The Digital State of Mind

Want to work online, but don't know what you're going to need to get started? In this episode, we go over which tangible and intangible things are going to be essential when starting your online business. What kind of tech do you need? Is it absolutely necessary to take an online course? What do you need to know before you start marketing yourself? Save your spot in the upcoming round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

Have you ever thought about being a content creator, business owner, or building any kind of an audience online, but the cringe of putting yourself out there is stopping you? This episode is FOR YOU. We talk dealing with hate comments, my best tips for pushing through the ick of creating content, and the amazing things that can happen once you do. Save your spot in the upcoming round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

Season 6 is kickin' off, and it's going to be a unique season! In this "Updates with Jess"-style episode, we chat about what it was like at VidCon 2023, facing your fears in order to grow, and ACTUALLY prioritizing New Year's Resolutions...half way through the year. Save your spot in the upcoming round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

It's the last episode of Season Five! If you made it here, I can't thank you enough for listening. We kick off this episode answering one of the biggest questions I get as an online business coach: is it possible to start your online business while working a 9-5 or being a college student? We also chat books, my new kindle, shows, and some life updates. Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Master marketing with the Fluent University courses

It's back again baby! I had a BUNCH of you respond to our anonymous form this season, and I'm leavin' no stone unturned. We answer questions and hot takes on connecting with potential clients in the DMs, how to start on free info alone, working with human design and your partner, membership-style programs, retainer packages, what to say on socials after taking a break, starting as virtual assistant outside of the U.S. and SO much more. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Master marketing with the Fluent University courses Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy

Sydney is back for Season 5! Since she was on the Digital State of Mind Season 2, she's become a cycle syncing expert and integrated that into her coaching. But what is cycle syncing, and how can you use it to your advantage as a business owner? We cover that, what has changed since she was last on the podcast, the BookTok rabbit hole, pivoting your business...the whole nine yards. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Submit to our Anonymous Form Master marketing with the Fluent University courses

In this episode, we're answering one of the biggest questions I get as a coach: "how do I scale my business beyond being a virtual assistant or becoming a coach?" Pivoting into coaching is NOT the only way to make over $10k months in the online space, nor is it for everyone! We talk about how to build your goals around your life, options for scaling that don't involve an entire business pivot, and the truth behind scaling packages and pricing. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide Submit to our Anonymous Form Master marketing with the Fluent University courses

What is the online coaching pipeline, and how is it affecting this generation of online entrepreneurs? It's just you and me once again as we dive into some of the themes I've seen in the digital coaching industry the past few years. Not only that, but we also get into trends in the corporate world that reflect the online business space, my recent obsession with gardening, as well as how it's possible to coach about something that you no longer do yourself. Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide

It's our second (unhinged) guest episode of this season! We're chatting with social media manager, Courtney Weimer, about her journey from the fashion merchandising world to social media management in the middle of the online business pandemic boom. We also talk finding content inspiration, icks, and this season of Love is Blind. Follow Courtney on Instagram Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

Guests are officially back! In this episode, we chat with online business manager, Kailyn Sprinkle, about her journey from virtual assistant to online business manager. We talk through some of the main differences between VA and OBM, how to build trust with your clients when making the switch to OBM, and stick with us...after the firing jokes and descriptions of our contact photos, we promise we get into the good stuff. At 39:06, Kailyn wants you to know "THE PHRASE I WAS THINKING OF WAS 'TRANSFERABLE SKILLS'." Follow Kailyn on Instagram Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Submit to our Anonymous Form

We're starting off our fifth (WHAT) season with my favorite DSOM tradition: talking life, business, and online updates. In this episode, we chat DCA, a stolen phone, the freedom to take trips, interior decorating, the TikTok ban, and The Bachelor. Save your spot in the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Master marketing with the Fluent University courses Submit to our Anonymous Form

To close off the season, we dive into what's been going on behind the scenes - 2023 goal setting, my thoughts on the 75 soft challenge, simplifying and slowing down, and beyond. Thank you so much for listening to this season, and I can't wait to see you in the next one! Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

HOT TAKE INCOMING! This one has been on my mind for a while, because it's a huge topic of conversation in the online business coach space. In this episode, we talk about some of the caveats to setting boundaries early on in your business...and I know not everyone is going to agree with me on this one. Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Nowadays, we're sold to online at every turn. Over the past couple of years, we've started to see a HUGE shift in marketing style. Creators and online business owners are leaning into unpolished points of connection instead of hard selling. In this episode, we talk about how showing people who you are is the best way to sell yourself, why that works, and ways to do it yourself. Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

In this episode, we're diving into my anonymous question form to answer questions and respond to some SPICY takes from all of you! We talk about the coaching industry, investing in online programs, getting scammed, real results, and the truth about entrepreneurship. Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Buying, renting, and selling property can be a really specific experience when you're self-employed. Since I've done a TON of that over the past few years, I wanted to let you in on some of the mistakes I've made over the course of my journey with real estate, as well as what you need to know when buying property, taking out a loan, consulting a lending agent or loan officer, and working with a realtor as a business owner. I also answer your questions about real estate from Instagram! Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Today we are talking about running your online business while having ADHD. I asked my followers on Instagram, and this is something a lot of business owners struggle with when working online. In this episode we talk about the heightened fears that come with starting a business with ADHD, my own experience being diagnosed, how differently it can show up for people and how to navigate your symptoms while owning a business online. Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Should you start a whole new Instagram account for your business? In this episode of Digital State of Mind, I answer probably one of the most asked questions I get. I dive into whether you should use your current account when starting your online business, the importance of quality over quantity, and where to draw the line between what's too personal to post on your business Instagram account. Wondering how to start your business online? Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

We're back, baby! Season Four is officially here! To kick it off, I'm pulling back the curtain on all things Vidcon, this year's trips, changes in my business, moving, buying and selling a house, and having dogs while working from home. Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram Wondering how to start your business online? Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide!

We are wrapping up this season with a transparent chat about life updates, business plans, mental health, and what's coming down the pipeline in 2022. Thank you so much for listening to Season Three of the Digital State of Mind Podcast, and we'll see you in Season Four! Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram Check out my IGTVs or the Fast Track to VA Guide if you're not sure how to start your business online

Today I have Sarah Ellefson, User Experience Writer, joining me to talk about how to distinguish your brand voice and the art of storytelling. We talk about mindset when making pivots in your business, running a business as a mom, and finding the balance between living in the moment and recording the moment for content. Brand Voice Resources for DSOM Listeners Follow Sarah on Instagram Follow BRANDSPEAK on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

How much is too much when sharing online? Podcast guest Erika Eileen, Sex and Confidence Coach, joins me in this episode to talk about the importance of having confidence in your business, addressing hard feelings of jealousy in your community, and being vulnerable in the online space. Follow Erika on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

“It's figuring out what is the optimal production situation for you. It's not about making the right thing, it's about being the person who can make good stuff,” (35:01). Josh Terry, Performance Consultant and Coach, joins me in this episode to talk about something a little different than usual here on the DSOM! We chat about the importance of leaning into your strengths and understanding your creative limitations when making content. Follow Josh on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

“We do the best job when we're inspired” (19:05). In this episode of DSOM, I have Jackie Sterna, Commercial and Brand Photographer, joining me to talk about what exactly goes into a brand photoshoot. We touch on the importance of having professional brand imagery as a business owner, staying inspired when choosing your clients, and how to stay on top of fast-moving trends. Follow Jackie on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram Check out Jackie's Pinterest for '20-'21 trends and timeless ideas

“I truly believe the reason people are successful is because of who you are at your core. When you let who YOU are shine through, that is what's going to make you successful,“ (07:55). In this episode, I have Chandler Holsapple, Trademark Lawyer and my own lawyer, here with me to talk about legalities for online businesses and the differences between directly copying vs. being inspired by someone online. Follow Chandler on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

“We're not actually scared of sales, we're scared of how we've been sold to” (10:39). ​​Today I have podcast guest Melanie Aubert, Marketing and Mindset Coach, talking about selling yourself online, trends in Instagram selling tactics, and understanding sales psychology from a feminine point of view. Follow Melanie on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

In this episode of DSOM, I have Brand Designer, Alyssa Nguyen, joining me to talk about working in the online space and how it can affect your mental health. Alyssa points out how easy it is to merge your passions with your expertise and how the hierarchy of corporate jobs, in contrast, can force you to exclude those passions. Follow Alyssa on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Today I have Lo Galloway, Course Creator and Business Strategist, joining me to talk about what exactly goes into a successful course, accessibility when it comes to learning online and taking a step back to remember what it feels like to be a beginner. Follow Lo on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Welcome back to the Digital State of Mind podcast! I cannot believe how fast season 3 has come! We are starting this season off casually, letting you know what you can expect this time around. I catch you up on my life and the many transitions I, my home, and my business have been going through. Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide if you're not sure how to start your business online

Today, we wrap up season 2 of Digital State of Mind by talking about calculated risks when uncertainty in business is inevitable and the misconceptions behind the “success comes from hard work” trope in our society. Don't forget to leave a rating and review of the podcast if you enjoyed listening as much as I enjoyed recording! Stay tuned for season 3 of DSOM coming soon. Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide if you're not sure how to start your business online Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

“The only rules that are really out there are the ones that we put on ourselves and the people we're meant to have will be with us regardless of the decisions we make.” (15:29) Podcast guest Chelsea, Success Coach and Photographer, joins me in this episode to chat about defining yourself in your business and beating your comparison mindset. Follow Chelsea on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

“If you are going to be good in your industry, you have to learn by doing… If I'm going to do this I'm actually going to try it and figure it out,” (06:39). Podcast guest Mario Moreno, Social Media Marketer and Entrepreneur, joins me in this episode to talk about social media in 2022, how much the online space can change, and the importance of evolving with it. Follow Mario on Instagram Follow We Spill the Tea on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Podcast guest Carolina Pilar, Marketing Strategist and co-coach for Digital Creatives Academy, joins me in this episode to talk about mental health, pivoting career paths, and taking action to gain the freedom that comes with being a freelancer. Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Follow Carolina on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

In this episode, I have Chelsea Winstead, DFY Service Provider Mentor, here with me to talk scaling for your online business. Is it possible without becoming a coach? We help answer one of my most asked questions and the possibilities to scale outside of business coaching. Follow Chelsea on Instagram Follow HerHQ on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

“While we grow in one direction with our thoughts about money or what we're willing to share, there's so much that's still to be learned in the online space,” (07:46). Today I have Dondrea Owens, Certified Public Accountant and my personal CFO, joining me to talk about finances, and managing your money as an online service provider. Follow Dondrea on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

"I'm so grateful for every stage in my business because it taught me exactly what I needed to then get to the next level each time." (16:59) In this episode, I have Sydney Kerr, Pinterest Strategist and Fluent-University co-founder, joining me to talk about niching down services and what it takes to be a Pinterest Manager. Sign up for Pin & Thrive Follow Sydney on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Podcast guest Addison Bowen, Business Coach and Hypnotherapist, joins me in this episode to talk about burnout, finding alignment within your business, and eliminating mindset beliefs that are ultimately holding you back. Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy Follow Addison on Instagram Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram

Is the online space oversaturated? In the opening episode of Season 2, I explore the question I've been asked the most as an online business coach. I get into how we never really think about this for other professions, so why is the fear of oversaturation holding you back from starting your online business? Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram Check out my IGTVs or my Fast Track to VA Guide if you're not sure how to start your business online

We close this season on this note: “It can be really easy to stop putting yourself in uncomfortable situations that challenge you once you've started a successful business, and that's something that we really have to make a concerted effort to not be doing,“ (12:09). I can't thank you enough for listening this far along and can't wait to see what next season will bring! Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalstateofmind/ If you're wondering how to start your business online, check out my IGTVs - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/channel/ or the Fast Track to VA Guide - https://itsjessicahawks.com/fast-track-to-va-guide Sign up for the next Digital Millennials Masterclass - https://thedigitalmillennials.com/live-masterclass Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy - https://itsjessicahawks.com/digital-creatives-academy

In this episode, we talk about what Google can and what Google can't do for you whenever you're starting your online business. I get into why being resourceful as an entrepreneur is key and the importance of consuming only relevant information at the beginning of your business journey. Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalstateofmind/ Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy - https://itsjessicahawks.com/digital-creatives-academy

Podcast guest Alex Krahling, founder of High Moon Studio and Brand Educator, joins me to discuss the differences between corporate and the online space, growing pains in business, and betting on yourself as an entrepreneur. Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow High Moon Studio on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/highmoonstudio/ Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalstateofmind/

“Oftentimes we're forced into a college situation when we're fresh out of high school and that is a huge responsibility to place on someone of that age,” (06:14). In this episode, we get a little controversial. I talk about my own experience with college, and why tangible results beat a college degree any day. Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalstateofmind/ Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy - https://itsjessicahawks.com/digital-creatives-academy

“No one who's doing more than you is ever going to judge you, only those who are doing less,” (1:03). Podcast guest Erin Mortenson, Virtual Assistant Coach and co-founder of the Digital Millennials, joins me to talk about mindset shifts, starting your own business versus joining an MLM, and what exactly makes a good business coach. Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erin.mort/ Sign up for the next Digital Millennials Masterclass - https://thedigitalmillennials.com/

The online business space itself has started to evolve into its own economy. In this episode, I get into how the pandemic in 2020 made space for more opportunities within the online business space for both previous and new entrepreneurs. Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalstateofmind/ If you're wondering how to start your business online, check out my IGTVs - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/channel/ or the Fast Track to VA Guide - https://itsjessicahawks.com/fast-track-to-va-guide

Podcast guest Lauriel Arkeah, Virtual Assistant and Mentor, joins me to talk about the importance of your “why”, her experience breaking generational curses, and navigating being a woman of color in the online space. Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow Lauriel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurielarkeah/ Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy - https://itsjessicahawks.com/digital-creatives-academy Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalstateofmind/

We start this season by diving deep into what it was like being a college dropout without a plan, to then becoming a Virtual Assistant turned 7-figure business coach. Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjessicahawks/ Follow the Digital State of Mind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalstateofmind/ Sign up for the next Digital Millennials Masterclass - https://thedigitalmillennials.com/ Join the next round of Digital Creatives Academy - https://itsjessicahawks.com/digital-creatives-academy