Natalie Franke is a writer, entrepreneur, and community builder. She is one of the founders of the Rising Tide Society—an alliance of over 75,000 small business owners who gather in hundreds of cities around the world in the spirit of community over competition. In this special BONUS episode of the Musings with Maliquea podcast, you'll join Maliquea Starnes and Natalie Franke as they explore the impact of community and connection in entrepreneurship! Grab your copy of Natalie's NEW Book: Built t...
Aug 24, 2021•48 min
Are you not scheduling days off for yourself? Are you working a schedule you don't like? Are you a people pleaser who can't say 'no'? Are you ignoring yourself in order to focus on your business? Well, you're in luck because I'm going to walk you through each of these points and give you tips on how to get past them! In this episode, I'm sharing the common mistakes I've made over and over again so that you can hopefully avoid them as you continue to grow your event business. We discuss: What to ...
Jul 07, 2021•22 min
Have you become frustrated and unhappy with your business? Is a break up imminent? Let me walk you through how to find your way back to the spark that initially drove you to start your business. Back to your initial love story that inspired you to take the leap into love and entrepreneurship. In this episode we’re giving you a few tips on how to find that spark again. Whether you’re just not attracting the clients you want or you’re realizing your systems are not working for you anymore, we’ve g...
Jul 07, 2021•18 min
It’s no secret that working in the event industry can be tiring. While you DO make your own hours, a lot of times you end up working even more than if you’d just stayed at your full time job. Not to mention the unique experiences in the wedding and event industry that can make it even harder to find downtime and manage your energy. In this episode, I’m sharing the big reasons why people in our industry end up feeling exhausted and ways to avoid these issues so you don’t end up in burn out. You n...
Jun 16, 2021•17 min
Bringing on your first hire can be stressful. What happens if you make the wrong choice? What if you end up having to fire someone? It can feel overwhelming and scary, but to grow your business, you have to do it. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 tips you need to consider before you make your first hire. Knowing and implementing these steps will help you get clear on what you need, who to hire and how to make it smooth for everyone involved. We discuss: How to prepare yourself financially... Why h...
Jun 10, 2021•21 min
Are you using automations in your business yet? If you answered no, why not? We hear a lot of fears around using this amazing tool to make your life and business easier, and we want to squash them for you right now! In this episode, I’m sharing all the reasons why using automations is SUCH an important part of running a successful business, and why it’s NOT going to make you stale. I promise. We discuss: How automations won’t make your voice seem robotic... That the fear you may have around it h...
May 28, 2021•18 min
More often than not, entrepreneurs think that the path to success has to involve working endless hours, and burning out. They take pride in their ability to work 7 days a week, and succumb to ‘hustle culture’ even when it’s to their own detriment. In this episode, I’m sharing all the reasons why taking a vacation is not only an important part of running your business, it's actually VITAL in its success. We discuss: Why taking a vacation and resting will actually INCREASE your output... How takin...
May 12, 2021•21 min
Today I'm going to be sharing the one part of your business that needs to start and stay personal, and that is your why. I believe that when we ground down and connect to the purpose of our mission, we can create and sustain a truly successful business. But how do you identify that? In this episode, I’m sharing five tips to help you define your why, so that you can truly have the business of your dreams. We discuss: Going deep and getting vulnerable... Considering the long haul... Sharing your w...
May 05, 2021•24 min
Today I’m having an incredible conversation with a very special guest: Minaa B. Minaa B., is a writer, wellness coach, therapist and mental health educator. With over eight years of clinical experience and a passion for both mental health and social justice, through writing, speaking, workshops and coaching, Minaa teaches people how to cultivate self-care and self-advocacy through the lens of boundaries and community-care. In this episode, we discuss how entrepreneurs can be more intentional abo...
Apr 28, 2021•39 min
In this episode we discuss stress and overwhelm in running your business. Too many times we are led to believe that if we are not stressed, overwhelmed, saying “yes” to every opportunity, and just overall pushing ourselves to the limit; we are not really doing all we can for our business. This simply is not true and often being overstressed and overwhelmed can lead to burnout. Being able to identify where your stress and overwhelm comes from is one of the key steps to managing it. Taking a step ...
Apr 21, 2021•28 min
In this episode we discuss three major tools to better help you grow your business with intention as an entrepreneur. Sometimes we take on too much and start to second guess our worth. Simply knowing what is working for your systems and letting go of what is not working for you can be that next step you have been looking to take. By separating yourself from your business and taking a step back to understand you are two separate things, you do more for yourself which in return works harder for yo...
Apr 14, 2021•33 min
We could all use a little more "self-love" and today's episode is all about loving yourself more. But you can't have self-love without a little tough love in the mix! Today's guest Liz Orr, is going to bring a fresh energy to approaching self love through the lens of the enneagram and using a little humor to invite compassion into the way we love on the parts of ourselves we're normally more hesitant to embrace! Liz is the founder and chief creative bully at Rude Ass Enneagram, an instagram acco...
Jan 05, 2021•39 min
When is the last time you looked internally rather than externally for the solution to your challenges and the validation for your next big move? In today's episode we're talking all about setting our intentions inward toward our true identity and taking a deeper dive into embracing our truest and most fulfilled selves, while learning to trust ourselves more in life and business. Lauren Russ-Constant is a global brand strategist, turned identity coach, who spends her time helping ambitious human...
Jan 05, 2021•38 min
What if living a more honest and authentic life started with a self discovery journey through the lens of the enneagram? Today's episode is an inside look at a how to utilize the H.O.N.E.S.T. method in order to set out on a path of self discovery and take an honest look at how you're showing up in your every day life. Sarajane Case is an author, speaker and podcaster based out of Asheville, NC. She's been featured in publications like apartment therapy, the every girl, parade magazine and was na...
Jan 05, 2021•32 min
When is the last time you took a moment to reflect on the source of your motivation to create? In this week's episode, my dear friend Brooke Thomas is sharing the beautiful discovery she made when she asked herself this question during an unexpected season. What she found is going to inspire you and give you a brand new perspective on the "comps" you may be experiencing in your own life! Brooke Thomas has a heart for people and development. She is a former Women’s basketball player, and has dedi...
May 25, 2020•34 min
How do you stop those cycles of self sabotage and get out of your own way to begin a path toward healing? This week's special guest, Ashley Beaudin is sharing her heart with us and offering insight on how we can be more intentional about healing from what's holding us back! Ashley Beaudin is a speaker, community gatherer and heart encourager who inspires humans into emotional wholeness, real community and bold leadership. She is the visionary behind The Imperfect Boss; an international movement ...
May 18, 2020•32 min
Have you ever wondered how you can be more intentional when it comes to your career? In this week's episode special guest Tiffany Tate shares insightful tips and advice for your inner Career Maven, and offers resourceful thoughts on how to pursue a career with intention! Tiffany is a higher ed professional by day, and by night/weekends she runs her own career coaching & talent development firm, Career Maven Consulting. She helps people get good jobs, and companies retain top talent through 1...
May 11, 2020•30 min
Have you ever thought to yourself, "What in the world is this season of life trying to teach me?" In this week's episode, special guest Nancy Ray shares fresh perspective on how we can embrace every season that life and business has to offer with a graceful heart and a new lens that gives us hope for tomorrow. Nancy Ray is a wife and mama to 3, as well as the host of the Work and Play podcast! She's passionate about living abundantly right where you are, and living a fulfilling life through work...
May 02, 2020•39 min
Welcome to the Musings with Maliquea Podcast! In today's first EVER episode you'll meet host Maliquea Starnes and learn what the show is all about, as Maliquea shares her call to action for women to finally call it quits. Whether it's releasing a limited belief, quitting that habit of negative self talk, or embracing a new season of life with an intentional mindset, Maliquea shares her latest musings and heart with listeners through this introduction to a new journey of self awareness and intern...
Apr 29, 2020•29 min
