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Have you ever thought about social norms? For example, have you ever thought about the things that we're “supposed to do” or what's “expected” of us? Social norms are the unwritten rules of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that are considered acceptable in a particular social group or culture. The container for these norms are within the conversations we have. What we should and shouldn't do are held in our conversations that we have on a day-to-day basis. These "norms" provide us with an expected idea of how to behave and function to provide order and predictability in society.  Dive into this episode to hear about societal norms and how they effect our decisions when we decide to leap into the 9-5 world or leap out! Resources mentioned in this episode are below: Link to the 9-5 of Be Your Own Boss Quiz is here.  Link to Episode 64 on The Big Leap is here. 

Have you ever felt like you know there is something more for you, you know that you aren't tapping into your full potential. But then at the same time you wonder if you have what it takes and are scared of failure? I was stuck in this space for a really long time and it was really the source of so much of my anxiety and unhappiness because being in between wanting to go for it and fear of failure is not a fun limbo to be in. This episode shares about a book called The Big Leap by Gay Hedricks. In a nutshell this book asserts that there is only one barrier in the way of us finding happiness and fulfilment so that as individuals we can achieve our highest potential. The one barrier is called the Upper Limit Problem. www.letscutclass.com @letgoanddiscover on Tiktok and Instagram

Ever dream that you could live a fulfilling life? A life where you had healthy relationship with your career, with the people in your life, with a significant other and most importantly a healthy relationship with yourself? In today's episode we have a special guest Julie Mullins who will share with us tips and tools to find fulfilment in our lives.   Julie Mullins is an Intuitive Energetic Healer. This means she helps people: Become the creator of your life and redefine what's possible so that you can move forward instead of feeling stuck  Discover your soul's purpose so that you can create a career that doesn't even feel like work Stop struggling, start aligning so that you glow with self-love and confidence Break patterns by heal past trauma like rejection, heartbreak, divorce and grief Tap into your intuition so you can finally start living YOUR life on YOUR terms Establish boundaries to protect your energy and never feel drained by other people Advanced spiritual practices so you can align your Chakra, remove dark energy, and boost your vibrational frequency If you would like to learn more about Julie, you can find her on her website ExpandIntoPossibility.com or see her offerings at LinkTree. She is also on Instagram and Tiktok.   Julie is is someone I coached  Out to Launch Academy, which is Cutclass' signature course, that teaches people the step by step guide to transition out of a 9-5 to start a consultancy, side hustle, or freelance business. You can hear more from her on Ep 060 The Secret to Fast Growth

Reinventing yourself. Many of us come to a crossroads in our life where it's time to reinvent ourselves. Sometimes this crossroad feels more like being backed into a corner, at least that was how it felt for me. In today's episode I will share my story, a journey through child abuse, suicide, depression, feeling lost, building a multi$$$ business only to loose it all, file for bankruptcy while also getting a divorce and being a single mom.  Links referenced in this episode can be found here

This episode is a gift from our client, friend, and collaborator Chardee McEwan. If you loved Episode 60 "The Secret to Fast Growth: Creating Community" but are feeling a little hesitant, confronted, concerned, or some kind of way about being with others then this hypnotic mediation is a great tool for you to rewire your subconscious. Many of us struggle with being with others because of things that happened in the past or experiences we have had with others that hurt or disappointed us. These past experiences programmed our subconscious to believe that it isn't safe to put yourself out there or be with others. Our subconscious beliefs can easily be reprogrammed with hypnosis meditations (this is not the same thing as medical hypnosis). Listen to this track every morning and before bed to start seeing results in creating connection and community.  You can find Chardee at ChardeeMagicWoman.com or on Instagram and on Out to Launch Episode 47  

Are you an introvert? Maybe you tend to be a lone wolf? Or perhaps you are a die hard when it comes to being independent. In this episode we will hear from 5 powerful women and their experiences of being part of an aligned community. They share about what it's like to feel lonely, or when you feel that you are crazy. They give insights on their journey from being someone who hides out to being part of a team. These fabulous women have either already left 9-5 and started businesses or they are in the process of it all. Join me as they boldly share the what they have discovered within being part of a community.   More info on each of these lovely ladies: Julie can be found at expandintopossibility.com or on Instagram Justine was a guest on Out to Launch Episode 54  Marlu can be found at marlusoria.com or on Out to Launch Episode 12 Michelle can be found on Tiktok (more coming soon from her!) Chardee can be found at chardeemagicwomancom or on Instagram and on Out to Launch Episode 47. If you want to hear Chardee's meditation track on creating community, click here.

It's become quite common to hear people say that they are experiencing anxiety and stress. It's also easy to have anxiety and stress spill over into all areas of our life so we end up not sleeping well, we can't focus or concentrate which impacts our performance leading to more anxiety and stress. As the cycle continues our health and wellbeing starts to really suffer. This episode gives practical tips and solutions to get your mental and physical health back on track. If you are interested in the mouth tape item discussed in the episode, you can check it out here.  Connect with Tracey on Instagram, LinkedIn or on her LinkTree.

Ever wish that you could verbalize or express yourself more effectively? Or perhaps when you have to do a presentation you feel nervous or experience anxiety? Maybe you even have a desire to do public speaking but it's only a fleeting thought because the idea of getting on stage and speaking into a microphone is terrifying.   Regardless if you would like to improve or develop communication skills for professional or personal reasons, in this episode we are joined by a presentation and public speaking expert Dr Shalando R Jones of Audacious Communication Strategies. You can find Shalando at her website, Instagram, Tiktok, and her LinkTree.   If you would like to take our quiz to find out if your next best step is to stay at your 9-5, create a side hustle or small business, then check out our website.

Ever just hit a wall? Like you keep working and working, burning your candle on both ends and one day you realize that you are totally fried? You have worked yourself into exhaustion, you are at your wits end. You've lost your ability to be effective, in fact you can't even think? Burnout can happen to anyone and at some point it happens to everyone. I am currently recovering from burnout. I haven't hit burnout in over 2 years but this time it just snuck up on me. I worked for over a month straight without taking one full day off. As an business owner I am excited and passionate about the work I do. Most of the time it doesn't even feel like I am working. Yet that doesn't mean that I don't need time to regenerate and rest. Here is a behind-the-scenes chat between me and my executive coach Scott Forgey in the midst of my burnout … If you would like to learn more about Scott and the work he does with individuals and companies, you can find out more at his website be-un.com Now is a great time to hit the subscribe button to make sure you do not miss an episode. Also if don't want to receive email reminders when these episodes with Scott release, visit our website to get added to our mailing list.  If you are feeling a pull or some kind of nagging feeling within, I invite you to follow that feeling. Just give your self and your life the spaciousness to explore the possibility of something new and different. If you want to have new results in your life, you have to take new actions. It's time to live the life you want to design. For support, book a 1-1 call with me and we can create a strategy to get you on your path to freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. 

What if you felt like you had hit rock bottom? In fact you saw no possibility, life had no point? The fears you face have backed you into the darkest moments of your life. You are in a global pandemic, you're struggling with an eating disorder, and you are put on suicide hold?  What if these hard times, when it feels like life is completely falling apart was actually the time when somewhere in the background everything is actually coming together for you? Today's episode is the journey of a brave woman who has faced and is facing her deepest fears. It's a rare opportunity to hear from someone at the beginning of her transformational journey into finding her true power. Check out Carra's variety of business consulting and other services at Encompassing Creative. She also has an amazing travel blog and project called Jumping in Solo. Carra is also on Instagram and LinkedIn. If you are inspired by Carra and want to start exploring the possibility of starting your own business, I invite you to book an initial 1-1 strategy call with me so we can get you pointed in the right direction.

UGH! Life can be so hard… Do you ever wonder why does life have to be so hard? Why does it have to be so complicated? Why does it have to feel like such a struggle? Maybe it seems like no matter what, you just can't seem to have life work? Or perhaps you wonder why you are the one that always gets “caught holding the bag”… like you have to be the responsible one? Or why are you are the one who has to deal with everything all the time for everyone?! In this episode, we get to hear from transformational coach Scott Forgey who is a coach and trainer for large companies like Google and LinkedIn as well as an executive coach for many high performing business owners, creatives, and leaders.  If you would like to learn more about Scott and the work he does with individuals and companies, you can find out more at his website Un (pronounced ooon). Now is a great time to hit the subscribe button to make sure you do not miss an episode. Also if don't want to receive email reminders when these episodes with Scott release, get added to our mailing list. Here are other resources mentioned in this episode: 9-5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz Cutclass website Allergic to Small Talk podcast Build a Business Be A Boss Facebook Group Leslie Levito on TikTok and Instagram

In this episode we're going to do a “tell your story”. The tell your story episodes are opportunities for listeners to hear about somebody else's journey leaving a nine to five job.  The “tell your stories” are opportunities for you to hear from other people on how they did it. Or if they're in the process, what is it that they're working through in order to  finally leave nine to five? And so today we are joined by Justine Jones. Justine is an Alum of Cutclass' Out to Launch Academy, our signature 10 week course, that teaches people the step by step guide to transition out of a 9-5 to start a consultancy, side hustle, or freelance business. Justine is currently a Cloud Engineer with Amazon and she also started freelancing over the last 6 months where she develops curriculums.  Check out this story to hear about Justine's journey from 9-5 to full-time freedom and flexibility. Reach out to Justine on LinkedIn Learn more about Out to Launch Academy here

Have you ever felt worried that you aren't good enough or that your co-workers or friends are finally going to figure out that you are a fake or a fraud? Maybe you feel like you don't deserve the accomplishments, title, or success you have? If you have ever had any of these or similar thoughts running through your mind then let me reassure you that you are NOT alone. An estimated 70% of all people deal with feeling imposter syndrome either at some point or chronically. In this episode, we learn techniques on how to deal with imposter syndrome by transformational coach Scott Forgey who is a coach and trainer for large companies like Google and LinkedIN as well as an executive coach for many high performing business owners, creatives, and leaders. If you would like to learn more about Scott and the work he does with individuals and companies, you can find out more at his website https://www.be-un.com/ Now is a great time to hit the subscribe button to make sure you do not miss an episode. Also if don't want to receive email reminders when these episodes with Scott release, visit https://www.letscutclass.com/llevito to get added to our mailing list. 

Imagine your're in corporate and you are told that your position is not “redundant” or in other words there has been a restructure and your position is gone. Now imagine if this happened to you 3 times! You might start looking for more security by starting your own business which is exactly what Tracey Howes did.  In this Tell Your Story (TYS) episode you will hear how Tracey left her 9-5 to start her journey as a small business owner. Tracey has had a variety of businesses from restaurant consulting to social media agency. Through a series of twist and turns (and some help from the Universe) Tracey now is coaching people and fulfilling her passion by teaching people how to do functional breathing (aka breath correctly for optimal health and wellness)... a path she discovered from her free diving activities.  If you'd like to connect with Tracey, you can find her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceymayhowes/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyhowes/ Tracey's offerings:  https://linktr.ee/traceyhowes   Ready to explore leaving your 9-5? Schedule an initial call with me here.

What if you followed the plan… you went to school, did well, honed your talent and went and got a job. And not just any job but a sweet job with a good working environment, good benefits, and everything that you thought you always wanted… but there was still something that was missing. You checked the boxes, followed the path to success but you STILL are don't feel fulfilled? Join me in today's episode of Out to Launch which is a "Tell Your Story". We do TYS episodes to share the story and journey of how someone else made the transition from being a full time employee to finding their full time freedom through starting their own business so you can hear about the ups and downs, the bravery and courage, and how someone else did it. Meet Lindsey Stefanka, who through our program Out to Launch Academy recently left her job as a copywriter and SEO expert to become a freelancer who specializing in copywriting for social-minded businesses. Check out Lindsey's work at MindMyContent. If you are ready to take your next steps to start a business or side hustle, you can book an initial call with use to explore your options here. 

What if you could have a dream job where you got to work for a company that you loved? AND you were inspired and passionate about the work that you do? This episode shares the journey of one special lady Sophie Needelman who found her dream job with Thought Leader, a company dedicated to helping people land a TEDx Talk. Together we dive into Sophie's story, her process in actually landing a dream job, the ingredients of great company culture, and what it's like to have a job where you are an intrapreneur. Resources mentioned in this episode:   Thought Leader Blog: https://thought-leader.com/blog/get-a-ted-talk/ 9-5 Quiz: https://www.letscutclass.com/9-to-5-or-be-your-own-boss

A world that works for 7.7 billion people, where each and every person gets what they need. Could you imagine that? A world that works for each and every person, with no one left behind and no one left out? When you hear that idea of everyone is winning in this game called life do you think "wow… that would be amazing?" Or do you think "that could never happen?"   This episode dives into scarcity conversations and how a scarcity mindset leads us to take certain behaviors which, in the short term, help manage scarcity but in the long term, only make matters worse. This episode also explores the framework of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how to build a life that unlocks your fullest potential.   If you're looking to build a solid future and would like to take the 9 to 5 or Be Your Own Boss Quiz, the link is: https://www.letscutclass.com/9-to-5-or-be-your-own-boss  

To leave your comfort zone is to live your live fully— you are going all out. But HOW do you get out of your comfort zone? Right outsize the comfort zone is the fear zone and sometimes it gets so scary it's just easier and feels safer to stay in the comfort zone. This episode explores how to go beyond the comfort zone and fear zone out into the learning and growth zone which is where al the magic and fun in life happens because we are growing and developing. For additional resources: Episode 44 of Out to Launch shares some ways to shift from being inside your head and in the comfort zone to being a doer who is making things happen. There is also a free PDF that lists different ways to create who you are being which you can find at https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/otl-4-types To learn more about our various offerings, visit https://www.letscutclass.com/ or to specifically see what I am up to you can check out https://www.letscutclass.com/llevito.  

One of the best ways to achieve what you want is if you have a powerful WHY, a strong reason to overcome any hurdle, and reason why you have to make things happen. What if you had a really successful career as a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist but you kept feeling this consistent pull into sharing your more magical gifts like shamanic healing and clearing people's energy fields? And what if a large reason why you were going to finally leave your 9-5 was because you lived in Australia but the love of your life lived in Canada and having your own business was the way to have it all work out? To learn more about Chardee, you can find her at her website https://www.chardeemagicwoman.com/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chardee_magicwoman If you are interested in scheduling a chat with Leslie, visit https://www.letcutclass.com/llevito 

Does you ever feel like you aren't good with numbers? Or even if you knew your business numbers, you wouldn't know what to do with them? Business boils down to money. Money boils down to numbers— and that brings up a fear or dread of math. While there a those who love math and spreadsheets, research show that 93% of Americans suffer from some level of math anxiety. In this episode, we will look at why math has gotten such a bad rap and how to shift your experience of math so that you can use business math and data to see insights and opportunities, make better business decisions, and feel confident about your business numbers. To get on our waitlist for resources around money, finance, and accounting check out https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/otl-KYN-waitlist

Are you a solopreneur, consultant, freelancer, or other type of small business owner who just started your business in 2021? Or perhaps you have had your business longer but you aren't really in touch with your business numbers and your tax preparation process could use some pointers? Do you run your business crossing your fingers that the money coming in to your bank exceeds the money going out? This is probably the most common way small businesses run, especially in the beginning. Do you prep for taxes by going through all of your bank and credits card statements to find write offs? Perhaps you sift through stacks of paper or digital PDF statements trying to calculate your writeoffs by hand or with a calculator? Do you have freelancers or other vendors that you paid over $700 last year? Knowing your numbers, getting your business into and accounting system and Tax prep is necessary for all business owners, independent contractors, and people who are self-employed. Many people don't have any system in place for their day-to-day business and then do their best every year with Turbo Tax hoping they are doing things right. But a disorganized, DIY approach means that you aren't able to do any planning. You don't have a strategy, and when it comes to taxes, you are missing write-offs which ends up costing you quite a bit of money. To get on our waitlist for resources around money, finance, and accounting check out https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/otl-KYN-waitlist

Ever notice there are different types of people, like there are people who wherever they are and whoever they are with they just make things happen, it's almost like magic?! And there are those people who are looking to make things happen, they often succeed, but they don't seem to have that same midas touch. Then there are those people who struggle with making things happen and those who never seem to get anything going. Consider that these 4 types of people actually have distinct differences in mindset, behaviors, beliefs, and ways of being. And if you could make distinctions between the different types of people (what they did and didn't do) then you could choose which group you belonged to? What if you could learn to shift so YOU could be one of those people who consistently make things happen? This epsiode will guide you through seeing where you are and how you can upgrade your performance. If you want the free PDF guide that accompanies this podcast, check out this link: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/otl-4-types    

Ever feel like there is too much to do, no way to get it done, and you feel all over the place because you aren't sure what your priorities are, you aren't sure what to do, and when to do it? And on top of that it just feels like you are bound to mess something up, won't deliver, and will possibly disappoint others? Then the more you are in this space, the worse it gets because you are just getting more and more stressed… even anxious? You can't think straight, you are on edge, you are no fun to be around, and you are just struggling?  This is what overwhelm feels like and this episode shares strategies and steps to take to get out from underneath this feeling AND to prevent it from happening in the first place. The tool shared in this episode is https://toggl.com/track/ Check out our resources to help you build your future at https://www.letscutclass.com/  

It is one of the sneakiest forces in our lives. It limits us, it controls us. It can steal our inspiration and motivation. It can often even define us. It can build us and even more quickly knock us down. It can consume us, worry us, stress us, and give us anxiety. What is it that I am referring to? One of the most impactful influences on us… is other people's opinions. If wondering and worrying about what other people think of you has been one of your problems...if you allow it to stress you out and stopped you from being you... This episode  will share insights and practices to help you go from concerned to confident when it comes to other people's opinions, judgements, etc. To learn more about me and my programs or to get free resources on how to build your business and future, you can discover more at https://www.letscutclass.com/  

To be successful you can't be aimless, you have to have goals which are like a GPS system that help you get to where you ultimately want to go. One you know what you want, you can start figuring out the action steps to get those dreams and ideas into fruition. This episode is all about creating your vision for the future and shares tips and techniques to get your vision visually represented as a vision board. I'll share with you the common pitfalls that come with goal setting like the fear of committing or not knowing of your goals are “right”.  If you're interested in finding out more, check out https://www.letscutclass.com/

Part of creating your life and future comes from powerfully completing projects and periods of your life so that you have input and insights (even breakthroughs!) from looking back at your goals, commitments, and results. Once you get complete and present via a retrospective, it's like you have created a blank slate where you can create whatever you want for your next project, period, and your future. This episode is an example of a personal annual retrospective and walks you through the steps of how to do a retrospective in the most powerful way where the reflection is based on what worked and what didn't work vs the typical approach of making ourselves good/bad or right/wrong. To get the step-by-step retrospective process and questions, check out: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/OTL-retro 

Story time! “I don't know anyone who is happily married, except for you…” When I heard my friend say this, it made me think of how resigned we are in so many areas of our lives like a job that we love or finding that special someone. I am hear to let you know IT IS POSSIBLE... everything you want! This episode shares how on Christmas Day 2009, I said “yes” to an invitation (even though I desperately wanted to be a no) and went to a party thrown by my future mother-in law.  This story is about the power of going outside of your comfort zone… what happens when you commit to taking action in alignment when the future you want to create… and the synchronicities that can unfold for you when you ignore the fear to follow your heart. And the secret to a happy relationship of 12 years? Love is a moment by moment creation conversation. XO, LL

This episode is a special behind-the-scenes meeting between the founders of Cutclass doing something called a retrospective. A retrospective process allows teams to connect with one another, get in communication about expectations, outcomes, talk about what worked, what didn't work, what was missing, and most importantly show gratitude for one another and acknowledge one another's contributions. The power of a retrospective comes from it allowing introspection and learning while also getting anything that needs to be said and expressed out in the open. If you like the idea of a retrospective, you can also check out Episode 040 Complete and Create with Power which is Leslie's personal retrospective for 2021 and she also shares her complete process.  Get in touch with Leslie on either Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/letgoanddiscover/ or TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@letgoanddiscover

People tend to think that entrepreneurship is ONLY about startups or owning your own business. But there is a form of entrepreneurship called intrepreneurship that doesn't get a lot of love and attention. Intrapreneurship is acting like + thinking like an entrepreneur within an established company. For many people taking the leap from 9-5 is too big of a transition. This episode breaks down how intrapreneurship for some people can be the best of both worlds and one of the smartest ways to build your business expertise and set your future up for freedom and success. If you want to continue to develop your entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship skills, sign up for the Daily Download which is structure we have created so that you build your expertise daily through a quick, informative email.  Sign up for the Daily Download at https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/dailydownload. You can also find the Daily Download in the resources section of our website https://www.letscutclass.com/. 

How does learning music have anything to do with entrepreneurship and business? In this episode, I speak with a dear friend of mine, Tom, who has reminded me through music classes how important it is to step out of your comfort zone every now and then.  Tom recently left a 9-5 type role and realized how important freedom and flexibility is for his life. He talks about the realization of really crunching the numbers and coming to a conclusion that a freelance work life meant working less and getting paid the same (if not more than a 9-5). He learned through evaluation of his work and the types of students he enjoyed teaching, that it could look different. Through his reflections, he realized he didn't have to have a work week that meant exhaustion.  And in this episode, he shares his journey on how he really started curating his life into one he truly enjoys and the moments during the pandemic that helped shape that.  Hop into this episode now! You won't want to miss this conversation between two friends who are both former 9-5ers who now have full-time freedom!     If you want to listen to Tom's music, you can find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/45558nRrnIpEhl2fFFzT2L?si=sqp1wPkFQ5mHPwNebHTrYw  Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/fromtomxo/    Email here:  tommcgeoch@gmail.com    Follow Leslie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letgoanddiscover    CutClass' website: https://www.letscutclass.com     Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business     Want to ditch your 9-5? Watch the training video now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5     Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/    

In this podcast, I'm going to share how you can make a smooth transition out of the 9-5 grind. It may help you kind of understand and define when is it the right time for you to make that leap? And if you know me, I always say don't make it a leap- take a step. No need to be leaping here. I'll also cover some of the puzzle pieces you need to get in place in order for you to leave and then share some tips and tools so that you can shift from feeling stuck to start really seeing the possibilities in your future. Follow Leslie on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/ Cutclass' Website: https://www.letscutclass.com Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources. https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/

Ever feel totally stuck? Like maybe you feel like you are never getting anywhere in your life or you just can't get ahead. Maybe you even know what you want to do but still feel like you are going in circles which is impacting your confidence. There are reasons why we feel stuck. Many of us are stuck because we are in what I like to call the Ideation loop. In this episode, let me break down what this looks like and how to get out of this cycle.   Watch Leslie's TikTok that was mentioned in this episode: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8CwosB4/ Follow Leslie on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/ Cutclass' Website: https://www.letscutclass.com Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources. https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/

When something major happens, oh say like a global pandemic (!), it becomes an opportunity for people to stop, think, and take mental inventory of their lives. In 2020, we all felt a huge shift as we moved from offices to working from home. It gave us time to reevaluate, reconsider, reprioritize, rethink, reset, reconnect, and even realize that maybe it's time for a change. This episode explores The Great Resignation, why so many people are reluctant to return to office life, and some food for thought on why now is the perfect time to learn more about business whether you plan to start a business one day or plan to stay in the workforce.   Follow Leslie on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/    CutClass' website: https://www.letscutclass.com  Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business  Want to ditch your 9-5? Watch the training video now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5  Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/   

So how exactly do you go from being a Financial Analyst managing multi-million dollars inside the comfort of a 9-5 to creating a life full of purpose all while generating a profitable income? Well that's what Nina Crawford, Intuitive Sales and Money Mindset Coach shares on this Tell Your Story episode on Out to Launch.  After falling ill for over 6 months, it shifted her out of her finance job and more importantly, made her realize she wasn't living inside her purpose. She surrendered to what was calling her: Helping women earn money in their business.  But she didn't immediately leave her job after being ill. It took Nina 2 years to leave her steady 9-5.  During this time she pondered, “How am I going to pay the bills?” “How will I take care of myself and my son?” and “How will all of this work?” She also learned how her business was going to make money, took several courses and didn't get discouraged when it didn't yield a result because it was a part of her learning.  Throughout her 2 year journey, the one thing that she clearly understood was that everyone, including herself, has a purpose living inside of them that's crying to be let out. And in this episode, she shares her journey on how she searched and learned to launch the gift that she has.  Hop into this episode now! You won't want to miss this conversation between two people that have a brilliant and beautiful outlook on entrepreneurship.  If you want to get in contact with Nina, you can find her website here: http://Www.ninacrawford.com LinkedIn Profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-crawford-82672120 Insta here: https://instagram.com/nina.e.crawford Email here:  Nina@ninacrawford.com Follow Leslie on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/    CutClass' website: https://www.letscutclass.com  Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business  Want to ditch your 9-5? Watch the training video now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5  Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/ 

If you're passionate about something outside of your day job, yet, day after day you continue suffering at your 9-5, this episode is your ultimate wake up call! As you tune in, you'll realize that you can monetize something you love and access the 5Fs: Freedom, Flexibility, Funds, Fulfilment, and Fun.  But how the hell do you get there if all your life you've been taught to go to school and get a good job? Well, you start from scratch. Starting a business from scratch can seem overwhelming, especially if you've never been surrounded by entrepreneurial conversations. This episode will give you access to 5 very important conversations you must have with yourself before you plunge head first into business ownership. The first conversation is around “why” you want to start your business. Your “why” must be bigger than yourself. It's so big that it'll push you through the tough moments in your business journey. Secondly, find a really strong community. Maybe you team up with people or maybe you join a FB community or hire a coach. Your community adds some structure to your business life and will keep you focused on the “why”. Remember, we are not taught as little kids to be business owners so create a strong entrepreneurial community around ya!  Then find your passion and purpose AKA your genius zone. Your genius zone is something like breathing, your genius zone is so easy for you. And the best part is you can find a way to monetise it. Need to find your genius? Ask the people around you these questions: "Hey what do I provide?" or "What do you think is my secret sauce?" I bet you'll be surprised about what value you truly bring to the table.  Next, consider what kind of audience you could impact? Fitness audience? Children? Animals? Then start thinking of ideas on what you can create. Leslie shares almost 100 ideas in this episode! Lastly, create a budget so you don't get caught blind sided by costs or even worse, debt.  Dig into this episode now! Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take this quiz to find out: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business Find more business resources here: https://www.letscutclass.com/

Fear. Fear is something that we all deal with because it's fundamentally a part of our lives. Why? Because fear is what kept us alive back in the day, like running from a saber-toothed tiger in a fight to save our lives. Fear in modern times affects us in many different ways… Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear that something is out of our league. Fear of judgement. And the list goes on. The problem with staying in a conversation plagued with fear is that you can't create anything new or contribute your genius to others. So how do you get past it? On this episode Leslie shares 9 steps that can move you from being paralyzed by fear to truly living the dream life or business you have always wanted for yourself. Tune in now! For more business resources: Follow Leslie on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/  CutClass' website: https://www.letscutclass.com Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business Want to ditch your 9-5? Watch the training video now! https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5 Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/     

This episode brings back Jon Hillstead to the stage. Jon is a Master Practitioner of: NLP, hypnosis, time techniques, and EFT.   Together, Jon and Leslie dive into the value of making investments in the best thing you could ever invest in— yourself. And even coaches need coaches! Together they share what they have discovered as coaches for and clients of each other. For ongoing growth and development Jon coaches Leslie in manifestation and Leslie is Jon's business coach. Their pairing brings together two very different approaches that creates incredible synergies.    For more info on Jon or his signature course Conscious Creation visit jonhillstead.com. Also join Jon for his free masterclass The Secret is in the Subconscious which you can register for at https://jonhillstead.mykajabi.com/webinar3   For more info on Leslie and Cutclass check out these resources: Employee vs Entrepreneur Quiz: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business Ditch your 9-5 job training video: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5 5-Minute Networking Exercises: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/5-minute-networking Cutclass' Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lets_cutclass/ Allergic to Small Talk Podcast w/ Cutclass Co-Founder Rochelle Groh: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/allergic-to-small-talk  

Ever wondered what makes people and their projects so successful? In this episode, Leslie breaks down 4 success secrets that will light up your next big adventure: 1. Creating the future. 2. Being resilient and driven.  3. Understanding how to create communities. 4. The willingness to go against the grain. If you get inspired to take action in your life while listening to this project and want a cheerleader in your corner, pop an email to Leslie at ll@leslielevito.com or check out Letscutclass.com for free business resources!

On this TYS, Philadelphia Independents' owners, Tiffica Benza and Ashley Peel discuss how their business model supports Philadelphia's independent small business community, they also drop tips on what it's like to start a business with friends and they share details on finding and maintaining a retail store. Tune in now! Find Philadelphia Independents here 9-5, Side Hustle, or Build a Business? Take the quiz now!

When you start a new business, oftentimes, your friends and family are your first customers, but what happens when the excitement of your business dies off and you're left to figure out how to get new customers through the door? In this episode, Co-Founder of Cutclass and networking expert Rochelle Groh shares how you can mine your network to support you and your business.

Sometimes the conversations that surround us can influence our future & ultimately impact our success. In this episode, Leslie talks to her old pal, Harvard Grad Lawyer & Founder of Aegis Consulting, Carlos Cruz-Abrams about giving access to all, specifically, to more diverse populations. Coming from diverse backgrounds themselves, they share their personal experience with gaining access to powerful conversations & how those conversations fueled their lives & now, their passion to give access to others.

In this episode, certified Master NLP Practitioner, Life and Success Coach, Hypnotherapist, EFT & Time Technique Practitioner Jon Hillstead shares his journey and transformation from anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations to manifesting and living a life that is created consciously. This episode discusses how to take control of your life via perception shifts, living your highest purpose, and manifesting money (and everything). Check out his free $ manifestation downloads, courses, and monthly subscription visit www.jonhillstead.com or on TikTok @jon.hillstead or IG @jonhillstead.

This TYS episode with Toni tells her amazing career journey from being a PR employee to VP, and then owner of her own agency. Toni shares how she ended up choosing to walk away from all the glamour of owning her own PR agency in Los Angeles to...well at the time she didn't even know! Toni gave herself permission to leave a good thing in order to discover who she was meant to be. She vividly and vulnerably describes her depression and stuggle during this time and how she one day discovered inspiration watching an Muhammad Ali documentary; and how this moment led to her becoming the author of My Hype Book and her current role as a Positioning and Visibility Strategist. My Hype Book is changing the way people perceive themselves and uncover their talent and genius. Find out more at https://www.myhypebook.com/ and to get a special discount, use code CUTCLASSHYPE

Wouldn't it be awesome to give your j.o.b. the middle finger and quit cold turkey? Wouldn't that be an epic mic drop moment? For some people it might be, but for most people quitting cold turkey isn't the best option because you can't ditch the pay and you need time to build your business. This episode shares tips on how you can reach your day dream without quitting your day job cold turkey.

In this Tell Your Story (TYS) episode, Amber shares her career path from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, to singing parody songs for 10 years, to finally starting her business as a copy writer and coach. Through her multiple attempts at being a business owner + being an employee, she has finally found a business that intersects her passion for writing along with helping others. This episode is full of examples and inspo on what the journey can look and feel like when you take steps to becoming your own boss.

Ever wanted to know the trick to success and getting real results? Most people when they have a goal will take the approach of going big and try to make big changes in short periods. While huge shifts and velocity are great, often times the real keys to success aren't so obvious. This episode shares tips on how to grow 3800% (yep, 38 times better) within a year and do it in a manageable way that actually and reliably works. 

In this Tell Your Story episode, Anita shares her career journey from having a digital printing business, to finding herself back in corporate, only to once again find herself in business when she was offered a partnership with SeedsandGrowth. And through the various career changes, Anita shares the twist and turns of life from a major car accident that forced her to rethink her future and then later moving to a new country. This episode is rich with examples of what happens when you go outside of your comfort zone to discover what's possible.

It's great to have goals, aspirations, and things that we want to accomplish. While these are great to have, sometimes we can get lost in the process— we focus more on the destination than the journey. We start to only see the to do list, the check boxes to check, and all we want to do is hurry up and get to the finish line. Only to find that as soon as we complete our goal, we set a new one. Over time, we can get addicted, even obsessed, to the completing or accomplishing of something which can lead to feeling unfulfilled. It's so easy to forget that success is actually about the process, the journey, not the end result.

Ever wonder what it takes to make a change in your own life or consider creating change that impacts the world? This episode was inspired by the Conference for Global Transformation and shares what it takes for someone or a team of people to make a difference with their own lives or with their families, communities, companies, or even the world. Leslie shares what she has done to get through to the other side of her own fear + doubt and making a commitment to helping impact 1,000 people by the end of 2022. Tune in now!

Do you ever get overwhelmed by the idea of disrupting your family unit to start a new venture? Cassandra Solano diffuses some of those anxieties and discusses her experience starting a therapy business while balancing being a wife and mom of 4 in this episode of Out to Launch. She dives into everything from attachment styles to what it means to be a single income family hinging on your new business. For more resources and support, check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss

How do you take your expertise from full-time employee to full-time freedom? If you are thinking about making the transition to working for yourself, then this 3-part episode provides three critical game changers to help you take the leap from your job into having more independence. For more resources or support, check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss