Caffeinate & Conquer: The Podcast

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Join your highly caffeinated host, Megs, an adequately tattooed, creative copywriter and professional word nerd, as she shares some of the honest and ugly lessons she’s learned the hard way, with decades of blood, sweat, tears, coffee, ink, and wine. Her often comical and meandering journey towards small business ownership, financial freedom, and a life lived on her own terms will have you laughing out loud and inspired to uncover and pursue your own passion project. With a healthy mix of guest interviews and talking to herself, Caffeinate and Conquer, is sure to become a favorite weekly fix.

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    • Apr 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Episode 25: Gimme those witchy vibes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Amanda Jensen, the badass, creative genius behind Golden Hour Designs, a brand intent on sparking joy, empowering others, and inspiring change, one macrame rainbow at a time, to talk punk rock, rainbows, and small business ownership. To learn more about Amanda and her amazing business visit her website at www.goldenhrdesigns.com. This episode marks the end of Season 1. I hope you've enjoyed the last 25 episodes as much as I've enjoyed creating them. We'll be taking a break for the next few weeks, to recharge our batteries and brainstorm how to make Season 2 even better! Email us at megs@megswrites.com with any questions. You can also follow us for additional updates, caffeine recommendations, and misc mid-week rants on IG @caffeinate.and.conquer.podcast. As always - thanks for listening, make good life choices, and see ya in a few weeks!

    Episode 24: I was definitely the instigator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Keisha Frazier, Certified NLP Master Practitioner, Mindset & Energy Healer & overall badass spiritual lady boss, to talk about the importance of clearing out our subconscious gunk, working less to accomplish more, and connecting with our intuition for better alignment in life & business. To learn more about Keisha and her business visit her website at www.keishafrazier.com.

    Episode 23: I'm way too much of a dick to work for anybody else.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Marisa Papetti, Badass Lady Beekeeper, and Owner of Marie's Bees, to talk about some of the amazing women in her life, the art of beekeeping, the terror that is murder hornets, and creative business solutions in the time of COVID. To learn more about Marisa and her business visit her website at www.mariesbees.com.

    Episode 22: #ILoveJesusButICussALittle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Stephanie Powell, Brand & Business Strategist, Founder of The Refuge non-profit, and Leader of the Magical AF EntrepreNERD Movement to talk about everything from self-care to brand messaging, and how to polarize people to improve your business! To learn more about Stephanie and her business visit her website at www.morepowelltoya.com. To learn more about The Refuge, or make a donation, visit the website at www.betterunite.com/therefuge

    Episode 21: I want to do something else that's just for me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Angela Gillmeister, Founder + Custom Vacation Designer at Wild Hair Travels, to talk about everything from traveling during a pandemic, the differences between male & female travelers, and how to choose your next vacation destination. To learn more about Angela as well as her business, Wild Hair Travels, check out her website @ www.wildhairtravels.com

    Episode 20: I mean, MySpace disappeared overnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Sarah St John, an entrepreneur, podcaster, online course creator, and author, to talk all things podcasting and starting a business on a budget - not to mention digging into some of the top must-have free tools for badass small-business owners. To learn more about Sarah, visit her website at www.thesarahstjohn.com, and check out her podcast Frugalpreneur on all major streaming platforms.

    Episode 19: If I screw it up - I'll fix it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Kasey Compton, a licensed therapist whose entrepreneurial drive has led to her having created and maintained numerous successful businesses, as well as writing a book, and supporting countless other small business owners in finding and cultivating their own entrepreneurial confidence. To learn more about Kasey & pre-order your copy of ‘Fix This Next,' visit her website at www.consultwithkc.com

    Episode 18: Did you feed your baby?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Stephanie Heller, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef turned Business & Life Coach to talk about the importance of choosing where to spend your energy, the power of living your purpose, and how a simple shift in perspective can change the world. To learn more about Stephanie & how you can better get out of your own way, check out her website at www.stephanieheller.com

    Episode 17: What does being brave mean to you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021


    This has been a popular topic in our house recently - primarily as it relates to the current situation we're all finding ourselves in - globally, nationally, and locally. It's gotten me thinking, about what it means to be brave as it relates to business.

    Episode 16: When you're given power, you have to use it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021


    This week I sat down to chat with Terry McDougall, Executive Career Coach, Author, Speaker, and newbie-Podcaster, to talk about the importance of choosing where to spend your energy, the power of living your purpose, and how a simple shift in perspective can change the world. To learn more about Terry, snag a copy of her book, or check out the new podcast - Marketing Mambo, check out her website @ www.terrybmcdougall.com

    Episode 15: Purpose vs. Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021


    Like so many power phrases that are being overused and abused lately, the words, ‘passion' and ‘purpose' may be triggering for some. These terms are tossed around like confetti it seems, whether you're meeting with a therapist, or hunkering down with a mountain of self-improvement books to make it through the pandemic. But what do they really mean?

