Almost everyone says “Success starts with showing up”. But how exactly do you that? Inspiration is good, but we also need specific tactics. She Shows Up Podcast gives you both. Join Tolu Michaels as she explores stories and practical advice for modern women to show up to their best life, lead generously, and create profitable businesses.
What to remember: Personal branding is not a trap to make you disclose things you don't want to share. You have a choice, you have agency in this matter and you get to choose. Links and tools related to this episode FREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions
What to remember: Personal branding is not a trap to make you disclose things you don’t want to share. You have a choice, you have agency in this matter and you get to choose. Links and tools related to this episode FREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions
Continuing the conversation from the last episode with Tobi Otokiti, my favorite thing about her is how she has made a sweet cocktail out of her several skills and diverse experience.Tobi shares her journey as a woman who wanted to work in tech, but didn’t know where exactly she’d fit. This is not a regular career conversation though. This episode gives you permission to test the waters, invest in yourself, and shine in your space.Here’s a snapshot of what you'll learn:Advice regarding the future of workWhy volunteering is a great opportunity to discover yourselfHow to prepare yourself for careers that don’t exist yet.What to do before you make the transition into product managementHow to become a product managerHow to break into Product management without a tech backgroundWhy your weird background is an advantageWhat to remember: You don't need to figure everything out at the beginning. Clarity comes and opportunities open up as you move.Links and tools related to this episodeEpisode 8 with Tobi OtokitiProduct Dive CommunityTobi Otokiti on InstagramTobi Otokiti on LinkedInTobi Otokiti on TwitterFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions
Continuing the conversation from the last episode with Tobi Otokiti, my favorite thing about her is how she has made a sweet cocktail out of her several skills and diverse experience.Tobi shares her journey as a woman who wanted to work in tech, but didn't know where exactly she'd fit. This is not a regular career conversation though. This episode gives you permission to test the waters, invest in yourself, and shine in your space.Here's a snapshot of what you'll learn:Advice regarding the future of workWhy volunteering is a great opportunity to discover yourselfHow to prepare yourself for careers that don't exist yet.What to do before you make the transition into product managementHow to become a product managerHow to break into Product management without a tech backgroundWhy your weird background is an advantageWhat to remember: You don't need to figure everything out at the beginning. Clarity comes and opportunities open up as you move.Links and tools related to this episodeEpisode 8 with Tobi OtokitiProduct Dive CommunityTobi Otokiti on InstagramTobi Otokiti on LinkedInTobi Otokiti on TwitterFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions
It turns out that building a successful community doesn’t have to do with whether you’re extroverted or introverted. In this episode, Tobi Otokiti, senior product manager and founder of Product Dive shares the 3Rs that you can use to 10x your community. They are: Relevance, Relatability, and Resourcefulness.If you own a community or you’re thinking of starting one, this episode is the best place to start.She shares:How to make a brand new community engagingHow to ask and receive help when you don’t have the natural abilities to do it on your own.Specific tips for launching a community and what to consider before delegatingHow she unintentionally birthed a business by trying to help her peersHow to build a community that serves as a springboard for your careerHow to take your message to the world through speaking (pitching is involved)How to use relevance, relatability & resourcefulness to 10x your communityAnd more..What to remember: If you want people to introduce themselves, you introduce yourself first.Links and tools related to this episode Build and Launch programProduct Dive CommunityTobi Otokiti on InstagramTobi Otokiti on LinkedInTobi Otokiti on TwitterFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions
It turns out that building a successful community doesn't have to do with whether you're extroverted or introverted. In this episode, Tobi Otokiti, senior product manager and founder of Product Dive shares the 3Rs that you can use to 10x your community. They are: Relevance, Relatability, and Resourcefulness.If you own a community or you're thinking of starting one, this episode is the best place to start.She shares:How to make a brand new community engagingHow to ask and receive help when you don't have the natural abilities to do it on your own.Specific tips for launching a community and what to consider before delegatingHow she unintentionally birthed a business by trying to help her peersHow to build a community that serves as a springboard for your careerHow to take your message to the world through speaking (pitching is involved)How to use relevance, relatability & resourcefulness to 10x your communityAnd more..What to remember: If you want people to introduce themselves, you introduce yourself first.Links and tools related to this episode Build and Launch programProduct Dive CommunityTobi Otokiti on InstagramTobi Otokiti on LinkedInTobi Otokiti on TwitterFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions
Everybody's self-discovery journey is different and unique. You'll love this conversation with Ota as she shares her journey to self-discovery and doing work that matters. She drops so many gems in this conversation, so please get your journal ready. You'll learn:How not to go on a self-discovery journey, and why there is no one-template-fits-all.Navigating Hard work vs. Meaningful workPursuing your dreams as someone who is not a big thinkerHow to stay financially empowered while pursuing meaningful workWays to handle the resistance around asking people to choose you.Coping mechanisms to keep you going while you build your dream workWhat to remember: When you create value for people, eventually you will get rewarded with income. It is inevitable!Links and tools related to this episodeAbout Otaosese AkhigbeOtaosese Akhigbe on InstagramFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.
Everybody’s self-discovery journey is different and unique. You'll love this conversation with Ota as she shares her journey to self-discovery and doing work that matters. She drops so many gems in this conversation, so please get your journal ready. You’ll learn:How not to go on a self-discovery journey, and why there is no one-template-fits-all.Navigating Hard work vs. Meaningful workPursuing your dreams as someone who is not a big thinkerHow to stay financially empowered while pursuing meaningful workWays to handle the resistance around asking people to choose you.Coping mechanisms to keep you going while you build your dream workWhat to remember: When you create value for people, eventually you will get rewarded with income. It is inevitable!Links and tools related to this episodeAbout Otaosese AkhigbeOtaosese Akhigbe on InstagramFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business.Keep up with us on social media by following @sheshowsup on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.
Becoming a self-published author does not have to be a struggle. Your story doesn't have to be "I finally did it, even though it took me 10 years of sweating, climbing 7 mountains and crossing 7 seas, but I finally completed my book."No, it doesn't have to be that way for you. So in this episode, we bring you the help you needed. Join our conversation and learn:Why you're not weird if you ended up with a different career than you imagined for yourself.How to decide what book to write first, especially if you're multi-talented.How to know a book whose time has come.The zero-cost way to validate your book idea.The smart way to build an audience for your book even if you're starting with only 2 followersWhy your free content is not working
Let's talk about money for a minute, shall we? Growing your personal brand takes time and work, so if you're gonna do it, you want to make sure it's rewarding, and we all get that. But when you finally decide to monetize this, and build an online business on top of it, how do you know what to do first, or next?If you go to 10 people and ask them to show you how to monetize anything, they'll give you 10 different answers, simply because “there is no one route to the market.”They'll give you tips, but not enough time to give a holistic look at the systems you need to build an online business on top of your personal brand.How do you sort through the several tactics and tips to understand where and when to apply them? How do you go above all of these to get your first 3 clients, your first 10 clients, to make your first 1000 dollars?That's what this episode is about, and if you're the type of person who loves to see the big picture, you're gonna love this!Press play to learn:7 ways you could monetize your personal brandThe underrated foundation of a service-focusThe 3 things your system should do for your business to run automatically.Who needs a personal brand websiteHow to get higher quality traffic than “likes” and “comments”Creating an offer that stands out from others in the same industryHow to shorten the distance between where you are and where you're goingNo you're not going to make one million dollars in your first year. Nobody does when starting, but if you'll take one step at a time, then you can start to see results. Those results can trigger even bigger results than you ever thought possible.What to remember: “The idea is not to do something new, the idea is to solve a problem in your own way.”Links and tools related to this episode:More about Build & LaunchPersonal Branding WorkshopFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business .Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.
Let's talk about money for a minute, shall we? Growing your personal brand takes time and work, so if you’re gonna do it, you want to make sure it’s rewarding, and we all get that. But when you finally decide to monetize this, and build an online business on top of it, how do you know what to do first, or next?If you go to 10 people and ask them to show you how to monetize anything, they’ll give you 10 different answers, simply because “there is no one route to the market.”They’ll give you tips, but not enough time to give a holistic look at the systems you need to build an online business on top of your personal brand.How do you sort through the several tactics and tips to understand where and when to apply them? How do you go above all of these to get your first 3 clients, your first 10 clients, to make your first 1000 dollars?That’s what this episode is about, and if you’re the type of person who loves to see the big picture, you’re gonna love this!Press play to learn:7 ways you could monetize your personal brandThe underrated foundation of a service-focusThe 3 things your system should do for your business to run automatically. Who needs a personal brand websiteHow to get higher quality traffic than “likes” and “comments”Creating an offer that stands out from others in the same industryHow to shorten the distance between where you are and where you’re goingNo you're not going to make one million dollars in your first year. Nobody does when starting, but if you’ll take one step at a time, then you can start to see results. Those results can trigger even bigger results than you ever thought possible.What to remember: “The idea is not to do something new, the idea is to solve a problem in your own way.”Links and tools related to this episode:More about Build & LaunchPersonal Branding WorkshopFREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business .Keep up with us on social media by following @sheshowsup on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.
Is your to-do list full of carryovers from previous weeks and months?Too many things competing for your time?You're not alone, and in this episode Ogaga Johnson reveals the specific steps and structures she puts in place to start, continue, and finish, while juggling multiple responsibilities.You'll also learn:How complexity is destroying your ability to manage timeWhat to do when you feel resistance with achieving your goalsHow to finally finish all the online courses you've bought
Whether you run your online business part-time or full-time, your online business can be profitable, and it doesn't have to take years. Yes. You can wake up one day and decide to make money in your business, you can decide to go steady with your business. It's more than a decision for sure, you need the right strategies, the right tools, and the right mindset. In this episode, we dive into all of that. It is specific, it is detailed, and it is liberating (yes, if you quit your job and your business did not succeed immediately, you're not alone).Is passion enough reason for you to go into a business? What role do coaches play? Ajoke answers all these questions and more in the latest episode!You'll also learn:The role of mindset in making business decisionsHow to test if your business idea is profitable before leaving your 9 to 5How to recognize what is really in your way (sometimes, it's just fear)The 2 things every serious entrepreneur invests in3 places to focus if you're starting your business without any moneyHow to decide which advertising platform to use for your marketing2 mistakes you must avoid when running Facebook AdsWhat to do when you fail ( instead of being stubbornly persistent like the gurus say)If you are still undecided on the best online business to start, this episode would help you work through that. If fear is crippling your decision making, you'll find answers here. In fact, if you don't have money to start your business, there's a 3-step framework here for you.What to remember: “No matter what happens, failure is not the end of the story”.Links and Tools related to this episode:Free Masterclass from Ajoke EmekeneAbout Ajoke EmekeneAjoke Emekene on InstagramFacebook Ads Manager: For tracking and managing Facebook adverts.FREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business .Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.
Whether you run your online business part-time or full-time, your online business can be profitable, and it doesn't have to take years. Yes. You can wake up one day and decide to make money in your business, you can decide to go steady with your business. It's more than a decision for sure, you need the right strategies, the right tools, and the right mindset. In this episode, we dive into all of that. It is specific, it is detailed, and it is liberating (yes, if you quit your job and your business did not succeed immediately, you're not alone).Is passion enough reason for you to go into a business? What role do coaches play? Ajoke answers all these questions and more in the latest episode!You’ll also learn:The role of mindset in making business decisionsHow to test if your business idea is profitable before leaving your 9 to 5How to recognize what is really in your way (sometimes, it's just fear)The 2 things every serious entrepreneur invests in3 places to focus if you're starting your business without any moneyHow to decide which advertising platform to use for your marketing2 mistakes you must avoid when running Facebook AdsWhat to do when you fail ( instead of being stubbornly persistent like the gurus say)If you are still undecided on the best online business to start, this episode would help you work through that. If fear is crippling your decision making, you'll find answers here. In fact, if you don't have money to start your business, there's a 3-step framework here for you.What to remember: “No matter what happens, failure is not the end of the story”.Links and Tools related to this episode:Free Masterclass from Ajoke EmekeneAbout Ajoke EmekeneAjoke Emekene on InstagramFacebook Ads Manager: For tracking and managing Facebook adverts.FREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business .Keep up with us on social media by following @sheshowsup on Instagram.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.
Many people believe they are not successful because they are not confident. The Truth? Confidence doesn't always come before success. Yes, maybe you're scared to make that presentation or launch your new idea, or send that email, but what if the confidence you need is not next door? In this episode, we dive into how to switch your lenses from confidence to its big sister "Courage".In this episode, you will learn what to do if you don't feel naturally confident. You will also learn:How you can become more confident every dayThree steps you can take to become more confidentWhy confidence is on the other side of courage, and what that looks like in real life.The exact filter to figure out what is more important than confidence right nowPrompts to help you take your immediate next step, confident or not.Press Play to dive right in!We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.
Many people believe they are not successful because they are not confident. The Truth? Confidence doesn't always come before success. Yes, maybe you're scared to make that presentation or launch your new idea, or send that email, but what if the confidence you need is not next door? In this episode, we dive into how to switch your lenses from confidence to its big sister "Courage".In this episode, you will learn what to do if you don’t feel naturally confident. You will also learn:How you can become more confident every dayThree steps you can take to become more confidentWhy confidence is on the other side of courage, and what that looks like in real life.The exact filter to figure out what is more important than confidence right nowPrompts to help you take your immediate next step, confident or not.Press Play to dive right in!We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social media by following @sheshowsup on Instagram.
Whether you are working from home as a part of the safety measures in these times or you are one of those people who have chosen the remote work life, you still have to do what you have to do. You still have to get things done. You still have goals to meet. You still have your business to run. Many people are beginning to realize that it's almost impossible to try to do all these things at the same time while schooling, working from the comfort of your home and the feeling of underachievement is becoming heartbreaking. In this episode you’ll learn how to be more productive, manage your time more effectively and reach your most important goals even when creativity is scarce.You will also learn:Creative ways to make your time work for you, even if we all have 24 hours. Getting more done with less time.Seven strategies to help you become more productive as you work from home. The counter - intuitive method to get more done by focusing on one thingIn her words “Everything cannot be important at the same time”. No one gets results by trying to do everything at once. Even though you actually have many things on your plate, there is an art to getting things done without being burnt out. Productivity is not about doing new or big things, it’s about getting things done. Being productive can also be calm and fun.It might look like a new thing right now, but some people have actually been living the remote life for years now. It is possible, you just need to know what to do and this episode gives you that. Links and Tools mentioned in this episode:Calendly: For scheduling meetings.Zoom: For virtual meetings.G-suite: Managing email calendars and for storing files.Basecamp: For team management, project management and task management.24 -hour Calendar: For time and task management.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social media by following @sheshowsup on Instagram.
Whether you are working from home as a part of the safety measures in these times or you are one of those people who have chosen the remote work life, you still have to do what you have to do. You still have to get things done. You still have goals to meet. You still have your business to run. Many people are beginning to realize that it's almost impossible to try to do all these things at the same time while schooling, working from the comfort of your home and the feeling of underachievement is becoming heartbreaking. In this episode you'll learn how to be more productive, manage your time more effectively and reach your most important goals even when creativity is scarce.You will also learn:Creative ways to make your time work for you, even if we all have 24 hours.Getting more done with less time.Seven strategies to help you become more productive as you work from home.The counter - intuitive method to get more done by focusing on one thingIn her words “Everything cannot be important at the same time”. No one gets results by trying to do everything at once. Even though you actually have many things on your plate, there is an art to getting things done without being burnt out. Productivity is not about doing new or big things, it's about getting things done. Being productive can also be calm and fun.It might look like a new thing right now, but some people have actually been living the remote life for years now. It is possible, you just need to know what to do and this episode gives you that. Links and Tools mentioned in this episode:Calendly: For scheduling meetings.Zoom: For virtual meetings.G-suite: Managing email calendars and for storing files.Basecamp: For team management, project management and task management.24 -hour Calendar: For time and task management.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.
No beating around the bush, these are unprecedented times and nobody could have fully planned for this.When everyone is thinking about their health, safety and staring at increasing numbers of COVID cases, it might be tempting to shut down and freeze.But I have to tell you: Freezing will only make it harder to move forward when you're ready. Now more than ever, showing up and serving your audience is the best thing that you can do to move forward and stay relevant.Whether you have a digital business, brick-and-mortar, or none of the above, I’m going to give you the guidance you need to keep going.In this episode, you'll hear:4 things you can do even if you don't have the bandwidth to create anything new.How to stay visible to your customersTons of social media content ideas if you have nothing coronavirus-related to say5 ways to show up for yourself and for your business with a few baby stepsAnd some more surprising ideas..Think about the people that are inspiring you right now.. the people whose posts you are still liking, the people whose work you turn to, the people whose books you read when you need your creative juices to flow. What if those people did not show up? Whose material would you have used? What would you have missed?The truth is that you do not help anybody by hiding, or shrinking right now.You don’t need everything to be perfect or spotless..If you have value to give and a heart to contribute, that’s all you need. If you showing up is going to help just one person, then it is worth it”......We've got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social media by following @sheshowsup on Instagram.
No beating around the bush, these are unprecedented times and nobody could have fully planned for this.When everyone is thinking about their health, safety and staring at increasing numbers of COVID cases, it might be tempting to shut down and freeze.But I have to tell you: Freezing will only make it harder to move forward when you're ready. Now more than ever, showing up and serving your audience is the best thing that you can do to move forward and stay relevant.Whether you have a digital business, brick-and-mortar, or none of the above, I'm going to give you the guidance you need to keep going.In this episode, you'll hear:4 things you can do even if you don't have the bandwidth to create anything new.How to stay visible to your customersTons of social media content ideas if you have nothing coronavirus-related to say5 ways to show up for yourself and for your business with a few baby stepsAnd some more surprising ideas..Think about the people that are inspiring you right now.. the people whose posts you are still liking, the people whose work you turn to, the people whose books you read when you need your creative juices to flow. What if those people did not show up? Whose material would you have used? What would you have missed?The truth is that you do not help anybody by hiding, or shrinking right now.You don't need everything to be perfect or spotless..If you have value to give and a heart to contribute, that's all you need. If you showing up is going to help just one person, then it is worth it”......We've got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram.
Inspiration is good, but we also need specific tactics. She shows up podcast gives you both. You'll learn how to show up to your best life, do meaningful work and be found by those who need you the most.You'll get inspired to put out great work so that you can be found by those who need you the most."Women are struggling to stand out because many of us are afraid to raise hands and say "Look at me. I have what you need. I’m exactly who you’ve been looking for." And this has hindered many dreams and wasted many gifts. We have to change that, and I'm volunteering to lead that charge." - Tolu MichaelsEvery week, we'll bring you an episode with practical advice on how to show up in different aspects of life - particularly entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal branding. We'll challenge limiting beliefs, simplify the tools you need, and cheer you on as you step up to build your personal brand, impact lives through your business and attract the opportunities you desire.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social by following @SheShowsUp on Instagram.
Inspiration is good, but we also need specific tactics. She shows up podcast gives you both. You'll learn how to show up to your best life, do meaningful work and be found by those who need you the most.You'll get inspired to put out great work so that you can be found by those who need you the most."Women are struggling to stand out because many of us are afraid to raise hands and say "Look at me. I have what you need. I'm exactly who you've been looking for." And this has hindered many dreams and wasted many gifts. We have to change that, and I'm volunteering to lead that charge." - Tolu MichaelsEvery week, we'll bring you an episode with practical advice on how to show up in different aspects of life - particularly entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal branding. We'll challenge limiting beliefs, simplify the tools you need, and cheer you on as you step up to build your personal brand, impact lives through your business and attract the opportunities you desire.We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click here to submit your questions.Keep up with us on social by following @SheShowsUp on Instagram.
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