Redefine The Hustle

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Ep 35: Ending Toxic Collaborations Aug 10, 2018

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Collaborations can be pure magic, but some can be incredibly toxic. Learn how to identify which ones are dragging you under, how to handle ending them & moving forward confidently in your career.

"Many times the most toxic relationships don't start out that way; they grow sour over time, often so slowly we don't notice it until the damage has already begun."

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The National Domestic Abuse Hotline (1-800-799-7233)

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Ep 34: Yes, There's Time for That Aug 01, 2018

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We can easily feel overwhelmed thinking there's never any time to do all the things we need to do. Learn how to identify your priorities, ignore what doesn't matter & manage your time like a boss!

"I believe we’ve grown to expect that we are needed more than we are when things happen."

Key Highlights

False Urgency [01:23]
The smartphone addiction [02:33]
Saving time with emails [04:57]
How to master your priorities [06:04]
The 2-pronged test [09:52]
The importance of boundaries [11:16]

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You can read Time magazine's full article on smartphone usage here
The Space app and Forest App can help break addiction to your devices
Check out Unroll.me for your email inbox clutter here
My interview with CD Baby can be found here

Sign up for my 3-Day Get Sh*t Done Challenge so you can learn your own individual productivity rhythm & how to work within it + learn how to prioritize what matters & ignore the distractions so you can Get Sh*t Done!

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Ep 33: Why I Laugh At My Lymes Jul 27, 2018

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Perspective is everything. You can see something as a setback or an opportunity. It wasn't always easy, but I chose to see my Lymes as an opportunity. And laugh.

"There is a lesson in everything and you get to choose what that lesson is going to teach you."

Key Highlights

How I got Lymes [01:09]
What the Universe was trying to tell me [02:15]
What I decided to do after being diagnosed [05:43]
Hiring a coach and gaining perspective [07:43]
You have a choice [10:50]
What you can do to move forward [11:50]

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Click here to download my Flip the Script Workbook & shift your perspective on certain things you see as setbacks and learn to see them as opportunities!

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Ep 32: Music-Preneur Spotlight: Cheryl B. Engelhardt Jul 19, 2018

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Saying yes can be a very powerful tool to move you forward. It's also important to know what you want so you know what to say yes to, as Cheryl B. Engelhardt shares with us in this spotlight!

"I was very much not creating a big picture. I was like, 'I want a Grammy! Also I want to pay my bills this week.'"

Key Highlights

Who is Cheryl B. Engelhardt? [00:44]
How she got started in music [02:17]
When she knew she could do music full time [06:05]
How does she diversify her income? [09:44]
How she balances helping musicians & being a musician [14:00]
What musicians are doing that keeps them from reaching their goals [25:32]
What she would do with an extra hour [29:30]
Who she would collaborate with [29:35]
Cheryl's big request [30:30]
Her actionable for listeners [31:39]

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Download Cheryl's free Mastering Email Workbook here
Join Cheryl in her Rock Your Email course here
Check out all of Cheryl's resources for musicians here
Listen to Cheryl's music here
Connect with Cheryl on Instagram

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Ep 31: The Freedom in Permission Jul 11, 2018

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Feeling stuck or unsure of where to go next in your career? Sometimes we are held back simply because we are waiting for permission to take the actions we already know we need to take.

"It’s about what you believe to be the best thing at the time and then acting on that belief with confidence in your ability to learn something valuable either way."

Key Highlights

3 things that happen when we don't take action [01:07]
What permission looks like [02:07]
They type of permission to give ourselves [03:34]
WWYD: Being signed to a label [05:18]
WWYD: Starting a new business [07:33]
My 1:1 with Russell Simmons [09:04]
The beauty in failure [10:35]
The Music-Preneur Mindset Summit [11:17]

Give yourself the permission you need to do what you've been waiting to do by downloading my Freedom to Do Me Worksheet here.

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Ep 30: Stop the Sleep Shaming! Jun 27, 2018

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How many times have you been at an industry event and found yourself in competition with someone regarding who's working on less sleep? It's time to stop wearing all-nighters as a badge of honor!

"I now realize I had nothing to prove beyond producing great work."

Key Highlights

What sleep shaming looks like [01:09]
How the music industry treats self-care compared to other sectors [03:23]
My journey with sleep [04:37]
The Sleep Revolution [07:06]
The dangers of not sleeping [08:28]

Download My Journey to Better Sleep Worksheet here & start learning better ways to get a healthy night's rest so you can show up for your success!

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Purchase a copy of Arianna Huffington's The Sleep Revolution here
Learn more about impending laws on driving while sleep deprived here
Read up on the benefits companies see when they invest in mental health/self-care here
Studies about the dangers of sleep deprivation can be found here and here

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Ep 29: Bonus Live Coaching w/ James Divine Jun 20, 2018

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As a bonus to Episode 28, I recorded a live coaching session with James Divine, helping him bust through roadblocks surrounding his goal on booking more speaking engagements. Enjoy!

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Ep 28: Music-Preneur Spotlight: James Divine Jun 20, 2018

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Sometimes we get so caught up in our idea of success we don't stop & think what it means to us & what we want from it. Find inspiration by lessons learned from music-preneur James Divine {plus click here for a BONUS episode!}.

"I think another mistake I made for the longest time was not realizing that the goals were adaptable."

Key Highlights

When he knew he wanted to do music full-time [02:01]
What he wish he knew at the beginning [05:23]
His realization about goal setting [06:54]
Fame vs. Money vs. Serving others [08:18]
Never play for free even when you do [13:15]
Most surprising lesson about teaching [18:28]
How to find your path [20:55]
What James would do with 1 extra hour [27:25]
Who he would collaborate with them [27:37]
His request [28:09]
Your Actionable of the Week [30:25]

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Goldie Joe has posted a comprehensive slide show of Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life here
Check out Dan Miller's 40 Days to the Work You Love here {currently $1.99}
Read more about James' story in his book The Saxaphone Diaries here
Learn about forgiveness and overcoming traumas in James' book here
You can take James' Udemy course, 40 Ways to Make Money as a Musician, for FREE if you sign up before July 5, 2018. Simply click here

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Ep 27: Mentors, Coaches & Peers, Oh My! Jun 13, 2018

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As the saying goes, it takes a village. We often talk about building a team but 3 crucial roles are often left out of the conversation.

"Rather than feel as if building a team is so far out of reach in relation to where you’re currently at, realizing your team has already started to form can empower you to take action and get to the next milestone more quickly."

Key Highlights

The 3 team members we never talk about [01:00]
What a mentor is not [03:55]
My 3 mentors [04:31]
How to find your own mentor [06:02]
Coaches to be weary of [07:15]
Avoiding information overwhelm [08:16]
Your Board of Influencers [09:45]
Peers & the theory of 5 [10:33]

Download my Mentors Worksheet to map out who you trust to lean on for guidance, expertise, and support here!

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Learn more about Marcy Rauer Wagman, Esq. here
If you need a civil attorney learn about Alan J. Bennett, Esq. here
Check out Ariel Hyatt's Cyber PR here
Jordana Jaffe's Nourished Boss lives here
Gena Jaffe's legal services lives here
All things Amy Porterfield can be found here
Brunch & Budget - find your financial coach here
The SEO expert I used can be found here
My launch coach can be found here

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Ep 26: Taking Out the Competition Jun 08, 2018

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Competition can motivate and challenge you put your best self forward, but there comes a point where it becomes unhealthy. Learn ways to manage it so it doesn't go from motivation to madness.

"This journey is difficult enough. Don't be your own road block or get off course by looking 5 lanes over."

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