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In this episode, we will talk about the difference between narcissistic abuse and narcissistic trauma. We will analyse and understand the origin of the trauma produced by narcissistic abuse, why narcissistic behaviour triggers memories of past events in our lives, and how we can reclaim our power.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why we choose to stay in abusive relationships  - The differences between narcissistic abuse and narcissistic trauma - The role of our interpretation of past events during our childhood in how we feel today  - How separating abuse from trauma can help us take our power back When we are abused by a narcissist, our response to abuse is related to our childhood wounds, and it is crucial that we work on healing them. Once we recover our younger self, even though we can't change a narcissist, we can change our interpretation of their behaviour.  Resources: - Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse  - Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/ - My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

In today's episode, we will discuss what happens when we end a relationship with a narcissist. We will analyse why the abuse continues after the end of the relationship, and why narcissists smear our reputation when we are the ones who decide to separate or divorce. I'll share some of my own experiences, and how I learned to stop judging myself and others in narcissistic abusive relationships.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why narcissists feel their wounded parts triggered when we decide to end the relationship - What makes a narcissist want to end a relationship  - Why our narcissistic ex-spouse looks like a different person after we separate from them - Why narcissists tend to rewrite the story of what happened and then try to smear our reputation Instead of judging ourselves for staying in an abusive relationship, we can take this awakening as an opportunity to know ourselves better. We need to be curious about why we feel the way we do, and identify the younger wounded parts we were trying to protect by accepting being in a relationship with a narcissist. Resources: - Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse  - Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/ - My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

What does it take to get paid premium fees for what you know? In today's episode, we will discuss how to increase the prices of our products, not from a pricing perspective but from focusing on the value we provide. We will go through the four elements we need to elevate in order to separate our business from the rest as premium providers.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why we must find out what makes us different from everybody else in the market - The Unique Methodology™, and how it works - The four things we must have in order to create a truly Unique Methodology™ that stands out - The advantages of creating an online program When the market can't see the value we can provide, increasing our revenue is almost impossible. We will find many people in the market solving the same problems we solve, but we must discover what makes us different, and what value we can provide that no one else can.  Resources: - Affluent Entrepreneurs Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/affluenceblueprint - The Unique Methodology™ Framework https://melabraham.com/wp-content/uploads/TAE-011-Your-Unique-Methodology™.pdf   - My website https://melabraham.com/ - Book: Mel H. Abraham - The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans and Freedom https://www.melabrahamtraining.com/TES-Book-Launch-1 - Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melhabraham/ - Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melabraham9/ - Find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melhabraham/ - Find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelHAb - Find me on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/MelHAbraham 

This week we will answer a question that many people ask themselves after an abusive relationship - can a narcissist change their spots? We will dive deep into why those abused start doubting themselves, and understand why our narcissistic ex-partners seem happy and fulfilled in their new relationship.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why we start doubting ourselves after breaking up with the narcissist - How a narcissist's protective parts trigger a codependent's protective parts - The two things to consider when a narcissist enters a new relationship  - What we can and what we cannot change about what happened to us in the past Healing from narcissistic trauma doesn't happen instantly. It's about realising that the narcissist highlighted our core wounds and protective parts. The best thing we can do is stop looking at the narcissist and their new relationship, focus that lens on ourselves, take back our power, and do what we need to do to live our best life. Resources: - Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse  - Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/ - My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

In this episode, we will reveal why assets are essential for your financial liberation. We will talk about the Save, Spend, and Pray society in which most of us grew up, and how that has affected the way we see money and wealth creation. We will demystify the beliefs around passive income, and we will go through the five incomes framework. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why the “save, save, save” mentality can't help us to create financial liberation - The Five Incomes™ Framework - What is leveraged income and its role in wealth creation - What are the two levels of income that most people spend their lives on - The advantages of having assets income, residual income, and portfolio income When all of our income depends on one of the five incomes, we will have a hard time scaling that. The secret to financial liberation lies not in our capacity to generate income, but in our ability to create a machine capable of supporting our lifestyle without our direct effort. Resources: - Affluent Entrepreneurs Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/affluenceblueprint - The Five Incomes™ https://melabraham.com/wp-content/uploads/TAE-009-The-Five-Incomes™-.pdf  - My website https://melabraham.com/ - The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans and Freedom, a book by Mel Abraham https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Solution-Modern-Millionaires-Freedom/dp/1630473308/  - Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melhabraham/ - Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melabraham9/ - Find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melhabraham/ - Find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelHAb - Find me on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/MelHAbraham 

In this episode, we will talk about profit, and we will discuss how the misconception between revenue and profit can cause problems and misunderstandings. We will also talk about maximizing profits, what the 50% rule is, and the Wants and Needs Analysis.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why revenue or top line is NOT what we need to focus on when we want to increase profit - What is the best way to increase a company's profit - What is the 50% rule, and how to apply it properly - How the Needs and Wants Analysis can help us scale our profits Once our company starts generating considerable profit, it becomes easy to make mistakes. Instead of asking, can I afford this, the question should be, how can I make this affordable? When we talk about lifestyle and wealth, we need to think about our future, and getting in debt for a lifestyle is selling our future for our present.  Resources: - Affluent Entrepreneurs Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/affluenceblueprint - The Fifty Percent Rule™ Framework https://melabraham.com/wp-content/uploads/TAE-007-50-Rule-Graphic.pdf  - My website https://melabraham.com/ - The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans and Freedom, a book by Mel Abraham https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Solution-Modern-Millionaires-Freedom/dp/1630473308/  - Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melhabraham/ - Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melabraham9/ - Find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melhabraham/ - Find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelHAb - Find me on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/MelHAbraham 

This episode is about the simple ways to create wealth. We will talk about money issues and how to deal with them. We will go through the three basic laws of wealth creation, and I'll share with you the six steps you can implement right away to change your wealth-building game.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you are experiencing money problems - The three fundamental laws of wealth creation - Why it is important to know the destiny of every dollar that we generate - What is the best way to manage our investments - The six steps to start building wealth  Wealth creation is simple to understand, yet it is a long game. We must be consistent, disciplined, we must be investing persistently based on the fundamental laws, and as a result, we will create wealth over time.  Resources: - Affluent Entrepreneurs Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/affluenceblueprint - Book: Chris Hogan - Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth—and How You Can Too https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Millionaires-Ordinary-Extraordinary-Wealth-ebook/dp/B07MCYP39J/ - My website https://melabraham.com/ - The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans and Freedom, a book by Mel Abraham https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Solution-Modern-Millionaires-Freedom/dp/1630473308/  - Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melhabraham/ - Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melabraham9/ - Find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melhabraham/ - Find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelHAb - Find me on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/MelHAbraham 

Today we will talk about the money taboo. We will discuss how the way we think about money affects our relationship with it and our lives in general. We will go through the six reasons why we should start talking about money with the people around us. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why the taboo of talking about money is keeping you broke - How the ignorance around money can affect our families - Why talking about money is the pathway to growth - Why we must have positive conversations about money and talk about it with our kids - The importance of breaking the not-talking-about-money family tradition There are many emotions around money. Those who have it feel guilty, and those who don't feel ashamed. The feelings around money make it an uncomfortable topic to be discussed, which only creates more ignorance and confusion about producing wealth. We need to remember that money is neither good nor bad, it's neutral. It's just a tool that can be used for the greater good or not. Resources: - Affluent Entrepreneurs Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/affluenceblueprint - Download The Framework Formula  https://melabraham.mykajabi.com/framework-formula-opt-a?_fs=bf04d77d-f5b9-4f0d-ba42-370ec6d7ca8f  - My website https://melabraham.com/ - The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans and Freedom, a book by Mel Abraham https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Solution-Modern-Millionaires-Freedom/dp/1630473308/  - Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melhabraham/ - Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melabraham9/ - Find me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melhabraham/ - Find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelHAb - Find me on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/MelHAbraham 

In today's episode I want to talk you through the opportunities that you have to relaunch, refresh and kickstart some energy into the new directions for your business, and create new moments of celebration and success. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why you shouldn't wait until the new thing happens before you mention it on your social media or in your emails - How you can make your audience feel they are part of your journey - What context sharing a part of yourself creates for your audience - How and where to celebrate what's coming for your business Every time you take your audience on a journey with you, you're inviting them into your world. Having a period when you are seeding, and talking about the trials and tribulations means that, when something finally happens, people are more likely to engage, show interest and support you, because they are going to feel much more connected to you.  Resources: - My new website https://thepodcastagency.com - Podcast Booking Boutique https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcast-booking-boutique/

In this episode, we will dive deeper into a question that I get asked a lot - am I turning into a narcissist? We will talk about why we start to notice some narcissistic behaviours in ourselves after going through an abusive relationship with a narcissist.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why those victimised by a narcissist start exhibiting narcissistic behaviour - What the mirror neurons are, and their role in our behaviour - Why narcissists won't start mirroring codependency - How looking from a trauma-informed lens can help us understand our own narcissistic traits  No narcissist will ever question their narcissistic behaviour, they will blame others for their actions. The best thing we can do when we detect narcissistic behaviour in ourselves is to step back, and look at it from a place of curiosity, compassion, courage, and clarity. If we are genuinely asking ourselves - am I a narcissist? - we most certainly are not.  Resources: - Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse  - Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/

My guest in this episode is Rebecca Lowrie, whose brand new podcast, The Sexual Alchemy Podcast, helps men discover and confidently embrace profound intimacy, pleasure and connection. Rebecca has been working in the realms of healing and transformation for over 25 years, and specifically with sexual transformation for 15 years. What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why it is hard for us to reach and send our message to people with sexual issues - How a blocked sexual life affects working life - What happens when people decide to do something about their problem with sexuality - How these problems affect the society as a whole - How we can support people with sexual issues without being rude or hurtful This has been an interesting conversation about the hidden side of men's life. When a man decides to tackle the erotic side of his being, he's going to hold himself up more, which is going to impact all of his other relationships, and give him more meaning and purpose. Resources: - The Sexual Alchemy Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sexual-alchemy-podcast/id1561146929 - Rebecca’s website https://www.sexualalchemy.com/ - Rebecca’s book "101 Meditations for Life, Business and Bedroom Success" https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Life-Business-Bedroom-Success/dp/0993207626 - Podcast Booking Boutique https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcast-booking-boutique/

Today we are talking about something that affects most of us at some point, and that is how to get unstuck from a place you don't want to be at in your business and in your life. I'm joined by Sam Adams who calls herself the Real Life Coach. Her tagline is It starts with you, and she has a lot to teach us about how to start moving again towards your goals.   What You Will Learn In This Episode: - Why the change really starts with you - What keeps us stuck and why we get to that place - What it looks like when someone gets moving again - How we can recognise what we are saying to ourselves - Where to start from in getting unstuck and how to know if you are ready Resources: - Loving What Is, a book by Byron Katie - The Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron - Sam Adams' Website https://sam-adams.com/ - Connect with Sam on Instagram and Twitter - Get Visible, a book by Anna Parker-Naples

Last weekend I found an old vision board that I had created four years ago. It has reminded me of how strong our intention is connected to our success, so today I want to talk to you about intentional upleveling. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why it is so important to set the intention in your mind of the level you want to play out at How to surround yourself with key figures of influence What people need to see, think, hear and feel about you in order to perceive you as trustworthy  Intentional upleveling starts in your mind. Think about where you are going, create a vision board and pull out images of what you are building for your life. They might seem grand and far off right now, but if you take daily action and daily steps to raise your profile, it is much closer than you think.  Join me on March 8th for my masterclass Raise Your Profile & Prices, and learn how building a strong personal brand translates into higher income.  

In this episode, I'm going to talk you through the process of setting up a launch for a new product, new service or something else that you're going to sell to many people. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you would want to do a challenge Why you should decide about the price point you want to reach AFTER the challenge How to build the picture of your personal conversion rates The best ways to generate goodwill, engagement, connection, trust and value  What happens before you go into the launch week These are several useful tips on how to give your clients tiny wins, so that they know that you've got the answers, and they also understand that there's so much further they can go with you. To get ready for a new and different offer from me, check out my Raise Your Profile, Raise Your Prices 3 Day Challenge that is about to begin!

Today we talk about gaining your first client, attracting people to you, and then making sure they stick with you. I'm joined by Jessica Laverde, the founder of the Self Made Empire, who coaches female entrepreneurs to create impactful businesses. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you would want to create clients for life How to look after your clients in a way that makes them feel special Celebrating small wins with your clients How to increase your clients' retention rate into your next program Advice for someone who wants to upgrade the experience they're giving to their clients When you make your client feel special, they naturally want stay with you and pay for your services a lot longer. That, in turn, adds more revenue to our business without the hard work of having to go out and find new clients. Resources: https://jessicalaverde.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMEmpire/ Sign up for my Raise Your Profile, Raise Your Prices Challenge

In this episode we're talking about why you need to make sure that you're using your voice properly. With me today is Nic Redman, a voiceover artist, coach, and a successful podcaster, who is the authority on the subject.   What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why it's important to take care of your voice  What to do when you’ve got many calls during the day The basic things that you can do to reset your voice What it means to have a relationship with your accent How knowledge and understanding of how to use your voice can impact you and your business Understanding how your voice works is powerful. When you feel that what you're saying sounds right, it changes your presence, your ability to deliver and your ability to communicate. Resources: The Voice Coach Podcast, hosted by Nic Redman Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence & Income, No.1 Amazon bestseller by Anna Parker Naples

It's January and we're starting to think about how to plan our year. There's a number of ways you can make sure that you hit the targets and have the successful year that you want. Over the Christmas period, I was introduced to two books and two concepts that I really want to share with you, because they have altered how I'm going to approach what I do throughout 2021. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why it is important to plan your entire year Why January is the perfect time to revisit your purpose Why it is more effective to plan shorter periods of time What kind of financial setup can help your systems and processes function well I hope this will help you make sure that you are tackling what's most important in your business.  And if you haven't yet done a review of what happened last year, I highly recommend that you spend a good few hours going through your highs, your lows, your lessons, and what they mean for what you want to create in 2021.  Resources: The 12 Week Year, a book by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington The 4-Hour Workweek, a book by Tim Ferriss The Slight Edge, a book by Jeff Olson Fix This Next, a book by Mike Michalowicz Your Best Year Yet!, a book by Jinny S. Ditzler  Apply for my Podcast Mastermind at https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/mastermind

Today I am joined by Danny Matthews, a brand strategist and creative director of Danny&Co. Design Studio. We talk about how to have brand confidence in order to help people who are perhaps clueless about what they are putting out there, or they don't fully commit to their personal brand.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you need to learn to communicate your unique competitive advantage Where to start from when working out your message Things to understand before you create a logo How good branding helps amplify your message So if you think that you don't have anything unique to share with the world, it's time to look better and find it, because it's the only way you're going to stand out.  Resources: Danny’s scorecard Connect with Danny Matthews on LinkedIn Podcast with Impact, bestselling book by Anna Parker-Naples

Today we have in the guest chair Chantea Williams, owner of Relentless Publishing House. Her business mission is to help first-time authors who are writing Christian, Inspirational and Children’s books self-publish their work. Her passion is to help authors get their write on. Relentless Publishing House wants to help authors get it right the first time so that they can duplicate it anytime. As an author, Chantea believes that one of the greatest gifts we can give to anyone is to share our story with them. In our inspirational, real-talk conversation, she shares her story with insights about her life as a single mother, other people’s opinion, how to prepare ourselves for the next crisis, how to overcome the fear of success, the importance of having people who speak life into you, how to get out of your own way, maintain an inward conviction of faith towards your dreams and goals, and why when leaders create a sense of belonging in the workplace it increases there success. These are just a few of the juicy topics we talk about in this episode. What You Will Learn In This Episode Why sharing your story is the greatest gift you can give to someone Insights on hope + faith to encourage you to believe in yourself Covid-19 should inspire us to create multiple streams of income The importance of thinking outside the box so we not are not dependent on one system to survive and thrive in life A question you need to ask yourself to be prepared for the next crisis we may experience How she was able to overcome the fear of success The attitude she adopts to diminish the need for perfection Self-sabotaging behavior we tend to adopt when we are trying to prove our worth Your purpose doesn’t change because of mistakes in life How leaders can create a sense of belonging in the workplace A simple exercise for identifying why YOU CAN achieve your dreams and goals And so much more… Contact Chantea Williams www.relentlesspublishing.com, info@relentlesspublishing.com, www.facebook.com/relentlesspublishing, www.instagram.com/relentlesspublishing1 Chantea's Book- Graced For It Contact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Purple Planet Positive Motivation Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today I talk about what to do when you launch a course, or a membership, or a podcast, or a book - and it doesn't get you the results that you want. It's important to talk about the launches that have gone less well, in order to show you that you don't get the great launches without failing, testing, revising, learning, implementing and changing.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why some launches don't go well  Questions to ask yourself after an unsuccessful launch How to focus on the learnings behind a “failed” launch So go within, work out how your failed launch is FOR you, and work out the next best steps to pull yourself up and reach for the stars. Resources: Podcast with Impact, a bestselling book by Anna Parker-Naples

It’s another unique episode of the Storytelling for Sales Podcast. In this episode, we have combined some of the best answers and advice to questions on ‘becoming obsessed with your dream customers,’ ‘why storytelling is becoming the #1 sales skill to master,’ and ‘how to go from nowhere to a $20 billion powerhouse. This episode features Bruce Linton, Maddie Pimentel and Russell Brunson.   Bruce Linton is an entrepreneur who has been at the head of 16 different companies and presently occupies the position of Executive Chairman at Vireo Health International, Inc, Co-Chairman of Martello Technologies Group, Inc., and co-founder of online rental marketplace Ruckify.   Maddie Pimentel has been in the Learning & Development field for the past 19 years. She is the Training and Development Manager for North America in SnapAV. Maddie’s role is to enable the sales teams to quickly ramp, begin generating revenue and stay up to date on products, solutions and process updates as well as industry trends. With the purchase of Control4, a publicly-traded company, a few months ago, Maddie is now responsible for sales enablement for the global sales teams.   And finally Russell Brunson! Over the past 15 years, Russell has built a following of over a million entrepreneurs, sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his books, popularized the concept of sales funnels, and co-founded a software company called ClickFunnels that helps tens of thousands of entrepreneurs quickly get their message out to the marketplace.Together with his partner Todd Dickerson, Russell launched their sales funnel software in October 2014, and the company grew to $100,000,000 in the first three years.    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why salespeople should never mention their competition The role of Storytelling in human to human connection The 3 Core Markets /Desires which will stay evergreen  The Value of the Public Policy Changes Latest trends in the sales training industry     SHOW NOTES [00:22] Introduction to this episode [00:45] Guests’ introduction [03:23] Business success stories that inspire our guests [03:33] “Elon Musk story” [04:14] “Maddie Fathers story” [06:16] How they all got into sales  [07:48] How ClickFunnels was launched [09:53] Skills salespeople must have [12:46] Online Traffic Secrets [13:36] Why Relationship Selling is oversold [17:00] Is it difficult to train salespeople? [18:57] Favorite Sales failures [21:55] How online advertising has evolved [24:39] How do you pick your industries? [26:46] How to understand your customers [29:52] The role of public policy changes [30:29] Stories that excite your customers [32:34] How do you find your dream customers? [35:04] Mistakes sales leaders make [36:46] Search-based traffic [37:17] The art of storytelling   You can listen to the individual episodes here: Bruce Linton, “From Nowhere to a $20 Billion Powerhouse.” Maddie Pimentel, “Why Storytelling is Becoming the #1 Sales Skill to Master” Russell Brunson, “Becoming Obsessed With Your Dream Customers”

Today we're talking about the ripple effect - the impact your project can have in the world. This particular show is brought to you as a homage to my good friend, Amy Rowlinson, who runs a podcast Focus on WHY. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you should follow your instincts even when timing for starting business looks odd How to find a clear answer to WHY you want your idea to work beyond yourself and beyond the finances What you can achieve by deciding that you want to be a leader What difference and what kind of ripple effect across the world would you be able to make by getting your voice out there and podcasting to your people? I invite you to search for the answer by joining The Podcast Membership.  Resources: Focus on WHY, a podcast by Amy Rowlinson The Podcast Membership

In this episode, I talk through why challenges are an effective way to get people to purchase your product, particularly if you are a coach or have any kind of program where people can take part. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why challenges are impactful in terms of influencing people Benefits other than sold product that challenges bring to your business Techniques for organizing challenges that work best Importance of giving a lot of value and doing a strong training through the challenge How to influence people to take action How to compose your own launch strategy I'd love to hear from you, so reach out on social media and let me know if you have ever done my Launch Your Podcast challenge. Resources: Influence, a book by Robert B. Cialdini  Launch Your Podcast Challenge - https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/launch-your-podcast-challenge/ 

I get so many messages every day from people all over the world asking - Am I A Narcissist? The first answer I always say back to them is no, you're not a narcissist because no narcissist would ever ask themselves such a question. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why narcissists will never describe themselves as narcissists How your doubts reveal your being abused The psychological changes that happen in your brain due to narcissistic abuse Why you feel like you can’t get out of a narcissistic relationship In what cases narcissists will seemingly admit their abusive behaviour If you are feeling upset right now wondering if You are the narcissist, please let me tell you you are definitely not. But it is good to have awareness that the reason you're thinking that is because you've been the victim of narcissistic abuse, and what you need to do now is get intentional about your healing. Resources: 010 Why Talk Therapy Alone Can't Heal Narcissistic Abuse https://www.carolinestrawson.com/010-why-talk-therapy-alone-cant-heal-narcissistic-abuse/ 003 What is Complex PTSD https://www.carolinestrawson.com/003-what-is-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/ Join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse

In today's episode we're going to cover the basics of how to approach potential guests who have a bigger audience than you and what are the best ways to go about it. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you should first go back to the concept and purpose of your podcast The hidden benefit of podcasting - building relationships with your guests Steps to take before you send a formal email invite to a potential guest How to tackle the Top 50 list of your dream guests If you want to learn more about how to strategize podcast guesting for your business, and find all the information you need to maximize the effect of your podcast and stand out from the crowd, go to thepodcastmembership.com and sign up! 

Gaslighting is a very insidious form of psychological abuse. It leaves the victims feeling insane, thinking they are the crazy ones. In this episode I’m going to tell you some stories about gaslighting, so you can recognise it when you see it or experience it. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why narcissists will never question themselves The examples of gaslighting How continuous gaslighting changes your brain physiologically Why you need to learn to believe your gut Being angry with yourself as a sign of healing   I'd love to hear if you've got any stories of gaslighting. Are they as wild as wacky as mine? Resources: Divorce Became My Superpower by Caroline Strawson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Divorce-Became-Superpower-Caroline-Strawson/dp/1726255549/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse 

So you found yourself married to a narcissist, and you are thinking about leaving. Or maybe you have already started the process of divorcing a narcissist, and you realise that it is only just beginning. In this episode we are covering steps and resources that can help you go through this difficult process. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why divorcing a narcissist is not like other divorces How to take care of your personal safety first The three lanes when divorcing a narcissist Legal lane aspects: divorce, children and finances Why mediation doesn’t work with a narcissist Emotional lane: blocking or modifying communication Other people lane: creating new friendships based on trust, love and connection    Know that the first year of divorcing a narcissist is going to be really tough, but you can do it. I trust you and I believe in you, but you've got to focus on your safety and on your mental health. Resources: McKenzie Friend, http://www.mckenziefriend.co.uk/ Our Family Wizard https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse

When we talk about narcissism, we talk about the two main categories of narcissists - overt and covert narcissists. You know that person who walks into the room, has a sense of grandiosity and commands the attention? That’s an overt narcissist. But today I want to focus on the other type, the covert narcissist, and why I believe it’s the most dangerous type of narcissists. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why covert narcissists are difficult to recognise How to spot passive aggressive behaviour Self-criticism or shyness as possible traits of a covert narcissist The false sense of self and the childhood wounds of narcissists Why narcissists never seek a therapist Envy, jealousy and false empathy How covert narcissists present themselves as victims Focusing on yourself as the first step in healing from narcissistic abuse   So let me know - do you have a covert narcissist in your life? Can you relate to anything that I've covered in this episode? Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse

In today's episode, we’re getting into to the nitty gritty of how to record your podcast, what you need in order to get started, and how you create that recording for the podcast hosting directory. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you should NOT use the built-in microphones on your mobile phone or a laptop Simple editing software that you can use How a pop filter and wind foam can help your recording Clip microphones that you can plug into your mobile phone What handheld recorders you can use and their downsides What things to consider when choosing your recording equipment Making sure you are recording in a good environment Why it’s worth investing in quality headphones  So there we go, we’ve got the microphone, the device you're recording into, a pop shield, the  headphones and you are good to go. And in one of the future episodes we’ll talk more about editing software. To see my list of recommended equipment, download the Podcast Checklist at http://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcastchecklist 

My guest today is Teresa Brooks, an award-winning Businesswoman, fellow NLP practitioner, publisher, founder of Coach Magazine, and the host of Coach Podcast. We’re talking about how to build a brand that you can stand on. If you are a woman who wants to develop her confidence and her business, this episode is for you! What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you need to build a personal brand The important role of a mentor and coach, and the impact of supporting each other through professional coaching What you can learn if you subscribe to Coach Magazine and Coach Podcast The challenge of bringing in together a magazine and an audience that wasn’t been served with a magazine The importance of choosing and gathering the right people for your magazine How NLP helped Teresa to build the leadership and personal brand by working on her values Top questions to build the personal brand– who you are, what is important to you, what you want from your life, and what is your passion Check out Teresa’s Coach Magazine and Podcast, think of strategies for setting your values, and start building up your personal and business brand to stand on and change your life. Good luck!      Resources: Connect with Teresa Brooks: https://www.teresabrookscoaching.com/ Coach Magazine and Podcast: https://www.teresabrookscoaching.com/coach-magazine/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/teresabrookscoaching/,  https://www.instagram.com/coach_magazine/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TeresaBrooksCoaching/, https://www.facebook.com/COACHDigitalMag/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-brooks-2b8a9967/?originalSubdomain=uk  Get Featured on Entrepreneurs Get Visible: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/get-featured/ Visibility Checklist: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/social-media-checklist/

My today’s guests Chris and Jude Wharton are the founders of Ready Steady Websites, which stands on the middle ground between a web design agency and a DIY platform. They help small business owners build credible websites using their off-the-shelf templates. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why it is so important to have a great website Why business owners are freaking out at the idea of building a website Who is using the services of Ready Steady Websites How a credible website can become your main income machine Why you should never consider your website done What are the best ways for someone to fix their website Remember that iteration and updating is key in order to maintain a simple, clear, credible website that helps you make more impact, influence and income.     Resources: The Podcast Membership: https://thepodcastmembership.com/ Ready Steady Websites: https://readysteadywebsites.com/  Which Website Platform Quiz: https://readysteadywebsites.com/freebies

My guest Ruth Kudzi is a mindset coach and business mentor, author of the bestselling book “Is This It?” and host of Path To Success Podcast. We talk about the importance of consistency in your business in order to grow and have financial success.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why consistency doesn’t mean only regular posting on social media The importance of building consistent processes and systems that can be measured What knowing your ideal client, instead of working with everyone, can do for your business Keeping bigger picture in mind, and building an ethical and sustainable business What are the challenges for someone who is transitioning from corporate background to entrepreneurship The difference between a coach and a mentor Although being consistent with your social media presence is important, it is only by building consistence into every other element of your business, that you will get more influence, impact and income.  Links and Resources: Get Visible Live Event: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/get-visible-live-event/  The Podcast Membership: https://thepodcastmembership.com/  Ruth Kudzi’s website: https://ruthkudzi.com/  Is This It?: The Smart Woman’s Guide To Finding Work You Love by Ruth Kudzi: https://amzn.to/39qq7sB Path To Success Podcast - https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast/ 

As a content creator, you need to be thinking about your KPIs - your key performance indicators. In this episode I talk about why it's so important that you manage your KPIs, in order to grow your business with every piece of content that you put out there. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why and how you should track your metrics on a weekly basis 3 main KPIs - revenue, client acquisition, and list growth How to be strategic and deliberate with every piece of content that you publish How tracking your KPIs helps you monetise your content How KPIss help you refine your messaging and CTAs If you are regularly creating content, then you need to make the most of those opportunities. Not everything has to be a hard sell, but you want to make sure you are always driving people towards your 3 main KPIs - revenue, client acquisition, and list growth. Links and Resources: Sign Up for Podcast Membership: https://thepodcastmembership.com/ Entepreneurs Get Visible Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EntrepreneursGetVisible/  053 How To Create Financial Foundations with Catherine Morgan: http://traffic.libsyn.com/entrepreneursgetvisible/053_Katherine_Morgan__How_to_Create_Financial_Foundations.mp3 

Today I want to share with you my top tips for getting your book into the audiobook format. Audio is booming, and there are many people who are much more auditory and inclined to a listening experience, rather than picking up the paper copy or the E book. So how do you go about making your first audiobook?  What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why audio formats like podcasts and audiobooks are booming right now How Audio Creation Exchange can help you turn your book into audiobook The budget to consider when working with a professional studio and narrators What you need to consider when choosing to narrate and record your audiobook at home Working with professional engineers to comply with audiobook standards required by Audible Creating an audiobook is a powerful thing to do to increase your visibility, impact and income. So take these tips and make sure that you create a great audio version of your first book. Links and Resources: www.acx.com https://www.audible.com/  Blue Yeti Microphones - https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/yeti/ ATR2100-USB Microphone - https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/b8dd84773f83092c/index.html Audio-Technica Closed-back Headphones - https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/f6e3988012a67cd1/index.html Studio One - https://shop.presonus.com/Studio-One-4-Prime Sign Up for Podcast Membership: https://thepodcastmembership.com/  Get Visible: How To Have More Impact, Influence and Income by Anna Parker-Naples, http://bit.ly/GetVisiblePaperback  and http://bit.ly/GetVisibleeBook

On this episode of the 'Fitness Business Authority Podcast', Mike Waywell talks about the importance of using systems within your fitness business and how a structure can help with increase a gym or studio's success.    What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why creating basic systems for your fitness business now, can help with growth in the future The types of systems gyms and studios can use to minimise work and maximise profit How to reduce the stress and confusion of running a fitness business by using simple systems How to ensure your staff represent your brand in a way that will attract new members and retain existing members  The benefits of creating a process manual for your gym or studio and how it can rapidly increase business growth Mike Waywell, formerly of Sale Sharks is an English rugby union player who has represented England Counties XV and Lancashire. He is now owner of Steel Habitat Gym Contact Mike Waywell: Mikes Instagram Steel Habitat Learn More About Creating Systems for Your Gym or Fitness Studio Active Fitness Marketing: Digital Marketing Solutions for Boutique Gyms and Studios Internet Fitpro: Lead Generating Websites for Personal Trainers and Fitness Businesses Bonus Content Fitness Facebook Ads Compliance Guide: Free Download

My guest today is the Passive Income Queen Lisa Johnson, a freedom and success coach who helps entrepreneurs create successful businesses. In this conversation we talk about what happens when you grow, become more visible, and bring passive income into your business.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why having more clients, working more and earning more is not necessarily the definition of success 2 major decisions you need to make: to make your business successful and to invest in your learning Managing clients’ expectations & overdelivering Vs.  overpromising & underdelivering How to deal with the dark sides of getting more visible online The steps to establishing passive or semi-passive income streams for your business Deciding who your audience is How and where you will grow and nurture your audience The importance of learning how to launch well The CASsH System - Clients, Audience, System, Selling, Happiness So to gain more freedom and increase your income as you raise your profile, start implementing the steps to creating passive income streams for your business. It will transform your life and the way you think about business success. Links and Resources: Lisa Johnson's website: https://lisajohnsoncoaching.co.uk/  Inspiring Success Podcast Episode 015 with Lisa Johnson http://inspiringmummyclub.libsyn.com/episode-15-lisa-johnson  Sign up for The Podcast Membership: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/podcast-wait-list Get Visible: How To Have More Impact, Influence and Income by Anna Parker-Naples, http://bit.ly/GetVisiblePaperback  and http://bit.ly/GetVisibleeBook

On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, we talk about investing, but not from the perspective you might expect. We talk with Danielle Town, daughter of the investing legend, Phil Town, about the other side of investing. Danielle Town, who calls herself a “non-natural investor”,  shares why we need to consider our emotions when we invest and how to use that knowledge to our advantage. She also shares a unique investing strategy (used by Warren Buffett, himself) to take as much stress as possible out of investing.   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why investing can feel scary...even for a corporate lawyer and the daughter of a very famous investor Dealing with rational and irrational fear in investing How to move past the fear of investing Becoming comfortable with investing...even if you aren’t a numbers person Why should we learn about investing anyway? What is inflation? What is value investing? Why value investing is a good investment for “set it and forget it” and non-natural investors Charlie Munger’s 4 principles of successful value investing How do you pick a good company to invest in? When you should (and shouldn’t) use your emotions to guide your investment decisions How do you deal with the emotional roller coaster of investing news? Understanding your emotional connection to money   RESOURCES Invested: How Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Taught Me to Master My Mind, My Emotions, and My Money (with a Little Help from My Dad) 4 charts will totally change how you think about saving money (CNBC.com) DanielleTown.com Danielle Town on YouTube

Helen Pritchard is an expert on LinkedIn lead generation, helping coaches, consultants and business owners get more inbound enquiries on LinkedIn. If you’ve been wondering how you can best use this social media network to make yourself known for what you do, this is the episode for you. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why many entrepreneurs are scared of niching down The benefits of being super clear on only one thing instead of trying to sell everything to everyone Why Helen chose LinkedIn and the power of LinkedIn tagline What is the biggest mistake people make on LinkedIn How to raise and maintain self-confidence as your visibility rises How to deal with criticism Helen’s top three tips for entrepreneurs who want to become visible Becoming visible is not an overnight success. It takes work and determination, as well as following great strategies. So find the link below to Helen’s Free 5 Day Challenge and start getting the right leads on LinkedIn today. Links and Resources: Helen Pritchard’s website, https://helenpritchardonline.com/ Helen’s LinkedIn profile, https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpritchard/ Free 5 Day LinkedIn Challenge, https://helenpritchardonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-Day-LinkedIn-Content-Bootcamp.pdf 

Today I’m interviewing Rob Moore, one of UK’s leading entrepreneurs in the area of business and self-development. Rob is a best-selling author, a record breaker in public speaking, and the host of one of the leading business podcasts. In this episode we talk about vulnerability as you get visible, and thoughts and behaviours that might hold you back when you decide to get out there. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why visibility is vital to be an entrepreneur and what’s the cost of it The benefits of consistently showing up on social media How to overcome fear of being judged and not liked by everyone How to prevent burning out and resentment towards your work How much sharing is oversharing with the audience Mindset shifts that helped Rob go from being an unrecognised artist to a being a successful entrepreneur Following Rob’s advice, ask yourself what is your biggest fear around getting visible. Remember that being judged is inevitable, so just go on and show yourself anyway. In the end it’s all about being human and showing your vulnerability as you ride the waves of success, failure and life in between. Links and Resources: Rob Moore’s website, https://robmoore.com/  The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast, https://robmoore.com/podcast/  I'm Worth More: Realise Your Value. Unleash Your Potential, a book by Rob Moore, https://amzn.to/34imMZl 

In this era, “debt-free” and “going to college” are two words that never sound like they should go together, but Anthony O’ Neal believes that they can. He also believes that we should stop allowing debt to enter the “college conversation” in the first place. Anthony O’Neal shares why he takes this hard stance about debt and college and the steps you can take today to prepare your child for a better financial future. Anthony also takes it a step further. He also covers what parents can do if they are currently facing an “I don’t have enough (or anything) saved for my kids” situation. He shares what they can do to get their child ready for a brighter (and debt-free) future.    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why it’s so important for students to go to college debt-free How to break up with the idea that you need a student loan to go to college How early should I prepare my kids for college? How do I pick the right college that is affordable and valuable to my child’s future? What conversations should we have with our kids about college? What resources are out there to help parents and children make more informed decisions about college? What if we haven’t saved enough for college? Tips for managing your social media before & during your college years What Anthony does each morning (and believes we should do) to own our morning   RESOURCES  Debt-Free Degree: The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Kid Through College Without Student Loans Find Your Calling website Anthony O’Neal’s website Anthony O’ Neal’s Scholarship Search Anthony O’Neal on Instagram Student Loan Debt Statistics In 2019: A $1.5 Trillion Crisis (Forbes.com) 30% of student loan borrowers can’t keep up with debt after just six years (CNBC.com) 529 VS. ESA: PROS, THE CONS AND WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU (ChrisHogan.com)

A lead magnet, or opt-in, is something that you provide for free in exchange for an email address. This is how you build your list, which is crucial for your sales process. So what makes a good lead magnet? What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why you want to drive your clients away from social media and onto your mailing list Different forms of lead magnets: PDFs, e-books, videos etc. How to research what your lead magnet can offer as a value to your potential clients How to connect your lead magnet to the product or service you want to sell The importance of design and the first impression on your cold leads I hope these tips will help you create a lead magnet that stands out from the crowd and positions you as an authority.

On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, we celebrate the victory and journey of Sherika Wynter, a product manager/teacher/business owner/speaker who turned a bad financial situation into a lesson in persistence, creativity, and grit.   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why we need to be financially prepared for the uncertainties of life The two situations that almost financially wiped Shericka out How Sherika successfully negotiated with insurance companies to cut an unfairly expensive medical bill Strategies Sherika used to stay financially responsible after she committed to getting debt-free The side hustles Sherika used to bring in more income while she was paying down debt How Sherika balanced a full-time job, a side hustle, and more to reach her goal Ways that Sherika leveraged her network to get even more money How she dealt with friends, family, and distractions while staying financially disciplined Dealing with family and friends who don’t agree with financial decisions Not accepting the status quo for your financial life Advice Sherika gave to her younger brother (and everyone) about student loans How Sherika is giving back The new financial freedom and journey Sherika is on, now that she is debt-free   RESOURCES Keep a Money Diary and Become Better With Your Spending What To Do When You Get Medical Bills You Can’t Afford 10 Ways to Make Extra Money to Pay Off Debt - MagnifyMoney

On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, we feature Murphy and Melissa have been married for 9 years and together they paid off $229,000 debt in 5 years. The debt comprised of $125,000 student debt and $104,000 consumer debt.    What You Will Learn In This Episode Why you need to do your research How to get your spouse on board Marriage communication is important How to save money and still have fun Why a vision is important   Episode Shownotes https://www.hisandhermoney.com/Episode396   Today’s show was sponsored by Teach Me How To Budget. If you are ready to gain freedom in your finances once and for all then enroll in our brand new personal finance course Teach Me How To Budget.

On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, Mary Wheeler shares her encouraging journey with infectious optimism. As a single woman, she paid off $30,000 in 96 days! Yes, you read right. 96 days.  What You Will Learn In This Episode Why money is a tool for you to use Find out what is really holding you back Why sacrifice is worth it in the long run How to stay committed to your goals What is discipline Who to share your dreams with Resources Mentioned Know Debt, No Problem Podcast with Mary A. Wheeler No Excuses!– Brian Tracy Think And Grow Rich– Napoleon Hill Automatic Millionaire– David Bach Thanks For Listening! Thanks for tuning into us on The His & Her Money Show. Also, If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The His & Her Money Show on iTunes!Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! Furthermore, they do matter in the rankings of the show, and we do read each and every one of them. Today’s show is sponsored by Legal and General America. Legal & General America makes understanding and applying for life insurance easy. Also, agents are standing by to help you determine the best coverage to fit your family’s needs. Visit HisandHerMoney.com/lgapodcast to get started on your journey toward financial wellness.

On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, Justine Nelson, founder of Debt Free Millennials, shares her story of debt freedom. She teaches her generation how to become a debt-free millennial, stay in control of their money and live that life that they love.   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why you should read books and blogs to enrich your knowledge about debt freedom What a decision can do for you and your financial situation How to become tenacious when it comes to paying off debt Why a written budget is so important How to give your money direction How social media can help your business Why it’s imperative to discuss finances with your spouse/partner How to find a skill set that you can make money at How to use a project management tool to track your tasks What a business coach can do for you RESOURCES Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs  Asana Project Management tool  Smart Passive Income website by Pat Flynn   Think Creative Collective

On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, Brian and Cara join to discuss their journey to debt freedom. This young couple is debt free including their house. They have been married for 11 years and they have two children, a five and a three-year-old. Their consumer debt (student loans, credit cards, car loans) that they paid off was about $50,000. But they didn't stop there, because they also went on to pay off their home mortgage. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why the first step in the journey to financial freedom is the hardest What to do with the poisonous words from neigh sayers Which tools can help you on your journey How to ignore the enemy and pursue your dreams What to do when the struggles come along on your journey How debt causes you to spend more money How to leave a legacy for your future generations RESOURCES Cara's "House Hunters" playlist on YouTube

The art of mastering your personal finances is never a cookie cutter approach. It’s personal. And you need to do what is right for your situation. Saving money does not come naturally to all people. Investing makes most people nervous because it seems so intricate. And yet, we all should be doing it. But as the saying goes: Build the well before you need it. On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, Todd Kunsman, who works in marketing, tells us about his journey to financial freedom after a job loss. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why reading books will help you on your journey There are a lot of free information available online, you just need to look for it How to save more money Make a spreadsheet to see your whole financial situation How to become a digital marketer Why starting a side hustle is important RESOURCES MENTIONED Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin  Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki  The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore  Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins  Unshakeable by Tony Robbins  The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss 

On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, Tyrone and Lachandra tell us about their story. They share how they overcame the obstacles that were placed in their path to get to debt freedom. Incredibly, they paid off $160,000 of debt in just 3 years! Lachandra is a registered nurse. Tyrone is a high school teacher and football coach in Texas. Together they started a mentoring program at the high school where Tyrone works. They empower kids and give them a hand up, not a hand out by preparing them to be college and future ready. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why talking about your finances with your spouse is a good thing Working together as a team will help your relationship How to be intentional with your goals What is the snowball method Practical steps towards debt freedom Include the kids in the journey How to get and stay disciplined

On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, Olaolu and Brea Ogunyemi unpack their story of debt freedom. Brea is a licensed realtor in San Diego California, mom and the wife of a military man. Olaolu is as Captain in the United States Marine Corps and a musician. Olaolu, or Lu as he likes to be called, comes from Louisiana from a family of six children. They share their incredible debt freedom journey of paying off over $70,000 in just 8 months! What You Will Learn In This Episode Why making a decision to get out of debt is so important How to become the change in financial matters that you want to see happen in your spouse How to retrain your mind when it comes to your finances Why couples should have a joint account Why retail therapy is not worth it How long-term goals will get you your dreams What are sound financial decisions Resources Mentioned The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, we’re grateful to have BJ Thompson, the Founder of Build A Better Us. He's also a second-time guest, and he deep dives into building better marriages with a ton of insights on how we can strengthen ourselves so that we can 'build a better us'! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why only 2 out of 10 believe in marriage now. How a growth mindset applies to marriage. Tip to build better communication. How BJ executed his responsibility as the head of the household. The Importance of Self-Awareness. How to deal with the pain of getting free. RESOURCES Build a Better Us Emotional Sobriety by Tian Dayton The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd Thank You For Listening! Today’s show was sponsored by Teach Me How To Budget. If you are ready to gain freedom in your finances once and for all then enroll in our brand new personal finance course Teach Me How To Budget. Thanks for tuning into the His & Her Money Show. If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review of the His & Her Money Show on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and we do read each and every one of them.

On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, we have yet another great debt-free story. Chris from ApathyEnds.com has popped in to talk all about his experience investing, breaking out of debt, building long-term wealth, and reaching financial goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. Right now, Chris and his wife are just $13,000 away from paying off a massive $107,000 in debt, and came out of the process as super savers - that's a big money win-win! When Chris graduated college, his student loans were divided between five different loan providers. They tallied up to about $85,000 total, with an extra $2,000 credit card debt and a $20,000 car loan that he and his then-fiance added to the mix. No couple wants to be weighed down with financial burdens, and they were no exception. They also they realized that in order to reach their financial goals, they needed to increase their income. So, taking on the task of eliminating their debt was a no-brainer, and essential to getting started on their financial independence journey! Follow Chris and learn more about his process at www.apathyends.com! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why and when to consider re-financing your student loans The benefits of auto-pay Steps Chris and his wife are taking toward financial independence, and you can too Breaking down the 4% rule How Chris and his wife stay positive and united as a couple during their debt-free journey RESOURCES Financial Samurai The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks for tuning in to us on The His & Her Money Show. If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The The His & Her Money Show on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we do read each and every one of them. Thanks to PolicyGenius.com for sponsoring our podcast. Policy Genius is the easiest site to shop for term life insurance. You can find the best policy in just 5 minutes!

Here at His & Her Money, we know there's nothing more important when it comes to managing your finances as a smart money couple than being a united front. This goes for all things money (and marriage!) related, but it's especially necessary when you're talking about debt. The journey to debt freedom is often full of sacrifices and big life changes along the way - and sometimes even a total lifestyle overhaul - and if you're not on the same page, the back and forth struggle can put a major strain on your end goal AND your relationship. But with dedication, faith, and togetherness, any couple can fight the good fight and come out the other side strong! On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, we've got a couple that did just that. Get ready for an incredible debt elimination story. Kerry and Kamille once had over $111,000 in debt, between credit cards and student loans, and it was just getting bigger. Once they truly started feeling the weight, they knew it was time to break free - and just 21 months later, they did! Now they're living completely debt free, and keep listening to find out how they did it! Right before Kerry graduated college, the couple went on an 11-night celebration trip to the Caribbean. It was expensive, but they figured they'd pay it off over time. It wasn't long after, though, that they both started thinking about how much debt was piling up on their credit cards. It was obvious that eliminating their debt was the next logical step, for their finances and their marriage moving forward, and Kerry was already considering their options when Kamille suggested they go to Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. One class and they were hooked! Paying off their debt became a discipline, and just like anything, there were hiccups along the way - but there was no stopping them. And now, just 21 months later, Kerry and Kamille have paid off their debt completely, and they couldn't be happier! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why you shouldn't be content being average When Kerry and Kamille decided to eliminate their debt The importance of accountability and "accountability partner" benefits Kerry and Kamile's faith began their approach to debt freedom Different ways Kerry and Kamille budgeted and saved money How to stay focused and disciplined RESOURCES Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University  Thank You for Listening! Thanks for tuning into the His & Her Money Show. If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the His & Her Money Show on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and we do read each and every one of them. Today’s show was sponsored by Teach Me How To Budget. If you are ready to gain freedom in your finances once and for all then enroll in our brand new personal finance course Teach Me How To Budget.

Monique Herena is the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at BNY Mellon. As Senior Executive Vice President, Herena oversees BNY Mellon’s Human Resources and Marketing and Corporate Affairs departments. In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer, she is responsible for all human resources strategies, policies and practices. BNY Mellon, founded in 1784 by Alexander Hamilton, has 52,000 employees across 35 countries and 6 continents. They have two main businesses, investment management and investment services. The make-up of the company is diverse - 46% of the US workforce is women and 30% representing ethnically and racially diverse people. BNY believes that putting people first is critical to every aspect of their mission. It is how people experience the company – through their talent.  They invest in people, believing in the power of development- “People can always be better in the next moment than what they are right now.” They have put together a report, appropriately entitled, People Report, which is told through the voices of the associates and their experiences in a digital only experience. In this, one is allowed insight into what it is like to be an employee at BNY. Four pillars that are the framework of the company include Lead, Innovate, Impact, Collaborate and Inspire. Lead includes the desire to be more mobile and be where clients are – making wealth management applications more mobile, socially connect with other people, an emerging leader program – BK University – all which drive the business. Innovate looks at the workspace becoming even more efficient and includes everything from robotics, to better accuracy, reducing risk and cost savings. Collaboration is important to BNY. Company-wide leaders look at different ways there are to help each other to work virtually, different digital centers, have chat bot technology and so on, encouraging collaboration across all kinds of ‘borders’. Inspiring people to be their best includes many facets such as VetNet that supports veterans returning to the workplace. This has doubled the number of veterans at BNY. They are also placing an emphasis on gender equality and are working to achieve this across the industry. The employee experience is a two-way street. A performance review should not be just the manager’s feedback but how the employee participating in available resources. The employee needs to take a joint ownership in the process. Those that contribute the most are the most successful. There is a ‘push versus pull’ strategy. The push says – “I’m here, what are you giving me next?” The pull strategy includes creating your brand, working hard which in turn, leads people to notice the person. Herena’s advice to organizations who want to know what to do to start putting their people first, check out BNY Mellon’s People Report and also, from a leadership point of view – the earlier in your career that you learn to ‘make it not about you - and get other focused’ the more successful you will be in that career What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why ‘setting the tone at the top’ includes getting up at 4:25 am each day! Should there be an emphasis on keeping up with business ‘trends’? Does every investment have to have a dollar and cents return? Background on People Report done by BNY Mellon and their findings How BNY is putting their people first Why bother making investments in your people if your company is already doing well? How do you differentiate between perks and true organizational change What do Millennials want

Joshua Futrell is the CEO/Founder of COMHOME Technology Solutions. He is an entrepreneur and network infrastructure engineer with more than 15 years of experience in technical leadership, computer/networking technology, and business-critical management. He is a member of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and a member of their elite Leadership Frisco team. He is also a decorated Air Force Veteran. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/joshua-futrell-entrepreneurship/ What You Will Learn In This Episode Why it's difficult to recruit talented network engineers. How to recognize A+ employees. The steps a good engineer can take to become a successful entrepreneur. Why call center and customer support experience is critical when launching your business. The habits to instill in yourself and your team to generate extra revenue. Unique Selling Points (USPs) for infrastructure engineering companies. The first thing an entrepreneur should do.

Alex Rubinchik oversees Marketing and Business Development at Philadelphia-based ServiceWhale. Prior to moving to Philadelphia, Alex received his first degree in Political Science, History and Philosophy from Hebrew University and his MBA from Brandeis University. Alex’s interests and hobbies are as diverse as his travels. When he isn’t discovering new solutions and opportunities for ServiceWhale, an online marketplace that provides instant on-demand quotes for big-ticket home improvement projects, he enjoys teaching yoga, spinning vinyl, and exploring unplugging practices. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/alex-rubinchik-unplugged/ What You Will Learn In This Episode Why the biggest enemy in your life is your internal dialogue. How technology and information misleads us and derails our mindset. The philosophy behind a healthy state of mind that has existed for over 2,000 years. Practical steps you can take to achieve peace and serenity. Activities that will help your health, education and social health all at the same time.

Fabian Geyrhalter is the Founder and Principal of FINIEN, a Los-Angeles based consultancy specialized in turning ventures into brands. Fabian has been published internationally by the likes of The Washington Post, Graphis and The Huffington Post and he has written about branding for publications including Mashable and Entrepreneur and is a columnist for Inc. His consultancy has worked on branding projects for startups like Jukin, Survios, Bandito Brothers and Vimmia to large companies like Evolution Juice, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and W Hotels. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/fabian-geyrhalter-unplugged/ What You Will Learn In This Episode Why it's a good thing that we are constantly "ON" about business. How to work harder with less stress. A process that will allow you to filter through the thoughts in your head, reduce your anxiety and get clear on the most important actions you need to take. Why your stress levels increase when your mind and body are out of balance. How to determine which activities you can safely stop doing by finding and aligning to your purpose.  

Coraline Ada Ehmke is a speaker, writer, teacher, open source advocate and technologist with 20 years of experience in developing apps for the web. She works diligently to promote diversity and inclusivity in open source and the tech industry. She is the creator of the Contributor Covenant, the most popular open source code of conduct in the world (with over 15,000 adoptions including JRuby, Swift, F# and Rails.) Coraline works for GitHub as a senior engineer on a team devoted to creating community management and anti-harassment tools. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/coraline-ehmke-people/ What You Will Learn In This Episode Why a lack of diversity limits creativity and problem solving. What a Code of Conduct can help you achieve in your organization. The impact your words and behaviors have on those around you, regardless of your intention. How to approach and communicate with someone who is violating the code of conduct. Technical terminology that needs to be refactored by everyone. The root cause behind most software problems. The anti-harassment and community support tools GitHub is building to foster excellent conduct. The emotion we all need to show at work to make life and work better for everyone involved.

This is Part 7 of the free 7-day audio and email course Start Your First Business.   What You Will Learn In This Episode Why money is not a long-term motivator for many people. What happens to us emotionally when the lust / newlywed phase is over in your business. How the customers you serve will determine whether this is a job or a calling. How to identify your "soulmate business." When is the right time to make a pivot in your business and why I'm excited about the pivot I'm making.   Next Steps The next step you need to take is to complete the homework assignment for Module 7 in the follow-along email course. Click here to request access to the course materials and homework.   Anxiety? If you struggle with anxiety in your career, your business or in life, I can help. I've learn how to silence the inner voice that tells me I'm no good and channel my inner champion. Click here to learn how to deal with the anxiety that is troubling your career, your business and your personal life.

This is Part 6 of the free 7-day audio and email course Start Your First Business.   What You Will Learn In This Episode Why advertising is a great way to lose money fast if you are not properly prepared. How to build an army of agents who want to spread your message. Whether a blog or podcast is right for your particular business. How to build and foster a community of followers without building a website. Why in-person networking events are critical to your business. How to be a guest on a successful podcast or blog.   Next Steps The next step you need to take is to complete the homework assignment for Module 6 in the follow-along email course. Click here to request access to the course materials and homework.  

This is Part 4 of the free 7-day audio and email course Start Your First Business.   What You Will Learn In This Episode Why most tech pros are wasting serious time and money on the wrong stacks when launching their business. The stack you need to master in any industry. The most critical piece of the stack that often gets overlooked. The biggest mistake I made when launching Hello Tech Pros and what I'm doing about it now. Why non-technical people often dominate at building business while tech pros struggle to find customers. How to change the relationship with your audience members from "Who are you again?" to "Please take my money!"   Resources Mentioned Start Your First Business Course

This is Part 1 of the free 7-part audio and email course Starting Your First Business. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/business-motivation/ What You Will Learn In This Episode Why we don't start a business (even when we want to). The excuses we tell ourselves that prevents us from chasing our dreams. How are fear of failure is backwards and why we need to fail faster. The reason why I became more miserable after several promotions and raises. How to get 4 hours of free business training.

Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast which helps entrepreneurs live the lives they know they were meant to.  He studied literature at Oxford University and specializes in using Online social networking to build offline relationship and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy. It is because of Jeremy’s success in podcasting that he was able to accomplish 10,000 downloads of his podcast in the first month.  After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, founded Slate Media Productions; a done-for-you podcast service and PR firm servicing busy entrepreneurs and helping to get their message out. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/jeremy-slate-entrepreneurship/ What You Will Learn In This Episode Why some people are following the dreams of others instead of their own dream. Why Jeremy's second podcast had success from the beginning, unlike his first show. What the average "guru" entrepreneur's success story is going to teach you and why you need to find inspiration from other's struggles. Why you need to find the right course or mentor before you start your business. How much promotion is required to be successful. Why you need to write all your methods down and put on your executive hat.

Corey Grusden has been programming computers for 25 years, and has built software for government, education, and numerous companies. A few years ago he decided to cofound a software development consultancy to build web and mobile apps. They have been profitable since day 1. Corey's entire team works remotely, and through a dedicated process, build applications and platforms as efficiently as possible.   Corey started programming at eight years old. He's been working on growing a software agency that builds web and iphone applications. He also recently moved to Philadelphia! Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/corey-grusden-leadership/ What You Will Learn In This Episode Why leaders need to stop thinking about competing with the other division leads and start collaborating across silos. What happens to the company culture when you don't listen to your employees. How a team lead should respond when presented a crazy idea that you don't believe will work. How to make calculated risks on innovation. The emotion that destroys people's ability to lead. What you can do today to improve morale in your team.

Even though wills are one of the, if not the, most familiar legal document there is, the fact of the matter is, most people don’t really understand how they work. Unfortunately, wrong information gets perpetuated by the talking heads of conventional wisdom…and bad decisions are made as a result. Is a will right for you? Are you sure? This episode is about getting rid of some of these misconceptions. I (Nicole) talk about 5 of the most common things people don't know about wills, and why they are crucial to smart planning. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: -Why a will is your ticket into probate court -How wills create a perfect situation for predators that may be interested in what you're leaving behind (no privacy for your loved ones!) -Why what your will says is often not what actually happens -How wills are of limited use - and don't do anything for you during life -How the ultimate cost of a will is much higher that you probably realize Read show notes, get our free report: www.SmartPlanning101.com/11