Hey Outlaws. Welcome to episode number 65. Today we are going to have another cozy episode, and I feel like I've said this a lot over the last couple of months, but this episode might be a little bit different. I'm actually going to be going through my planning by the moon planner, in real time with you. We're going to look at some of the ways in which we can celebrate and evaluate the last three months of our businesses, but also what we can look to plan out in the Spring, how we can use the mo...
Feb 24, 2022•49 min
This week, as promised, we are gonna be really taking a slow and ease-filled half an hour to really dig into the full moon, it’s energy, and how we can use it to plan our business. In February, the full moon is in Leo - also known as the snow moon - and this full moon is really asking us to take a pause. So, if you have the opportunity to pause and go and grab a journal and pen, I encourage you to do so because I am gonna be sharing some channel prompts with you in today's episode. At the end of...
Feb 17, 2022•26 min
Welcome to the newest episode of Entrepreneurial Outlaws! Today I want to introduce our newest series - planning by the moon. When we plan our businesses using the lunar cycle there is an amazing intersection of spirituality, self-inquiry, and planning. Since I’ve been using the moon to help me to plan, I feel empowered and more aligned with my work. So I want to start today off by sharing how I plan under the new moon, and next week we’ll dive into the full moon. Grab your Planning by the Moon ...
Feb 10, 2022•42 min
Hey Outlaws, I’m so excited to bring on the master of multi-passionate entrepreneurship, D’Ana Joi Spencer, on the podcast today. Joi believes that having many passions is a gift, not a burden, and she’s on a mission to rewrite the narrative that we must choose one thing to be successful. This episode is going to challenge so much of what we’ve been taught about running an online business, and it’s much needed. You’ll hear why you should choose to but yourself first rather than niching down, how...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to the last instalment of our Slow Business series! In this episode, we are going to be looking at how to plan and strategise a slow business because if we look at slow business as an extension of the slow living movement. We know that slow living is about living in the present, right? So it's less chaotic and there are different ways in which you can embrace that. There are ways that we can plan ahead and there are ways that we can strategize and really formulate a plan that feels reall...
Jan 27, 2022•43 min
Hey Outlaws, I wanted to drop this bonus episode today to introduce my newest community: Small Biz Snail Mail. This project is something that has been on my heart for a while and it honestly feels like soul work. When I introduced this idea to my email list and Instagram followers, I got a ton of positive feedback. So join me for the next 8 minutes to hear more about how the community works and how I think it could be really beneficial to you and your business. To join Small Biz Snail Mail, clic...
Jan 24, 2022•8 min
Hey there, beautiful Outlaws, welcome to today's episode. I am really looking forward to continuing our conversation around slow business. Today, as we continue the series, I am going to be exploring and potentially answering the question of how to make a slow business that is sustainable. I think this is really important because we associate making money with hard work, and I'm not talking about somebody having a good work ethic. I 100% value that in people. However, I don't think your work eth...
Jan 20, 2022•46 min
Hey Outlaws, welcome to episode 59 of the podcast! In today's episode, and the episodes in the coming weeks, we are gonna be talking about slow business. So I want to start by putting this out there, by drawing my line in the sand and challenging the status quo ever so slightly, which I enjoy doing, and I'm gonna say this: you don't have to grow your business this year. We’re pushed to hustle at the start of a new year, to scale for six or seven figures, but I’m here to tell you that you don’t h...
Jan 13, 2022•35 min
Welcome to 2022, this is our first episode of the year, and we are going to start the year off by reflecting together and taking a look back at 2021. I want to share with you some of the intentions that I had for the past 12 months, the goals I set for myself, and my recent business projects. There were so many good things in 2021, but there were also some really hard moments, too. I want to share with you those challenges, but also the lessons that I took from them, because I think that's reall...
Jan 06, 2022•42 min
We're in that strange period of time between Christmas and New Year, so I thought it'd be a perfect time to air another favorite episode of the podcast. This was the first episode that came from conversations I was having with clients and my peers during the pandemic when we were feeling overwhelmed and overloaded. If you're feeling like you're in that state now, like business has to be hard and fast paced, this episode will serve as a good reminder for you because friend, your business can feel...
Dec 30, 2021•18 min
Today is a special throwback episode of one of the most downloaded episodes of the pod! I'll be giving you nine practical journaling tips for resistant entrepreneurs, because although I was resistant to journaling for a really long time, I've also started to understand why I was so resistant and what it had to do with my rebellious nature. This episode will make you feel better and more comfortable with your own journaling practice so that it can become a staple of your business. Visit this epis...
Dec 23, 2021•45 min
Welcome Outlaws, I am so excited to sit down and chat with you today. We're going to have a really, kind of slow, calm, and really nurturing and nourishing episode today. The holiday season can bring up a lot of different feelings. I know for me it feels very festive, but also fast paced - so it’s easy to slack a bit on boundaries. So, in order to prevent any type of burnout, I wanted to share 8 journaling prompts that will help you tap into your creative rest cycle so you can feel fully nurture...
Dec 16, 2021•32 min
Welcome to episode 54 of Entrepreneurial Outlaws! Today, as you can probably tell by the title of this episode, I am going to be sharing with you some of the biggest takeaways I took from a retreat I went to back in November. To start, let's just say that it was eye-opening, very emotional, very raw, and transformative. To be honest, I didn't expect this from the retreat, so I was really being called to share these takeaways with you. If you’re having trouble balancing who you want to be with wh...
Dec 09, 2021•32 min
Hey Outlaws, welcome to episode 53 of the podcast. As an online business owner, we all have people we’ve met online that we get to know beyond the business. Lindley Ashline, fat positive photographer, writer, and activist, is one of those people for me. She’s the true definition of an Entrepreneurial Outlaw, and you’ll hear why in our conversation today. We’re talking about how she fights weight stigma every day and her experience of creating a space that is diverse and authentic for marginalize...
Dec 02, 2021•55 min
Today's episode is going to be a little bit different, and I know I saw that often, but I'm really excited about this one. I’m doing something that I haven’t done before - I’m taking you through a day in the life. Of course I'm not going to be carrying my microphone around with me all day long, but what I want to focus on in terms of my day in the life is really how I plan my business, how I plan my week, my days, and what I think about when I'm doing that planning. I'm also going to take you th...
Nov 25, 2021•50 min
Hey Outlaws, welcome to this cozy chat that is episode 51 of Entrepreneurial Outlaws. In 2020, my income grew rapidly and it grew in ways I just could not even comprehend. This led me to feeling burnt out and low on passion and inspiration. So today I wanted to share how and why I took a complete step back from my business to restructure things so that I was truly doing the work that I love the most while also creating a sustainable income. Yes, we are going to be talking about passive/multiple ...
Nov 18, 2021•26 min
Hey Outlaws, welcome to episode number 50, which is a big deal. I'm excited because I’m going to be taking you behind the scenes of my most recent project in today’s episode -- the Planning by the Moon Planner, something that I've been working on for about three months. I’ve found this newfound energy of wanting to get back into planning again as life feels a bit more predictable now. However, this time around, I will be intentional about aligning my planning with the moon cycle, which I’m going...
Nov 11, 2021•33 min
Hey outlaws, welcome to episode 49. I’m so excited for you to listen in to my conversation with Erika Tebbens today. Erika is a Sales Strategist for ambitious misfits who want success but aren't willing to compromise who they are to get there and you’re going to hear this shine through our conversation. This is the second take of our conversation and we expanded and reached so many places. So, make sure you’re grabbing a notebook and pen because this is a juicy conversation about sales, marketin...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Hey Outlaws, this is episode 48 of the podcast, and today we are doing something a little bit different, I am going to be exploring a general prompt from the Outlaw Journal with you. In this episode, I had planned originally to choose a prompt ahead of time, but I think it's going to be more fun for me to just pick a prompt at random and for us to dig in together, almost as if we are doing a live coaching or mentoring session. So get comfy wherever you’re at with a cup of hot coffee or tea, grab...
Oct 28, 2021•23 min
Welcome to episode 47, a special WWOD episode of Entrepreneurial Outlaws. As a reminder, in these shorter episodes, we will be taking a look at a specific challenge or struggle which entrepreneurs face on a regular basis and I'll be answering the question of what would an Outlaw do? So, today we're going to be talking about self promotion and how to overcome the fears that come with it. Visit this episode's blog post here: www.melanieknights.com/podcast/wwod-overcome-your-fears-of-self-promotion...
Oct 21, 2021•41 min
Hey Outlaws, I’m so excited to bring today’s guest on the show, Haley Hatcher (founder and CEO of Heart Centered Podcasting), who is an integral part of this podcast from launch to the weekly management. This episode is perfect timing as we’ve just celebrated a year of the podcast and a year of working together. You’re going to hear a bit about our weekly process and the myths that surround launching a podcast. Whether you have a podcast, want to start one, or just want to hear about a different...
Oct 14, 2021•36 min
I’m so excited to introduce our WWOD (what would an Outlaw do?) segment of the podcast, where we focus on answering the hard-hitting questions of what it means to be an Entrepreneurial Outlaw. There’s a really good chance that you’ve attempted different launch strategies, all promising epic results. But maybe you launched to crickets, or you got sales but felt horrible. Today I’m sharing how I’ve outlawed my launches so that they are not only successful, but feel good. Grab your journal and dive...
Oct 07, 2021•32 min
Hey Outlaws, happy one year anniversary! This project has brought so much joy to my life and I have loved hearing the stories and seeing the ways in which this movement has grown and impacted your own businesses (and lives). Today, I thought it would be fun to take a look back on a few of our guest episodes today for the great reminder of what it could look like to be an Entrepreneurial Outlaw. Then, I’ll finish up by sharing how my idea of being an Entrepreneurial Outlaw has evolved over the la...
Sep 30, 2021•41 min
Welcome to today’s episode, I’m so excited to introduce you to Zuzana Zapletal of MedleyThink. She’s a brand strategist, web designer and creative problem solver. In our conversation, we address common brand misconceptions, why branding is more important than marketing, and some really great action steps you can take today so that you can fall in love with your brand (maybe for the first time). Grab your notebook and enjoy! Visit this episode's blog post here: https://melanieknights.com/podcast/...
Sep 23, 2021•40 min
In the last episode of Entrepreneurial Outlaws, I shared how the intersection of strategy, spirituality and self-inquiry help me to anti-bro my business. Today I am going to dig deeper into that idea and tell you the four stages of ethical business strategy that I use each time I launch, create content, or need to be strategic. If you’ve lost the desire to strategize and plan, this episode will help you get excited for your business again. Visit this episode's blog post here: https://melanieknig...
Sep 09, 2021•28 min
Welcome to episode 41 of Entrepreneurial Outlaws! Today we’re looking at the intersection of strategy, spirituality, and self-inquiry and how each of these can be used to anti-bro your business. I’m also introducing the brand new anti-bro marketing free resource library. This episode is for you if you’re ready to take action and truly Outlaw your business! Visit this episode’s blog post here for a transcript and links: https://melanieknights.com/podcast/how-to-anti-bro-your-business-in-3-steps T...
Aug 19, 2021•37 min
Hey outlaws, welcome to episode 40. Today we’re going to be talking about bro marketing. I'm going to share with you my specific definition of it, what it is, and where it can show up in our businesses. Then, I’m sharing some practical steps you can take today to create your own anti-bro marketing business as an Entrepreneurial Outlaw. Grab your Outlaw Journal and let’s dive in together. View this week's blog post here: melanieknights.com/defining-and-squashing-bro-marketing This is a public epi...
Aug 05, 2021•39 min
Hey Outlaws, welcome to episode 39 of The Entrepreneurial Outlaws. Today on the show I’m sharing the five ways you can challenge the status quo of planning. I continue to challenge the ways in which I have been taught to plan and strategize, and I believe you can do the same under your own terms, too. So, grab your favorite resource or tool for reflecting, and dig in with me. Visit this episode's blog post here: https://melanieknights.com/5-ways-to-challenge-the-status-quo-of-planning/ This is a...
Jul 08, 2021•43 min
Today on the show we are joined by Productivity Strategist, podcaster, and creator of Publish with Purpose, Sarah Steckler. In our conversation, you’ll hear about Sarah’s approach to mindful productivity, “creative nesting” to help you feel inspired, and how to regularly create time in your business to do the deep work. Plus, you’ll hear what it means to Sarah to be an Entrepreneurial Outlaw, which is something that I think you’ll love. So, grab your journal and let’s dig into slow business and ...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Hey, Outlaws. Welcome to episode 37! Today we are going to be diving into the topic of boundaries. Now I don't claim to be an expert in this topic, and there are some boundaries that I'm really still trying to work on because my boundaries in certain areas kind of stink and I'm going to be sharing what those boundaries are with you. I truly believe in creating boundaries with others, we must first create them with ourselves. That's what I want to get into specifically in today's episode. I want ...
Jun 17, 2021•46 min
