Podcasts about biz women rock

In today's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business that's in full alignment with your values, your energy, and your purpose. My guest, Katie Krimitsos, is the founder and CEO of the Women's Meditation Network—a powerhouse brand that reaches millions of listeners every month with guided meditations designed to help women and children manage stress, sleep better and create intentional lives. In this honest and inspiring conversation, Katie shares the real story behind her pivot from the successful Biz Women Rock brand to launching a global meditation network. We dive into the power of the pause, energy management, and how to navigate fear and uncertainty when you're following your inner knowing—even when the path ahead isn't clear.Katie opens up about:The moment she knew it was time to shift directionsTrusting herself even when she was scaredWhy all decisions are good decisionsHer "secret sauce" of energy managementHow she balances hustle with intuitionScaling a business while staying aligned with her core valuesThe biggest myth about meditation that holds people backWhy Katie feels so passionate about meditationWhether you're a purpose-driven entrepreneur, a busy woman looking for more calm in your day, or someone standing at a personal crossroads, this episode is full of insights and encouragement to help you move forward with intention.

Katie Krimitsos is the Creator of the Women's Meditation Network, a collection of 20 podcasts that bring special guided meditations to women all over the world. Katie is a testament to the transformative power of meditation and entrepreneurial spirit. Her journey began at Arizona State University, where a simple yoga class sparked her lifelong passion for meditation. From there, she embarked on a quest to explore various meditation practices, weaving them into her adult life with dedication and mindfulness. In 2014, Katie transitioned into podcasting, founding “Biz Women Rock” to uplift and support women entrepreneurs. However, a pivotal moment in 2018 led her to transition towards her true calling. Embracing motherhood and inspired by her husband's suggestion, she birthed the idea of the “Meditations for Women” podcast. With a keen eye for market needs and a heart full of love, Katie's podcast swiftly gained traction, evolving into a network of 20 shows. Today, as the CEO of a thriving media company, Katie continues to blend her passion for meditation with her entrepreneurial flair, crafting transformative content that touches the lives of countless women worldwide. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com Meditation Themes In crafting my meditation podcasts, I often tailor themes to meet specific needs within my audience. Through careful observation of what resonates most, I've developed niche shows that cater to distinct groups. One standout is “Meditation for Moms,” a collection designed to support mothers through the unique challenges they face. I've also honed in on another vital area with “Panic Attack Meditations.” Recognizing the demand for guidance during moments of intense anxiety, I created a dedicated space for these meditations. It's incredibly rewarding to hear from listeners who found solace and support precisely when they needed it most. These niche themes allow me to make a meaningful impact and connect with individuals on a deeply personal level. What's Next? As our established network celebrates its sixth year and 140 million downloads, I'm driven to expand our impact further. With gratitude for our 4 million monthly downloads, I'm committed to reaching even more women. Marketing efforts continue to broaden our listenership, ensuring accessibility to our content. I'm also deeply invested in a significant project: creating monthly physical journals. These journals will feature themed prompts and complement meditations and poetry, facilitating self-reflection and growth. Meditation and journaling are equally powerful tools for self-awareness, and I'm excited to offer this resource to our audience. By empowering women to delve into self-inquiry, I aim to support them in crafting lives aligned with their true desires. Words of Advice My advice centers on mindfulness and self-awareness. When we truly listen to ourselves and honor our needs, the noise of expectations and opinions fades away. Embracing courageous action aligned with our true desires leads to fulfillment. Prioritizing mindfulness allows everything to fall into place. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share this wisdom, knowing it resonates with our shared passion for helping others become more mindful.     Related Episodes Use Meditation to Master Yourself; Ashley Williams Peace and Calm Meditation Your Life IS Meditation; Mark Van Buren Offer From Bruce Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and confidently move forward. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let me help you pave the way to a fulfilling life.

We are super excited to have Katie Krimitsos with us today! Katie is a mompreneur with two beautiful children. She initially ran the podcast, “Biz Women Rock!” interviewing amazing female entrepreneurs and then saw a big need in the mental health arena and started “The Women Meditation Network.” Today, Katie will share with us about how she had been a hard-core athlete in her youth, teen years, and college, and yet gained “The Freshman 60” her first year of college—yes—60 pounds!... telling the world she would be “Big and Bold and Beautiful.” Over the next 5-10 years she went on a weight loss journey, experienced an eating disorder, and joined Overeater's Anonymous to heal and recover. From there she truly began learning about the holistic lifestyle, healed herself from a lifelong bout of Asthma naturally, and had two natural births—deeply influenced by hypnobirthing and mindful birthing concepts. Katie, welcome! We are so excited to have you — and learn about your journey, as well as how to apply many things you learned to our own lives. To reach Katie, go to: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com Click below to listen for free! Sleep Meditation for Women  Meditation for Women Morning Meditation for Women Sleep Sounds Water & Nature Sounds

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Katie Krimitsos: How to Start a Women's Movement Katie Krimitsos is the Founder of the Biz Women Rock podcast, a show that highlights the business journeys of savvy women from all over the world.  She provides education, support and collaboration opportunities to the thriving online BWR community!  Katie also runs a local community of entrepreneurs called the Tampa Bay Business Owners with her husband Chris.  She's a lover of travel, animals (she has two pet parrots) and the water! Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster! 

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Katie Krimitsos: How to Start a Women's Movement Katie Krimitsos is the Founder of the Biz Women Rock podcast, a show that highlights the business journeys of savvy women from all over the world.  She provides education, support and collaboration opportunities to the thriving online BWR community!  Katie also runs a local community of entrepreneurs called the Tampa Bay Business Owners with her husband Chris.  She's a lover of travel, animals (she has two pet parrots) and the water! Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster! 

What support do you need on your extraordinary journey in this world? Katie Krimitsos is a woman who is genuinely interested in continually evolving herself, in becoming more mindful, trying to live the most vibrant life she can live. Katie is a mom, a wife, a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She has been a podcaster since 2014 and has had the privilege of supporting women in business under her Biz Women Rock banner. She also founded the Women’s Meditation Network - the home for guided meditations that are created for the extraordinary journey that we women walk throughout this life. While we are all different and unique, there is an underlying connection and shared experience between us that is so beautiful, complex, and deep. In this episode, Katie speaks about staying driven during uncertain times. There is no point in wasting a single day – we should create our best selves always. Katie wants to impact women and give them the tools to do that for themselves. Katie dives deep into the inspiration behind the Women’s Meditation Network. If we meditate daily, we will see tense muscles relaxing, headaches, and pain will also go away. Plus, we can utilize meditation to calm down and let go of stress. The most significant benefit is that meditation is a tool to get to know yourself honestly.

Guest Chris Krimitsos comes on the show to talk about Podfest, a national podcast festival that draws creatives from all over the world. Here we're talking about Chris's book, Start Ugly, and his drive to create community and connect people and resources. Dive in as we reference some of the greatest podcasts like Biz Women Rock!, Stem Talk, and more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aserversjourney?fan_landing=true)

Are you feeling more stressed out than usual? I get it. The global situation that we all find ourselves in the midst of currently has added a whole new layer of stress, anxiety and fear out into the world. And even the most steadfast self-care junkies aren't immune to feeling the impact of this. If you're having a hard time kicking the fear, stress and anxiety of corona virus and covid-19 talk, then I have something for you. For today's episode I'm bringing you a meditation that was created specifically for coronavirus anxiety. In fact it's called the "Coronavirus Anxiety Meditation" and it comes from Katie Krimitsos of the Women's Meditation Network. I'll let Katie tell you a bit about herself: "I’m a woman who is deeply interested in continually evolving herself, in becoming more mindful, trying to live the most vibrant life I can possibly live. I’m a mom, a wife, a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. I’ve been a podcaster since 2014 and have had the privilege of supporting women in business under my Biz Women Rock banner. I’m an athlete, a vegan, an adventurer, a recovering perfectionist and gladiator. I doubt myself, have struggled with loving my body, have felt the pangs of comparing myself to others, let fear keep me from doing things I really wanted to do and have carried way too many things on my shoulders. I am perfectly imperfect and always searching to understand myself better." I'm excited to bring you something different, all in an effort to help you stay focused on creating your abundant loving life. Please support Katie's podcast by tuning in and subscribing! Women's Meditation Network Website Women's Meditation Network Podcast Coronavirus Anxiety Meditation

