Powerhouse Women has experienced some phenomenal growth not just as a community but as a BUSINESS over the past year, and I’ve spent a lot of time dissecting exactly what contributed to that growth so that I can share ALL of it with you...because I do believe that as you’re making the big IMPACT you’re making, you also deserve to But as I’ve reflected back on the past year, I’ve realized that the biggest catalyst to our growth has come from a few huge MINDSET shifts...and I can’t wait to share e...
Jan 28, 2020•22 min
If you are a human being, you probably experience anxiety and stress in some form in your everyday life. In a world where words like “hustle” and “busy” tend to be glorified, it’s no wonder why many of us are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and ultimately burned the F out. If you’re anything like me you can totally relate to this at one point or another. Stevie Wright is a certified Self Love Coach who specializes in helping women heal their anxiety holistically. Stevie has spent the last several...
Jan 23, 2020•38 min
If there is one thing I’ve heard almost every successful entrepreneur admit, it’s that at one point or another they felt like a TOTAL imposter. Like “who am I” to be starting this business, writing this book, or making this impact? Can you relate? If you have ever wrestled with self-doubt or fear around stepping into your bigger purpose, you are SO not alone. Today I’m going to give you a little perspective shift on imposter syndrome that helped FREE me up, and I believe it can help do the same ...
Jan 21, 2020•14 min
Do you ever wonder how to make yourself stand out in a sea of other people offering similar products and services to yours? Well my guest today knows a thing or two about creating success in a crowded industry, and she now mentors others in how to do the same. Erin Dimond is an online fitness coach AND business coach for fitness coaches. She is someone who I look up to and have learned SO much from - we met in a business mastermind and I was immediately blown away by her business knowledge and u...
Jan 16, 2020•43 min
We talk a lot in the Powerhouse Women community about getting OUT of your own way and into action around your big ideas and dreams. But how do you ACTUALLY do that, especially in the face of the inevitable fear, self-doubt, and resistance that comes along with it? In this episode we talk about: What accountability is and how it can help you keep your promises to yourself. Why knowing yourself and how you’re wired is key to creating the right kind of accountability. Ideas for how to hold yourself...
Jan 14, 2020•14 min
If you have felt that little nudge that there is MORE for you, you may be in a place where you’re asking yourself, “ok, but what does MORE look like for me? What’s my purpose?” Today I’m chatting with Quinn Tempest about how purpose is actually something we can CREATE. Quinn has made it her mission (and her business) to help entrepreneurs and small business owners uncover their unique purpose and bring it to life in everything they do in their business - both online and off. In this episode we t...
Jan 09, 2020•44 min
Today I’m sharing one of the biggest secrets to success - being a part of mastermind groups. I’ve been a part of both formal and informal mastermind groups for years and they have seriously helped to accelerate both my personal and professional growth. But what IS a mastermind, and how do you know if joining one is right for you? Today I’ll break down my experience and share three of the biggest things I’ve gained from “masterminding” ...not sure if that’s really a word, but it is now. In this e...
Jan 07, 2020•31 min
SHOW NOTES: A brand new year is upon us and I have an important question for you - do you have a vision for what you want the next year to look like? What about for the next 5 years? I’m not just talking about a vision board with photos of places you want to travel and cars you want to drive - do you have a vision for the kind of LIFE you want to live. Carey Conley is a speaker/author and known as the Vision Expert. She has now co-authored a book entitled "Keep Looking Up: Transforming Grief int...
Jan 03, 2020•45 min
I know that this community is full of BIG dreamers who have BIG plans for 2020, and in order to achieve those big plans, it’s probably going to require YOU to grow in the process. the resistance that comes along with leveling up can feel super uncomfortable But I’ve learned that the fastest way through discomfort and resistance isn’t to run from it, it’s to lean IN. In this episode we talk about: What I learned about personal growth from my childhood obsession with Super Mario How avoiding resis...
Dec 31, 2019•10 min
I believe that the most successful people on the planet all prioritize wellness as part of their life. It’s especially important for those of us building businesses or passion projects to take care of the vehicle (our body!) that allows us to fulfill our purpose. I met our guest today at a conference a little over a year ago, and after hearing her inspiring story I knew I had to invite her to share it with all of YOU on the podcast. Brianna Bernard is a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach & Mi...
