Be Your Own Daddy Podcast with Alycia Israel

Sales gets a dirty scammy rep but the truth is, if you can't sell people you can't help people. Charging people is not immoral, it's required for their success. If you have a good product or service, you have an obligation to be good at sales. I've closed over 2.3 million in sales and only had $7,000 in refunds which is .3% of total sales. Unheard of in my industry. “If your product or service is good enough it sells itself” is such a lazy approach to business. When it comes to most clietentel, they have limiting beliefs around spending money on themselves, mom's and women especially. A tip I have for sales that a lot of people miss: bridging the gap. In this episode, I'm going to explain how a lot of people fuck up sales by talking about themselves too much and not enough about solving their potential prospects problems. We'll also talk about what to look out for during the call and how to personalize your program for what they want in real time.   Time Stamps:   (0:13) If You Can't Sell, You Can't Help (2:16) 50 Dollars A Month For Online Coaching Back In The Day (5:00) Why You Should Listen To Me (8:02) I Was Not Good When I Started (10:51) Bridging The Gap (14:30) Initial Questions (17:00) What Do They Want To Achieve? (18:17) Why Haven't They Been Able To Achieve This On Their Own (19:30) Ownership Of Their Experience (25:00) Personalizing The Benefits To Their Goals (28:16) Brand Awareness and Large Follower Accounts --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Emma Bates is the CEO and co-founder of Diem. Diem is creating a new front door to the internet––starting with their social search engine that draws inspiration from how women search the internet. Emma is on a mission to showcase how inclusive internet platforms, like Diem, bridge the gender information gap and pave the way for a "new internet" that nurtures real connections through innovative technology. Prior to Diem, Emma led Partnerships at the travel brand, Away, and was Head of Community at the global creator commerce company, Whalar. Her unique approach on marketing, partnerships and community building has landed her a coveted spot on Forbes's “30 Under 30” list as well as features in Fortune, HuffPost, MSNBC, Girlboss, Inc Mag, Entrepreneur and The Cut.  Born in Singapore and raised in the UK, she earned a BA from King's College London before moving to New York City in 2016. In this episode, we discuss the genesis of Diem, what sets it apart from other search platforms, advice to fellow builders, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:30) Emma The CEO of Diem (4:15) What is Diem? (10:50) Being Solution Oriented (15:03) The Diem Team and Evolution (16:15) The Future of Diem (19:15) Safety and Security Through Diem (27:22) Protecting The Community (29:43) New Rollouts (32:30) Advice To Aspiring Builders (35:00) Where To Find Emma and Diem --------------------- Emma's Instagram: @emmashbates  Ask Diem's Instagram: @askdiem --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Something recently happened inside my company that inspired this episode and reminded me the value of effective leadership especially in today's age. We had a payment issue for a client which could have derailed their entire experience with us but my team member not only took responsibility but took extreme ownership in owning the mistake and making it right quickly. This is a testament to hiring value first but also how I show up as a leader and what I instill in my employees. Listen in as I explain more of the story and share 6 ways to improve outcomes through feedback.   Time Stamps:   (0:28) Keys to Successful Leadership (0:56) Mexico Trip and All Inclusive (6:34) Feedback On The Situation (11:06) Feedback in Relationships (11:21) 6 Ways To Improve The Outcome Through Feedback (15:40) Increasing Speed (17:43) Building Confidence (21:15) Reward Imperfect Action --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

During my vacation, something rather noteworthy happened while I was gone and I wanted to talk about it on this week's episode. The Blue Origin Spaceflight has received a lot of attention and I want to unpack what I observed, the public uproar, and more.   Time Stamps:   (0:17) The Blue Origin Spaceflight (1:21) Been Following Amanda Nguyen For Awhile (5:00) The Mission and Passengers (6:30) The Uproar (9:45) 28 Million Per Seat (11:38) Performative Feminism (16:34) Women Are Being Erased From History (20:25) The Bottom Line --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard or are concerned about the volatility of the stock market right now and understandably so. With the state of the world right now, the added anxiety of your financial future can be overwhelming. I have two important things to do and remember during this time and they might surprise you but trust me, this advice will pay off in the long run.   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Let's Talk About The Stock Market (1:23) What Happened With The Stock Market (4:25) Two Important Things To Do During Volatility (9:15) Stay The Course --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Arguably the biggest lesson I've learned about money is the power of investing in yourself and you've probably heard this before but hear me out. When I exited college I had a lot of student loan debt and had a full time job plus 3 different side hustles only to bring home 70k a year. There had to be a different way. This is when I decided to go more than all in and invest in myself with money I didn't have. I had to make this work and I'm here to tell you that was my springboard to my business and my money success. Listen in as I explain the story and what I hope you take away from it.   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Quick Life Update (3:55) The Shrine For Jack (6:03) We Appreciate Everyone That Reached Out (8:01) Destination Weddings (8:17) Money Mindset Shift (9:15) When I Exited College (12:00) 3 Different Side Hustles for 70k (15:30) What's the Bigger Risk? (18:08) My First Big Investment For My Business (23:10) Pre-Planning The What If's (27:40) Recent Prospect Call (32:15) Leave You With This Quote --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

As you are probably well aware of, the new administrations federal worker cuts are impacting thousands and I have mixed feelings about the whole situation. No doubt there was overspending and we have a financial deficit that needs to be addressed but also people and families are heavily impacted through this decision. I'll share more of my perspective and why I believe private sector work is best for you going forward.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Transition in the Federal Government (1:34) The Numbers (5:30) My Experience Working In Higher Education (11:30) Recognizing Both Sides (12:23) Civic Match (14:38) Safety Is Gone (22:23) Let Me Know Your Thoughts --------------------- Civic Match --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

“A big part of the problem with society is that, instead of fixing our problems, everyone is trying to make enough money so that the problems won't affect them.” This quote was a gut punch to me and I had a realization about society that I wanted to talk about in this episode. While the notion of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps sounds good in theory, it simply isn't an option for some and where you start and your access to resources matter. Listen in as I explain my perspective on this issue.   Time Stamps:   (0:24) A Quote Gut Punched Me (2:10) Growth and Changing Your Mind (4:00) Resources Matter (4:25) Healthcare/Childcare Cost Example (7:50) Abortion Example --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

HeHe Stewart is a leading childbirth educator, advocate, and maternity care reform expert. With a Master's in Human Development and over a decade of experience, she empowers families with evidence-based birth prep, informed decision-making, and postpartum readiness. She is a fierce advocate for informed consent, reducing unnecessary interventions, and ensuring patient autonomy in birth. Beyond working with families, HeHe is actively involved in legislative efforts to improve women's health policies and expand access to midwifery care. She works to reform maternity care by advocating for patient rights, increased birth options, and improved maternal health outcomes. Her work continues to drive meaningful change through education, advocacy, and policy reform.   Time Stamps:   (1:02) Who Is HeHe Stewart? (5:02) How HeHe Started (9:41) Why C Sections Are Increasing (13:00) HeHe's Process (16:42) Hospitals Are Setup For Profits (22:28) People Pleasing and Your Birth Experience (29:47) Birthing Classes (38:20) Home Births (42:35) Decisions Leading Up To Birth (57:15) Where To Find HeHe --------------------- Connect with HeHe on IG: @tranqulitybyhehe HeHe's Podcast: @the.birth.lounge   HeHe's Doula Link Recommendations:   Little Honey Money Be Her Village Doulamatch.net --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I originally had an interview lined up this week that unfortunately got rescheduled but this gives me a chance to give you an update on my life and what's been going on that I don't talk about a lot. Warning: it is sad but it's apart of life. If you are dealing with the same or similar situation when it comes to end of life care for a beloved pet, know you aren't alone. I want to share my thoughts and experience with you and remind you that it's okay to not have your shit together all the time.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Life Update (2:05) Backstory on Jack (6:23) How I Met Piotr (10:30) Jack's Health Decline (18:30) Seeking A Second Opinion (21:30) Knowing When It's Time (28:45) We Don't Always Have To Have Our Shit Together (31:50) Next Week's Episode --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

This could save you a lot of stress and headache if and when the time comes. With the amount of leaks that happen, our information has never been more vulnerable and this is one sure fire way to protect it. In this episode, I'm going to explain why and how to freeze your credit and why it's so valuable to your long term financial future if an issue like fraud or identity theft occurs.   Time Stamps:   (0:21) My Team's Surprise To Me (2:51) Freezing Your Credit (6:44) Preventing Fraud (9:20) When Your Credit Is Frozen --------------------- Equifax – Freeze your credit online or call 1-800-349-9960. Experian – Freeze your credit online or call 1-888-397-3742. TransUnion – Freeze your credit online or call 1-800-680-7289. --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Shorter episode this week on one singular topic but I think it's really important to address because we weren't taught this in school and it's really important for your financial future. If you are putting money into a retirement account or any long or short term investing account, make sure that money is being used to buy stocks so you are participating in the marketplace or that money will just sit there and not gain interest. While that may sound like common sense, this has been an issue for a few people I've talked to and I'll explain the math and everything else you'll need to know in today's episode.   Time Stamps:   (0:23) Big Mistake With Investing (1:08) Story Time (5:45) The Math (7:23) Check All Of Your Accounts (11:11) My Investment Strategies --------------------- Tori Dunlap's Stock Market School --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I recently got back from a business mentorship/mastermind meetup and I walked away from that experience with some really unique observations that I wanted to share with you today. One of the biggest being that every individual who was apart of the 7 figure CEO panel (including me) was a woman. So cool to see this industry being led by women and I have 5 major takeaways that should make you feel less alone when it comes to entrepreneurship or taking the extraordinary route.   Time Stamps:   (0:25) Who This Podcast Is For (0:45) Just Came Back From Austin (5:54) 7 Figure CEO Panel (9:11) 5 Biggest Takeaways (9:37) #1: We Experience Bigger Problems (21:00) #2: Spending Money To Make Money (25:35) #3: We Don't Wait Until We Feel Ready (26:50) #4: We've All Wanted to Quit Several Times (28:28) #5: Staying At 7 Figures A Year= Didn't Try To Do It Alone (34:56) Everyone Is Allowed To Win --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

If your sleep is fucked, you're probably fucked most days or at least not where you could be if you dialed in your sleep! I want to talk about a recent example of how I didn't stick to my sleep stack and paid for it the morning after. I'll share what I take supplement wise along with my evening routine and hopefully this helps you get better sleep and get more shit done!   Time Stamps:   (0:16) Woke Up Feeling Like Ass (1:57) Why I Feel Like Shit (5:27) My Sleep Routine (8:00) Dr. Huberman Sleep Series (8:55) Supplement Stack and Caveat (10:20) What is Melatonin? (13:00) GABA (16:00) Magnesium Glyscoate (18:50) Brand Recommendations --------------------- Dr. Huberman - The Science & Practice of Perfect Sleep   Alycia's Sleep Stack: 5mg Melatonin 200mg 5-HTP 500mg-1,000mg GABA 500mg Magnesium Glycinate --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I recently put together and gave a masterclass for my online fitness business and it CRUSHED to say the least and if you want to build trust and authority in 2025 and give real value to those interested, a masterclass is a perfect way to do that. I am going to share the steps it takes to put one together, explain why they are so effective, the importance of nurturing your audience, and more!   Time Stamps:   (1:15) Finding Aligned Marketing (3:15) The Masterclass Funnel (5:05) What is A Masterclass? (9:20) I've Been Presenting For 15 Years (11:42) An Already Established Audience (12:40) Utilizing Ads (14:52) Identity, Pain Point, Solution (17:10) What Does Your Target Audience Identify With? (21:04) The Automation Side (23:47) The Nurture Angle (26:12) Don't Cookie Cutter Your Content --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

It's been an interesting couple of weeks to say the least and I want you to stay informed and have access to your reproductive rights. There was a recent federal website that was taken down amidst the administration change. In the show notes is where you can access what you need but I want to share my thoughts on this overarching issue and why women will be the change in this country and in the world.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Wild Couple of Weeks (2:00) Recent Site Takedown (3:55) What It Included (11:09) Feels Like Fucking Dread (15:52) Dope Shit Through The Bullshit --------------------- Resources Mentioned In The Episode ReproductiveRights.Gov theSkimm Reproductiverights.org --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

There's a hidden gem out there that I can't wait to share with you today! As you know I typically do research before these episodes and the generic bullshit that Google spits out when it comes to females and wealth creation is baffling. Introducing you to a search engine that is built for women! I've been having so much fun with Ask Diem recently and I can't wait to share how it works and give you some examples so you can use it today!   Time Stamps:   (0:25) So Excited For Today's Episode (1:45) What Is Ask Diem? (5:04) How It Works (8:37) How Can Women Make More Money Through This Search Engine (12:00) Menstrual Cycle Example (16:00) Having Multiple Platforms --------------------- Ask Diem Web: https://app.askdiem.com/search Ask Diem App: https://links.askdiem.com/share/AFDt8s9o6DPgotGq6 Ask Diem IG: https://www.instagram.com/askdiem?igsh=MWoyNTg1YXdneTljdA== CEO of Ask Diem, Emma Bates: https://www.instagram.com/emmashbates?igsh=M29uZ3VwNjMyYnRq --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Have an interview coming up and want to finally nail this one? Tired of being stress and overwhelmed when it comes to interviews? I've got you! Not only did I do a bunch of interviewing and hiring when I worked for THE Ohio State University, I've recently been on a hiring tear with hiring a sales team and other key members. I want to give you 5 tips that will help you stand out and get paid!   Time Stamps:   (1:50) 5 Tips To Crush Your Next Interview (2:13) #1: Show Up Confident But Not Perfect (7:15) #2: Talk About Specific Scenarios (9:20) #3: Have Non-Negotiables For Your Job (15:25) #4: Come With Questions (19:17) #5: Thank You Email or Notes (24:02) Please Share This Episode --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

They say knowledge equals power but after awhile that's simply not true. Applied knowledge is where the power lies and so many women I talk to are not taking the action they need to and are hiding behind the excuse they need more information. Trust me I was there too once. I want to explain why this has been an exhausting experience for me to witness, men vs women when it comes to applying for jobs and their requirements, what "productive" procrastination looks like, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:19) A Resounding Theme That Pisses Me Off (2:30) “Productive” Procrastination (3:25) Men vs Women and Applying For Jobs (10:10) This Is Truly An Exhausting Experience (14:00) Less Research More Implementation (19:20) Take A Look At Your Life (20:35) The Cop Out --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

It's that time of year and I want 2025 to be the year you set goals like a DADDY and fucking crush it. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to set financial goals like a daddy so you actually achieve them and can look back on your year proud of everything you put into it. We'll discuss some financial steps to take along with how to address debt in your life.   Time Stamps:   (0:12) Happy 2025! (0:38) Setting Financial Goals Like A Daddy (2:45) Take Ownership Of Your Financial Situation (7:25) Defining Financial Goals (10:20) Emergency Fund (13:16) Addressing Debt (18:26) Putting It Into Action and Creating A Plan (20:14) Share Your Wins (23:20) Recapping --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I got a few messages after a story post I did in my gym asking how expensive it was to build everything out. It was much cheaper than you'd probably expect so in today's episode, I want to break it all down and where I got everything. If you want to buy new equipment and go balls to the wall, go for it. You absolutely don't have to though and you can save thousands of dollars in the process.   Time Stamps:   (0:15) Happy Almost 2025 (0:54) Great Home Gym For Under 2k (3:26) The Gathering Process (5:20) Where We Got Most Of Our Equipment (8:35) Facebook Marketplace (11:50) The Equipment We Have (19:40) Go Build Your Home Gym Cheaper --------------------- Check Out BidFTA --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Today's topic has been prevalent in the news along with in the fitness community recently and I wanted to share my thoughts about it this week. I've been a first hand witness to what domestic abuse looks like growing up with my dad and finally getting the fuck out of there along with my mom and sister in high school. We ended up being the bad guys because of the fabricated reputation he built for himself. I'll share all this along with how to spot common signs of victim blaming, trauma responses, and why we need to listen to victims.   Time Stamps:   (1:30) Recognition and Prevention (1:45) What Inspired Me To Talk About This (5:30) Recent Event (8:45) 97% Of The Time Nothing Happens (10:10) My Dad's Story (16:00) Common Signs of Victim Blaming (24:28) Trauma Responses (32:00) We Have To Listen To Victims --------------------- If you or a loved one is dealing with domestic violence, reach out to these resources.  All hotlines listed below are available 24/7 and are confidential unless otherwise noted. If possible, call your local authorities.   National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): 1-800-799-7233 Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network/RAINN (US): 1-800-656-4673 The Trevor Project (US crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386, text "START" to 678678, or instant message a counselor at thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now Free online chat-counseling and therapy from trained volunteers (international): 7cups.com IG: Emily Rose / Mama Wilder --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Tired of all the hate you've been getting on social media? Afraid to post because you don't want to piss anyone off? We hope today's episode is a swift kick in the ass for you to share your truth and realize that your truth isn't everyone's.    Emily Duncan is a content-creator turned business owner. Starting her “influencer journey” at 18 back in 2014, she was one of the earlier content creators in the health + fitness space. She now owns and operates the holistic health and fitness coaching company, FENIX ATHLETICA, hosts the EMBody Radio podcast, and offers branding + personal development mentorship to creative entrepreneurs looking to create truly authentic and magnetic businesses. Her core mission is to show women what's possible for them when they truly believe and go all in on themselves.   You can find her on Instagram at Instagram.com/em_dunc , her coaching company at www.fenixathletica.com , and listen to EMBody Radio on your favorite podcast platform.   Time Stamps:   (1:55) Who Is Emily Duncan? (4:25) Handling Online Criticism (13:00) Emily's Evolution (15:15) Breast Implant Illness and The Fallout (20:20) Connection and Raccoons (24:25) Dealing With Hate The First Time (31:18) Your Truth Isn't Everyone's Truth (44:44) Protecting Your Mental Health (49:50) Focusing On Building Relationships (59:00) Where To Find Emily --------------------- Follow Emily on Instagram --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I've made some great decisions financially and made some decisions that backfired and would be considered a failure. What I've learned is the absolute worst decision you can make… is none at all. Many people avoid making decisions based on fear of failure where ironically that's the only way you can fail. If a financial decision doesn't go your way, you learn much like with any other decision. Money makes it weird for people though because it can be so tied to their ego. In this episode, I'm going to explain the 3 ways indecision costs you dearly, how decisions lead to momentum, how to automate your money strategy, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Poor Financial Decision Story (3:40) Why People Avoid Making Decisions (7:10) Being Forced To Save For Retirement (8:48) 3 Ways Indecision Costs You Dearly (10:50) Decisions Lead to Momentum (16:45) Automate Your Money Strategy --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

If you own your own business or have aspirations to in the near future, I want to level with you when it comes to the reality of what it's really like. It's not what the influencers on social media would have you believe. It's brutal.  It's also the best decision I ever made for myself. I want to share the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to running your own business and what you should really expect.   Time Stamps:   (1:00) Understanding Expectations of Entrepreneurship (2:12) Online Training Since 2012 (4:54) The Best Parts of Working For Yourself (9:08) Forced Growth (14:06) The Endless Possibilities (16:08) High Responsibility and High Stress (20:03) Making Difficult Decisions (25:40) You Have To Scale (31:16) Be Honest With Yourself --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

