After some intentional down time this summer, it's time for an update on what my 3-month podcast sabbatical looked like and what's next in the world of BEYOND. There is so much power in taking a pause – sometimes they're planned out well in advance, and sometimes they're the curveballs that change up the plan . In this episode, I'm reconnecting to share the unexpected parts of my year, what that's looked like for myself, my family and my business. While a lot of uncertainty remains and I continu...
Aug 27, 2024•12 min
Are the promises you make to yourself some of the first ones you break? We value trust in our relationships, but what happens when we don’t trust ourself? In this episode we dive into what it looks like to trust YOU, how it contributes to your self-confidence, how we generate self-doubt, and why it all matters when you’re wanting to show up as the best version of you. When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating i...
Aug 13, 2024•30 min
In John Lennon’s famous song Beautiful Boy, he sings the words, “Life is what happens to you While you're busy making other plans.” I feel similarly when I look back and think about the trajectory of my business journey – there have been so many plot twists that happened while I was making other plans. When your reality looks different than you thought it would, it can be really hard! It can feel extremely uncomfortable. And the thoughts and feelings we have about what life and business look lik...
Aug 06, 2024•28 min
The truth: we all believe lies. They impact every area of our lives: from our relationship with ourselves to our marriage relationships and friendships, parenting, business, faith, dreams and goals. The problem is that these lies are hard to see for ourselves. This is true especially if we've been believing them for a long time. And if we can't see them, we have little hope of getting rid of them. In this episode I'm sharing Two Truths and a Lie - a tool I've created to help you uncover the lies...
Jul 30, 2024•24 min
Today I'm sharing with you what I'm loving in this season – 10 things that are giving me life right now as a faith-fueled, work-from-home mom and business owner. This episode is unlike any I've shared before, and it's so fun to share a little of my life, "behind the scenes" with you in this way. On this episode, you'll learn: • The pants I'm LOVING (I want them in every color!) • What feels special about this season of parenting • Two daily disciplines that bring goodness to my days • What I'm l...
Jul 23, 2024•28 min
Proverbs 4:23 NCV says "Be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life." At an intellectual level, we understand the importance of our thinking and the power of our mindset, but at a personal, soul level, we're not so sure. In the middle of the everyday, how does this work? How do your thoughts run your life? And what can you do about it? In this episode we're breaking down two key pieces of truth anchored inside this passage. We were created with the agency, the free will to shap...
Jul 16, 2024•30 min
Do you ever get to the end of a busy day or week and feel like you got nothing done? How is that even possible? For moms building businesses and careers while raising families, the struggle is real. We constantly feel behind, even when it seems like we're always on the go. The reality for many of us is that we are really busy without being very productive. We tend to think that these terms are synonymous, but they are not. Being busy does not equal being productive. On this episode we're talking...
Jul 09, 2024•19 min
Do you ever fear that you're missing out on your own life? Maybe you imagine that near the end of your days, you'll look back and realize you were focused on all the wrong things. Maybe you worry that your priorities are off, you're too busy or rushed and are just going through the motions. For you, maybe it's a fear that pursuing a career or growing a business means you'll miss out on your kids' childhoods. Missing out on what matters most is a real fear - one that many working moms share with ...
Jul 02, 2024•18 min
Micro changes, macro results. That's how I think about habits. They don't have to be huge, overwhelming and time-consuming in order to be life-changing. Often, the little things, done consistently, are the big things. This is because they build on each other – they compound. Today we’re talking about life-changing habits. These are powerful rituals that either I have in place in my own life as a mom and entrepreneur, ones that have been really helpful and effective for my clients, or a combinati...
Jun 25, 2024•19 min
Do you find yourself apologizing constantly? Saying you're sorry for something you've done and want to take responsibility for is one thing, but often, we are apologizing for things that don't actually require apologies. The problem? Over-apologizing can undermine your authority and competence, and it is a reflection of the relationship you have with yourself. In this episode, we're talking about why, especially as women, we tend to apologize when it's not necessary. We're talking about these sp...
Jun 18, 2024•21 min
Can life as a working mom be fun? When we feel stuck going through the motions each day, navigating motherhood, marriage, work, business and more, life can feel many things - but fun might not be the first word that comes to mind. Today, we're talking about giving yourself permission to have fun as a working mom - on purpose. We're diving into why we don't think it "should" be fun, why doing all the things AND having fun is possible, why it influences how you're showing up in your life and I'm s...
Jun 11, 2024•27 min
It is summer, friends! A lot has been going on around here behind the scenes and it’s time for an update. School has been out for several weeks, we got a puppy the day school got out (if you’re on my email list you either have seen, or will see the most adorable photo of her little face soon) she’s been has been a ton of fun and a ton of work, and around here, we’re doing some things differently this summer. In this episode I’m sharing with you what to expect from me and BEYOND in the months ahe...
Jun 06, 2024•14 min
May 21, 2024•24 min
PEACE. How much our souls deeply crave it as we find ourselves in this busy, crazy world. As a mom called to build a business, it can feel like your attention is being pulled in twenty-seven different directions at any given moment. It can feel like your life is dictated by the needs, expectations and distractions from the outside world. Many of us wait around for life seasons and circumstances to change – hoping that THEN, we’ll finally be able to experience the peace we’re longing for. But her...
May 14, 2024•20 min
May 07, 2024•24 min
You can have the most creative and strategic marketing plan EVER – but if fear of failure or rejection, or even fear of success, paralyzes you from showing up to implement even step 1 of that plan – the marketing plan isn’t worth a penny. You have to believe in yourself and the value you bring to your clients in order to show up, to be visible and to bring that compelling, valuable message to your dream clients. You can buy all of the courses and programs, you can collect dozens and dozens of th...
Apr 30, 2024•24 min
Are you feeling stuck? Do you find yourself in a place where you just feel held in place by something… unable to move forward, struggling to get beyond it? For you, maybe that thing keeping you stuck is an obvious circumstance. An illness or diagnosis, the end of a relationship, loss of finances or lack of business growth… maybe for you, it’s finding yourself in a season of life you never imagined, and feeling completely helpless as to HOW to get beyond it. It’s a privilege to get to see behind ...
Apr 23, 2024•19 min
How can you effectively GROW your business as a creative or coach without stepping away from the 1:1 work you love? On this episode, Sarah Masci shares her journey of restructuring her business from traditional, project-based freelance design work to a day rate model. Sarah started as a web designer in 2005 and eventually realized that she loved the design process so much, she wanted to do more of it. In 2018, she started offering day rates to clients and found it to be a life-changing shift. Sh...
Apr 16, 2024•54 min•Ep. 297
It's an interesting paradox: many entrepreneurs find that their "best" year in business is also the year they saw the least profit. This episode explores the difference between growth and profit and helps small business owners like you determine where your focus should be. We distinguish between revenue growth and profit, and explore how rapid growth can come at the cost of profitability. We highlight the importance of knowing your owner's intent and aligning your focus with your business "end g...
Apr 09, 2024•17 min
How do you optimize your work hours? How do you work less, but get more done? How do you create an intentional plan for your time, but also make room for flexibility as a mom? How can you make decisions that allow your work to remain (mostly!) a joy and not a drain? We're answering these questions and more on this episode of BEYOND. Designing your ideal work schedule starts with imagining how you want to spend your time outside of work . My schedule and weekly workflow is always open for negotia...
Apr 02, 2024•22 min
I'm still figuring things out as a business-building mom, and that means being open to change. Whether it's changing your mind, trying something new, acknowledging different priorities or just acknowledging that what might have worked in the past isn't ideal for THIS season, that flexibility allows us to progress and grow. Always questioning what's working well, what isn't, and what I could be doing better, I've outlined some changes I've already made – or am in the process of making – this year...
Mar 26, 2024•14 min
I hear it all the time: "I know what I need to be doing, so why am I just not doing it?!?" Have you been there? It's that thought, "Okay, I’m an intelligent person – why can’t I figure this out? What is my problem? Why don’t I follow through?" This very human struggle is one so many of us can relate to. Whether it’s saying you’re going to make it to the gym or eat healthier, doing the very work you’ve committed to doing that’s on your to-do list today, paying an invoice or calling someone back w...
Mar 19, 2024•16 min
It's no secret that as a creative entrepreneur or coach, your messaging matters in a noisy world. More than ever, especially as the price of a service increases, and especially if you’re wanting to offer an elevated customer experience that supports a premium price point, you have to be able to understand your ideal customer in a way that makes them feel seen, heard and understood like no one else does. On today's episode of BEYOND, I’m sharing with you the ONE thing that will immediately take y...
Mar 12, 2024•19 min
Do you ever lie in bed at night thinking about a decision you need to make… playing out everything that could possibly go wrong in each scenario, walking through each one, in painstaking detail, terrified of making the wrong choice – only to look over and realize it’s now 3 a.m.? Or how about mornings… do you ever sit down at the beginning of your work day, glance at the to-do list or your schedule and instantly feel so overwhelmed, not only do you not know where to begin, but even the idea of f...
Mar 05, 2024•21 min
When business feels complicated and you wonder if it really has to be THIS tough, it’s time to reimagine what could be possible for you as the leader of your business and the meaningful work you’re called to. Before we change anything that we’re doing, we have to first take a look at what we’re THINKING. Our thoughts are powerful. They shape our decisions, how we feel and behave, they determine what actions we take and which ones we won’t. When it comes to simplifying your business, changing som...
Feb 27, 2024•20 min
If your relationship with your business feels complicated, you’re not alone. Getting a business off the ground requires a lot of us, and in those early stages, we often feel like there’s so much to do and so little time to reach the goals we dream of – you’re in GO mode, you hustle and hurry your way to the next goal, and then the next milestone and the next. And then, at some point down the road, you have a realization: business doesn’t look like you thought it would. The reality you find yours...
Feb 20, 2024•21 min
Is chasing growth KILLING your business as a creative or coach? If you’re like wait… what? – “Growing, isn’t that what I’m supposed to be doing over here?” I get it. In the world of online business, we’re told that growth = success. But did you know that rapid growth is the number one reason small businesses fail? It may seem counterintuitive, because it goes against so much of the messaging we hear as entrepreneurs. “If you aren’t growing, you’re dying.” (Wrong.) “Every year your numbers should...
Feb 13, 2024•14 min
Jen Olmstead, co-founder and Lead Designer of TONIC Site Shop, takes us along on her journey from accidental entrepreneur to successful Showit website template designer over the past 11 years. She shares the importance of storytelling in marketing and the power of creating content that is valuable, engaging, and fun to create – anything but boring. Jen emphasizes the need to focus on quality over quantity and to find the intersection between what you are uniquely capable of delivering and what y...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Many of us want to build an intentional business, but we’ve never actually defined our owner’s intent as a small business owner. I like to think of your owner’s intent as a simpler, less-corporate version of a vision statement. It basically answers the question: what is your intention as a business owner? What is your END goal? For many of us building businesses as creatives and coaches and online educators, it’s easy to think of ourselves as service providers, experts, consultants, maybe even f...
Jan 30, 2024•14 min
When we want to make changes in our lives and businesses, one of the things that can trip us up or slow us down is that we mis-diagnose. We THINK the problem is this thing, so we focus on solving that, or getting help with that, when in reality the actual issue is something altogether different than we thought. It may not even be CLOSE to what we were focusing on. It’s the reason those breakthrough moments, those AHA! moments in life are so memorable – because we finally come to terms with the p...
Jan 23, 2024•22 min