Dec 26, 2019•43 min
When I look back at 2019, some of my favorite things that happened within Powerhouse Women weren’t even on my radar a year ago. I’ve learned that yes, having a vision and a plan for your life and business is great, but some of the BEST surprises come when you leave a little space in your plans for MAGIC. Today I’m sharing some of the biggest highlights from Powerhouse Women in 2019 - and more than a few of them were NOT part of our original plan for this year...when I say “leave room for magic” ...
Dec 24, 2019•21 min
Ashley Pardo is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner and business coach. Her journey began when she left her steady job in Human Resources and got her Masters in Food Studies. She created and ran her own business as a private chef and nutrition educator for seven years. Ashley now teaches others how to cook in her online cooking school, Quick Fire Kitchen, and coaches women on how to build a positive relationship with food, and how to build a successful wellness business they love. In t...
Dec 19, 2019•40 min
2019 has been such an exciting year for Powerhouse Women! It has also been filled with a lot of big lessons--lessons that I think relate to all of us regardless of what kind of big idea or dream we are chasing. In this episode we talk about: Why it’s important to regularly do a time audit How to carve out more time to focus on the things you’re best at The best investments I made this year to grow myself and my business Let’s connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz...
Dec 17, 2019•20 min
Have you ever let a challenge or a difficult experience in your life start to define WHO you are and how you see yourself? Our guest today knows a thing or two about that, and she’s now sharing her story in the bestselling book “New Again” in hopes of helping others find new perspective on life, and the inevitable challenges that come with it. At the peak of the recession, Andy Ptacek co-founded a marketing company. 10 years and a thriving business later, Andy was diagnosed with brain cancer--wh...
Dec 12, 2019•46 min
Do you ever wait to feel “ready” or for things to be “perfect” before you get started? Then today’s episode is for you! We’ll talk about: How sometimes in life you just have to leap before you feel “ready” That perfectionism is often a sneaky excuse to procrastinate My embarrassing lesson in letting go of perfectionism that happened when I published my book Let’s connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity...
Dec 10, 2019•18 min
The best business ideas are often born out of a desire to fulfill a need, and our guest today knows a little something about that. Jessica McPhaul got her start making costumes for a small youth theatre in Arizona when she was 16. A few years later, she moved to LA to attend fashion school and has been working steadily in film/tv ever since...including some shows that you’ve probably heard of including Dancing with the Stars and House of Cards. Her fashion background, combined with a gap that sh...
Dec 05, 2019•54 min
When you’re chasing a BIG idea, it requires BIG thinking. The opportunities, solutions, or creative ideas we see available to us are limited only by our own mind...so today I’m sharing the exercise I use in my own life to trick my mind into thinking BIGGER. This one exercise alone has led to new business ideas, more creative problem solving, In this episode we’ll talk about: The power of our own minds to limit (or expand) the opportunities, solutions, and ideas that we see The ONE question that ...
Dec 03, 2019•20 min
Is there actually a formula for how to be happier? Today we’re talking all about the topic of happiness and some simple daily habits that can make a radical difference in how happy you feel. My guest today is Danny J - an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and storyteller. One of my favorite things about her is, she is as real as they come. If you follow her on social media you know that she uses her real life stories to engage with her audience, teach life lessons and in...
Nov 29, 2019•56 min
Do you ever look around at people who are doing things you really want to be doing, and compare your progress to theirs? No? Am I the only one who does that? If I could go back in time and share one message with my younger self it would be this: All great things have humble beginnings that people on the outside rarely see. Don’t be afraid to start SMALL. I’m sure a few of you listening needed to hear this reminder too, so today we’re talking about what the first SMALL steps look like to create y...
Nov 26, 2019•15 min
Today’s guest is a serious powerhouse...and unless you’ve been living under a rock I would bet that you’ve come across her content at least once, and you’ve probably shared it with your most ambitious girlfriends. Natalie Ellis is the creator and co-ceo of BossBabe, one of the fastest growing online communities of ambitious women. With a global online community of over 1.8 Million women, its mission is to inspire and support women to turn their dreams into a reality through building successful b...
Nov 21, 2019•44 min
If you are looking for support around starting or scaling a business, a passion project, or you are just looking to feel more supported in LIFE then today’s episode is for you. It breaks my heart when I hear women share that they don’t feel supported by the people around them...maybe you’ve felt that way in the past. I’m also a big believer in taking 100% responsibility for my experience in life...so if I’m not feeling supported, the first place I look is at what I could do to change that feelin...
Nov 19, 2019•21 min
No one wants to believe that they could be the victim of an attack, but statistically speaking one in three women will be at some point in their life and my guest today is on a mission to change that statistic At 20 years old, Tiffany Armstrong fought off an attacker using the only 3 basic self-defense moves that she knew at the time. The attack lit a fire in her, and she went on to earn 2 different 2nd degree black belts and develop an online street-smart self-defense curriculum for women. She ...
Nov 14, 2019•47 min
If you have a goal of making a BIG impact (and if you listen to this podcast I’m guessing you do) then you’re not going to be able to do it alone. But how do you know when you’re ready to outsource things or hire some help? I am IN this exact season right now so today I’m breaking down a few of the ways I’ve changed my mindset around outsourcing and hiring, and how I knew I was ready for that next step in building a team. In this episode we talk about: The difference between outsourcing and hiri...
Nov 12, 2019•23 min
You don’t have to choose between making a living and making a difference, and my guest today is living proof. Jess Ekstrom is the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a company she started as a junior in college in 2012. For every headband sold, a headband is given to a child with cancer. The company has been featured on the TODAY Show, Vanity Fair, Seventeen, Good Morning America and more--But more importantly, they've donated over 350,000 headbands sick children. Jess is also a professional s...
Nov 07, 2019•53 min
In this episode we talk about: Playing things out in our minds before deciding how to respond to a situation Why defending yourself against criticism & judgement is a waste of energy The power of taking responsibility for our own actions and experiences, even in situations where we feel hurt If you loved this podcast you’ll love Lori’s Earn Your Happy podcast! Subscribe via iTunes and leave her a review HERE Join us at Event Luv January 7-11, 2020! Learn more and book a 15 minute call to get...
Nov 05, 2019•46 min
Life as we know it can change in an instant - and that is exactly what our guest today experienced just over a year ago when a car accident changed the course of her career and life. Dr Mallory Fox is the owner of Foxy FIT and co-owner of Baptiste Power Yoga Phoenix. She loves to serve her community through mindful movement and conscious connection. She is also a fellow Lululemon ambassador which is how we met, so it’s no surprise that she lists her addictions as “Lululemon and coffee” Our inten...
Oct 31, 2019•50 min
I wish I could tell you that I’ve always been naturally willing to play BIG and risk failure, that I’ve coached myself through my own limiting beliefs without any outside help, and that I’ve always had the grit to keep going in pursuit of a goal when everything in me wants to quit. I haven’t. Maybe you’re able to create success without having any outside support, but if I’m being totally transparent I’ve never made massive leaps without first creating MASSIVE accountability for myself. And today...
Oct 29, 2019•36 min
In this episode you will learn: Ideas for different types of events you could add to your business How to leverage an event to create additional revenue and serve your audience in new ways A few key things we wish we would have known before starting our own events Why creating and selling a next-step offer is an act of LOVE Connect with today’s guests! Lori Harder instagram.com/loriharder Loriharder.com Amber Lilyestrom instagram.com/amberlilyestrom amberlilyestrom.com Jocelyn Freeman instagram....
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr
Do you ever feel stuck or totally uninspired when you go to create content? I feel you girl...I mean, I wrote a whole book and I swear I get the worst writer’s block when it comes to writing an Instagram caption… Well today we’re talking about how you can create the HABIT of feeling more inspired, by starting a daily writing practice. This has seriously changed my LIFE over the past few months and it has led to not only the inspiration behind podcast episodes and social media posts, but even som...
Oct 22, 2019•25 min
There are so many powerhouse MOMS in our community, and if there is one theme I’ve heard almost every single mom I know talk about struggling with, it’s MOM GUILT. Today we’re tackling the topic of guilt and why (whether you are a mom or not) the expectations we put on ourselves can cripple our ability to make the impact we know we’re meant to make. My guest is Shira Nelson, the founder of MomBeyondBaby where she helps moms become their best and live a life of fulfillment. Shira has coached thou...
Oct 17, 2019•34 min