    Episode 14: Why should people buy from you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021


    This week I sat down with Christine Palmerton, CEO & Founder of the NautiGirl family of brands, to talk about her own meandering self-employed journey and what it's like to come out on top against a Trademark Bully! To learn more about Christine and how you can claim your own NautiGirl goodies, check out her website at www.thenautigirl.com

    Episode 13: Resolutions are SO last year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021


    Yes, it's a new year - a new set of 12-months, which for most of us, restarts the cycle of seasons, tax records & grandiose workout plans. But, just because it's shiny & new on the surface, it doesn't mean the lessons from the year before have been voided, or the problems still awaiting resolution have ceased to exist.

    Episode 12: I've got a cup - not a bucket

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020


    This week I sat down to chat with Ellen Barnard, Women's Health Coach, Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Founder of Your Harmony Hive, to talk about balancing motherhood with business ownership, reconnecting to our natural cycles, and the power of radical self-love. To learn more about Ellen, Your Harmony Hive, and how you can begin the process of demystifying your own natural cycle, check out her out on Instagram at ellen.r.barnard or via her website at www.yourharmonyhive.com

    Episode 11: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020


    A questionable adaptation by yours truly. Wishing everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or political stance, a warm and happy holiday with those they love. ~ megs

    Episode 10: Are you ready to make a change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020


    This week I sat down to chat with Zahara Jade, Founder of The Truth Catalyst, Somatic Healing Specialist, and overall amazing human to talk about everything from her journey of healing and self-discovery, to spiritual awakenings, and the very real issue of collective trauma. To learn more about Zahara, The Truth Catalyst, and how you can begin the process of healing your own trauma, check out her out on Instagram at truthcatalyst or via her website at www.thetruthcatalyst.com

    Episode 9: The Importance of Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020


    It's more important than ever, for the success of your business, and your sanity, that you make self-care time a priority, and take the initiative to set boundaries, not only for your business, your clients, your friends and loved ones, but also for yourself.

    Episode 8: No One's Coming to Save You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020


    This week I sat down to chat with my friend, Badass Wonder Woman Business Coach & Unicorn Wrangler, Nicole Cherie Barker, to talk cheese-addiction, the importance of being authentic, and going all-in on the things, people, and passions that light your soul on fire & reawaken your higher-self.

    Episode 7: The Power of Rationing Your Fucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020


    As someone who spent far too much of her life giving far too many fucks about everyone & everything around her, trust me, learning how to ration your fucks is life-changing and nearly as important as having a positive and intentional mindset. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for an exciting announcement! Book Recommendations from this episode: The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck by Sarah Knight The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson Unfuck Yourself by Gary John Bishop

    Episode 6: The Real Problem is The Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020


    This week I sat down with my friend, professional Business Coach, Naowshaba Ferdous, to clarify some of the common misconceptions surrounding the coaching industry, along with many other completely unrelated topics including how kids are killing Zoom, Mr. Wonderful, and the amazing future of online businesses.

    Episode 5: Nightmare Clients: A Scary Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020


    Since we're spending so much time together, I should probably tell you that I'm a huge fan of anything spooky, creepy, or scary. I could easily spend hours every day devouring stories and movies about things going bump in the night. So, this time of year - I am feeling myself like none other. In that vein, I thought I might start this episode off with a scary story. Settle in close & be careful not to jump or spill your coffee!

    Episode 4: I'm Yoda Bitches (Brand Identity & Why It Matters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020


    This week I sat down to chat with my friend, professional Brand Coach, Tracy Borreson, to get her thoughts on the importance of having a clear brand identity as a small business owner, along with many other completely unrelated topics including burning books, Disney, and karaoke.

    Episode 3: Shifting from Employee to Boss Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020


    Making the decision to leave the comfort, security, and stability of a full-time position as an employee is a HUGE thing. This is a really big fuckin' deal! But this decision you've made is just the beginning.

    Episode 2: Got My Money On My Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020


    What's the first thing you think of when you hear someone say that you need to work on your mindset? If you'd asked me a year ago, you'd have gotten an eye roll, and something muttered about woo-woo bullshit. If you caught me on a good day you might have been met with a forced smile, an unconvincing uh-huh, and a quick subject change.

    Episode 1: The Who & Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 16:00


    You're probably wondering - Who am I, and why does it matter?  Why should you spend the next 20 min of your day listening to me? Well, I can answer the first part pretty easily.  The second part, while I have my own opinion, will be open to your own interpretation.

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