference guide to pull from when you need it!

And Jody knows her stuff!  She works with busy moms and busy women as a coach and mentor, helping them create customized self-care plans that work for them and allow them to see results!  

You can check out her site here: http://amommyreboot.com/

She also has a book, Mommy Reboot: A Busy Mom's Guide to Self-Care https://amzn.to/2ReQyI0 that acts as an incredible step by step for incorporating self-care into our daily practice.  

She also runs an incredible private Facebook Group!  Filled with hundreds of busy moms who are cognizant of including self-care into their routines (hint, hint: she provide totally FREE 45 Minute Breakthrough sessions to every member of her group...so make sure to join and sign up for one!).  You can request to join her group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mommyreboot/

***

The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I've had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!  

This is why I'm opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!

"I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let's make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

***

And then in 2017, Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys.  Hard. And it was devastating for so many locals who lost homes, lifestyles and businesses.  But out of the devastation, Christy and Allison saw so many stories of love, compassion and connectedness that lit a fire in her to help her community in a meaningful way.

That's why in 2018, she made a shift.  She and Allison rebranded their production company into what is now 43 Keys Media, which houses full media production services and a podcast network called 43 Keys Podcast Network, whose ultimate purpose is to support the people, businesses and lifestyle that is so special to the Florida Keys community.

During this conversation, we discuss…

• Why Christy decided to jump off of the formula for scaling a service-based business and forged ahead to create her own version of scaling.
  
  
• How they're logistically making the transition from their old business model into their new, expanded business model, identifying how they've tweaked their systems, processes and staff.
  
  
• The breakdown of their 43 Keys Podcast Network as a business model...how she's structuring the agreements between the Network and the Content Creators for each podcast, her monetization strategies and more.
  
  

Ultimately, what you're going to hear in this conversation with Christy is how she is leading her company into the future and creating from her HEART and SOUL every little step along the way.  This is a true case study for designing a business that is in alignment with your values and creating a WIN for every single party involved!

This interview is ridiculously inspiring and emotional and I know you're going to love it!

Find out more about Christy and 43 Keys Media here → https://www.facebook.com/43keys/

***

I have a big secret for you: you do NOT have to struggle for years to create a profitable and purposeful business that you actually enjoy showing up for every day! It takes 3 things to create relatively fast results: Clarity, Focus and INTENTIONAL Actions.  These are the 3 things I continue to provide support and accountability for for my private coaching clients and it's work that lights me up! (and gives them accountability, guidance, strategy and massive mindset shifts!).

If you are ready to give up the struggle and have your BEST YEAR YET in the year ahead, then apply today for my 1 Year Coaching Program!

From March 2019 through March 2020, I'm working deeply with just a handful of driven, passionate and determined women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their greatness and finally see the results they know they deserve!

As of now, just 6 more spots remain!  

Find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply today at http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

PS: Yes, I'm on maternity leave as you're listening to this and yes, I'm responding to applications as they come in!  They are so much fun to read!

I know you have a big why and I know you have the fuel inside of you to make the shift from "just getting by" to truly having the business of your dreams.  And that's what I'm here to support in my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

I can't wait to hear from you! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

***

Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy podcast...a passion project turned massively successful business.  As of the release of this interview with her, she has crested over 1 million downloads of her podcast...not too shabby!  

I really wanted to get inside of Sara's strategic mind to uncover how and why she even launched the podcast (she already have a thriving brick and mortar business) and what deliberate strategies she has implemented since doing so in 2016 that has made her podcast - and the entire BUSINESS that it's given birth to - a massive success!

During our conversation, we discuss:

• How she managed her old business and her new podcast
  
  
• How she first monetized her podcast
  
  
• Why and when she focused just on her audience building
  
  
• What really cool strategies she used to build her audience
  
  
• How she leveraged the experience she had from her former business to get focused on creating a six figure business in the first year with Shameless Mom Academy
  
  
• Specific launch strategies she implemented for her paid membership community
  
  
• Plans for her next phase!
  
  

I have no doubt you'll fall in love with Sara too, as she delivers very practical insights into her business success while showcasing her beautiful imperfections and...is just so damn cool!

You can find out more about Sara and the Shameless Mom Academy here → http://shamelessmom.com

***

The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I've had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!  

This is why I'm opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business, feeling confused about what you should be focusing on, or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!

"I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let's make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

***

Her near fatal car crash became a turning point for her.  She was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and knew that she was going to have to re-learn who she was and who she was going to be in the world.  She had made a promise to herself that night that if she survived, she would spend her life in service to others.

And all these years later, that's exactly what she's doing.  In 2010, she created Fulfill Your Destiny, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit program that helps entrepreneurs get the leg up they need during a difficult time or after a life-altering event.  She does this through her signature program called Business Builder Grants that awards business owners in the Tampa Bay area $1,000 scholarships that allows them to purchase or invest in items they desperately need to move to the next level of their companies.  

During this incredible conversation, Karen shares…

• How and why she's structured her Non-Profit in a way that is very entrepreneurial; with little to no administrative costs so that her donors know that their monies are going directly to the recipients of the grants.
  
  
• How she manages scaling herself by leveraging community members and organizations!
  
  
• How she dealt with the emotional impacts early on after her accident where who she was and who she was now going to be clashed.
  
  
• Her philosophy that every business owner can work in some sort of give-back programming into their business model!  And why her scholarships are having a ripple effect in the community because of it!
  
  
• Her view of life balance...and her unapologetic ways of living and breathing her mission!

Karen is absolutely incredible and I know you're going to take away so much more than the practical parts of business we discuss...I promised you'll leave this interview feeling inspired!

Check out more about Fulfill Your Destiny here → http://fulfillyourdestiny.org

In the Tampa Bay area and want to know more about

***

The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I've had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!  

This is why I'm opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business, feeling confused about what you should be focusing on, or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!

"I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let's make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

***

Making more money - the sexiest and more prevalent conversation we have
Money Mindset - the "softer" side of money that truly determines our success
Investing our money - how we're spending wisely
Organizing our finances - the practical - and not-so-often discussed tips and tricks that have a major impact on our businesses!

Today, we're talking about that last one...organizing our finances...because there are very simple ways you can do so that will not only benefit your ability to do those other 3 well, but ultimately SAVE YOU TIME…

Because you want to be spending time building your business, not managing your money full time.

So I brought on the amazing Heather Robertson-Devine.  She's the owner of Books del Sur.  She works with publishers and authors in Latin American countries and distributes authentic Spanish books to public schools all around the US.  She started her business in 2009 and at that time, offered just 12 book titles...now, in 2018, she offers 300! Her business had a major shift in 2015 when she made a profit for the first time and then again in 2016 when she had a mindset shift that she was not just "a teacher selling books," but a business owner.  Each of these seasons of Heather's business life have dictated specific and evolving ways to organize her finances, and today, we're discussing them in detail.

We talk about…

How and why she used a specific type of business credit card when she first started her business

How she transitioned from her "shoebox" method to a spreadsheet method to her current integrated, online method

What tools she uses currently and how it all works together to make money management simple

Why she hires out her daily financial management to a team member (the practical and emotional reasons!)

Why she established a monthly financial meeting with her team and the difference it's made in her business growth

We both discuss how we've used simple tools, like financial tracking tools and business bank accounts in order to manage cash flow, earn extra benefits and ultimately, be on top of our business finances!

Tip: Consider a business credit card, like the #ChaseInk Business Unlimited credit card [https://bit.ly/2pxzu4c], to simplify your business finances.

I'm even giving you access to a totally FREE Money Bundle so you can start using some of these tools we discuss immediately!  It includes…

A step by step of the tips Heather and I discuss
My Financial Focus Spreadsheet (helps you project and track money coming in!)
A diagram of how I organize my Chase Business bank accounts (based heavily on the Profit First method)
A link to my all time fav money tracking app
A link to the Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card - seriously, the EASIEST business credit card out there!

You can get all of it at http://BizWomenRock.com/moneybundle

If you've been spending way too much time managing your business finances (or way too much time worrying how to organize them better), then this episode is for you!

***

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Why?  

• Because I want to share with you some practical strategies I've been implementing that have (and have not) been working so you can have some real tools to walk away with!
  
  
• And...because I want to make sure you see a real life case study of just how imperfect this journey is ;)  

During this episode, I'm sharing…

• What my plan was in July when I launched the new Meditation for Women podcast...and what actually happened in those first few months instead!
  
  
• How and why I launched my new podcast imperfectly...on purpose.
  
  
• Why I did very little to market the Meditation for Women podcast in the first 3 months after it launched (even though it was my plan to do so).
  
  
• A big surprise that happened that opened up new revenue and a new direction for Biz Women Rock.
  
  
• Specific social media strategies I've implemented recently to grow the Meditation for Women podcast.
  
  
• The two monetization strategies I've implemented for the Meditation for Women podcast.
  
  
• A HUGE tool that has garnered massive exposure for Meditation for Women and how I'm approaching it with its own strategy (and the pros and cons of the tool).
  
  
• How I've realistically completed 8 out of the 100 things I really wanted to have done by now in my business as I look ahead at my Maternity Leave starting very soon...and how I've dealt with that emotionally and strategically.
  
  

My ultimate message her for you, my dear, is that you will see through my case study that you are exactly where you need to be right now and that YOU are the one who gets to decide what your business journey looks like!  

I hope you get a lot out of this episode that impacts your own, special journey!

Resources and links I mention in today's show:

1. My initial solo episode explaining the big shift in my business that launched the Meditation for Women podcast → http://bizwomenrock.com/why-i-launched-a-podcast-network-a-case-study-with-katie/
   
   
2. My interview with Carol Cox on her podcast Speaking Your Brand about my big business pivot and the business plan I had → https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/podcast-business-model-katie-krimitsos/
   
   
3. Shaina and her team at Podcast Memes → https://www.facebook.com/podcastmemes4u/
   
   
4. The Meditation for Women Website is up! → http://meditationforwomenpodcast.com
   
   
5. The Meditation for Women Patreon Page - Become a Supporter! → https://www.patreon.com/meditationforwomen
   
   
6. Meditation for Women on Insight Timer - Come follow me! → http://insig.ht/katiekrimitsos
   
   
7. The Application for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program → http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear
   
   

Follow Meditation for Women on Instagram! → https://www.instagram.com/meditation_for_women/

Check out the Meditation for Women YouTube Channel! → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0xJNkg_MIeOs2XcDEFnbQ/videos?view_as=subscriber

Subscribe to the Meditation for Women Podcast! → http://women.womensmeditationnetwork.com/subscribe/

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The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.

You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I've had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!  

