She Did It Her Way

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SDH 288: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Podcast & Ways to Overcome Them with Amanda Boleyn Aug 20, 2018

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If you are planning to start your own podcast, then this solocast is for you!

Let's dive into the process, steps and things to avoid when launching your own podcast. You could easily build a business just off the basis of starting a podcast. A podcast is essentially a medium which allows your business to share your message and to be an extension of your brand.

In this episode, you will...
Hear about She Did It Her Ways humble beginnings
Learn about the things to consider before starting a podcast
Get answers to the why and who
Tips and tricks when doing your podcast
Avoid the mistakes when launching your podcast

INSIGHTS:
"Starting a podcast is not an easy undertaking, to do it right it takes a lot of time and energy... to plan, to launch and to sustain the podcast."

"Make sure to bring in the right guests for your audience."

RESOURCES:
Her Way Society
SDH 222: Finding your Definition of Success with Jenna Kutcher

SDH 287: Discover How to Get on the Otherside of Busy with Shunta Grant Aug 16, 2018

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Shunta Grant is the creator of Because of Zoe Designs, host of the Business, Life & Joy podcast, and business educator specializing in teaching women how to get on the other side of busy. Shunta teaches how to focus on less to accomplish more and how to take your grand ideas and break them down into quarterly, monthly and weekly goals through her Spring Forward workshop and signature training program, Peace, Pace, Progress.

Having left the practice of law for full-time entrepreneurship, Shunta is an ardent advocate for enterprising women who want to take control of their lives by turning their talents and abilities into satisfying and profitable businesses.

In this episode, you will...

Discover Shunta's background before starting her own business
Find out how Because of Zoe Designs came about
Hear Shunta's recommendation to get on the other side of busy
Discover the importance of prioritizing
Learn how to decide where to focus
Understand the benefit of consistency
Turn your passion into a profitable business

INSIGHTS:
"The best piece of advice I've given myself is to exercise my power to change. You don't like something about yourself, your circumstance, your life--CHANGE IT. Don't whine, figure out what you can do to change it because that is our greatest natural superpower-- the power to change."

"What should scare us more than anything is not failure but being good at things that simply do not matter. "

"Never underestimate your power to change."

RESOURCES:
Shunta Grant
Because Of Zoe
Spring Forward Workshop Code: HERWAY

SDH 286: My All-Time Favorite 15 Time Saving Hacks with Amanda Boleyn Aug 13, 2018

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How about getting more productive, more organized and getting things done smoothly? In today's solocast I'll be sharing, not just one... or five, but 15 time-saving hacks that will not only make you become productive but will also help you save more time and will help you finish your tasks in no time!

In this episode, you will...

Discover the things that slow you down
Find better ways to finish a task without distractions
Be more organized
Feel more relax while being productive
Avoid being overwhelmed and take charge with your time

INSIGHTS:
"Don't reinvent the will, always go straight to the source."

RESOURCES:
Her Way Community

SDH 285: How to Leave a Job You Love for Entrepreneurship with Kate Boyd Aug 09, 2018

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After raising seven figures in revenue for a non-profit organization through powerful messaging, copywriting and marketing, Kate Boyd started her own business Cobblestone Creative Co. to focus on bringing more creativity and genuine connection to the digital marketing space. In the three years since, she has built three profitable online businesses and created live and automated marketing and sales experiences that convert up to five times the normal rates.

Kate developed her signature system, Conversion with Compassion, to help solopreneurs use human-driven communication and behavior-based targeting to get the right message to the right people at the right time in order to create conversion opportunities. This method focuses on high conversion rates that can effectively leverage audiences large or small.

In this episode, you will...

Hear about Kate's background before entrepreneurship
Find out Kate's transition from Corporate America to entrepreneurship
Discover how she created and managed three businesses in three years
Learn about human-driven, behavior-based marketing content
Discover the importance of doing what you love

INSIGHTS:
"Success isn't usually as complicated as we make it and the simpler we make our businesses, the faster we can refine and scale those things up for success."

"I loved my job, but I knew my impact was now elsewhere, so I left. It was rough at first, and I missed my people. But things happened, the business grew, I transitioned, and it's all happened from there!"

RESOURCES:
Cobblestone Creative Co.

SDH 284: 6 Ways to Get Yourself Out of a Rut with Amanda Boleyn Aug 06, 2018

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I'm really excited for today's solocast! Today, we will go through the process of recognizing what a rut is like, the things that may trigger a rut and the ways to get out of a rut! A rut can be an emotion or a state of mind wherein you feel stuck, overwhelmed, defeated or lost, anything that doesn't make us feel good. It's usually because we are transferring our power and placing it into the hands of something that is external and outside of ourselves.

In this episode, you will:

Recognize what rut is like
Learn to avoid that triggers rut
Avoid repeating past negative behaviors
Understand the thoughts you need to avoid
Discover the ways to get yourself out if you're stuck in a rut

INSIGHTS:
"We need to remind ourselves that we do hold the power and the decisions and the choices... so no one thing or no one can make us feel a certain way unless we give it permission to do so."

"Remember your brain will follow the path of less resistance and will look for patterns."

RESOURCES:
Her Way Community

SDH 283: Grow Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Ariane Goldman Aug 02, 2018

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Frustrated by the lack of stylish clothing options in the maternity market and following the birth of her daughter, our guest launched a business to serve as a trusted resource for women who want to feel beauty, confidence, and style during one of life’s most rewarding (yet also most challenging) periods.

Today's guest, Ariane Goldman, is the founder and CEO of HATCH. HATCH is a collection of chic, timeless and comfortable wardrobe essentials to wear before, during and after pregnancy. A mother of two, Ariane formerly worked on Wall Street and is also the founder of a bridal clothing company. She believes in the power of clothing for before, during and after and that getting dressed should be simple and fun.

In this episode, you will...

Hear about Ariane's background
Find out the idea behind creating HATCH
Learn about the challenges that come with doing business on your own
Discover some tips before starting your own business
Find out how Ariane transitioned from her first business to the next
INSIGHTS:
"People are the hardest part of the puzzle, and it's true."

"Just do it, don't get daunted."

RESOURCES:
HATCH Collection

SDH 282: The #1 Philosophy for Ultimate Personal Growth with Amanda Boleyn Jul 30, 2018

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Hey guys! Welcome to another solocast episode! Today we'll be changing things up a bit. Don't worry we are not making a big change, nothing is going away. I'm talking about reserving Monday episodes for what I like to call Results Coaching. Monday shows will be reserved for Results Coaching, where I review relevant strategies around productivity, personal development, and business that are proven practical and tactical. Showing you how tiny shifts can create massive positive change in your life.

Discover how making one small tweak in just under 5 minutes each day can help you create massive positive change in your life. The challenge begins on Monday, August 20th - Friday, August 25th

In this episode, you will...

Learn about the ultimate philosophy to live by
Find out what's stopping you from taking actions
Be inspired to step out of your comfort zone
Discover the importance of the way you look at things

INSIGHTS;
"Our internal default is to protect ourselves from what we view as dangerous."

"It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped."

RESOURCES:
5 Minute Mindset Reset Challenge
Her Way Community

SDH 281: Don't Look Back, Just Take the Leap with Ashley Freeborn Jul 26, 2018

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Ashley is a loving wife and a new mama to her baby girl Francesca aka “Frankie.” Born and raised in Vancouver, she was an educator for the better part of a decade and made the leap to corporate training and culture when she was offered a dream job in sunny Los Angeles. Ashley graduated from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC with two Bachelor Degrees in English and Education, along with an M.Ed in Education.

Although she loved her corporate training career dearly, she still felt the need for a fun and fresh creative outlet – enter Smash + Tess. After finding a void in the loungewear market, she attended the summer fashion program at Conde Nast in London, UK, and the rest is history!

In this episode, you will...

Discover the concept behind Ashley's business
Hear about the brainstorming behind Smash + Tess
Get a preview on the process behind Smash + Tess
Learn about Ashley's inventory and sales in the early stages of her business
Hear about Ashley's business model
Find out Ashley's recommendation for new business owners on starting out
Discover Ashley's mentor and role model
INSIGHTS:
"Don't look back, just take the leap."

RESOURCES:
Smash + Tess
Instagram: @smashtess
Twitter: @smashtess

SDH 280: Avoid these Legal Potholes when Starting Your Business with Rachel Brenke Jul 23, 2018

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Are you ready to fully commit to your business? Have you thought about the legal stuff that comes with it? Is your business legally-protected? Do you want to grow your business and make sure it'll be here to last?

Today's guest, Rachel Brenke, is a lawyer, a blogger, and business consultant. When she was diagnosed with cancer at a very young age, she made it a goal to grab life and do it in her own terms, and so she decided to become an entrepreneur to help others.

Starting out as an entrepreneur herself, Rachel has been through hoops like most of us! Now, Rachel is a licensed attorney in Virginia, Texas and the Supreme Court of the United States. Her focus is on small business law including contracts, business formation and intellectual property such as copyright and trademarks. With her MBA, she has invested over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs succeed.

As a lawyer, MBA and entrepreneur herself – Rachel has the know-how to get you on the right track with your business!

In this episode, you will...

Hear about Rachel's entrepreneurial background
Find out how Rachel recognized her niches
Discover the importance of protecting your assets
Prevent legal issues with your business
Learn about liability insurance
INSIGHTS:
"There's a whole big checklist that an entrepreneur can go through when starting a business."

"If you aren't vigilant of getting these three things to protect your business; you can lose that and it can impact your personal life."

"You have to sacrifice a little in order to be able to do more later on."

"Get the legal foundation in order so that you can keep growing and be successful!"

RESOURCES:
Rachel Brenke

SDH 279: How to Engineer Your Brand with Ainsley Moir Jul 19, 2018

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Today we'll spend some time talking about how to engineer your brand, lead up and transition with the Owner and Chief Brand Engineer of Engineer Your Brand, Ainsley Moir.

Our guest, Ainsley Moir is a global branding and marketing expert with more than 10+ years of experience working with both big companies and small to mid-size businesses. When she was studying, Coca-Cola for her was a dream brand because of its strong brand-love. It gave her a great framework to build something that lasts and connects with people. Today she talks about her passion for building brands, from taking something from scratch and being able to build something up or taking something that's there and being able to improve it!

In this episode, you will...

Hear about Ainsley's background
Discover how Engineer Your Brand was born
Learn how to bring your vision to life
Realize the importance of building your brand
Learn more about how to improve your brand
INSIGHTS:
"I don't believe that any great companies out there don't just happen, they are engineered."

"When you love what you're doing it never seems like work and it's so fun to help people to really bring their dreams to life."

"Progress is better than perfection."

RESOURCES:
Engineer Your Brand
Twitter: @AinsleyMoir
Twitter: @EngineerUrBrand

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