Looking for evidence that guesting builds your business? It's tucked inside here - take a listen to successful podcasters and guests, Shana + Vanessa of Budget Besties. 🚀🚀🚀 Got Podcast FUEL? PODCASTING amped up the Budget Besties Business growth. Podcasting is their secret weapon to multiple six-figure success for you to achieve your own financial freedom. 💳Are you paying for the past instead of investing in your future? 💵How are you financing your business for future growth? 🏦Imagine...
Dec 26, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling to put a good podcast episode together? Or, worried about how to put things together as a guest? If you've found yourself needing to record an episode and you are in a staring contest with the blank cursor hours before it's time for your episode to drop, this episode is for you. Know this! You're not alone. Podfade is a growing phenomenon that crushes podcasters' dreams. Over 90% of podcasters don't make it past episode 8... But not you. You're in it for ...
Dec 19, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want to know how being a guest on the right podcast can generate leads, partnerships, and visibility for your business more effectively than traditional marketing? Whether you've got your own show or you solely guest when it comes to leveraging podcasting for your business, you'll learn how evergreen podcasting content grows your impact, influence, and income. 💥💥💥 And...you'll be able to snag the Podcast Standard Operating Procedures for Hosts and Guests one day early when you ...
Dec 12, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Creating a binge-worthy episode is as easy as.... 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ Well, that does simplify it, doesn't it? When's the last time you audited your own show or had your show audited? The only way to get better is to regularly evaluate your podcast. Whether you are a host or guest, today's episode is designed for you to have a heightened awareness of what burns listeners out and what keeps them engaged. Want to create a better show? Follow along to snag 8 podcast audit steps ...
Dec 05, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you weighed down doing all the things in your business? What if there was a way to build your business without it owning you? ↳ Learn how to define success - your way ↳ You can turn your loss into purposeful action. ↳ Transformation happens in the trenches - we grow from failures You don't need to drown in operational chaos, friend. Especially when you understand the difference between your inherent value and your market value. We're getting into that and more! Meet Staci Gray ! Co...
Nov 28, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Know what many podcasters get wrong that their listeners would love for them to get right?... ➡️Think about your own listening habits. What hooks you? What repels you? This episode is a must listen for how you structure an episode in a way that serves your listener and keeps them tuned in for the whole show. Podcasting is easy - when you know the best way to put an episode together that ↳ builds trust ↳ engages your audience ↳ fosters curiosity and action When you get this one thing right, your ...
Nov 21, 2024•15 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast ✨ Are you a TRENDSETTER? Did you know? According to Morning Consult Audience , regular podcast listeners are super consumers and trendsetters. How do you create a trendsetting podcast people want to listen to? 🪝It all starts with a really great hook! You don’t need to spend hours and hours and hours creating a great episode. Instead, when you start with what you want your listener to walk away with, you create an episode that is not only edutaining (listen to episode #238 for more on educating ...
Nov 14, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🍿Got Your Popcorn Ready? Shout "YES!" loud and proud! After all, we do need to practice using our podcasting voices! Hey there, in this episode, we'll pick up where we left off from last week's cliffhanger by answering part B of Andrea's question about voice training for podcasting. This is definitely if you give a moose a muffin story . You see, I knew you needed more than just answers on fine tuning your podcasting voice. You need a deep dive into what it's going...
Nov 07, 2024•24 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast The point of launching your podcast isn't to become the next Joe Rogan or Huberman Labs. You don't need millions of listeners. A loyal following of just 1,000 dedicated listeners can make a massive impact on your business and your mission. On Time To Simplify Podcasting, we are all about getting that first listener to tell the second listener and the third and the fourth and so on. Multiplication works fast! 0:03 It's not time to launch your show....YET! But... 0:26 I'll take...
Nov 04, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast ↳ How important is your voice in podcasting? ↳ How much training do you need before you press record? If you're highly critical about how your voice sounds when you listen to it, I've got you . And...I'm inviting you to be adventurous - join me in contorting our faces in unique, voice amplifying ways as we do vocal exercises in this episode! ↳We'll cover the importance of voice training for aspiring podcasters. Get expert tips on how you can prepare before you launch. We&apos...
Oct 31, 2024•25 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling hearing from God? ⤷Wondering how to find time to pray with the Lord? ⤷Fighting endless distractions? Here's what to do to create space with our heavenly Father. ⁀➴ It starts with one small phrase. Want to know what it is? Tune into this episode to hear from my guest Erika Diaz-Castro, Seminary student and coach who helps Christian women identify and accomplish goals while prioritizing their walk with the Lord. ✅ Register for Her Renewed Strength Conference 📲Tell Me More! What do...
Oct 24, 2024•26 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast You ever notice how things you experienced as a kid turned out to be key components of how you show up as a woman in your business? God uses ALL. OF. IT. Discover 3 things to consider determining whether it is time for you to pivot in your business with my professional podcasting guest, Melissa Llarena, with my incredibly gifted grandson James helping me out in the intro.😍 Melissa invites you to imagine this: What if today's efforts in your business guaranteed you'd feel like you made...
Oct 17, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast How many rejections does it take before you realize it is time to throw in the towel? Well, not your full business of course, but a pivot in a different direction? Let's start the conversation, and...🎉 SURPRISE🎉 I've got a little pivot announcement of my own. ▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။|||| |Hit play to learn more. 📲Tell Me More! What do you want to know about podcasting for your business? ⬇️ ACTION-PACKED RESOURCES + NEXT STEPS ⬇️ Snag Your Standard Ops Procedures for Hosts and Guesting! 🎧🏃🏽♀️...
Oct 14, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In part 2 of this powerful, unconventional episode , Jen introduces Logan Hufford, a recovered sexual addict who shares his journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and healing. Running a business isn't just about running a business. Logan shares how God restored the darkest period of his life, the wounds inflicted on his wife, Carrie, and the journey of recovery they are on. If you find yourself struggling in the thick of the ick right now, know that when you lay them at ...
Oct 08, 2024•34 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast Running a business isn't just about running a business. In this powerful, unconventional episode, Jen introduces Logan Hufford, a recovered sexual addict who shares his journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and healing. Logan discusses the darkest period of his life, the ultimatum from his wife Carrie, and the journey of recovery, both for himself and his family. Boundaries are needed for lasting relationships in business and personal life. All those experiences that ha...
Oct 01, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast When you think of the word entrepreneur , what comes to mind immediately? 🔎 How would you define Mindful Entrepreneurship? 👀What do you think of when I say, "Holy Noticing"? I'm on a mission to go deeper with you as we discover the why behind the what. When you understand how what you do is an outcome of what's going on in that beautiful brain of yours, you're in a powerful position to experience mindful change - transformational change - aligned with God's Word a...
Sep 23, 2024•20 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast Know how we sometimes look past the very obvious thing we need for growth? It's time to give yourself permission to shift your mindset and focus on one crucial aspect for business success. You'll need to say NO to many things that are detracting from the business God called you to build. Let's get to: ↳ Avoiding the noise and the crowds online... ↳ Importance of this One Thing You MUST have! ↳ The ABCs of Client Acquisition ↳ Market Research and Branding ↳ Focus If you'd like...
Sep 17, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Know where most startup entrepreneurs miss the mark? They neglect creating an overarching game plan so they don't know why they are doing what they are doing. A good game plan starts with seeking our Good Father. When you do schedule time with the Father to pray about your business as you seek his direction? 📖✝️In this episode, I invite you to journal along with four Scripture prompts for you and your business. You simply cannot start a business or a podcast in your own strength. You only ...
Sep 09, 2024•21 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast Remember when you were a kid and you played games like duck, duck goose, and Red Rover, Red Rover, Come on over?👧👧🏾👦🏻 Someone told you the rules, but you barely heard them because you were smacking a boy's hand for playing with your ponytail. But despite not hearing the rules you caught on pretty quickly. How did you catch on so quickly? We'll answer that and dive into what to do when you sense someone has stolen your intellectual property. Link to my 3rd grade flashback to Mrs. M...
Sep 02, 2024•16 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast I find tremendous IRONY about branding. What's Your Guess on what that IRONY might be? ⏱When do you build your brand? 🧐How do you build your brand? 🤷How do you know if your branding lands with your ideal clients? Learn 3 Things Your Brand Is NOT! Plus...>>>listen to the full episode to learn a bonus 4th "What Your Brand is NOT!" 🎯Target your brand with 6 powerful questions to gain clarity and confidence about how you show up for the people you serve. ☎️ Tell me about y...
Aug 26, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🧐How do you FIND and KEEP your audience? Hey there, are you ready for another Q +A episode? Me, too! Technically, finding and keeping are two questions and I am totally up for it! Learn exactly what you need to do first, before you light a bunch of money on fire and lose precious time attempting to launch your next thing all on your own. You can learn from other people's mistakes without having to repeat them yourself. You in? Cool. 🚀 Let's go! The answers might just surprise you... ...
Aug 19, 2024•17 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast 🧐 Is Podcasting Sustainable? Great Question! Let's answer it, together! We'll chat about planning and aligning your podcast with your business, ministry or personal goals, and the commitment required to avoid 'podfade.' If you know podcasting is right for you, or you are podcast curious, take the next step to get answers you need to grow online. I offer actionable insights and encouragement to save you from tech overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and procrastination. 📢Join the c...
Aug 12, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Starting a business or a podcast is not easy. You'll need stamina, guts, your intuition, and...a way to simpllify things. The truth is...you do not need ALL. THE. THINGS. You just need a few things to build momentum. Discouragement and hopelessness are common enemies (along with all those shiny objects that threaten solopreneurs). Yet, the odds are not insurmountable. We all need to know the way out! Want to learn the 3 easy steps to take to kick hopelessness and discouragement to the curb?...
Aug 05, 2024•23 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast It's Time To Simplify! When we travel to new places, whether with family loaded in the SUVs, for business opportunities, or to a new home, we can feel a bit out of sorts. Uncertain. Wondering how things are all going to come together. We’re nervited about the adventures – you know – a little bit nervous and a little bit excited all at the same time. In this episode, you'll learn more about where The Empowered Stepmom Podcast is headed...what happens when a podcast goes radio-silent, an...
May 02, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if there was ONE SIMPLE THING YOU COULD DO to reduce anxiousness in your many roles and responsibilities? Would you do it? Let's Get To It! Be sure to catch the next episode, #224, where I share exciting updates for The Empowered Stepmom Podcast's Future! From Strung Out to Steady - episode #222 📲Tell Me More! What do you want to know about podcasting for your business? ⬇️ ACTION-PACKED RESOURCES + NEXT STEPS ⬇️ Snag Your Standard Ops Procedures for Hosts and Guesting! 🎧🏃🏽♀️⤵...
Apr 25, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🤔Are you or someone you know struggling with anxiety? 🤔Do you wish you or someone you love could just be happy and enjoy life? What if there was something you could do to navigate anxiety with grace, wisdom, and patience? Well, Stepmama! There is! Earbuds in for today's episode with my special guest and coach, Dr. Robyn Graham, who has not only experienced anxiety, she's learned how to thrive despite it! Get the book, You, Me, & Anxiety here ! Are you a fellow entrepreneur? Learn...
Apr 18, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever felt the magnetic pull of a dream, so potent yet seemingly out of reach? Same, friend. Same. And yet... What if we're not clear on that dream? What if we're simply stuck in survival mode? Then what? I'll answer that question and more on this episode. Action is necessary to bring clarity. Don't underestimate the micro-actions. They work. It's time to transform your dissatisfaction into a clear statement of faith - that belief and hope for things which you ca...
Apr 11, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you ready to discover the importance of setting boundaries, fostering effective communication, and continuously improving your role within your stepfamily - through the power of the 3 L's? Let's LISTEN | LEARN | LIVE in harmony, together! Co-Parenting Methods, episode #116 Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work -Mini Workshop Practical & Tactical Strategies for Boundaries in Your Home - Episodes 178-187 🎙 178 🎙 179 🎙 180 🎙 181 🎙 182 🎙 183 🎙 184 🎙 185 🎙 186 🎙 187 �...
Apr 04, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you become emotionally resilient? Our next guest, Rebecca Techeira , candidly discusses the initial excitement and subsequent difficulties of stepfamily dynamics. Rebecca talks about differing parenting values and how external pressures affected her choices. Rebecca and her husband repeatedly sought help from "canned solutions" that didn't last. It wasn't until Rebecca worked with a coach that she began to experience her own transformation, and bring her back from the ...
Mar 28, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast When we don't fill ourselves up with the things that we need for survival in this alien land in which we live, we are going to fall to the temptations that are so common. Because Satan is at work. We know this because God's Word says so. Satan himself tells the Lord that he has come from prowling around the ends of the earth, going to and fro. Peter reminds us that he's (Satan) prowling around like a lion, looking for someone to devour. Take a moment and imagine where Satan is pro...
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