This is why I'm opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business, feeling confused about what you should be focusing on, or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!

"I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep

To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let's make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!

http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

During this interview, we dive deep into why she chose to build her counseling practice as an online business, how she avoided the mass amounts of licensure issues that could have come from doing business this way, and why and how she's structured the pay model as she has (it's $79/mo for 2 sessions with one of her licensed therapists).  

Kali talks about a significant turning point in her business...when she rebranded and how powerfully that process and getting clear about WHO Blush is and WHO it serves and HOW she does it...and the three actions she took from this moment that have resulted in stratospheric growth for her business!

Lastly, Kali shares her biggest lesson she's learned thus far...to avoid COMPETITION!  To stay in her own lane and to give herself boundaries so she can make Blush into the best version of itself!

You can find out more about Kali and Blush here → https://joinblush.com/

Also, you can find out more about the amazing Brittney Lynn (whose brilliance we talk about a few times!) and the PR services she provides for entrepreneurs here → https://brittneyllynn.com/

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You may have noticed that so many of the women I've been bringing onto the show lately are talking about their challenges, changing seasons, transitions or self-doubts.  And really identifying how they got - and continue to get - through it all.  

Meditation continues to be a tool that so many of them identify as one of the foundational ways they stay tuned into who they are, what's important to them and how to continue doing the best right thing for them.  

Whether you've been meditating for years or are a relative newbie, check out the guided meditations on the Meditation for Women podcast.  These are meditations I've created just...for...you!

I would love for you to take a listen and use it as your own personal library of guided meditations for the exact message you need to hear during all your seasons and transitions and moments of life!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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On top of that, she believes in investing in a coach to help her, but she's hesitant...how does she know if it's the right person for her to hire?  How does she know if it's the right time for a coach?

Pre-warning: I go on a bit of a rant about coaches who have approached her, telling her where she's going "wrong," and how she needs to hire them to do it right.  Ugh! Pet peeve of mine!

When this episode goes live, Angie will have just quit her full time job to build out her coaching business.  She provides leadership training for organizations...training that she's been doing as an employee for a long time.  

During this LIVE COACHING CALL, we talk through…

1. What Angie should focus on NOW - and a few specific actions she can take so she can be purposeful with her marketing (instead of spending her time working on new idea after new idea that don't really make a dent towards her goals right now!)
   
   
2. The benefits and the timing of hiring a business coach and strategists.  Some very practical ways you can do your best to make sure you're hiring the right coach at the right time!
   
   
3. Mindset - we talk through some foundational mindset shifts that are vital to take on as she's shifting from an employee to an entrepreneur!

These LIVE COACHING SESSIONS are here so you can get deep insight into business issues, ideas and challenges that we all face as we create strategies, solutions and action plans that you can benefit from!  It's also a great way to see just how transformative it can be to allow another qualified person into your business so you can save time, money and energy that you would normally take figuring it out on your own!  We're in this together!

If you are interested in private coaching and strategy, then let's talk!  You can set up a 15 Minute Match Session to see if we're a perfect match! ;) http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie/

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You may have noticed that so many of the women I've been bringing onto the show lately are talking about their challenges, changing seasons, transitions or self-doubts.  And really identifying how they got - and continue to get - through it all.  

Meditation continues to be a tool that so many of them identify as one of the foundational ways they stay tuned into who they are, what's important to them and how to continue doing the best right thing for them.  

Whether you've been meditating for years or are a relative newbie, check out the guided meditations on the Meditation for Women podcast.  These are meditations I've created just...for...you!

I would love for you to take a listen and use it as your own personal library of guided meditations for the exact message you need to hear during all your seasons and transitions and moments of life!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

During this conversation, Kerry and I discuss…

• Why and how she uses TESTIMONIALS as one of the most powerful tools she uses to communicate the value of her services - so they can be seen as a deliverable.
  
  
• How her level of confidence and direct honesty about her gifts and how she can truly help people helps her bring on new clients all the time.
  
  
• How she gives potential clients confidence that she knows what she's talking about and has standard processes and tools...and how she makes sure they have a completely customized experience with her.
  
  
• How she incorporates her high touch services into her pricing.
  
  
• The "value ladder" she's created...the different levels and price points she's created for people to access her.
  
  
• The mindset shifts she's gone through in order to charge what she's worth within an industry that doesn't always make that okay.  And the real strategies she has implemented to see real financial results in her business.

Enjoy this amazing conversation with Kerry!

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You may have noticed that so many of the women I've been bringing onto the show lately are talking about their challenges, changing seasons, transitions or self-doubts.  And really identifying how they got - and continue to get - through it all.  

Meditation continues to be a tool that so many of them identify as one of the foundational ways they stay tuned into who they are, what's important to them and how to continue doing the best right thing for them.  

Whether you've been meditating for years or are a relative newbie, check out the guided meditations on the Meditation for Women podcast.  These are meditations I've created just...for...you!

I would love for you to take a listen and use it as your own personal library of guided meditations for the exact message you need to hear during all your seasons and transitions and moments of life!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

But as she worked through her own healing, she realized that she needed to create something bigger...that she had a mission in this world to support women who have been in abuse.  And thus, the Love is Kind Network was born (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheLoveisKindMovement).  

Rosie provides group programs, retreats and other resources to bring women together and give them the support and love they need in order to thrive after abuse.  

During this conversation, we talk about…

• Why she decided to start a business vs. getting a job after she left her husband
  
  
• How she eventually escaped from her abuser
  
  
• What big mindset shifts she needed to have in order to transition her business from "working in her skills" with her time management business to "working in her mission" through the Love Is Kind Network.  
  
  
• The process she takes herself through every time she starts to doubt or be overwhelmed by her big mission.

Whether you've been in an abusive relationship or not, this conversation with Rosie is such a great example of allowing your business to be infused by your big mission and how to mentally and logistically make that happen!

You can join Rosie's private Facebook Group HERE → https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheLoveisKindMovement

You can find out more about her book 11 Hours to Freedom here → https://www.11hourstofreedom.com/

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You may have noticed that so many of the women I've been bringing onto the show lately are talking about their challenges, changing seasons, transitions or self-doubts.  And really identifying how they got - and continue to get - through it all.  

Meditation continues to be a tool that so many of them identify as one of the foundational ways they stay tuned into who they are, what's important to them and how to continue doing the best right thing for them.  

Whether you've been meditating for years or are a relative newbie, check out the guided meditations on the Meditation for Women podcast.  These are meditations I've created just...for...you!

I would love for you to take a listen and use it as your own personal library of guided meditations for the exact message you need to hear during all your seasons and transitions and moments of life!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

After a looooooong process of research - finding out which varietal of the plant was best to use, what form to use it in, what was a quality product to use and how to use it - she found a product for her dad...a hemp-infused coconut oil.

And it worked immediately.  "A night and day difference," Colette says.  He went from being combative and rough with his kids and caregivers to so much more mellow and calm.  

It worked so well that she became passionate about sharing the benefits with others.  So, she created CR World, a company that creates hemp-infused and nutrient-rich products to support a healthy, active lifestyle.

During this conversation, Colette shares…

• Why she decided to put the money and time into creating her OWN product
  
  
• Why she initially structured the company as a multi-level company (and why she's shifting away from that now)
  
  
• The biggest ways she's FAILED at acquiring more customers (which has taught her the BEST ways to attract new customers!)
  
  
• How every single product they've created has come out of a massive NEED that becomes obvious to her...so she acts on it (this is how she created the topic spray and the pet treats...that's right, I said PET TREATS!)
  
  
• One of the biggest challenges she is experiencing right now (hint: it's one that all of us have!)

This is such a great conversation about building a business in what feels like the "wild west" of an industry.  And Colette has so many wise words to share throughout it all!

Check out more about Colette's hemp-infused products here → https://comecrworld.com/

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You may have noticed that so many of the women I've been bringing onto the show lately are talking about their challenges, changing seasons, transitions or self-doubts.  And really identifying how they got - and continue to get - through it all.  

Meditation continues to be a tool that so many of them identify as one of the foundational ways they stay tuned into who they are, what's important to them and how to continue doing the best right thing for them.  

Whether you've been meditating for years or are a relative newbie, check out the guided meditations on the Meditation for Women podcast.  These are meditations I've created just...for...you!

I would love for you to take a listen and use it as your own personal library of guided meditations for the exact message you need to hear during all your seasons and transitions and moments of life!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

I asked Pleasance to come on the show today because she came into the Biz Women Rock Academy earlier this year and talked about how knowing our cycles - our menstrual cycles, the lunar cycles - and our natural ways of being because of these cycles can have MASSIVE impacts on not only how we approach out business, but the results we're getting.  

The Master Class continues to be one of the most popular of the Academy, so I brought her here to you to dive deeper into that conversation.  

Warning: if you already are contemplating skipping this episode because you're thinking it's a little too "soft," I promise you, there are VERY REAL and PRACTICAL applications to the concepts we discuss.  And it will make complete sense the moment Pleasance starts giving you examples of how tuning into ourselves shows up as helpful or hurtful in our businesses!

We discuss…

• How paying attention to your energy levels during the month will help you plan your days, your weeks and your months for maximum productivity!
  
  
• The 3 doshas - energies that circulate through your body and govern physiological activities - and how knowing them will help you plan for and maneuver through every changing seasons in your life.
  
  
• A phenomenal question Pleasance is always asking herself when she's contemplating big and small decisions - is this serving 80 year old Pleasance?

This is an incredible conversation you don't want to miss!  

You can find out more about Pleasance here → https://lilomm.com/

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You may have noticed that so many of the women I've been bringing onto the show lately are talking about their challenges, changing seasons, transitions or self-doubts.  And really identifying how they got - and continue to get - through it all.  

Meditation continues to be a tool that so many of them identify as one of the foundational ways they stay tuned into who they are, what's important to them and how to continue doing the best right thing for them.  

Whether you've been meditating for years or are a relative newbie, check out the guided meditations on the Meditation for Women podcast.  These are meditations I've created just...for...you!

I would love for you to take a listen and use it as your own personal library of guided meditations for the exact message you need to hear during all your seasons and transitions and moments of life!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

Suzanne should know a thing or two about work/life balance.  She's a wife, mother of two boys, is a Marketing Strategist for seasoned businesses and...speaks and writes and consults about work/life balance to the masses.  

Just like you, I would imagine, she has a few things she's trying to balance.

During our conversation, Suzanne and I discuss…

• Why she believes in work/life balance and what makes her version totally doable!
  
  
• How boundaries are a vital part of work/life balance because they become the backdrop to our time management and how we structure our priorities.
  
