Own Your Bold with Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong

Today's guest, Ilana Griffo is a surface designer and author from Upstate New York. Her work features playful patterns, handmade type, and tons of inspirational phrases. She LOVES encouraging others to pursue their creative passion and creates courses and books to help them on their way. She's also a mama to a fun-loving toddler and two XL dogs. Ilana's work is centered around cheering on other women and seeing them pursue their passion, find their voice, and GET SHIT DONE. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Taking a Leap Towards Working for YourselfPassive IncomePassion Projects & Making PayrollHow To Reposition YourselfMultiple Revenue StreamsRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:INSTAGRAM: @ilanagriffoWEBSITE: ilanagriffo.comBOOK: Mind Your BusinessIlana's 2019 Income Pie

Desirée is a wedding planner in Upstate New York who designs heirloom occasions that bring people together and allow them to revel in the time they have with one another. After a decade of producing upscale events for international companies and organizations, from intimate dinners at ambassadors' residences to inaugural balls with 13, 000 guests, she founded Verve Event Co. in 2017.Focusing on efficiency and modern design, Desirée helps couples enjoy planning their contemporary wedding so they still have time for #allthethings. For her, life is too short to waste it on moments without meaning.She has received awards from The Knot, Wedding Wire and the International Live Events Association. Her work has been published on Inspired by This, Bridal Musings, and Wedding Chicks. She's also appeared on multiple podcasts and, in 2019, she became one of the first members of the wedding industry to launch an Alexa Flash Briefing: Ask the Planner. Desirée is a recovering grammar queen and loves staying fit. When not planning, you can find her leading dance parties with her interns (aka her kids), or buying macarons to share with her husband, whom she met while attending a high school leadership conference.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Systems - What are they & how do you use them?Taking the Time to Develop your Business SystemsGood Systems = Good ServiceSystem HacksDesirée’s Best Systems AdviceRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:INSTAGRAM: @thedesireeadamsWEBSITE: verveeventco.comPODCAST: Ask The Planner

What’s your story? This is a question Andrea Holland is always asking.Founder of Holland Communications, Andrea is a communications coach whose focus is helping others “find their voice” so they can uplift, educate, and motivate audiences. With nearly 20 years of experience in communications and broadcast media at companies like i-Heart Radio & Entercom, American Red Cross, United Way of Greater Rochester and Skillsoft, Andrea now works with executives and small business owners in corporate, private and non-profit environments alike on public speaking, media training, leadership talk, and business brand language. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:BLMCommunicationPublic RelationsPersonal BrandingMission statementsRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:FACEBOOK: The Mouthy Broad INSTAGRAM: @andreayholland @themouthybroad

Molly Larkin is a psychiatric RN and certified life coach in private practice working here in Rochester, NY, and online. She helps people around the world find freedom from disordered eating and body image struggles. Along with her husband, Dr. Giampaolo Gallo, Molly runs Hummingbird Holistic Care, offering non-pathologizing psychiatric care, addiction recovery support, and practical mindfulness groups.Molly works with women around food and body image but that's really just the beginning. Her mission is to empower women to take back their autonomy with food and to inhabit their bodies with joy. Food and body are the doors we walk through but once you start listening there, everything opens up. Witnessing and facilitating this transformation is the privilege of a lifetime! Topics discussed in this episode:Removing the shame associated with body imageMolly's real-life experience with foodWhat we allow loses its power over usBeing willing to be uncomfortableYour day job is financing your dream jobWhat happens when you pursue weight loss head-onHealth at every size Molly's journey towards Intuitive eatingRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:INSTAGRAM: @larkin.mollyWEBSITE: mollyklarkin.comPodcasts: Food Psych Eat Confident The Mindful Dietician Books:Intuitive Eating The F*ck It Diet The Body is Not an Apology Websites/Blogs: Be Nourished Rachel W ColeCaroline Dooner

The Rebel Flower Bomb. She is an unparalleled poetic force. She hails from Rochester, NY where she holds the title for the 2018 Roc Awards Best Female Poet. Her words combine metaphoric magic with bold imagery. Her poems represent the collision of pain and beauty that she has courageously bled through her pen and shares with her audience. The Rebel Flower Bomb has been featured on television, in print, and on stage and radio. Fall 2017 she released a collection of poems entitled “The Heartbreak Series” filled with short poems, flowers, broken hearts, healed spirits, and love. She is her words blooming! Topics discussed in this episode:The inspiration behind the nameKnowing your worth as an artistWhat is takes to be a poetEmpowering others with your wordsRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Instagram: @rebel_flower_bombYouTube: The Rebel Flower BombFacebook: The Rebel Flower Bomb

Erin is the founder of the Youth Method, has been a Physical Therapist for the last 20 years, and is also a Certified Health Coach and Pilates instructor. Her true passion is to spread the word that no matter your age - you can naturally reset your body to burn fat, look youthful, and get your energy back.Her unique approach to wellness can be attributed to her experiences helping her patients as well as her own personal struggles and transforming them into a positive philosophy.Through healing foods, movement, and mindset, and with a huge heart for others. Her mission is to inspire and empower women to live their best life in a lean, healthy, and youthful body.Topics discussed in this episode:Being reactive with your healthWhy Erin started the Youth MethodErin's top reasons for going onlineHiring a business coachPaid MembershipsFacebook GroupsSharing your goals and desires with otherRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Website: theyouthmethod.comInstagram: @theyouthmethodFacebook: The Youth Method

Hélène Biandudi Hofer is a broadcast journalist, a documentary filmmaker, and a media entrepreneur. She is the founder & CEO of HBH Enterprises, a production company and media group she founded which creates and produces solutions based short films and multimedia content about issues that matter, stories that often go untold, and the people that are effectively addressing challenges impacting our society.Hélène is also the manager of a new project being spearheaded by Solutions Journalism Network called Complicating the Narratives. Her work involves helping journalists better report on controversial and polarizing problems. The project draws on the experience of experts in conflict mediation. Complicating the Narratives intends to help news organizations produce stronger, more inclusive reporting on divisive issues. The hope is that it will also help lead to a healthier political debate and a healthier democracy. For nearly a decade Hélène reported for public television and radio. She anchored and produced the PBS news show, Need to Know, on WXXI Television in Rochester, New York, and contributed to feature reports for NPR. In the commercial news realm, she worked for CBS News President, Susan Zirinsky, at the CBS Primetime show 48 Hours Mystery. She began her career at WBNS 10TV in Columbus, Ohio.Topics discussed in this episode:Storytelling Connects usBeing heard and understoodWhen to share my opinion & when to not.Conflict Resolution in businessGood things start with curiosityRESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:HBH Enterprises Media Group : helenebiandudihofer.comInstagram: @helenebiandudihoferSolutions Journalism Network: @solutionsjournalism

Olivia Marie is a Rochester native, a proud protégée of Natalie's, and is currently chasing her dream in the City of Angels as a makeup artist and content creator. Topics discussed in this episode:Managing insecurities when working in a saturated market *as a creative*Standing out in a big city - and keeping up!Allowing space to make mistakes as a young freelancerHow to skip business school and learn for yourself?RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:You can check out her YouTube channel Olivia Marie MUA Instagram @olivia_marie_makeup

Jessica Gasbarre is the Engagement Manager for the Memorial Art Gallery where she works on creating re-imagined art experiences for guests. With her focus on fun, she brings in new and different audiences, provides museum-goers with meaningful connections to the collection, shares scandalous and sordid facts about art history that aren’t printed on the museum labels, and makes art accessible through her Instagram stories. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys reading books, being outside, looking at otters, and photoshopping images of herself with fellow art lover and collector, Leonardo DiCaprio. Topics discussed in this episode:What does Jess Gasbarre do? Besides creating epic museum stories. Boobs, Art & Leonardo DiCaprio Removing the bore from art museums.The research behind her epic stories.Do you ever have censorship issues?RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Instagram: @artstagram5The MAG Rochester: @magrochester

Ali Eagen is the owner of Buffalo Indie Weddings and Made by Anatomy. After receiving a degree from FIT in fashion design and working in corporate fashion, she moved back home to Buffalo, NY to start her own company. Over the last 9 years, she has been working with brides to create one-of-a-kind custom and reconstructed wedding gowns. It was this work with brides that led her to realize the need for a better way to connect with the kinds of brides who wanted her service, so she and her then-partner created Buffalo Indie Weddings. BIW is a resource for engaged couples of WNY to inspire and connect them to the best, more unique and non-traditional wedding vendors in the area.She has a young family and teaches part-time at Buffalo State College in the fashion department.Topics discussed in this episode:How did it all start? Learning to differentiate yourself.Why Indie?How connection will make you stand out.Bridging the gap between online and in-person connections.How to drive attendance to your events.A bridal show HAS to be fun! How do you monetize the bridal show business?Staying connected to your members.Challenges running a multi-city business?RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Website: buffaloindieweddings.comInstagram: Buffalo Indie Weddings: @buffaloindieweddingsRochester Indie Weddings: @rochesterindieweddings Facebook: Buffalo Indie Weddings: Buffalo Indie WeddingsRochester Indie Weddings: Rochester Indie WeddingsPinterest: Upstate Indie Weddings

Kellie Fraver is the Public Relations Manager at the George Eastman Museum and has more than 12 years of experience in the industry. She worked at an integrated advertising agency in the PR department for 6 years before making the leap to non-profit. She specializes in building and maintaining relationships with media from local Rochester press to international media outlets that have helped to expand the footprint of the museum. She is also a strong advocate for Rochester and it's amazing entrepreneurs. Topics discussed in this episode:What actually is PR?Choosing the best outlets for launching your business. Finding your key audience.What to expect from your PR agent.The difference between Public Relations and Marketing.How the industry has changed over the past 12 years.Can I outsource my business social media and keep my authentic voice?What makes something newsworthy?When to do a press release.Know your "elevator speech."RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODEGeorge Eastman Museum: @eastmanmuseum

Today's guest Jill Samson's main goal is to help people feel there best through fitness, nutrition, and mindset shifts. She is a Health Coach and Hormone Specialist with the College of Integrative Nutrition, a Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition and Performance Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is also a 200-hour Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Reiki Master. Jill is a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation junkie and lives in Victor with her husband Chad, 2 teenagers Alex and Abby and 2 little dogs Chase and Maxie. Topics discussed in this episode:Healthy living with a holistic approach.Focus on the journey over the results.Living with less resistance. Keeping your cup full!Don't let competition hold you back from your authentic self. Make time to meditate and make space. Find love for yourself.RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODEInstagram: @jillchristinesamson M/Body Rochester: @mbodyrochester

Zoë is a Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Greetabl - the unique and personalized gift clients always remember. Under her leadership, Greetabl has shipped hundreds of thousands of gifts, been featured in Oprah and the NY Times, and gained over 50,000 Instagram followers. Previous to Greetabl, Zoë was a freelance graphic designer. She worked with clients as large as IBM and as fun as her local farmer's market vendor. She has an MFA from Washington University in Communication Design and loves to apply her design thinking towards growing businesses creatively.[01:43] Zoë's Background[03:23] Shifting into freelancing from your 9-5[05:07] Art school and business ownership[08:09] The value of a business partner[09:36] Getting started as Greetabl[16:11] Keeping in touch with your clients[19:46] Giving a little more than just a "thank you" card[22:33] OPRAH![27:20] Everyone wants to feel heard[31:00] Giving back to the female entrepreneur communityInstagram: @greetabl Website: greetabl.com Contact Zoë: zoe@greetabl.com

Natalie talks with Taylor Gage, a BS-free health + mindset coach, the host of top-rated podcast She Thrives Radio, and the woman behind "She Thrives" - a platform designed to teach women how to TRULY take care of themselves (mind, body, and soul). She is a CrossFit L2 and USA Weightlifting coach and the founder of She Thrives Academy, where she leads her students through the deep inner work that creates transformations from self-conscious and health-obsessed to freedom with food, peace with their bodies, and an unshakeable trust in themselves.[03:05] Finding Direction[06:00] From Photographer to Crossfitter. [09:16] Personal journey that led to where you are now.[10:24] From a blog to making money? (5 years of trial and error)[12:50] "There weren't fireworks yet, but I was committed."[13:54] Involving your community in your product[18:45] Not waiting until things are perfect[20:00] Shifting into the She Thrives Podcast[23:30] "If I had to think about it, nothing would actually happen"[24:40] She Thrives Academy[30:10] The power of an investment[37:34] Being a rockstar at social media! [39:02] Being there for the people who want to be there[43:00] Different components of your personality - Ritu Bhasin[44:40] What to expect from the She Thrives BlogInstagram: @shethrivesblogWebsite: SheThrivesAcademyPodcast: SheThrivesRadioRitu Bhasin - Life Coach and Authenticity Advocate

Today Natalie chats to Alyssa Belasco, a native of Rochester, New York, with a love for her hometown and personal mission to be an ambassador for Rochester’s renaissance. Alyssa is passionate about helping Rochester thrive through various philanthropic efforts, supporting local business and cultural ventures, and promoting the growth of nonprofit organizations within her community.[01:40] What prompted your involvement in Women's events in Rochester?[04:10] A connector at your core. How do you do it? [05:34] Authenticity rather than Agenda.[07:27] Wine Helps ;) [08:24] Planning a women's event you want to attend.[11:58] Where to start with promoting events within the community.[14:24] How do you recommend blending community outreach events with for profit-oriented events?[18:10] Biggest issues we see in Rochester and how to support it. [19:35] It's all in the follow-through. [23:03] Always provide a win-win.[25:13] What's coming up next for Alyssa Belasco?[28:53] "Cliquiness is the death of progress."[32:35] Getting past the surface.Instagram: @alyssabelascoLinkedIn: Alyssa BelascoWebsite: alyssabelasco.com

In today's episode, Natalie talks to Selvia Hanna, who has over 15 years of customer service experience and has been with Canandaigua National Bank and Trust since 2009. Selvia’s warm, welcoming smile is Natalie's favorite part about going to the bank. Topics discussed in this episode:[2:30] First things to start with when it comes to your business banking.[4:00] Finding the best option for your business.[4:45] An Escort or S. Corp? [5:30] Getting your ducks in a row before opening your biz banking account. [7:18] Choosing your bank.[9:15] Investment capital options you need to have.[10:20] Life insurance FIRST.[11:10] How to get a line of credit.[12:14] Advantages of local banking VS. national banking.[12:42] Giving back to Rochester.[17:00] Bank merchant services VS. Online Services.[18:55] You will overdraw your account at some point in time! [19:25] There is support out there!RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODEInstagram: @hannaselvia

In today's episode, Natalie talks to long time social media expert Jess Nana. Jess is a Social Media coach who empowers wedding and event industry creatives to attract their dream clients through social media.[2:00] Social Media used to be fun! [2:44] How did you get into this 8 years ago? [5:55] Wedding industry love.[7:00] Finding a niche does make a difference. [8:20] The shift we are seeing in 2020.[10:25] The biggest struggle for business owners on Social Media these days.[11:05] Overcome that Social Media overwhelm.[13:05] Human Connections.[15:10] How to stop cringing over creating Insta stories and FB lives.[17:10] Should we be running our own Social Media accounts as business owners?[19:00] Did you say you don't have time to engage?[21:00] 4 Tips to help set up your Social account.[23:23] OMG! How do you caption videos?[25:05] "Get over yourself!" Said with love.[27:35] What's holding us back from showing up? [29:25] Socially Savvy 12 Week Program. [31:05] Socially Savvy Hashtag tips. [35:29] How to choose a Social platform to start with? [37:00] Core differences between Facebook and Instagram.[38:15] Developing a cohesive grid.[40:05] Final tips for showing up authentically on Social Media.Resources: Website: Socially Savvy StudioInstagram: @sociallysavvystudioFacebook: Become Socially SavvyThat awesome new app that helps caption videos! Zubtitle.com (Thank you, Jess!)

In today's episode, Natalie talks with shampoo tiger, Jenny Sanzo, an Associate Executive Director and Founder with Monat Global. A former elementary school teacher, Jenny dove into the world of entrepreneurship when she launched her blog and personal styling business in April of 2011. [01:51] Back to the beginning.[05:10] The email that changed everything. [06:05] I realized it was network marketing. Crap![09:15] My come to Jesus shampoo experience.[12:30] Guess what? I sell shampoo on the internet now![14:55] It really all started with me being an idiot.[21:45] Breaking things down.[24:40] Fast forward to today.[30:35] 6 things you need to be doing in order to be a successful MLM.[35:50} "You and your snake oil." [37:15] The other 5 things ;)[40:15] Ridiculous things on social media.[44:25] #1 Tip to make it as an MLM.

In today's episode, Natalie talks with the creators of the Queen Speaking Podcast, Sydney and Breanna, on all things vulnerability, specifically as content creators and showing up truly as ourselves. [02:24] Pre-meditated vulnerability vs. accidental.[05:58] The value of “intentionally un-refined.[10:42] Censorship – cutting overshares?[12:13] Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable.[16:53] Sharing when it's hard to share, and being honest when it's hard, to be honest.[20:21] Where does growth come from?[23:25] Celebrating your wins vs constantly asking “what's next?"[25:00] Having the “permission slip signed.”[28:05] Connecting our audience with who inspires us.[33:41] Showing up for other women doing incredible things and celebrating them.[38:07] Taking the first steps of vulnerability.

In this episode, Natalie and Stacy K discuss the upsides and downsides of calling your business your own name. Here's what we cover: [01:04] From Polka Dot Floral to StacyK Floral.[02:55] Starting out with no brick and mortar /Landing a name right out the gate. [03:43] Rebranding yourself at 18 years old. [04:39] The blessing and curse of naming your business your own name [06:47] The evolution of just a girl with shears. [08:08] Setting boundaries [09:50] No one expects the dentist to answer the phone.[10:39] The biggest issue with naming your business your name [11:21] Fast forward 14 years… [12:25] When the universe tells you to move. [13:23] Would you describe yourself as a Risk-averse?[14:20] A Rochester community thing/legitimacy of having a Park Ave address. ***[16:12] It’s not always a sexy story. [17:15] How many businesses actually reach the 14-year mark? [19:02] Staying relevant in today’s current convenience market. [20:14] No one else is me. [20:01] Focusing IN rather than OUT! [23:55] Feeding Creativity, (coffee please!) [26:29] You don’t have to do it all. [28:22] We are our biggest critics. [30:24] What’s next for StacyK ?[32:24] Taking inventory. Follow StacyK Floral on Instagram @stacykfloral

Hear how Natalie began her business and why she's starting a podcast.Here's what we get into in this episode:[00:30] Why I wanted to start a podcast.[01:58] Starting a business at 22.[02:45] My days as an astronaut.[03:50] Grad school drop out.[07:40] Humble beginnings in my parent's basement.[08:45] $50 for a full photo package and cookies from mom.[09:57] Getting a day job.[11:18] Wage discrimination.[14:11] Independence day![14:49] Success was not what I thought it would be.[15:48] Better photos = more money?[16:14] The business class that changed my life.[20:29] Hiring a coach.[21:16] Losing all my clients.[22:14] Running a business, not a hobby.[23:12] Why I've chosen to start coaching.[23:27] Serving women in a new way. [24:45] Being part of a community of women that support each other.Be a part of the journey on Instagram @emboldenbiz