Podcast appearances and mentions of Abby Walker

We spoke with Katie Findlay, who currently stars on The CW's Walker Independence. Fans were disappointed when the network decided not to renew the show for a second season. So, while the show remains in limbo with hopes of finding a home somewhere else, we spoke with Katie about her history in the industry, why she loved working on the show so much, and what her hopes are moving forward. Katie was one of the nicest people I have ever spoken to and I felt so comfortable speaking with her that we could have a deep and honest conversation that was extremely refreshing. So I hope the show finds a home, but if not I am sure we will be seeing Katie on another great project soon. = Host: Monica Gleberman Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah Social Media Graphic: Jojo -- Synopsis: Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems. *All episodes of Walker Independence are available to stream for free on The CW app. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SilenceonSet and Instagram @SilenceonSetPod

Not only is it a colossal challenge trying to spark a career in film and television, but once you get there, the pressure rarely lets up. How does one manage such non-stop stressors, especially the ones that are entirely out of an artist's control? There's no be-all, end-all answer to that question, but over the years, Katherine McNamara's built up an especially effective and inspiring set of tools and ideas to ensure she'll continue forging forward, and likely inspire others to do the same in the process.McNamara joined me for a Collider Ladies Night conversation to put the spotlight on two recent projects, Charlie Day's feature directorial debut, Fool's Paradise, and her new CW series, Walker: Independence, which sadly was canceled the day after we recorded. Fool's Paradise stars Day as a mute man who's plucked off the street by Ray Liotta's character, a producer desperate to replace an actor who won't come out of his trailer and, it turns out, Day's character looks exactly like this actor. As for Walker: Independence, that one was a prequel series to The CW's Walker starring Jared Padalecki. Set in the 1800s, McNamara headlined as Abby Walker, Padalecki's character's ancestor. Even though The CW did cut the show after just one season, there are reports circulating that it is on the hunt for a new home.Whether Walker: Independence continues on elsewhere or not, there's no doubt McNamara will thrive in front of and eventually behind the lens. During our Collider Ladies Night conversation, we revisited her journey in theater, film, and television including a number of key influences she met along the way who proved pivotal in shaping her outlook on industry operations and what it means to be a strong leader and collaborator on set.Hear all about it on this edition of Collider Ladies Night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke to Katherine McNamara shortly after announcements were made, leaving 'Walker: Independence' in limbo. Not sure if the show will be picked up or not, we went on to discuss the importance of having a show like it on the network, how much change it was doing, and the importance of being able to show a vast range of people coming together despite their differences to work towards a common goal. McNamara and I spoke about a possible Outlander and Walker: Independence crossover (I would love for it to happen, and McNamara is friends with the cast of Outlander, including its male lead, Sam Heughan). We also went over Abby's journey, how Abby could sleep with Tom, my hope that she has at least a one-night stand with Hoyt next season, and of course, where we stand regarding the show moving forward. McNamara is one of the nicest people to talk to; she has become a great friend and spent extra time with me to make sure she answered all of my questions and a rapid-fire of fan questions pulled from Twitter. She is generous, she is gorgeous inside and out, and she is a fantastic person. I am keeping my fingers crossed for a renewal or a pickup somewhere. Host: Monica Gleberman Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah Social Media Graphic: Jojo -- Synopsis: Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems. *All episodes of Walker: Independence can be found for free on the CW app to stream or on HBO Max (if you have a subscription) Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SilenceonSet and Instagram @SilenceonSetPod

We spoke to Justin Johnson Cortez exclusively about all things 'Walker: Independence' and how important having a show that is real and authentic (especially when it comes to diversity, native languages, and wardrobe). Cortez went on to discuss his character, Calian, and how much he evolves over the season from being Abby's friend to ultimately becoming part of the gang trying to take down the "bad guys." Of course we also had to discuss some fun things like his costume, if he took anything from set, and his hair regime (because we are all jealous of the beautiful hair), and the shenaniganson set. Cortez also gave us some insights into some fun happening when the camera was not rolling and what he is looking forward to if the show gets renewed. Host: Monica Gleberman Editor: Marianna Randazzo Social Media Graphic: Jojo -- Synopsis: Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems. *All episodes of Walker:Independence can be found for free on the CW app to stream or on HBO Max (if you have a subscription) Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SilenceonSet and Instagram @SilenceonSetPod

Philemon Chambers plays Deputy Augustus on The CW's Walker: Independence. Chambers (who said I can call him Philly) spoke about the importance of diversity on the show and how it's not being used to further the storyline but exists because it should. We discussed the evolution of Augustus from when we first met him to the epic finale, with Augustus being the one to get that final shot in. Philly is one of the most accessible people to speak to; we found ourselves laughing and connecting personally before hitting the record button. We spoke about life, what we have in common, and our overall experiences. He is so loving and supportive of his cast and is humbled by the position he has been graced with. In addition, we both shared our mutual appreciation of trying to destigmatize mental health. We hope to be able to create a more serious forum in the future where we can discuss it in depth because, as he mentions, 'no one is alone in this.' Regardless, Chambers was one of the brightest lights we have had on the podcast, and his insights into the storyline, his character, his castmates, and ultimately his life are ones that I aspire to bottle up. Hope you enjoy getting to know "Philly" as much as I did. Host: Monica Gleberman Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah Social Media Graphic: Jojo -- Synopsis: Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems. *Walker: Independence is available to stream for free on The CW app.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SilenceonSet and Instagram @SilenceonSetPod

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to earn multiple seven figures? Have you ever wondered who these people are and how money and the obtaining of it has affected their lives? If so, I have just the guest for you this week, as I'm welcoming Abby Walker to the show. Abby has built her business from zero to multiple seven figures, and she joins me to share her journey, how her thoughts about money have evolved, and the impact your own thoughts about money can have on your business.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theuncommonway.com/28   Want clarity? Talk with Jenna about whether the Clarity Accelerator is right for you: https://www.theuncommonway.com/schedule  

Katherine McNamara, plays Abby Walker, on The CW's new hit prequel, Walker: Independence. The prequel was announced after Walker (starring Jared Padalecki) became an instant success. McNamara who is no stranger to playing a bad ass, plays Abby Walker, a survivor who is determined to keep moving forward after her husband gets murdered in front of her eyes. Walker ends up in Independence, Texas in search of justice and comes across all sorts of fun characters. McNamara said she had so much fun playing Abby Walker and working on developing her story and getting into the details of her character. She had fun in the period clothing (which she said is a mix of vintage and hand made items), as well as, working with Matt Barr (Hoyt Rawlins). McNamera said its quite a ride that Abby is going to go through this season but is proud of what she has accomplished so far. So lots of chaos ahead! Also for all those Outlander fans, McNamera does discuss not only the tartan in her promo photo but a little side anedote about Sam Heughan. Host: Monica Gleberman Editor: Polina Jdanova Social Media Graphic: Jojo -- Synopsis: Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems. *Walker: Independence airs Thursdays on The CW and is available for streaming on The CW's website the following day. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SilenceonSet and Instagram @SilenceonSetPod

Katherine McNamara recently joined host Elias in the cave on Press Day. You can see Katherine on CW's 'Walker Independence' as Abby Collins 'Walker' We enjoyed watching an early release here at the "cave" cant wait for everyone to check it out! Walker Independence - Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems. Walker Independence premieres on CW Oct 6th and every episode of Walker Independence will be available for free on The CW app or CWTV.com the following day. You can watch this interview on YouTube  https://youtu.be/v6kBRVdM3DQ Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates  www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias    

Katherine McNamara, star of The CW's Walker Independence joins us to talk all about her leading role in the highly anticipated prequel series to the hit series Walker. Katherine shares her experience working on the series, which turns the classic Western genre on its head, with instead of the “traditional” leading male and hero, instead the series is led by McNamara and shows the reversal of the hero's quest for justice and revenge as her character Abby Walker seeks her husband's killer with the help of townspeople and fellow outsiders. Walker Independence premieres Thursday, October 6th at 9pm ET on The CW  

Katherine McNamara, star of The CW's Walker Independence, joins us to talk about her leading role in the highly anticipated prequel series to the hit series Walker. Katherine shares her experience working on the series, which turns the classic Western genre on its head; instead of the "traditional" leading male hero, McNamara's character Abby Walker is not a damsel in distress. Rather, she takes charge as she seeks her husband's killer with the help of townspeople and fellow outsiders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediavillage/message

In this episode we chat with the marvellous Rosa Rankin Gee about her wonderful novel Dreamland. We also meet writer Abby Walker to discuss her new collection of eerie short stories , check in with Ben at the wonderful Interesting Books in Berwick Upon Tweed & we have a fantastic performance by poet Kate Bradley too. Thanks as ever to Kibrom Birhane for the use of Maleda taken from his album Here and There.Linkswww.fieldzine.com @fieldzinewww.rosarankingee.com@sarahjarrettartwww.interestingbooks.co.uk@createbradley@spencermasonlife@fieldzine /www.fieldzine.com

It is a pleasure to welcome actor, producer, and writer Justin Johnson Cortez to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Santa Paula, California – just outside of rustic Ojai – Justin still lives in the rural house he grew up in. As a youth, he loved and excelled in everything athletic from skateboarding to football. However, he was not until his mid-20s that Justin began showing an interest in acting. He took classes, which ultimately lead him to be signed by an agent and a manager. At this same time, Justin began writing as he did not see roles that featured characters like him. Half Native Yaqui and Latino on his mother's side, Justin Johnson-Cortez stated that he was disappointed in the lack of representation in film and television. Starting this fall, Justin will star in the CW's Walker: Independence as Calian. Set in the late 1800s, Walker: Independence follows Abby Walker (played by Kate McNamara) on her revenge after being left for dead while her husband was murdered. Calian, serves as her Native guide as they head to Independence. Along the way, the duo crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins (played by Matt Barr), which leads to an entangled relationship for the three characters. Justin takes on this role with the weight of his ancestors on his shoulders. A Native Yaqui, he learned to speak Apache through an Apache translator on set. He also performed his own stunts including horseback. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Justin Johnson Cortez previewed The CW's Walker: Independence and his short film: The Fall.

On The AV Club, Abby Walker treated us this week to the soundtrack of Gummo and a bit from the discography of Harmony Korine. Things go from heavy to Holly (Buddy).

Abby did a great job sharing her love and heart for the Gospel and the Japanese people. Please consider supporting her! You can find more info at: https://iminc.org/im-missionaries/abby-walker/ #flagshipchurch #erie #FWBIM --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daryl-grimes/support

“I wanted you to actually be there to see these people, to see how lost without hope they are, because I want you to go back eventually.” During a six-week trip to Japan through the IM, Inc. College Mission Program, Abby Walker felt burdened for the people there, and realized God’s calling on her life to return and minister. She was approved to return to Japan for a two-year missionary internship, and she is seeking prayer and financial partners for her ministry. Visit https://iminc.org/missionaries/awalker/ to see how you can support Abby. #NAFWB

“I wanted you to actually be there to see these people, to see how lost without hope they are, because I want you to go back eventually.” During a six-week trip to Japan through the IM, Inc. College Mission Program, Abby Walker felt burdened for the people there, and realized God’s calling on her life to return and minister. She was approved to return to Japan for a two-year missionary internship, and she is seeking prayer and financial partners for her ministry. Visit https://iminc.org/missionaries/awalker/ to see how you can support Abby. #NAFWB

It was 2012 and Abby Walker was a full time working mom in corporate America who had lost her passion. No longer feeling that fire in her soul she felt herself hitting up against wall after wall of mental blocks that left her feeling unworthy to receive more. It took a failed project and learning how to admit her limiting beliefs out loud before the true change started to happen and her annual income quickly became her daily. Join Ursula and Abby as they talk about finding your passion and working on letting go of the limiting beliefs that hold us back. Ursula's Takeaways: Vivian Lou (4:55) Before Your Commit (8:05) I Didn’t Feel Worthy (13:18) Speak It Out Loud (17:38) Handshake With The Universe (21:39) Energetic Match (24:18) Afford Peace And Freedom (27:43) A Constant Journey (31:29) Guest Bio: Abby Walker is a CEO, author, wife, and mom on a mission to help alleviate people’s (mostly women’s) pain so they can become the greatest versions of themselves.⠀ She is the Founder and CEO of Vivian Lou, a line of insoles that empower women to wear heels 4x longer without pain so they can focus more on their dreams and less on their feet.  She is also the CEO of TAOG, a line of all-natural, topical products that powerfully soothe our aching bodies so we get back to doing the things we love without the pain. She’s also author of the book Strap On a Pair written to inspire fellow middle-aged, middle-management, middle-class moms to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more.  Abby currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with her amazing husband, two incredible kiddos, a rescue cat and the sweetest street dog. Connect with Abby: Vivian Lou - vivianlou.com TAOG - Thisistaog.com SPECIAL OFFER: 25% off at Vivian Lou and TAOG with code QUANTUM25 About Ursula Mentjes  Ursula Mentjes is an award-winning Entrepreneur and Sales Expert. She will transform the way you think about selling so you can reach your revenue goals with less anxiety and less effort! Ursula specializes in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and other performance modalities to help clients double and triple their sales fast.   Honing her skills at an international technical training company, where she began her career in her early twenties, Ursula increased sales by 90% in just one year. Just 5 years later, when the company’s annual revenue was in the tens of millions, Ursula advanced to the position of President at just 27.  Sales guru Brian Tracy endorsed her first book, Selling with Intention, saying, “This powerful, practical book shows you how to connect with customers by fully understanding the sales process from the inside out. It really works!” Ursula is also the author of One Great Goal, Selling with Synchronicity and The Belief Zone, which received the Beverly Hills President’s Choice award.  Her Podcast, Double Your Sales NOW, is available on iTunes, iHeartRadio and other outlets.   Ursula also serves as Past Statewide Chairperson of the NAWBO-CA Education Fund and Past President of NAWBO-CA. She is the recipient of the SBA’s Women in Business Champion and a recipient of the Willow Tree’s Extraordinary Example and Extraordinary Entrepreneur Awards, the NAWBO-IE ANITA Award, chosen as PDP’s Extraordinary Speaker, PDP’s Business Woman of the Year, the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards Finalist and the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from two Presidents.  She has shared the stage with bestselling author Loral Langemeier, Les Brown, Tom Antion, Lisa Nichols, Giuliana Rancic and many others!  Her clients include Aflac, Ebenezer and Fairview Hospitals, New York Life, Paychex and more!  She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Communication from St. Olaf College and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursulamentjessalescoach/ Facebook:...

Abby Walker was recently approved to go to Japan with #FWBIM​. Take a few moments to get to know her and her passion to serve the Lord among the Japanese people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daryl-grimes/support

A self portrait told in the negative told through other peoples songs, poems, stories and warnings about the host. Contributors: Dave Sewelson, Tom Roe, Lee Keitz, Sharon Mashihi, Larry Clark, Synn Stern, Abby Walker, Sarah Sloat, Shephanie Boyce, Scott Phillips, (Teresa Caruso), Karen Crumley, Jen Fisher, Laurie Collyer, and Adam Marnie.

It's incredible how a global crisis can change our perspective on so many different levels. The good news is this change of mindset that many business owners are going through right now is generating new opportunities. In this week's episode, let's talk about how serial entrepreneurs are succeeding during this pandemic with my special guest Abby Walker. Part One of ‘How Serial Entrepreneurs Are Succeeding During This Pandemic with Abby Walker’ Abby Walker is a CEO, author, wife, and mom on a mission to help alleviate people's (mostly women's) pain so they can become the greatest versions of themselves. She is the Founder and CEO of Vivian Lou, a line of insoles that empower women to wear heels 4x longer without pain so they can focus more on their dreams and less on their feet.  She is also the CEO of TAOG, a line of all-natural, topical products that powerfully soothe our aching bodies, so we get back to doing the things we love without the pain. She's the host of Undercover Woo Podcast, where she curates the information that helps both women find ways to quiet self-doubt. Live unapologetically. Feel less overwhelmed. Clean the homes and bodies in which we live. Strengthen our intuition. And become unstoppable in our pursuit of peace and freedom.  She's also the author of the book Strap on a Pair written to inspire fellow middle-aged, middle-management, middle-class moms to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more.  Abby currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with her amazing husband, two incredible kiddos, a rescue cat, and the sweetest street dog. “Focus on what brings more profit to your company.” — Ursula Mentjes (12:38-12:39) How does a social entrepreneur like Abby Walker deal with this pandemic while managing her multi-million-dollar companies?  In 2018, she partnered up with an affiliate group, and she had an urge to try something different. So, she stumbled upon this company that takes products, bundles it, and advertises on your behalf, and you pay them a commission for each sale. It was a great setup and a great organization. The volume that they were pumping through Vivian Lou was incredible. Their partnership helped Abby hit her million-dollars sales goal in November 2018, which is UNBELIEVABLE in a good way! In March 2019, their profits had started to go down slowly. The funny thing is, she had this mantra back in 2019, where she used to say, "I don't know what I'm doing!" and that came to fruition. It was like a self-fulling prophecy because it made her think, "Maybe it's time for a change!"  She went through her entire credit card statement. It turned out that Abby wasn't using half of the services that she was paying for. And that was like the defining moment where she had the chance to pivot and reset. Part Two of ‘How Serial Entrepreneurs Are Succeeding During This Pandemic with Abby Walker’ Before the pandemic, I think all of us were like, "It's 2020, let's make our goals happen!" But what were the changes Abby had to make for her business to work out? Specifically, for Vivian Lou and TAOG, she fell in love with direct to consumer marketing again, which is where the sweet spot is in terms of creativity and profitability. She stopped chasing after the numbers and started focusing on what really matters. It's interesting how she's vulnerable about saying, "It's so freeing to be operating in this space again!"   We can learn that this pandemic allowed her to pause and get back down to the core needs of the business instead of just focusing on things that weren't necessarily driving sales or increasing profitability. This is an excellent reminder for all the entrepreneurs out there!   “Noticing the tone, the intention, and the energy behind your approach is powerful!” —  Ursula Mentjes (19:11-19:14)   Let's get to the most exciting part! If you're curious about her top two sales or marketing strategies, and how it's different from what she used to do before, keep reading. Before COVID-19, Abby was just focused on making a sale. It was almost like pushing people through the system. Admittedly, there was no pure intention with her marketing efforts. She started diving back into Facebook because ad costs have gotten lower, and email has played such a critical role in maintaining sales throughout this period.  She is now revisiting how to gain more leads as opposed to chasing sales. Thus, the energy behind her emails shifted, and the intention behind them is far purer than they were last year.    So, here's a sweet little reminder for all of you who are making a big difference in the marketplace. Pause for a moment, clear your mind, and let the sparks of clarity come into play. I understand it's so easy to get distracted and get bombarded by multiple things. But it's best to focus on one thing at a time instead of overwhelming yourself with a long to-do list. If you have a sales team or a group that could use a boost right now, let us know. We'd love to support you! How to Connect More with Abby Walker Website: www.vivianlou.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/iheartvivianlou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iheartvivianlou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iheartvivianlou/ About Ursula Mentjes: Ursula Mentjes is the founder of Sales Coach Now, as well as a Sales Expert, Inspirational Speaker, Author and Certified Sales Coach who specializes in NLP to help her clients double and triple their sales. Sales Coach Now delivers a unique approach to sales training and coaching designed for ultimate retention and achievement.  Discover how to transform limiting beliefs, make powerful shifts with intention, and authentically serve (sell) your clients with my free pdf, “6 Secrets to Doubling Your Sales! www.salescoachnow.com/gift  Also, Ursula would love to partner with you at your next event, conference, or sales training session. If you’re interested in coming to Sales Camp, that’s her two-day live course then, you may find out more information here: https://www.salescoachnow.com/sales-camp/. NEXT STEPS - A GIVEAWAY ALERT! Be one of the first to receive My One Great Goal Digital Book, My One Great Goal Digital Workbook, and Access To My One Great Goal Virtual Event by completing an online review of my "Double Your Sales Now" Podcast:  go to this link here - www.salescoachnow.com/giveaway/.

In this episode of the podcast, I am going to talk “sole” queen, Abby Walker. She is the CEO and founder of Vivian Lou brand for insoles that empower women to wear high heels 4x longer without pain. I met Abby at another podcast and have become friends since then. We talked about how her love for high heels presented an opportunity to be an entreprenuer. She also believes that people get pings and whispers and it’s up to the person to become curious or interested and see where this leads them. This conversation is full of inspiration and courage to follow where your heart is.   So, get ready to listen through your heart! REMEMBER - You can fail on a small scale, but you just can't fail on your dreams.

Listen to the podcast or watch the interview video on YouTube:  Abby Walker, Founder and CEO, Vivian Lou Subscribe to the Founders and Startups YouTube Channel to see future videos as they're released!  ++++++++++ This podcast was recorded on May 15, 2020 while quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abby Walker is the Founder and CEO of Vivian Lou, the exclusive worldwide distributor for Insolia, weight-shifting insoles that allow you to wear high heels four times longer without pain. Abby designed her business processes to distribute work, so that she’s not overly dependent on a single individual or agency. She works closely with contractors on design, fulfillment, advertising, marketing and other services and has no full-time employees. This allowed her to approach $4M in 2019 revenue. The name Vivian Lou represents the attributes of women that Abby wanted to serve. For example, she can run with the boys but is feminine. Vivian is Abby’s daughter’s name and she embodies the target customer. In 2012, Abby was working full-time in a public relations and communications role and felt that she needed a new mission and inspiration. Her first step was to create a shoe blog that she worked on for one hour every Saturday morning. While researching her blog, Abby learned about foot sprays and creams that contain lidocaine to reduce foot inflammation and pain. Abby found it disturbing that women were spraying lidocaine on their body, a numbing agent used by dentists. So she set out to create her own organic foot spray and hired a clinical herbalist and naturopathic doctor to help create an all-natural, anti-inflammatory product. What followed was an invaluable lesson. Abby invested $2,500 to manufacture the foot spray. She learned that creating a large batch of the formula caused a chemistry change and the resulting product was different than her original formula. The product was unusable and she wasn’t able to recoup her investment. Abby believes that everything happens for a reason and listens to what she calls “little whispers” to take action. She says that there’s opportunity waiting behind failures and believes in moving forward a little bit every day. Her failed foot spray led Abby to the inventors of Insolia and the opportunity to be the sole distributor.  Abby didn’t use her name on emails or the Vivian Lou website for many months after launching. At first, she considered this a hobby business and had a full-time corporate sales job. But she was also giving into impostor syndrome feelings such as “you’re not good enough,” “you’re not smart enough,” and “you’re not worthy.” To address impostor syndrome, Abby worked with an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapist once or twice per week and it immediately strengthened her resolve. After that she added her name to emails and started talking openly about her business. Sarah Shaw, a previous guest on the Founders and Startups podcast, has helped Abby with celebrity and magazine outreach as well as retail store placements. Key takeaways:  Getting over the fear of taking a risk is a work in progress. While launching the company Abby took the focus off herself and thought about customers instead. Abby worked with Ursula Mentjes, sales coach and speaker, who encouraged her to double prices. However, after about a year working full-time at Vivian Lou, Abby still wasn’t making enough money to cover her budget and returned to the corporate world. Before starting her new full-time job, Abby’s brother-in-law introduced her to Story, a boutique shopping experience created by Rachel Shechtman, that features products related to one theme at a time. Abby was invited to pitch Vivian Lou insoles to their judges, Tory Johnson from Good Morning America Deals and Steals, and Mindy Grossman, who at the time was CEO of the Home Shopping Network (HSN). Her three-minute pitch was successful, and she was fast-tracked to present her products on HSN. Abby pitched Story in Sept. 2015, started her new corporate job in Oct. 2015 and went on HSN to sell Vivian Lou products in Jan., Feb. and April 2016. The products sold out each time she appeared. HSN and QVC merged and Vivian Lou products are still sold on QVC. Facebook ads helped Abby to create consistent growth. Due to Covid, sales have tailed off because people are not wearing high heels at home. Abby is taking this time to slow down and examine processes to increase profitability of each sale.  +++++ Learn more at vivianlou.com | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest +++++ How would it feel to elevate your business while creating a more fulfilling life? If you’d like to discuss possibilities, send me a note at Lisa (at) EverBetterU.com. Learn more about working with me, Lisa Conners Vogt, at EverBetterU.com. Here's what a recent client said: "Lisa offers a holistic approach to coaching business owners. Her unique approach allowed me to articulate goals involving my employees, investors, family, community, customers and myself. She draws out the entire spectrum of the entrepreneur's objectives and brings them into a manageable and livable perspective." +++++ Special Thanks To: + Josh at Podcastguymedia.com for his patient editing and guidance.  + Darko at darkokriznik.com for his stellar video editing and graphic design.  

We finish our chat with Abby Walker from Sacramento CA. She can be found on IG under @theartofthepost and @sacramentosnailmailsociety. This week we talk about buying stamps, stamp dealers/appraisers, social justice stamps, stamp storage and Mrs. Grossman’s stickers

This week we chat with the Mail Artist Abby Walker from Sacramento CA. She can be found on IG under @theartofthepost and @sacramentosnailmailsociety. This week we talk about how to do Mail Art, the joy of mail, the joy of penpals, the beauty of stamps and the age old question: which comes first—the letter, the envelope or the stamps.

HörGestalten ist ein Podcast der Lauscherlounge. // Gin Tonic, Schnöselkacke und sprich ma wenn nüscht is hier // In unserer neununddreißigsten Episode spricht Elias mit Elke Appelt. Elke ist Schauspielerin, Synchron-, Hörbuch- und vor allem auch Sprecherin für Werbung und viele kennen sie wahrscheinlich wirklich als die Stimme aus ihrem Küchen- oder Autoradio, die für Produkte großer Hersteller aus der Lebensmittelindustrie wirbt oder Aktionsangebote des Autohauses oder des Supermarktes um die Ecke anpreist. Im Synchron spricht sie seit 2008 regelmäßig kleine und mittlere Rollen, wie z.B. in der TV Serie “American Horror Story” die Schauspielerin Naomi Grossman in der Rolle der “Pepper”. Und im Hörbuchbereich interpretiert sie etwa für Audible die “Rügen Krimi” Reihe von Katharina Peters oder Mussos Thriller “Das Mädchen aus Brooklyn”, zusammen mit Richard Barenberg, Tanja Fornaro und Elias Emken. Und 2019 hat sie in dem Computerspiel “Wolfenstein: Youngblood” die Rolle der Abby Walker gesprochen. Bei einem GinTonic reden die beiden unter anderem über Unterschiede von lokaler, regionaler und bundesweiter Werbung (nebst exklusiver Kostprobe), über ihr Schauspielstudium und wie sie da auch wirklich gedacht hat, dass sie anschließend durch die Kleinstadttheater der Republik tingeln würde, bis sie bei Vorsprechen gemerkt hat, dass sie wohl doch zu sehr Berlinerin ist und die Großstadt braucht; darüber dass sie mit 16 Jahren Marcel Colé in Frankreich kennengelernt hat, der sie Jahre später im Synchron einführt und ihr zum Geburtstag ihren ersten Take schenkt; aber auch über ihren ersten Beruf als Kauffrau für Grundstücks- und Wohnungswirtschaft, wie sie dazu kam und darüber, wie es schon um das Jahr 2000 rum fiese Methoden gab, Menschen aus ihren Wohnungen in Berlin rauszugraulen oder - zukaufen, weil leerstehende Häuser teurer weiter zu verkaufen sind, über ihr Pferd, ihre Liebe zum Reisen, über ihren Umzug nach Barcelona und darüber, warum es ihr letztlich fast egal ist, was und für wen sie spricht, solange das für sie Wichtigste bei der Arbeit stimmt: eine gute produktive Atmosphäre mit netten Kollegen, die Spaß an dem haben, was sie machen. Denn sie hat das. Und zum Schluß liest Elke noch den Anfang aus Paul Austers “Mr. Vertigo” vor. Aufgenommen wurde das Gespräch im Februar 2020. Wenn du Ideen und Rückmeldungen hast, melde dich gern bei uns: entweder per Mail unter hoergestalten@lauscherlounge.de oder bei Facebook. Dort findest du auch Zitate und Fotos unserer Gäste: https://www.facebook.com/hoergestalten/ #GinTonic #HörGestalten #Talk #Podcast #Lauscherlounge #ElkeAppelt #Werbemäuschen #RügenKrimi #DasMädchenAusBrooklyn #AbbyWalker #Schnöselkacke #FrauTucker #FrauRaufuß #AmericanHorrorStory #Barcelona #Berlin

HörGestalten ist ein Podcast der Lauscherlounge. // Gin Tonic, Schnöselkacke und sprich ma wenn nüscht is hier // In unserer neununddreißigsten Episode spricht Elias mit Elke Appelt. Elke ist Schauspielerin, Synchron-, Hörbuch- und vor allem auch Sprecherin für Werbung und viele kennen sie wahrscheinlich wirklich als die Stimme aus ihrem Küchen- oder Autoradio, die für Produkte großer Hersteller aus der Lebensmittelindustrie wirbt oder Aktionsangebote des Autohauses oder des Supermarktes um die Ecke anpreist. Im Synchron spricht sie seit 2008 regelmäßig kleine und mittlere Rollen, wie z.B. in der TV Serie “American Horror Story” die Schauspielerin Naomi Grossman in der Rolle der “Pepper”. Und im Hörbuchbereich interpretiert sie etwa für Audible die “Rügen Krimi” Reihe von Katharina Peters oder Mussos Thriller “Das Mädchen aus Brooklyn”, zusammen mit Richard Barenberg, Tanja Fornaro und Elias Emken. Und 2019 hat sie in dem Computerspiel “Wolfenstein: Youngblood” die Rolle der Abby Walker gesprochen. Bei einem GinTonic reden die beiden unter anderem über Unterschiede von lokaler, regionaler und bundesweiter Werbung (nebst exklusiver Kostprobe), über ihr Schauspielstudium und wie sie da auch wirklich gedacht hat, dass sie anschließend durch die Kleinstadttheater der Republik tingeln würde, bis sie bei Vorsprechen gemerkt hat, dass sie wohl doch zu sehr Berlinerin ist und die Großstadt braucht; darüber dass sie mit 16 Jahren Marcel Colé in Frankreich kennengelernt hat, der sie Jahre später im Synchron einführt und ihr zum Geburtstag ihren ersten Take schenkt; aber auch über ihren ersten Beruf als Kauffrau für Grundstücks- und Wohnungswirtschaft, wie sie dazu kam und darüber, wie es schon um das Jahr 2000 rum fiese Methoden gab, Menschen aus ihren Wohnungen in Berlin rauszugraulen oder - zukaufen, weil leerstehende Häuser teurer weiter zu verkaufen sind, über ihr Pferd, ihre Liebe zum Reisen, über ihren Umzug nach Barcelona und darüber, warum es ihr letztlich fast egal ist, was und für wen sie spricht, solange das für sie Wichtigste bei der Arbeit stimmt: eine gute produktive Atmosphäre mit netten Kollegen, die Spaß an dem haben, was sie machen. Denn sie hat das. Und zum Schluß liest Elke noch den Anfang aus Paul Austers “Mr. Vertigo” vor. Aufgenommen wurde das Gespräch im Februar 2020. Wenn du Ideen und Rückmeldungen hast, melde dich gern bei uns: entweder per Mail unter hoergestalten@lauscherlounge.de oder bei Facebook. Dort findest du auch Zitate und Fotos unserer Gäste: https://www.facebook.com/hoergestalten/ #GinTonic #HörGestalten #Talk #Podcast #Lauscherlounge #ElkeAppelt #Werbemäuschen #RügenKrimi #DasMädchenAusBrooklyn #AbbyWalker #Schnöselkacke #FrauTucker #FrauRaufuß #AmericanHorrorStory #Barcelona #Berlin

Abby Walker is the founder & CEO of Vivian Lou, Goldie Lou Footwear and TAOG. Not only does she run a 7 figure business, but even with 2 kids and 3 pets, she runs her companies with no employees. In this episode, Abby shares how she manages agencies, make decisions and builds her companies without employees.

Welcome to The Sis, Are You Ok? Podcast. Join the first Generation Canadian dolls, Abby Walker & Aida Cisse as they get real about topics that they were taught to shy away from growing up in immigrant homes. From race to love and sex, these two East Coast girls are spilling all the tea. In this episode, Abby & Aida introduce themselves. Meet Abby, a Toronto born suburban girl raised by Guyanese & St. Vincent parents, and Aida, a French speaking Montreal girl raised by a traditional West African family from Guinea. These girls are complete opposites, but what unites them is their love for mess and talking shit... oh and being Canadian, I guess. From the differences between Toronto and Montreal, city beef, shutting down Canadian stereotypes and Poutine porn -- get to know what our version of being Black Canadian is like.

Abby has a great corporate comms career but fell out of love with what she was doing. She started a side hustle and on 2 occasions left to get her business pumping. Both failed and she was in debt. She worked with a sales coach and a mindset coach and the rest is history. The Vivian Lou brand helps women wear heels for 4 times longer without pain. You will get an amazing and honest account of how Abby has achieved enormous success whilst living the lifestyle she loves.   Important Links & Mentions From This Episode: UserGems Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Entrepreneurs On Fire How I Built This with Guy Raz YouTube Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) The Tapping Solution App Facebook Ads Dress for Success Women's Bean Project Shopify   Connect With Abby Walker On LinkedIn On Twitter: @iheartvivianlou Vivian Lou Book: Strap on a Pair Connect With Paul and Build Live Give On LinkedIn On Twitter: @BuildLiveGive On Facebook On Instagram: @BuildLiveGive   Thank You for Tuning In! If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and on Stitcher to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live!

Abby Walker is the CEO of Vivian Lou. She runs a multi-million dollar physical product company from her home wearing sweats (and high heels).

Abby Walker is the CEO of Vivian Lou Inc., a single-product company with multi-million dollar annual sales dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. She started her company as a “hobby” business (while being a full-time working mom) after picking up the phone and asking one simple question. Abby has also written her book Strap On a Pair to inspire fellow middle-aged, middle-management, middle-class moms to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more.   Today, I’m sitting down with Abby Walker, who is the founder of Vivian Lou. Vivian Lou is a shoe company that focuses on creating insoles for high heels so that high heels are more comfortable to wear. During our conversation, Abby shares some of the fortuitous events that took place in order for her to get her business idea off the ground. The crazy part about Abby’s story is that she started off as a blogger and she didn’t create the actual insoles herself. She found them through a recommendation on a forum, but then connected with the creator of the insoles to strike a deal. Leading her to being an exclusive seller for the product worldwide and growing her business to over four million dollars in roughly four years without any employees.   My biggest takeaway from this conversation is that there are a lot of ways to think about a problem and solve a problem. Problem solving is not binary and we explore Abby’s decision making process so that she can grow and scale her business.   In this broadcast, Abby and I talk about:   What is the origin story of Vivian Lou How did Abby approach her business idea as just a hobby Why Abby had to separate herself from the product and company What were the first few months like when Abby became the exclusive seller of these insoles What steps did Abby take to make her first sale How did Abby start using Facebook Ads to generate revenue What advice does Abby have for people who want to start their business How has Abby structured using contractors rather than employees In what ways do contractors give you more flexibility What does Abby think about scale Why is Abby hesitant to work with retailers What goes into making the right decisions Why you need to learn how to trust your gut What are Abby’s words of wisdom for startups What is the importance of keeping notes during your journey   How to Connect with Abby:   abbylouwalker.com instagram.com/abbylouwalker facebook.com/abbylouwalker   Get the Latest Broadcasts of In The Trenches   Subscribe to In The Trenches on iTunes   How You Can Support In The Trenches   Did you enjoy today's broadcast of In The Trenches? Please click here to leave an honest rating and review on iTunes. Your review helps me spread the word of this podcast, which allows me to line up amazing guests and continue to produce this podcast ad-free. Thanks so much in advance for your support.  

Abby Walker grew her business from $650k in 2016 to $3mm in 2017. Then in the beginning of 2018, she lost her passion for the business. She doubted herself and the first 6 months of 2018 were a struggle. But she was able to bounce back and close out 2018 with $4mm in sales. Listen to learn how she did it. The 5-Minute Ecommerce Email Marketing Hack Stop leaving money on the table. Without great email marketing, you're missing out on 6-7 figures per year of revenue and profit. Download this checklist, go through it, and in less than 5 minutes you'll know exactly what you need to do to increase your email revenue. This is our secret sauce and we're giving it all away for free, no strings attached. Click here to download the checklist for free. Links: Wavebreak Vivian Lou Abby's Book Abby's Original Episode Listen on iTunes Learn more about Wavebreak This episode is sponsored by... Klaviyo — Over 10,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart emails and more.

For me, I love high heels, I mean, not on me but rather on JJ. You guys know how I feel about JJ. But she rarely wears heels and if ever wears them, they are just too uncomfortable. Enter Abby Walker -- Abby is the founder of Vivian Lou, a company dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. Ladies this is something you need to stay tuned in. Guys – if you want your lady to look AND feel her best in heels, you have come to the right place today. Abby started her company as a “hobby” business while being a full-time working mom and in 2017, the revenue was just shy of $3M, while having 0 employees. I love the business model --- of course in high heels, welcome Abby to the Nice Guys.   Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: One of the Taylor Sisters    Connect with Abby Walker: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iheartvivianlou/ Website: https://www.vivianlou.com/ Email: james@oscarhamilton.com and Abby@vivianlou.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Strap-Pair-Middle-Aged-Middle-Management-Middle-Class/dp/0999285009/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=   Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcasting.com/gift   Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz   Nice Links: Subscribe to the Podcast Niceguysonbusiness.com TurnkeyPodcast.com - You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Podcast Production, Concept to Launch   Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Nice Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has   Promise Statement: To provide an experience that is entertaining and adds value to your life.   Never underestimate the Power of Nice.

For me, I love high heels, I mean, not on me but rather on JJ. You guys know how I feel about JJ. But she rarely wears heels and if ever wears them, they are just too uncomfortable. Enter Abby Walker -- Abby is the founder of Vivian Lou, a company dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. Ladies this is something you need to stay tuned in. Guys – if you want your lady to look AND feel her best in heels, you have come to the right place today. Abby started her company as a “hobby” business while being a full-time working mom and in 2017, the revenue was just shy of $3M, while having 0 employees. I love the business model --- of course in high heels, welcome Abby to the Nice Guys.   Show notes by show producer/podcastologist: One of the Taylor Sisters    Connect with Abby Walker: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iheartvivianlou/ Website: https://www.vivianlou.com/ Email: james@oscarhamilton.com and Abby@vivianlou.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Strap-Pair-Middle-Aged-Middle-Management-Middle-Class/dp/0999285009/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=   Nice Sponsors: Get your free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcasting.com/gift   Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz   Nice Links: Subscribe to the Podcast Niceguysonbusiness.com TurnkeyPodcast.com - You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Podcast Production, Concept to Launch   Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event. Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Nice Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast. Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 worries that every entrepreneur has   Promise Statement: To provide an experience that is entertaining and adds value to your life.   Never underestimate the Power of Nice.

Abby Walker is an entrepreneur, author, innovator, and a fan of the color Red, bubbly beverages and all things chocolate. She is the CEO & Founder of Vivian Lou Inc., a single-product company with multi-million dollar annual sales dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. She’s written the book “Strap On a Pair” to inspire fellow middle-aged, middle-management, middle-class moms to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more. Thrive LOUD listeners -- you'll enjoy this very fun, awesome, amazing, conversation between Abby and Lou.  *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Have you ever questioned if it’s possible to build a profitable, successful business that brings you joy, freedom and peace without pushing, crushing, grinding? If so, then episode 147 of the Lead with Love podcast is for you. This is a business love story about a working mom who built a hobby business on the side of her corporate career that now generates multiple seven figures per year. In this episode, I get cozy with my friend and client Abby Walker, who I just adore to pieces. Abby is the CEO of Vivian Lou, a multi-million dollar company dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. She shares how she was fueled by passion when she leaped from a corporate career to googling her way to a path of entrepreneurship. She’s also the author of Strap on a Pair - A Middle-Aged, Middle-Management, Middle-Class Mom's Quest for Something More, written to inspire anyone who feels trapped in the daily grind to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more. Her mission as the CEO of Vivian Lou is to empower women to wear heels 4x longer without pain so they can focus more on their dreams and less on their feet. What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: How Abby and I originally started working together, and what I feel is one of her superpowers :: A time when Abby admits she had fallen out of love with business, and what got her out of it :: How her past career in the corporate world led to her building a multiple 7-figure “hobby” business :: The story of how and why she briefly returned to Corporate America and when she realized that she finally “made it” as an entrepreneur :: When some of Abby’s best ideas come to her and the book she says that literally changed her life You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/falling-in-love-with-failure-abby-walker-147

Do you ever worry that maybe you’re casting your net too wide? Are you afraid of narrowing down your scope too much, to the point where it will affect your income? Today, Claire is here to share her experience on the subject. Before going on maternity leave, she was trying to appeal to everyone who had a need, but it was what she learned after returning to work that really changed her life, and her world.  Show Highlights: The moment Claire realized her job was draining rather than feeding her The reason Claire didn’t “niche down” in the beginning  The personal check in she had after going on maternity leave for 6 months How some lightbulb moments are merely stepping stones The things that contribute to having a lightbulb moment What Claire learned/realized leading up to maternity leave Why having the lightbulb moment is only the first step Where Claire’s business is now compared to before her realization The exchange of letting go of her goals that actually put her in a better place Why Claire is able to worry less about outcomes Resources: Claire's Website  Claire's Facebook  Claire's Instagram Ask by Ryan Levesque Strap on a Pair by Abby Walker  Get Paid Podcast  Becky Mollenkamp is a certified business mindset coach who belives YOU deserve to feel powerful and fulfilled. Follow and connect with Becky: Website: https://www.beckymollenkamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegutsyboss LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/beckymollenkamp Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/beckymollenkamp

Believe it or not, nobody else knows what they’re doing either! This means that it’s possible to Google your way to success, as Abby Lou Walker explains in this fun episode about shoes, starting a business, and creating a life you love!

Abby is the CEO of Vivian Lou, a company that empowers women to wear high heels 4x longer without pain, and the author of Strap on a Pair – a raw and humorous memoir that documents her journey from corporate executive to successful entrepreneur. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Welcome failure in your life and use it to move forward. 2. Don’t be the person to limit yourself. 3. Stop undervaluing your product or service. Visit Abby’s website - Vivian Lou Sponsors: Davinci: Offers incredibly affordable meeting rooms in well-known office locations in EVERY city. For a limited time visit DavinciMeet.com/fire for 50% off your first purchase! Terms and conditions apply. Venetian Hotel: Next time you’re planning an epic trip to Las Vegas, remember there’s no better place to stay than The Venetian Las Vegas. For more information, visit Venetian.com! Pitney Bowes: Print postage right from your office and take advantage of special discounts! ​Plans start AS LOW AS ​$5 per month. Visit PB​.com/fire​ to learn more and sign up for your free trial. Terms apply, see site for details.

In today's episode, you are in for a real treat! My guest on the show is an eCommerce entrepreneur by the name of Abby Walker; founder of Vivian Lou Inc, a single-product company with multi-million dollar annual sales dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. As you might expect in an interview like this, Abby and I spent a great deal of time talking about the tactics and strategies that she has used to achieve her success...but what you might not expect is the portion of the interview where Abby and I started to talk about the mindset that is necessary for the level of success she currently enjoys. Having now recorded several hundred interviews, I have no reservation in saying that the portion of the interview where Abby and I talk about mindset make this one of the best interviews I have ever recorded.

Want to double your Shopify store in 2018? Today on the show I have Abby Walker who runs Vivian Lou, a single-product company with multi-million dollar annual sales. Her brand has been featured in several top publications and it more than doubled last year. Listen to learn her story and how she grew her brand so fast. Links: VivianLou Abby's website Abby's book: Strap on a Pair Listen on iTunes Get new episodes via email Learn more about Wavebreak "I know I could do better with my email marketing" Does that sound familiar? Do you feel like you're leaving money on the table with your current email marketing situation? Download my free 31-point Email Revenue Checklist to find out how to take your email marketing to the next level. Get it at EmailRevenueChecklist.com

Do you feel like you’re quarter-assing your way through life and work? Our guest today is Abby Lou Walker, a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur. Her pivot came as she discovered she was unfulfilled at work and taking her stress and disappointment home to her family where she was the mom of two young children...and as she described, quarter-assing her way through work and life. Never feeling like she was really successful in either realm. So, Abby turned to a creative outlet for some release - blogging about shoes for just 1 hour per week. While blogging, she made a chance discovery about an untapped market and the rest is history. Today Abby Walker is the CEO of Vivian Lou, a 7-figure company that creates comfortable insoles for high heeled shoes. She is also the author of the new book Strap on a Pair: A Middle-Aged, Middle-Management, Middle-Class Mom's Quest for Something More. Abby shares how she overcame some of her personal limiting beliefs around earning money, why she equated being rich to being an absent parent and the financial benefits of a practice called EFT. To learn more about Abby visit www.vivianlou.com or follow her on Twitter @iheartvivianlou. To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

Strap on a pair. No. Get your mind out of the gutter. This is a story about strapping on a pair of high heels and how doing so ended in a multi-million dollar empire that empowers women by making it more comfortable to wear the heels they love. You either love high heels or you hate them. There seems to be no middle ground here. Women's shoes are a multi-billion dollar industry with cult followings around brands. Many women will buy and wear shoes even though the pain is so great after just moments that they can barely stand. In earlier times men even wore them. What is it about high heels that makes women, and some men, feel stronger, more confidant and powerful? Is it just a height thing? That is a conversation for another episode! Today I talk with Abby Walker. Founder of Vivian Lou Insolia insoles and the author of Strap On a Pair.   She shares how she founded a multi-million dollar company with a blog, high heels and a determination to succeed that lead her to HSN, Oprah, The View and so much more. Abby shares questions she asked, questions you can ask yourself and discovers what her theme song is. Yup, this is a full service radio show! Her honesty and candor is not to be missed. Neither is her infectious joy over what she does and who she does it for. She knows her why in her business and she shares it with us and how you can find yours as well. Oh, and if her theme songs gets stuck in your head, feel free to blame me and tweet me about it! Abby Lou Walker is the CEO of Vivian Lou Inc., a single-product company with multi-million dollar annual sales dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. She started her company as a “hobby” business (while being a full-time working mom) after picking up the phone and asking one simple question. This “hobby” made her feel alive again. She had finally found something that quieted her burning desire for something more; and a short two years later, she strapped on a pair of her favorite high heels and walked away from Corporate America. Her mission as the CEO of Vivian Lou is to empower women to wear heels 4x longer without pain so they can focus more on their dreams and less on their feet.  She’s written Strap On a Pair to inspire fellow middle-aged, middle-management, middle-class moms to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more. Prior to starting her own company, Abby served as Chief Marketing Officer for a natural supplements company; Vice President of Account Management and Communications for a financial services company; and Senior Director, Internal Communications at a large financial planning company. She received her Master’s degree in Business Communication from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, and her Bachelor’s degree in English-Journalism from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Abby currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with her amazing husband, and is Mom to two incredible elementary-school aged kiddos, a couple of cats and a lovable old dog.

The Truth About Overnight Success w/ Abby Walker

Is your hobby the only thing that makes you feel like you? How do you transform that hobby into a successful business? We hear all about that with Abby Walker who is the CEO and worldwide distributor of Vivian Lou! Vivian Lou sells insoles for heels that help women wear them longer without the pain that we all know too well. Always loving heels herself, she immediately latched on to the product when she came across the company in early 2014. Vivian Lou offers two versions of the insoles, classic or couture, and they slightly rotate the heel bone up and back. This shifts your weight off the front of your feet to your heel and stops your foot from slipping which reduces the pain and pressure usually put on women’s forefoot. Abby said that in a standard three-inch heel, 75% of the body’s weight is put on the forefoot, and by using Vivian Lou’s insoles, that weight is equally distributed across the foot and makes it feel as if you’re walking in a flat rather than a heel. Another plus is that they are invisible and can be put in anything from a strappy sandal to open-toed shoes! They also come in four different sizes that range from US size 4-12, so any woman can wear them.  Before Abby began working for Vivian Lou, she worked in corporate marketing and communications for 15 years. After having her second child, she felt like she had lost herself in her career, and decided to start a blog as a side hobby because it helped her feel like herself again. Her blog was called Mama’s Shoes and was her place to gush about how much she loved high heels to her whopping 36 followers. As she was gearing up to write a blog post about foot sprays that helped with pain and inflammation, she found out they contained lidocaine, which is a numbing agent that dentists used. She said she felt that she could come up with a less drastic solution to help with foot pain, and decided to create her own foot spray with all organic and natural ingredients. She hired a chemical herbalist and naturopathic doctor, and together they made a fantastic product that worked better than their competitors. The only problem was since it was natural ingredients, they could only produce it in small batches. Since it couldn’t be mass-produced, the product line fell apart, and her ticket out of the corporate world vanished. As luck would have it, she soon ran across an online forum with two women discussing a great product called Insolia. Surprised she had never heard of it before due to her in-depth knowledge of the shoe industry, she called the chairman of the company to see where they may have gone wrong with their marketing and promotion. The chairman admitted that the company was run by a bunch of male MIT engineers who were struggling to understand and attract the attention of female audiences, and didn’t know how to get it off the ground. Seeing the potential in the product and company, Abby offered to handle their marketing in exchange for an increment of their sales, but the chairman came back with a different offer. He and his team were no longer interested in manufacturing the product and asked Abby if she wanted to become their exclusive distributor. Since she has gotten the brand to appear on platforms such as HSN, Amazon, and O, The Oprah Magazine!  It was slow takeoff for Vivian Lou, though, and Abby said she blames it on her mindset. When she started working for Insolia and launched Vivian Lou in late 2014, she was still working a full-time corporate job, and referred to Vivian Lou as her “hobby business”. After doing some self-discovery, she said she realized she didn’t feel like she was worthy of running a successful company. She knew immediately after launching that something internally was holding her back, and after speaking with an old coworker, she referred her to an emotional freedom practitioner. Her life has since been changed, and her practice has helped her uncover self-doubts stemming from her childhood and her uneasiness with money. She then hired a sales coach who enrolled her in a sales camp that made her more comfortable looking at her numbers and helped her fill out projection worksheets. She began projecting out $100,000 and $500,000, and it motivated her to drive her business, and grow it into the success that it is today! Hear more of Abby’s story in today’s episode! In this episode you will… See how to grow your hobby into a business Adjust your mindset to that of a serious entrepreneur Be able to eliminate internal obstacles to become a better business owner Learn to clear negative memories to create positive energies Know how to bounce back after your business hits a rough patch Find the best platforms to sell and market your product and business She Did It Her Way listeners will get a 20% off by using HERWAY code at check out for Abby's Strap on a Pair: A Middle-Aged, Middle-Management, Middle-Class Moms Quest for Something More INSIGHTS “Picking up the phone and talking to people was not something that I liked to do…but I was like…I’m just going to…ask the question. And that was part one of me stepping outside of my comfort zone…[and] that just led to a series of other events…that landed me on HSN, that got me into Oprah magazine [and] opened several opportunities for the brand which has been phenomenal.” -Abby Walker “When you call your side hustles, or your dreams, or what you want to do-if you keep calling them a hobby, the universe will treat them as a hobby.” -Abby Walker “Once you clear your stagnant memories that are holding you back, it allows the universe to provide so much more for you. You’re creating a bigger cup for yourself when you clear out these blocked energies, and silly memories.” -Abby Walker “My main mission as a business owner is I never want my business to run me, I want to run my business.” -Abby Walker “You live and learn, you make mistakes, you’ll fail. I feel as a business owner, the more you welcome failure as a learning versus fearing failure, the quicker you’ll grow.” -Abby Walker RESOURCES Abigail Walker LinkedIn Vivian Lou Website Vivian Lou Insolia Shimmer Vivian Lou Facebook Vivian Lou Instagram Vivian Lou Twitter Strap on a Pair by Abby Walker Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

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In speaking with Shopify entrepreneurs, there are definite patterns that appear in successful stores A common one is having a product that solves a pain or problem for people Today's guest sells one product that solves a literal pain and has been tremendously successful doing so If you've ever worn high heels, you know there are designed for style over comfort That's where Vivian Lou comes in. Vivian Lou is a brand that promises to allow women to wear high heels four times longer without pain. Joining me is Vivian Lou's president, Abby Walker. Abby's entrepreneurial journey started 3 years ago after she picked up the phone and asked one simple question. She launched her company as a hobby business (while being a full time working mom of two kids.) Since then, her flagship product - an insole for high heels - has been featured in O! Magazine, Real Simple and USA TODAY. It's also been featured on The View and is sold on HSN. In May 2016, she quit her full-time job to pursue her dream and has covered her lost corporate salary (and then some) since November 2016. In today's episode, Abby will explain her journey and the mindset shifts that enabled her success. — Subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast via Email Subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast on iTunes Subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast on Stitcher Subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast via RSS Join The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group Work with Kurt — Learn: How Abby frames selling How she found her product idea Her journey from side hustle to full-time job How she got on HSN (and what that relationship looks like) Why she uses a long-form sales page (and how it converts) Abby's success tips for new entreprenuers Links Mentioned: Vivian Lou - Use code UNOFFICIAL at checkout to save 20% off (Good through July 2017) HARO Free Guide I want to send you a sample chapter of Ecommerce Bootcamp, absolutely free. Tell me where to send your sample at ecommerce-bootcamp.com

Today's guests are Hood River Valley High School students Morgan Totten and Abby Walker on It's On Us! Hood River, and Krysten Fix from the Columbia Center for the Arts.

Are you resistant to selling, even though your business depends on it? Or do you feel unworthy of the success you may be experiencing? If this is you, take heart- you can move past this and come to enjoy all the fruits of your efforts. Listen in today and find out how Ursula's dynamic guest, Abby Walker overcame her initial stumbling blocks and moved from fearful to fabulous.   Abby is the founder and CEO of Vivian Lou, a company dedicated to helping women to look and feel better in high heels.   Today, Abby and Ursula discuss:   The limiting beliefs Abby had about sales and selling when she launched Vivian Lou. How Abby's money blocks showed up for her and what helped her to move past them. Whether Abby has been able to invest in herself since starting her business. How Ursula has lovingly and forcefully helped Abby to fall in love with her numbers. It's not as difficult as you think to reach your goal if you work with your numbers. Abby's annual goal has become her monthly goal and her monthly goals have become her daily goals. What happened when Abby first doubled her sales. How Abby came to know that the sky was the limit. How Abby has come to believe in herself. How her belief in herself and her 'couragosity' has helped Abby to manifest really fast. How Abby has reframed the word 'failure' to really work for her. The number one limiting belief that Abby changed, to double her sales. The top two strategies that Abby used to double her sales. How Abby uses her intuition in her business. Abby offers you some great tips for your business. How Abby found her virtual assistant.   Links:   Abby's business website: www.vivianlou.com- Use the coupon code double to get 20% off your purchase.   Abby's email: abby@vivianlou.com    Abby on Linkedin: Abigail Walker   You can also find Abby (Abigail Walker) on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.   Ursula's website: www.salescoachnow.com   

Abby Walker is a student in my Create A Profitable Online Store Course and I’m really happy to have her on the show today. Abby runs VivianLou.com where she sells insoles for high heels. What I love about Abby is that she never takes no for an answer and finds opportunities from out of nowhere. Some might call it luck, but I believe that everyone is in charge of their own fate. She’s doing awesome and she’s not even on Amazon yet! Enjoy the interview as there are a lot of details that Abby shares that will motivate you. Want […] The post 150: How My Student Abby Makes 100K/Month Selling High Heel Insoles Online appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

Abby Walker stops by to discuss the field of linguistics and her recent work related to the Canterbury Corpus (NZ).

Fall TV on The CW has finally arrived! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens couldn't be happier even if it does mean a top heavy 'What we're watching' section in their future. But for now it's business as usual with their Stargirl and Nancy Drew reviews. The lone addition is Walker Independence, the new period drama they're obsessed with.Also on deck: The Flash season 9 news, a Justice U update, a farewell to Mark Pedowitz as CW's CEO and President, and a teaser for The Spiral's upcoming Arrow pod in celebration of its 10th anniversary.Follow The CW Spiral on Twitter and subscribe to their Youtube channel for more CW content.Looking for a specific section of the episode? Here are some timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:27 - More fall premiere dates (All American Mondays, The Winchesters, and Professionals)3:23 - Announcement: We're dropping an Arrow pod on Oct. 24 in honor of its 10th anniversary!5:17 - Saying goodbye to CW's Pedowitz era12:00 - The Flash season 9's opening episodes will be Westallen heavy 14:40 - Justice U is still in development18:52 - Stargirl 3x05 review: Cindy's not beating the allegations (ft. an episode 6 teaser)31:49 - Walker Independence series premiere review: Abby Walker is an icon!59:23 - Nancy Drew 1x12 review: Nancy, you in danger, girl!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy