What if you could get a blueprint that told you EXACTLY where you were and were not showing up for yourself in your life, how to optimize your strengths and what naturally comes easy to you? My guest Kara Bitar, returns to Be Bold Begin to share with us her Manifestation Blueprint, what it is, how it works and what you can gain from creating one for yourself with her. We all want to live our fullest, most optimal lives and this technique shines light on the information our soul harbors and how w...
May 17, 2022•59 min•Season 8Ep. 91
Do you notice moments in your life that feel like messages just for you? Do you dismiss them or consider them? What would happen if you trusted them enough to consider them…does fear come up for you or excitement or maybe just feelings of something more? My guest Vince Kramer, co-founder of Imagine Miracles shares his journey of awakening to the messages and guidance that were being shared with him by The Universe (or however you like to refer to a higher energy) to shine light on his purpose an...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 90
“The truth is, the answers aren't out there. They are inside you. They always have been." Spoken by my insightful guest, Coach Cheryl Foster. Cheryl has lived a life that called on her to activate her own inner-strength to begin to explore the answers inside of her that wanted to ignite a new path…one that would allow her to shine brighter and begin to help others heal and do the same for themselves. She is a certified Life Coach and Personal Growth Strategist, who empowers women to change their...
May 03, 2022•43 min•Season 8Ep. 89
"Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals." - Unknown Author. My guest Paul Casey, believes that “vision and relationships are the top two leadership skills”. His approach to leadership, self-development, relationships and communication is light, fun and deep all at once as we discover by way of breaking down one of his unique personality tools: An Animal Personality Quiz. (FYI- I'm equal parts Lion &...
Apr 26, 2022•46 min•Season 7Ep. 88
How do I monetize my passion? Well, first...you have to explore what you're passionate about (duh)...but once you've done the foundational work that comes with this self-discovery THEN it's time to lean in. As someone who has built a career leveraging my passions and ALSO the power of podcasting, I can 100% agree with my guest Sarah St. Jean's perspective when it comes to using podcasting as a tool to expand that passion. It's a wonderful creative tool and entry point into all that you're creati...
Apr 19, 2022•49 min•Season 7Ep. 87
This is where I tell you to go F-it up. Yes, in this episode I’m personally giving you permission to fuck it up. Because there is a point in time where it becomes more important to START, to BEGIN than to keep preparing and preparing. You’ve got to start. Start before you think you’re ready, start so that you can give yourself an opportunity to make discoveries and grow because you’ve begun. This episode is taken from a six-episode series called BEGIN PODCASTING (episode 45 -50) that we released...
Apr 12, 2022•22 min•Season 7Ep. 86
What if you could enhance your focus, resiliency, resourcefulness AND do it by having fun? That is the power of your creativity. We are all creative, despite having a creative or artistic calling. One of our wonderful human qualities that we are born with is creativity. What we often overlook when it comes to this playful part of us is it's usefulness. We talk with a very special return guest, Jill Badonsky, creator of the Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Trainings (which is what I am certified i...
Apr 05, 2022•46 min•Season 7Ep. 85
Presenting Hack My Business: Burnout is one of the largest challenges that small business owners face today. The amount of work and responsibilities that build up can feel like a landslide that quickly buries you. Anyone can experience burnout, but with the proper tools you can avoid getting too lost or overwhelmed in your work. Today we are joined by Christina Barsi, the producer of Hack My Business, the founding chief creative officer at SBF, and the founder of Avant Haüs Media, to break down ...
Mar 29, 2022•44 min•Season 7Ep. 84
If you’ve ever needed the basics on how to work with brands, what they’re looking for, how to leverage your niche to monetize and all the definitions around CPM’s, dynamic ads and more, then this conversation is for you. This week I have the expert of experts on sales, cpm’s, ad insertion and podcast monetization, Allyson Marino, Founder of podcast ad agency Lipstick & Vinyl and current Podcast Slate Lead at iHeartMedia to break it down for you. Allyson’s bullet points of what you need to kn...
Mar 22, 2022•28 min•Season 7Ep. 83
One of the biggest hurdles for many of us when wanting to start our own podcast is the technical. The gear, the sound, the set-up, the audio proofing, the recording a session, all those wires and software and what the heck is a DAW? It sounds kinda overwhelming. But this week’s guest Scott Slaughter breaks it down for us in this episode practically. Scott's Checklist for Building Your OWN Home Studio: Know what type of interviews you’ll be doing Consider the sound quality that is important to yo...
Mar 15, 2022•12 min•Season 7Ep. 82
One of the questions I get asked almost daily is how to grow and monetize your podcast. Listen in on how Laura Cathcart Robbins, host of the popular podcast The Only One In The Room (which I have the pleasure of Executive Producing) created goals when just starting out and how her goals and measures of success have evolved and changed. And don't miss her checklist for growth and monetization. Laura’s checklist for growth & monetization: Build a podcast platform you love Create an engaging gu...
Mar 08, 2022•21 min•Season 7Ep. 81
Do you feel like you’re living an abundant life? Are the things you’re doing and experiencing align with this feeling of fulfillment and flow and abundance? What if I told you that the process of defining your BRAND can get you closer to your abundance. Or at least create a starting point that outlines a path you might feel more aligned with to take you towards the abundance you want in your life. My guests today, Tonya Eberhart & Michael Carr from Brandface say that “GREAT BRANDING DOESN’T ...
Mar 01, 2022•47 min•Season 7Ep. 80
Ever Gonzalez, the founder of Outlier HQ has a few things figured out. In this episode, we break down the basics of podcast community building as well as how and when to monetize, how to empower your community through engagement, the value of a strong email list, where to connect virtually and our thoughts on social media and the Clubhouse trend. We also chat a bit about getting started and the need to have and embrace a process. If you're interested in attending an Outlier HQ event, we are havi...
Feb 22, 2022•33 min•Season 7Ep. 79
Have you ever worried or struggled with your money flow? No matter whether you have a decent sized bank account or are struggling to fill it, your relationship with money dictates how you feel about it. And we all have a relationship with money. You may even be surprised to hear that scarcity mode might not dissapear once the money starts flowing. My guest, Dr. Amanda Barrientez a money healer and the founder of No Fucking Around Money shares with us the 3 common blocks we have with money and he...
Feb 15, 2022•49 min•Season 7Ep. 78
How do you know if what you're doing is working? Our very own Brandi Lin, Project Manager at Avant Haüs Media defines this for us in the simplest way possible. What we discover in this short but sweet conversation is that an authenticity mindset is at the core of defining what success is for you. Have five minutes? Take a listen. 1. Know your 2 "why's" 2. Decide how you will measure success More from Brandi Lin: Instagram: @brandibrandybuck @artsistory Listen to the podcast Art Sistory Listen to...
Feb 08, 2022•7 min•Season 7Ep. 77
Whether you're a podcaster, have a small business or a personal brand or project, the fact is you're engaged in a process. Whether that process feels clear and simple or confusing and difficult is the difference between feeling and experiencing success or not. Our guest, Pete Mohr of Simplifying Entrepreneurship shares with us his simple and relatable systems that you can apply RIGHT NOW to anything that needs some detangling. I gaurantee you'll feel refreshed and clearer after listening to thes...
Feb 01, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 76
If you are podcast-curious or have a message on your heart and podcasting is COMPLETELY calling your name then this one’s for you. Our guest, the VP of Content & Partnerships at the popular podcast hosting platform Libsyn, and Podcast Hall of Famer, Rob Greenlee shares the importance of creating from a place of FIRE while also designing a plan that will allow you to keep going and avoid the dreaded “podfade”. Here are few highlights of what you need to know BEFORE you begin your podcast: Con...
Jan 25, 2022•19 min•Season 7Ep. 75
Are you at the "what is it" stage? In this checklist-style episode, my guest Alex Sanfilippo, co-founder of Podpros and host of Creating a Brand podcast shares the basics of where to begin when figuring out what you want to create. It starts with passion (number one) but then defining your niche by determining who you want to serve from your passion, how you want to help them and engaging with them are the next vital steps. The good news is, the whole process is extremely intuitive! More from Al...
Jan 19, 2022•22 min•Season 7Ep. 74
The holiday season is over and the New Year has begun! You're filled with inspired thoughts of the better "you" you'll become and first thing on the list is to LOSE that holiday weight...well, I'm not unlike you. And my guest today, Camille Martin, registered dietitian, public health writer, author of “Love To Lose: Love Your Life & Watch The Weight Lose Itself” and facilitator of change for women speaks to us about how to focus this energy from a productive place of joy rather than the nega...
Jan 11, 2022•54 min•Season 7Ep. 73
Having fun is not a luxury but an imperative when it comes to creating. Especially if you’re embarking on a project like a podcast which will require a lot of new and sometimes difficult tasks. In this episode we talk about our creative blocks and explore how letting go and introducing more FUN to your process can stimulate creativity and add to your productivity. The more fun you have, the more likely you’ll keep going, stay inspired and avoid the dreaded podfade (reluctantly giving up due to o...
Jan 04, 2022•11 min
How do you get back to feeling that sense of accomplishment and inner sense of greatness whenever you need it? First of all, the typical day can feel pretty average most often. But that doesn’t mean great things aren’t happening and acknowledging them will transform your sense of accomplishment and ignite more peace, gratitude and productivity. The exercise in this episode is a tool you can access anytime you want it. It's simple and can reap a variety of benefits if you let it. Give it a try! R...
Dec 28, 2021•15 min
Ever get stuck trying to figure out which direction to go in and what will be the best desired outcome? For some reason it just doesn't seem clear! That's because we need to learn how to turn up the volume on our INTUITION'S voice and lower the level on the over-rational negative stuff. The KEY is to build a stronger relationship with our inner voice which is directly connected to our core and what we value most. In this episode I share with you a simple and easy Core Values exercise taken from:...
Dec 21, 2021•15 min
Getting started is most often the HARDEST part. So what if I told you it didn’t have to be hard? What if I told you I had an simple strategy to reframe that difficult start into something that feels not only MUCH easier but also empowering and joyful. But you have to buy in and you have to treat it like a process and a practice. The beauty is once you have this simple tool, you can apply it to ANYTHING! And it is hands down, my favorite. And for those of you thinking of starting a podcast, this ...
Dec 14, 2021•13 min
There’s no better place to start than at the beginning! In this episode we introduce you to the easiest and most sustainable technique that will become the foundation and the throughline to all of your next steps moving forward. As you work towards building your process to start your podcast or project, this methodology will be what makes the difference in keeping it going, making progress and meeting goals. Resources: Join Unleash Your Podcast Niche Facebook Group for FREE weekly podcast creati...
Dec 07, 2021•15 min
We have curated a special bonus season for you that will release weekly during our usual Tuesday release that is a bit of a throwback from Season One. Because if you’re like me then you might be spending this time exploring what you’d like to create next and finding inspiration. So we have a BEGIN SERIES that focuses on all the things you need to get started. How to create small steps, how to get out of your own way and make starting easy, an exercise to discover your core values, how to connect...
Dec 02, 2021•2 min
My journey has largely been focused on themes connected around the power of voice. I believe purpose and message are directly related to speaking our truths and when we speak our truths confidently we have the power to not just change our own lives but to change the world. My conversation with the seasoned and accomplished Judy Rodman of All Things Vocal breaches all of those themes as we walk through the journey that is her amazing life. If there is one takeaway you have as you listen...let it ...
Nov 30, 2021•53 min•Season 6Ep. 72
Today's Question: What Would It Feel Like To Honor This? Each week we’ll ask a question of our subconscious mind by saying it consciously…with some context. What would it feel like to just ask yourself for the changes you’d like to see? To start to think differently about things in your life you would like to change simply by asking yourself…a small question. How it works: you ask a question that does not need to be answered in the moment. Why it works: your brain does not know how to deny a que...
Nov 25, 2021•5 min
What my guest has created crosses many of the intersections I love, like mind, body and spirit connection, creativity, healing in connection with being creative and finding ourselves through that process and remembering to have fun. My guest today is Joseph Corella, he is the founder of 5 6 7 Broadway, a broadway dance workout for adults that is now available virtually. He is a renowed choreographer, performer and dance fitness instructor and he creates programs that are very aligned with our co...
Nov 23, 2021•44 min•Season 6Ep. 71
Today's Question: What Would It Feel Like To Let Go? Each week we’ll ask a question of our subconscious mind by saying it consciously…with some context. What would it feel like to just ask yourself for the changes you’d like to see? To start to think differently about things in your life you would like to change simply by asking yourself…a small question. How it works: you ask a question that does not need to be answered in the moment. Why it works: your brain does not know how to deny a questio...
Nov 18, 2021•4 min
Your body has deep knowledge and intelligence that is often forgotten as we get older but can be harnessed again with a little help. My guest Dr. Amy Novotny made a profound discovery along her own journey through a breathing technique, which she then began to explore further with her Physical Therapy patients. From there she went on to develop the technique she calls PABR or PAIN-AWARENESS-BREATHING-RELEIF and start her own practice that would go on to transform and heal many without the use of...
Nov 16, 2021•38 min•Season 6Ep. 70
