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Send us a textRachel Oswalt is a US Navy veteran who served 6.5 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician. In her time served she not only experienced her own challenges within the military mental health system, but also witnessed countless shipmates who dealt with similar struggles. After losing 3 shipmates to suicide in a short span of time she decided that enough was enough and created a platform for military and veterans to share their stories, speak their truth, and bring awareness to the many issues surrounding military mental health. Your Story Doesn't End Here was launched in 2021 and Rachel continues to use the podcast as well as a voice to advocate for those who can't advocate for themselves.Episode Summary:In this episode of "Passing The Torch," host Martin Foster talks with Rachel Oswalt, a passionate advocate for mental health within the military community. Rachel shares insights from her journey as a U.S. Navy veteran and host of the podcast "Your Story Doesn't End Here." They dive into topics like transitioning to civilian life, the challenges of maintaining mental wellness, and the power of vulnerability in storytelling.Rachel reveals her plans to shift her podcast to a nonprofit model to further support military mental health. She reflects on her personal growth over the past few years and how sharing stories can help others feel less alone. The episode is filled with inspiring moments and reminders about resilience and self-compassion.The conversation wraps up with lighthearted questions about personal growth and Rachel's thoughts on the future. Overall, Rachel's story and insights provide meaningful takeaways for listeners about embracing change and supporting mental health in the military community.Topics:05:07 Purposeful Business for Community Impact06:57 Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs11:16 Changing the World: A Collective Effort15:20 Mixed Feelings on Military Service17:54 Inauthenticity Among People21:18 Generational Stigma: Embracing Vulnerability26:05 Healing Through Sharing Stories29:55 Military Life: Daily Dopamine Rush33:30 Stagnant Post-Military Journey36:17 Overcoming Stagnation Through Small Changes38:35 Overcoming Uncertainty and Stuckness42:34 "Inspiration Needed on Military Bases"Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 49: Ryan Hawk – Crafting a Legacy of LeadershipEpisode 52: Riley Tejcek – Mission of Empowerment and Endurance
Building a business isn't just about strategy - it's about heart, faith, and purpose. Andee Hart knows this firsthand. From starting a candle-making passion project in her kitchen to growing a successful wholesale business, Andee's journey is a testament to resilience, grace, and the power of community. But her story doesn't stop there. As the founder of She Sells Differently, she's transforming how female entrepreneurs approach sales, blending integrity, faith, and countercultural strategies to create thriving businesses without the pressure of traditional sales tactics. In this episode of the Christian Entrepreneurs Podcast, Andee shares why extending grace to yourself is essential for personal and business growth, how surrounding yourself with the right community can strengthen your faith and your success, and why viewing business as a mission field shifts everything. As you continue on your entrepreneurial path, remember that your business is more than just a career - it's a calling. Keep moving forward with purpose, faith, and a heart to serve, knowing that when you align your work with God's will, the possibilities are limitless. Here are three key takeaways: Grace is Essential for Growth. Andee emphasizes the importance of giving yourself grace in both life and business. She shares how overcoming self-criticism and embracing God's grace has allowed her to grow personally and professionally. Without grace, fear of failure can hold you back from stepping into your God-given calling. Community Strengthens Faith and Business. Surrounding yourself with like-minded, faith-driven individuals is crucial for success. Andee highlights how having supportive friends, mentors, and collaborators has helped her stay encouraged, grounded, and accountable in her entrepreneurial journey. Business is a Mission Field. Andee believes that entrepreneurship is more than just making money - it's a way to serve and honor God. She encourages business owners to operate with integrity, pray bold prayers for opportunities to share their faith, and trust that God will use their work to impact others. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Continue the conversation about this podcast episode over on our Community! Jump straight to these golden nuggets:00:45 – Meet Andee Hart 05:30 – The Importance of Giving Yourself Grace 10:20 – The Power of Community in Entrepreneurship 15:45 – Viewing Business as a Mission Field 22:10 – The Value of Rest in a Hustle Culture 28:30 – Countercultural Sales Strategies Enjoy This Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast, then hit subscribe now! Post a review and share it! If you learned something by tuning into this podcast, do not hesitate to write a review and share it with your friends, so they can find out more about how to generate returns from a Google Ads account. For more updates and episodes, visit the Ambitious Entrepreneur Show website. You can also subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Email, RSS, and more! You can also follow us through Facebook. Additional Resources: 5 Pillars to Build Visibility, Generate Leads and Enrol Clients with Ease Quiz Are You Ready to Launch Your Coaching Business Podcast? Take the Quiz Want to launch your own Thought Leader Podcast? Access my ‘Are You Ready to Launch Your Podcast' Quiz here, and/or book a time to chat. Have any questions? You can contact me through these platforms: Linkedin Instagram Facebook To staying ambitious, Annemarie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Walk 2 Wealth, I sit down with Colette Brown, a personal wellness advocate and entrepreneur who transformed her life after battling chronic illness for over 20 years. Colette shares her journey from growing up in a large family to navigating corporate careers, launching her consulting practice, and building a groundbreaking food brand focused on wellness and non-inflammatory eating.We explore:How Colette overcame decades of health challenges through lifestyle and nutrition changes.The inspiration behind her non-inflammatory granola and her mission to educate others about health-conscious eating.Lessons learned from working with high-profile brands and transitioning into entrepreneurship.The importance of balancing ambition with presence and how travel changed her perspective on life.Colette's journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of listening to your body and intuition. If you're ready to learn how to align your business with your passion for wellness and lead a more intentional life, this episode is for you.Connect With ColetteWebsite: https://www.wellnessbycolette.com/Support the showHOW TO SUPPORT THE WALK 2 WEALTH PODCAST: 1. Subscribe, Rate, & Review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. 2. Share Episodes with your family, friends, and co-workers.3. Whether you're just starting your business or your business is established, ChatGPT can help you take your business to the next level. Get Instant Access To My List of Top 10 ChatGPT Prompts To Save You Time, Energy, & Money: HTTPS://WWW.STOPANDSTARE.MEDIA/AI
David Meltzer was determined to get rich so he could buy his mom the house and car she never had. While in college, he seized an opportunity in the emerging internet industry, and by 31, he was worth over $100 million. Ironically, it was also the first time he ever felt empty. Eventually, he went bankrupt, but when he started rebuilding his life, he did it with a renewed focus on faith, kindness, and service. In this episode, David returns to break down the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to avoid failure and achieve long-term success and fulfillment. David Meltzer is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a Top 100 Business Coach, and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment. He's also the author of Game-Time Decision Making and host of The Playbook. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss: - David's early career struggles and financial challenges - Overcoming fear-based thinking in entrepreneurship - Why you must align your skills with your goals - The power of asking for help - Why losing everything saved his life and built his empire - Building resilience through tough times - Turning failure into opportunity - How to guarantee success through service - Why kindness is your fast track to profitability - The dangers of taking shortcuts in entrepreneurship - Building a supportive, goal-driven community - Balancing personal fulfillment with financial growth - And other topics… David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the real-life agency behind Jerry Maguire. He hosts The Playbook podcast, where he interviews top athletes, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Named a Top 100 Business Coach, David regularly speaks at global events, helping others balance profit with purpose. He is also the Executive Producer of 2 Minute Drill and Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. His mission is to empower over one billion people to lead happier, more fulfilled lives. Connect with David: David's Website: https://dmeltzer.com David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/ David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer David's Email: David@dmeltzer.com Resources Mentioned: David's Book, Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business Strategies from the Biggest Names in Sports: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Time-Decision-Making-High-Scoring-Strategies/dp/1260452611 David's Podcast, The Playbook: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook-with-david-meltzer/id1271087930 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Found - Try Found for FREE at found.com/profiting Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting. Connectteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at Connecteam.com Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at WorkingGenius.com with code PROFITING at checkout More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Join Jeanette as she interviews Jessica Rice on her journey from corporate leadership to purpose-driven coaching, all guided by her faith and foundational life experiences. In this episode, Jessica shares how she overcame trauma and abuse, finding strength in God, and navigating the spiritual noise of today's world through faith. Tune in and learn how a coach that integrates faith into her programs can empower Christian entrepreneurs to embrace their whole self, align with their purpose, and discern truth in their business and life. Jessica is a Vision Evolution Coach™, an ICF-certified executive and leadership coach, a speaker, and the host of the Hello You Show. She is committed to empowering visionary leaders to rise and build a legacy they are proud of. With over 15 years of experience in corporate and high-profile government sectors, Jessica blends her expertise in design, engineering, and leadership with a passion for neuroscience and holistic wellness. Her approach helps clients tap into their zone of genius and uncover their innate wisdom, fostering lasting transformation. Jessica has worked with industry leaders across technology, finance, healthcare, green energy, and aerospace, including prominent companies like PayPal, Airbnb, Roku, Kyndryl, Uber, Lexmark, Micron, Vituity, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, WTW, Booz Allen Hamilton, and various large government agencies. She bridges the gap between organizational systems, individual leaders, and teams, offering valuable insights into balancing business with faith. In this episode: Overcoming trauma with faith: How trauma and abuse can be overcome with faith, building greater strength and resilience. Finding your purpose through God: The importance of finding your purpose and making meaningful changes in your life, no matter where you are on your journey. Integrating faith into business: Understand how to integrate your faith into your business for clarity and alignment. Embracing your whole self: How to embrace your whole self and use your past experiences to achieve your goals Bible verses: Romans 8: 28 Psalm 46 Ready to boost your life and business with faith at the center? Subscribe and follow the podcast to experience the transformative power of faith, connect with a supportive community, and discover how Jeanette's mentorship can elevate your journey. Reach out to Jeanette to start your path to impactful, God-centered success! Wanna go deeper? Connect with Jeanette on Instagram:https://instagram.com/jeanette.peterson Join the Facebook community:https://jeanettepeterson.com/group Find Your Spiritual Gifts QUIZ: https://jeanettepeterson.com/quiz Free book: https://jeanettepeterson.com/ebook Prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers 7-Figure Business Cheat Sheet: https://jeanettepeterson.com/systemscheat Join the 7-Figure Systems Mastermind: https://jeanettepeterson.com/7figuresystemsmastermind Connect with Jessica Website: https://jessicaricecoaching.com Quiz: https://jessicaricecoaching.com/vision-growth-quiz/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jessicakarlrice Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessicaricecoaching Facebook: https://facebook.com/jessicaricecoaching.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jessicaricecoaching X: https://twitter.com/RiceCoaching
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In today's episode I share with you 3 simple steps to lean into your purpose so you can actually build your successful small business. No more just sitting on the sidelines - it's time to LEAN IN! READ MORE HERE
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Join us for another episode of Figure Eight where Julie talks with Tara Milburn, the founder and CEO of Ethical Swag. Tara recounts the challenges of promoting sustainable products in a traditionally non-sustainable industry, the decision to become a B Corp, and building a remote, geographically diverse team.Tara founded Ethical Swag in 2010 but didn't quit her full-time corporate job until after turning 50, when her kids were older and she could dedicate more time and energy to the venture. She embarked on a journey to redefine what success looks like in a company. Tara believes that business has created many of the challenges we face globally, and has an important role to play in fixing it. Ethical Swag is her way of demonstrating we can solve problems in business, create a better world, provide great swag that aligns with her clients values, and have fun doing it! You can learn more about Tara's incredible career here.Julie and Tara discuss...**Ethical Swag's Mission, Values, and Evolution (00:05:53)** Tara's perspective on Ethical Swag as a business vehicle, the industry's response to sustainable products, and the challenges of articulating and achieving her goals for the company. They also discuss Tara's decision to become a B Corp, and the importance of third-party certifications.**Building a Geographically Diverse Team (00:15:01)** Tara's approach to creating a geographically diverse team, the values of transparency, and the challenges and advantages of building a strong culture within a dispersed team, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.**Clear communication parameters and technology use (00:23:03)** The impact of evolving technology on work, including the convergence of technologies and the need to be purposeful and thoughtful.**Balancing profitability and sustainability (00:31:18)** Exploration of the idea that businesses can be profitable while also promoting sustainability and ethical practices. Tara recounts the challenges of societal expectations and the need for progress over perfection in promoting positive change.**Supporting entrepreneurs in business challenges (00:37:59)** The importance of building a supportive community for entrepreneurs facing business challenges and navigating the "black hole" phases.You can connect with Ethical Swag through their website, Facebook, or Instagram, and connect with Tara via LinkedIn. You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering Big Gorgeous Goals. What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!
Summary In this episode, I sit down with four LinkedIn friends/colleagues to discuss Dacher Keltner's book, Awe the New Science of Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life. Each of my guests brings an important perspective to the topic. Dr. Keltner defines awe as connecting to something larger that yourself; “the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world.” He then supports that definition by detailing eight emotional wonders of life: Moral beauty: appreciating other people's courage, kindness, strength, or ability to overcome obstacles. Collective effervescence: being part of a larger collective self, e.g., a Taylor Swift concert, a political rally, gathering with others to watch the recent eclipse Nature: what I feel when I stand in a trout stream or look out over the Grand Canyon Music Visual design: attractions in New York City: the Edge, the Little Island, and the High Line Spirituality and religion Life and death Epiphany – understanding of an essential truth, insights, scientific discoveries, sudden disclosures After introducing the concept and speaking about it from my guests' various perspectives, I asked whether the leader can inspire awe in the workplace. Guests Rich Gassen works as a print shop supervisor at UW-Madison, where he focuses on empowerment, creativity, and process improvements with staff. He also chairs the Campus Supervisors Network (CSN), a community of practice at the UW supporting supervisors in their roles by offering training and networking events, a weekly newsletter, and a website. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richgassen/ Melissa Hughes is a neuroscience researcher, educator, keynote speaker, and author of Happier Hour with Einstein — Another Round https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahughesphd https://www.melissahughes.rocks/ Sarah Elkins is your guide to uncovering the right personal stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, advocates, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and effectively demonstrate their character, values, and vision. She guides individuals and teams toward improved communication and reduced friction in the workplace. Sarah is a storyteller, keynote speaker, Gallup-certified StrengthsFinder coach, podcast host, author, and professional musician. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesmileisfree/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlynnelkins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elkinscommunication Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Bwk56V5neXxjJXk3tarSE?si=01589bf8438d43c6 Brooke Erol is a corporate dropout who pursued her dream of having more meaningful work for herself and others. All her life, she has spent writing, speaking, coaching, and consulting on the topic of having a life of fulfilling and purposeful work. She works with individuals—YourBestLife—and organizations—Purposeful Business, Inc. Instagram: www.instagram.com/purposefulbusiness www.instagram.com/happielliatwork LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemerol X: www.twitter.com/boerol1 References The Pause Principle by Kevin Cashman How Minds Work by
Meet Dr. Darnyelle J. Harmon. Her WHY.os is Contribute - Challenge - Better Way.She's an amazing coach who knows how to turn dreams into big bucks for business folks. She's been through it all – yep, even bankruptcy – but came out on top with a booming business that's all about helping people like you and me. She's a whiz at making plans, shifting your thinking, and mixing a little faith into your work to bring out the best in your business.This chat is packed with goodies, like:Figuring out who you should really be selling to. Get this right, and watch your business soar!Bouncing back from tough times with tips that'll not just get you through but help you climb higher.Blending what you believe with how you do business. It's like a secret recipe for doing well and feeling great.Don't skip this one! Tune in and grab the tools you need to pump up your business and fill your life with a bit more happiness. Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon is here to guide the way, so let's get started and make some magic happen in your business journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the biggest challenges my clients come to me with is attracting clients. Spoiler alert: Most businesses attract clients in multiple ways and use more than one strategy. In this episode, I discuss one aspect that may be missing in your client attraction strategy. Here are some highlights of this week's episode:
It's time to watch or listen to the brilliant Tim Williams, Co-Founder of Go Geothermal; as we journey through the multi-layered realm of leadership, business growth, and the stirring world of renewable energy. Discover the secret sauce of cultivating a winning culture within your company and why a dose of humility might just be the most powerful tool in a leader's arsenal. Listen closely as we unpack the significance of embracing challenges from talented team members and how this friction is a springboard for progress.Step into the art of business relationships, where personal tales and customer psychology interweave to create a tapestry of authentic connections. In this exchange of stories and strategies, learn how my own entrepreneurial spirit turned café encounters into bustling business opportunities and why aligning with partners who share your values isn't just good ethics—it's good business. We'll also reflect on the importance of delegation and recognizing individual strengths for the empowerment of your team and the health of your enterprise.As we close, the conversation turns toward the compelling call for environmental responsibility and sustainability in today's corporate world. We explore the tangible impact of influential figures and the emergent generation's demand for genuine ecological action, emphasizing that businesses must now match their environmental rhetoric with tangible practice. Tune in for an episode that promises to stoke your imagination and perhaps, ignite a flame of inspiration to lead with purpose and passion in an ever-evolving green economy.Please subscribe to the channel for more content! Theo James are a Manufacturing & Engineering Recruiter based in the North East, helping Manufacturing and Engineering firms grow across the UK. Please call us on 0191 5111 298
Today on the podcast, Womxn on the Moon founder Shannen Garza Hakim joins Kalish to discuss leading a jewelry brand that focuses on uplifting marginalized communities. She previously spent nearly 10 years working for various non-profit organizations that created college and career access for students of color. Because of her background in advocacy, she knew her business needed to do more than offer unique products, it needed to make a community impact. WOTM has been proud to be featured in several publications since opening in 2020. As a business that started during the pandemic and a company that works to create more representation for Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ individuals, there have been several opportunities to showcase the magical story of how WOTM began. Today, she discusses sustainability in business, prioritizing wellbeing as a founder, and the lessons she learned from her work with nonprofits and in building her jewelry brand. Learn more about Shannen and shop her brand: https://www.womxnonthemoon.com/pages/my-story _______________________________________________________________________________ Kalish' Business Resources Hey entrepreneur! No matter what stage of business you're in, you should be able to grow in the ways that work for you. Here are some of the things I've crafted just for you: Free Quiz "How Streamlined Are Your Operations?": https://www.wellrunretail.com/quiz The free tool to see where your business stands. Are you feeling like there are gaps in how your business runs, but you just aren't sure how to close them? This free assessment will identify those gaps and give you a starting point to streamline your operations for an amazing client, employee, and owner experience! My Favorite Tools and Bonus Freebies: https://www.wellrunretail.com/resources These get my loyal stamp of approval. Want to use the same softwares that has made my clients hundreds of thousands in revenue? What about the programs that have gotten me to be the certified boss that I am? Check them out here, and save a bit of money during the process. Free 15 Minute Strategy Call: https://info.wellrunretail.com/public/form/view/5fdb9677aa74f200efaaa05b Let's discuss how streamlining operations can support your business goals! We'll go over your business' current performance and discuss ways to improve for both your business and your personal wellbeing. Bring Kalish On Your Podcast! https://www.wellrunretail.com/speaking/ Book Kalish to speak to your audience on streamlining business operations, effective team management, and customer journey optimization!
In this 52nd episode Shannon Kim, does an episode and brings me on her podcast! I decided why not to share it here =) In this episode, we dove into the wisdom of surrendering attachment to outcomes & the beauty of releasing control! Explore the concept of co-creation with the universe, trusting your inner knowing, and taking the first step towards your goals. Learn how saying yes, even without a perfectly mapped-out plan, opens doors to unexpected opportunities and possibilities. We go into the significance of trusting intuition and inner knowing in decision-making. Join the conversation on self-awareness, acknowledging strengths and weaknesses, and finding your sweet spot. Understand the importance of sustainability and delegation in your chosen vehicle, whether it's a business, nonprofit, or collaboration. Tune in to this episode for actionable insights, inspiring stories, and a roadmap to unlocking your potential. Say yes to the adventure of trusting yourself & embracing opportunities. Share this podcast episode, & leave a review on apple podcasts! If you're a woman ready to take your personal life to the next level and create a purposeful business or non-profit that aligns with your life and makes an impact in the world, don't miss out on The Dreams to Reality Mastermind starting this November! OR Schedule a call at www.jessdahl.com to learn more. Remember, saying yes to personal growth and authenticity is saying yes to an extraordinary life. Where to find Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/theshannonkim/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/theshannonkim and https://www.instagram.com/self_lovetea Website: https://shannonkim.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshannonkim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-kim-a67642173/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beauty-haus/id1480956902?i=1000616014640
Attitude is everything when it comes to achieving success, regardless of age, gender, or background, says Ruth Klein. Ruth is an internationally renowned brand strategist, bestselling author, speaker, and expert celebrity branding maven. In this episode of Career Can Do, Ruth and host Mary Ann Faremouth discuss the principles that are critical to personal and business development. Ruth has written seven books, including the bestselling Generation Why Not?: 7 Principles to a Purposeful Business and Life Driven by Attitude, Not Age, which lays out seven principles that define your core beliefs and guide you through life's challenges. It's not the situation that makes or breaks us, but rather how we handle it. This attitude is what distinguishes those who lose everything and never come back from those who start up again, even stronger than before, Ruth remarks. She interviewed a diverse group of individuals for Generation Why Not?, from financial technology founders to an 83-year-old man who had written four books in four years. She discovered that attitude was the common thread among them: "It's not age. It's certainly not money. It's not your standing. It's not even your brilliance. It's your attitude," Ruth asserts. Ruth identifies the seven principles that define our core beliefs: intention, thoughts, beliefs, decisions, actions, momentum, and environment. Our intention, thoughts, and beliefs play a critical role in shaping our success. This means that if we're not reaching our goals or having the relationships we want, we can examine our intention, thoughts, and beliefs to find the root cause. Procrastination, for example, can be traced back to our intention, thoughts, and beliefs about a task or relationship. Ruth encourages us to approach life with curiosity and openness to possibility, and to stay true to our values, even in challenging times. Identifying your company's internal culture and business values can help you attract and retain employees. Ruth says that CEOs and business owners should reflect on their internal culture and values and connect with employees to understand their needs and concerns. Regular communication with employees ensures that the organization clicks between the C-suite, managers, employees, and business. Ruth also offers tips for personal and professional growth. She advises taking 100% responsibility for your attitude and creating an intention every morning of how to see the day, visualizing yourself achieving your goals. For example, you can create an intention to be a gift for everyone you meet or to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Resources Ruth Klein on Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Generation Why Not?: 7 Principles to a Purposeful Business and Life Driven by Attitude, Not Age Faremouth.com
Enjoy this video podcast on Spotify and Youtube! In a world filled with so much darkness, there are also luminaries that shine a little brighter than the rest. Kendra Scott, founder of Kendra Scott Jewelry, is one of them. During her journey to build her namesake brand, Kendra has faced a number of challenges. In her newest memoir, Born to Shine: Do Good, Find Your Joy, and Build a Life You Love, Kendra divulges all of the nitty-gritty details that have led to her hugely successful brand. Her life and business are an embodiment of her values of family, fashion, and philanthropy. With over two decades of business experience, Kendra shares her light with those whose lives need a little uplifting. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Social Media: @kendrascott @officialkendrascott @yellowrosebykendrascott Big Ideas: -The value of a customer connection versus just a transaction -How to persevere through challenging moments in life and business -Building a purposeful brand that centers your values Links: Born to Shine Book Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Kendra Gives Back Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support
Today I'm pulling back the curtain on my winding path from soul-draining hustle to creating a purposeful and profitable business through my Soul's guidance. It's an intimate conversation about escaping the corporate hamster wheel to build a business guided by my Soul, that is successful on MY terms. By creating my Business by Soul and listening to my intuition every day, I have quickly grown a business that is financially prosperous, has supported thousands of humans through profound life and business transformations, and feels fulfilling and in line with my purpose (and was even featured on Forbes for this alongside my brilliant colleagues in the industry!). In this episode, I open up about my journey, the biggest lessons I learned along the way, as well as the questions I ask daily to realign to Soul – such as: ✨How am I feeling mentally, physically, emotionally, and energetically? ✨Am I in flow or pushing against the current? ✨Is there resentment, or lack of joy in what I'm doing? ✨How can I better enjoy my creative process? During my journey, I have realized that to me, success isn't achievements… it's the freedom to create beauty, to contribute to life itself (and by extension of that, to others!), and to live by inspiration. Those are the principles behind my newest creation, Business by Soul – my new 4-month group program for heart-centered entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level so that it's thriving, prosperous, soul-aligned, and deeply impact the collective. It covers:
What if we told you that the journey to sustainability involves more than just recycling and reducing emissions? Prepare to be enthralled as we navigate through transformational narratives of businesses pivoting towards sustainable and regenerative projects. We share the intriguing story of an Oxfordshire project that breathed new life into discarded barn doors by repurposing them as shelves, countertops, and a dining table. Witness how embracing imperfections and honouring craft can, in fact, revolutionise the way we view sustainability. Daring to challenge the traditional models of capitalism, Helen proposes a fresh perspective on creating ethical and regenerative business models. We discuss the potential of creating a material passport, life cycle analysis, and other revolutionary concepts to promote transparency and traceability for customers. The episode also explores the exciting potential of often-overlooked materials like mycelium, hemp, and food waste, hinting at the boundless possibilities for future sustainable projects.Lastly, we reflect on the critical role of designers and creatives in driving a change towards a sustainable future. The episode highlights how designers' innovative ideas coupled with scientific facts can stimulate significant transformations. We also delve into the concept of regeneration, it's potential to remap ecosystems, and re-establish local communities. Buckle up for a thought-provoking journey that challenges your conventional understanding of sustainability and presents a fresh perspective on transforming our world for the better.Episode 103 LinksKite Creative - https://kitecreative.co.uk/Purposeful Business - https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/Edward Bulmer Paint - https://www.edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk/Planted - https://planted-community.co.uk/Kinsugi - https://theconversation.comPlanet Mark - https://www.planetmark.com/2050 Materials - https://2050-materials.com/Cradle to Cradle (Book) - Hive.co.ukC2 Certified products - https://c2ccertified.org/Material Passports - AI for TeachersWelcome to 'AI for Teachers,' your essential podcast unlocking AI's game-changing...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderSupport this podcast - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability
Join me as I interview Kat Luckock who shares how she coaches social entrepreneurs to live in alignment with their sales methodology to attract the right clients. Kat is an expert in aligned sales strategies and a powerful impact strategist. Together, we dive into the world of aligned sales, generating income as a social entrepreneur, and the transformative role of impact strategists. Kat coaches social entrepreneurs on how to make an impact while living in alignment with the life they want. As a recipient of Kat's coaching and mentorship, I can attest to the power of her wisdom and the practicality of Kat's entrepreneurial advice. In this host Key Takeaways: -How to overcome the limiting beliefs that often hold social entrepreneurs back from generating income and achieving their goals. -The importance of using data to measure the impact of your work and make informed decisions about future growth. -How to prioritize your time and resources as a social entrepreneur, and how to stay focused on your goals. -Strategies for engaging and empowering young people to take an active role in creating positive change in the world. What a social impact strategist does and how to work with one to achieve your business and social impact goals. About our guest Kat Luckock Kat is the Social Entrepreneur Coach, passionate about helping social enterprise Founders & Leaders achieve their vision for social + environmental change with sustainable income streams, confident sales and a clear strategy. She is expert at helping you communicate your purpose and social impact in a way that attracts ready-to-buy customers, clients and partners. She hosts the Creating Social Impact podcast and is a learning facilitator with the Social Enterprise Academy in Wales. CONTACT KAT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialEntrepreneurCoach Website: https://shareimpact.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-luckock-50a68413/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katluckockcoaching REQUEST A CONSULTATION WITH WENDIE Request a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your social enterprise fill out this form; https://wendieveloz.com/contact JOIN THE SOCIAL IMPACT LEVEL UP COLLECTIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Visit the podcast website https://www.podpage.com/social-impact-level-up/ to check out all the episodes. Subscribe to the Social Impact Level Up on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-impact-level-up/id1607172175 or Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6Twm8iYwCP2n4iiG76fs0L Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@socialimpactlevelup Join the Social Impact Level Up Collective on Clubhouse https://www.clubhouse.com/house/social-impact-level-up Get our newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6892164442784632832 CONNECT WITH WENDIE Visit this page to learn about my upcoming social impact masterclasses and events. https://wendieveloz.com/events Follow Wendie on Instagram @WendieVeloz https://www.instagram.com/wendieveloz/ Follow Wendie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendiev Follow Wendie on Twitter https://twitter.com/wendieveloz Follow Wendie on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wendievelozenterprises Follow Wendie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WendieVeloz RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS We recommend these digital solutions to help grow your social enterprise. Website hosting through Site Ground https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=35568a98bde4544e40aba42b499b1b62 Record or livestream with StreamYard https://streamyard.com/pal/4848094874435584 Podcast, video, and audio editing with Descript https://www.descript.com/?lmref=iZQnqw *Some of these may be affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/social-impact-level-up/support
My series is titled Success Leaves Clues which we talk to people doing big things who took personal risk to ACT on a big idea they had and found SUCCESS doing it!! On this Episode: Talking with Rachel Kerr, Founder of The Beauty Boost, which is a women's group now in 25 different cities. They put on monthly events for women to make them feel healthy and beautiful, and bring them together in a community for friendship and connection. My series is titled Success Leaves Clues which we talk to people doing big things who took personal risk to ACT on a big idea they had and found SUCCESS doing it!! On this Episode: Talking with Rachel Kerr, Founder of The Beauty Boost, which is a women's group now in 25 different cities. They put on monthly events for women to make them feel healthy and beautiful, and bring them together in a community for friendship and connection. *She talks about her career pathway that let her to this big idea! *One big pivotal moment was working with a life coach… this began the process of her being more introspective and asking herself better questions *She began(what eventually became @thebeautyboostcolumbus model) as putting on a RETREAT for women because felt like a retreat was very impactful because "it's an immersive experience, and had the most potential to bring about the most change"… (again I completely agree with this!) "I think there's a lot of pressure on people to make your job your passion I do you get to do that which is great the best of all worlds."..There's so many more options out." *3 years it took from Retreat to full time. ->>>*She has/is working with a business coach and SHARES SOME GOOD ADVICE ON HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU! Listen in for thi!! Very insightful! *She says that every successful person that she knows still has a coach for continued growth and development. *She took Marie Forleo's B school business coaching program, and she still applies the concepts to her business now and one of her big takeaways is if your course or your program is not taking off then you should POLL your audience to see what it is that they want it's not what you want. The website is www.thebeautyboost.net contact RACHEL@thebeauty boost.net. 6142092600 Insta @thebeautyboostcolumbus
Attitude is everything when it comes to achieving success, regardless of age, gender, or background, says Ruth Klein. Ruth is an internationally renowned brand strategist, bestselling author, speaker, and expert celebrity branding maven. In this episode of Career Can Do, Ruth and host Mary Ann Faremouth discuss the principles that are critical to personal and business development. Ruth has written seven books, including the bestselling Generation Why Not?: 7 Principles to a Purposeful Business and Life Driven by Attitude, Not Age, which lays out seven principles that define your core beliefs and guide you through life's challenges. It's not the situation that makes or breaks us, but rather how we handle it. This attitude is what distinguishes those who lose everything and never come back from those who start up again, even stronger than before, Ruth remarks. She interviewed a diverse group of individuals for Generation Why Not?, from financial technology founders to an 83-year-old man who had written four books in four years. She discovered that attitude was the common thread among them: "It's not age. It's certainly not money. It's not your standing. It's not even your brilliance. It's your attitude," Ruth asserts. Ruth identifies the seven principles that define our core beliefs: intention, thoughts, beliefs, decisions, actions, momentum, and environment. Our intention, thoughts, and beliefs play a critical role in shaping our success. This means that if we're not reaching our goals or having the relationships we want, we can examine our intention, thoughts, and beliefs to find the root cause. Procrastination, for example, can be traced back to our intention, thoughts, and beliefs about a task or relationship. Ruth encourages us to approach life with curiosity and openness to possibility, and to stay true to our values, even in challenging times. Identifying your company's internal culture and business values can help you attract and retain employees. Ruth says that CEOs and business owners should reflect on their internal culture and values and connect with employees to understand their needs and concerns. Regular communication with employees ensures that the organization clicks between the C-suite, managers, employees, and business. Ruth also offers tips for personal and professional growth. She advises taking 100% responsibility for your attitude and creating an intention every morning of how to see the day, visualizing yourself achieving your goals. For example, you can create an intention to be a gift for everyone you meet or to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Resources Ruth Klein on Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Generation Why Not?: 7 Principles to a Purposeful Business and Life Driven by Attitude, Not Age Faremouth.com
Hi guys! Welcome to another behind the scenes episode. As per usual our lives are really full inside and outside of work and today we talk through what has come out of two big meetings we recently had. Kat shares details on what it's been like transitioning back into work mode after being on maternity leave. We talk through the pendulum swing of gaining momentum in your business only to hit a plateau. We get it - sometimes you have to do just enough to get by. But we don't want you to feel like you're in a constant state of surviving. We share some strategies that we have come up with for this business that we want you to try on as well.If you've been thinking about joining one of our programs then you're not going to want to miss this episode. We share exciting updates about when the next launch of Purposeful Course will be, details on an upcoming in-person event, and even an opportunity to be a part of a new mastermind component of Purposeful Business!Join the Purposeful Course waitlist HERE!End of Year Review ChecklistLet's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/This episode was produced and edited by @pivotballchange.
We have a really special guest on the podcast today! Krystle Frey is our podcast editor who keeps us in check and gets these episodes aired every Tuesday morning. We love the work that she does and her story of balancing life and entrepreneurship.Krystle is a former student of our Purposeful Business course and she tells us how this directly relates to how she got to where she is today as a podcast producer. We also know that several members of this community will relate to Krystle's story of juggling a corporate job and running a side business. If you are a current Purposeful Podcast student and have been contemplating whether to tackle the editing side of things, or if you should outsource, Krystle gives some great prompts on how to help you figure this out. She also goes into detail on the programs and resources she uses to make her life as an editor easier.We know that many of you are in the same shoes as Krystle. We hope that her story of perseverance and determination helps encourage you to keep moving forward with your entrepreneurial pursuits!MEET KrystleKrystle's Website Let's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/This episode was produced and edited by @pivotballchange.
Jamie Wild is the Co-Founder and creative lead at Feragaia (@feragaia) whose bold vision ‘to redefine alcohol-free drinking' fuels the differentiated positioning and confidence of The Original Free Spirit. Jamie previously worked in the spirit business at Pernod Ricard and Sipsmith.Feragaia, its name, meaning “Wild Earth” in Latin and Greek, is a small batch 0.0% ABV spirit that is distilled using age-old techniques in the first working 0.0% ABV distillery in Scotland, It's 14 carefully selected land and sea botanicals are expertly distilled to create a refreshing depth of flavour. In November 2021, Feragaia announced it had received £1.5 million investment, from Scotland's leading conservationist, Andres Povlsen and In March 2022, Feragaia became B Corp accredited.Get 20% off at Feragaia's website with code HUSLER. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT-B-Corp certification and being a force for good in the world-Creating an original non-alcoholic spirit that doesn't seek to replicate alcohol-Challenging someone's palette in order to help them engage in the moment -Being an entrepreneurial child-Supporting the Scottish environment and the environmental benefits of seagrass meadows-Why people drink alcohol and social expectations that surround it-Beyond dry-january-The irony of drinking alcohol on a date and becoming less like yourself-Building a brand around the sense of grounding you feel in nature-Creating a new business in a purposeful way-Focusing on the path not the prizeHOSTS Adam Husler (@adamhusler) & Holly Husler (@iamhollyhusler). Follow us @thehuslersPERKS FOR YOU10% off Liforme yoga mats with affiliate code HUSLER 10% off Colorful Standard clothing with code HUSLER1025% off our online platform full of yoga, sound and meditation, with code HONEST25 (25% off single 12 month membership or reoccurring monthly membership until cancellation)
Welcome to another Behind the Scenes (BTS) episode! We are only a few weeks into 2023 but so much has happened already with Pursuing HER Purpose. In this episode, we give you a recap of how our first Purposeful Course launch went, we give you the inside scoop on Kat's big, exciting personal news, and we talk about what is coming up for us.Last year we spent so much time and energy in creation mode. We launched three courses; Purposeful Business, Purposeful Podcast, and now Purposeful Course. Our vibe, energy, and motivation moving into the rest of 2023 is going to be focused on our new and past students. Be sure to tune into this episode to learn about some upcoming plans we have in store for you. We cannot wait to focus our strengths on growth and see where this year takes us!Let's connect! Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
What gets you through the hard days? Purpose. It's what keeps you going when things are tough and when life seems overwhelming. Purpose is your why. Your VO biz is not just a job, it's an expression of who you are and what matters most to you. This week, Anne & Lau talk about what purpose is, why it matters (and why it doesn't have to be all about profits), + how you can identify your business' purpose. They also discuss ways to make sure that your clients, agents, and peers can feel your passion in your presence + hear it in your voice. Finally, they talk about how clear communication of your purpose can help align you with other people who share similar visions and goals. Transcript >> It's time to take your business to the next level, the BOSS level! These are the premiere Business Owner Strategies and Successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a BOSS, a VO BOSS! Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza. Anne: Hey everyone. Welcome to the VO BOSS podcast and the business superpower series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza. And today I'm excited to bring back very special guest co-host Lau Lapides. Hey Lau, how are you? Lau: Hey! I'm awesome. I'm loving being back as always. Anne: I love this series, speaking of the business superpower series. So as business owners, we are superpowers, and one of our superpowers, Lau, has to be our purpose, right? Why did we get into this whole voiceover thing in the first place? And I think it's really important for us to understand what our purpose is and bring it to our business. I've been in this business for a long time, and sometimes that gets thrown by the wayside during the busy days. And sometimes we can maybe forget what our purpose is in the business, but I think we need to realign ourselves with who we are and who we are as a business and what is our purpose. Because people and potential clients align with that. And I think it's important these days. Lau: Yes, well said, Anne. We were just saying before that we start out with purpose when we're starting a business, but the purpose may change. It doesn't always stay the same through the years. If you're have luck and fate and love and passion, and you have a lot of longevity in your business, you become more and more purposeful and more and more subdivided in the reenvisioning and repurposing your purpose. And that, you know, that's something that all of our superheroes that we know and love have in common. They all have purpose. It's like to save the world, right, from certain destruction. Anne: Right. Lau: One of my purposes is to offer the world something specific that helps solve their pain point. What's their problem? What's their need? What is it? Anne: Exactly, what's their problem. And I'm going to say that it's important these days to have purpose beyond profit, right? There should be some element of your purpose that not only are you in business to make money, but you are also wanting to bring value to society or value to a cause that you might believe in, and something that I think your potential clients can hear clearly stemming from your business and get on board with, because I think you'll really end up with a lot of customer loyalty if you get people on board with your purpose. So it's not just to, I wanna voice a national commercial. I know that when we first start in the industry, we start with something very close to us. Well, it's a passion, you know, a lot of people getting into it. I love to create character voices, or I read to my children a lot. And so -- I've been told I have a good voice. And so I wanna be able to bring something to my career with my voice. I wanna be able to use it. So I think we need to look further and deeper into ourselves beyond that sole purpose of, yes, I'm passionate about voicing, but what else is it that you wanna bring to, let's say your business, to society that can help to, I think, elevate you and motivate you forward? And especially as you said over the years, like we kind of conquer and divide or divide and conquer and, and create more aspects of our business. And yeah, sometimes we start to really lose where that purpose -- where did that go? What am I doing this for? Lau: Hmm, yes. It's like losing an inner compass for a lot of us that start out extremely strong. I think it would be fair to say as a sweeping generalization, that many entrepreneurs, many solopreneurs start out with a high level of zest, of passion, of what used to be inserts that none of us ever knew; that was the Retzin. Like what's the Retzin in our purpose? So you gotta have that because that passion, that purpose really inspires you through the difficult days, through the tough times. You're right. It can't just be profit driven because there are gonna be many days where you're simply not gonna make a profit. And it's unrealistic to think that it's my business -- yeah, my business should be making profit all the time. I actually thought that at one point. Anne: News flash! News flash. . You may not make a profit every day. Lau: It sounds ridiculous. But it's like one of my actors, literally, literally this morning, I was talking to her and she said, I'm concerned -- she had switched agencies. And she said, I'm very concerned. I said, why are you concerned? She said, I'm not getting that many auditions. I'm getting like, whatever a week. I said, well, wait a second here. First of all, you have to examine -- I use the word intention, but purpose is great, fits right in right here -- like, what do you realistically want here? And what is your purpose in doing this? Surely it can't be that you're gonna get auditions all day long and book gigs all day long. Anne: Right. Lau: And make a profit all day long. Right? A lot of people actually do think that way. They think, well, I'm here. I'm talented. I love what I do. I'm ready. so why aren't I getting the outcomes that I'm expecting? Well, life isn't like that and business isn't like that. Business is really about relational management. How are you paying attention to the details of the client and what is their purpose and identifying it, like determining do they have purpose? And is it specific enough? Anne: Yeah. And I think that purpose probably starts when people get into the voice industry. I have so many people that I do consults with and there are people like, well, you know what, it's the pandemic, I'm at home. And I wanna be able to work from home and make money. I need to make money. And I'm like, well, okay. So that purpose is not as developed as somebody that I would necessarily wanna work with. So because their whole purpose is to simply survive probably or make money. And that's not necessarily the best purpose to come into the voiceover industry just simply because it's freelancer, and, and yeah, news flash we don't make profits every single day or maybe we do. But in order to get to that point of making a profit every single day, I think there's a lot more steps that need to be taken in terms of evolving your business and growing your business. But in the beginning, it's almost like a self-centered, I have a passion for voiceover. I enjoy it. I'm passionate about it, but I think it needs to go further than that. So it's a passion for you that you love to do, but what can it bring to your business? What can it bring to your potential clients? So for me, for example, some of my background, I worked for a short bit of time in orthopedic industry and in medicine. And so my voiceover genres have evolved into medical narration. And so I really take heart in wanting to voice something that will help people. And so my purpose, when I'm reading the back of that pharmaceutical label, it's not so that I can make money. It's my gig. I'm making, you know, $1000 or whatever I'm making. I'm imagining that I am helping someone who is frantically reading that label to make sure that they're taking the right dosage and to make sure that they're not gonna have crazy side effects and what to do in case they are, and where do they contact? What number do I call? And so I'm really thinking about that purpose, going beyond just me getting paid for the job. I wanna make sure that I'm able to bring my voice and my help and my service to people, to society. And that is just one small example. It's another reason also why I do eLearning gigs, because I feel that my purpose in life is to educate and to be -- I feel like that's really where my sole purpose is, is to really educate and bring education to other people, to help them grow their businesses or grow their voice over careers. And so for me, that love of teaching extends to my business, to my client. And so I take pride in the fact that there's purpose in that. There's purpose in this podcast. You know, this podcast stemmed from my wanting to give back to the community and have an educational resource for people that wanted to find out more about the voiceover industry. Lau: Mm that's great. I love that. What a great soliloquy and you know what? I just had a visual, speaking of branding and everything we talk about with business, I had a visual of like cleaner, like Windex cleaner or one of those cleaners. Why? Because on the front label, you almost always see the word multipurpose, on the front label. Okay, so that's the claim that they're making is that I can use it on my stove and my sink and I can use it on the windows. Right? It makes me think we need to have multipurpose as well. I think its a misnomer to think well, I just have one purpose. What's my purpose? Anne: Yeah. Lau: We're multidimensional human beings. And I can have the purpose that I honestly wanna help someone. I wanna guide them. I wanna sherpa them, if you will, but I also want them to create a viable return based business. And then I also want to lift the ethos of the company or what have you. So it's a multidimensional, multi-purpose framework that I think we can create versus this idea of, oh, I just have one thing in mind. Anne: Yeah. Yeah. Well, and I was thinking about this this past week and I wanted to tell you, Lau, the one thing that I love about you, I honestly feel and I get the vibe that you are more excited even than I am to get work for me as an, as an agent. I really feel that because you reach out and you're asking me questions and then I can feel and hear the excitement. You're like, oh, I've got an opportunity. And I really believe that you get so excited about bringing opportunities and bringing job fulfillment to your roster. But I think it's more than just job fulfillment. It's about helping us to grow. And I really feel that from you. And so it's like practice what we're talking about, that makes me want to align with you even more. And so it really does my heart good to feel that from someone that I'm working with, because that makes me wanna work with you more. And I really believe that if we have a purpose that is to serve our clients, right, in the very best way, that's gonna be very obvious to them that that is what we are there. We are there to help them, to help them grow, to help them sell that campaign, whatever it is. If you are admitting that through your job, through your voice, through your interactions with them, it's very much a feel and something that makes them want to work with you again. Lau: Oh, thank you for saying that. Anne: Yeah. Lau: I deeply appreciate that. And it's all true. Anne: It's true. It's very true. Lau: And I feel like you can feel that from an email, you can feel that from a text, at least I can and you can. Anne: Yeah. Lau: I can feel the level of connectivity. Anne: In three words. 'Cause you're busy, and you send me three words and I'm like, oh God, she's excited. She's gonna get me an opportunity. I can tell -- Lau: That's right, that's right. Anne: -- from that short sentence and it's so amazing that you can do that. And it's like a magnet. And I think that that is something that we all can learn for our own selves in understanding our purpose and understanding us wanting to be more than just the profit making business. that's out there doing voiceovers. Lau: I would venture to say purpose is addictive. It's addictive. It's catchy. It's something when you're around, it influences you. You know, we talked about influencers all the time, but how do we influence our peeps, your VO Peeps and our audiences to move in a purposeful, mindful, specific and honest way is how we demo what we do, how we role play, what we do. It's hard to tell, but, but you guys should do this and you should do that. And then, then they don't see it in you. They're watching, they're mirroring psychologically. They're saying, Anne, I wanna see that in you. And when I see that in you, all of a sudden, I feel like I wanna do more. I feel like I wanna commit more. In fact, I wanna try, I wanna take more risks. Anne: It's motivational. It's inspirational. And again, if I go back to this podcast, I specifically remember, gosh, the podcast is now I'm gonna say close to six years old. Lau: Woo! Anne: That's a commitment by the way. This podcast is, is a free resource for people, my heart wanting to give something back to the community. And interestingly enough, I feel like for myself, when I got to a point in my career where I was not so frantic, but about, oh my God, am I going to make it? Am I going to be okay? And I started to feel the success, I wanted to share that and give back. And that became the sole mission of the VO BOSS podcast was to give back and to provide an educational resource. And even more so like these series, the superpower series, my AI series, you know, that's something that, again, I wanted to be kind of up front and educate myself and help educate the community on what's coming up in the industry. And what do we need to be on the lookout for? And that all comes from a place of wanting to help and wanting to provide resources so that people can use those resources to intelligently make decisions about their own businesses. And hopefully people that listen to the podcast feel that. And they, they can feel that from me as I continue to bring phenomenal guests like yourself onto the show so that we can help to be a resource. Lau: No doubt. No doubt. I do agree with you. I think even if you're not thinking in a philanthropic mindset, there is this essence, this circular, however you believe, a karmic essence, a circular that what you put out into the world -- and I teach this to my children and I try very hard to live it -- is put out exactly what you would want to get back. If it were a boomerang and I said this to someone, I did this to or for someone, would I want that for myself? Anne: Yeah. Lau: That old do unto others. But it really is true because there is a circular effect in our industry of what I'm putting out. And sometimes it's not profit driven, as we know. And sometimes we don't get paid as we know. There's always this karma effect of wonderful things that come back to you, and it could be in the form of just like a quick one liner. Someone says you change the way I think. You change the trajectory of maybe my life and you think, whoa, I love paychecks, but no paycheck can make me feel that way. Anne: It reminds me exactly why I loved education. And that's why I was in the education industry for 20 years. The fact that I had an opportunity to make a difference. And the funny thing is, is that it wasn't even about like, was I a good teacher? It was the fact that I had the opportunity to help and shape and hopefully motivate, hopefully inspire a mind that can grow and be successful, and I can be happy. And there is nothing, nothing better than that feeling of watching a student of yours go on to be successful. And I I'm gonna say I'm so, I'm so blessed, I really am, to have experienced that for so long and continue to experience. And I, I think that's why I think I was born to be an educator, which is why so much of my business is about education. Now, of course it's about voiceover as well. But like you said, there can be multiple purposes. So is there just one purpose? No, not necessarily. Right? I have that purpose of, I wanna be that voice that helps people when they're reading the back of the pharmaceutical label. I wanna be a voice that can educate others through an e-learning module. I also want to actually have something that can, you know, like my podcast or my VO Peeps group that can help the education. And again, VO Peeps was also stemmed from that same reasoning when I moved from the east coast to the west coast, I wanted to meet people who were in the industry. And I thought, well, what better way than let's create a group of people who are voiceover artists and VO Peeps began. And then I wanted to provide resources because I missed teaching. So it's funny because of course I love voiceover, but it turned into like multiple compartments of my business. And I think that anybody today in the voiceover industry, I don't know if I'd be so bold just to say this, but I think there are times as we grow, we do need to have multiple paths of income, right, in this industry. So I might not just be doing voiceover for all of my money. A lot of people it's just starting out have to have a part-time job or multiple revenue streams until they get to a point where voiceover becomes their full-time income. And that's where your purposes come in. Lau: Absolutely, Anne. I mean, that's, to me, it's a given, to you it's a given, but we do have to educate people that that is the nature of being a contractor. That is the nature of being a trades person, that you are going from job to job. And you kind of have to remember that throughout your life, but also it's okay. Like give yourself permission that whatever you call yourself, you're a creative, you're an artist. You are, whatever you call that thing in you that drives you, that gives you purpose also multitasks in different creative directions that you have to realize. A lot of times you can't be satisfied in just one direction. You have to be multi-directional -- Anne: Ding ding ding! Lau: -- multi-purposeful, right, to feel like -- Anne: Ding ding ding! Lau: -- yeah, excited and revived, a little splash in the face, 'cause you got a new project. I'm taking on a few new things right now that scare me to death, which I love. Because I haven't done them before. You do that throughout your whole life. Anne: I think as creatives, right, that's part of the whole creative mindset, is that I've always said I can't be bored, which is probably why I love to learn. Right? It's probably why I loved technology. I was in technology 'cause things change, things evolve. I liked fixing things. I was in technology. I would fix broken computers, all of those things that required me to do different creative things every single day. And thus, yes, I think as a creative entrepreneur, that's why multiple purposes can be beneficial. And for me it's so much about what can I give, and even in our performances, I'm always telling my students, it's not about your voice. It's about your connection to your listener, and what is it that you're going to do for your listener as you are servicing that piece of copy, right, for a company that's selling a product? What is that product going to do for the person that's listening? How is it going to help them? And that is where the glue is. That's where the connection is. That's where sales become successful. When you are able to help people, right, with a product that will make them feel better, look better, whatever, help them in some way. And that's what becomes the attraction, that force. Right? Lau: So, Anne, would it be fair to say that no matter where you're at in this game, that you've gotta think multi-purposeful and multidimensional that, on one hand, okay. It's a truism, I'd like to work. I'd like to be trained well. I'd like to have great equipment. Okay. We get that. But what is the higher purpose? What is the more multidimensional purpose of how -- let's say you're doing educational reads, eLearning -- how am I affecting a generation of middle schoolers as I do do this? Anne: Sure. Lau: How is my messaging? My voice, but my messaging here really taking effect? And is that an honest purpose that I have? Anne: Sure. And it can go beyond just the purpose of the effect of your voice having on let's say certain campaigns or people, but it can go on to say, well maybe I decide to take a percentage of my earnings. And I donate it or whatever that is. Or as part of my day to day business, I have a certain set amount of time where I mentor people, and it doesn't even have to be in voiceover. It could be in any sort of thing. Right? So a lot of companies have that philanthropic part to their business, because again, it's that what is a higher purpose for your company, for your business? And it's funny because a lot of people will relate it to like the creative aspect of it. What is my purpose? But in reality, defining your purpose in your business, right, it goes beyond just what is my purpose? But how does this purpose affect your business? And how is it that you are communicating that purpose? Is it clear? Do potential clients understand this about you and your brand? How are you communicating that purpose out to the world? Lau: And is it in alignment with the population or the clients that you're working with or out of you? Or are you out of alignment? I think identifying that and being honest about that -- sometimes you're just not in alignment with the people that you're working with or clients that you're working with. And then it's not a good thing that. Anne: Yeah, usually that doesn't end up working out. Lau: Yeah. I mean, you might have an organization that's highly philanthropic, and they want you to have an honest connection to the work you're doing. And you're coming in and saying, well, it's good gig. I'll add it to my resume. I'll get some money on it. It'll be good. People will hear my voice, but their vision is a lot deeper than that. And they need a lot more emotional commitment. Anne: Yeah, absolutely. Lau: You have to kind of be honest about that and say, is this a good fit? Are we spiritually aligned? Sometimes you have to think that way. Because sometimes you're not. Anne: Yeah. Lau: And we can hear that. Like we get that. We can hear that. Anne: Absolutely. Lau: I can hear that in a demo even. I can hear it demo when someone is just not aligned, not present. They're not aligned. They're not present, they're doing it. And it's more of a perfunctory exercise than having joy. Some of my closer friends in the industry talk a lot about having honest, happiness and joy in what you're doing. Anne: Yeah, absolutely. Lau: And I think that's okay to have. It doesn't have to be this heavy, serious thing all the time. Anne: Right, right. Lau: There's okay to have humor. It's okay. To have joy. It's okay. To have that level of cookiness and quirkiness 'cause you're creative. That's what creatives do. Anne: Yeah, yeah. Lau: Right? We get paid to be quirky. Anne: Yes. There you go. Lau: In a way, you know what I mean? Like, oh, I shouldn't do this. I shouldn't sound that I shouldn't. Well, but sometimes you get hired for that stuff. Sometimes you have long term relationships 'cause they know how quirky you are. Right? And we're both quirky. Anne: Yeah, absolutely. Lau: And sometimes that becomes kind of part of the purpose is like one of my purposes is I'm gonna stay true to my persona and my personality while I service the client in the most honest way that I can, but I don't wanna lose myself. In other words, I don't wanna lose my identity. I don't wanna lose who I am. That's a toughie. Anne: Sure. Yeah. A lot of times when we think about, okay, do you align with certain ideals? Right? Do you align with diversity, inclusivity in casting? That's a big one today, right, that all around in corporations, it's all about inclusion, diversity and that sort of thing. So is that something that you align with in casting? Are you willing to pass on opportunities if you feel that it's not the right job for you. Are you gonna pass on an audition or are you gonna recommend somebody that you feel would be better? So that goes beyond, well, I'm gonna do every single job, and it's not just about like the political genre, right? Because the political genre, that's very obvious. Right? So are you on one side or the other? And so this really just goes beyond just a political genre kind of thing in terms of like your purpose and aligning yourself with ideals and making them known to your client. It's about everything that you do. It's about how you communicate it to your client. It's embedded in your performance. That's what I love that you, you brought that back into the performance aspect. We can hear it if you are not aligned in that way. And so I think for the BOSSes out there, if you haven't sat down and just, in a quiet area and just thought about your purpose, maybe jot it down or your purposes, right, what is it that you really are trying to do with your business that can be more than just creating profit? Lau: Yes. I'll leave you on this note. My dad who recently passed away, not too long ago, he was a great businessman, great entrepreneur. And he would give me loads of wisdom, loads of gems of wisdom. And one of the ones I will never forget, way before I even started a business, he would say about starting businesses, he'd say you need to do what your plan is, what your plan of action is, do it for free, and do it for a long time to make sure that you wanna do it because once you start a business on it, don't expect to make money for a good five to seven years. Anne: Yeah. Lau: Right? And the Eastern philosophy is like 10 years. Like don't expect to really make a profit. Okay. So I always kept that in the back of my head. Don't mistake that for devaluing what you do. Oh, I'm only gonna do it for free and work for free. It's to say like, if you take that as an example, don't take it too literally. Take that as an example and say for a period of time, whether it's philanthropic or whether it's just for my own sense of knowing what my purpose is, I'm not gonna collect money on this. And these situations are appropriate for me not to collect money on this, and see how I feel about the work that I'm doing. Am I really willing to put in X amount of hours without billing X amount of hours? I found that very telling, and certainly actors who come from actor backgrounds spend years not getting paid or getting paid very low wages, and still do it, still wanna do it, still wanna continue it. Anne: And that's so interesting because if you've ever read any of Bob Bergen's posts, he's all about, I didn't start doing it for the money, and he had a purpose. Lau: Right, right. Anne: And so he's very adamant about that to the point where I think some people kind of look at him and go, okay, okay. Okay. But I've gotta, you know, pay the mortgage. Lau: Exactly. Anne: That kind of a thing, but it's the thought, right? So this is -- Lau: It's the thought. Anne: -- purpose driven beyond profit, but it doesn't mean that if you're a good business, you cannot create wealth, right? Not just, you cannot make money, wealth in so many ways, right, is that you are contributing to society in a positive manner, as well as making money doing it. And so therein lies the question. So what is my purpose? And have I stayed true to that? Or my purposes, right? And have I stayed true to that? Lau: Yes. To piggyback onto what you just said, one testament to that may be that you are working, you are having a viable business -- take on some charity projects, take on some philanthropic, take on some projects where you're mentoring or maybe you are doing something for visually impaired or what have you so that you can balance it out in your heart and your soul and say, not everything is a paycheck, not everything is an invoice, not everything is how much I can get -- but really get you off that just for a moment to say, oh, this may be another purpose for me that is a slightly higher purpose at times. Anne: Right. Right. Lau: That can feed me in a way that the other jobs may not be able to feed me. Anne: Sure. Sure. Lau: And kind of balance it that way versus all or nothing. I either work for free or I work for as much as I can get. Anne: Or if it is for a profit redistributing that, right, maybe giving back in some other way. Right? Lau: Exactly. Exactly. Anne: So sharing the wealth, so to speak. But yeah, what a great conversation. Lau: What a great conversation. Anne: I really had some time to think about it. I really enjoyed writing that blog article. It just really led me to think about, what am I here today doing, and how did I start off, and how have I evolved over the years? And I can say, I'm grateful that I'm still true to my original purpose and also my evolved purposes. So I feel like I'm staying on track. It's something that I, I don't take for granted either. So I think we should all take some time and to kind of check deep within and see if we have that purpose and if we're following that purpose. Lau: I love it. And now we can all be like the cleaners. Like we can all be like Windex and 409 and say we're multi-purpose. Anne: Multi-purpose. Lau: We're gonna clean up. But we're multi-purpose. Anne: I love it. All right. Wow. Great stuff. Lau: Good stuff. Anne: Great stuff. So I'm going to give a great big shout-out to my sponsor, 100voiceswhocare.org. If you wanna find out how you can make a difference, and this can be part of your purpose, go to 100voiceswhocare.org and find out ways that you can give back. Also big shout-out to sponsor ipDTL. I love, love, love ipDTL and networking with BOSSes like Lau. Find out more at ipdtl.com. You guys, have an amazing week, and we'll see you next week. Bye. >> Join us next week for another edition of VO BOSS with your host Anne Ganguzza. And take your business to the next level. 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We all have the power to start movements. Our stories are meant to be shared, not shamed. Often our comeback is our greatest giveback. This is the very essence of our personal brand. You're going to love Episode 28 of the 'Transformation Starts Today' podcast with my friend and co-author on our book, Leaders With A Heart, Mr Tucker Stine Here's some background about Tucker: Tucker Stine helps conscious leaders turn their personal stories into purpose-driven brands so they can accelerate human impact. He is a brand architect, leadership coach and public speaker with 25+ years in building personal and professional brands, advising nonprofits and coaching heart-centered speakers, conscious-driven businesses and thought leaders through impactful storytelling. He is a mentor and catalyst for generational movements that ignite societal change through the power of voice, including advocating for prison reform and at-risk youth. He has helped 250+ thought leaders take the stage, launch businesses and share global ideas for change, including the highly sought-after TED platform. His clients have been featured on TED, Goalcast, Upworthy, The Today Show, the Sundance Film Festival and hundreds of podcasts, resulting in over 100 million views. With one goal, to share a courageous voice and a powerful seat at the global table of conversation, every opportunity they can. Here are some ways to connect with Tucker: Instagram: @tuckerstine Website: Tuckerstine.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuckerstine Dr. Jamil Sayegh – Life, Business, and Relationship Coach, Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Energy-Healer Learn more about if or how I can help you: https://jamilsayegh.com/lets-connect/
Summary There's a lot of talk about why organizations need to have a purpose — why they do what they do on behalf of those they seek to serve — and to have that purpose go beyond being a mere marketing tagline. What's equally challenging to get at is how an organization defines its why, how they get staff buy-in — or better yet, staff input — and then has the discipline to choose activities that work towards fulfilling it. My guest My guest to help walk us through this topic is Brooke Erol. Brooke is a corporate dropout who pursued her dream of having more meaningful work for herself and others where we are not only seeking money but also contributing to a bigger cause. All her life is spent on writing, speaking, coaching, and consulting on this topic of having a life of fulfilling and purposeful work. She works both with individuals- YourBestLife and organizations - Purposeful Business, Inc. Takeaways √ Many businesses focus on profits over purpose instead of figuring out how to do both. √ An organization's pain point is not necessarily an expressed lack of purpose, but lack of purpose is often the driver below the surface. √ Leaders at the highest point of an organization — founder, and CEO — must have a deep consciousness to understand the imperative of having and living a purpose fully. √ Companies often face a litmus test as to whether they are going to honor their purpose in their decision-making, √ Customers and job seekers should monitor a company over time to see if it adheres to its purpose. √ The number one reason for the purpose to stick is the 100% commitment of the CEO or the founder. √ Instead of trying to save the whole world, find one area where you can have an impact, and let that be your purpose. Referenced/Resources/Links Book: Create a Life You Love: Reflections on Living Life to the Fullest Instagram: www.instagram.com/purposefulbusiness www.instagram.com/happielliatwork LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemerol Twitter: www.twitter.com/boerol1
Welcome back to another Behind the Scenes episode, where we will be debriefing the latest launch of our signature course, Purposeful Business. This is the third time we've launched this course, and our fourth launch overall as a team, and we have learned so much each and every launch. As you'll hear today, this latest launch didn't go exactly to plan and our numbers were down from the last time, and we'll look at the things we realize we need to change moving forward, what did go well during this launch, and everything in-between.As entrepreneurs we'll all have challenges, and we want to not only normalize talking about them here but we also want to help you look at these situations as opportunities that you can use as you build your dream business!If you are a fan of the show, it would mean so much if you would share our podcast with your own community, and make sure to tag us @pursuingherpurpose so we see it. This is one way you can support us as we pursue our dreams and bring you more content each week!Links & Resources:Amy's Upcoming Speaking Engagement, DreamBank Virtual Dream Summit 2022Episode 67: Is Your Messaging Working? How to Tell and Ways to TroubleshootEpisode 46: Behind the Scenes (BTS) - Learning From a LaunchHow I Built This (NPR)Let's connect! Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
Lisa Caprelli is a first generation educated Latina, and received a bachelor's of science degree in social psychology. She leveraged her psychology degree at the beginning of the Pandemic to understand the conversations between students, teachers, educators and parents. Lisa is also a speaker, songwriter and an award-winning author of the unicorn book series, Unicorn Jazz ™. Unicorn Jazz series offers social emotional learning (empathy, kindness, love, belonging, believing in others, feelings and more). She is an author of 17 books, and has produced music videos for kids. Lisa is the producer and director of Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do - a family show on Amazon TV.
As you might know by now, we're right in the middle of launching Purposeful Business, which is our complete roadmap to building a profitable online business. We're so excited to welcome a new cohort of students, and we're ready to help them chase their dreams! When we're working with people that are newer to online business, one barrier that they often bring up is time. This shows up in a few different ways, such as them saying, “I don't think now is the right time”, “I'm not sure where I'd find the time to complete it”, or “I don't feel worthy of my time” (although this last one is something they probably wouldn't admit to out loud).In this episode, we're going to help you reframe and flat out debunk some of these ideas. Whether you're going to join Purposeful Business or not, you're going to learn some really valuable information today about healing your relationship with time! This will be our last class of Purposeful Business for 2022, and if you join by the end of day Tuesday, September 13th, you can still get a $200 discount on the program (bringing the cost under $1,000), by using the code “Purpose200” at http://www.purposefulbusinesscourse.com/. You deserve time for things that are meaningful to you, and if that dream is to start a business, it could be something that financially impacts your family in a positive way too. We cannot wait to see you claim NOW as the time for you, and we're looking forward to supporting you launch your dream business! Links & Resources:Join Purposeful Business Now! Episode 62: How to Work Through Imposter SyndromeLet's connect! Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
Today's special guest is Larissa Geleris of the fast-growing Instagram account and business, Steady Parents (formerly known as WarriorOT). Larissa has been a big help to all three of us as we navigate the overstimulation that motherhood can bring, and she is also a student of Purposeful Business, joining our last cohort this past Spring. Since then, she's experienced exponential growth in her company, which is why we wanted her to join us to share more about this journey with you. In this episode, Larissa dives deep into the business side of things, and these interviews are so fun for us as we can get to learn more about what our students are taking away from being a part of Purposeful Business. If you liked what you heard from Larissa and are interested in making the leap yourself into something that is far more fulfilling and meaningful than what you're currently doing, we'll be opening the doors to Purposeful Business on September 12th, 2022! As usual, the cart will only be open for a few days, and you can get on the waitlist to be notified now at www.purposefulbusinesscourse.com. If you'd like to be in community with other powerful women just like Larissa and get on an A to Z journey to starting your own profitable online business, here is your chance! MEET Larissa: https://www.instagram.com/steadyparents/ Links & Resources:Get on the Purposeful Business Waitlist Now (Launches September 12th, 2022)!Larissa's Website, Courses & Instagram Her Viral Instagram Reel Expecting and Empowered Let's connect! Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
It's Amy here and today my husband Drew and I are diving into what it looks like when you come to your partner with your big idea! We wanted to paint a picture of how some of these conversations may go by sharing our own experiences when I started Expecting and Empowered with my sister, and with the businesses that followed that one. In this episode, you'll not only hear how I approached getting the buy-in for these businesses from Drew, but what his thoughts were as the analytical thinker that he is. He reveals his expectations for my business in the beginning, the biggest challenges we encountered in those early years, and his advice for how you can start the conversation with your partner to discuss the business that you've been dreaming of creating. Next week is the last launch of 2022 Purposeful Business! If you are about to start an online business of your own, we have a complete roadmap for you and you'll be able to answer all of the questions that we talked about during this interview. By hopping on the waitlist now at www.purposefulbusinesscourse.com, you'll get an exclusive discount and the first chance to become part of this cohort, so don't miss out! Links & Resources:Get on the Purposeful Business Waitlist Now! Expecting and Empowered HERself Podcast Let's connect! Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
A purposeful business needs to have a team of people who are passionate. One passionate person isn't enough, no matter how what your business is. When everyone in the company or organization finds their passion, that can enhance the company culture and elevate the business. Join us as we talk to Beth LeFevre about reigniting your passion and how you can spread that to your team. Beth is the Founder of Master Life Inc, where she helps build team-building strategies and employer-employee engagement. Learn how to help others find what they love. Start creating a purposeful business today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
We're back with another Behind the Scenes episode, and by now you know that these are some of our very favorite episodes to record and bring to you! We're so busy right now working inside of our business, and we realized that it was important to share what is happening at Pursuing HER Purpose with you, because there will be times where you too will work inside of your business and won't have much outside things to show. In this episode, you'll hear all about what our month has looked like, the ways in which we're gearing up for our next Purposeful Business launch, and what we're doing to make sure that we're steering this ship in the right direction. Kat also shares a very special personal announcement, along with how it will impact the way that we approach the remainder of this year! We hope that you are enjoying your summer (so far!) and taking the time to do the things that make you feel whole, outside of pursuing your business goals. If this episode gets you excited about joining us this September in the next cohort of Purposeful Business, which is a complete roadmap to starting a profitable online business, you can sign up for our waitlist at https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/courses to be notified when we launch! Links & Resources:Join the Waitlist for Purposeful Business (Launching this Fall)! Episode 57: The Episode on BurnoutLet's connect! Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
Whether you want to grow your business or simply have more control of your business, this episode is for you. I met my guest, Brendan McGurgan, when he reached out to me regarding an article I had published on Forbes. He is someone who has really walked the talk. As a CEO, he has scaled a company from a couple dozen employees to seven hundred employees. He retired as CEO and decided to launch a business to help other entrepreneurs scale. Brendan's model of growing a business starts with psychology and mindset with tools and strategies to build a vision and to build resiliency. You don't often hear of these methodologies in any other approaches to growing a business, yet they are fundamental in creating real change. If you'd like to grow a business that doesn't own you, and you seek autonomy, freedom AND growth…listen in. What You'll Learn- The number one thing that stops entrepreneurs from scaling The root of what we often call “lack of ambition” What it means to scale with purpose How to create certainty in your scaling approach Why detaching yourself from your organization is key How to inspire your people to strive towards your vision Re-evaluating how your psyche is affecting your business The science behind where many of our fears come from How Brendan leverages Wim Hof's work personally and professionally Resources- Website: https://simplescaling.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mcgurgan-11854a13/ Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T5K4BW9/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Book: “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek About Brendan- Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses by delivering on his strong personal belief that if you have a wonderful product or service then you have an obligation to Scale. Over seventeen years, twelve as CEO of CDE Group, he helped the company achieve 25x revenue growth and become an industry leader. During his time as CEO the company delivered almost £500 million ($750 million) cumulative revenue and £50 million ($75 million) cumulative profit, scaled from 15 to almost 700 employees spanning 6 continents and exported to more than 100 countries. Driven by his own desire to inspire, connect and enable ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, he co-founded Simple Scaling with Claire Colvin with whom he co-authored the Amazon Best-Seller, Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business. In 2016, he was awarded the Institute of Directors, UK Young Director of the Year and Overall, Director of the Year. Brendan is also a coach and mentor to scaling CEOs, a regular keynote speaker, the host of the popular ScaleX™ Insider Podcast and graduated in 2021 as a Wim Hof Method Instructor.
Podcasting has really taken off in the past couple of years, and this may leave you wondering if you should start a podcast and if having one could work for your business. As you probably know by now, at Pursuing HER Purpose we love podcasts, and today we want to answer these questions for you! In this episode you'll hear what is happening in the podcast industry, particularly with female listenership, why all three of us love podcasting so much, and the different ways to monetize a podcast (even with a newer podcast in a narrow niche). We share our experiences in launching and running multiple podcasts now, and how podcasting can position you as an authority in your field of expertise and lead to tremendous opportunities, as it has for Amy! If you have a podcast on your heart and a message you just know the world needs to hear, we would love to have you in the first group of our Purposeful Podcast Course. This course will walk you through exactly how to make and launch a podcast, and you'll have the opportunity to join very soon, on June 21st! For the first 50 people that join, we're going to send you a physical workbook with your order, as we have done with our Purposeful Business students, and this will expand on what you learn inside the course. Our Purposeful Business students will have first dibs to join, and then we are going to open spots to our waitlist that you can sign up for at https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6261bd1546c9ddac82188a5f! Lastly, if you're finding our content and the work we do here at Pursuing HER Purpose helpful and meaningful to you, it would mean so much to us as a small business if you could leave a review on Apple Podcasts! 10% off at BETTERHELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/herpurpose Links & Resources:Get On The Waitlist For Our New Podcasting Course, Purposeful Podcast - Cart Opens June 21st!Buzzsprout Podcast Statistics and Data [May 2022]Episode 52: Five Strategies to Make Content Creation EasierLet's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
Brooke Ozlem Erol: Her Stories of Individual and Organizational Purpose How does passion mix in with the motivation behind your work? What does it mean to discover a meaningful job career? Sarah Elkins is joined by author and Founder of Purposeful Business, Brooke Ozlem Erol, as they discuss exploring purpose in both business and life. Check it out today! Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available! “How does what you do contribute to others?” - Brooke Ozlem Erol *podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret --- About Brooke: Brooke wants a lot more people to find meaning at work, to use their gifts and potential instead of just getting a paycheck and waiting for weekends and retirement to have joy. All Brooke does with coaching, speaking, writing, and consulting ties to this purpose of hers. See Brooke's LinkedIn, YouTube, Organizational Purpose Topics, and Individual Purpose Topics. --- ABOUT SARAH: "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
It's time for another one of our favorite episodes, where we give you a behind-the-scenes peek at what is going on at Pursuing HER Purpose (and there is so much going on that it's almost mind blowing)! We're always revisiting our priorities and what we're feeling the most passionate about, and as 3 working moms with multiple kids, there are times we cannot show up with our full selves. That is when we have to give each other the space to allow this to happen, all while staying super focused on keeping the promises we make to our students. These are just some of the things we dive into today, along with some exciting details on the big things coming!Like we always say, a big part about Pursuing HER Purpose is making sure that we are called to make what we are putting in the world. This is why we're so excited to be launching our latest program, Purposeful Podcast, which we share more about today. If podcasting is something that you've wanted to do, either to elevate your business or just as a way to speak to you community, then make sure to get on the waitlist now at https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6261bd1546c9ddac82188a5f. We can't wait to see who joins! Lastly, If you're finding our content and the work we do here at Pursuing HER Purpose helpful and meaningful to you, it would mean so much to us as a small business if you could leave a review on Apple Podcasts! What We Cover In This Episode: How fulfillment, and keeping the promises we make, plays such a key role in everything we do The magic of community that we're already seeing with our first two Purposeful Business cohorts Who our newest podcasting course will be for, and what we are doing to make podcasting accessible for everyone When the podcasting course will be launching and how it will differ from Purposeful Business, plus what excites us the most about this latest offer The content creation mode that we've found ourselves in over this last month How we stepped in to help Amy during a particularly busy time for her at homeWhy you don't have to be on every platform and doing everything as a small business owner, and what we are focusing on right now Exciting updates on our new coaching offering, office space, and more! Links & Resources:Get On The Waitlist For Our New Podcasting Course, Purposeful Podcast! Let's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
It's time again for another Behind the Scenes episode, which we love doing so much! We do these episodes so that you can see what is going on inside of our business, and our hope is that by sharing our experiences it will help you as you build and grow yours. As you know, last week we launched our signature offer, Purposeful Business, for the second time ever (you can check out Episode 34 to hear how the first launch went)! Today we pull back the curtains on the second launch, starting with the things that we did leading up to it, to how the numbers look as of the time we recorded this episode, to the biggest lessons that we learned this time around and what we will be trying on our next launch. We are so happy with how this launch went and we can't wait to serve our new students. We can already tell that there is something really special about this group, and we've seen such a high level of energy from them already! We have a big pivot coming! The next Pursuing HER Purpose course is in the works, and you can expect there to be a podcasting course hopefully by this summer. We know you have important messages to share with the world, and we want this course to be a cost and time-effective way for you to get your podcast off the ground and to your audience. In this course you'll learn the strategies for growing your downloads, monetizing your show, and so much more, right from the start! We get asked from our community daily about how to start a podcast, which is why we're so excited to be bringing this to you. If you're interested in joining, you can sign up for the waitlist now at https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6261bd1546c9ddac82188a5f!10% off at BETTERHELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/herpurpose Links & Resources: Get on the Waitlist for our Upcoming Podcast CourseTeachable, SamCart, Wondershare & CalendlyEpisode 2: Our Biggest MistakesLet's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/
https://purposefulbusinesscourse.com/ Code PURPOSE200 for $200 off through today!With it being our launch week for Purposeful Business, we thought it was the perfect time to record an episode talking about building a life that's made for YOU. Part of the reason that all 3 of us were interested in entrepreneurship in the first place was this idea that we can have more freedom, and that we could each live in alignment with what we know that our purposes are. Today, we're going to talk about what living in alignment with our purpose actually means to us, and what it looks like in our daily lives.We want you to have the tough conversation with yourself so that you can gain clarity too, and we'll be here when you want to take the leap, especially if that means building something of your own. If you know that you want to take the leap, today, April 19th, 2022, is the last day that you can get the $200 off early bird pricing with code PURPOSE200. This makes the investment just $997. The doors to our program will be closing on Thursday, April 21st, so if now feels like the right time for you, go to https://purposefulbusinesscourse.com/ to join the April cohort of Purposeful Business. We only launch this program a couple of times a year, and we would love to see you inside of this launch!
Today we're uncovering the things that we needed to unlearn from our past jobs, or social conditioning, when we became entrepreneurs. File this episode under a podcast topic that we wish we would have had when we were just starting out!If you know that the next step towards your vision for your life and business is joining us in our second class of Purposeful Business, you can sign up for the waitlist now at https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615b95bff88d548e68f5c1f2 and be the first to know when you can register! Last time we sold out in just 90 minutes, so we know that there are a lot of you waiting for this exact moment, and we want to be there to support you to learn, and to unlearn certain things that are no longer serving you. Our goal is to help you step up to the next level and into that next version of yourself!We also want to help you launch that profitable online business that has been on your wish list for a long time, so we've used our years of experience combined with lessons from the businesses and courses that we've already created and taken, to get you from A to Z! For this second launch the price is going to be $1,197, but for those of you that join right away on April 18th and 19th, we're going to be offering a $200 discount to bring the price of this course to below $1,000! You will also have access to this course for LIFE, with all the updates that we've already made and will continue to make in the future. Even if you're still just dipping your toes into the entrepreneurial waters, join us for this round and get started on a path filled with more purpose, and where you feel more aligned! 10% off at BETTERHELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/herpurpose Links & Resources:Waitlist for Purposeful Business (Relaunches April 18th!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615b95bff88d548e68f5c1f2Sign Up for Our Instagram Challenge, Starting April 11th! Episode 42: Unf*cking Your Money Mindset with Kara LoewentheilEpisode 38: The One Thing Every New Business Owner and Mother Needs to Hear with Kate BorsatoEpisode 32: Amy's Origin Story: What is Your Next Right Step?Episode 31: Abby's Origin Story: How I Started a Top Podcast and Profitable Business While Working a Full-Time JobLet's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopOur WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
It's time for another Behind the Scenes look at our business, and we're so excited to share this one with you! This month a big conversation for us was the workloads we each have and the sustainability of them, which is why we wanted to dedicate an episode to this subject.The purpose of this episode is to encourage you to think about your own workload and processes, even if you're a solopreneur. What is sustainable right now, and what is not sustainable in the long-term for you? Where could your systems get better so that things could feel more sustainable, and what can you remove to give yourself more freedom? All 3 of us are really committed to living out the values of balancing work and life outside of work. We've always felt that we want to move at a pace that lets us feel well, feel creative, and be in alignment with our values, and today we reveal a few examples of what we're doing to make this happen. As you'll hear in this episode, we're relaunching our next cohort of Purposeful Business very soon, on April 18th, 2022! If you are not already on the waitlist and this episode is making you excited to take part, you'll want to sign up here to be the first to get information on when you can reserve your spot! If you love this episode, make sure to head over to Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app and leave us a review! As a small business, those acts of free support mean so much to us, and they allow us to continue to produce our content for free. We appreciate you so much, and we're excited to see your reviews! Links & Resources:Waitlist for Purposeful Business (Relaunches April 18th!): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615b95bff88d548e68f5c1f2Episode 14: Vanessa and Xander Marin on What It's Like to Work with Your Partner and Their Breakthrough YearLet's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shop Our WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
Today we are so excited to introduce one of our new favorite authors to the Pursuing HER Purpose community! Tanya Dalton is a mother, business owner, and author of two books, including her latest work, On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success. Tanya's words really hit home and resonate with us for why we created this podcast, because living on purpose isn't about changing who you are, but it's rising up to become the best version of you. This conversation with Tanya helped bring so much clarity on the topics that many women in our community are working on right now, such as goal setting, imposter syndrome, what to do if you're multi-passionate, time management, and so much more! If you love this episode with Tanya, make sure to head over to Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app, and leave us a review! As a small business like Tanya's, those acts of free support mean so much to us, and they allow us to continue to produce our content for free. We appreciate you so much, and we're excited to see your reviews! MEET Tanya: https://tanyadalton.com/ 10% off at BETTERHELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/herpurpose Links & Resources:Tanya's Website & Podcast Get Her Latest Book, On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and SuccessTanya's First Book, The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing LessLet's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopWaitlist for Purposeful Business: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615b95bff88d548e68f5c1f2Our WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
Today's episode is going to be a little bit different, as we are talking about the experiences that we each had before becoming entrepreneurs and how the skills we gained translated well into what we do now.When we embarked on this journey of Pursuing HER Purpose, we realized that one thing many women are getting stumped on is how the skills they acquired at their job can be translated to owning a business or working for a small business. It is our hope that you find possibility in this episode, as we've made it super tangible with mindset shifts and strategies that you can implement right away. The whole point of this episode is to make you feel empowered in those skills that you've worked really hard to develop, and we know that each of our previous careers have really helped us now with Pursuing HER Purpose. We encourage you to not play small, and to remember that you can learn anything you need to on this journey. Every one of us was a new entrepreneur at one time, and we all had to figure it out too. We're here to help you do just that, if you feel yourself called to do something new or more aligned with your purpose. After all, this is your beautiful shot at this thing called life!Links & Resources:https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/podcast/kateborsatohttps://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/podcast/episode-9-are-you-burnt-out-from-your-day-job-with-colleen-bordeaux https://www.canva.com/https://asana.com/https://www.voxer.com/ Let's connect!Purposeful Week Planner: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/shopWaitlist for Purposeful Business: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615b95bff88d548e68f5c1f2Our WEBSITE: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingherpurpose/MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer/MEET KAT: https://www.instagram.com/kat.herro/ MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/
Your beautiful business can be a vehicle of change. Change for your clients, for your lifestyle, and for causes you care about. Let's talk about ways you can expand the good you're doing, and create a ripple effect that goes beyond anything you ever dreamed of.
Alex Crothers is the founder of independent music venue Higher Ground in Burlington, VT, as well as co-owner of State Theatre and Thompson's Point in Portland, ME. He books and produces six artist-curated music festivals in the US and Mexico. He has 25+ years in the live events side of the music business and currently produces ~600 events annually (pre-Covid). He's also a board member of the Independent Promoter Alliance, the executive producer of a VT PBS music series, and loves snowboarding. --Dealing with the current challenges of Covid 19. And how we change the dynamic. --Opening the Higher Ground at 22 years old and learning on the fly. --Why Music? --His early work on the Phish management team. -- What keeps him inspired after 25 years. "Always about tomorrow's show" "Never a boring day in the office."--The excitement of discovering and developing new bands! -- What makes him happy "when the local artist he works with succeeds." -- How to get started following your dream. -- The importance of creating partnerships. -- What pulled him through the covid. -- The importance of having big dreams-- His hope for the future of the live music industry. -- His Legacy....... To find out more about Alex and his work, go to:https://highergroundmusic.com/ and https://statetheatreportland.com/
In this episode, Hannah and I tapped on the six pillars that are essential in building a purposeful and profitable business (which we'll have an in-depth discussion in the 12-week coaching program). Hannah is a genuine friend of mine, a queen of productivity, strategic systems, schedules and scaling. Our strengths look totally different, but our philosophy and approach to life and business is so similar - which is why we've decided to join forces to offer a group coaching program for service-providers to help increase profits and minimise the scattered to-do lists. Learn more about the Purposeful Profit program by visiting www.purposefulprofitprogram.com.
Laura Treonze is the owner and the Chief Life Strategist at LMT Consulting. She is an executive coach who specializes in behavioral understanding to enhance company culture, maximize executive talent and boost employee engagement. She combines psychology with experiential coaching methods to help individuals and teams break through limiting beliefs to increase productivity and profit. Laura has the equivalency of a Master Certified Coach having worked as a coach for Tony Robbins and in her own consultancy practice. Laura also does videos on YouTube and a podcast called, Own Your Truth with Laura T which can be all seen on her website. The link will be provided below. In this episode, we discuss: · How Laura helps others live a life that is purposeful – not just in business, but also in their everyday personal life. Along those lines, she shared how she perceives work-life balance. · The formula of energy management over time management, along with the equation for an ideal life experience, which is, “Experience, Communication, Consistency.” · Laura grew up with a business family, she shared how it's like being a manager at such a young age and how it attributes to what she is doing now. · Why coaching a manager is important before coaching the whole team. I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Laura had a lot of powerful insights and statements that will definitely help you get clear on what is important into building a better business and living a purposeful life that is worth talking about. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Laura Treonze/ LMT Consulting Website: http://www.lmtworthtalkingabout.com/ and https://purposeful-life.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauratreonze/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.treonze Twitter: @LauraTreonze YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LMTConsulting Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/ Twitter: @ SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices