Boldly Courageous

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Your Breakthrough Will Come After Your Breakdown Mar 19, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! How are you? No really...how ARE you?

How often do we get asked this question and not fully answer it with the honest truth? Today on the podcast I’m sharing some insights into the breakthroughs that often come on the other side of a breakdown. So if you’re in a place right now where you’re feeling tested, I hope this episode gives you some hope and perspective.

In this episode you will learn:

When we think we have nothing left to give is where we find an extra gear
That Transitional labor is the most intense and also the shortest
Why transitions can feel so challenging
How to refocus your energy to stabilize yourself in uncertain times
Rock bottom moments can be the greatest gift
How easy it is to judge ourselves as a failure when we are in the breakdown
That gratitude can be our greatest tool for transformation
That clarity comes on the other side of a breakdown
How to prepare for the next big challenge that will inevitably come
The tools that help us navigate the challenges in a more powerful way
That your message is your message

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

Instagram | Community

Start Messy & Create What You Wish Existed with Jennifer Chavez Mar 15, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! My guest today is Jennifer Chaves, founder of Babes In Business which is an in-person and virtual community to network with a purpose and make connections that matter. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a tribe of like-minded people or how to start your big dream before you’re ready this episode will inspire you to do both.

In this episode you will learn:

How Babes In Business is curating an experiential networking party for women across the country
That sometimes seeing what you don’t like can inspire you to create something brand new
The importance of starting messy and working your way through the scary actions
What the keys to putting on a successful networking event are
How to build an engaged community online
Why it’s important to be relatable and authentic when growing a community
How to create an on-line event that feels just as fun as an in-person event
How you can get involved with the Babes In Business community

Connect with Jennifer Chavez:

Instagram | Babes in Business

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

Instagram | Community

Is Bigger Better? Mar 12, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Today I’m sharing an experience I had recently with an Instagram reel that went viral with over 8M views and a 30K+ increase in my follower count. Is a bigger social media following actually better?

In this episode you will learn:

Why my Instagram reel went viral with over 8M views
How my follower count went from 80% women to now 70% men
That bigger is not always better when it comes to your business, your team or your social media
The value of person to person connection
Why we all must continue to do our own work to heal and grow
How this new audience is calling me into a higher level of service
What to do when someone leaves a rude or disrespectful comment on your instagram
The importance of keeping your frequency in alignment even when you are tested

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

Instagram | Community

Setbacks, Comebacks and Being a Powerful Woman with Brittany Burnham Mar 08, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast and Happy International Women’s Day!!

Today on the show I have a woman who knows a thing or two about being resilient, following your dreams and what it truly means to be an advocate for women. Brittany Burnham is a powerful woman through and through and this episode will give you a glimpse into what it takes to be a female leader in today’s world.

In this episode you will learn:

How Brittany had to navigate the shut down of her fitness facility in Upstate NY in 2020
That struggles in life are speedbumps not a stop sign
Brittany’s tips on how to find a supportive tribe of women
What being a powerful woman means
The importance of communication in a relationship especially when you are an alpha female
Her experiences with bullying and how she’s overcome it
The power in being different
Her new podcast that just launched called The PWR Podcast

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

Instagram | Community

Nail Attraction Marketing + Build a Standout Brand on Social Media Mar 05, 2021

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Enroll in the Ignite Society Membership

Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Earlier this week I hosted a free webinar called Ignite Your Brand which is all about attraction marketing, gaining clarity on your brand and how to create a deeper connection on line with your dream customers.

In this episode you will learn:

The two styles of marketing your business
What attraction marketing is and why it’s an important part of your brand strategy
How to gain clarity on what makes you unique in the marketplace
The importance of owning your quirks
Why you must be willing to be vulnerable if you want to create connection
3 steps to creating a deeper connection with your audience on social media
How to make your dream customer feel like the hero in their own story
A simple strategy for creating a lot of content
Why telling a consistent story is so important
The Ignite Society Membership and how to enroll

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

Instagram | Community

Vision, Branding + Having a Founder's Mindset with Creative Label founders Aisha Marshall + Des Dickerson Mar 01, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! You’re going to want a notebook and pen for this episode. My guests Aisha Marshall & Des Dickerson, co-founders of Creative Label bring so much value. Whether you are a new entrepreneur, network marketer or want to just stand out more on social media this episode will provide the insights, vision and strategy to do so.

In this episode you will learn:

What it means to have a founders mindset in your life and your business
Why investing back into your business is essential for long term growth
How to let go of control in order to recruit and hire people that are smarter than you
That you must delegate early on when building your brand in order to avoid burnout
To write down the vision for your organization along with core values and goals.
Why different points of view are healthy for a team culture and innovation
How to focus on the one thing that will create the most momentum for business growth
To understand your customer’s journey and what happens after they buy from you
The different aspect of a brand and how your customers experience you on-line and in business
Steps to creating a cohesive brand on social media
The two books every entrepreneur needs to have for success
What is text message marketing and why it matters now in this digital age
That Creative Label is hiring and how to work with them
About a free masterclass on how to create a stand out brand on social media

Book References:

Traction by Gino Wickman

Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller

Connect with Creative Label:

Instagram

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8 Steps to Building A Million Dollar Business Feb 26, 2021

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Text me the word MASTERCLASS to (617)206-3966 for all the deets on the masterclass for this Monday 3/01.

Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Today I’m sharing with you 8 steps you can take to build a million dollar business. These are the exact steps I took to build a million dollar business in Network Marketing, and these fundamental steps can help you too no matter what industry you are in.

In this episode you will learn:

All the mistakes I made when I started building my business
That being more like your upline and less like you will never create success
The importance of being authentic in your business
How to get clear on your vision and core values
Why taking inventory of your strengths and weaknesses is essential to growth
That authenticity will always win
The importance of serving your team customers when it comes to generating long term wealth
Why boundaries matter if you want to earn more income
That investing in your business is essential to long term revenue growth
What the Ignite Society Membership is and why it was created
How you can enroll in the Ignite Society Membership
About the free masterclass happening

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

Instagram | Community

Turning Pain into Purpose with Kelly Kussman Feb 22, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast and today I have Kelly Kussman, founder of Cayla Gray on the show. I have been seeing the beautiful Cayla Gray products all over my Instagram feed lately and once I heard the story behind the brand I knew I had to have Kelly on the show. This episode is one part business, one part inspiration and all parts wisdom.

In this episode you will learn:

What it takes to build a business while working full time in the corporate world
Why knowing your strengths and outsourcing your weaknesses is essential in business
That your life-long passion can become a thriving business when you just go for it
That there will never be a perfect time to start following your dreams
That life too short to not go after what you want in life
About Kelly’s near-death experience and infant loss
How to get support when you’re navigating through loss
Why it’s important to to seek out mentors when you’re building a business
The power of asking for what you want
That scents have the power to spark an emotion or memory
What makes the Cayla Gray product line special

Connect with Kelly:

Instagram | Cayla Gray

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

Instagram | Community

Why I Kept My Married Name, The Power of Astrology + Going After Your Dreams Despite the Haters Feb 19, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Earlier this week I posted a question box on my Instagram and got some pretty cool questions. I thought it would be fun to answer those questions on my podcast. What do you think: should I make this a regular part of the show?

In this episode you will learn:

Why I kept my ex-husband’s last name
My views on astrology and how I’ve used in more recently in my life
Why I chose to move to Atlanta
The power of starting before you’re ready
The importance of gratitude for everything you have
How my transition to living in Georgia is going
My thoughts on coffee
How to go after what you want in life
That you will always care what people think no matter what
Steps to hold yourself accountable when you feel scared
A special masterclass I’m hosting on March 1st
What I wish existed when I was building my network marketing business
The evolution of the Ignite Society Community

Episodes Mentioned Today:

Astrology, Astromapping and finding home with Danielle Mercurio

Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:

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The Art of Masculinity with Johnny Elsasser Feb 15, 2021

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Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast!! My guest today is Johnny Elsasser who just so happens to be married to one of my dearest friends. Johnny is on a mission to help men step into and embrace their masculinity from a safe, healed and healthy perspective. In this episode we dive into what exactly healthy masculine energy is and how women can hold space for the men in our lives.

In this episode you will learn: