You play a role in all aspects of your relationships, life, and business. You are responsible for taking responsibility and being accountable for what's yours to own. AND it's not all your fault. There's also another side to every story, a lot of circumstances outside of our control, and a lot of chemical reactions we just can't take all the responsibility for when it doesn't go as planned. This episode is all about taking responsibility for what's yours and leaving the rest, letting it go, and ...
Apr 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 199
The phrase, "You’re the creator of your own reality" changed JJ Flizanes' life. In this episode, my guest JJ and I talk about the law of attraction as it relates to business and manifesting and creating the life, dreams, and reality that you desire. JJ turns a lot of what you may have heard about the law of attraction and manifestation upside down and unpacks it in a way that's easy to understand and wrap your mind around. She gives us a clear path forward to matter where we are in relation to m...
Apr 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 198
What defines success? According to the dictionary, success is defined to mean, “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” But today, we’re digging a little deeper into what defines success for YOU and being unapologetic in your pursuit of whatever that looks like. "Marketing is the tool to help you succeed but if you don't know what success means to you, you'll be on the hamster wheel forever." - Amanda McKinney My guest, Amanda McKinney breaks down the concept of defining success for yourself i...
Apr 12, 2023•51 min•Ep. 197
There’s no shortage of difficult people in the world. You can find difficult people in the workplace, groups and organizations, in your relationships, and who knows... maybe you even live with a difficult person! Learning how to deal with difficult people is a tool we need in our toolbox because it helps us to navigate these situations with more ease each and every time they come up. As we learn how to deal with difficult people, we create better habits and scripts so we can stress less, use les...
Apr 05, 2023•56 min•Ep. 196
For those of us who haven't dove headfirst into Reels and still love sharing images on social media, what are the best practices when it comes to the pictures we post online? How can we take better pictures for social media that allow us to show up as the authentic, trustworthy, professionals we are? In this episode of She Built This, my guest, Bonnie Dickson, Business Visibility Strategist, and Photographer gives us a snapshot of how to take good pictures for social media and create a scroll-st...
Mar 29, 2023•25 min•Ep. 195
How do we create sparks of interest in our marketing and invoke curiosity through our content? How do we get our readers and listeners to want MORE? In this podcast episode, we get into the five questions to ask yourself when creating content to create more curiosity and excitement for those consuming it. You want potential clients and customers to land on your website and be intrigued enough to take action. You want them to read your social media post or your email newsletter and say, “I must l...
Mar 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 194
Your business blogging questions answered! I often get asked by clients and fellow business owners questions like, “Is blogging still relevant?” “Isn’t blogging dead?” “Who should start a blog?” “How often should I blog?” And of course, “What should I blog about?” Starting a blog is an exciting journey and can come with a lot of questions. It’s important to set up your blog in a way that helps to grow your business and expand your reach. In this episode of the She Built This podcast, my guests A...
Mar 15, 2023•54 min•Ep. 193
Affect vs Effect: Using Curiosity to Improve Your Writing with Mignon Fogarty Calling all word nerds, grammar-lovers, and content creators who want to improve your writing! This episode with The Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty -queen of quick and dirty grammar tips that’ll elevate your writing and feed your curiosity about the English language. In this episode, Mignon shares her own story of entrepreneurship and how she started The Grammar Girl podcast, some grammar tips in response to what I often...
Mar 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 192
Why is curiosity important for success? Where does curiosity come from? And is there such a thing as too much? In this episode of She Built This, my guest, Karen Kenney, and I get curious about curiosity and why it’s important. Karen’s a unique, engaging, and inspiring speaker and in my opinion, always brings a perspective that’s counter to all the shoulds, due to her own level of curiosity and looking at things in a different way. She identifies as a super curious person, I identify as curious ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 191
Why Does Customer Experience Matter? Investing time, energy, and money into considering what our clients are experiencing on the other end can be the difference between your brand being like everyone else's and being UNFORGETTABLE. In this week's episode, with my dear friend and pro-business collaborator, Lindsay Taylor, we get into that and more! Lindsay is one of my favorite people and bestest friends! Our friendship is such a great example of one of those connections I was talking about in la...
Feb 22, 2023•53 min•Ep. 190
We hear so much about making a personal connection with clients and customers, especially when it comes to the content we're creating. But how do you really do that? What even is connection, anyway? There's so often stuff going on behind the scenes around here that I want to share with you and pull out little nuggets and takeaways from, and having just FOUR podcast publishing Wednesdays in February isn’t enough… Especially when you bite off a topic that's just a little too big to chew like Conne...
Feb 18, 2023•37 min•Ep. 189
I'm getting into a topic near and dear to my heart and talking about networking, connecting, and relationship-building. How to meet other entrepreneurs and head into networking events (both virtual and in-person) with more confidence and chutzpah! I cover: How to pick and choose networking opportunities that are right for YOU as an entrepreneur Things to consider before, during, and after a networking event What kinds of questions to ask to keep the vibes high in a conversation How to be THE per...
Feb 15, 2023•40 min•Ep. 188
ADHD Coach, Shelly Lyons takes a holistic approach, strengths-based approach to her work with ADHD business owners and entrepreneurs. Shelly helps individuals hone their skills and implement strategies to navigate all areas of life - personally, professionally, and academically. In this episode: Shelly shares her experience as an entrepreneur with ADHD What the term "ADHD" means? And what is it not? Common misunderstanding and myths around ADHD Challenges entrepreneurs with ADHD specifically fac...
Feb 08, 2023•47 min•Ep. 187
My guest this week, Milton Stewart is the host of the "Do it for the Gram Podcast" I discovered his show on my own seemingly endless quest to determine and learn about my Enneagram type. What I learned when I began this journey, and what you'll learn in this episode is that a simple online Enneagram test isn't always the most accurate way to land on your type. You'll also find that simply learning your Enneagram type isn't the actual "work" - the work is using it as an awareness tool, a guide fo...
Feb 01, 2023•54 min•Ep. 186
If you've been doing this entrepreneurship thing for any length of time now... ...You’ve probably got more content than you even realize hiding all sorts of places. And still, you probably sit down some days, ready to create content and you feel like you have NOTHING to say and share. It's high time for a content overhaul! In this episode, we’re going to take stock of what you already have so you can reuse and repurpose it into MORE and effectively get your message out into the world. This episo...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 185
Today we're getting into everyone's favorite and least favorite topic of all time... social media! My guest Andréa Jones, social media strategist and host of the Savvy Social podcast brings a fresh perspective to help you reframe your relationship to social media, take out some of the confusion, and make nice with the dreaded algorithm! Andrea shares her inspiring backstory about perseverance and sticking with something as well as busts myths about social media that will help YOU grow your prese...
Jan 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 183
Is 2023 your year? Are you considering starting your own podcast, guesting on others' podcasts, and want to learn all you can before diving in? There's no better way to gain insight than from those who've walked the path before you! In this collaborative episode, you'll get insight and advice from three experienced podcasters giving their two cents on the obstacles they've faced and successes they've had along the way! In this episode, I'm joined by two familiar faces: Alesia Galati and Lisa Zaw...
Jan 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 181
I think often about my upcoming transition to the next decade. At the time of recording this, I'm three and some change years away and I've already put a lot of thought into what I want the big celebration to 4-0 to look like! I also have a little list of things (shocker, I know) started that I'd like to accomplish before I hit the milestone. But until recently, I hadn't considered any sort of countdown ritual or project. My guest today, Stephanie McLaughlin, host of the Forty Drinks podcast and...
Jan 04, 2023•54 min•Ep. 180
Ever look forward to a break, holiday, or vacation SO MUCH only to have it let you down and not go as planned? That's what happened to me this past holiday season and I decided to share the behind-the-scenes story about the entrepreneur who couldn't take a break. Or at least, not the one she'd planned for. I hope you enjoy and get some side-splitting (not LITERAL side-splitting, leave that to me...) laughter out of this one, as well as glean some insights and takeaways. Links Mentioned: Marketin...
Jan 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 184
The last She Built This episode of 2022! I'm popping in to share a few final thoughts before the New Year. And don't worry, these are relatively evergreen a-ha's and will be applicable no matter when you listen! I wanted this episode to feel like we’re having a cozy conversation over a hot beverage and roaring fire and chat with you about: Three tiny takeaways from the past year Focus and direction for 2023 What I learned about "doing enough" How to play it by ear without losing your cool How to...
Dec 28, 2022•29 min•Ep. 182
A lot happened this past year in the way of content creation. If you aren’t into videoing yourself performing dance moves, lip-syncing, and you don't have a cute little dog dressed in a tutu to record... you may have felt that you had a hard time keeping up with the fast-moving content train. You’re not behind. You're OK. I'm OK. We're OK! In this episode, I'll share five little content lessons from the past year that I'm taking forward with me into 2023 to help improve my message, content, and ...
Dec 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 179
Got events on your mind for 2023? Did you know that there are over 17 types of different events to collaborate with others on, host, and present at!? In this episode, you'll discover how events are live and well and what audiences REALLY want heading into the New Year. You'll hear new possibilities when it comes to events and how to consider which type is right for you, depending on where you are in your business journey. My guest Shay Wheat of Grace & Ease Productions, Inc. shares about: Wh...
Dec 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 176
Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,300 episodes has been downloaded 3.5 million times, in more than 175 countries. In this episode, Doug shares keys to being a great podcaster (and guest) and how to use podcasting to grow and evolve your business. We get into: How Doug started his podcast What he sees podcasters and guests doing that makes him cringe What you need to consider before starting a podcast of your own How to be a great gues...
Dec 07, 2022•45 min•Ep. 175
Do you long for more space in your life? Do you want to feel less busy and reactive? More focused? And more engaged in your relationships and life as a whole? It might be time to make more SPACE. My guest this week, Daniel Sih, shows us how unplugging from digital technology is more than just a way to survive all the noise and headaches... it's a way to help you THRIVE and live your best life! In this conversation, we get into: Why making space from our digital devices and tech is needed What th...
Nov 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 178
Don't get scared by the word "system" in today's episode title! Systems always have to don't equate to platforms and tools. Complicated doesn't mean more valuable. This episode will help you reframe your perception of systems and show you simple ways to be more present in the task at hand instead of struggling to figure out what's next. In this Episode: What the word “system” really means How to rethink systems, tools, automation, and more What three systems you probably NEED and how to figure o...
Nov 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 177
This episode is one of many I plan to share around organization, routines, systems, and structures for more productivity, peace, and ease. I often get asked questions like: What on earth do you DO all day in your business!? How do you structure your day? What's your routine? How do you stay so organized? And from those who aren’t entrepreneurs, I get asked how I stay on track and know what to do without a boss telling me what I'm doing every day In this episode, I'll get into the types of tasks ...
Nov 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 174
In this episode, Tina and I dance into all sorts of topics in including how to think about the client journey, why we need to be our own forensic investigators, and how to increase streams of revenue for more success. Plus, what that REALLY looks like and breaks down to. Tina brings home for us that business CAN be easier, and shows us tangibly HOW to get started in making space for more ease, flow, and income-generating activities. In this Conversation: Tina's entrepreneurial journey Where Tina...
Nov 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 173
Your website should make your life EASIER, not harder! There are so many rules around what a website should and shouldn't include, should and shouldn't be... my guest in this week's episode, Teresa Schlup shares how it's OK to break the rules and design a website and the systems behind it that work to support YOU and the life you want to create with your business. We get into: What Teresa is doing differently as a website designer and what her unpopular opinion is How less is more when it comes ...
Nov 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 172
Collaborating with others isn't always the EASIEST choice. But it can be the best choice for you, your vision, your business, and your visibility. It can make things less lonely, help you go further faster, open you up to new opportunities, and land you places you never even dreamed of! Collaborations can create a ripple effect that allow you to impact MORE lives, more people, and they are often much bigger and beyond what you can create alone. In this episode, I share lessons learned about coll...
Oct 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 171
Specifically in New Hampshire, women represent only 37% of current NH House and Senate members. Today's guest, Crystal Paradis, is on a mission to change that by supporting policies that support women and girls in offering skill-based training and community for campaigning for political office and getting involved on state and local levels. Even if you're not local to NH, you can glean truths and practices from this episode that can be applied no matter where you live as well as learn more about...
Oct 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 170
