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Hey friend! I've started a new podcast called Take Tiny Action. I would love for you to follow me over there. Subscribe here: https://take-tiny-action.captivate.fm/listen With a staggering $173,000 of debt hanging over our heads, my husband and I tackled our financial struggles head-on, developing a powerful plan to pay off our debt and finally achieve our long-term goals. I share our debt breakdown, how we got into debt, and the strategies we used to pay off our debt. I also talk about the difficulties and setbacks we encountered along the way and the lessons we've learned from our experience. If you're struggling with debt or just looking for inspiration to start your journey toward financial freedom, this episode is for you.Resources MentionedDebt payoff calculator and spreadsheet - https://www.vertex42.com/Calculators/debt-reduction-calculator.htmlLearn You Need A Budget in 1 Hour - https://doc.clickup.com/2209741/d/h/23dyd-1757/48efb0742cb22a4Ways to Support Take Tiny Action

Hey friend! I've started a new podcast called Take Tiny Action. I would love for you to follow me over there. Subscribe here: https://take-tiny-action.captivate.fm/listen Today, we're tackling a topic that's crucial for your personal and professional growth: networking.Have you ever felt the pressure to build a supportive network but found yourself stuck in awkward small talk or unsure of what to say? Trust me, you're not alone. Networking can be intimidating, especially for introverts or those who've experienced the cringiness of virtual meetups during lockdowns.But here's the thing: networking doesn't have to be a dreaded task. In fact, it can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience if you approach it with the right mindset and strategies.In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of networking. I'll explore the incredible benefits of having a solid professional network—access to opportunities, valuable insights, and a support system that has your back. I'll also share practical tips and tricks to make networking easier, even for the most introverted among us.Ways to Support Take Tiny Action

In this episode, Monique explores the life lessons we can learn from Cinderella's story and the importance of taking ownership of our lives. Ways to Support Take Tiny Action

In this episode, Monique explores the idea of creating your purpose rather than simply "finding" it. She discusses common misconceptions about purpose and offers practical strategies for actively cultivating your sense of purpose. Join Monique as she highlights the importance of aligning your purpose with action and positively impacting others.--Links & ResourcesRead my new book Don't Let Fear Have All The Fun Subscribe to the Take Tiny Action Weekly NewsletterSay hi on Twitter | Instagram--Additional ResourcesBooks"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho"Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans"The Power of Purpose: Find Meaning, Live Longer, Better" by Richard Leider"Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by Simon SinekJournaling prompts:What are three things that bring you the most joy?Think of a time when you felt truly alive and fulfilled. What were you doing? What values or passions did it align with?What is a value that you hold dear? Why is it important to you?What is something that you feel strongly about? Why do you feel that way?What activities or hobbies do I enjoy the most?What skills or strengths do I have that I'm proud of?

Consistency is one of the most essential qualities that we can develop in our lives. It is the quality of being reliable, steady, and persistent in behavior or action over time. In this episode, we explore why consistency matters, how it helps us achieve our goals, build good habits, improve our skills, and increase our self-discipline. We also discuss some common challenges that can make it difficult to be consistent, such as lack of time, motivation, and fear of failure.Links & ResourcesRead my new book Don't Let Fear Have All the FunSubscribe to the Take Tiny Action Weekly NewsletterSay hi to Monique on Twitter | Instagram

In this episode, we're diving into the topic of fear and how it affects our lives. We all experience fear, and it's totally natural since it has helped us survive as a species. But sometimes, fear can hold us back from doing things we want to do.We'll talk about how living in constant fear can have some real negative impacts on us, both physically and emotionally. It can stop us from reaching our goals and even mess with our relationships.But don't worry, we'll also chat about ways to overcome fear and live our lives without any limits. Mindfulness and self-reflection can be super helpful in figuring out what we're scared of and how to tackle it. Plus, having friends, family, or a therapist to support us can make a big difference too.So, take a listen and think about your own relationship with fear. Let's work together to overcome it and achieve our dreams!Links & ResourcesRead my new book Don't Let Fear Have All the FunSubscribe to the Take Tiny Action Weekly NewsletterCheck out my new podcast Take Tiny ActionSay hi on Twitter | Instagram

In this episode, we meet Monique Malcolm, the host of the Take Tiny Action Podcast. Monique introduces herself and shares how she discovered the power of taking tiny actions to bring about big changes.The mission of the Take Tiny Action Podcast is to inspire and motivate listeners to take small, achievable steps towards their goals, and to help them see that even the smallest of actions can bring about massive transformation in their lives.Tune in to learn why taking tiny action is the key to unlocking your full potential and living the life of your dreams.New episodes of the Take Tiny Action Podcast are released bi-weekly on Wednesdays, so be sure to subscribe and follow along on social media (@taketinyaction) for all the latest updates and inspiration.Links & ResourcesRead my new book Don't Let Fear Have All the FunSubscribe to the Take Tiny Action Weekly NewsletterCheck out my new podcast Take Tiny ActionSay hi on Twitter | Instagram

All good things must eventually come to an end. This is the final episode of Pimp Your Brilliance.In this episode, I share:Why I'm ending the showThe reason I reversed course on rebranding to 100 Tiny ActionsWhat's next for meLinks & ResourcesSubscribe to the Take Tiny Action Weekly NewsletterCheck out my new podcast Take Tiny ActionSay hi on Twitter | Instagram

What can we actually do during a time of crisis? How do we carry on when it feels like the world is falling apart? In this episode of 100 Tiny Actions, I'm sharing 3 actions to focus on during a time of personal or global crisis. Hopefully, you can add these as helpful strategies to your personal your toolbox. I did want to give a trigger warning: I will be talking about my brother's death. If that is upsetting to you, you might want to sit this episode out.  Listen in to learn more.  Show Notes - https://moniquemalcolm.com/123/ Important Links: Learn more about Monique and her tiny actions - https://moniquemalcolm.com Tweet me - https://twitter.com/moniqueemalcolm Watch me - https://www.youtube.com/c/moniquemalcolm/ Follow me - https://instagram.com/moniqueemalcolm Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant  

As promised, I've got a book update for you! In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the writing journey of my forthcoming book, Don't Let Fear Have All The Fun.  You'll hear:  Why sharing my creative process hasn't come easy How the writing has been going + the challenges Some of my biggest lessons so far Listen in to hear the details. You can find show notes at moniquemalcolm.com/122. Link to writing vlog - https://www.youtube.com/c/moniquemalcolm/

I have a bit of news! You've probably already seen the new name and cover art. In this episode, I wanted to share a bit about why I've renamed the podcast and decided to shift the content's focus. They're good changes I promise. Listen in to hear the details. Show Notes - https://moniquemalcolm.com/121 Subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/moniquemalcolm/ Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/moniqueemalcolm

I know things have been quiet around here lately but I wanted to pop in and share a bit of news with you. I'm writing a book!   

Let's face it, the holiday season can be rough. As a creative business owner, there's a lot of pressure to hustle through the holidays. But what if we took a different approach and intentionally planned for a productive and low-stress holiday season? Today I want to share a few simples ways to survive the holidays while still being productive and stress-free This episode originally aired on November 14, 2018. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/42 This episode is sponsored by the Visionary Journal. The Visionary Journal™ is a day planner with vision. Encompassing everything you need to successfully achieve your goals, it seamlessly blends goal setting, visualization, planning your day-to-day, and regular review to help you get from idea to done. Learn more about the Visionary Journal by visiting - https://www.keepchasingthestars.com/ Important Links: Classes, community, and coaching. Learn more - https://brilliancelounge.com Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant

It's an open secret that online course completion rates are ridiculously low. Most people do not finish them. Be honest. How many courses have you purchased but haven't finished?  One reason why most people don't complete their courses and other programs is because they haven't properly accounted for how much time they need to do the work. Luckily, there's an easy fix. In this episode, I'm sharing how to create a study plan to help you get the most from your educational investments. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/120/ Important Links: Classes, community, and coaching. Learn more - https://brilliancelounge.com Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant

Choosing a digital product idea really trips creators up because they undervalue what they know or assume that no one will pay for their knowledge. That isn't true!  “Research and Markets forecasts the online education market as $350 Billion by 2025.” -Forbes That means there are millions of people turning to online courses, ebooks, workshops, memberships, and other educational resources to learn new skills. Now is the perfect time to leverage your own skills or knowledge to create a digital product. Instead of spinning your wheels chasing some elusive perfect product idea, I'm going to teach you a painless method for brainstorming digital product ideas and how to evaluate them so that you end up with the winning one. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/119 Important Links: Need courses, community, and coaching. Learn more - https://brilliancelounge.com Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant

We've all been burnt by a poor sales experience. It probably doesn't take too much effort to recall an experience you've had with a salesperson who was too pushy, a little sleazy, and wouldn't take "No" for an answer. That experience probably left you wanting a shower after it was over. Now you're a creative business owner and selling is a part of the deal. Logically you know that selling is necessary but you're so afraid of becoming a pushy salesperson. So much so that your desire not to be a bad salesperson has made you resent selling altogether. You rarely sell or push your offers because you don't want to be "that guy". Listen, I get it! If you don't have the right mindset about selling, it can feel very uncomfortable or "too sales-y". A lot of creators really struggle with selling and it limits their ability to grow their business. Let's change that. In this episode, I'm digging into how to embrace selling as a creator. Selling doesn't have to feel icky, create guilt, or cause shame. That's why I'm sharing a few tips to help you reframe how you think about selling so that you can learn to embrace it. Download the Embrace Selling Worksheets here - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/bootcamp Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/118   Important Links: Need courses, community, and coaching. Learn more - https://brilliancelounge.com Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant

Today is lesson #2 in the Brilliant Biz Bootcamp series and it's a good one because we are talking about money. Specifically how to find your 'enough' number so that you can set financial goals that make sense for your life and business. Download the ‘Enough' number spreadsheet here - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/bootcamp Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/117 Important Links: Need courses, community, and coaching. Learn more - https://brilliancelounge.com Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant

Today I'm excited to kick off a new 4 week podcast series called Brilliant Biz Bootcamp designed to teach you a concept that is essential in monetizing your creative business. Each week you will walkway with actionable takeaways and a related resource for further exploration. You can gain access to the resources by visiting pimpyourbrilliance.com/bootcamp. First up on your syllabus... learning how to define your audience. Everything you do in your business comes back to your audience. As a matter of fact, having a clearly defined audience sets the foundation for your business to be successful. In this episode, I shared my 3 step process for defining your ideal audience. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/116 Important Links: Support the show - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant Need courses, community, and coaching? Join the Brilliance Lounge - https://brilliancelounge.com Connect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/

Are you working in a way that is truly supportive to your strengths? Or are you still trying to make someone else's process work for you? There are definitely ways that you work that are best for you. There are also strategies and techniques to build an impactful business that could yield amazing results for someone else and fall completely flat for you because they don't highlight your strengths. In this episode, I'm exploring how my ADHD is forcing me to rethink the way I work and how embracing my natural tendencies may be the key to growing my business. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/115 Important Links: Join The Brilliance Lounge Coaching Membership - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/coffee/

My grandma Coffee and I have this wild belief that time speeds up right after Labor Day. Every year as September inches closer (especially around the end of the July) my grandmother starts threatening to talk with me less because according to her "If we start talking about holidays, it's going to be New Year next week". I always laugh it off but she's not wrong.   Once September ushers in the official end of the Summer, it feels like we are on a sprint to the end of the year. The pressure is on. This is when we feel that renewed sense of enthusiasm and urgency to end the year better than we started. That means trying to crush any lingering goals or figuring out how to salvage the ones that have gone off track.   Not to mention that it's nonstop holiday after holiday. Coupled with the Fall/Winter seasons tempting us to slow down and renew ourselves. No pressure.   In this episode of Pimp Your Brilliance, I'm sharing 5 tasks that will supercharge your creative business during the 2nd half of the year. If you are a solopreneur, it's important that you plan ahead and prepare for the end of the year rush. Seriously, don't wait. Aim to have your plan in place before September begins.   Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/114 Important Links: Join The Brilliance Lounge Coaching Membership - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Support the show and buy me a coffee - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/coffee/

We all have our BS (belief systems). Some of those thoughts and beliefs aren't helping us grow but instead, they are holding us back. More than ever we need leaders. We need people to step into the things that they were called to do. In this episode, I'm talking about the 4 myths that are holding you back in your creative business and what you can do about it.  Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/85 Links: Join the Brilliance Lounge - https://brilliancelounge.com/ Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/

Like you, I have a list of things that I would love to accomplish this year and a life that often feels like it’s bursting at the seams with all of the things left for me to complete. It’s a little overwhelming, to say the least. That’s why I spend 20 minutes every week planning and organizing the chaos. If you really want to maximize your productivity and check those boxes next to your goals, you have to learn how to plan your week. In this episode, I’m sharing my foolproof method for making sure my schedule is full of the big-ticket items on my goals list. Show Notes- https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/49 This episode is brought to you by the Visionary Journal.The Visionary Journal™ is a day planner with vision, encompassing everything you need to successfully achieve your goals. Learn more about the Visionary Journal by visiting- https://keepchasingthestars.com/  

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to share a bit about my recent ADHD diagnosis. I initially mentioned being recently diagnosed on episode 109 where I shared my lessons learned after 12 years of entrepreneurship. At this point, it has been about 2 months and I finally feel settled. I've accepted the diagnosis. I've adjusted to the medication and now I'm figuring out how I work best. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/113 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

Today I want to take a different spin on visibility. Most of the conversations on visibility center around boosting our own visibility but what about our creative neighbors? How are we supporting and boosting the visibility of others? Here’s the thing: No creative entrepreneur is truly self made. Think about it. We’ve all benefited from the kindness and generosity of other content creators and creative business owners sharing their insights and knowledge. That’s what has made the internet such an amazing resource. Creatives of all backgrounds and knowledge levels continue to share resources on various platforms that we are able to consume for free.  Need to know how to unclog your toilet? Head over to YouTube. Want to make a no bake cheesecake from scratch? Head over to Pinterest. Want to learn how to build a creative business? Listen to this podcast. Er, head over to your favorite podcast app. I believe that making a conscious effort to support the work of other creatives benefits everyone in the long run. That’s why today on the podcast, I’m sharing 3 ways to help boost the visibility of others.  Whether you know it or not, the success of the creator economy depends on everyone getting a slice of the pie, not just a select few. After all, “a rising tide lifts all boats”. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/112 Important Links: Join the Brilliance Lounge - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about the show and your host Monique - https://moniquemalcolm.com/ Buy me a coffee and support the show - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brilliant     

Is fear holding you back from showing up and being visible online? If it is, I want to share a secret with you. When I started this podcast 4 years ago, it freaked me out to record on my own. I was perfectly fine doing interviews but the solo shows made me break out into a cold sweat. Recording solo shows meant that I had to stand on my own expertise, offer my point of view, share my insights, opinions, and overall try to sound smart. No pressure! All of that brought up feelings around imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, perfectionism, and left me feeling vulnerable. I was convinced that someone was going to burst my bubble and expose me as a fraud. What if people hated my voice? What if I received hate emails because someone disagreed with something that I shared? What if people found out I don't know everything? Spoiler alert! None of those what-ifs have happened and I don't know everything. Maybe you have similar fears that are holding you back from showing up fully in your business. You know that you need to be more visible but you can't seem to overcome the fear. Well, you're in luck because today I'm going to share my 6 step process for overcoming your fears of being visible online. These actionable exercises will help you dig deep into what's really holding you back and reframe the fears so that you feel confident. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/111 Important Links: Brilliance Lounge - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/

For the next few episodes of the podcast, I'm focusing on the theme of 'getting visible'.  Let's get visible! Visible! *Sang in my Olivia Newton-John voice* Increasing your visibility as a creator and business owner is important to the overall success of your business. I want to explore some ways that we can do that for ourselves and our creative neighbors. To kick things off, I'm sitting down with my friend Alisha Robertson of the Purpose to Service podcast and artist Christa David to have a conversation about what it means to be visible, especially as a black woman and creator. My hope is that conversation inspires you to decide how you want to show up online, expand your visibility, and set boundaries that work for you. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/110 Important Links: Join the Brilliance Lounge Community - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

Today’s episode is pretty special because it was 12 years ago that I filed the articles of organization with the state of Florida and made my business official by making it an LLC (a limited liability company). I did that all the way back in April 2009. Fast forward to April 2021, a whole 12 years have passed since I started on this journey to entrepreneurship. It has been a wild ride. There are definitely highs and lows. Of course, I wanted to share this occasion with you. I figured the best way to celebrate this milestone in my business would be to share the lessons that I have learned along the way. I thought long and hard about what I would share with you if you were just getting started or if you've been on the journey but not as long as I have been, and I came up with 12 lessons. These are the things that I would tell you if we sat down for tea and had a conversation. I invite you to grab your favorite beverage and settle down as I share the most important lessons I’ve learned after 12 years of entrepreneurship. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/109 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

There are many schools of thought when it comes to pricing.  Some creative entrepreneurs offer lower prices, while others prefer a premium pricing structure. What if you could do both? Well you can by using a visual tool called a value pyramid.  In this episode, I’m spilling the beans about value pyramids. I’m sharing what a value pyramid is, the benefits of using one, and how it can help increase your business income. If you have ever wondered, how to offer value to the various segments of your audience at different price points? Then this episode is definitely for you. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/108 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

How much should I charge? Am I charging enough? Should I discount my price? Pricing is a huge pain point for creative entrepreneurs. It’s the difference between being overworked and underpaid instead of a thriving entrepreneur. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 common pricing mistakes made by creative entrepreneurs. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/107 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

Money is such a loaded topic because we all arrive into adulthood with different stories or views about what money and wealth mean. This opens the door to so many feelings around the idea of making money as a creative business owner and worthiness when it comes to financial compensation. Seriously, think about some of the money messages that you received as a child. Which of those did you carry into adulthood? Probably more than you'd like to admit. Those early money messages set the stage for how you approach money in your business. Am I charging enough? Will people pay me for this? Are my clients going to think I'm a fraud because of what I charge? There's a lot to unpack and learning to slay your money dragons takes practice. The way that you view and interact with money is probably the biggest obstacle standing between you and your ability to run a successful and profitable business. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts that you need to make now if you want to earn more money in your business. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/106 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

We’ve been talking all month long about creating content that sells. The one element that we haven’t discussed is video, so I called on my video content queen XayLi Barclay to serve as my co-host. XayLi is an online video coach and Thinkific expert helping creative entrepreneurs feel more confident on camera. She’s one of my favorite people on the internet and has been a guest on the show twice already (episodes 8 and 53). In this episode, we talk about how video benefits your brand, how to sell with video, types of video that drive sales, and the importance of showing behind the scenes of your process. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/105 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

With all of the things you need to be doing in your business, trying to figure out what to write or post about probably isn’t a problem you feel excited about solving. Today I want to talk about how you generate stellar content ideas that attract the right people and make you look like an expert. I’m going to share a strategy that I use to brainstorm my content ideas. Bonus points that this strategy will make you look super knowledgeable. And that’s what you want! You want people to stumble upon your website and be so impressed that they stick around consuming your content. In this episode, I’m sharing how to use your content pillars to generate endless content ideas. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/104 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

Likes and shares are cool, but sales are the real flex. Without sales, your business isn’t a business, it’s an expensive hobby. So why do so many creative business owners focus on creating content that generates likes and shares versus sales? Marketing involves a lot of content. Think about it. From podcasts to emails to TikTok, they all involve content creation. This is why your focus should be on creating content that helps presell your offers instead of pursuing vanity metrics. Likes and shares aren’t going to pay the bills. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 tips that will help you create content that sells. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/103   Important Links:   Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

Are you still struggling to create an effective content strategy for your creative business?  Most creative business owners and coaches are operating without a clear or effective content strategy. They create content for the sake of having something to post versus focusing on ways that their content can help them reach their goals. The online world is extremely noisy and it’s only getting louder. If you’re looking for a way to stand out amongst the masses of creators, business owners, and coaches your content strategy is your edge. In this episode, I’m talking about content strategy, what it is, why you need it, and how I use my content cake framework to build a strategy for my business.   Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/102   Resources Mentioned: 4 Email Sequences You Must Have For Your Creative Business - https://moniquemalcolm.com/91/ 5 Types of Emails To Send To Your Subscribers - https://moniquemalcolm.com/90/   Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

In episode 99, I talked about why you need to launch your digital product versus going straight to passive sales. The reason being that launching gives you the best chance at attracting buyers quickly especially if you have a new or small audience. But what happens after the launch? How do you keep the sales rolling in? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. In this episode, I’m sharing the one thing stopping you from getting consistent sales and what you need to do about it.  Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/101   Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

In a few weeks, The Brilliance Lounge membership will be opening its doors to new members. The Brilliance Lounge is a membership community for solopreneurs and business owners who want to learn how to create and launch digital products. Today's show is going to give you a head start on figuring out what's the right type of digital product to create for your audience. I have lots of thoughts on this and a few of them might surprise you. So in this episode, I’m sharing things to consider when choosing the type of digital product to create for your audience. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/100 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

When it comes to selling online, a question I get asked quite a bit is "whether or not launching my digital product is necessary"? While the concept of passive income and making money while you're asleep is definitely sexy, that's not a realistic goal with a new digital product or even a service. You definitely need to launch. So today I am talking about why you need to launch your digital product versus going straight to passive sales.  Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/99 Important Links: Become a member - https://brilliancelounge.com Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

Thinking about creating a digital product? Great, but first we need to talk. While digital products are a nice addition to your offers and income streams, too many business owners are fumbling the bag before they ever sell a single one. Why? They're making easy and preventable mistakes. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 4 most common mistakes creative entrepreneurs make when creating a digital product.   Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/98/ Links: Join the Brilliance Lounge - https://brilliancelounge.com/ Follow the show on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

In this episode of Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m answering questions from the community about everything from how to market yourself online to my own business journey. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/97/ Links: Join the Brilliance Lounge - https://brilliancelounge.com/ Follow the show on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/podcast/

It's a new year and I have a message for you. If you want to have a break-out year in your business, I think it comes down to one key thing... being loud. In this episode, I'm sharing what I want you to know heading into 2021 + my word of the year. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/96/ Links: Join the Brilliance Lounge - https://brilliancelounge.com/ Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/

Have you started to prepare your creative business for 2021 yet? I've been thinking about how I can prepare my business for the new year in a way that feels manageable. Right now is the perfect time to work on those overlooked tasks like cleaning up and organizing your businesses backend.  In this episode, I'm sharing 9 simple ways to prepare your creative business for the new year. Each of these items is actionable and should take you no longer than 30 to 45 minutes to complete. These are quick wins that will help you feel calmer and more prepared heading into January. This episode originally aired on November 13, 2019. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/76   This episode is sponsored by the Visionary Journal. The Visionary Journal™ is a day planner with vision. Encompassing everything you need to successfully achieve your goals, it seamlessly blends goal setting, visualization, planning your day to day, and regular review to help you get from idea to done.  Learn more about the Visionary Journal by visiting- https://keepchasingthestars.com/ Links: Systems and tools training - https://www.brilliantsystems.shop/ Take the FREE info products quiz - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz/ Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/

Digital products are still one of the most versatile ways to make money with your creative business. You can create them for every niche online business and at a variety of price points. The key to creating a successful (aka profitable) digital product is nailing down 3 crucial pieces of information. That's what I'm breaking down today! In this episode, I'm sharing 3 things you must know before creating a digital product.   Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/95/ Community Survey - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/survey Links: Take the FREE digital products quiz - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz/ Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/

Let's face it, the holiday season can be rough. As a creative business owner, there's a lot of pressure to hustle through the holidays. But what if we took a different approach and intentionally planned for a productive and low-stress holiday season? Today I want to share a few simples ways to survive the holidays while still being productive and stress-free This episode originally aired on November 14, 2018. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/42 This episode is sponsored by the Visionary Journal. The Visionary Journal™ is a day planner with vision. Encompassing everything you need to successfully achieve your goals, it seamlessly blends goal setting, visualization, planning your day to day, and regular review to help you get from idea to done. Learn more about the Visionary Journal by visiting - https://www.keepchasingthestars.com/ Links: Systems and tools training - https://www.brilliantsystems.shop/ Take the FREE info products quiz - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz/ Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/

Recently I've been talking about systems and why creating them is an important part of your digital business. They are an essential but overlooked piece of the business pie. You need systems to grow. Today I'm sharing 4 systems mistakes that you don't want to make. I want you to bypass all of those newbie pitfalls and implement your systems quickly. Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/94/ Links: Systems and tools training - https://www.brilliantsystems.shop/ Take the FREE info products quiz - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz/ Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance/ Learn more about PYB - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/

When I tell people to #PimpYourBrilliance, it means to leverage your existing knowledge or skills to make money. Unfortunately, figuring this out really trips people up. Today I'm sharing 3 questions that will help you find an idea to monetize. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/93/ Links: Learn how to implement business systems and maximize your tools - Brilliant Systems Shop Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about PYB - pimpyourbrilliance.com

Today I want to talk about how to prepare your business for systems. It is no secret that I am a systems nerd. I love planning and organizing information. I'm always looking for ways to make things more streamlined and require fewer mouse clicks from me. I really like things to be efficient. So today's episode is one I'm excited to record because I get to nerd out a little bit about systems. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/92 Links: Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about PYB - pimpyourbrilliance.com

We are wrapping up the conversation about how to get better at email marketing. On Episode 89, I talked about the 4 elements of an effective lead magnet. On Episode 90, I shared different types of emails to send to your subscribers. Today I'm sharing 4 email sequences you must have for your creative business. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/91 Links: Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about PYB - pimpyourbrilliance.com

Your emails are an opportunity for your brand to build trust and show your expertise. This allows subscribers to get to know, like, and trust you more. Simply put people buy from people they like. The problem is that most creative entrepreneurs aren’t sending enough emails. They spend a lot of energy creating lead magnets and trying to grow a massive list but drop the ball when it’s time to actually hit send. One common reason creative business owners aren’t sending more emails is that they’re not sure what they should send. I hear a lot of conversation online about what to send to your email but rarely do I see people explain the different types of email that you can send. In this episode of Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m sharing 5 types of emails to send to your subscribers. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/90 Links: Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about PYB - pimpyourbrilliance.com

Email is not dead! In fact, it’s still one of the best ways to build relationships with your audience and convert them to buyers. Unfortunately, email marketing is one area that creative business owners overlook or just flat out neglect. If you don’t already have a lead magnet to entice potential subscribers we are going to change that. Before you think about what type of lead magnet to create, I want to share the 4 elements that make an effective lead magnet. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/89 Links: Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about PYB - pimpyourbrilliance.com  

How's your mindset? If you strive to continue growing as a creative entrepreneur, you'll have to upgrade your belief system every time you reach a new level. Mindset work is an ongoing process. Luckily, there are plenty of books on the subject. In this episode, I'm sharing my 5 favorite books about mindset. Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/88 Links: Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about PYB - pimpyourbrilliance.com  

Today is launch day! The doors to the Brilliance Lounge have reopened and I want to personally invite you to become a member.   Learn more about the membership: brilliancelounge.com   Show Notes - pimpyourbrilliance.com/87 Links: Take the FREE info products quiz - pimpyourbrilliance.com/quiz Follow me on Instagram - @pimpyourbrilliance Learn more about PYB - pimpyourbrilliance.com