We’re joined by our good friend Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women for today’s He Said, She Said! We each share one moment or event of expansiveness when we did something that felt either scary or irresponsible or unreasonable, but it became this moment that radically upleveled us. I talk about how back in 2009 when we were starting over again from scratch, Chris and I rented an apartment in a ritzy building in Minneapolis, even though it was tiny and out of our comfortable budget range. We wa...
May 10, 2022•24 min•Ep. 883
If you’ve listened to any of our recent He Said, She Said episodes, then you know that Chris and I are super into NFTs and investing in the Web3 space. There’s so much buzz around this next stage of the internet that I wanted to invite one of the leading women in cryptocurrency onto the show to break down the basics of NFTs. Lisa Mayer is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is the founder and CEO of Boss Beauties, a women-led global initiative that creates opportunities for girls and women th...
May 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 882
We’re answering listener questions today about how to prepare for the unknown, what it’s like to go from concept to launch, and simple ways to get noticed by the people that inspire you. I explain how I do my ‘if this, then that’ exercise to be more solution-oriented and take action instead of sitting in the surprise. Lauren and I discuss what goes into a pitch deck, when we think it’s better to bootstrap vs. raise startup money, and how to make strategic hires that can help bring your vision to...
May 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 881
When you’re at an event and you notice that someone is clearly not having a good time, what’s your reaction? If you’re anything like I used to be, you would take yourself out of the fun and try and shift that person’s energy, solve their problems, and ultimately, bring your own mood down. This might be a major wakeup call for some of you who don’t even realize that you’re doing this and fall into patterns of feeling responsible for other people’s emotions. When you start to take full ownership o...
Apr 28, 2022•20 min•Ep. 879
We’ve been getting alot of DMs about how we keep track of and organize our ideas, plans, and projects. Lauren and I are diving in on the tech systems that we use, how we prioritize tasks, and why we keep things as simple and user-friendly as possible. It might surprise people to hear that we rely on Google Drive for just about everything, but Lauren is a master at building out progress trackers and dashboards that keep everyone dialed in on what they need to be doing. She also is great at keepin...
Apr 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 878
Chris and I had this moment on our walk through our new neighborhood in Newport where we realized that we’re building the life that we always dreamed of. We want to share the formula that we’ve used to get here, and even though it’ll look different for everyone, these tips can help you get to where you want to be no matter where that is. Not only do you have to have outlandish and legacy-building dreams, but you have to surround yourself with people who have the same mindset. You’re going to bum...
Apr 26, 2022•21 min•Ep. 877
Learning how to regulate my inner voice and shift into positive self-talk has been one of the greatest tools that I’ve learned in my entrepreneurial journey. I’m joined by Dr. Ethan Kross, who is a leading expert on training the voice inside your head. He’s an experimental psychologist, neuroscientist, and writer who specializes in emotion regulation, and he recently published a book all about how to transform the chatter in your head so that it works for you instead of against you. We discuss h...
Apr 25, 2022•53 min•Ep. 876
There’s one thing that I’ve been able to pinpoint as a thread throughout all my success and any of the larger amounts of money that I've been able to make: I put myself into the rooms where the conversation was happening, where the bigger money was being made, and where the other people were winning. Whether it was fitness competitions, network marketing, selling personal development courses, and now launching Lite Pink, it’s all because I surrounded myself with people who would push me to pursu...
Apr 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 875
If you could set up your work schedule and environment however you wanted, what would that look like? I feel so lucky that Lauren and I are aligned with our workflows and are able to maximize our energy, prioritize self care, and still make major progress with building Lite Pink. We discuss some things that people can do if they want to have a conversation with their boss about creating a more flexible and non-traditional routine, and also what to do if you’re an entrepreneur. It can be so easy ...
Apr 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 874
Chris and I were reflecting on how we keep investing in these amazing opportunities, and we realized that there are three key things that are helping us make that happen. We’re at a place now where we can recognize a money-making opportunity when we see it, we both have something strategic to offer, and we’re planting seeds to get connected with businesses that are within our zone of genius. We choose to look at everything as an opportunity to increase our wealth and capitalize on our skills. Li...
Apr 19, 2022•14 min•Ep. 873
I’ve been practicing intermittent fasting for the past seven years and it’s been one of the biggest game changers for me. I’m joined by nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow, and we get into how this method helps you maintain your energy, indulge in fewer cravings, and lower your blood glucose levels. Cynthia shares what inspired her to write her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation , and how she found calmness in the chaos of her life in order to hit her deadli...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 872
A lot of people say that time is the most valuable commodity, but I actually think that energy is more important. If you’ve been feeling like the days are dragging and you’re totally depleted, I have some areas of your life where you can evaluate how you’re using your energy. I talk about the difference between people who are sprinters vs. marathoners when it comes to getting work done, why I think it’s important to reminage what ‘9-to-5’ looks like for you, and how to make sure you’re working i...
Apr 14, 2022•18 min•Ep. 871
Social media ads and traditional PR can be so expensive these days that you have to think outside the box when it comes to getting your name out there, especially as a startup. Lauren and I share ten creative ways that we’re using to get people talking about Lite Pink. We discuss why we love text lists, creating opt-ins for Earn Your Happy listeners, and why I decided to write a book while simultaneously launching Lite Pink. I talk about where I see alot of early entrepreneurs get stuck and why ...
Apr 13, 2022•41 min•Ep. 870
Chris and I have noticed this big cultural shift from the hustle and grind mindset to letting things flow and take their natural course. Which one is better? Like most things, I think it’s best to exist somewhere in the middle of the two extremes. We talk about learning how to hustle with boundaries, giving yourself at least one day a week to be present, and practicing intentional planning. There are moments and seasons when you’re going to have to give it your all, but recognize that you and yo...
Apr 12, 2022•22 min•Ep. 869
Jordan Lee Dooley is back to catch up on everything that’s been going on since she was last on the show for Episode 436 ! Jordan is a national bestselling author, speaker, founder and CEO of the Own It Academy, and host of the top-rated SHE podcast. She just came out with her latest book, Embrace Your Almost: Find Clarity and Contentment in the In-Betweens, Not-Quites, and Unknowns , which is perfect for the season of business that I’m in right now. It’s meant for the person who's like, geez, I'...
Apr 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 868
I’ve definitely been guilty of deciding on something and then not fully committing to it, and let me tell you, it’s not a good feeling. Now, once I decide on something, I attach someone and something to it. I have an accountability partner and put my money where my mouth is, literally and figuratively. I’m sharing why making true commitments are so important and a few tools that I rely on when life comes at me and I’m really tempted to sell out my dream. If you know that deep down inside you’re ...
Apr 07, 2022•16 min•Ep. 867
Lauren and I are back with another BTS of building a business from the ground up! We’re talking all about female investors and building strategic partnerships. I share the moment that I realized that I wanted to expand the mission of Lite Pink and build this company with other powerful women. We discuss how to reach out to investors who bring value, audience, platform, skillset, and enthusiasm to your vision, and the role that their investment plays in your accountability and persistence. We als...
Apr 06, 2022•30 min•Ep. 866
If nothing was considered unrealistic or impossible, what would you want out of life? This question came up in a book that I’m reading, The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly , and Chris and I discuss exactly what our answers are to that question. We’ve been putting so much thought into what it means to build a life that we love and what needs to happen in order to achieve that. Really getting clear about your answer to this question will help support and guide you when making bold and scary dream-...
Apr 05, 2022•20 min•Ep. 865
I recently met today’s guest at a dinner and knew that I had to have him on the show to share his story with you all. Keith Yackey is the founder and creator of Married Game and helps men win back their wife’s attraction so she will want to initiate sex again. He tells it like it is and has a proven formula to help couples get back the spark they had at the beginning of their relationship. Keith shares how he came up with Married Game and breaks down his signature five dial process. We discuss w...
Apr 04, 2022•57 min•Ep. 864
Lindsey Schwartz is back on the show to discuss how we can better support ourselves and make the journey to reaching our goals more fun. We talk about ways that we’ve supported each other in the past, common mental blocks that come up when we ask for help, and some exciting news about how we’re holding each other accountable during the writing process of our upcoming books. We’re sharing how to re-imagine your scary, daunting goals as something that can be joyful and encouraging with the people ...
Mar 31, 2022•22 min•Ep. 863
Because this is my first time launching something in the product-based space, managing my expectations hasn’t been the easiest. Between timelines getting thrown out the window, working with multiple teams, and creating all kinds of contracts, Lauren and I have learned how to get super clear about what we can offer and what we need. Through this whole process, we’ve lived by the mantra that everything happens to us for a reason, and it’s helped shine some light on really difficult times. Today, w...
Mar 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 862
As we wrap up Women’s History Month, I couldn’t think of a better person to have on the show than Jaclyn Johnson to talk all things venture capital and showing up for women in business! It’s been almost four years since I’ve had Jaclyn on, and I’m in awe of everything she’s accomplished in that time. She’s the founder & CEO of Create & Cultivate, as well as her latest project, New Money Ventures; a venture capital firm and brand studio on a mission to fund and build the next generation o...
Mar 28, 2022•59 min•Ep. 861
If you want to attract more, you have to become more attractive. I don’t mean you have to get glam, but rather do the things that make you like who you are and see your vision through. I’m realizing that there are challenges that I’m surrendering to that are stopping me from going after my dreams. It’s time for me to drop the excuses and dial in. I’m committing to showing up on social media and putting in the work to figure out how to succeed in that space. How might you be selling out and givin...
Mar 24, 2022•17 min•Ep. 860
I’ve been wanting a place where I can bring you along on the journey of building Lite Pink, so we’re adding another weekly episode to the show to talk about all things launching a product-based business! My Chief of Staff Lauren will be joining me to discuss what we’re currently working through, wins and challenges of the week, and everything else in between. To kick off this series, we talk about the ‘why’ behind Lite Pink, how this podcast has helped me build my dreams, and what we’re learning...
Mar 23, 2022•41 min•Ep. 859
Chris just hosted one of his weekend Elite Mastermind group sessions and we both feel so recharged from the amazing guest speakers and talented people who were in that room. I share something that executive life coach Adrian Koehler said, which is, “What do you know for sure that you spend way too much time trying to prove is false?” It made me think about where my decision making is coming from and how to lead from a place of trust. Chris was really impacted by what Dan Fleischman, a genius mar...
Mar 22, 2022•19 min•Ep. 858
Ali is the founder and CEO of Be Social Group, a leading influencer marketing agency. You might remember her from Episode 469 and today we’re catching up to discuss the major growth journey she’s been on over the last two years! We get into how she pivoted during the pandemic, how Be Social connects influencers and brands, and the numerous ways to conduct a fruitful partnership between a brand and an influencer. We also talk about why brands are spending so much money on TikTok and how important...
Mar 21, 2022•58 min•Ep. 857
Jess DeRose is back to talk about an amazing (and free!) three-day live experience for coaches, content creators and digital business owners in any stage of their business. The Digital Business Evolution Live Experience helps participants get clear about the foundations, marketing and sales for their big idea. She shares the vision for the event and what people can expect out of it. We discuss some of the challenges and mistakes that I’ve experienced with my own courses and how Jess will be addr...
Mar 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 856
Chris and I believe that if we only did things that we wanted to do each day, we would eventually get bored because we would lack purpose and challenge. I’m working really hard on embracing the growth and learning experiences that are being presented to me through Lite Pink, and I wanted to share a little more of that journey with you all today. Chris and I discuss why your ideal days might not actually be what you’ve dreamed they’d be because so much of our happiness comes from getting over obs...
Mar 15, 2022•19 min•Ep. 855
Ashley Alderson is a mom of 3, wife, founder of the Boutique Hub, cancer survivor and host of the Boutique Chat Podcast. Growing up in rural North Dakota, Ashley loved fashion, but felt like it was reserved for people living in New York or LA. However, she noticed that small boutiques brought in fashion for everyone. They helped her feel independent, beautiful, confident and unique, regardless of where she was living. She then created Boutique Hub to foster a community for boutique owners and pr...
Mar 14, 2022•57 min•Ep. 854
Whatever you say after “I am” when you wake up in the morning is what you are manifesting for the day, the week, the month and the year. What have you been saying? I am tired? I am annoyed? I am not worthy? When you’re in that negative headspace, you don’t attract success, happiness and growth. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know that mornings can be tough for me, so I’m sharing some helpful ways that I’ve been able to shift my mindset before I even get out of bed. Remember, you are h...
Mar 10, 2022•21 min•Ep. 853
