Episode 45: Trusting Yourself and Finding Success, with Branding & Design Expert: Ksenia Azanova
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ksenia Azanova, a talented brand and web designer for Visionary Solopreneurs. In our conversation, Ksenia shared her experiences of bravery in her business journey.
She discussed how networking and getting herself out there was a challenge for her as an introverted person, but she pushed herself to overcome it.
Ksenia also emphasized the importance of trusting her gut when it comes to choosing clients and projects, as she learned the hard way from a nightmare client experience.
Episode 44: The Power of Slowing Down in Life and Business, with Coach: Mary Hopper
I can’t wait for you to meet the amazing Mary Hopper. I had the privilege of delving into her remarkable journey of business bravery in this week’s episode. Mary is on a mission to slow down women’s lives and her personal story behind it is so powerful.
Mary's transformative shift from occupational therapy to co-owning a seasonal retail nursery with her husband is a testament to the incredible power of courage in entrepreneurship. Her emphasis on the significance of self-care, particularly for women, adds a profound layer to her inspiring story.
Mary's personal experiences, including the challenging loss of her mother to cancer, became the driving force behind her mission to empower women. Through transformative coaching and retreats synchronized with lunar phases, Mary guides women on a journey to prioritize self-care and embrace authentic living.
Episode 43: Unleashing Your Unique Strategy: Authenticity in Action, with Coach: Anja Raandgard
In this episode, I had a fantastic chat with Anja Randgaard, a strategic business coach hailing from Norway. Anja's journey, from working in Australia to kickstarting her own coaching business in 2019, is truly inspiring. We dug into the entrepreneur's world, emphasizing the bravery it takes to succeed—embracing risks, fostering innovation, and staying true to our values.
Anja stressed the importance of crafting unique strategies that align with individual values and creativity. Creating a flexible and scalable framework is key for entrepreneurs to enjoy the journey and make a meaningful impact. We explored the pillars of successful business strategy—attraction, connection, qualification, and conversion—making it both fun and engaging for entrepreneurs and their audience.
Episode 42: The Power of Active Listening in your Coaching Business, with Expert: Deb Porter
In this engaging episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Deb, a remarkable individual with a unique business centered around the art of listening. From her initial calling to ministry to navigating personal belief shifts and overcoming challenges with her husband's illness, Deb's journey is truly inspiring.
Her business is a testament to the often overlooked skill of listening, with a focus on its impact in coaching, relationships, and business interactions. Deb's passion led her to create a platform where people can book listening appointments, providing a judgment-free space for heartfelt conversations.
We explored Deb's bravery in seeking marketing assistance and the importance of adapting when initial approaches don't pan out. Her willingness to ask for support has played a pivotal role in both her business and personal growth.
Episode 41: From Chronic Pain to Advocate & CEO: Latoya Clark’s Bravery Story
In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Latoya Clark, the dynamic CEO and founder of Butterfly Chat's Media, a vibrant social media management company. Latoya's entrepreneurial journey was sparked by necessity due to her chronic illness, and it's nothing short of inspiring. From starting with an audio journal documenting her pain to evolving into a podcast, support groups, and a platform for chronically ill entrepreneurs, Latoya's positive spirit shines through.
She candidly shared the challenges she faced with chronic illness, highlighting the incredible courage it took to create a business that caters to this unique community. Emphasizing the power of faith and positive self-talk in conquering fear, Latoya's story is a beacon of optimism. We delved into the struggles of juggling work and chronic pain, discovering the importance of setting boundaries and gracefully saying no.
Episode 40: Brave Moves: Confronting Mental Blocks in Business - Solo Episode, with Coach: Tiffany Gilleland
Today, I'm diving into some real-talk about mental blocks. Yep, those pesky barriers that have been holding me back lately. I've been wrestling with procrastination, overwhelm, and uncertainty, and boy, let me tell you, it's been a ride!
Especially with Bravery Month in full swing and those juicy Masterclasses waiting to be promoted and shared. But fear not, my friend, because I've got some tools up my sleeve, and I'm ready to spill the beans on how I've been using my trusty Business Bravery Framework to bust through these barriers.
Episode 039: London to Singapore: Building a Business on the Road, with Coach: Mangla
I had the pleasure of chatting with Mangla, a Business Coach and Marketing Strategist. We discussed bravery and her business, Expat Business in a Bag.
Mangla shared her experiences of moving from London to Singapore and how others perceive it as a brave act, even though she doesn't see it that way. She believes that the bravest thing she has done is showing up on social media and putting herself out there.
We talked about her experiences creating a business which could support her as an expat and could be moved anywhere, especially if her husband has to move to another location.
Episode 38: TedX, Anxiety & Energy Alignment , with Coach: Gemma Sandwell
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Gemma Sandwell, an energy alignment coach, who shares her journey to becoming a TEDx speaker and discusses the significance of authenticity and alignment in life.
Gemma emphasizes the importance of listening to our bodies and setting boundaries to combat overwhelm, especially for highly sensitive individuals. She recounts her personal battle with anxiety and how she overcame it to speak at TEDx, stressing the need to trust oneself and pursue passion.
We discuss quantum healing, exploring its diagnostic process and transformative effects in clearing energy blockages and traumas.
Episode 37: How to Batch Content for Your Coaching Business - Solo Episode, with Coach: Tiffany Gilleland
In today's episode, I'm diving into the world of content creation and the game-changing concept of batching content in larger quantities. Drawing from my own experiences, I'll share why I, despite a background in content creation, have struggled to create bigger batches of content.
The reasons I’m making this change: So I can have more time for other projects and client work. And to provide a foundation to grow and scale my business. Plus, to help in managing my health and family commitments around my business.
This episode is perfect for those struggling with consistency in various business aspects, whether it's posting content or maintaining a steady income.
Episode 36: Overcoming Self Sabotage & Negative Thinking - Solo Episode, with Coach: Tiffany Gilleland
In today's episode, we're digging into why we sometimes hold ourselves back with negative thoughts and self-sabotage, especially when chasing big goals in business and life.
I'll be sharing my own experiences from the past few months and explaining how my Bravery Board Vision Boarding process has been a real game-changer for me. This process is a cool way of planning and setting goals that helps you tackle negative thoughts before they become a problem, so you can take braver and bolder actions.
This chat is handy for anyone struggling to stay consistent, feeling hesitant about taking big steps forward, or finding it hard to focus on tasks that really matter for their business.
Episode 35: Mastering Sales, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Ditching Evergreen Launches, with Expert: Meghan Lamle
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Meghan Lamle, a seasoned marketing, sales, and business expert, who shared her remarkable journey from launching her online business in 2019 to achieving nearly a million dollars in sales.
Meghan emphasized the crucial role of understanding consumer behavior, sales psychology, and buyer psychology in effective marketing and sales strategies. She outlined her plans for the future, including the launch of a blog and the ambitious goal of reaching a seven-figure cash revenue.
Episode 34: Beyond Visuals: Bold Branding Mastery, with Experts: McKenna Dodge & Charissa Higgins
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Charissa Higgins and McKenna Dodge, the masterminds behind Learn Earn Impact. They shared their expertise in guiding thought leaders, emerging coaches, and high-ticket affiliate marketers in building a distinctive brand. Their approach goes beyond visuals, emphasizing the core of branding - conveying a bold message and authentic identity to stand out in the industry.
Episode 33: From Chronic Pain to Possibilities: In Life and Business, with Movement Specialist: Paula James
In this episode, Paula James, a movement specialist, shared her inspiring journey of overcoming a decade of low back and neck pain following an accident. Paula's unique approach aims to bridge the gap between current limitations and desired abilities, empowering clients to embrace opportunities without fear of pain. Drawing from her own experience, Paula stressed the importance of supporting those dealing with pain, breaking down social masks, and fostering deeper connections.
The conversation explored the Feldenkrais Method, a movement therapy designed by Moshe Feldenkrais, focusing on enhancing brain-body communication, neuroplasticity, and exploring new movement patterns. Paula demonstrated practical tips for improving posture and reducing tension while working at a computer, emphasizing simple exercises like rotating the arms to open up shoulders for a more upright posture.
Episode 32: Embracing Rebellious Curiosity: From VA to Coach, with Lou Portass
In this Episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lou Portass, an amazing coach I've known for years, about her interesting journey. We discussed how she went from being a virtual assistant to coaching and starting her membership program, Home.
Lou shared her experiences with stress and burnout, emphasizing how important it is for women to be true to themselves and not just follow what society expects. She talked about being brave, making decisions that match who we really are.
Episode 31: The Art of Fearlessness: Embracing Bravery in Life and Business, with Coach: Ann Bridges
Hello everyone! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ann Bridges, an amazing coach with a background in nursing.
Ann shared her journey from nursing to coaching and her passion for helping people with anxiety and limiting beliefs. We discussed the power of the mind and how our internal world affects our external experiences.
Episode 030: Worry Loops, Anxiety & Self-Hypnosis: Yeliena’s Story, with Coach: Yeliena Theofilatos
Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Yeliena, the founder of My Blooming Heart Hypnotherapy.
Yeliena helps entrepreneurs overcome anxiety so that it no longer hinders their workflow and enjoyment of their work.
She shared her personal experience with anxiety and how she found that taking care of her mental well-being allowed everything else in her life to fall into place.
Yeliena uses hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis techniques to help her clients manage their anxiety and develop a positive mindset.
Episode 029: Overcoming Fear: From Door-to-Door Sales to Public Speaking, with Coach: Kim Willis
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kim Willis, an experienced coach and online business expert. Kim shared his journey from starting out in sales to transitioning into the online world.
Kim began his career in sales, initially struggling but eventually finding success in selling intangible products. This skill set later proved valuable when he ventured into selling online opportunities and services.
Episode 28: Transforming Beliefs: How Theta Healing Helped Coach Sarah Studman Create Miracles
Overall, Sarah's story is a testament to the power of belief, mindset, and surrender in achieving our dreams. She encourages everyone to define their own statistics and prove the naysayers wrong. Sarah's passion for helping others and her dedication to becoming the best version of herself are truly inspiring.
Episode 27: Balancing Business and Family: How to Keep Moving Forward - Behind the Scenes, with Coach: Tiffany Gilleland
In this behind the scenes episode, I share my personal experience of navigating a family medical emergency while managing my business using the Business Bravery Framework.
I discuss the challenges of balancing competing priorities and the guilt and demotivation that can arise in these situations.
Episode 26: Adriana's Journey from 10K to 30K Months using Intuition, Embracing Duality and Discernment, with Coach: Adriana Adelkovich
n this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Adriana, an amazing intuitive business and mindset coach from Australia. We had a great conversation about her journey in the coaching industry and the brave decisions she has made along the way.
Adriana focuses on both the energetic and strategic sides of business and we had a great discussion about balancing those two side.
She shared the challenges of growing her business from 10K to 30K months.