What if the fear of burning out and overworking is actually causing the burnout? And what if working harder and smarter is the best way to avoid it? Today on the And She Spoke Podcast, we are diving deep into our thoughts on burnout. Listen in to hear all about the history of the term, its three stages, the dangers of wanting to be burnt out to prove your work ethic, and why it’s lost its meaning. Often, we mistake dissatisfaction with our lives with burnout, and in today’s episode, we explore t...
Jan 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 156
There are far too many women today who won’t make themselves visible due to a fear of visibility itself — a fear of being targeted, trashed, and taken down. Joining us today is return guest, Kelly Diels, who always brings new and insightful ideas to the conversation. Kelly is a business teacher for Culture Makers where she helps socially conscious entrepreneurs achieve, not just financial success, but critical gains for social justice. Hear us unpack the intricacies of cancel-culture and public ...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 155
Today on the And She Spoke podcast, we’re sharing our predictions for the coaching industry in 2024 with you so you can leverage the best techniques for success in your business this year. Tune in to hear all about the changes we’ve seen in the coaching industry recently and what we think will happen throughout the year. From the dangers of high-ticket sales to cohorts to one-on-one coaching, we even give you some tips to beat AI as a coach! You don’t want to miss this one so press play now! Her...
Jan 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 154
A lot has happened in 2023! Join us in today’s episode as we explore all that we intend to leave behind as we move into 2024 and what we envision for ourselves, And She Coaching and Hey Marvelous in the coming year. We reflect on the events of the past year with a focus on what we would like to take with us and what we are ready to do differently. We get candid about the effect of the business on our internal worlds and vice versa, sharing our thoughts on where life really gets interesting, how ...
Jan 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 153
Many of us spend what felt like a lifetime on Zoom meetings, and perhaps you struggled to find your voice in this virtual space. This is completely normal because the rules of engagement are entirely different online than they are in the real world. To wrap up our 'best-of' series, we're replaying an episode with guests Casey Erin Clark and Julie Fogh, the Founders of Vital Voice Training, a voice, and communication company that recognizes that your voice is a powerful tool for connection and ex...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 152
We often define our limits by what we think we’re capable of. And for many women in business, structural barriers—both internal and external—play a big role in how we create these fences for ourselves. For centuries, we’ve been taught that we need to rely on other members of society to make financial decisions for us, and that our value comes from our bodies rather than our minds. This reflects in how much money we think we deserve in exchange for our services. But, that’s where the beauty of ow...
Dec 19, 2023•46 min•Ep. 151
Show of hands: How many of you are afraid to start (or scale) your business because you’re afraid of going into debt? If you have your hand up, we get it. After all, no one wants to put $5,000 on their credit cards to spend on bags, shoes, or clothing. So, why would we take that risk for our business? In today’s 'best-of' episode, we break down why that train of thought is deeply flawed. As women, we’ve let ourselves believe that we must be overly responsible with our money. We can only invest i...
Dec 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 150
In this "best-of" episode, we talk about how to hear and implement advice. We believe there are things you can do to prepare ones-self to hear and successfully implement feedback about your business. Sandy shares about a mindset best suited when preparing to hear advice and those emotions that can hinder one’s willingness to receive guidance. We also talk about why business owners need to focus on those things that can be controlled to be successful and how often-times, we need to reorganize our...
Dec 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 149
Oftentimes, when people are struggling to succeed in their business, they’ll give in to the temptation to pile on new offers, instead of nurturing their existing offer. Our mission for this episode is to dispel the myth that you need more than one offer in your business in order to land success. You don’t want to be the dollar store of online business, but rather hone in on one scalable online offering. This week, we break down the importance of resisting the temptation to offer multiple SKUs an...
Nov 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 148
It’s becoming more and more difficult to build a huge online audience but, thankfully, success isn’t always correlated with size. If you can create a high-ticket program that just 100 people are willing to pay for, you already have a successful business! But those high-ticket programs don’t materialize overnight and in this episode, we are going to be discussing the four key components of a $1000+ offering that can sustain your business in the long term. These four components are: premium conten...
Nov 21, 2023•33 min•Ep. 147
This has been one of our most popular episodes, so we're sharing it again! Many solo-preneurs struggle to motivate themselves to spend time marketing their work but unfortunately, no company will succeed without it. Today, we’re dishing out some tough love and hard-hitting truths: if you hate marketing, it might be because you’re bad at it! Luckily, we’re also here to help you find a way to market in a way that is not only simple and effective but fun and feel-good too. It’s difficult to enjoy s...
Nov 14, 2023•19 min•Ep. 146
Podcasts are a versatile and engaging way to share your message, connect with others, and potentially grow your brand or business. In today's episode, we welcome Carli van Heerden, the CEO and Founder of We Edit Podcasts (WEP), a company that specializes in delivering top-tier podcast production services. They aim to empower podcasters by swiftly bringing their content to life through an expert support network and production services. Carli is also the host of Business Beyond The Mic, where she ...
Nov 07, 2023•42 min•Ep. 145
In recent months, we've observed several high-profile women opt to shutter their businesses, yet the reasons behind such decisions often (still) remain unexplored. On this episode of the And She Spoke podcast, we talk to Brigitte Lyons. She is the Founder of Podcast Ally, a podcast booking agency that she created and grew while traveling around the United States in a van with her husband: #vanlife. She recently made the call to close her company and we were eager to have a conversation about thi...
Oct 31, 2023•55 min•Ep. 144
In this episode, we delve into the strategies and insights of millionaire business owners who have scaled to the heights of success. A recent social media post by a prominent entrepreneur about what makes a successful business owner got a lot of attention, and we thought we would take the time to give our take. From playing the long game to discovering the power of passion, we uncover the secrets to entrepreneurial success. We discuss the art of balancing market knowledge with rapid problem-solv...
Oct 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 143
Boss Project is an all-in-one digital agency designed to help grow your online revenue. CEO and Co-Founder Abagail Pumphrey is passionate about supporting her clients on their journey to financial freedom. She joins us to share what it’s like to transition from partnership to CEO, what it takes to have a growing, viral podcast, and what she does every week to ensure her show tops the charts. This episode is packed with plenty of tips and tricks Abagail has picked up along the way, from treating ...
Oct 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 142
As a business owner, falling in love with your product is a superpower. Joining us in conversation today is Corinne Crabtree, founder of No B.S. Weight Loss, a $14 million membership that is truly passionate about helping people lose weight and change their lives. Tune in to hear all about Corinne’s journey to becoming a Certified Life Coach, finally recognizing herself as an entrepreneur, and taking her business to the next level. Corinne shares the story of her business and some key lessons sh...
Oct 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 141
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the coaching industry. It can provide automated solutions that can augment or, arguably, even replace human coaches. In today’s episode, we tackle some of these recent developments in AI and whether or not this well-debated emerging technology is poised to really take over coaching entirely. While there are benefits- like the elimination of human bias and the ability to condense your offering into more accessible and affordable packages-...
Oct 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 140
Most small businesses find themselves at a revenue ceiling that they simply cannot break out of. Generally speaking, if you have an existing community and some basic business understanding, you can get to $30K fairly easily. Generating substantially more revenue? Well, that’s another story. Today on the And She Spoke Podcast, we are delving into what you need to consider and do if you want to hit new and larger revenue goals. You’ll hear about our experiences with hitting this revenue ceiling, w...
Sep 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 139
To create an offer that sells it must solve an important enough problem for your audience in a large enough market. Typically, this means helping someone in one of three different categories: health, wealth, or relationships. In today’s episode, we explore these categories and the many, nuanced ways that your offer can solve a problem for your target audience — and how to make sure they know that! We talk about the crowded marketplace, how niching down can help you find your audience, and we dis...
Sep 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 138
Why is the world so saturated with generic creations and mediocrity? Today we’re delving deep into an article written by Cole Schafer entitled, ‘Dope Shit’ and our take on how this mindset can lead us to do extraordinary work. You’ll hear what we believe it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur and creator nowadays, what not to do, why you need to self-promote and believe in yourself. We discuss the importance of believing that you can do amazing work before exploring how to find ways to ins...
Sep 12, 2023•26 min•Ep. 137
When observing the world of business, it’s apparent that refining the art of bullshitting is a skill that radiates confidence. But why are men seemingly innately good at it? And why do women need to get better at it? In today’s episode we dive into these questions and more. We discuss what bullshitting is not, we share our thoughts on the intricate connection between humility, entrepreneurship + confidence and we also talk about the effectiveness of skilled bullshitters. This topic has been brew...
Sep 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 136
As an entrepreneur, it’s important that potential customers can easily find your services and that there’s no confusion about what you’re offering. But without an outside perspective, you may miss critical stumbling blocks that could drive customers away. That’s where business audits can be so useful. In today’s episode, we walk listeners through a business audit for Kerry Hinds and her business, Fertile Body Yoga. Tuning in you’ll hear a step-by-step breakdown of her website and our suggestions...
Aug 29, 2023•18 min•Ep. 135
Get your coffee or beverage of choice and prepare yourself for one of the most fascinating interviews we’ve done to date! Today we are joined on the show by Christina Langdon, a high-performance and success coach, here to share with us all about her 19 years of working with Martha Stewart. She is an incredible storyteller, from start to finish, and shares the most interesting aspects of her journey working with Martha. Christina talks about the how, what, when, where, and why of her job(s) over ...
Aug 22, 2023•58 min•Ep. 134
A life spent outdoors as a farmer can be deeply rewarding. But it can also be financially precarious. No one knows this better than today’s guest, Charlotte Smith, a marketing and mindset coach for farmers, who, at age 14, watched their fifth-generation family farm go bankrupt and lose everything. After swearing off farming as a young adult, Charlotte found herself drawn back into a world of outdoor work upon having children. She realized that she wanted them to experience the same freedoms she ...
Aug 15, 2023•47 min•Ep. 133
We’ve finally recorded the episode we have talked about doing for years. Today, we get raw and real with our listeners about the daunting process we underwent when deciding to rebrand our software company. We dive into the general concept of rebranding, share the details behind what ultimately led to the decision to change our name, and tell you about why rebranding is simultaneously amazing, problematic, and well, complicated. We share our perspectives on how not to go about a big change like t...
Aug 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 132
Many solo-preneurs struggle to motivate themselves to spend time marketing their work but unfortunately, no company will succeed without it. Today, we’re dishing out some tough love and hard-hitting truths: if you hate marketing, it might be because you’re bad at it! Luckily, we’re also here to help you find a way to market in a way that is not only simple and effective but fun and feel-good too. It’s difficult to enjoy something you’re not good at so listen in as we share some tips from our uni...
Aug 01, 2023•19 min•Ep. 131
Social media has ingrained itself in our daily lives with various platforms that cater for almost every single personality type. It seems strange, then, that Instagram would add yet another platform to the mix. Add to the fact that it is yet another unoriginal concept from the social media juggernaut, Meta. Today, we discuss our biggest concerns about Meta, how thought-provoking conversations seem to be mysteriously disappearing from Meta’s platforms, why Threads is not worth the extra workload,...
Jul 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 130
It’s undeniable. The number of people taking to social media to vent their frustrations and complain to unsuspecting brands is on the rise. Even more interesting is the reason why! The topic of today’s discussion takes a deep dive into what’s really happening when someone complains on social; more specifically when they complain on a paid, sponsored ad on the internet. Join us as we explore what’s going on in the human brain when people rant about a brand in the comment section of a social media...
Jul 18, 2023•24 min•Ep. 129
Learn why we've decided to run a LIVE cohort in fall 2023 for our signature program the Luminaries. This will be a 10-week immersive program for female entrepreneurs who want to reach more people, lose the hustle and finally hit that $100K goal. Read more about the program here
Jul 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 128
Many elements of modern life encourage us to bifurcate and inhabit different versions of ourselves. This is especially evident in our online lives and on social media, but it also applies to how we show up in our careers and as entrepreneurs. The self-censorship that results from this can be exhausting, not to mention psychologically harmful, especially in the long run. However, becoming a more fully embodied version of yourself, especially online, can seem terrifying, if not downright impossibl...
Jul 11, 2023•40 min•Ep. 127
