Who do you call when you want to get Industry Leading Creators like Dayna Bolden, Marche Robinson, and Sara Lovestyle in one room to teach monetization, growth hacks, and business building for Influencers? The answer is Majesty Acheampong, creator of Ignite Your Influence, an annual live event in Charlotte, N.C. In this episode, Majesty shares how she manages the demands of working full-time with building her brand, tips for evolving in your business, her thoughts about staying relevant as a con...
Jan 10, 2022•53 min
I know what you think of when you hear the phrase "self-care." Images of massages and exotic beaches come to mind, but self-care isn't a luxury; it's a way of life. AND if you don't want to be a burnt-out, stressed-out entrepreneur that is ready to throw in the towel, I suggest you join me in this episode of Look On The Bright Side, where I show you how to create self-care rituals in your business. That's right, Loves! Today we are talking about setting boundaries in your business to protect you...
Jan 03, 2022•25 min
I'm a loud talker, so the people in the back can hear me! That's my Instagram tagline and the vibe I'm bringing to this episode. Please listen to every word uttered in this episode because these actionable steps are what will move your business forward in 2022. Let's put brand colors and logo design on the back burner- for now- and focus our attention on the activities that generate income. In this episode, I share several actions you can take to build a thriving business. These tips will work f...
Dec 27, 2021•17 min
The Truth Is I'm Tired - tired of you betting on everyone else but yourself. I promise this episode is coming from a place of love but honestly, I am tired of seeing so many talented women bet on everyone but themselves. I'm not here to glamourize entrepreneurship; instead, I want to offer you the same gift that changed my life 12-years ago - The gift of self-belief. In 2022, I want to provide you with everything you need for your BIGGEST transformation, and we're starting with this episode. We'...
Dec 20, 2021•13 min
You know that setting goals are a critical part of setting yourself up for success - but did you know that writing your goals down activates them and increases your chances of achieving them? There is power in the pen. Learn how to use it to target, lock-in, and fulfill your deepest desires. Join me to learn 8 reasons why writing your goals down is a must! Takeaways: Do you have a goal or a wish? Tip #1 Motivation is great, but you'll need an internal drive to make your goal a reality Tip #2 The...
Dec 13, 2021•15 min
Think becoming an Influencer is a thing of the past? - think again. Influencer marketing will be a 15-Billion Dollar Industry in 2022 and it shows no signs of slowing down. In this week's episode I share my 8 part framework to Becoming An Influencer in your niche in 2022. Key Takeaways: My influencer journey The different paths, niches, and opportunities as an influencer Instagram has changed - here's what's working now! Tip #1 - This is the first step towards grabbing a piece of this multi-bill...
Dec 06, 2021•34 min
Hey Loves, 2022 is knocking -- are you ready to create and commit to YOUR happiness this year? In this week's episode, I am sharing four commitments I'm making towards my happiness -- and several ways you and I can work, learn, and grow together while doing some of my favorite things! [00:02:25] Are you an avid reader but don't have much time to indulge? - Join me on Audible as I commit to reading/listening more in 2022. [00:08:48] I love connecting with my community, so I am introducing Book Cl...
Nov 29, 2021•27 min
All bets are on Michelle Thames, owner of Thames Media Solutions and former Social Media Manager for Mielle Organics. This Chicago powerhouse manifested her dream role after being fired from her job in healthcare. After two years of working in her dream role traveling the world, Michelle chose to bet on herself launching her six-figure digital agency. In this interview, she shares how to bounce back from adversity, find your passion, and network your way to success. In the face of adversity, Mic...
Nov 22, 2021•38 min
What about your friiiends! (in my 1990's TLC voice) Welcome Back, Loves. It's time for a Look On The Bright Side. However, today it won't be easy because we are talking about unsupportive people. Negative people can pick apart a dream or idea and leave you doubting yourself if you give them the power to do so. In this episode, I share how to handle unsupportive friends, comments, and everything in between. Episode Highlights: [00:04:00] How negativity shows up in our lives [00:06:52] How to dees...
Nov 15, 2021•22 min
Feeling uninspired, Loves? Every creative has experienced moments of feeling "blah," - but you wouldn't know that by looking at our social media profiles. Today I am pulling the curtain back and sharing how I reignite and find inspiration when mine is running low. Creative entrepreneurs need tools to get them out of a rut and back on track - which is exactly what I will be discussing in this episode. Join me, On The Bright Side! Episode Highlights: [00:03:00] Are you uninspired or on the verge o...
Nov 08, 2021•25 min
Hey Loves! Today I'm answering a question I'm often asked "why the heck did I quit my successful YouTube channel and begin selling courses?" Leaving my YouTube channel wasn't a really hard decision and in this episode I share exactly why it was so easy for me. But you know what was really hard? Making the decision of what I was going to do next. I knew leaving my YouTube channel would effect my brand revenue because my income was tied to the work I did on my YouTube channel. I spent a year brain...
Nov 04, 2021•28 min
Trigger Warning, My Loves! It's time to get real about time-management Time management is a touchy subject to discuss. As entrepreneurs, parents, and partners, we are judged on how we spend our time -and let's be frank, we can never please everyone. This episode is meant for you to take a Look On The Bright Side and find a time-management style that fits you. Think time management isn't your thing? I am here to prove you wrong. Did you know that there is a time-management for each of us? Tune in...
Nov 01, 2021•23 min
Hey Loves! I'm back - and this week I have a question. Are your marketing messages falling flat? If so, this one is for you. Not to toot my own horn, buuuut ...I have been using storytelling as part of my content marketing to sell out programs, products for brands, and private coaching for over a decade, and I have no plans to stop— because storytelling is so darn powerful. If you aren't familiar with this form of content marketing or unsure about ways to use storytelling for your brand, you're ...
Oct 25, 2021•30 min
Hey Loves, Welcome Back To The Look On The Bright Side Podcast. In today's episode I'm Sharing Tips To Help You Monetize Your YouTube Channel YouTube changed my life! With 164,000 subscribers and over 15M views, you might call me a YouTube success story but, as a Content Coach and business owner, I've made mistakes. A LOT of mistakes. In this week's episode, I am sharing what I've learned and, more importantly, what YOU can do differently to have even greater success. Get those earbuds in and gr...
Oct 18, 2021•35 min
Hey Loves, Welcome Back To The Look On The Bright Side Podcast. I've Got A Story To Tell. It starts with a pandemic, a house "full of folks," and a creative entrepreneur named Jenell. Spoiler alert: the story involves chaos. But with chaos comes lessons that lead to a happy "ier" place. In this episode, I share how I find my happy place daily by making gratitude journaling part of my daily habits. I want to share this tool with you to create daily habits that lead you to look on the bright side....
Oct 11, 2021•30 min
Hey Loves! Welcome To Look On The Bright Side! We've Got Some Catching Up To Do. For this episode, I need to talk to the Fakes, Frauds, and Phonies, or at least that voice in your head telling you that YOU are any of those things. Today, we are discussing the phenomenon known as Imposter Syndrome and its impact on our self-belief. If you have ever felt feelings of anxiety, intense judgment, and insecurity around your achievements or abilities, then this episode is for you. You're not alone; many...
Oct 04, 2021•32 min
Welcome to the 4th and final episode in my Cultivating Your Value theme. If you missed the first 3 episodes, go here to start listening to the first episode n the series Today we are discussing how to value yourself beyond social media. We live in a world where people are excited about how they look online and are easily impacted by social media numbers, likes, comments and views (or the lack thereof). Is it more important to have more value online than you do offline? REFERENCES Shownotes ( her...
Mar 26, 2020•17 min
Welcome to the 3rd episode in my Cultivating Your Value theme. If you missed the first episode, check it out here , then go ahead and check out the 2nd episode here . Today we are discussing how to get others to recognize your value. While it is definitely more important for you to recognize your own value, if you are building a new business or looking to get ahead in your career you will need to get others to recognize your value. Here's how you do it. REFERENCES Shownotes ( here ) 4 Archetypes...
Mar 11, 2020•25 min
Welcome to the 2nd episode in my Cultivating Your Value theme. If you missed the first episode, check it out here first. Today we are going to discuss a concept that I recently learned after reading "Don't Keep Your Day Job" by Cathy Heller. When learning how to express your true value it's best to understand what role will best suit your strengths and interests. In this episode I break down the idea of "4 archetypes" and I will help you discover how you can turn your passion into a sustainable ...
Feb 25, 2020•35 min
My second theme we're going to dive into for 2020 is Cultivating Your Value . This is going to be so impactful because as a business coach I am meeting so many creators who want to start new platforms and have new business ideas, but they themselves don't recognize their value and they don't believe in themselves. They show me this through the things they say and do. I want to share with you the strategies they've been taught by me to hone in to their value on a deeper level. REFERENCES Shownote...
Feb 04, 2020•16 min
Good for you for pushing past fear, but who said you have to be perfect. Give yourself Grace . Giving yourself grace is about giving yourself that kindness you often deserve. Listen to my "Start Before You're Ready Series" 44: What To Do If You Have A Fear Of Starting? 45: How To "Just Start" When You Have A Fear Of Starting 46: It's Time To Get Started Have A Question or Comment? Email me at podcast@jenellbstewart.com Support the show...
Feb 03, 2020•11 min
Today I'm telling you, it’s time to get started! In today's episode I’m going to break down for you how I apply the “learn something and then apply it” mindset to my own life. To catch you up... We discussed in the first episode of my Start Before You're Ready series what you should do if you have a fear of starting. Part 1 of my Start Before You're Ready framework are 5 important questions I always ask myself before I start anything. Listen to this episode where I share part 1 of my Start Befor...
Jan 15, 2020•21 min
I'm really, really excited to jump into today's episode. We discussed in the last episode what to do if you have a fear of starting. I shared part 1 of my Start Before You're Ready framework which are 5 important questions I always ask myself before I start anything. Once I've answered those 5 questions, my journey of getting started continues and I begin to analyze what skills I need. I then organize the resources I need to learn the skills I don't have. I'm going to break down exactly how I do...
Jan 13, 2020•20 min
My first theme that we're going to dive into for 2020 is Start Before You're Ready . This is going to be so impactful because as a business coach, as a course creator, I am meeting so many people that I have to continuously motivate to do this very thing. Today we are discussing the fear of starting. If you're someone that is often fearful and usually has a hard time with moving past your fear to make the decisions you want to make or do those things that you've set up for yourself to do here ar...
Dec 30, 2019•17 min
We’re just a week away from 2020 and I know some of you have already prepared some of your goals, while some of you are still trying to come up with what you want your goals to be. I want you to be successful and I've done my best to make sure my businesses are successful. I want to pass on some of the things I've done to grow a successful business so that you can use them for this new year. References Get The Show Notes For This Episode ( view ) Sign Up For My Newbie Blogger Training - ( regist...
Dec 23, 2019•14 min
I recently came back from a work retreat with my business partner. We visited Bonaire. I’m not sure if any of you have ever heard of Bonaire, it’s a small island not too far from Aruba, Curacao, and South America. One of the things we did amongst all the fun in Bonaire was brainstorm ideas and layout the plans for my Digital Content Creation School for 2020. We came up with lots of ideas for trainings, webinars, freebies, masterclasses, courses, podcasts and more. All of this information is shar...
Dec 16, 2019•51 min
We all know the detriments of putting ourselves down. When we tell ourselves we’re not good enough too many times, we truly begin to believe it, and for many people, mornings aren’t the easiest. The feeling of getting out of bed to exercise, go to work, or take on any other responsibility we feel obligated to do is tough. But that’s because we make it tough. We tell ourselves Mondays are the worst. We tell ourselves it’s too early to exercise. Thoughts begin to circulate in our heads regarding a...
Dec 09, 2019•8 min
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Dec 02, 2019•20 min
We are weeks away from 2020 and I've got 20 goals set. This weeks episode was inspired by a tweet that went out this morning which said "By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands – your own. #morningmotivation " References Get On Their Radar course ( view ) Mom 2.0 Summit ( register ) My Email List - get amazing daily emails ( join ) Sign Up For My Newbie Blogger Training - ( register ) My ...
Nov 25, 2019•32 min
In late August my busy lifestyle got the best of me and I got very very sick and was stuck in bed for over a week. As someone who hardly even catches a cold this was a tough time for me and I made me reflect on how poorly I was taking care of myself. In this episode I share 6 things I've learned from this situation and I want to pass them on to you. References Podcast : Put You At The Top Of Your To Do List ( listen ) Newbie Blogger Training - sign up here My Book List : 50 Books To Read In 2020...
Nov 18, 2019•35 min