If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, this episode is for you! Plus there are a bunch of freebies you don’t want to miss! Podcasting has completely changed my life in obvious ways and also ways I never expected. Every time I show up to the mic, it’s like a verbal journal and every time I interview someone, it’s like a personal coaching session. I even got my first mentor through podcasting! In this episode our guest is fellow podcaster Katie Krimistsos. She’s had several podcasts– first Biz Women Rock and now the Women’s Meditation Network.  Katie and her husband Chris also founded Podfest, the amazing podcast ing conference, which I will be speaking at in a few weeks March 7 in Orlando. Katie is a great example of how you can evolve through and with your podcast.  We will learn: How to get over your fear of putting yourself out there How to use podcasting as a tool for self-discovery How to pivot your purpose as you learn and grow Show Notes: mindlove.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes workings of Horse Radio Network's annual 12-hour live event, Holiday Radiothon. We will review how they get sponsors and listeners involved, what it takes to organize it, and (of course!) the tech that makes it all come together. Then, we'll share a whole host of updates from our team and the developments that have happened over the last couple of months. And, of course we will close the show with a final tip, as always. This time, we emphasize the BIG benefits you and your show can get from putting yourself out there. What do we mean? Well, listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Florida Podcast Network Link: 2019's Holiday Radiothon Appearances on other Podcasts Link: Jaime on Biz Women Rock - Oh, the Places You’ll Go With Podcasting with Jaime Legagneur of Florida Podcast Network Link: Both Jaime and Glenn on PodcastMediaGuy.com with Joshua Rivers - A great experience discussing podcasts with PodcastGuyMedia.com‘s Joshua Rivers! Appearances in Print Link: Jaime in Palm Beach Post - “How 4 Young Entrepreneurs Are Thriving In County’s Rising Tech Hub” Link: HITM in Horse Illustrated - Glenn: 'We are honored that Horses in the Morning made it to Horse Illustrated! Thank you for including us in your article!" Link: Jaime in Florida Weekly - Close calls, by Evan Williams Link: Both Jaime and Glenn in Livestream U Predictions -  “Live Streaming & Digital Media: 160 Predictions for 2020”  Appearances in Person Link: Jaime's Workshop at Her Power Space's Grand Opening with Michelle Talbert Link: Jaime Conducting Podcasting Workshops at Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Hear Some Student Feedback! Link: Both Jaime and Glenn are Officially Speakers at Podfest 2020 | Enter "FPN" as our promo code for $50 off of your Podfest Ticket!! -Jaime: Friday, March 6th, 11am-11:45am; Location: Grand 14 Panel Title: Additional Services You Can Add to Your Production Business Description: Discover ways to earn more revenue for your podcast editing/production business beyond just removing umms. You will learn are all the different outsourcing services YOU can provide and make more money with your podcast production business. (Part of the Podcast Editor’s Convention.) -Glenn: Saturday, March 7th, 2:15pm-3:00pm; Location: Grand 11 Panel Title: Better Podcasting Through Improv Description: In this hilarious and high-energy workshop, hosted by two improv acting veterans, Glenn Herbert and Robyn Sayles, you’ll learn how improv can change your podcasting life. Not only do improv skills help you think on your feet and make adjustments when things go wrong, but they can also help make the most of a golden opportunity when things go right. Participate in fun and engaging improv games while learning how to listen, how to keep things moving, and when to say yes (hint: always). -Jaime: Sunday, March 8th, 10:25am-11:05am; Location: Grand 1 Panel Title: Monetization Description: Is generating revenue one of the goals for your podcast? In this session, we’ll be learning directly from a panel of experts who will share their strategies for monetizing your podcast. FPN News Link: Splitting with Beach Talk Radio - Florida Podcast Network Parts Ways With Beach Talk Radio FSM News --New FSM Clients: 4! (Ana Lucia-Chaverria, Cindy Metzler, Kelley Uustal, and RentScale): --Two new shows signed to The Wedding Biz Network for our client, Andy Kushner --Team is growing!!! -Jorge Promoted to Production Assistant -Put Out the Open Call for Editors, Sales Reps, and Social Media Marketing Managers -Hiring 7 people, Including My Dad -Jorge #2 (JDM) Showed up to My Event at Her Power Space!! --Go to Podfest!!!  Additional Support Provided by:Flint Stone Media Partner with FPN:Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! FPN Media Kit Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

We take a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes workings of Horse Radio Network's annual 12-hour live event, Holiday Radiothon. We will review how they get sponsors and listeners involved, what it takes to organize it, and (of course!) the tech that makes it all come together. Then, we'll share a whole host of updates from our team and the developments that have happened over the last couple of months. And, of course we will close the show with a final tip, as always. This time, we emphasize the BIG benefits you and your show can get from putting yourself out there. What do we mean? Well, listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Florida Podcast Network Link: 2019's Holiday Radiothon Appearances on other Podcasts Link: Jaime on Biz Women Rock - Oh, the Places You’ll Go With Podcasting with Jaime Legagneur of Florida Podcast Network Link: Both Jaime and Glenn on PodcastMediaGuy.com with Joshua Rivers - A great experience discussing podcasts with PodcastGuyMedia.com‘s Joshua Rivers! Appearances in Print Link: Jaime in Palm Beach Post - “How 4 Young Entrepreneurs Are Thriving In County’s Rising Tech Hub” Link: HITM in Horse Illustrated - Glenn: 'We are honored that Horses in the Morning made it to Horse Illustrated! Thank you for including us in your article!" Link: Jaime in Florida Weekly - Close calls, by Evan Williams Link: Both Jaime and Glenn in Livestream U Predictions -  “Live Streaming & Digital Media: 160 Predictions for 2020”  Appearances in Person Link: Jaime's Workshop at Her Power Space's Grand Opening with Michelle Talbert Link: Jaime Conducting Podcasting Workshops at Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Hear Some Student Feedback! Link: Both Jaime and Glenn are Officially Speakers at Podfest 2020 | Enter "FPN" as our promo code for $50 off of your Podfest Ticket!! -Jaime: Friday, March 6th, 11am-11:45am; Location: Grand 14 Panel Title: Additional Services You Can Add to Your Production Business Description: Discover ways to earn more revenue for your podcast editing/production business beyond just removing umms. You will learn are all the different outsourcing services YOU can provide and make more money with your podcast production business. (Part of the Podcast Editor’s Convention.) -Glenn: Saturday, March 7th, 2:15pm-3:00pm; Location: Grand 11 Panel Title: Better Podcasting Through Improv Description: In this hilarious and high-energy workshop, hosted by two improv acting veterans, Glenn Herbert and Robyn Sayles, you’ll learn how improv can change your podcasting life. Not only do improv skills help you think on your feet and make adjustments when things go wrong, but they can also help make the most of a golden opportunity when things go right. Participate in fun and engaging improv games while learning how to listen, how to keep things moving, and when to say yes (hint: always). -Jaime: Sunday, March 8th, 10:25am-11:05am; Location: Grand 1 Panel Title: Monetization Description: Is generating revenue one of the goals for your podcast? In this session, we’ll be learning directly from a panel of experts who will share their strategies for monetizing your podcast. FPN News Link: Splitting with Beach Talk Radio - Florida Podcast Network Parts Ways With Beach Talk Radio FSM News --New FSM Clients: 4! (Ana Lucia-Chaverria, Cindy Metzler, Kelley Uustal, and RentScale): --Two new shows signed to The Wedding Biz Network for our client, Andy Kushner --Team is growing!!! -Jorge Promoted to Production Assistant -Put Out the Open Call for Editors, Sales Reps, and Social Media Marketing Managers -Hiring 7 people, Including My Dad -Jorge #2 (JDM) Showed up to My Event at Her Power Space!! --Go to Podfest!!!  Additional Support Provided by:Flint Stone Media Partner with FPN:Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! FPN Media Kit Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Today on the podcast I have my beautiful guest, Katie Krimitsos. Katie is dear to my heart, and a great friend.  I connected with Katie through the  Biz Women Rock community and met her in 2017 at Podfest Expo. Since then I have attended her retreats, been a part of her mastermind and privately coached with her. I am a huge fan of this fabulous Lady, and I am always inspired by her.  We have a little joke that I call her Katie Kool-Aide lol.  Katie shares how she no longer has Biz Women Rock and the business that went with it.  How she listened to her inner voice and asked herself the hard question of what she wanted and…then .took action.  This conversation is all about that messy but purposeful decision to live your life on your terms.  To connect with Katie and listen to her purposeful and practical meditations. Head over to http://womensmeditationnetwork.com for resources and subscribe to the podcast . Find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womens.meditation.network/   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ready for a Yoga & Healing Retreat this Spring? Join us: The Spirit Sisters Retreat April  19-24th Wine Country California  5 nights Daily Meditation and Yoga A private 40 acre ranch Private Chef Wine Tour Hiking Healing Circles  Spiritual Workshops And more… check out our FB page https://www.facebook.com/Spiritsisterretreat/?modal=admin_todo_tour    *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

You already know meditation is incredible for your mental, spiritual and emotional health. You may have even tried to meditate before. But, you can’t seem to get into the regular habit. You really want to and you know it’s time to figure it out.   Today’s guest, Katie Krimitsos teaches us that a regular meditation practice doesn’t have to look like getting up at 5am and meditating for an hour with incense burning every single day.  It can be so much more simple!  And completely customized for you. Creating your own regular meditation practice can make you feel more calm, reduce stress and anxiety, help you sleep better and ultimately help you connect to your inner wisdom...which all lead to a happier, more fulfilled life! Ready to feel more calm, connected and happier? Check out the Women’s Meditation Network! The Women’s Meditation Network is the home for guided meditations that are created for the very special journey that we women walk throughout this life. While we are all different and unique, there is an underlying connection and shared experience between us that is so beautiful, complex and deep. The intention of Katie’s podcast and the entire network is to give you easy access to guided meditations and helpful products and services that will support you on your extraordinary journey in this world! Each week on Tuesdays, you’ll receive a new meditation somewhere between 7-30 minutes that is intended to help you relax, let go, be present, find gratitude and ultimately, help you connect to the most brilliant, vibrant parts of your soul that so often feel dimmed. My hope is that this becomes a home for you to pick and choose the meditations that you need to hear in a particular moment, situation or feeling, over and over again. ABOUT KATIE: Katie has used the tool of meditation since she was 18 years old. First, as it was introduced to her during the last few minutes of yoga classes. Then at multiple Buddhist centers during regular meditation classes. Later in intimate group meditations. And eventually, through miraculous technologies like podcasts and apps that provided guided meditations, she could use during the darkest and lightest seasons of her life. Katie is a woman who is deeply interested in continually evolving herself, in becoming more mindful, trying to live the most vibrant life she can possibly live. She’s a mom, a wife, a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She has been a podcaster since 2014 and has had the privilege of supporting women in business under her Biz Women Rock banner. She’s an athlete, a vegan, an adventurer, a recovering perfectionist and a gladiator. She doubts herself, has struggled with loving her body, has felt the pangs of comparing myself to others, let fear keep me from doing things she really wanted to do and has carried way too many things on her shoulders. She is perfectly imperfect and always searching to understand herself better. Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU!  

“Just trust and surrender.” Katie KrimitsosThis week Amanda is joined with Katie Krimistos, a founder of the Women's Meditation Network, the home for guided meditations that are created for the very special journey that women walk throughout their lives.In this episode, Katie reveals her transition from shutting down her successful company, Biz Women Rock to lunching the new one, Women's Meditation Network that is more aligned with the type of freedom she wanted to create. Particularly, you will find out why this shift was so terrifying for our guest, what fears it caused, why you should enjoy the journey without rushing, why you should just trust and surrender, and many, many more!This episode originally aired on The Wellpreneur Podcast.Get the full show notes with links: https://wellpreneur.com/why-i-shut-down-a-successful-business-to-be-more-aligned-with-my-work-with-katie-krimitsos-s07e02/Copyright 2012-2020 Wellpreneur Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Well, my dear...here we are.  At the end.   Today’s episode is the last of the Biz Women Rock podcast.  To celebrate, Chris (my hubs) is interviewing me.   I want to leave you with this… Everything I created for you all these years has been because I have needed it.  The inspiration, the motivation, the organization, the leadership, the cheerleading, the support...I have needed it all.  And I knew that by creating it for you, I would be forced to step into it for myself.  In order to serve you, in order to have a prosperous business, I have had to face limiting beliefs, money blocks, foundational issues of worthiness and not-enoughness and so much more internal shit.  And of course, I’ve had to learn better ways of doing business...better strategies, better organization, better marketing, better leadership.   I am just like you.  A woman doing her best to create her own abundant, meaningful journey.  It’s messy, imperfect and painful. And magical and deeply fulfilling and worth every single second. Thank you for being here with me.  Thank you for trusting me with your time and energy.   I hope we continue to connect on the Women’s Meditation Network podcast...I would be honored to be in your ears through your meditation journey.  Just search for it in the podcast player you’re listening to now. Just know that my intention there is just as powerful as it has been here: to help you see your own inner light...and shine it as bright as you possibly can.

“Just trust and surrender.” Katie KrimitsosThis week Amanda is joined with Katie Krimistos, a founder of the Women’s Meditation Network, the home for guided meditations that are created for the very special journey that women walk throughout their lives. In this episode, Katie reveals her transition from shutting down her successful company, Biz Women Rock to lunching the new one, Women’s Meditation Network that is more aligned with the type of freedom she wanted to create. Particularly, you will find out why this shift was so terrifying for our guest, what fears it caused, why you should enjoy the journey without rushing, why you should just trust and surrender, and many, many more! Here's what you will hear in this episode:•0:32 – Who is Katie Krimitsos•1:06 – How Amanda met Katie•1:33 – A big shout out to our new sponsor Well Spirit Press!•2:03 - Check Amanda’s new Productivity Blocks Quiz•3:56 – Katie’s transition from Biz Women Rock to Women’s Meditation Network and•13:12 – Why it was terrifying •17:34 – Katie’s inner compass that guided her through the shift•24:36 – Katie’s recent announcement about shutting down her podcast and company and what fears this caused •28:31 – All you need to know about Katie’s brand new podcast •30:02 – If she could go back, what advice our guest would give to herself•32:02 – Why you should enjoy the journey without rushing •35:31 – Having two small kids, how Katie manage her time for work•40:51 – Handling to-do lists •43:14 – How Katie treats social media in her business•46:38 – How you can get in contact with Katie KrimistosEpisode links available on the website:https://wellpreneur.com/category/podcast/Copyright 2019 Wellpreneur Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Oh, the divine timing of my very last interview on the Biz Women Rock podcast...Cathy Heller is my guest and our conversation is the most beautiful music of harmony, strategy and purpose.   Cathy is the creator of Don’t Keep Your Day Job, a very successful podcast whose guests include Seth Godin, Mandy Moore, Barbara Corcoran and Gabby Bernstein, just to name a few.  Just a few weeks ago, Cathy released her book, Don’t Keep Your Day Job and in just one week, it sold 10,000 copies.   During our conversation, Cathy shares her passionate belief that we EACH MATTER, that we each have unique gifts to share with the world and that our jobs are to discover what they are and to show up bravely to figure that out.   She shares what all of her guests - and every “successful” person - has in common. What is really underneath the challenges we have and the walls we hit (hint: it has to do with that little girl inside of us) She shares why empathy is so important in business How she’s teaching her kids what she believes. My intention is that this conversation leaves you feeling WHOLE...with a deep knowing that YOU ARE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT just the way you are and that you have everything within you to live the most beautiful life that you want to design.  Right now, you can get Cathy’s book for FREE on Audible at http://audible.com/dreamjob And to find out more about Cathy and her podcast, check out http://dontkeepyourdayjob.com *** Are you a podcaster?  Budding podcaster? Content creator?  Then you have to join me at Podfest 2020, a conference made for independent podcasters and content creators.  It’s happening March 6-8, 2020 and I guarantee it will be a memorable experience for you! The people, the education, the entire culture...it’s like no other conference you’ve ever attended!  Get your tickets now at http://podfestexpo.com   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com   

In October 2019, I was invited to be the Keynote Presenter at the very first ever She Podcasts Live Conference.   I chose to share my own podcasting journey to showcase just how imperfect, meandering and REAL each of our business journeys are.  I share about the beginning of Biz Women Rock and how the podcast I launched back in 2014 gave birth to an entire, robust business for me.  And, how in 2018, when we found out we were pregnant with our second baby, everything changed. And ultimately, I share all the beautiful and messy things that have transpired during that transition. During this presentation, I’m taking you through 7 Steps you can follow to create your own version of success: Get Quiet Allow Yourself to Dream Cut Out the Noise Look Your Fears in the Eyes Be Brave and Take Inspired Action Say Goodbye to What No Longer Serves You Create Your Own Journey I hope this episode helps you feel less alone on this business journey and inspired to continue listening to your own voice so you can be the creator of your own story! *** Are you a podcaster?  Budding podcaster? Content creator?  Then you have to join me at Podfest 2020, a conference made for independent podcasters and content creators.  It’s happening March 6-8, 2020 and I guarantee it will be a memorable experience for you! The people, the education, the entire culture...it’s like no other conference you’ve ever attended!  Get your tickets now at http://podfestexpo.com *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com   

“Scenario planning…is really about trying to think, what could the future look like? And, how can we adapt and prepare for whatever the future might hold? You do that by identifying what are the underlying drivers? What’s going to shape the future one way or the other?”  Nardia Haigh on Green Connections Radio   The only thing certain is uncertainty – in our careers, our businesses, in preparing your community for the impact of climate change, or in our personal lives. So, how do we possibly prepare? Dr. Nardia Haigh suggests using scenario planning, a methodology she described in seven steps to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson in this enlightening interview, that we can apply to any decisions, as she did in  her new book, Scenario Planning for Climate Change. She helps her students at the University of Massachusetts Boston apply it to their career decisions too. You’ll hear – and want to take notes!: What the seven steps are and how to apply them to anything. Examples of scenario planning in real situations and different time horizons. How it helps you identify the factors you might otherwise miss in other decision-making processes. How to focus on what will matter most, no matter what happens. Insightful career advice too! “Think about the recipients of your work….think about the impact your work is having on the families (for example), rather than just the task at hand.” Nardia Haigh on Green Connections Radio Read Joan’s Forbes blog on Nardia’s planning system too. You’ll also want to listen to: Rawlings Miller of WSP on developing a climate resilience plan for your community or business.   Kathy Baughman McLeod of the new Atlantic Council Resilience Center, on climate resilience preparation. Katie Krimitsos, Biz Women Rock, on year-end business planning Rita Trehan, former head of HR at Honeywell, AES Energy Global, on career planning. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the top podcasts and special offers! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson

Today Katie Krimitsos joins me on the podcast. Katie is the creator of Biz Women Rock, a podcast and community for highly ambitious entrepreneurial women who are craving more in their business. After 6 years, Katie is shutting down her podcast and I wanted to share this interview as a way to celebrate all that she's brought to her community and many others. This week we are talking about building a community from your podcast. Katie is a friend, a client, and a mentor of mine and I could think of no one better to talk about how to build a community with your podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear: Katie’s first experience with podcasting How the Biz Women Rock podcast helped Katie build such a large and engaged online community of women business owners Connecting with community and creating a two-way conversation Some ways Katie monetizes her podcast Katie’s approach to being authentic in podcasting Katie’s best piece of advice for building a community with your podcast “The medium of podcasting is ridiculously intimate. Even though you are talking to so many people around the globe, you really are only talking to one person. That intimacy gets translated into a podcast. When you really accept that, you can leverage it by building that one-on-one relationship times hundreds, thousands, millions, or however many listeners you have. Community starts with that relationship.”   ------ Resources mentioned: Katie Krimitsos: https://bizwomenrock.com Women's Meditation Network: http://womensmeditationnetwork.com/   Danny’s Recommended Resources – https://dannyozment.com/resources Schedule a FREE discovery call with me – https://dannyozment.com/call

Today’s episode is sharing THE REAL behind the scenes reasons why Biz Women Rock is going on sabbatical.  The podcast, the business and the private Facebook Group...they’re all getting archived on December 2, 2019.  Perhaps this is a shocker for you and you’re wondering, whaaaat?!  Why???!  Or, perhaps you’ve seen it coming. You’ve noticed I haven’t been as active in our Facebook Group or have skipped a few episodes here and there, know I’ve been talking about the Women’s Meditation Network (http://womensmeditationnetwork.com) a lot lately.   Either way, my intention behind today’s episode is to share the entire business and life journey I’ve been on for the past 2 years and all the emotional and strategic reasons I’m saying goodbye to Biz Women Rock.   I’m sharing… Why my very realistic plans to bring in $300,000 in 2018 were completely sidelined when I found out we were pregnant with our second daughter.  Why two big reasons I launched a brand new business - the Women’s Meditation Network - in all that chaos, when it seemed like adding one more thing was foolish. The business model of the Women’s Meditation Network and where it stands now. How and why I focused on just private coaching at the end of 2018 Why I launched a 1 year private coaching program for 2019 and the actual results What was going on in my life for most of 2019 that barely allowed me to keep up with producing weekly content and the massive frustration and emotions I had about feeling incapable of doing anything more.  Why...after a ton of deliberation...I finally decided to close down Biz Women Rock and all the emotions that came after.  Now what? Here’s what you can expect after today’s episode… Next week, I’ll feature TWO episodes, each showcasing the amazing business women who have been a part of my 1 year private coaching program...Ashley Kitchens (Plant Centered Prep) and Nicole Cruz (Joyful Eating for Your Family).  They’re both absolutely phenomenal and I know you’ll enjoy their stories! Then, during the week of November 11, I’ll be showcasing an entire Podcasting Series with some of the most amazing podcasting women I have the privilege of knowing!  I’ll release one episode each day that week. I’ll also be sharing about Podfest Expo, happening on March 6-8, 2020...I hope I’ll see you there! Get your tickets for Podfest here → http://podfestexpo.com And then...my final goodbye episode will air on December 2, 2019.  My hubs Chris Krimitsos will be interviewing me about the whole Biz Women Rock business and journey and I hope you’ll join me for it! Thank you so much for being a part of this incredible journey...whether you’ve been here for a day, a month or since the beginning in February 2014.  It’s been a wild, amazing, transformative ride...and I love you so much.  Lastly...if you’re interested in meditation, I would be so honored for you to subscribe to the Women’s Meditation Network...there are very approachable guided meditations released every single week and an entire library for you to access anytime you need them.  You can subscribe here → http://womensmeditationnetwork.com/podcast/ Also, if you’re new to meditation and want to start your regular practice - or you’ve been meditating awhile and just need a jumpstart to your daily practice again, I have a free gift for you!  5 Simple Steps to Start Your Regular Meditation Practice...get it for FREE here → http://womensmeditationnetwork.com/start 

You know what it feels like to work yourself to the bone...and get up to do it all over again, right?  Well, Pooja Khanna did that for too long when in her career as an executive with American Express, Pepsi and Microsoft and developed adrenal fatigue.  After years of trying to heal through western medicine, she finally turned to holistic medicine to heal herself, using methods like Reiki, Acupuncture and Meditation.  It worked. And during that journey, she saw how difficult it was for her to find quality practitioners and resources.   So, she decided to create a solution.   BeginToHeal.com is a platform that allows you, the person who is seeking out holistic practitioners and resources, to easily find ones that Pooja and her team have vetted.  Their website offers a free subscription and a low cost paid subscription ($10/mo) that give you access to resources like nutrition counselors, reiki practitioners, guided meditations, educational courses and so much more so you can heal from the inside out.  During our conversation, Pooja shares about… Her unique challenges in building her business...the extra attention and time she needed to spend figuring out the legal and logistical challenges of her market. What she does to keep her own self-care practice sacred so she doesn’t get back into a space of being burnt out and exhausted.  Her ultimate belief that we all really want to do special things to help others and how she’s doing this through Begin to Heal. “That’s the question entrepreneurs should be asking themselves…’who do I need to be in order for me to be successful?’” Pooja says.   This game of business is done from the inside out...and this conversation with Pooja has so many moments of wisdom that reflect that.   You can check out more about Begin to Heal by visiting their website at http://BeginToHeal.com.  *** BIZ WOMEN ROCK RELATED RESOURCES: Interested in Intuitive Coaching or Reiki?   Our very own Biz Women Rock community member Tina Conroy is ah-may-zing at all of it.  You can check her out by visiting her website here: http://TinaConroy.com.  I’ve hired her for Reiki, readings and Intuitive Coaching and she is worth every penny!  I would highly recommend you book a session with her!   Want meditations created specifically for women?  Listen to the Women’s Meditation Network podcast...an entire library of free guided meditations created just for you.  http://WomensMeditationNetwork.com.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast player today.  

Podcast hosts and listeners, guess what? You’ve been naked together! No seriously, you probably have! I listen to podcasts in the shower and in the bathroom in the morning while I get ready for the day ahead.  I bet you do too. Did you know that the average podcast listener invests around 5-hours and seven minutes per week listening to their favorite shows? They listen at home, in their car, while they are walking, at work, or even at the gym. You, as the podcast host are in your listeners ears in so many different locations. Oh yeah, and guess what else? That’s a lot longer than someone who produces video. They can hear your actual voice (unlike in some blog or book they decided to read) and a podcast allows you to show a very real, authentic, and vulnerable version of yourself. You can share your stories. You can tell your potential client who you really are and make a connection. In this episode, I share: How spending intimate time with your podcast listeners is an important way to build a connection Just how powerful podcasting can be to building your community How one successful podcast host converts podcasts subscribers from listeners to engaged users, warm leads, and eventually customers Links mentioned in this episode: UntameYourself.com BizWomenRock.com Connect with Danny: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyozment/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyozment/  Discovery call: https://dannyozment.com/call  Borrow my brain: https://dannyozment.com/coachingsession 

This week I sat down with Katie Krimitsos to discuss traits she sees in successful business owners. Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, business coach, seeker and change maker. She's committed to brightening the light of women around the world through her Biz Women Rock community, which supports Women Entrepreneurs, and through the Women’s Meditation Network, parent of the Meditation for Women Podcast, which provides guided meditations specifically created with the special journey of women in mind. She’s passionate about giving women the tools, strategies and inspiration to live lives the truly love. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How Katie got into business coaching A common trait among Katie’s interviewees that seems to drive them forward in their respective businesses How Katie helps business owners strategize to get where they want to be Steps in managing your inner critic when it comes to your business The relationship between success and happiness and where your goals play a part Why you need to understand what YOUR success looks like and how to get there The impact of being willing to make mistakes Action items people commonly complete to meet their goals The meaning of building a successful business from the inside out Why you shouldn’t compare your script with someone else’s script The role financial awareness plays in the success of your business LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Cathy Heller’s BizWomenRock podcast episode GET SOCIAL WITH KATIE AND LET HER KNOW YOU HEARD ABOUT HER HERE Biz Women Rock Women’s Meditation Network Katie's e-mail Facebook

Today Katie Krimitsos joins me on the podcast. Katie is the creator of Biz Women Rock, a podcast and community for highly ambitious entrepreneurial women who are craving more in their business.  This week we are talking about building a community from your podcast. Katie is a friend, a client, and a mentor of mine and I could think of no one better to talk about how to build a community with your podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear: Katie’s first experience with podcasting How the Biz Women Rock podcast helped Katie build such a large and engaged online community of women business owners Connecting with community and creating a two-way conversation Some ways Katie monetizes her podcast Katie’s approach to being authentic in podcasting Katie’s best piece of advice for building a community with your podcast “The medium of podcasting is ridiculously intimate. Even though you are talking to so many people around the globe, you really are only talking to one person. That intimacy gets translated into a podcast. When you really accept that, you can leverage it by building that one-on-one relationship times hundreds, thousands, millions, or however many listeners you have. Community starts with that relationship.” ------ Resources mentioned: Katie Krimitsos: http://bizwomenrock.com Meditation for Women: http://womensmeditationnetwork.com/ My Podcast Launch Formula – https://dannyozment.com/podcast-launch-formula Danny’s Recommended Resources – https://dannyozment.com/resources Schedule a FREE strategy call with me – https://dannyozment.com/call

Hi Gorgeous! I'd love to hear from you. What do you want to hear more of on the show? Send me seamail info@peacelovenandwine.com Want to hear about our upcoming events, podcast, gifts and wine, and get your free self-care download? Enter your name and email at peaceloveandwine.com This episode was recorded in 2017 for our Virtual Happy Hour Retreat video series, so some of the specifics may be outdated and the 2018 strategy gift is not longer available, but the concepts still apply! This episode: Katie Krimitsos Learn from Katie’s journey as we discuss: -Burning the Candle at Both Ends -Focusing on Effective Action and Letting Go of the Outcome -The False “Shame” of Getting a J.O.B. to Supplement the Entrepreneurial Journey -Live Strategy Session for Tiffany Katie Krimitsos is the Founder of Biz Women Rock, a community and education provider for women entrepreneurs around the world who want to leverage their businesses as a vehicle to live a life they love. She is a business coach and growth strategist and provides virtual and live education to help purpose-driven and action-taking women so they can get the tools they need to fulfill their business dreams! Her podcast Biz Women Rock provides personal business interviews, pertinent topics and actionable information that help her community thrive in their businesses. She is a lover of travel, animals (she has a pet parrot, Sammy!), the water and is amazingly in love with her 2 daughters and her husband Chris. Find Katie in the webisphere: bizwomenrock.com Get Katie's book: How to Launch Your Brand Online

Katie Krimitsos is a powerhouse entrepreneur, growth strategist & business coach dedicated to helping women take their businesses to the stratosphere! Katie is the creator of Biz Women Rock, a global community of action-taking women entrepreneurs. Through her podcast (which started the whole thing), Facebook Group, coaching services, online education programs and live retreats, Katie’s purpose is to provide her community with the best resources possible to help create massive results in their businesses. Click here to download... One would think helping women launch and grown impactful businesses would be enough for Katie, but NOPE. She's also the founder of the Meditation for Women podcast, part of the Women's Meditation Network. Katie's deeply interested in continually evolving herself, in becoming more mindful, trying to live the most vibrant life she can possibly live. She's an athlete, a vegan, an adventurer, a recovering perfectionist and gladiator. Check out Katie's Biz Women Rock community. Listen to the FREE Biz Women Rock podcast. Listen to the FREE Meditation for Women podcast. NOW AVAILABLE: Fall soundly asleep (and stay asleep) with Katie's Peaceful Sleep Collection.

I know you will find inspiration in this episode. I finally get to have Dr. Ellen Ferranti on the show. Better known as Dr. Ellen, or Dr. Mom. I met Ellen in 2017 at Podfest, a podcasting convention held by Chris Krimitsos and John Dennis. We connected through Katie Krimitsos founder of Biz Women Rock and her community, of like minded women entrepreneurs. We hit it off immediately! Both New Yorkers accent and all. We have since attended more podcasting conventions, became friends, colleagues and I have had the pleasure to privately coach Ellen and she has attended my group courses. You get to hear Ellen speak today candidly about her spirituality and intuition. Up until now, she hesitated speaking openly due to any professional medical licensure. She speaks from her heart, from Ellen.... not Ellen MD. What we talk about: * How Ellen was as a child, her religion and spirituality * Ellen's interest in becoming a doctor. She didn't come from a family of physicians. * Through Med school and in her practice as a physician, intuition was not taught or even spoken about. * The turning point, when her Mother died and her realization. * Ellen's wake up call to self care and not wanting to be insignificant. * Seeking spiritual teachers at NY Open Center. * Finding podcasts (Horse Radio Network) through learning more about horses to heal her daughter. * Creating Wisdom Without Wrinkles, Ellen's podcast. * Connection with Traci Timmons and Co/hosting Mindful Healthy Habits with Traci & Ellen. * Becoming a Spiritual Leader and what that means to her. Ellens FaceBook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/759537297527177/ Mindful Healthy Habits with Traci & Ellen: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wordofmomradio/2019/02/06/mindful-healthy-habits-wtraci-ellen--best-of-2018 Coach with Tina and Develop your Intuition: https://squareup.com/store/tina-conroy/item/level-the-intuitive-woman-private-coaching Join Tina & Dr. Pam Denton at The Intuitive Expo and Kick-off May 4th and 5th!! Get Eventbrite tickets below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-intuitive-expo-may-5-2019-tickets-54616836428?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Kick -Off Party:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kick-off-party-motivate-your-intuitive-path-tickets-56189452164?aff=ebdssbeac Thank you for listening~Many Blessings, Tina

Did you know there was a holistic way to hustle? With the ever growing shift of women entrepreneurs, our guest explains the seasons of hustle and how we can be a high performing business by listening to our biological self.   We talk about: - Tips for speaking on stage and converting fans with an ‘old-fashioned tried and true’ tip - A high performer in business...has run and/or spoken at thousands of events - Journey of biz and meditation - Quieting the noise and how meditation helps you know what to do next - Holistic, not hustle - Seasonal hustle - Women’s Podcast Network with Meditation for Women Podcast as the first one out. More {secrets!!!} to come! - Food Heals vegan retreat in Italy - How to shield from toxic people - How to Launch Your Brand Online: Create a Community of Loyal Customers in 10 Simple Steps (Biz Women Rock Official Guides)   Biz Women Rock  - Biz Women Rock Group   Our Guest Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, business coach and strategist, seeker and change maker.   She's committed to brightening the light of women around the world through her Biz Women Rock community, which supports Women Entrepreneurs, and through Meditation for Women, which includes guided meditations specifically created with the special journey of women in mind.   Katie’s passionate about giving women the tools, strategies, and inspiration to live lives they truly love. Katie's Highlights Has used the tool of meditation since the age of 18 1 on 1 business coach to take you to multi-six figures She is an athlete, a vegan, an adventurer, a recovering perfectionist, and gladiator.     Great Quotes  “You have to be really clear how you want people to work with you and engage with you.” - Katie Krimitsos “My business, for me, is an extension on how I am here to live a purpose in this world.” - Katie Krimitsos  "When I first started my show, I was so nervous of the sound. But it's real life." - Laura Petersen  "It's so powerful to sit down and reflect on like what really are the most important activities I should be doing to move things forward." - Laura Petersen "I am so lit up about that [meditation] work right now that I don't want to stop working!" - Katie Krimitsos "There are very real energetic cycles that we go through in a month and when you know that about yourself, you can plan accordingly. '" - Katie Krimitsos "After a certain point, it's time to pick something and move forward." - Laura Petersen "Get out in nature. Be outside of your house. Get away from your computer. Go see water, go see green." - Katie Krimitsos   Learn More  CopyThatPops.com/169

Shannon Baker is doing what so many women entrepreneurs try to do: transition from a VA - or someone who is paid to do tasks- to a Strategist - someone who gets paid to create the overall action plan. Her company is Socially Savvy VA and she’s been in business for 7 years.  But, she’s done actually doing virtual assistant work...instead she wants to help her clients be more strategic about creating better work flows, efficiencies and systems.   So during this LIVE COACHING call, we’re going over… Who her avatar actually is (and who it’s not) What her offerings are and how she can tweak them to elongate the revenue potential for her AND create more success for her clients! Actions she can take NOW to communicate to the world that she is a systems strategist, not a VA. This is such a great session to listen to if you’re transitioning your offerings and want to make sure you’re attracting your dream clients! You can find out more about Shannon’s services here → https://sociallysavvyva.com/ *** The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.   You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know! Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.   As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable! To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.   We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

Oh, I’m so excited to share this LIVE COACHING episode with you!! Because Sylvia Hall is asking the question that every single business owner is asking: What marketing strategies should I focus on in order to reach the most amount of people? She and her husband are the owners of Lifted, a natural health company that focuses on creating products that help people feel better.  Right now, they have two products, a mood boosting probiotic and a bifidus mood boosting probiotic. Until recently, they’ve sold them exclusively on Amazon.  Now, they’re selling on their own website and Amazon. During our conversation, Sylvia shares with me all the different ways they’re marketing now, which include social media, podcasting, Instagram Ads and more.  And then, we dive right into my bottom line strategy… If you want to reach significantly more people, focus your marketing on brands, influencers, events, etc. who already have your audience!   We talk about some of the best ways to do that, including paid and non-paid options.   And, we also butt up against MINDSET issues that come up in all of us...who am I to do that? I know you’re going to get so much out of this conversation with Sylvia! Check out her awesome products here → https://www.liftednaturals.com/ *** The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.   You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know! Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.   As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable! To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.   We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

Brittney Lynn runs a 3 year old Public Relations company, specializing in supporting online entrepreneurs.  She has 15 clients who invest in her services month after month, giving her an amazing base of business that she has earned through her tremendous, customized work with each individual client.   And it would be easy to tell you how Brittney’s scaling her business by acquiring more clients, building out her team and therefore, bringing in more revenue.  But, that’s not what she really wants to do. That’s not what makes her happy. So today, Brittney’s sharing how she is deciding to scale her boutique PR company...and how that growth looks like the opposite of what we think of as “successful,” less clients.  But more profits and more joy. During our conversation, Brittney shares… How she created packages that encouraged recurring, long-term revenue How she’s growing her own way instead of the traditional agency route and what that model looks like How she’s quadrupling her business without adding any more clients Questions you can ask yourself and your current clients to open up new revenue and support opportunities. I refer to a recent episode I did with the amazing Whitney Bishop, Founder of The Non-Profit Leaders Network, who spoke about how she makes more money with her current clients.  You can find that episode HERE: http://bizwomenrock.com/make-money-current-clients-whitney-bishop/ Brittney is such a wonderful case study for growing a business from the inside-out...from your core values and gifts...and that there are massive profits and JOY that come out of doing business this way! You can find out more about Brittney Lynn here: https://brittneyllynn.com/ *** The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.   You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know! Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.     As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!   To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybestyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.   We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybestyear ***  

If I had to describe Ali Brown in one word, it would be ALIGNED. Aligned in the sense that she deeply knows who she is, what her genius is, how she wants to give her gifts to the world, how to make a profit doing so and completely unapologetic for the woman she is and how she does it all. And...she and I happen to believe the same core message: YOU are the one who gets to decide what success, business and life looks like for YOU.   Ali Brown is one of the world’s most recognized coaches for women entrepreneurs.  She coaches 7 figure and 8 figure business women and does so very strategically and joyfully through her signature coaching program Premier, her VIP Strategy Days and her Workshops. But that’s not what Ali’s business always looked like.  She earned her reputation and built a super successful business early on in the internet marketing days as a provider of online education for how to build a business.  Launches, social media, courses, programs, big live events...that was what life looked like for her. And then...she met her husband Brett and got pregnant with her twins (who are now 5), and everything changed.  She started realizing that the machine she had built wasn’t what really brought her joy. So, she started asking herself serious questions about what her true GENIUS was and what she really wanted her version of success to look like.  And it’s been that transition that has shifted her life and her business into the behemoth “woman on a big mission” that it is now. During this incredible conversation, Ali shares… How to go about uncovering your genius and why doing so will change everything! How to recognize the symptoms of not being aligned and her recommendation on what to do if you find yourself here How she recognized that she stopped leading in her business and was only following and the effect it had on her Her belief that strategically curating the qualified clients and customers you want is so much more effective that giant numbers What her life looks like now and how she is bringing her message to the women who need to hear it in this next phase! Ali is the embodiment of everything I believe and discuss so often on the podcast...that true success, true abundance, true business bliss happens when we stay aligned and plugged into who we are and what our gifts are (instead of looking outside of ourselves for “blueprints” to dictate that for us) and take action accordingly. Check out Ali’s podcast, Glambition Radio —> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/glambition-radio-with-ali-brown/id799805829?mt=2 And to find out more about Ali and everything she offers, check out her website: http://alibrown.com *** The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.   You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know! Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.   As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable! To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.   We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear  

Brandi Jackson is a side hustler...she works a full time job and is trying her best to create a sustainable business on the side so she can easily transition from that job into the work she’s really passionate about doing: fitness for women.  She’s the owner of Brandi Jackson Wellness and offers 1on1 personal training and group fitness programs in her local area of Oakland, California.     During our LIVE COACHING session, Brandi’s main concern is how she can get more 1on1 clients and more people in her group fitness programs so she can reach sustainability...that wonderful place where she knows she can rely on the income she needs to make the shift out of her job and into her business full time.     So, we naturally identify…   The 7 different offerings that Brandi has and why it’s beneficial for her to focus on the main TWO that already bring in the revenue for her and that she loves the most. Why it’s SO important to know your numbers - how much revenue Brandi needs every month and how many 1on1 clients and group fitness members that translates to! Marketing strategies that are already working for her and simple (but often overlooked) ways to pour gasoline on those strategies to gain immediate results! Out of the box marketing strategies that could help her get in front of people that don’t already know who she is and what she does!   Ultimately, today’s LIVE COACHING CALL puts a spotlight on getting real with your numbers, your conversion rates and creating PURPOSEFUL MARKETING strategies that actually produce results!   You can check out more about Brandi here → https://brandijacksonwellness.com/   *** The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.     You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!   Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.     As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!   To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.     We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

Fiona Hague is like many women entrepreneurs - she’s become so good at a handful of skills - and has earned money throughout the years selling those skills - that she is having a hard time figuring out what will actually make her a profit.  She needs to make a profit now, so it’s go time.   She owns FionaHague.com, where she offers training, strategizing, web design services, social media training, and specialized HR training for Non-Profits.  A slew of services!   She is also the creator of Scottish Business Mums, a community of mompreneurs in Scotland.  Under this banner, she has a Facebook group with over 1,000 women in it, has a paid membership Academy, has educational courses and does a once/month meeting to bring them together.     None of this is making her much money right now.  And that’s what we’re spending this LIVE COACHING CALL to figure out.   During our session, we discuss…   How honing in on her ZONE OF GENIUS (vs. her zone of excellence) will help her see where she can go deeper with the community she really loves serving (this concept is from Gay Hendrick’s book The Big Leap - you can get it on Audible.com HERE → http://www.audibletrial.com/BusinessWomenRock) - psst...this is an affiliate link and I may be compensated if you choose to sign up with Audible through it, at no expense to you.  If you’re not yet a member of Audible, you can get your first book for FREE by signing up!) That the reason she’s not having results is because her community is confused about who she is and how she can help them.   A few strategies on how she can do market research and take the time to get to know her community of Scottish Mums!  And why this is the foundation of ALL of her future offerings! A few ways she can tweak what she currently offers, but with the confidence of knowing her community deeper   Ultimately, Fiona and I get clear on one things: where she really wants to spend her time and how she can go about focusing on THAT so she can take the steps to purposeful profitability!   You can check out more about Fiona here → http://www.fionahague.com/   ***   The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.     You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!   Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.     As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!   To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.     We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear   ***

To say that Eva Vennari does “hair analysis” to help you become healthier does a major disservice to the big work she is up to in the world.     Almost 2 decades ago, Eva found herself having major burnout.  I’m not talking about just a day or feeling overwhelmed, but like her entire energy had been zapped for good.  And after a near-death experience on the highway and a realization that her inability to truly be present and conscious in her life was impacting everything, she decided to embark on a journey to feel better...to heal herself.     It took her 15 years of asking questions, implementing a slew of modalities and lifestyle changes to get her to the point that she felt solid...healthy...and...ready to help others who also wanted to live vibrantly.   For 8 years now, Eva has run The Elevate Institute, a program that helps high performing individuals eradicate fatigue, burnout and overwhelm and live healthy, aligned lives.  The initial phase of this work is examining hair samples - which allows her to work with people all over the world - from which she creates a customized healing plan and works with individuals regularly to implement it and see results.     During this incredible conversation, Eva shares…   How she knew that her level of burnout needed to be addressed seriously - the symptoms and the signs (maybe you recognize some of them?) How she realized that speaking in jargon was actually closing people off to the great work she could do for them!  And thus, realizing that communicating RESULTS woud get people’s attention! How she cleverly works with her “competition” to help her scale her services and make more money! How she creates purposeful marketing after she gets super clear on her ideal client! Ways she “walks the walk” and stays joyful, present and healthy in her own life! If you’re feeling stressed out, overwhelmed or in total burnout and think you might need the incredible services Eva provides, definitely go check out her website → https://theelevateinstitute.com/ *** The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.     You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!   Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.     As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!   To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.     We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear ***

Katie Hunt is the Founder of Tradeshow Camp, a company that provides education and support to women who run product-based businesses.  She started it in 2011 because she herself ran a product-based business and was getting so many people asking her questions about her experience growing it.  So, she began by offering her first online product: a $25 Teleconference where she simply answered all the questions she was being asked.   Fast forward, Katie’s business model consists of Live Conferences (40% of her revenue), online eCourses (50% of her revenue) and private business coaching (10% of her revenue).  She is a phenomenal example of knowing WHO you serve and creating OFFERINGS that are directly in line with offering the solutions your community is searching for!   While I had expected at the beginning of this interview that we would be diving heavy into her courses, the conversation turns into a gorgeous back and forth about how she and her company have evolved and how her offerings have evolved along with those changes!   We talk about…   How knowing your customer intimately is VITAL to not only your marketing, but in dictating the look, feel, longevity and formatting of your programs! How her avatar (ideal customer) has changed over the years and how she’s continued to stay in tune with their ever-changing needs! How she stays connected to herself so she knows what direction she needs to steer her business!  She even tells a very intimate story of how she ended up cancelling a big event because of a litany of signs telling her it wasn’t the right time and what she did to come out of that successfully!   No matter where you are in your business journey, this conversation will be inspirational and practical in giving you ideas and strategies on how to continue to build out a business that is ultimately designed from the inside out, and how to allow yourself the grace to evolve your programs and products to service those you are serving! You can check out Katie’s website here: http://tradeshowcamp.com/   And check out her podcast, Proof to Product here: http://tradeshowcamp.com/prooftoproduct/ ***   The new year is here and I’m sure you’re feeling fired up to make this the best year yet for you! But guess what? That fire...that focus...that determination...if you’re human...it’s going to dissipate over the course of the next few weeks.  Because your best laid plans get interrupted by life, by surprises, by unintended occurrences.  And sometime in March, you’re going to raise your head from the hurricane of ideas, tasks and work you’ve been submerged in and remember those big goals you had back in January and wonder how in the world you can get back to a place of making them come true this year.     You’re not alone, girl.  We all start out the year strong and if we don’t have a program or the accountability or the structure to keep us focused and intentional with how we’re spending our time...it can all get lost.  It’s happened to me. And it’s happened to so many other amazing women entrepreneurs I know!   Which is why I decided that this year is the year I wanted to work with just a handful of driven, determined and passionate women entrepreneurs...so we can go to work doing the deep and focused work it takes to create their dream businesses.     As of now, just a few spots remain for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program...a program that gives you and I the space and the structure to work hand in hand as you get clear about your vision, get focused in on what needs to happen in order to make that vision a reality and take intentional actions to see it come to fruition!  And with the regular accountability, the quarterly deep dive sessions and the kickoff Intensive...and with me here with you every step of the way...having the profitable and purposeful business that you enjoy showing up for every day is inevitable!   To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program, go to http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear and apply today!  I’m responding to applications as they come in and spots are filling on a first come, first serve basis.     We can’t do this alone.  And if the structured and customized support of private coaching is what you need to finally achieve what you know you’re ready for in your business, then I can’t wait to read your application.  Let’s do this!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear   ***

Do you consider yourself to be a Maker?  According to Sue Monhait (MOAN HEIGHT), you’re a Maker if you are someone who creates something tangible that you sell...jewelry, bakery or food products, crafts, artistry, etc.  Many of us business owners are Makers. And the reason I brought Sue on the show today is because she is a GENIUS at helping Makers approach their businesses as businesses, so they can ultimately build companies that allow them to produce products they love and enjoy the process of doing it!   The years Sue spent in her corporate job helping small and large companies with their products acted as a powerful education when she started her first business, The Ribbon Print Company 10 years ago.  This multi-six figure business helps supply businesses who want to make custom print ribbons.  Along her own journey of building her successful Maker business, she came across so many people who wanted to do business with her or who craved to make their own craft or hobby into a thriving business, but just couldn’t figure out how.     That’s when Sue launched her podcast and business, Gift Biz Unwrapped.  Under this umbrella, she provides education, support and resources to help all sorts of makers build a profitable business they love!   During this conversation, Sue shares…   The mindset needed to look at your business now - whether you’ve just toyed around with the idea of making money from your craft or have been doing so awhile, but aren’t doing it as successfully as you’d like. The order to follow to build a successful Maker Business - from the vision to identifying your Unique Special Power to your brand...step by step! A handful of practical strategies to leverage social media right away! The specific challenges that Makers have and ideas on how to get through those challenges! Whether you consider yourself a Maker or not, Sue’s advice is spot-on for any business!   You can find out more about Sue and access her incredible resources here!   Sue’s Podcast, Gift Biz Unwrapped → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/ I had the pleasure of being a guest on her show!  You can check out her interviewing me here → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/meditationforwomen/   Sue’s Website → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/   Sue’s Membership Program, Makers MBA → https://ribbonprint.lpages.co/makersmba/   Sue’s Book, Maker to Master: Find & Fix What’s Not Working in Your Small Business → http://giftbizunwrapped.com/makertomaster/ ***   I have a big secret for you: you do NOT have to struggle for years to create a profitable and purposeful business that you actually enjoy showing up for every day! It takes 3 things to create relatively fast results: Clarity, Focus and INTENTIONAL Actions.  These are the 3 things I continue to provide support and accountability for for my private coaching clients and it’s work that lights me up! (and gives them accountability, guidance, strategy and massive mindset shifts!).   If you are ready to give up the struggle and have your BEST YEAR YET in the year ahead, then apply today for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program!   From March 2019 through March 2020, I’m working deeply with just a handful of driven, passionate and determined women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their greatness and finally see the results they know they deserve!   As of now, just 6 more spots remain!     Find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply today at http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear   PS: Yes, I’m on maternity leave as you’re listening to this and yes, I’m responding to applications as they come in!  They are so much fun to read!   I know you have a big why and I know you have the fuel inside of you to make the shift from “just getting by” to truly having the business of your dreams.  And that’s what I’m here to support in my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.   I can’t wait to hear from you! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear ***

Jody Agard has a big message to bring to women of the world: Self-Care is foundational to your overall success and joy in life.  It’s a message we are all too familiar with as busy business women, right?  We know the phrase, “you can’t pour from an empty cup,” all too well, but still...we let ourselves get into places of anxiety, stress, overwhelm and even burnout...all because we get too busy to take care of ourselves.     Which is why I’m bringing Jody on today.  Because her message is not only pervasive for how self-care actually impacts the day to day experience and results we have in our businesses (and our lives), but she makes it so easy and practical!   During this conversation, Jody shares…   The two big reasons we busy women tend not give into self-care on a regular basis. Practical examples of what self-care can look like in your life...ways that are free or relatively low-cost and super simple to implement (hint: we are talking about booking spa appointments here.  Think: taking a walk around your block or being conscious of the water falling on your back during a shower). Super simple. The red flags or triggers to be aware of that indicate when we need to implement some of our favorite self-care tools. The suggestion to create a Self-Care List...all of the ways you love to take care of yourself and fill yourself up so you have a quick reference guide to pull from when you need it! And Jody knows her stuff!  She works with busy moms and busy women as a coach and mentor, helping them create customized self-care plans that work for them and allow them to see results!     You can check out her site here: http://amommyreboot.com/   She also has a book, Mommy Reboot: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Self-Care https://amzn.to/2ReQyI0 that acts as an incredible step by step for incorporating self-care into our daily practice.     She also runs an incredible private Facebook Group!  Filled with hundreds of busy moms who are cognizant of including self-care into their routines (hint, hint: she provide totally FREE 45 Minute Breakthrough sessions to every member of her group...so make sure to join and sign up for one!).  You can request to join her group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mommyreboot/ ***   The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.   You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I’ve had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!     This is why I’m opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!   “I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let’s make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear ***

In 2012, Christy Haussler and her wife Allison did something that is the dream of so many people...they moved to the Florida Keys.  By 2014, Christy started Team Podcast, a company that produces podcasts for incredible podcasters all around the world. In just one year, Christy grew it to a six figure business and continued to grow her reputation in the podcast community and scale her business and more clients came on board.   And then in 2017, Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys.  Hard. And it was devastating for so many locals who lost homes, lifestyles and businesses.  But out of the devastation, Christy and Allison saw so many stories of love, compassion and connectedness that lit a fire in her to help her community in a meaningful way.   That’s why in 2018, she made a shift.  She and Allison rebranded their production company into what is now 43 Keys Media, which houses full media production services and a podcast network called 43 Keys Podcast Network, whose ultimate purpose is to support the people, businesses and lifestyle that is so special to the Florida Keys community.   During this conversation, we discuss…   Why Christy decided to jump off of the formula for scaling a service-based business and forged ahead to create her own version of scaling. How they’re logistically making the transition from their old business model into their new, expanded business model, identifying how they’ve tweaked their systems, processes and staff. The breakdown of their 43 Keys Podcast Network as a business model...how she’s structuring the agreements between the Network and the Content Creators for each podcast, her monetization strategies and more.   Ultimately, what you’re going to hear in this conversation with Christy is how she is leading her company into the future and creating from her HEART and SOUL every little step along the way.  This is a true case study for designing a business that is in alignment with your values and creating a WIN for every single party involved!   This interview is ridiculously inspiring and emotional and I know you’re going to love it!   Find out more about Christy and 43 Keys Media here → https://www.facebook.com/43keys/ ***   I have a big secret for you: you do NOT have to struggle for years to create a profitable and purposeful business that you actually enjoy showing up for every day! It takes 3 things to create relatively fast results: Clarity, Focus and INTENTIONAL Actions.  These are the 3 things I continue to provide support and accountability for for my private coaching clients and it’s work that lights me up! (and gives them accountability, guidance, strategy and massive mindset shifts!).   If you are ready to give up the struggle and have your BEST YEAR YET in the year ahead, then apply today for my 1 Year Coaching Program!   From March 2019 through March 2020, I’m working deeply with just a handful of driven, passionate and determined women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their greatness and finally see the results they know they deserve!   As of now, just 6 more spots remain!     Find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply today at http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear   PS: Yes, I’m on maternity leave as you’re listening to this and yes, I’m responding to applications as they come in!  They are so much fun to read!   I know you have a big why and I know you have the fuel inside of you to make the shift from “just getting by” to truly having the business of your dreams.  And that’s what I’m here to support in my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.   I can’t wait to hear from you! http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear ***

Company culture is unique to every organization.  Now more so than ever people employees are putting emphasis on an organizations culture and values when determining to work for a company over just compensation.     Does the company care about the community and give back?  Is it a team oriented environment where they are open to collaboration and able to express their opinions.    In this episode we share another podcast with you from host Katie Krimitsos Creator of the Biz Women Rock podcast. Biz Women Rock is a community and education provider for ambitious women entrepreneurs who want to grow a purposeful, productive and profitable business!  In this Podcast Katie interviews, Patrick Moraites, co-founder of HR Shield where they discusses "How to Build Award Winning Team Culture" we hope you all enjoy.  

When Sara Dean mentions in the first few minutes of our interview together that she knew she needed to stop helping women shrink (through the gym she owned) and instead wanted to help women live BIG, I knew I was in love with her. ;)   Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy podcast...a passion project turned massively successful business.  As of the release of this interview with her, she has crested over 1 million downloads of her podcast...not too shabby!     I really wanted to get inside of Sara’s strategic mind to uncover how and why she even launched the podcast (she already have a thriving brick and mortar business) and what deliberate strategies she has implemented since doing so in 2016 that has made her podcast - and the entire BUSINESS that it’s given birth to - a massive success!   During our conversation, we discuss:   How she managed her old business and her new podcast How she first monetized her podcast Why and when she focused just on her audience building What really cool strategies she used to build her audience How she leveraged the experience she had from her former business to get focused on creating a six figure business in the first year with Shameless Mom Academy Specific launch strategies she implemented for her paid membership community Plans for her next phase!   I have no doubt you’ll fall in love with Sara too, as she delivers very practical insights into her business success while showcasing her beautiful imperfections and...is just so damn cool!   You can find out more about Sara and the Shameless Mom Academy here → http://shamelessmom.com ***   The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.   You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I’ve had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!     This is why I’m opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business, feeling confused about what you should be focusing on, or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!   “I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep   To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let’s make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear ***

In 2007, Karen Mertes was hit by a drunk driver as she was driving on the highway.  That driver was going 100 mph. She was an Active Duty Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force and as she saw her life flash before her eyes that night, she knew life would never be the same.   Her near fatal car crash became a turning point for her.  She was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and knew that she was going to have to re-learn who she was and who she was going to be in the world.  She had made a promise to herself that night that if she survived, she would spend her life in service to others.   And all these years later, that’s exactly what she’s doing.  In 2010, she created Fulfill Your Destiny, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit program that helps entrepreneurs get the leg up they need during a difficult time or after a life-altering event.  She does this through her signature program called Business Builder Grants that awards business owners in the Tampa Bay area $1,000 scholarships that allows them to purchase or invest in items they desperately need to move to the next level of their companies.     During this incredible conversation, Karen shares…   How and why she’s structured her Non-Profit in a way that is very entrepreneurial; with little to no administrative costs so that her donors know that their monies are going directly to the recipients of the grants. How she manages scaling herself by leveraging community members and organizations! How she dealt with the emotional impacts early on after her accident where who she was and who she was now going to be clashed. Her philosophy that every business owner can work in some sort of give-back programming into their business model!  And why her scholarships are having a ripple effect in the community because of it! Her view of life balance...and her unapologetic ways of living and breathing her mission! Karen is absolutely incredible and I know you’re going to take away so much more than the practical parts of business we discuss...I promised you’ll leave this interview feeling inspired!   Check out more about Fulfill Your Destiny here → http://fulfillyourdestiny.org   In the Tampa Bay area and want to know more about ***   The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.   You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I’ve had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!     This is why I’m opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business, feeling confused about what you should be focusing on, or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!   “I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let’s make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear ***

When it comes to money and your business, there are a few major categories of money to address. Making more money - the sexiest and more prevalent conversation we have Money Mindset - the “softer” side of money that truly determines our success Investing our money - how we’re spending wisely Organizing our finances - the practical - and not-so-often discussed tips and tricks that have a major impact on our businesses! Today, we’re talking about that last one...organizing our finances...because there are very simple ways you can do so that will not only benefit your ability to do those other 3 well, but ultimately SAVE YOU TIME… Because you want to be spending time building your business, not managing your money full time. So I brought on the amazing Heather Robertson-Devine.  She’s the owner of Books del Sur.  She works with publishers and authors in Latin American countries and distributes authentic Spanish books to public schools all around the US.  She started her business in 2009 and at that time, offered just 12 book titles...now, in 2018, she offers 300! Her business had a major shift in 2015 when she made a profit for the first time and then again in 2016 when she had a mindset shift that she was not just “a teacher selling books,” but a business owner.  Each of these seasons of Heather’s business life have dictated specific and evolving ways to organize her finances, and today, we’re discussing them in detail. We talk about… How and why she used a specific type of business credit card when she first started her business
 How she transitioned from her “shoebox” method to a spreadsheet method to her current integrated, online method
 What tools she uses currently and how it all works together to make money management simple
 Why she hires out her daily financial management to a team member (the practical and emotional reasons!)
 Why she established a monthly financial meeting with her team and the difference it’s made in her business growth We both discuss how we’ve used simple tools, like financial tracking tools and business bank accounts in order to manage cash flow, earn extra benefits and ultimately, be on top of our business finances! Tip: Consider a business credit card, like the #ChaseInk Business Unlimited credit card [https://bit.ly/2pxzu4c], to simplify your business finances. I’m even giving you access to a totally FREE Money Bundle so you can start using some of these tools we discuss immediately!  It includes… A step by step of the tips Heather and I discuss My Financial Focus Spreadsheet (helps you project and track money coming in!) A diagram of how I organize my Chase Business bank accounts (based heavily on the Profit First method) A link to my all time fav money tracking app A link to the Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card - seriously, the EASIEST business credit card out there! You can get all of it at http://BizWomenRock.com/moneybundle If you’ve been spending way too much time managing your business finances (or way too much time worrying how to organize them better), then this episode is for you! *** Today’s episode is sponsored by Chase Ink and the new Business Unlimited Credit Card. With unlimited 1.5% cash back on purchases, no annual fee, and no minimum balance to redeem rewards, the Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card is a great choice for busy entrepreneurs. Keep things simple with the Chase Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card, issued by Chase Bank USA, NA. For more information, visit HERE  https://bit.ly/2pxzu4c 

Girl, I am taking you deep and detailed into what’s been going on in my business over the past few months!     Why?     Because I want to share with you some practical strategies I’ve been implementing that have (and have not) been working so you can have some real tools to walk away with! And...because I want to make sure you see a real life case study of just how imperfect this journey is ;)     During this episode, I’m sharing… What my plan was in July when I launched the new Meditation for Women podcast...and what actually happened in those first few months instead! How and why I launched my new podcast imperfectly...on purpose. Why I did very little to market the Meditation for Women podcast in the first 3 months after it launched (even though it was my plan to do so). A big surprise that happened that opened up new revenue and a new direction for Biz Women Rock. Specific social media strategies I’ve implemented recently to grow the Meditation for Women podcast. The two monetization strategies I’ve implemented for the Meditation for Women podcast. A HUGE tool that has garnered massive exposure for Meditation for Women and how I’m approaching it with its own strategy (and the pros and cons of the tool). How I’ve realistically completed 8 out of the 100 things I really wanted to have done by now in my business as I look ahead at my Maternity Leave starting very soon...and how I’ve dealt with that emotionally and strategically.   My ultimate message her for you, my dear, is that you will see through my case study that you are exactly where you need to be right now and that YOU are the one who gets to decide what your business journey looks like!     I hope you get a lot out of this episode that impacts your own, special journey! Resources and links I mention in today’s show:   My initial solo episode explaining the big shift in my business that launched the Meditation for Women podcast → http://bizwomenrock.com/why-i-launched-a-podcast-network-a-case-study-with-katie/ My interview with Carol Cox on her podcast Speaking Your Brand about my big business pivot and the business plan I had → https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/podcast-business-model-katie-krimitsos/ Shaina and her team at Podcast Memes → https://www.facebook.com/podcastmemes4u/ The Meditation for Women Website is up! → http://meditationforwomenpodcast.com The Meditation for Women Patreon Page - Become a Supporter! → https://www.patreon.com/meditationforwomen Meditation for Women on Insight Timer - Come follow me! → http://insig.ht/katiekrimitsos The Application for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program → http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear Follow Meditation for Women on Instagram! → https://www.instagram.com/meditation_for_women/   Check out the Meditation for Women YouTube Channel! → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0xJNkg_MIeOs2XcDEFnbQ/videos?view_as=subscriber   Subscribe to the Meditation for Women Podcast! → http://women.womensmeditationnetwork.com/subscribe/ ***   The end of the year is upon us and most likely it has you thinking very intentionally about what you want to create for yourself and your business in the year ahead! And if those thoughts are leading you to visualizing a business that is making you more money, with more harmony and happiness while doing it, then I would encourage you to apply for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.   You know me...you know I practice and preach creating a business you love - one that is profitable, productive and enjoyable for you! And in the years that I have worked privately with incredible women entrepreneurs just like you, I’ve had the privilege of seeing just how powerful it is to put the right clarity, focus and intentional actions into our businesses...and, most importantly...how doing so brings results well beyond our own visions!     This is why I’m opening up 9 more spots for my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.  And if you are done feeling the pain of financially struggling in your business, feeling confused about what you should be focusing on, or just flat out not doing what you love every day, then go apply today!   “I'm committing to Katie's 1 Year Private Coaching Program because I've been trying to grow the business on my own for years and haven't gotten anywhere. I've failed numerous times and have felt defeated over and over again. And it's not that I lack the drive, ambition or passion...most of us women have a lot of that to offer. It's just that I don't have that business mindset. So, this next year I am so excited to finally be making an investment in myself as a woman who wants to run her own business and one I truly believe to be my life's work and passion. I'm looking forward to gaining clarity with my all-over-the-place ideas, having Katie's guidance and accountability along the way, and creating actionable steps that help me achieve my goals. I want to start laying a solid foundation for my business that will ultimately set me up for success, which I really feel like will in turn help me better serve my target community.  I cannot wait for this upcoming year! Katie has such a contagious, motivating spirit and she's a wealth of knowledge. I have a feeling I am going to be amazed at what I can create with Katie's expertise along the way. ~ Ashley, Plant Centered Prep To find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply, go to BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear.  Applications are being reviewed as they come in and spots will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Let’s make some BIG MOVES together next year, girl!   http://BizWomenRock.com/mybigyear

The Intuitive Woman Podcast kicks off the series of Spirituality & Business with Biz Women Rock, Katie Krimitsos. Katie shares her personal story of religion and spirituality growing up and how she connects to her spirituality, daily and in her business. An exciting conversation of AHA moments, intuitive hits, deeper knowing and of course lots of laughter. Katie Krimitsos is the Founder of Biz Women Rock, a community and education provider for business women around the globe who want to grow their companies. She is a business coach and growth strategist and provides virtual and live education to help purpose-driven and action-taking women the tools they need to fulfill their business dreams! Her podcast Biz Women Rock provides personal business interviews, pertinent topics and actionable information that help her community thrive in their businesses. She is a lover of travel, animals (she has two pet parrots), the water and is amazingly in love with her first child, Sedona and husband Chris. You can find Katie at : Bizwomenrock.com

Highlights:   How I got into bullet journaling #bujo Thank you, Elsie! Before bullet journal #bebujo What makes a bullet journal different Why the index is such a game changer How The Happiness Project inspired my habit tracker chart Ben Franklin's 13 Virtues chart My search for a doable charting system My advice for how to use your bullet journal How I use my bullet journal The Five Minute Journal questions Keeping it free… How I do my Habit Tracker Chart My new habit My new month routine What's so great about the actual journals Heather says Leuchtturm about 6 times…http://amzn.to/2m010rZ Jar of Awesome It's your thing. Do what you wanna do. Daddy! The bullet journal is like the pocket journal. What you track, grows. Benefits of bullet journaling How to get started bullet journaling How I draw my habit chart Podfest My listener Laura and I met on a plane! Shout outs to fellow podcasters: Steph and Val at Wine to Five, Sarah at Simple Change, Honor Knight of the Soiled Restroom Cinema Podcast, Copper Yuenger of Life Under the Laundry Pile, Amanda Doughty of The Great Beer Adventure, Brian Musial of Health Geeks Radio, Ryan Gray of the PreMed Years, Jeff Sanders of the 5 AM Miracle, Jessica Kupferman and Elsie Escobar of She Podcasts, Deb Williams of Financial Karma, Katie Krimitsos of Biz Women Rock, Jessica Rhodes of Interview Connections, and Tina Dietz of The Start Something Show   Books and Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   Shownotes: www.happinessmama.com/19 The journal I use is here www.bulletjournal.com The Productive Woman Podcast The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Ovusoft Oracle cards Tim Ferriss's podcast: http://tim.blog/podcast/ The Five Minute Journal   Quotes   “Daily journaling helps me stay sane and happy.”   “You do deserve happiness, and you can live the life you desire, in total alignment with your values, dreams, and goals.”   Spread the Word:   If you enjoyed the podcast and want to help other mamas be happier, too, visit iTunes or Stitcher and kindly leave me a rating, review, and subscribe. More ratings and reviews lead to more eyes and ears seeing and hearing the podcast. Thank you!   How to Subscribe to the Happiness Mama Podcast:   Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Stay in Touch:   Never miss an episode! Thank you so much for listening! I hope this podcast helps you be a little bit happier, and remember, self-care is not selfish, it's essential.

On this episode of Rhodes to Success I interview Katie Krimitsos, who runs The Tampa Bay Business Owners group and is the host of Biz Women Rock, which is an amazing podcast that features business and entrepreneurial women. Katie's team did everything right in launching her podcast and today we talk about leveraging the power of a Facebook group for fans. In this podcast find out how Facebook groups can help you engage with your listeners.   Main Questions Asked Tell us about the Biz Women Rock podcast and why you're passionate about it.  Talk about your Facebook marketing efforts. What was the investment in your Facebook ad campaign? Talk about your Facebook group and how you've grown it.  Talk about building your list by having people opt in so they could join the Facebook group.  What is the purpose of your group and how do you make sure people know and understand what is and isn't appropriate to post? Talk about how you used the group to promote the podcast.    Key Lessons Learned Biz Women Rock Podcast  Facebook pages allow your listeners to interact with you. Groups allow your listeners to interact with each other.  The Biz Women Rock podcast is an opportunity for savvy businesswomen to share their journey. This isn't topic specific show but rather is story related.  Katie wanted to build a solid community rather than a high number of listeners.    Facebook Marketing  Katie paid for adverts and started a page before the podcast launched.  Within two weeks of advertising she had 2,000 likes on the Biz Women Rock page.  Katie was spending $300-$500 per month.  You need to spend money on Facebook ads so you can get your page in front of the right people but you need to be active in order for this to work  If you have 100,00 people on your page but no one is engaging then the high number doesn't mean anything.  Katie's Facebook content strategy was to post 3-5 times per day.  Quotes with a photo of person's face get a lot of engagement than just the text on its own.   The majority of what Katie posts is curation and not just her own podcast content.    Facebook Groups  This is an opportunity to talk to the whole group and the members get to talk back and forth to each other.  Katie marketed the group to the page, and created a specific graphic for the group.  Katie personally reached out to 10-15 people on the Biz Women Rock Facebook page and invited them to brand ambassadors within the group.  The ambassador role was to ask questions, respond to posts, making their own posts.   There was a general Facebook ad for the group as well one that specifically targeted people who already like the page.  Always provide different content or messages to the group than you would provide on the page.  Anytime an individual in a group feels like you are talking to them directly, your group will multiply and engage more because they will feel like you really care about them.  If you can make 2,500 people feel like they are the most important person in the group then you have done your job well.     Facebook Online Group Culture  The more structure you give the group better behaved people will be and the better the outcome you want to create will happen.  The guidelines (rules) of the BWR group were posted in the group description as well as in the form of a graphic.   The idea of the rules is the keep the group spam free as a way to retain members.  In the beginning the rules graphic was posted weekly or kept as a pinned post.   If someone goes against the rules Katie will contact them personally and if they continue with rogue posts Katie will delete from the group.    Building Your List Via Facebook Groups  Instead of the opt-in on the website, Katie changed it to ‘join our private community,' which takes them to a button to join the group.   The music in today's episode was written by The Danger Os and produced by Nick Palmer. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/thedangerosmakemusic    Links to Resources Mentioned Biz Women Rock  BWR Connect (Facebook group) Tampa Bay Business Owners  Entrepreneur Support Services  Interview Connections TV

Katie Krimitsos is the Founder of the Biz Women Rock podcast, a show that highlights the business journeys of savvy women from all over the world.  She provides education, support and collaboration opportunities to the thriving online BWR community!  Katie also runs a local community of entrepreneurs called the Tampa Bay Business Owners with her husband Chris.  She's a lover of travel, animals, and the water!

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