This may be one of the hardest conversations you'll have with your parents but it will save a lot of frustration, waiting, and headache when the time actually comes. Today's episode is all around the legal side of end of life planning and how assets transfer over. I want to share the reality of what this looks like and I want to share what actions I took so I can properly grieve when the time comes and I'm not also worried about this side of it.   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Hard Conversations With Parents (2:17) The Story (5:30) Talking About Death and Planning (7:05) Meeting With End of Life Lawyer (10:33) What Is Probate? --------------------- Difference Between Transfer on Death Deed & Living Trust   What Is Probate? --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I don't know how I've got 110 episodes without talking about sex but we're fixing that today! Alex Baynesworth is back on the show for a 3rd time and we are talking all things sex and intimacy. We'll get into some lesser known topics around pleasure and desire types, how Alex helps women who have never had an orgasm, why toys are your teammates, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:38) Alex Is Back and We're Talking Sex (7:04) Talking About Sex With Friends (10:22) For Those Who Don't Know About My Dad (16:45) Misconceptions Around Female Pleasure and Desire Types (27:37) Intentional Intimacy (31:05) Juggling Everything in Life and Wanting Sex (37:38) Heterosexual vs Homosexual Space and Desire (40:02) Helping Women Who Have Never Had An Orgasm (44:58) Speaking Up For Things You Enjoy (53:00) Toys Are Your Teammates (58:35) Where To Start (1:01:30) Marvin Gaye Playing (1:03:42) Where To Find Alex --------------------- Instagram - @nobayne_nogayne Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Ph.D. --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

A quick story and lesson on today's show on something unfortunate that happened in my coaching business with a former client and the lesson we can all learn from it. I'll be sharing how to go about gaining inspiration from other coaches and creators but ultimately how to create your own path, be your own daddy, and not copy other coaches and why that can land you in hot water.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Sharing A Story With You (1:38) We Help A Lot Of Coaches (6:00) Copyright Laws (9:08) No Response From Her (9:33) Moral Of The Story (13:00) Inspiration vs Copying --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

A business owner's biggest expense is the tax bill and I don't know about you but I'd rather not pay more than I need to. Whether you are a business owner or self-employed, today's episode is going to save you some money. We're going to cover the 3 ways that your business could be overpaying in taxes and these reasons are anywhere from how the company is structured tax wise to failing to pay quarterly taxes to not be strategic when it comes to using business credit cards.   Time Stamps:   (0:25) Be Your Own Daddy Sessions (2:30) Business Owners and Taxes (4:16) Diving Deeper Than Write-offs (5:54) Filing As An S-Corp (12:50) Paying Quarterly Taxes (14:00) Work With An Accountant (18:05) Strategic With Business Cards (25:05) Changing My Mind On Credit Cards (26:43) Recap --------------------- American Express Business Blue Card  American Express Business Gold Card --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Fun fact about me: I love halloween. It's probably my favorite holiday and I love everything associated with it so today's episode will be halloween themed while keeping to our overall theme of women's empowerment. We'll be diving into the story of the Salem Witch Trials that took place in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. I'll share exactly what happened, what doctors and scientists think really happened then with our modern understanding now, and what we can learn from it moving forward.   Time Stamps:   (0:16) Halloween Season (1:15) The Salem Witch Trials (2:45) Setting The Stage (6:07) What Sparked The Salem Witch Trials (17:30) Paris Was Forced To Leave Salem (18:25) Poison Exposure (21:28) Facts vs Fiction (23:50) Fear Driven Narrative --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I wanted to record a longer deep dive episode into a topic that we've covered a few times but only scratched the surface on. Honestly, this could be a 5 hour podcast if we dove down every alley around lab testing and hormones but I want to give you the most important information so you can be informed to make empowered choices. We'll discuss everything from all the different types of tests to why it's important and how to be an advocate for your own health when speaking to your doctor or primary care individual.   Time Stamps:   (0:25) Deep Dive on Hormones and Testing (2:13) What Are Hormone Labs? (9:15) Lab Testing In Your State (11:20) Your Wellbeing Is Enough For Testing (15:45) Mental Health, Testing, and Gut Health (17:35) Types of Testing (24:10) Recommended Fasting Protocols (29:45) GI Map Testing (31:40) Normal vs Optimal Results (39:45) Results Based On Testing --------------------- Free Resources:  How To Get Hormone Labs Privately   Private Blood Panel GI Map DUTCH Test --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

How much do you know about what's really going on with the gender pay gap? While I've touched on this subject before in a previous episode, I wanted to deep dive into today's episode and unveil the 8 reasons why the gender pay gap exists. There's much more than meets the eye that goes beyond annual salary as we'll discuss the motherhood penalty, the glass cliff and glass elevator, childcare, and more!   (0:13) Alycia The Pirate (2:15) The Gender Pay Gap (4:08) What Is The Gender Pay Gap? (8:35) 8 Reasons For The Gender Pay Gap (11:40) Motherhood Penalty (16:15) My Sister As An Example (19:38) The Authority Gap (21:32) The Glass Ceiling (23:00) The Glass Cliff (25:35) The Glass Elevator (27:55) Potential Solutions (33:54) Providing Better Childcare --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

My eye is back on its bullshit if you've been watching my stories and I had to get another surgery that hopefully will permanently allow my retina to reattach but it's a long recovery road ahead. Only being able to see out of one eye at the beginning was rough and it got me to thinking about today's topic. I want to talk about the concept of glimmers in your life and recognizing these small moments of joy in life and how this can be a powerful resilience tool for your life.   Time Stamps:   (0:17) An Eye Update (4:20) Feeling Like You Can't Catch A Break (5:35) What Is A Glimmer? (8:45) Examples of Glimmers (14:10) They Aren't Hard To Find and Experiencing It More --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Whitney Shanahan is a national pro choice advocate and former Democratic Congressional candidate in California. However Whitney grew up conservative Christian in the Bible Belt. She left the Republican Party and her conservative upbringing after Trump won the presidency. While pregnant with her son in 2019 Whitney was questioned about what she had done to cause possible pregnancy complications - while seeking help in the ER. Because at that time, the red state she was living in was working to pass a 6 week abortion ban. Whitney went home from the ER shaken and scared - she researched and found that hundreds of women had been arrested and detained for their pregnancies and miscarriages. Whitney immediately became an activist. Whitney has led hundreds of pro-choice rallies across the country, launched a petition to defend abortion rights with over 270,000 signatures, and built an engaged community of over 500,000 followers on TikTok, and 40,000 on instagram- including pro choice celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell. In 2024 Whitney ran for US Congress in California and plans to run again. In this episode, we discuss Whitney's story, common misconceptions around late term abortions, what women need to know about no fault divorces, and so much more!   Time Stamps:   (0:40) Whitney's Bio (4:20) Becoming a Congressional Candidate (14:03) Abortion and Access (19:10) Common Misconceptions Around Late Term Abortion (23:35) A State Issue vs Federal Issue (31:55) No Fault Divorce (35:10) What Is A No Fault Divorce? (39:05) Changes and Evolution (48:15) How To Get Involved --------------------- Connect with Whitney Shanahan: @prochoicewithheart Receive access to reproductive healthcare in any state: aidaccess.com --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

If you want a top tier badass example of someone who walks the walk when it comes to crushing it professionally but also being an example of someone authentic going through their challenges openly, look no further than today's guest. Kayla Diamond started her professional development as an Athletic Trainer turned Strength & Conditioning Coach. As she enjoyed working in a more high performance environment, she quickly found her passion was to help MORE athletes so she began to make the transition to online coaching where Evolve Health & Performance was born.  Kayla has also experienced health challenges while managing a company in one of the fastest growing industries today. Through extensive work, she is healing her gut health and hormones and through that work, the Gut & Hormone Mastery for Coaches was born.  In this episode, we discuss some of her health struggles, why she took her laptop to the gym and worked between sets, her advice to coaches, and more!   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Kayla's Background (2:40) Interning Through EliteFTS (4:55) Women Crushing The Online Coaching Space (6:00) Kayla Starting Her Own Business (11:10) Taking The Laptop To The Gym Stage (20:10) Elimination Diet, Gut Health, and Improving Physique (23:45) Coaches Need Coaches Too (30:40) Being Balanced and Seasons (37:30) Evolve's Current Goals and GHMC (44:00) Advice To Coaches (47:40) Where To Find Kayla --------------------- Follow Kayla on Instagram: @evolve_hp @_kayladiamond @gh.mastery --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Coming in hot today with a spitfire style episode all around how to ignite your inner drive. We won't always be excited to go do what we need to do but we need to do it nevertheless. What will help is remembering why and really drilling down to your core why. I'll explain everything inside today's episode!   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Spit Fire Style Episode (0:46) Shoutout to Our Winner Jessica (1:10) Igniting Your Inner Drive (3:00) We're Not Always Excited (5:05) Why Do You Want To Make More Money? (7:30) Education vs Implementation (10:50) Stop Looking At The Whole Staircase --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Online coaches and entrepreneurs love their craft but rarely enjoy what comes along with it: the financial side. From bookkeeping to long term wealth strategies, it's typically a brand new domain for business owners. My guest today is an expert in this field and knows the health and fitness space incredibly well! Amanda Hanquist, also known as The Fit Financial, has been a financial professional for over 16 years and enjoys educating entrepreneurs in finance. As a young business owner who once struggled with the complexities of business finance from lack of knowing what to do, she now understand the challenges faced by high-achieving individuals in managing their money effectively to grow their long term wealth. Her journey from initial challenges in business finance to now mastering the financial principles has fueled her mission to empower fellow entrepreneurs with the essential tools for financial success. She is committed to bringing clarity to the complexity of money management in business.  In this episode, we talk about the biggest mistakes with finances, the financial order of operations, online vs brick and mortar businesses, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:28) When Amanda And I Met (5:04) Getting Into Entrepreneurship and Finance (12:00) Selling A Business (14:00) Online vs Brick and Mortar (16:04) Biggest Mistakes With Finances (20:40) Gross Profit Margin (24:33) Marketing Spend (33:04) Financial Order of Operations (47:25) Recapping The Financial Order of Operations (51:10) Where To Find Amanda --------------------- Follow Amanda on Instagram --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I can't believe we've hit 100 episodes of the Be Your Own Daddy Podcast! Whether this is your first episode, you've been a ride or die since Day 1, or somewhere in between, I want to thank you for listening and supporting me. In honor of Episode 100, I'm going to share 5 ways to make some extra cash FAST because I've talked a lot about long term investments in previous episodes. Links are below if you want to check them out and I have a special surprise at the end of the episode you won't want to miss.   Time Stamps:   (0:28) 100th Episode! (2:52) 5 Ways To Make Cash Fast (3:28) Eye Update (5:55) Why This Is Important (7:20) #1: Online Surveys and Research Studies (10:38) #2: Donating Plasma (12:54) #3: Selling or Flipping Items (14:45) #4: Gig Economy Jobs (17:58) #5: Renting Out Assets (20:31) Recapping (21:25) College Story (23:14) Surprise Giveaway (25:39) Please Share! --------------------- Resources Mentioned In The Episode:  Swagbucks   Rover   Turo   Find Plasma Center Near You   Facebook Marketplace --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Emily Rose is a full-time wife and mom of 3 in western CO. When she's not writing about holistic health and motherhood, educating other stay-at-home-moms on the importance of financial literacy and preparedness, and training her working line German Shepherd, she's running the non-profit organization she founded with her husband that assists women in crisis. We dive deep into a lot of topics including the reality of love bombing, financial principles for women, financial abuse red flags, and much more!   Time Stamps:   (3:25) Emily's Background (14:00) Financial Abuse Red Flags (33:30) Love Bombing and It's Reality (37:35) My Story and My First Few Podcast Episodes (45:50) Leaving Like A Thief In The Night (52:10) Financial Principles (57:30) Cash Assistance For Women in Crisis (1:03:00) Final Thoughts (1:10:25) Where To Find Emily --------------------- Connect With Emily Rose Instagram: @mama_wilder Nonprofit: www.themamawilderfoundation.org --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy  

Hilary Heninger is the founder of Smart Girls Divorce Strategy, a Divorce Coach and Educator, teaching women how to go from overwhelmed to advocate in the divorce process. Through her online courses, the smart girls community and 1:1 coaching sessions, she specializes in supporting women through separation, divorce and the process of rebuilding. After navigating her own high conflict divorce, the legal system, lawyers, mediators, arbitrators and private negotiation, she learned quickly that there was not enough support through the process or in educating women on everything they needed to know to be their own best advocate. You can find the expertise and support, but don't outsource your advocacy. In this episode, we discuss why 70% of women file for divorce, MLM's and their predatory recruitment, the Trad Wife Movement, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:25) The Polarizing Topic of Divorce (2:15) Hilary's Bio (6:20) Helping Other's With Divorce (23:50) Joint vs Individual Bank Accounts (30:40) Why 70% Of Women File For Divorce (39:45) Returning To The Workforce and Childcare (53:00) MLM's and Predatory Recruitment (1:02:00) Trad Wife Movement  (1:15:30) Marriage Is Beautiful (1:19:05) Choosing Your Lawyer (1:22:50) Men: Do The Work (1:27:25) Where To Find Hilary --------------------- Connect With Hilary Heninger Instagram: @smartgirlsdivorcestrategy   --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

I was so excited when I found today's guest and I won't spoil how but I knew immediately that we'd be friends and had to have her on the show! Dr. Hanisha Patel is a Naturopathic Fertility Specialist and Founder of Mahan Health. She has an incredibly unique program called It Takes Two: The Ultimate Fertility Program that focuses on female and male fertility support. In this episode, we talk all things fertility, IVF, male fertility, progesterone, and much more!   Time Stamps:   (0:41) Fertility (3:45) Specializing in Fertility and Dr. Patel's Health Journey (12:50) Have To Get Worse To Get Treatment (14:00) Understanding Fertility (23:30) Struggles to IVF (30:00) Sperm Quality and Sperm Count (37:30) IVF and Perimenopause (45:40) Ideal Progesterone Levels (50:50) Stress and Fertility (58:05) Advice For First Steps (1:01:05) Where To Find Dr. Hanisha --------------------- Connect With Dr. Hanisha Patel Instagram: @holistichanisha --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

If you've been following me on my stories recently, you know it's been a whirlwind to say the least. If you haven't, I want to get you up to speed and share a really powerful life lesson from going through what I have the past week or so. After Gunner hit me in the eye while we were playing in the home gym, the aftermath had me seeing black floaters and I eventually tore my retina and all of this happened while I was in England celebrating my 37th birthday. I won't spoil anymore of the story here and I appreciate everyone who reached out to me the past week!   Time Stamps:   (0:18) It's Been An Interesting Few Weeks (1:08) Starting On July 11th (2:09) Slowing Building An At Home Gym (3:40) Tearing My Retina (8:45) The Festival Was Super Dope (9:42) Progressively Getting Worse (18:00) Decisions To Make (24:30) 15 Minutes Is So Short Now (26:00) Lessons From This Story (29:15) Emotional Thoughts Going Through My Head (31:20) Your Health Is The Most Important Thing --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

Do you know how to spot a scam online? This is important because I see far too many women getting suckered into marketing strategies versus facts. You deserve to keep your hard earned money. In this episode, I want to share the top 2 ways to spot a scam including any product that speaks in absolutes and avoiding money back guarantees. I'll explain both of these in depth and why I disagree with the last one.   Time Stamps:   (0:22) Biggest EDM Festival In The World (1:12) Two Ways To Spot a Scam (1:35) #1: Any Product That Speaks In Absolutes (4:36) #2: Avoiding Money Back Guarantees (12:56) Why Do You Need A Guarantee? --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

As I turned 37 recently (and if you've been following me on my stories partying it up), I wish someone would have told me this in my 20's. Don't build your life around someone else's life! I want to share a story with you about a girl I went to high school with that did the exact opposite, why I believe it's a massive issue, and why happiness and freedom are joined at the hip.   Time Stamps:   (0:22) Please Share With a Woman In Their 20's (0:45) Woman Applying For College (2:12) Don't Build Your Life Around Someone Else's Life (4:05) A Friend Of Mine In High School (5:49) Happiness and Freedom (10:33) Follow Your Dreams --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

When I am asked how to make more money especially as a woman, today's episode is my go-to response. First, it's incredibly important to have a financial goal. Wanting to just make more money with no idea how much or where it's going is a recipe for disaster. Next, how many hours are you working a week? Truly working a week? If you are unaware of this true number, I have a free resource in the show notes that changed my life when I started using it consistently. Finally, is your money working for you or against you? We'll discuss all of these and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:30) Listen Up If You Want To Make More Money (1:30) Questions I Ask (2:20) Example (3:30) How Many Hours At You Working? (4:50) Time Study Tool (8:25) Get a Side Hustle (10:25) Become More Skilled (12:45) High Yield Savings Account (13:40) What Are You Willing To Do? (19:36) The Harsh Truth --------------------- Time Study - Save A Copy To Your Google Drive --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

On a normal walk one day, I came across a couple kids selling lemonade (you can vividly picture this in prime summer time) and I unfortunately didn't have any cash or my wallet on me. I'm also always thinking about business and this situation inspired today's topic around sales. I want to share how you can decrease friction, effort, and sacrifice for your potential customers so they can buy quicker and easier and why this skill is so important to your success.   Time Stamps:   (0:25) Sales is Influence (1:25) Our Normal Daily Walk Story (4:18) Ice Cold Lemonade and Being More Specific (5:55) Increasing Accessibility (8:45) Decreasing Sales Resistance (12:48) Write All The Reasons Someone Would Say No --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

This episode might come off a little brash but this is important for you to understand if you are in this situation or thinking about getting into this situation. Being "taken care of" when it comes to your finances is statistically unwise to say the least. In this episode, I'm going to explain why with a shoutout to Robin Clarke on one of her recent posts.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Inspired By A Post By Robin Clarke (1:34) Securing The Bag First (4:00) Examples (9:30) Being “Taken Care Of” (15:10) Arranged Marriages (17:35) I Love That I Love My Husband (19:35) Please Share This Episode With A Friend --------------------- Robin Clark IG: @loverobinclark Referenced Post --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

As much as it pains me to say the phrase "female business owner", this topic needs addressed. As I've mentored other female business owners and see who crushes it and one's that get stuck, there's a through line I've seen and that is the role of the spouse. Whether they are apart of your business, going to be, or have their own opinions about your business, this might be the biggest decision you are faced with from a support standpoint as well as a growth standpoint. Listen in as I explain more!   Time Stamps:   (0:34) Biggest Problem With Female Business Owners (1:06) Two Stories and Quick Context (5:50) Cockblocking Growth (9:05) Hiring Based On Proximity (11:58) Why This Can Be An Issue (19:28) Hard To Fire Your Significant Other (21:00) Maintaining Autonomy With Your Business --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

“You can get your point across without cursing!” Ummm… no I fucking can't. Because this is how I talk. And how I talk is not up to you and your opinion. Today's episode will be a short one but important to understand when it comes to living your best, most free life. Do you. Express yourself the way you want to.  Those who have a problem with swearing and message others about it… really need bigger problems in their lives.   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Fucking Fun One (0:35) Cursing and Shame Messaging (2:57) If Swearing Really Bothers You… (6:33) What True Freedom Is --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

In the world of consumer marketing and sales, women are getting the shaft in the form of "pink tax" and it's nauseating. If you don't know what pink tax is or you want to avoid paying more for the same product, this episode is for you. I'll break down what it is, pull up some examples, why companies prey on women's insecurities, and more.   Time Stamps:   (0:23) The Pink Tax (2:30) Differences Between Men and Women (4:35) Another Example of Stool Softener (6:50) Kid's Scooter (8:35) Creatine (15:10) Preying On Insecurity (20:06) Avoid Paying The Pink Tax (24:18) Please Share, Rate, and Review --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

If you've listened to previous episodes on credit cards, you know I'm a big fan of them if we use them in the right way. That means paying them off every month and getting free money via points. In today's episode, I did a bunch of research and along with my experience, I'm going to share my favorite credit cards with you. From travel points to a great starter card to the highest points card out there, I want you to be aware of these so you can take advantage of the benefits.   Time Stamps:   (0:14) Talking Credit Cards (1:20) Credit Cards Are Not Evil (3:35) My 5 Favorite Credit Cards (5:03) Cash Back Cards (7:11) Chase Freedom Card (9:23) Trip Cancellation Insurance (10:32) American Express Blue Cash (13:00) Travel Cards (15:18) The Platinum Card (20:25) The Starter Travel Card (23:50) American Express Gold Card (27:18) Recapping --------------------- Travel Card: American Express Platinum Bilt Mastercard Food/Grocery Card: American Express Gold Card Cashback Cards: Chase Freedom Blue Cash Everyday American Express --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy