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Enroll in The Live Out Loud Ignite Membership bit.ly/LOLignite  APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW https://bit.ly/faithfreebiechallenge Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LiveOutLoudwithBrooke/  https://www.instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke/  As women entrepreneurs, we've all experienced mean-spirited competition and jealousy. We've had other women tear us down and attack our character. So, what can we do to address mean girls and internet trolls? Listen in as Brooke shares 4 tips for standing up to someone—without turning into a bully yourself! In this episode, you will learn about…  How the enemy tries to divide us through mean-spirited competition and jealousy The abundance mindset we advocate for in the Live Out Loud community Brooke's advice on letting God be your defender when someone is unkind Why Brooke felt called to stand up for her friend and client who was attacked online Brooke's 4 tips for standing up to someone without becoming a bully yourself Thinking long term and asking genuine questions in response to internet trolls How to be the kind of leader who promotes kindness + helps other women flourish Show Notes  As women entrepreneurs, we've all experienced mean-spirited competition and jealousy. We've had other women tear us down and attack our character. But here's the thing: There is room for ALL of us to succeed. God has a plan that is just for YOU, and supporting other women doesn't take anything away from your success. So, what can you do to stand up to mean girls and internet trolls? Is there a way to support a victim of bullying without turning into a bully yourself? On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke shares four tips for standing up to someone in a way that doesn't make the situation worse or make the offender feel the same way as the person they hurt. She challenges us to stand firm in who we are when we confront a bully, thinking long term and uplifting the victim rather than attacking the attacker. Listen in for Brooke's insight on why hurt people hurt people and learn how to be the kind of leader who promotes kindness and helps other women flourish! Resources Brooke's Live Out Loud Ignite Membership Email brooke@brookethomas.com

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ https://www.instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke/ Yes, we have to take action on our dreams to live out God's call on our lives. But we also need time to recharge. Listen in as Brooke explains how Psalm 23 gives us permission to rest in God's love as He provides an oasis of peace to restore and revive our lives! In this episode, you will learn about… Brooke's intention to unplug and be present with her family on vacation this week Giving yourself permission to rest in God's love How to create non-negotiable time for friendships, family and fun How God serves as an oasis of peace to restore and revive our lives What Psalm 23 teaches us about finding comfort and rest in God's authority (even in dark times) Why Brooke hasn't slowed down for the last 18 months but is choosing rest NOW Show Notes Yes, we have to take action on our dreams to live out God's call on our lives. But we also need to take time to recharge. In fact, Scripture calls us to rest in God's arms. On this episode of the podcast, Brooke shares her intention to unplug and be present with her family on vacation this week. She explains how Psalm 23 gives us permission to rest in God's love, describing how He serves as an oasis of peace to restore and revive our lives. Listen in for Brooke's insight on finding comfort and rest in God's authority and creating non-negotiable time to recharge through friendships, family and fun! Resources Brooke's Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind Brooke on Instagram Psalm 23 The Passion Translation Email brooke@brookethomas.com

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke Are you feeling isolated or lonely? This March marks the one-year anniversary that the world changed and lockdowns began. So, what if we make it an anniversary that marks a new season for us? Listen in as Brooke shares 3 reasons you might need to be part of her upcoming Live Out Loud Live Experience! In this episode, you will learn about… The dreams that have come alive and brands that have been born at Brooke's past events What an in-person event can do for those of us craving human connection (after a year of isolation) The 3 reasons you might need the Live Out Loud Live Experience The vibrant, nurturing and hopeful energy Brooke cultivates at her live events How your creativity is ignited when you break from routine Why Brooke refers to her live events as ‘networking on steroids' The world-class lineup of speakers at Brooke's upcoming Live Out Loud Live Experience What precautions Brooke's team and the Ritz Carlton are taking to keep attendees safe Show Notes Are you feeling isolated or lonely? Craving a little in-person, human connection? This March marks the one-year anniversary that the world changed and lockdowns began. So, what if we make it an anniversary that marks a new season for us? What if we make it a time to reconnect, a time to thrive, and a time to dream bigger? On this episode, Brooke shares three reasons you might need to be a part of her upcoming Live Out Loud Live Experience, discussing the dreams that have come alive and brands that have been born at her past events. Brooke describes the transformational energy and explosive creativity that's generated when like-hearted women get together for a networking event like this. Listen in for insight around the world-class lineup of speakers joining Brooke at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in March and learn how to get YOUR ticket for The Live Out Loud Experience! Resources The Live Out Loud Experience

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke How do Brooke and her husband Brett foster close relationships with their daughters and each other, prioritize their health and wellness, and run three successful businesses at the same time? Listen in as the Thomas's share the 8 areas of focus they use to set goals and map out an action plan for the year! In this episode, you will learn about… Why Brooke and Brett partner with God to work toward their BIG dreams How to define what success looks like for you and set a timeline to get there Leveraging a coach or mastermind to speed up the process The eight categories Brooke and Brett focus on to build an action plan for the year How to set goals in the area of business, finances, health and personal development How Brooke and Brett prioritize their marriage and family relationships Why it's crucial to schedule time for faith and worship How Brooke and Brett calendar block time for the things they value most and then reverse engineer a work schedule around those priorities Show Notes Curious how Brooke and her husband Brett set themselves up for success year after year? How do they foster close relationships with their daughters and each other, prioritize their health and wellness, and run three successful businesses at the same time? The Thomas's sit down at the beginning of each new year and set goals in eight key categories. And they partner with God through the process, making their faith the foundation of everything they do. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brett and Brooke walk us through the eight areas of focus they use to map out a life of significance, explaining how they action cast a vision for the year and then chart a course achieve those dreams. They challenge you to make God your CEO and invite Him into the process, defining BIG goals based on what success looks like for you and setting a clear timeline to get there. Listen in for insight on leveraging a community to accelerate your success and learn how to calendar block time for the things you value most—and then reverse engineer your work schedule around those priorities! Connect with Brett Thomas Brett on LinkedIn Brooke & Brett's Network Marketing Team Resources Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose by Marshawn Evans Daniels Pure Physique Burn Boot Camp Still: 7 Ways to Find Calm in the Chaos by Jenny Donnelly X: Multiply Your God-Given Potential by John Bevere The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren Brooke's Morning Power Hour Workbook Email brooke@brookethomas.com

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke What do you want your life to look like in 2021? It's time to cast a vision for who you want to become in the new year—and then take steps to bring that dream to life! Listen in as Brooke shares her top 3 ways to protect your vision in 2021. In this episode, you will learn about…  Vision-casting what success looks like for you in the new year Why it's crucial to define a WHY that supports WHAT you want to do Brooke's top 3 strategies for protecting your vision in 2021 The power in deciding that the pain, shame and ugly that came out of 2020 was for a purpose Brooke's exercise for catalyzing your growth in the new year Why we need to walk, talk and act like what we want is already done Partnering with God to achieve what's in your heart Why Brooke advocates for joining a mentorship or coaching program Show Notes What do you want your life to look like in 2021? If you're ready to leave 2020 behind and start building something new, it's time to cast a vision for who you want to become in the new year—and then take steps to protect that dream and bring it to life. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke shares her top three ways to protect your vision in 2021, explaining how to action-cast what success looks like for you and define a WHY that supports WHAT you want to do. Brooke challenges us to reflect on 2020 and DECIDE that the pain, shame and ugly was for a purpose. Listen in for insight on walking, talking and acting like the person you want to become and learn how to partner with God to achieve what's in your heart in 2021. Resources Philippians 3:13 Mark 11:24 Brooke's LeadHERship Academy Email brooke@brookethomas.com 

Brooke Sellas is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency B Squared Media. If you find you’re running into a brick wall with your company’s social media or advertising strategy, B Squared is happy to take the wheel with their team of experts. In this episode, Brooke discusses the marketing systems she and her team uses to help their clients, as well as how to carve out your niche on the web. HIGHLIGHTS: How Brooke sought out and went about collaborating with Mark Schaefer. What exactly are marketing systems, and why does Brooke think you should try implementing them into your own business. When in doubt, document everything! You have no idea how much content you can wring out of answering all of the questions people might want to ask about your product. Why templates are key to streamlining your work as a marketer and getting the most bang for your buck. Some of the tools and content management systems Brooke uses in her marketing work. What factors you should consider when seeking out a branding specialist for your own company. Who is Brooke and B Squared Media’s ideal client? Why Brooke and her colleagues offer “customer care” as opposed to “customer service.” The reason Brooke went from thinking selling was more important than branding to the other way around. QUOTES: “You want to work smarter, not harder with your content.” “As an entrepreneur, anytime you can save time and save money, that’s a golden ticket for a win.” “You need to be the Goldilocks of social media tools… go find out which is just right for you.” “No one can be your brand the way you can.” “How are you going to tie those efforts to actual business outcomes?” “Really smart branding also sells without selling.” Guest Links: B Squared Media - https://bsquared.media/ Marketing Companion podcast - https://businessesgrow.com/podcast-the-marketing-companion-2/ Brooke on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrookeSellas Brooke on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebsellas MORE ADVICE AND INTERVIEWS If you’d like my full plan for how to build your content marketing strategy, check out my free Content Marketing Starter Guide. And here are some more of my most popular thought leader interviews! What Business to Start with John Lee Dumas Personal Branding Masterclass with Chris Ducker Built to Serve with Evan Carmichael  Don’t want to miss the next thought leader interview? Subscribe to the free B-team Insider Newsletter! And don’t forget to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Talk soon!

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke You know that feeling when you're in your zone of genius? When everything just flows and all your gifts are working together? When you know you're doing exactly what you were born to do? Listen in as Brooke explains how to reprioritize the way you spend your time to align with your zone of genius! In this episode, you will learn about… Why work that doesn't engage your soul will leave you unfulfilled (no matter how successful you are) How Brooke defines our zone of genius as the things we are naturally gifted at What made Brooke realize she could build successful businesses around her strengths in encouraging others and building community How network marketing lends itself to building a business around your zone of genius The three questions that will help you uncover your unique zone of genius and build it into your days How to reprioritize the way you spend your time to align with your zone of genius Why Brooke recommends delegating anything that doesn't fall into your zone of genius The state of flow you can achieve when you spend the bulk of your time in your zone of genius Show Notes You know that feeling when you're in your zone of genius? When everything just flows and all your gifts are working together? When you know you're doing exactly what you were born to do? If you're not spending much time in that zone, if you don't feel energized and empowered by your work, then it's time to reevaluate how you're spending your time. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke is challenging us to unlock our genius zone, explaining how work that doesn't engage our souls will leave us unfulfilled—no matter how successful we are. Brooke shares three questions to help you uncover your own unique superpowers, discussing how she built successful businesses around her strengths in encouraging others and building community. Listen in for Brooke's insight on delegating the things that you're not good at and learn to reprioritize the way you spend your time to align with YOUR zone of genius! Resources Email brooke@brookethomas.com

Brooke Harris is the Founder & CEO of Goodmylk Co. While living in L.A., the supposed “health food capital” of the U.S., Brooke’s health deteriorated for a period of time. Brooke decided to turn to an alternative, plant-based diet as a form of healing medicine. But to her surprise, she found her effort to ‘eat healthier’ was actually making her sicker. Through research, Brooke found that many of the binders, thickeners, emulsifiers and preservatives in otherwise “healthy” food were unnecessary and unhealthy. It was then that Brooke realized that she would have to create that ‘something better’. Brooke began to experiment with real food recipes that led to her own health transformation, and she wanted to share her passion with others. She went on to create GOODMYLKCO., a game-changing, industry disrupting plant-based milk product for the masses. Of course, it was not all smooth-sailing. When Brooke initially presented her idea to industry insiders and investors, it was met with skepticism on all fronts. They told her there is ‘good reason’ companies with scale do things a certain way (read:compromise the integrity of the product). For Brooke, this was not an option. She was hellbent on better. After many months of trial and error, Brooke finally developed a proprietary flash-blast freezing technique that allowed her to scale without compromising the nutritional integrity or flavor of her plant milks. And now, GOODMYLKCO. plant milks will soon be available nationwide. About Our Partners This episode is brought to you by Hawke Media. Hawke Media is a full-service Outsourced CMO based in Santa Monica, CA, providing guidance, planning, and execution to grow brands of all sizes, industries, and business models. Hawke Media was recognized by Inc. as the country's fastest-growing marketing consultancy and is proudly one of Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work"​, 2019 #893 on the Forbes 5000 list, UpCity Top Los Angeles Digital Marketing Agency. Hawke’s collaborative process, à la carte offering, and month-to-month fee structure give clients the flexibility they need to boost digital revenues and marketing ROI. Hawke Media The company has serviced over 1500 brands of all sizes, ranging from startups like Tamara Mellon, SiO Beauty and Bottlekeeper to household names like Red Bull, Verizon Wireless and Alibaba. Listen to our interview with Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media, in episode 23 of the Just Go Grind Podcast. This episode is also brought to you by Toptal. Toptal is an exclusive network of the top freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers in the world. Top companies hire Toptal freelancers for their most important projects. Connect with Brooke Harris Goodmylk Co. LinkedIn Instagram Goodmylk Co. Instagram Some of the Topics Covered by Brooke Harris in this Episode What Goodmylk Co. is and how it got started The difficulties in creating high-quality almond milk How Brooke got started in a local farmer's market Why Brooke tested blast-freezing to create her product Brooke's traction with Goodmylk co. before she raised funding Raising $500K in her first round of funding after bootstrapping initially with just $1,500 in the bank Brooke's distribution strategy early on with Goodmylk Co. The use of funds for the initial $500K that Brooke raised How Brooke was able to get products into Blue Bottle Coffee and Soho House The differences in Brooke's first round of funding to her second round How Goodmylk evolved after the second round of funding and how Brooke shifted to a more scalable model The educational component of creating healthy plant-based products How the distribution strategy and customer acquisition strategy has evolved for Goodmylk Co. The challenges that COVID presented for Brooke and her company How Brooke thinks about new product development The importance of timing in launching a new product How Brooke has gone about building her team for Goodmylk Co. and how Predictive Index has been useful for her in the hiring process How Brooke looks at competition in her industry What Brooke does to recharge away from work Links from the Episode Blue Bottle Coffee Masters of Scale Vanessa Dew Soho House Jesse Scheff Predictive Index Jordi Hays Purple Cow Crossing the Chasm Food Fix

Brooke Geahan went from running her own company to being bedridden for two years. Today she credits bee venom therapy with saving her life. Brooke's life was turned upside after being diagnosed with late-stage Lyme disease and the co-infections that came along with it. Those infections turned into life-threatening autoimmune diseases she battled alongside cancer. After spending over $150,000 of her life savings on Western medicine to no avail, she turned to bee venom therapy. Within a few weeks of treatment, she knew she found her answer. Today, Brooke has eradicated her Lyme disease and reversed every single reversible autoimmune disease she had. As a result of her journey, she is a big proponent of bee venom therapy and is the founder of The Heal Hive. In this episode, we talk about what bee venom therapy is, its ancient history, what being on the protocol is like, and the benefits that come with it. Enjoy!  Episode Highlights:  2:46 Brooke’s sudden and debilitating experience with Lyme disease 5:07 Why Brooke chose bee venom therapy and what her remarkable recovery looked like 8:22 Apitherapy's ancient history 10:51 The struggle against the $108B autoimmune industry 12:59 How bee venom therapy eradicates infections 15:50 What being on the protocol looks like 19:29 Why bee venom is particularly helpful for autoimmune disease 22:48 The anti-inflammatory benefits of bee venom 26:12 An overview of histamine and why women have higher chances of having an autoimmune disease than men 30:28 Heal Hive’s extensive testing process and why they leave no stone unturned 35:11 The 14-hour safety protocol Heal Hive commits its members to 36:55 Brooke’s philosophy on holistic and Western medicine 37:39 Heal Hive’s approach to taking the guesswork out of healing 41:51 Why even well-intentioned doctors turn into marketers instead of healers 47:49 How bee venom therapy is a sustainable practice that supports bees long term 51:06 Being a beekeeper while living in the city 52:38 The difference between a regular bee sting and therapy 54:02 How you can get in touch with The Heal Hive and learn more about apitherapy Links and Resources:  The Heal Hive The Heal Hive’s eBook Brooke on Instagram The Heal Hive on Instagram (Un)Well Documentary Guest Bio Brooke Geahan is the founder of The Heal Hive, the first educational platform for Bee Venom Therapy that combines science-backed research with a prescriptive approach to using bee venom safely and effectively –all of which is overseen by medical professionals. After nearly losing her life to a combination of Late Stage Lyme Disease, reactivated Epstein Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, multiple severe Autoimmune disorders, Celiac disease, and melanoma cancer, Brooke became one of the pioneers of modern Bee Venom Therapy. You can find her on Instagram @everydayexpert & @thehealhive where she empowers hundreds of clients worldwide to take healing into their own hands. Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke In the last few months, control has gone out the window. And if you're relying on your own strength and white-knuckling it through each day, you are probably feeling worn down and defeated. But it doesn't have to be this way! Listen in as Brooke describes the beauty in surrendering control to your Creator. In this episode, you will learn about… How our brains are wired for control in an attempt to keep us safe How Brooke's drive to control everything led to burnout Why consistent action and strong conviction are crucial to business success How surrendering control to God allows Brooke to enjoy the journey Why Brooke credits her success to making God the CEO of her business The distinction between giving up and giving up the control to manage every moment Brooke's challenge for us to trust God—even in the chaos Surrounding yourself with people who show you hope and peace How to activate your faith through the belief that God is working for you Show Notes In the last few months, control has gone out the window. And if you're relying on your own strength and white-knuckling it through each day, you are probably feeling worn down and defeated. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can surrender control to God. You can wake up each day with a sense of ease and peace, knowing that God is at work and that everything will turn out exactly the way He intended. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Brooke discusses the beauty of surrender, explaining how giving control to God has brought her true freedom and joy. She explains why surrender goes against human nature and how she made the shift from managing every moment to making God the CEO of her business. Brooke goes on to make the distinction between giving up and developing a willingness to meet life as it is, challenging us to take consistent action and trust in God to provide the increase. Listen in for Brooke's insight on activating your faith through BELIEF and learn how to lean into your Creator for guidance in your personal and professional life. Resources Jeremiah 33:3 Email brooke@brookethomas.com

In a Nutshell: To stand out from all the fake news and clickbait cluttering your audience's inboxes, you have to produce content that's authentic, entertaining, interesting, and above all, human. Guest: Brooke Southall, the founder of RIABiz. Back in 2009, Brooke built his online-only news publication on traditional journalistic values like using multiple sources and editorial analysis. Brooke and his team captured the rise of new models for providing client-first financial advice against the backdrop of Wall Street's decline during the Great Recession. Today, RIABiz is one of the go-to sources for deep, sophisticated analysis of the most important issues affecting the RIA business. My Key Takeaways: To create engaging, authentic content: Don't be boring. Before you even start writing, ask yourself, "Is this an article I would click on or swipe past?" Slow down. Brooke believes that the race to be first has really hurt online journalism. Working important news into your regular communication rhythm will result in better content than a rushed newsletter. Keep your eyes open. Brooke says the key to writing good articles isn't great writing ability, it's curiosity about the world and other people. Also Learn: Why hiking with his dogs is an integral part of Brooke's writing  process. How to use other people's stories as a jumping-off point for your next blog or newsletter. What separates a compelling headline from pure clickbait. Why Brooke believes showing weakness is more important to good writing than demonstrating success.

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media brookethomas.com facebook.com/LiveOutLoudwithBrooke instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke Having a dream is easy. But taking real action to make our dreams come true is much more difficult. So, what's the difference maker between those who achieve their vision and those who don't? Listen in as Brooke shares her top five tips for executing on the dream that's in your heart! In this episode, you will learn about… How execution is the difference maker between those who reach their dreams and those who don't The role mindset plays in our ability to execute Brooke's top five guidelines for getting into action Why it's crucial to spend time on the greatest opportunities with the biggest payoffs The power in living with intention and saying NO to distractions Why Brooke suggests delegating anything that doesn't play to your strengths The relationship between execution and accountability Show Notes Having a dream is easy. But taking real action to make that dream come true is much more difficult. So, what's the difference maker between those who achieve their vision and those who don't? On this episode of Inspo Wherever You Are, Brooke explains how EXECUTION serves as the great differentiator for those who live their dreams. She describes the role mindset plays in our ability to take action, reminding us that everything we have (or don't have) is ultimately our fault. Brooke goes on to share her top five tips for getting into action, discussing why it's crucial to spend time on our greatest opportunities and prioritize the most difficult things—with the biggest payoffs. Listen in for Brooke's advice on guarding your time, saying no to distractions and living with intention as you execute on the dream in your heart! Resources Accountability on The Live Out Loud Show EP047

Brooke Sellas is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency B Squared Media. If you find you’re running into a brick wall with your company’s social media or advertising strategy, B Squared is happy to take the wheel with their team of experts. Brooke also co-hosts the podcast Marketing Companion with Mark Schaefer, which covers a wide and informative variety of topics in the marketing world. In this episode, Brooke discusses the marketing systems she and her team uses to help their clients, as well as explains how to carve out your niche on the web. The Finer Details of This Episode: How Brooke sought out and went about collaborating with Mark Schaefer. What exactly are marketing systems, and why does Brooke think you should try implementing them into your own business. When in doubt, document everything! You have no idea how much content you can wring out of answering all of the questions people might want to ask about your product. Why templates are key to streamlining your work as a marketer and getting the most bang for your buck. Some of the tools and content management systems Brooke uses in her marketing work. What factors you should consider when seeking out a branding specialist for your own company. Who is Brooke and B Squared Media’s ideal client? Why Brooke and her colleagues offer “customer care” as opposed to “customer service.” The reason Brooke went from thinking selling was more important than branding to the other way around. Quotes: “You wanna work smarter, not harder with your content.” “As an entrepreneur, anytime you can save time and save money, that’s a golden ticket for a win.” “You need to be the Goldilocks of social media tools… go find out which is just right for you.” “No one can be your brand the way you can.” “How are you going to tie those efforts to actual business outcomes?” “Really smart branding also sells without selling.” Guest Links: B Squared Media - https://bsquared.media/ Get your free B Squared Media “swipe file” - https://bsquared.media/swipefile/ Marketing Companion podcast - https://businessesgrow.com/podcast-the-marketing-companion-2/ Brooke on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrookeSellas Brooke on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebsellas   Visit Brandon’s website at www.BrandsOnBrandsOnBrands.com Join the Brand Growth Community on Facebook at www.brandonbrands.com/community And please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

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Are you ready for the apocalypse? In this episode, we talk with B Squared Media founder and Marketing Companion co-host Brooke Sellas about getting horses to live in trees, her favorite online videos, and taking every opportunity to jump scare innocent people.  In this episode we learned: What prank Brooke pulls on her husband every week Why Brooke loves haunted houses Brooke’s partially formed plan for surviving a zombie apocalypse How Brooke got into horseback riding Links from the episode: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3219683794721324 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGEB5AuycEM Want to know more about Brooke? You can find her at: Website: https://bsquared.media/ Twitter:@BrookeSellas This episode of Punch Out With Katie and Kerry is sponsored by Trust Insights. Are you feeling less than confident in your marketing metrics, looking for some help automating your tasks, or wondering what topics are most important to your audience? Using machine learning and artificial intelligence, Trust Insights will help you light up your dark data. Visit trustinsights.ai/punchingout for more information. Punch Out With Katie and Kerry (#PunchOut) is the show that dives deeper into topics you care about. We don't ask the questions everyone else does. We get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff)! We find out what really makes your favorite people tick. Punch out with Katie and Kerry! Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on the show? Let us know: Web: www.punchoutwithus.comEmail: punchoutwithus@gmail.com Hosts: Kerry O’Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

“It’s such a crap deal that when we push a kid out, suddenly we’re not allowed to be sexy anymore.” These words belong to Brooke Christian: Blogger, Truth Teller and Sex Toy Concierge for the Mommy Set. The founder of FlirtyGirlGuide.com, how Brooke became the orgasm guru for thousands of desperate moms is an incredible story that all begins with a cock ring at Gymboree. Okay, the cock ring in question did not make an actual appearance at Gymboree. That would be weird. But after buying a vibrating cock ring to enjoy with her husband and completely getting her mojo back, Brooke told all of her mom friends about this amazing sex toy and, naturally, they all wanted one, too. From there, Brooke found her following and built a sex toy empire. But from one mother to another, Brooke’s company is about so much more than shilling sex toys and lube. It’s about giving mothers a trusted place where they can reclaim their sexuality. To find community and healing from postpartum depression, and to, once again, be the happy, sexy slutty women they were before the kids ruined everything. As Brooke says, “I’m not here to sell sex toys…I’m here to make women feel beautiful.” And she definitely does. One orgasm at a time. SHOW NOTES 1:07 My first foray into porn, attending the LA Erotic Show 2:46 It all began with a cock ring and a dream… 3:45 What is Flirty Girl? A sex empowerment platform for moms. 4:21 Postpartum Depression and how getting over it was by exploring her sexuality again. 4:33 It all started when she talked about a cock ring at Gymboree. 5:01 None of my friends know what to buy. None of my friends know what to do…but they’re dying to. 5:35 How Flirty Girl was born. 5:52 The clash between sexuality and motherhood. 6:45 When you become a mom, you lose your identity. 7:36 Postpartum depression destroyed me. 7:57 A boudoir photo shoot showed me how sexy and dynamic I really am. 8:58 Doesn’t it suck that we’re being touched all day by little people and then our husbands come home and just want to get off on us? 9:17 If you’re going to go upstairs and have sex, then it better blow your mind. 9:27 You’re a mom. You’ve done mediocre crap all day long that you didn’t want to do. Sex should be the last place where you do stuff you don’t want to do. 9:43 How her phone blows up Sunday morning cause she’s making date night super sexy for thousands of moms. 11:00 How Flirty Girl Guide was born. 11:41 How she set up her first sex toy trunk show. 12:39 Sex sells. 13:21 I’m not here to sell sex toys. 14:04 Finding a distributor for her growing empire. 14:15 What it’s like to attend a sex toy trade show. 16:12 I don’t sell anything phallic. 16:54 Word of mouth built her business. 17:36 Her dream collaboration with Target. 17:51 Why she wants to make a special lingerie line just for moms. 18:35 Why all the sexy pictures of Brooke? 19:41 Worrying about how other people will think of her. 20:33 Flirty Girl’s favorite toys. 22:47 Why you need a clitoral suction device. 23:50 Flirty Girl’s favorite Dame products. 24:58 Will using a vibrator ruin you for toyless sex? 26:15 How women have been socialized to ignore our own pleasure. 26:50 How most straight women spend the first ten years of their sex lives focused entirely on male pleasure. 28:49 What is your Orgasm Gap? 29:10 Why our self-worth is tied to pleasing men and how that creates a lifetime of bad sex. 30:30 People are threatened by sexually liberated women. 31:57 What’s the trick to getting your male partner comfortable with your desire to use sex toys? 33:50 If your guy refuses to use a sex toy with you, he’s an asshole. 34:23 What happened when she ran out of lube and had to shop at a sketchy local sex store. 36:25 These women can trust me. I’m one of them. 36:37 If I could help a woman pick out a sex toy and make her feel really comfortable about it, and have great sex, then I did my job. 37:00 What she has planned for the future of Flirty Girl Guide. 37:35 Starting an erotic book club. 38:03 How women can pregame in order to get aroused. 39:22 If more women hear that they’re not alone and there are great solutions out there for them, there will be more happy women in the world. 40:17 Why your children will be happier if you and you partner are sexually in sync. 40:36 The porn sites that are better (or worse) for women. 41:24 Women are okay with porn, why don’t we create a curated site for women? 41:59 Why Brooke wants to be a madam in a brothel. 42:34 How to find her. 43:10 Brooke’s one wish for the future of sex. MEMORABLE QUOTES “Nobody talks about the nuclear bomb that goes off when sex and motherhood collide.” “That’s where Flirty Girl was born out of. It was a Gymboree class and a cock ring.” “It’s such a crap deal that when we push a kid out, suddenly we’re not allowed to be sexy anymore.” “I can be a mother and make mac & cheese at 7 in the morning, but at 10 pm, I can have my husband call me a slut. And I’m still a good mom.” “You’re a mom. You’ve done mediocre crap all day long that you didn’t want to do. So like sex should be the LAST place where you do stuff you don’t want to do.” “Let’s just be honest, sex sells.” “I’m not here to sell sex toys…I’m here to make women feel beautiful.” “When your sex life is better…the rest of your life is pretty fucking awesome, too.” “If your guy is threatened and he refuses to use a sex toy with you, you’re married to an asshole.” “These women trust me. I’m one of them.” “If I could help a woman pick out a sex toy and make her feel really comfortable about it, and have great sex, then I did my job.” LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Fake commercial with Ron Jeremy and me here Brooke’s website here Shop Brooke’s favorite toys here Flirty Girl on Instagram  

Brooke is the solo mom of twin boys. She started her journey at the age of 40 and underwent an emotional path to motherhood. Brooke used both a sperm and an egg donor for her pregnancy. She tells me about her hesitation to use an egg donor but how she conquered those fears and pushed forward in her process. Brooke was a highly creative child who spent her 20s and 30s traveling and focusing on her career. However, a glance at a forgotten online dating profile triggered her need to go ahead and begin the single-mother-by-choice journey. Her first experience was not positive and led her to change clinics. She found a wonderful egg donor with her new clinic but the procedure was botched and Brooke had to cope with the disappointment. She explores that disappointment and reflects on how she moved forward. Finally, Brooke had a successful IVF (In vitro fertilization) procedure and conceived her sons. She tells me about telling her family and the decision to move back home to be close to her family. That move home turned out to be for the best because Brooke developed preeclampsia at her 6-month mark and delivered her children at 32 weeks. She credits her family with helping her deal with her illness and the newborns. You can visit Brooke’s blog to learn more about her journey. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Brooke’s early childhood and family ideals. How an EHarmony profile pushed Brooke to become a single-mom-by-choice. How Brooke found her sperm donor and the power of the voice. Brooke’s first IVF and her poor experience at the clinic. The perfect egg donor but the botched retrieval process. Why Brooke choose to go to Portland to conceive her boys. Moving home and premature birth. Brooke’s experience with bonding with her children. How books have helped Brooke open the door to the donor conception talk with her sons. How Brooke found her “tribe” and learned to ask for help. How Brooke juggles family and work. Why Brooke considers the single-mother-by-choice path a feasible one. Resources Brooke’s Blog The Family Book by Todd Parr Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website

Launching a new business is tough. Launching a new business while balancing single parenthood is certainly a challenge. It’s one that our guest is taking on and succeeding in! Joining us in this replay episode is Brooke Bove, a solo practitioner who left her position at a litigation firm to launch her own law practice, Bove Law Group. Along with building her business, Brooke is a single mom who’s focused on growing a successful career as well as cultivating a fulfilling family life.  This episode originally aired as Episode 40 on August 7, 2018 What We Discuss in This Episode Brooke shares her journey from being pregnant as a new lawyer to leaving her litigation associate position to launch her own practice How going through a divorce forced Brooke to reevaluate what she wanted from her own career Why Brooke believed it was important to find a position as a lawyer that felt more aligned with her comfort level and her skills How opening her own practice allowed her to create flexibility in her schedule The role Facebook support Groups have played in Brooke’s ability to network and grow as a person How single parenthood affects the IEP journey for a child The importance of finding like-minded support groups either online or in person Contact Information: Bove Law Group website Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Brooke Mendenhall is a relatively new to the photography business who has gone from begging clients for a modest $75 for a session to now charging 10x that and keeping her calendar booked all while living in a small town. Today she shares some of her best tips to grow as well as how to get into the right mindset to make money.  In this weeks episode you'll learn: How Brooke got into photography How Brooke went from making pennys to being fully booked and opening a studio in just 2 years Why you should focus less on the technicals and more on your client experiance Why Brooke says she wasnt booking clients even though she was cheaper than her compitition How Brooke shoots for free and makes more money than she ever has before Why hobbiest photographers have a hard time getting in the mindset of making money Why Brooke doesnt give the digital files until her clients buy prints How to make a better experience for your photography clients How a photography webinar on in person sales changed her bussiness for the best and why she wouldnt recommend it.  Resources: Brookes Website Brookes Facebook Brookes Instagram Purple Cow By Seth Godin The Sprouting Photographer Podcast   Quotes: When I got the camera I had no idea there was such a thing as Manual mode If I don't please my clients, why should they pay me? I didn't even have a camera when I first started photographing people Not having a studio space is no excuse to not do in person sales We need people to sneeze on their friends for us Check out more at www.BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Have A Question? Reach out to us on social Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BeginnerPhotographyPodcast.com Instagram: www.Instagtam.com/BeginnerPhotoPodcast Or Email us at: BeginnerPhotographyPodcast@gmail.com

Note: we've now started adding full transcripts to our podcasts. Scroll down to find todays one. Getting Started With Your Own Podcast Today is this podcasts first birthday! That’s right - I launched this thing with those first 31 daily episodes back at the end of June 2015 and while we quickly scaled things back to twice a week, I managed to keep things running for a whole year thanks to the support of my team! I’ve completely fallen in love with podcasting as a medium and thought about making this a show about the lessons I’ve learned podcasting in the last year but given that I did a show like that back in Episode 50, I thought I’d reach out to a podcasting friend of mine - Brooke McAlary from Slow Your Home who started 3 months before me as a podcaster after having blogged successfully for a few years previously. Brooke has fallen so in love with podcasting that she’s fully transitioned Slow Your Home away from being a blog to being a podcast and has gone on to start a podcasting network at JackRabbit.fm. The network has 6 podcast shows in it already with more to come. Her Slow Your Home podcast just went past the one million download mark already so she’s had some real success! This chat covers a lot of ground but largely focuses upon her transition to becoming a podcaster and what practical lessons she learned along the way about podcasting. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to start podcasting and covers: Brooke's journey of going from a blogger to a podcaster Practical tips on how to get a podcast up and running The tools and technical aspects of Brooke’s setup that you should consider Thoughts on how to decide what content format to go with (interview vs talking head vs co hosted) How to push past the fear and other obstacles in your head How to launch with a bang to maximise reach How Brooke is monetising her podcast Why Brooke started a podcast network And there’s much much more! Listen to this episode above or over on iTunes. For those of you preferring to read - we’ve included a full Transcript of the show below! Full Transcript Expand to view full transcript Compress to smaller transcript view Darren: Hi there, my name is Darren Rowse and welcome to Episode 128 of the ProBlogger podcast. Today, I’m celebrating the first year anniversary of the start of this podcast. It was exactly one year ago, 30th of June 2015 that I kicked things off. I thought about doing a show today on what I've learned since then. I did a similar show back in Episode 50, but instead of doing that I thought what I would do is pick the brains of another podcaster who used to be a blogger, Brooke McAlary from slowyourhome.com and also the founder of the Jack Rabbit Podcast network.  She's an Aussie blogger who lives in Sydney, a mom, a wife, a blogger and that's what we're going to talk about in today's episode. Brooke has brought a wealth of information to today's chat. I interview her over the next hour so you want to grab a cup of your favorite beverage and we’re going to talk about her journey from going from a blogger to a podcaster. She's going to give you some practical tips on how to get a podcast up and running, particularly from the perspective of a blogger. We're going to talk about the technical stuff you need to know, how to decide what content format to go with. We’re going to talk about how to push past some of the obstacles that are in your head, some of the fear associated with podcasting, some of those comparisons that we feel as podcasters and bloggers as well, how to launch your podcast, how to monetize your podcast and why she started a podcast network, and then there's a whole heap of other stuff including a couple of attempts at humor which I’m not sure how that went but as I mentioned during the show, I’m getting tired, it's getting towards the end of a busy time for me and w...