Side Gig School With Sindy Warren

In today's podcast I'm talking about shifting gears in business and in life. Tune in for some updates, takeaways, and more.

Stacy Bratcher is a senior vice president and chief legal officer of a large health system headquartered in Santa Barbara. She's also the host of The Legal Department podcast. Not only does Stacy share great podcasting tips for anyone interested in starting their own podcast, but she has a pretty unique take on how podcasts create connection.

Celina Guerrero is a sales and LinkedIn coach. She helps consultants and other service providers connect with clients using LinkedIn. In her own words, “learning to sell transformed my life.” If any part of your professional life involves sales, this is a great episode. Celina's take on “selling” is refreshing and human.

Moira Brunk is a certified life coach on a mission to help women with grown kids to rediscover their purpose. She has three grown children and her trusty sidekick, Doug the dog. Moira now has embraced midlife…but not without a fight. She's dedicated to helping other women realize the same. Moira's philosophy on life, and particularly midlife, is refreshing and energizing, and she's frankly a blast. Enjoy the conversation.

Today's episode is a personal look at mental health issues, how they affect so many of us, and what we can do to protect our own well-being.

Vanessa is an entrepreneur and realtor in Buenos Aires Argentina (and a childhood friend of mine). She came to coaching with some pretty tangible business goals in mind, and quickly discovered that the most important work she could do - and had to do – was to develop a more supportive relationship with herself. She's worked hard on turning her inner mean girl into a bestie, and the results have been literally life-changing. This is a really important episode about the centrality of our goals to our self-relationship, and also to the power of coaching. Enjoy the episode.

Today's guest is author, professional speaker and business owner Paul Meshanko, who's worked for decades in leadership development and organizational culture change. His book The Respect Effect: Using the Science of Neuroleadership to Inspire a More Loyal and Productive Workplace really sets Paul apart as a thought leader in the DEI and workplace culture space.

Dr. Haeger has been very successful in private practices as an orthodontist for over 34 years. After the pandemic, he realized he needed to find new ways of engaging his employees. He created a new workplace culture after decades of doing things the same way. Our conversation is an exploration of how he did just that.

Anna Tretter is the founder of Tretter Travel, a modern-day travel agency that combines deep destination expertise on the most exclusive travel experiences around the world with type-A logistics planning that makes travel – especially with young kids – seamless and stress-free. Hers is a story of identifying a need and taking the lead to fill it with a business. Click here to download my free mini-guide to planning your next chapter!

Kimberly Mathis is a therapist turned coach who helps clients decide things for themselves and change things that feel unchangeable. She is the host of the podcast, "Decisions Change Everything," a queer mom of two teenagers, and lover of all things quirky & colorful. We chat about navigating difficult relationships and setting boundaries, and she's got some amazing words of wisdom to share.

Today's episode is a little different. I'm a guest on the Making Work Fun podcast - and the hosts are actually two amazing women whom I've had on this podcast before! Maria Stoyadinova and Natasha Tekeste teamed up to start their own podcast not too long ago, and it's fantastic. In this episode, Maria and I are talking about midlife work transitions and identify shifts.

Today's episode is really for anyone facing a midlife transition, whether it's retirement or something else. I offer a 4 part framework to help you plan for whatever is next in work and life.

If you've ever thought to yourself that you want something more for your work and life, this is an episode not to miss. Jayne Havens is a certified sleep consultant and runs her own sleep consulting practice, Snooze Fest by Jayne Havens. She leaned into stay-at-home motherhood for several years before admitting to herself that she wanted something more. What followed was an incredibly successful business, married with a robust family life. Enjoy the conversation.

Zach Green is a U.S. Marine infantry veteran, a former firefighter, an international best-selling author, and an entrepreneur who started his company out of the trunk of his car and grew it to over 30MM in sales. His approach to business growth brings what Zach calls a warrior mindset to bear and we discuss how we can all harness this approach to move towards our goals.

Today's episode is for those of you thinking about hanging your own proverbial shingle, either now or in the future. This is something more and more men and women in midlife are leaning into, and I want to encourage you to jump on the bandwagon! Enjoy the episode.

Meg Trucano has a PhD in psychology and is a reinvention and transition coach. Her coaching philosophy mirrors the significant changes she's undergone in her life, and she shares so much insight in this episode.

Tune in to learn why zebras don't get ulcers (for real), and how you can find more zen in your life.

Blake Dickson is a trial lawyer and the founder of The Dickson Firm. He's really become a master of productivity and if you are looking to advance your goals by getting more done in less time, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Planning for your next chapter in life and work can be a time of tremendous opportunity and growth. In this episode I share a tangible way to think about and start planning for what's next.

Heidi Siegal Kogon was killing it as a financial services professional when she decided to pivot. She's now a leadership and career coach helping highly sensitive high achievers. Heidi's story of pivoting professionally in midlife is at once inspiring and informative. Enjoy the episode.

The "what the hell" effect is a psychological phenomena that gets in the way of our goals. Tune in to learn how to combat it!

Tom Matthews PhD is the founder of Career Heights Coaching. He's spent decades in higher education and devoted his career to helping others intentionally forge their own career paths. Now, as an executive coach and consultant, he's stepped fully into the shoes of being a business owner as well as a mission-driven guide. This is a critical mindset shift for anyone looking to seriously grow their gig.

Welcome to the Accelerate Your Vision podcast. I'm thrilled to share this shift in what was called the Side Gig School podcast, we I plan to bring you inspo, info, and interviews on all things related to creating a vision you love for your work and life, and then putting it into action.

Tasha Sween is a life coach helping women through major life transitions. In this episode Tasha shares some amazing insights about what it means to stay grounded during times of upheaval and even just the busyness of every day life. She's amazing, and I'm thrilled to have her share some of her magic and wisdom.

Happy new year, and here's to effective goal setting! Today I'm sharing the missing ingredient in your goal setting, and why it's so critical to your success.

Today's episode offers a fun and effective exercise to end your year on a high note and prime yourself for a powerful new chapter.

Allison West is a lawyer turned HR consultant and nationally acclaimed speaker and trainer. She's also a dear friend and a mentor of mine. Now Allison's business is not and has never been a side gig, but her journey can teach all side giggers so much about how to grow your business, how to market effectively, how to evolve your offerings over time, and how to grow not just your confidence, but your skills and competencies. 

Today's episode is all about honoring your commitments to yourself, so you can get done what you intended to. Tune in for my 5 part plan on how to flex your follow through muscle.

Erica Varble is a nutrition and macro coach who started her side gig in the midst of what can only be called a true personal transformation. All while managing a full-time job. She's passionate, funny, courageous, talented, and inspiring. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

It's not time to throw in the 2023 towel just yet. Tune in for my 5-part plan to grow your goals over the holidays. These steps are great for any time you need a little inspo and action, too!

Ann Konkoly is a certified nurse midwife and a life and business coach. Ann coaches nurses and Nurse CEOs on starting their own businesses - both private practice and coaching - so they can do good work in the world and do well for themselves. Ann's funny and incisive - but beware - if you've got littles around you as you listen - you might want to pop in some headphones!

It is not uncommon for my clients to tell me they feel stuck, that they're not making progress, that they're spinning around in their heads a lot thinking about their businesses, but not actually doing anything – taking action. When I inquire further, what I inevitably find – almost 100% of the time – is that they have not scheduled in advance what is getting done when.

How often do you slow down, pause, introspect and reflect? It's something I work on and refine frequently, as it does not come easy for me at all. This week's podcast guest is Lori Wald, a lawyer turned mindfulness meditation facilitator and coach and the founder of Nothing Doing. Check out the episode for an important reminder to hit the pause button in your own life.  

If you feel overwhelmed by making decisions in your side gig, you're not alone. Tune in to learn a simple system for making powerful decisions that help you grow.

Heather Zirke started her law firm a little over 18 months ago. She was a lawyer with a full-time gig but, like so many of us, noticed that Covid changed her priorities. While she never thought of herself as an entrepreneur, a seed was planted when she thought about fitting work into her life, and not the other way around, which is how she'd worked and lived for many years. One of the things I love so much about Heather's story is how slowly she made a professional shift. Going slow, and taking one step at a time, is an important skill that so many of us need to exercise as we grow our businesses, consider leaving our 9-5s, or shift our identities around what work actually means to us.

Today's episode is all about taking small steps consistently to grow your side gig. I share the why, the what, and the how. Enjoy the episode!

Today's conversation is with the founder of RG Adoption Consulting, Rebecca Gruenspan. Becca is a full blown entrepreneur as a consultant facilitating domestic adoptions around the country. Her story is truly inspiring – she started with a f/t job and two side gigs. We hear a lot about “manifesting,” and this can be on the woo side for many of us. But don't skip over this episode if that's not how you typically roll, as  Becca's experience and advice is simple and actionable.

Service-based side gigs are about so much more than making money. Tune in to find out why and what this has to do with your long-term success.

Today's guest is life and leadership coach Kristen Schick. The seeds of Kristen's entrepreneurial journey started to take root during a year long sabbatical she was lucky enough to take during her time in corporate. Her story is one of her skills and experience meeting her interests and passion, and one thing she's always clear about is her core values. We talk about how they inform her coaching and her business, and a whole lot of other relevant tidbits for side giggers.

Welcome to episode 100! Today I've got 10 practical and strategic tips for side gig success. Take notes, listen twice, pass it on to a friend.

Today's guest is Kamala Nair, a copywriter, brand voice expert, and novelist who took the leap into full-blown entrepreneurship about 6 years ago. Kamala not only has great wisdom to share about the entrepreneurial journey, but she's also got great and actionable tips for improving your own copywriting skills.

This week's episode is full of actionable tips to help you get more done in your side gig in less time, and why the cost of distraction is so high. Enjoy the episode!

Today's guest is Katie Nabors, the founder of Northcoast Nutrition, a nutrition consulting business. Katie's energy is infectious and she's got a lot to say about motivation, confidence, fear of failure, and how she uses her experience and strengths as an educator, dancer and athlete to her work. Enjoy.

This week's episode is about why I changed the format of Side Gig School and what it's all about. If you're looking to start or grow your perfect side gig, this one's for you!

Today's guest is Bianca Beach, the founder of Llamacita Foods. It just launched this summer, 2023, and offers, to begin with, 4 taqueria style sauces. Think beachy vibes meets bright Latin flavors. Llamacita Foods has been a dream in the making for about 15 years. Bianca's story is one of passion and pivots and perseverance. Enjoy the episode!

Sometimes in life, and in business, we feel unsupported by loved ones. Today's episode is about how to navigate your side gig and your relationships when the people in your life just don't get it.

Today's guest is Robin Finn, award-winning writer and the founder of Heart, Soul, Pen. Helping women find radical self-expression through writing is her jam. Enjoy!

Today's episode is all about cultivating a mental quality that will inure to the benefit of your side gig success. It will also serve all areas of your life! Get ready for a little bit of philosophy meeting business goals.

Aaron J. Jacobs is the founder of Storied Coaching, an agency that helps tech companies, entrepreneurs and others craft and effectively communicate compelling stories. He works with clients to articulate and convey their own hero's journey and his message is one every entrepreneur should hear. Enjoy the episode.

Today's episode offers a new way to think about your marketing if you're in a rut. Enjoy!

Internationally renowned author and human rights activist Loung Ung started writing as a side gig. Her story is full of passion and purpose and literally turning surviving into thriving. Enjoy the conversation with this very special guest.