  
• Examples of what boundaries might look like in your business - processes in procedures, time blocks, etc.
  
  
• What to do when you're phasing out of the balance you used to have, but isn't working anymore.

This is a robust conversation about how to ultimately make it possible for you to have, be and do anything you could possibly want...with the added lines of "for this particular season" or "not all at once at the same time," or whatever caveat makes it obvious that our priorities are always shifting!

You can find out more about Suzanne here → https://mompowerment.com/  

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If you asked me what tool has been the most impactful for my business, I would without a doubt tell you it's been MEDITATION.  Meditating has been a way for me to get quiet with myself and hear my inner voice who always knows what's best for me.  Let's face it, we women entrepreneurs are bombarded with social media feeds, events and so called experts telling us what we "should" do to grow out business and have success.  But at the end of the day, WE each know what the right moves are for us in order to feel truly fulfilled and aligned in our companies.

This is why I created the Meditation for Women Podcast...so that you can have a powerful tool, created with YOU IN MIND to help you hear your inner voice, find peace in moments of high anxiety and ultimately take the next best steps in your journey as a woman.  So go check it out! Just search for Meditation for Women in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show and if you love it, subscribe, rate and review it! I would love to share this gift of meditation with you as you continue your beautiful journey!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

Mindy is a bodywork therapist who specializes in Cranial Sacral Therapy...a very specific technique that she was introduced to years ago when she herself used it as a way to heal her own chronic pain.  

During this incredible conversation, Mindy shares about why she decided to niche down her practice - shifting from "offering everything" to becoming the go-to expert for Cranial Sacral Therapy.  And, HOW she did it.  She goes over very specific strategies she did in order to get her current clients on board and how she grew her practice from there.

We also discuss the BIG QUESTIONS you can ask yourself that will help you become clear on where you should put your time and effort as you are on your own journey...so you know where and how to niche your own services and, ultimately, how to design the life you really want to live.

LIFESTYLE DESIGN…

Oh, girl, we talk about lifestyle design.  Because what came for Mindy after specializing, was thinking about what she wanted her life to really look like (vs. just hustling to grow that specialty business).  And the vision she saw after she asked herself one of those BIG QUESTIONS was…

The Beach.

So, she began organizing her work and her days so she could do hands on work 2 days out of the week and spend the other 5 at the beach.  

If you are hungry to feel real results in your business, and you'd like to stop doing everything to bring in money and instead, do just the work you LOVE...and make great money doing it, and…

On top of that, you'd like to organize that work so you're living a holistic life that YOU get to design...then this is the episode to listen to!

You can find out more about Mindy here → https://www.mindytotten.com/

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If you asked me what tool has been the most impactful for my business, I would without a doubt tell you it's been MEDITATION.  Meditating has been a way for me to get quiet with myself and hear my inner voice who always knows what's best for me.  Let's face it, we women entrepreneurs are bombarded with social media feeds, events and so called experts telling us what we "should" do to grow out business and have success.  But at the end of the day, WE each know what the right moves are for us in order to feel truly fulfilled and aligned in our companies.

This is why I created the Meditation for Women Podcast...so that you can have a powerful tool, created with YOU IN MIND to help you hear your inner voice, find peace in moments of high anxiety and ultimately take the next best steps in your journey as a woman.  So go check it out! Just search for Meditation for Women in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show and if you love it, subscribe, rate and review it! I would love to share this gift of meditation with you as you continue your beautiful journey!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

How do I stand out online in a saturated market?

Amy Coats is the fabulous woman entrepreneur joining me today to share her answers to this question.  Ooooh and her answers are GOOD!

Amy is the founder of Two Week Notice Society.  She helps women build an online business strategically so they can smoothly leave their 9-5 corporate job.  She does this through her signature program and through 1on1 work.

During this conversation, Amy shares 4 ways she ensures that she stays visible and relevant.  And 1 powerful way she's exposing herself to others who don't yet know about her! She also shares her favorite tool for staying CONSISTENT online (such a challenge for most of us!).

This is a very practical interview and you'll definitely walk away with some easy to implement strategies on how you can stand out amongst everyone else in your market!

You can check out more about Amy here → https://www.twoweeknoticesociety.com/

And if you happen to be working your day job while struggling to grow your side hustle and can benefit from Amy's awesome webinar, you can check that out for FREE here → https://amy-303f.mykajabi.com/p/webinar-funnel

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If you asked me what tool has been the most impactful for my business, I would without a doubt tell you it's been MEDITATION.  Meditating has been a way for me to get quiet with myself and hear my inner voice who always knows what's best for me.  Let's face it, we women entrepreneurs are bombarded with social media feeds, events and so called experts telling us what we "should" do to grow out business and have success.  But at the end of the day, WE each know what the right moves are for us in order to feel truly fulfilled and aligned in our companies.

This is why I created the Meditation for Women Podcast...so that you can have a powerful tool, created with YOU IN MIND to help you hear your inner voice, find peace in moments of high anxiety and ultimately take the next best steps in your journey as a woman.  So go check it out! Just search for Meditation for Women in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show and if you love it, subscribe, rate and review it! I would love to share this gift of meditation with you as you continue your beautiful journey!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Today's show is brought to you by Active Campaign, the only email marketing system you'll ever need.  After 9 years with the same email marketing provider, I was desperately searching for one that was simple, easy to manage and affordable.  Active Campaign easily stood out above the rest and I've been ridiculously happy with them ever since I made the switch! Emailing my community and creating automation series for special resources has never been so simple!  

Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

She's done such a great job building her business, in fact, that she and her husband are making a big life change...they're selling all their things and moving their life onto a sailboat, where they will eventually be sailing from port to port.  Talk about lifestyle design, huh?

During this LIVE COACHING CALL, Maelisa's asking for practical ways she can manage her time better so she can still build her business in 3 days a week...because that's the amount of time she'll have to dedicate to her business in the first phases of this change.  

We discuss…

• How to revisit your end of the year goals and how to re-prioritize them (you can use the Decision-Making Matrix tool to do this easily! http://bizwomenrock.com/decision)
  
  
• A great way to break down those big goals into tasks that you can then place in the appropriate timelines
  
  
• How to create your ideal week schedule and how to time block so you know when you're doing what
  
  
• How to put it all together so you can be more productive in 24 hours per week than you are in 60 hours per week!

You can check out more about Maelisa here → https://www.qaprep.com/

These LIVE COACHING SESSIONS are here so you can get deep insight into business issues, ideas and challenges that we all face as we create strategies, solutions and action plans that you can benefit from!  It's also a great way to see just how transformative it can be to allow another qualified person into your business so you can save time, money and energy that you would normally take figuring it out on your own!  We're in this together!

If you are interested in private coaching and strategy, then let's talk!  You can set up a 15 Minute Match Session to see if we're a perfect match! ;) http://bizwomenrock.com/workwithkatie/

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If you asked me what tool has been the most impactful for my business, I would without a doubt tell you it's been MEDITATION.  Meditating has been a way for me to get quiet with myself and hear my inner voice who always knows what's best for me.  Let's face it, we women entrepreneurs are bombarded with social media feeds, events and so called experts telling us what we "should" do to grow out business and have success.  But at the end of the day, WE each know what the right moves are for us in order to feel truly fulfilled and aligned in our companies.

This is why I created the Meditation for Women Podcast...so that you can have a powerful tool, created with YOU IN MIND to help you hear your inner voice, find peace in moments of high anxiety and ultimately take the next best steps in your journey as a woman.  So go check it out! Just search for Meditation for Women in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show and if you love it, subscribe, rate and review it! I would love to share this gift of meditation with you as you continue your beautiful journey!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Since the beginning of the year, Whitney has been doing something that would scare most of us...she's been not going after new clients - or implemented any new marketing that would attract new clients.  

She's just been focusing on giving exquisite care to her current clients.  

And that paradigm shift has boosted her revenues another $50,000 so far this year (and we're not even done with the year!).  

During this enlightening conversation, Whitney shares why she made this shift to focus on her current clients and how that actually looks.  

We discuss how being committed to servicing her current clients has allowed her to go "an inch wide and a mile deep," as I like to say.  It's allowed her to be more aware of what her clients' needs are and positions her perfectly to meet those needs.

We also discuss what processes and standardizations she's created that is allowing her to work more efficiently and powerfully with each client.

Whitney's decision to "stand in her own acre of diamonds" (an expression you'll hear the beautiful story to during the interview) has ultimately allowed her to ENJOY her business journey so much more because she's focusing on what she loves doing!

You can find out more about Whitney here → https://nonprofitleadersnetwork.com/

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If you asked me what tool has been the most impactful for my business, I would without a doubt tell you it's been MEDITATION.  Meditating has been a way for me to get quiet with myself and hear my inner voice who always knows what's best for me.  Let's face it, we women entrepreneurs are bombarded with social media feeds, events and so called experts telling us what we "should" do to grow out business and have success.  But at the end of the day, WE each know what the right moves are for us in order to feel truly fulfilled and aligned in our companies.

This is why I created the Meditation for Women Podcast...so that you can have a powerful tool, created with YOU IN MIND to help you hear your inner voice, find peace in moments of high anxiety and ultimately take the next best steps in your journey as a woman.  So go check it out! Just search for Meditation for Women in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show and if you love it, subscribe, rate and review it! I would love to share this gift of meditation with you as you continue your beautiful journey!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Before Karen created this $15,000 program, she was doing any kind of writing she could just to pay the bills, often charging just $2,000 to help clients over time to write their books.  

She knew she was putting herself out of business.  

So, with just $20 to her name, she took on her first Book at the Beach clients and her entire world changed from there.  

During this amazing conversation, Karen discusses how she came up with the idea to package her services as Book at the Beach and what was going on in her mind the first few times she sold it.  

We also discuss how Karen hates marketing, so instead of implementing a marketing plan that looks like she's everywhere, she created a marketing strategy that she actually enjoys and is perfectly in line with her dream client (hint: it's not showing up on social media every day!).

If you've ever struggled with how to charge for what you know you're worth, or want to figure out how to make you and your services stand out from everyone else's in your industry, this episode is for you!

You can check out more about Karen HERE → http://karenrowe.com

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If you asked me what tool has been the most impactful for my business, I would without a doubt tell you it's been MEDITATION.  Meditating has been a way for me to get quiet with myself and hear my inner voice who always knows what's best for me.  Let's face it, we women entrepreneurs are bombarded with social media feeds, events and so called experts telling us what we "should" do to grow out business and have success.  But at the end of the day, WE each know what the right moves are for us in order to feel truly fulfilled and aligned in our companies.

This is why I created the Meditation for Women Podcast...so that you can have a powerful tool, created with YOU IN MIND to help you hear your inner voice, find peace in moments of high anxiety and ultimately take the next best steps in your journey as a woman.  So go check it out! Just search for Meditation for Women in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show and if you love it, subscribe, rate and review it! I would love to share this gift of meditation with you as you continue your beautiful journey!

Click HERE to check out Meditation for Women → https://goo.gl/m5YsKx

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Whether you're ready to start your first email marketing set up or you're searching for a new provider, I highly recommend Active Campaign!  Go check them out at http://BizWomenRock.com/ac

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On today's episode, I'm taking you BEHIND THE SCENES of this entire decision for me...a true case study of this new move in my business.

This episode is perfect for you to listen to if you have EVER gone through a transition or pivot in your business (ummm...haven't we all?).  As usual, I'm being totally transparent with you about it all in hopes that you will find some grace, wisdom and connection...knowing we are all on this beautiful journey together.

I'm going over…

• What BIG plans I had for 2018 for Biz Women Rock
• Why I decided to put most of those plans on pause
• How the Meditation for Women podcast came about
• Why I decided that I was going to launch an entire podcast network and not just one show
• What hard decisions I had to make in order to move in this new direction
• Why I ultimately believe that the new Meditations for Women podcast and the entire Women's Meditation Network are so aligned with me (even though it may seem like a complete departure)
• Why I decided to continue offering private coaching for you and the Biz Women Rock community and the general state of BWR
• An insider's view of my entire business plan, launch strategy and marketing plan for the Meditation for Women Podcast and Women's Meditation Network

I am SO grateful for you and can't thank you enough for your support and love along my business journey...and continue to be thankful that you let me be a part of yours.  ;)

You can subscribe to the Meditation for Women Podcast directly by clicking HERE:

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~ Katie

So I asked her to come on and share a bit about her process...how she attracts and hires great employees.  

During this conversation, Amber shares her step by step process and intention behind each of those steps.  

She talks about...

1. Marketing - streamlined ways of making the position public and letting others know she was hiring.
   
   
2. The application process - unique things she does to help weed through all the wrong people.
   
   
3. Hiring - what she focuses on during each interview and how she standardizes them.
   
   
4. Onboarding - how she ensures her employees ease into their positions.
   
   
5. Mindset - shifting her paradigm of her position in her company as her team grows!

This is a fascinating case study, not just of Amber's best practices, but also of all the painful mistakes she's made (as we all have!) that continue to help her evolve as the leader of her company!

Side note: Amber is also the owner of CouplesFix.com where she shares her knowledge and tools as a Licensed Marriage Therapist with a larger world of people who are searching for it.  http://couplesfix.com/

And, she is also the co-host of the My Biz Bestie Podcast, alongside Maelisa Hall, which is amazing! https://www.mybizbestie.com/

And we do tell that story in today's conversation.  

But, thankfully, Sara is super honest and was willing to share about when life happened during her business story.  And she found out her husband was an addict, which kickstarted a tumultuous season filled with working too many hours, the instability of bills stacking up and of horrible isolation.  

This season eventually led to a divorce for Sara and during this interview, she's speaking candidly not only about how she built her business, but how she managed it tenderly during this painful season.  

If you have ever had a traumatic moment in your life that impacted the growth of your business, or how you showed up to it everyday...then this episode was made for you.  

Check out more about Sara and Virtual Biz Partner! https://www.virtualbizpartner.com/

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Tina Forsyth's Online Business Manager course - http://onlinebusinessmanager.com/

Jen Mavros helps you manifest soulfully aligned desires and dreams in your life and business.   And during today's episode, we go in deep to how to manifest. But, not in a how-to type of a way, but in an symphony of interweaving conversations that are as "business-minded" as they are soul filling.  

When Jen identifies that we can't truly manifest something that we have a limiting belief against, I ask her how we can handle the overwhelm and frustration that can often come when we're working on overcoming those beliefs.  

We both speak passionately about the practice of meditation and how it's a powerful tool for giving us the space for getting connected and present with ourselves and our higher purpose.  

Jen also talks about how important it is to recognize and honor all of our feelings - especially those that aren't "high vibe" or super happy - and shares a wonderful strategy for helping her create a life that helps her feel more of what she wants to feel.

There is so much gold in this conversation and I encourage you to listen at a time when you can be fully present for it.  

Jen is a total joy and I encourage you to check out more of her brilliance! http://jenmavros.com

But, just like all entrepreneurial paths, Laura's was far from straight.  A self-proclaimed academic nerd turned school teacher, her current business model has been created from an amalgamation of her experiences and her gifts.  

Her podcast, Copy That Pops helps her share information about compelling copy for business owners.  And now, she's sought after by podcasters and business owners alike to help them write their books and leverage them to grow their businesses.  

During this conversation, Laura dives right in to how she organizes herself so that she is efficient with her time and gets things done!

We also discuss the lesson she (and most of us) continue to learn about specializing and really niching down so that we can go "an inch wide and a mile deep" in order to create results for ourselves! (Avoid all the squirrels!).

Laura also shares how her business model runs now and how she's continuing to adjust according to what she most wants and the demand she's getting from her people!

Laura's commitment to providing value and doing it in a way that truly makes a difference for those she serves is unmistakable!

RESOURCES WE DISCUSS:

• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki https://amzn.to/2tYRnLZ

• Laura's podcast Copy That Pops: http://copythatpops.com
  
  
• Laura's FREEBIE for you! 7 Secrets to Growing Your Business & Getting More Leverage with Books, Podcasts and Speaking on Stage → http://copythatpops.com/bizwomen
  
  
• Laura's Books!
  
  
• • How to Grow your Podcast Brand and Business with Compelling Copy - https://amzn.to/2KPUImV
    
    
  • Permission to Write a Brand Building Book - https://amzn.to/2KLPcoM
    

The 5 Second Rule…

Start With Why…

Sound familiar?  These are Mel Robbins and Simon Sinek's movements, respectively, and there is a very specific formula the most successful movement makers follow in order for it to be impactful, catchy, shareable and ultimately, for the movement to live beyond themselves.  

And Michelle Mazur has one of the most simple ways to do it well.  She is a woman who believes that communication can change the world.  After getting her PhD and teaching communication at the University of Hawaii, she went into corporate and found that she was spending a lot of her time crafting the high level Executives' speeches and letters.  So, she went out on her own, coaching and training people to write speeches that actually made a difference...that created a movement.

But then at the end of 2017, she realized she was done with that conversation.  Done with teaching the how-to for speaking and getting booked to speak.  So, she pivoted and stumbled upon her next evolution…

Sharing her own message with all business owners on how they can create a movement every day in their businesses.  

Start with knowing your message.  In Michelle's terms, this means finding your "3 word rebellion."  And during this conversation, she gives some great examples on how to do that.  Then, show up and share that message powerfully, authentically and strategically.  Create a vision for the future that your community can live into with you. And, share small moment stories in your marketing to help it stick.

Michelle goes into very practical steps that you can implement immediately to help you share your core message to more and more people and to create a movement that helps that message live beyond you!

Check out more about Michelle here → https://drmichellemazur.com/

And you can download her guide to help you find YOUR 3 word rebellion here → http://3wordrebellion.com/

When Leslie started her blog in 2010, she had no credentials.  She was not a trained chef. She was not a nutritionist. She had not gone to culinary school.  But she did have the desire to establish herself as an expert in her field and an insane drive to bring plant based eating to the world.  A few months later, and with the realization that tens of thousands of people were coming to her site, she got serious and creative and started her career as a Vegan Chef.  

Now, Leslie partners with the Four Season Hotel, implementing vegan menus, hosting retreats and running their wellness programs.  She runs Vegan Retreats (like the one I just came back from) in her beloved country of Italy. She has a TV show called Accidentally Vegan on the Fab Fit Fun TV Network.  She's appeared on The Food Network, The Discovery Channel, The Hallmark Channel, Everyday Health and Mother Nature Network and has written for MindBodyGreen, VegNews, CNN.com, Redbook, Glamour and Maxum, just to name a few.  

You could say she's earned a bit of credentials.  ;)

But her credentials are not what we talk about.  We talk about how she has stayed true to herself - her ethics, her values and her goals - during her business journey.  

We discuss…

• How she got focused and serious with her blog and how she monetized it through advertising and promotions.
  
  
• How her modeling and acting career lent itself to her current work.
  
  
• Why she decided she didn't need to go to culinary school and how she instead went on a mission to be mentored by great chefs all around the world.
  
  
• How she leads her life with the belief that she is doing good in the world and showing up to provide value and how she lets that belief system fuel her career.
  
  
• The difference between dreams and goals and how doing the next best thing, just one step at a time has accumulated into a LOT of progress for her!
  
  
• Practices and habits she has to stay grateful for the present moment and her understanding that she is always in the middle of her journey.  

In a world where you can literally be anything and do anything, Leslie's story is a great reminder for each of us to stay true to ourselves on our business journeys, so that we can design the life and business we truly desire!

Check out more about Leslie here → http://lesliedurso.com

Leave my business, my clients, my daughter, my hubs, my bird and the whole flow of my everyday life for 2 weeks.  

And it's not like it was for business, either.  No promise of a return on my investment that would show up immediately in my numbers.  Nope. Just a full blown, let's-go-explore-the-world kind of an adventure in a country I've been longing to visit for decades.  

It wasn't logical at all.  

And yet, I knew I needed to go.

You see, back in April, we found out that we are pregnant with baby #2.  For the first two days, I was pure sunshine, totally ecstatic that our little family is expanding.  And then...something unexpected happened.

Hormones, debilitating nausea and waves of uncertainty engulfed me and I completely unraveled into a sea of emotions.  

All I saw were the beautiful plans I had created for Biz Women Rock for the year ahead, crumbling brick by brick as I realized that they were no longer possible in the way I had envisioned.  I couldn't start my 6 month Masterminds in the latter part of the year because the baby's coming in early December. I couldn't launch my high end Mastermind for the $1million + business women because I needed to be fully present for the entirely of that program and I couldn't guarantee that with a newborn.  I couldn't host my 3rd Annual Retreat in November because that would be way too close to my due date. And oh my god, I had to get started on my course asap because I needed to get that up and ready to be on autopilot when I'm on maternity leave.

Of course I knew all I had to do was re-think and re-work how and when I would do things.  But, there were so many voices in my head drowning out any kind of rational strategies (which I totally blame on hormones).

I felt nauseous and exhausted all the time (damn that first trimester!).

I was uncharacteristically unfocused.

I was frustratingly unambitious.