Lady Business Radio with Jessica Kupferman

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Deborah Davis doesn’t want you to tell her what an inspiration she is at the grocery store, and I agree. She has achieved a successful career in sales and marketing, training, educating, advocacy, mentoring and public speaking - inspirational in itself - and done it all from her wheelchair. In this episode, we talk about diversity, inclusive business imagery, disability and why it’s not a good enough reason to be inspired by someone - or count them out.

This episode was ridiculously fun for me to prepare for. Michele had agreed to allow me to find examples of bad copy and read them out loud, and then analyze whether or not they could be saved. Of course, I had a field day. Hear MANY examples of what not to do, as well as the difference between fear and pain-based marketing, time management tips, and the best writing advice you’ll hear.

Her mom may not be happy about it, but Nicole Antoinette’s business, Life Less Bullshit, is helping tons of people ditch what they think they SHOULD do and pick up what they WANT to do instead. In this episode, learn why your biz should bring you JOY, even if it’s not fun all the time, the myths of motivation and perfectionism, and how to redefine your relationship to hard work.

This is my second interview with Liz DiAlto, but her business and life has changed so much, I had to have her back. In this episode, we hear all about her transition as well as open up the floor for questions from her community about what’s really been going on.

Alexia Vernon has TONS of street cred when it comes to coaching speakers and getting PR, as well as organizing super fancy TedX events. However I DIDN’T know that she recently had a little bambino, or that the after effects of postpartum depression were nearly crippling. In this episode, learn why most of us are hiding, how she found her purpose and how babies and business CAN mix once you have the right tools.

Sylvie di Giusto is what’s called a “people packager” - she basically makes sure that your image and style project one of leadership and professionalism. In this episode, learn how Sylvie self-published and super-succeeded with a self-published book, her best image tips and how you can create power with your appearance.

Sometimes the unending obligation to “be positive” or spread positivity is overwhelming. Is it really everyone’s duty to be a positive force in the world ALL the time? Or are some of us bound to do something else - like expose truth, even if it’s negative? Listen to today’s solo show and let me know if you think every situation needs to be discussed - and resolved - in a positive way.

Meet Allie LeFevere, a girl who is NOT a web designer but DID design her own website. Allie has this great way of making you comfortable from the second you start talking, and in this conversation we cover some fun stuff - namely being a “yes” or a “no” person, bad and horrible habits, swearing, burlesque dancing and building community.

One of the biggest annoyances on social media, in my opinion, is being constantly guilted into caring about everyone else’s cause. People push their charity and their fundraising pages almost as often as they launch products. Is it the right thing to do? How do you respond to people who only want to talk to you if you donate to their fund? Listen here to find out the right - and wrong - way to market your charity.

When I first came across Tonya’s work a few years ago, her concept of french kissing life left me imagining people wandering around with their tongues out. During this call, we had a great time discussing how to make our lives EASY and why women make everything so HARD - and it finally resonated with me. Enjoy our thought-provoking discussion about everyday ecstacy, self care, and home environment. Great stuff!

Last week, I found myself swimming in the last place I go looking for - political stew. In this episode, hear the behind-the-scenes of why and how my daughter’s leggings got on the news all over the country, as well as the main types of people who bother to comment on political issues online.

From afar, I’ve been seriously admiring Illana Burk as a badass. I got to know her in a small Facebook group where she quickly showed herself to me as someone who never lets anyone walk on her, let alone clients and always seems to put up boundaries in a way that’s professional and even polite. But that’s not even her genius. In this episode, we’ll talk about unconferencing, only doing tasks you like and what branding REALLY means - to other people.

This issue wasn’t mine originally, but I do get turned off when I email someone and they instantly respond to tell me they aren’t going to respond. Does this bother you? When is it appropriate to tell people you’re too busy to get to them, and is there a better way to do it? Listen to this episode to hear the do’s and don’ts of autoresponders.

I love interviewing fellow branding people, because it gives me a great chance to dive into the minds of other people who do what I do. In this episode, learn how your brand can EMPOWER you, how to use psychology to have better sales, and how big-company branding can apply to you.  

