Unlock Your Potential with Kimberly Buchanan

Turning your hobby into a full-time business is a process that takes time and advance preparation. Especially if it means you are walking away from your J.O.B. In this episode, I am joined by Amber Guyton, a corporate money girl, turned creative entrepreneur. She spent a decade in financial services while starting her side hustle on the side. Recently Amber took a leap of faith and decided to pursue her business, in a totally different market, full time. Today she's living the dream. Amber shares her journey, and all the steps she took to grow her business and brand, including how she obtained her first paying clients, cost savings tips, and steps you can take to ensure you are starting off in a way that will not leave you broke, stressed and wondering if you've made the right decision. Don't miss this incredibly educational episode. We invite you to so sit back and get the tips you need to start your side hustle or full-time business. Resource Links: Episode show notes: kimberlybuchanan.com/13 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

What if trying to live a perfect life, was holding you back from living your best life? The struggle to attain and maintain perfection often keeps us from experiencing true happiness and attaining our innermost goals. In this episode, you'll discover first-hand, the dangers of letting opportunities and experiences slip by, just because you're waiting for the perfect moment. Kimberly also shares how to identify and avoid the trap of perfection and embrace the power of doing things now. Are you ready to live your best life this year? Let's get to it. Resource Links: Episode show notes: kimberlybuchanan.com/12 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

Are you looking for a way to cover your emergency expenses? Are you looking for financial freedom or the ability to take that vacation or invest in a new property? Unlike a day job where you focus on getting things done for an employer, a side hustle allows you to run with your creativity, freely, without fear and it also gives you the confidence to grow out of your comfort zone. In this episode, Kimberly shares three ways a side hustle can change your life. Whether you're ready to quit your job or you're looking for a plan beyond your day job, this episode will give you a head-start on what you need to make your own way to financial freedom. Resource Links: Episode show notes: kimberlybuchanan.com/11 FREE Side Hustle Quiz –See if you're ready. Get instant results. Get Your Podcast Off The Ground! - A 52-Page Planner Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

Finding the right balance between business and mental health is critical in optimizing the success of your business. Identifying your baseline and setting the right boundaries to avoid mental burnout will help you feel better and improve your overall performance. In this episode, Kimberly is joined by Kevin Polky, founder of KP Counseling and a licensed counselor and clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience. Kevin shares how business professionals and entrepreneurs can identify your baseline, set boundaries, and support your mental health. He also shares different symptoms and strategies that you can use to curb burnout to achieve an optimal balance. Don't miss this incredibly educational episode. We invite you to so sit back and get the tools you need to amp your mental health AND your business! Resource Links: Episode show notes: https://kimberlybuchanan.com/10 Get Your Podcast Off The Ground! - A 52-Page Planner Connect with Kevin: Website: https://kevinpolky.com/ Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

In this episode of The Unlock Your Potential Podcast, Kimberly shares how she manages a busy household in addition to a thriving business. As a wife and mother of two teenage boys, there is no shortage of tasks to be completed and certainly no time to be wasted. Listen in as Kimberly breaks down four actionable tips that will help you organize, plan, and delegate your daily tasks all while gaining control of your life and career! Resource Links: The Morning Rituals eBook: https://kimberlybuchanan.com/product/morning-rituals-ebook/ This eBook looks at the morning routines of some of the most successful people in the world, with action steps you'll want to start implementing as early as tomorrow morning. Episode show notes: kimberlybuchanan.com/09 Get $25 OFF your FIRST two Freshly orders Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

Being married or in a relationship should not be a barrier to pursue your dreams. But oftentimes, we're afraid to start a new business or side hustle out of fear that we may not have our spouse's support. In this episode, Kimberly invites her husband, David Buchanan, on the podcast to share his experience with supporting her in the business, the concerns he had, the responsibilities a spouse takes on, and the best way to have a conversation with your spouse. Learn how to lead the conversation and encourage your spouse to be supportive of your new business venture. Resource Links: Free Business Start-up Checklist Episode show notes: kimberlybuchanan.com/08 Get $25 OFF your FIRST two Freshly orders Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

In this episode, Chrishon Lampley joins Kimberly to share her amazing journey as a negociant, wine enthusiast and founder of Love Cork Screw Wines. They talk about everything from having the right attitude and skills to overcome the barriers holding you back from unlocking your potential, to some great advice on starting a new business and everything in between. Being scared to take that leap and work on your dreams can stop you from achieving success. But as we learn from this podcast guest, the best way to get started is by taking small steps towards your goals. So don't miss this episode, grab a glass of wine, relax and let's get started! Resource Links: Episode show notes: https://kimberlybuchanan.com/07 Free Business Start-up Checklist Connect with Chrishon: Website: https://www.lovecorkscrew.com/ Use the code LOVE for 15% off Be sure to watch the Unlock Your Potential Instagram page @unlockyourpotentialpodcast for your chance to win a free bottle of Love Cork Screw Wine. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

For this New Year, let's help you achieve your goals effectively by being an intentional person. Being intentional requires having a clear picture of what you want, removing everything that stands between you and the life you want to live, creating goals, and achieving your objectives. In addition to educating yourself in the areas you need to improve. In this episode, Kimberly shares the necessary steps to create the smart goals that will get you close to your dreams. Resource Links: Episode show notes: kimberlybuchanan.com/06 Get $25 OFF your FIRST two Freshly orders Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Attorney John Lanpher, to discuss the necessary steps for setting up your business the right way, the importance of reading and understanding the fine print of agreements, tips on how to protect your personal assets, plus a fantastic list of questions you should be asking a potential attorney like John. If you're thinking about starting a new business and setting up an LLC, Corporation, etc. is scary to think about, this episode is for you! This episode should not be construed as legal advice so keep in mind that one size does not fit all and be sure to consult with an attorney. Resource Links: Episode show notes: https://kimberlybuchanan.com/05 5 Questions To Ask When Selecting A Small Business Attorney: https://kimberlybuchanan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pink-Road-Map-to-Success-Workbook-Page.pdf Connect with Attorney John Lanpher Website: https://guyerlaw.com/attorneys/attorney-john-d-lanpher/ Email: jlanpher@guyerlaw.com Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

In this episode, Kimberly introduces Teraza Stacy as her very first guest on The Unlock Your Potential Podcast. Ms. Stacy is a former coaching client of Kimberly's and creator of Stacy James Creative, a blog and business that focuses on DIY, interior design, style, and organization. The same lessons Teraza shares are easily replicable in your life: the value of saying no, pushing your way past the fear of getting started on your goals, the need to first address yourself and your schedule before working on your goals, freeing up time by creating more time for yourself, and starting with what you have instead of waiting to accumulate everything you think you need to get started. Resource Links: Episode show notes: https://kimberlybuchanan.com/04 Connect with Stacy James Creative: E-Design: https://stacyjamescreative.com/contact/ Website: https://StacyJamesCreative.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacyjamescreative/ Email: teraza@stacyjamescreative.com Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

In EPISODE 3 of the Unlock Your Potential Podcast, Kimberly shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone to try something new - speaking at a virtual conference! Listen in to discover her top FIVE tips on how to successfully prepare and deliver from a virtual stage, like the professional that you are. Preparedness and having a strategy is the perfect equation for a successful presentation. Resource Links: Episode show notes: www.kimberlybuchanan.com/03 Neewer ring light: https://amzn.to/34JVKMv Free virtual backgrounds: https://unsplash.com/s/photos/business-backgrounds Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit https://www.kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories with Kimberly on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #UnlockYourPotentialMovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

In EPISODE 2 of the Unlock Your Potential Podcast, Kimberly shares her personal story and the inspiration behind the Unlock Your Potential brand. Hear all about the defining moment when she started her journey from STUCK to UNSTOPPABLE, and the FOUR THINGS she's learned along the way that can help you start on your own path towards the life you desire. If you have a desire to share your skills and talent with the world, but something is holding you back, Kimberly's story will inspire and motivate you to start right where you are today, with only what you have. That's always enough! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #unlockyourpotentialmovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support

Welcome to the Unlock Your Potential Podcast! This is a business and motivational podcast designed for women who are smart, skilled, creative and ready to use their skillset to reach goals beyond their day jobs. Bestselling author, speaker and transformation coach Kimberly Buchanan is ready to share her best tools, tips, training, and resources to help you find your passion and pursue your purpose. In EPISODE 1, Kimberly shares her inspiration for starting a podcast and gives you a quick rundown of what you can expect to hear in future episodes. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode, and visit kimberlybuchanan.com for more great resources, tips and products. Share your own stories on social about how you are using your skill sets to reach new goals with the hashtag #unlockyourpotentialmovement. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kimsbuchanan and on Facebook @kimsbuchanan1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimsbuchanan/support