At the risk of sounding like Jerry Seinfeld, what’s the deal with all the intrusive invites and messages? Google Events? LinkedIn messages? Twitter DMs? Do we really need these things, and if not, how do we permanently opt out, for the love of Pete? In this episode, I don’t have any of the answers. But I do go over some of the most annoying call outs and tags – so you know what NOT to do. And if you know how to get rid of them, let me know!!

Bari has the most unique approach to money I’ve ever heard. It’s holistic, psychological, but also body-centric. In this episode, hear what a true, honest relationship with money is as well as when you know you’re an adult, and how to navigate money and relationships.

This episode is dedicated to everyone out there who is saying the same thing in their emails and on social media over and over again. It’s for you - the person who believes that your business life and personal life online should be totally separate. Why? Because you think people are ONLY interested in what you can do for them. But really, it’s the opposite. NO ONE CARES how you can help people. But we would….if we got to know you a little better.

Berni and I are both podcasters, yes - but it’s not often that you ask someone to be on your show at the EXACT MOMENT they’re asking you to be on theirs. That’s how you know you’re meant to be friends, I suppose. In this ep, hear Berni talk about being thankful even for going through the ringer, the BS that is “authentic” business and why life coaches can’t get no respect.

In the second solo show, (see episode 100) I talk about people who announce their disappearance from Facebook, or social media altogether. I read aloud one particular instance where a person not only announcecs their departure but lists all the activities they’re going to do instead.

Becca and I had a fascinating conversation around dabbling, of all things. Whether it’s constructive play time or “farting around” - this girl knows how to make a career out of doing random stuffs. In this episode, hear us chat about lost daydreams, natural deodorant, and the approval of others. Fun stuff!

Airplane jumper Chantelle Adams is here to help you with the #1 fear people have: public speaking. In this episode - hear how Chantelle herself conquers all kinds of fears as well as how to create the talk around your specific purpose. And you can’t not love her bubbly personality!

Melissa Burkheimer and I are both designers but I had no idea until I interviewed her that we were also super young moms at the same time! In this episode you can listen as we share our young mom war stories as well as chat about housekeeping, design, networking, and calendar woes.

Katie Krimitsos, fellow podcaster, was an amazing guest. You can imagine that two women passionate about women entrepreneurs have a lot to discuss! In this episode, learn Katie’s biggest podcasting lessons, why she started HER “women entrepreneur” show, and what makes a great guest. You’ll love this girl - and her show!

I don’t talk about it much in my show but I’m HUGELY addicted to makeup. So I was super excited and honored to interview Michelle Edwards, the CEO of Haughty Cosmetics. In this episode, we chat not just about makeup but about her militant feminist ways, female reproductive rights, and being invisible when you’re fluffy. Lots of unexpected turns!

What a fun and energetic interview! Joleene is a giant ball of motivational energy - no wonder she’s such a sought-out speaker! In this episode, learn how to FINALLY close that sale as well as the concept of “selling to someone’s pain” and how to kick your fears in the face.

Holly Worton has the super-important and generous job of teaching social media to the heart-centered business owners. If that’s you, then you’ll learn a lot today! In this episode, hear post tips and suggestions, who to unfriend, how to create your own community and the misconception of social media being a “minefield.”

There really ARE some people who are immediate friends, even if you’ve never spoken. I immediately felt bonded to Victoria – whether it’s because share a few Biz BFFs or whether it’s because her energy, positivity and humor match my own. In this ep, hear Victoria basically show her true genius at solving SO much more than Facebook sales – and how the funnel is equally as important as the ad.

I learned SO much interviewing Cate Stillman about food and how it relates to both the body and the environment. In this episode, learn why you should eat your ecosystem as well as how she helps those I call the “lovers” have a successful business and the challenges that come up for them.

Natalie and I have a lot in common - we are both hosts of successful women’s entrepeneur podcasts and we’re both pregnant! In this episode hear our note-trading on crying, nannies, podcast guests, who to interview and who makes a GOOD interview, and more!

Saija has been involved with internet marketing since what seems like the dawn of the internet. So long, in fact that she remembers when people used AskJeeves.com to search for stuff. In this episode, learn how Sajia went from helping top corps in the UK to running her own biz as well as the secret SEO juice we’re all missing. Finally, some answers!

When I met Emelie about 4 years ago, she was a graphic designer - like me. Oh, how things change! Hear her talk about her very public transition, the very public end of her marriage, and how sometimes, things really do just fall into place when you listen to your inner heart.

Despite being the only Canadian I’ve ever met who didn’t like the band Rush, this interview with Tanya was SO much fun. Inevitably she ended up coaching me, (that happens a lot, it seems) but I think it turns out good for both myself and YOU, my listener friends. Hear Tanya discuss the Impostor Complex and why it is really a good thing to feel like a fraud.

Lethia Owens is a woman on fire! In this episode, learn about her (several) transformation stories as well as exactly what elements are in a magnetic and influential brand. Is your brand Lethia-worthy?

In my quest to prepare for my own new arrival, I reached out to 4 of my favorite previously pregnant guests and business besties and asked them to spill everything I needed to know about how to have both a successful business AND a happy pregnancy and birth experience. In this ep, hear these amazing journeys from finding out they were adding to the fam all the way to hiring a nanny as Amber McCue, Denise Duffield Thomas, Erin Giles and Jamie DuBose spill the baby beans.

Fellow Philly girl, communications countess and all around badass Ash Ambirge and I finally got a chance to chat and BOY was it educational. Beneath her popping online persona is really a professor of language. In this episode, hear Ash discuss lessons learned from partnerships, planning retreats, and pushing out a 30 day subscription model.

When I was a was a wannabe graphic designer, this woman’s blog posts and books made me believe my dream was possible. In this episode, meet Ilise Benun - marketing and business coach to the creative freelancer. You’ll learn the struggles of the creative people (and the unemployable), how to kill the feast/famine cycle, and why you should STOP pricing your time hourly.

If you’re not distinctive enough, this is the episode that will change your business forever. Shawn Driscoll is the creator of the amazing Trailblazer Quotient, the quiz I recommend EVERYONE take in order to find out which way to work that works for YOU. In this ep, learn how Shawn chose to work with misunderstood mavericks (aka you?) and all the things that make you unique...so you can build your biz accordingly.

It’s safe to say that Dr. Kelly Edmonds, with THREE degrees in education and 20 years experience in academia, may know a thing or two about classes. In this episode, learn the biggest mistakes we’re making when creating online courses as well as how to design for our STUDENTS instead of ourselves.

A mutual friend of Stephanie and me sent us a Facebook message encouraging us to meet, and we were hesitant. After all, who has time to connect with EVERYBODY? But within 30 second, we were long lost pals. In this episode, learn about Stephanie’s quest to do telesummits the RIGHT way - with generosity, mutual admiration, and love.

SO excited to have on Suzi Istvan, a woman who has had immense growth in her business in the last year. Suzi also happens to be the first Lady Biz fan that I didn’t KNOW who reached out and told me she liked the show. In this ep, learn how she balances success with 3 baby boys and hear us debate about where the branding focus should REALLY be.

After working at IBM for twenty years, Nancy Hayes needed a change. In this episode, learn what prompted her to go to the nonprofit side of town as well as what crowdfunding REALLY is, the ins and outs and how it can work for YOUR business.

Even though I’ve known Annie V for a while, I had no idea that we had so much of our past in common. In this episode, learn how she rebelled against stereotypes and disapproving friends and succeeded, and how she parlayed that into a successful speaking and business career.

After two divorces in her young life, Jenn took a pretty strong interest in dating and love. She studied everything she could about it and then took that knowledge to turn her life coaching practice into a relationship rehab for lonelyhearts. Learn her best advice - and her road to Instagram fame - in this episode!