It's finally here, THE episode you guys have been asking for -- my journey to reading 100 books in a year. During this solo episode I'm sharing how I found my passion for reading all over again, and how I use it today as a form of self-care. We're also diving into my favorite niche of books, my top tips on utilizing all of the different book formats to your advantage, and how to use book reading as a gateway to form new habits in both your personal life and your business. RESOURCES: Audibl...
Oct 17, 2019•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Annie is the owner + founder of Efficiently Annie LLC. After earning her MBA and with a decade in corporate marketing and operations experience under her belt, she ditched the power suit in pursuit of something more fulfilling. Led by her knack for project management and process organization, she developed a reputation as a dynamic and dependable virtual assistant. But it wasn’t long before she began to realize the need for creative businesses owners to build a stronger foundation of simple, str...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wanted or needed to take time off from your business but felt so much pressure to keep the wheels moving that you didn't even feel like it was an option? In this episode I'm sharing how I was able to take 2 full months off from my business (without it imploding!) - the systems I put in place and the mindset I had to allow myself to do take the time off. I'm also sharing what I'm doing to improve on this in the future. And how you too can set yourself up for success (including...
Oct 03, 2019•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast After quickly realizing a 9-5 desk job was not for her, Sandra Van Der Lee took initiative in creating her own business where she helps service-based businesses take back control over their days and their profit through eliminating, automating, and delegating. In this episode she's sharing how overcomplicating things leads to burn-out and how to prevent this from happening, along with finding scalability for your business the non-traditional way through planning and executing for your business' ...
Jul 27, 2019•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast The other day I was talking to one of my clients about her podcast queue and how long it was, not to mention the 100+ unread emails sitting in her inbox from email lists she’d subscribed to. She was feeling totally overwhelmed by it and guilty that she wasn’t able to “get to it all.” So I shared a story with her from a few months after I started my first business. I was subscribed to over 1000 email lists and tried to read as many of them as I could - with a handful that I absolutely read every ...
Jul 23, 2019•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eden Fried is a successful digital product coach and owner of Rebel Boss Summit - a virtual summit. A few years ago she found herself at her brother's wedding in Budapest sitting across from her brother, listening to him convince her to not go to Law School, but to start her own business instead. When she got back home, she started a blog that turned into a way for her to make money selling digital products - and never went to Law School. Fast forward a few years, she now teaches other creatives...
Jul 19, 2019•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast A few weeks ago while in Missouri, I spilled a venti cup of coffee on my laptop ... but I actually didn't freak out. During this solo episode I'm sharing why I didn't freak out, the online file management tools that I swear by, and what you can do to prepare for any eventuality when it comes to making sure the files on your computer or laptop stay safe. In this episode... How I didn't freak out when spilling a massive cup of coffee on my laptop The steps I took to prevent damage to my lapt...
Jul 17, 2019•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wendy Garrido helps spiritually minded experts get into alignment with who you are today. She's an expert at finding creative solutions where other people see roadblocks. In this episode she's sharing what she's learned about herself, the world, and business along her journey, and what parts transformed her life forever. She's giving us so many amazing tips on how to recognize what's important to remain present, how to connect with that voice inside your head, and why it's best to be looking at ...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kate Jones is the owner of Kate Waldo + Co. and she helps bloggers and influencers who are sick of spending countless hours on administrative work, get and stay organized with the admin tasks of their business so that they can get back to doing what they love. In today’s episodes, we geek out a little over systems, outsourcing, and automations in your business. (You know I love those things too!) We're breaking down what to outsource and knowing when it's time to get support, Kate's favori...
Jul 03, 2019•48 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Season 2! I've learned a lot over the past year of producing the podcast and I'm spilling the beans on my top 5 lessons. And guess what? They apply to more than just podcasting! In fact, they apply to your entire business. I'm also recapping the most played episodes, the most popular advice from Season 1, and what you can expect this season! By popular demand I'm bringing back the "This or That" segment! (Y'all spoke LOUD and clear on instagram stories - 100% of you that voted wanted ...
Jul 01, 2019•30 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah Williams is the owner of Rebel Office and during this live episode she's sharing her go-to systems for setting up and running your business and life properly through intention setting, mindfulness, and workflows. She's also sharing the importance of stepping away from your laptop to get outside every single day and soaking in the moments of gratitude to allow yourself to receive more. Resources: Asana — Our favorite to-do list and project management app. Want an Asana training? DM Ch...
May 15, 2019•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonya is back for part two on the podcast! And we're chatting all about mindset, the power of visualization, her go-to tips to mentally prepare for launches in our businesses and as athletes, plus how to move forward despite fear and work through resistance when it comes to building a team. Tonya helps both athletes and entrepreneurs overcome limiting beliefs so they can take back their power to move forward in your business or sport to achieve the level of success they desire. Resources: Episod...
May 07, 2019•51 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Hannah is a Lifestyle Design Consultant who helps people break their goals, dreams, and desires into actionable steps and then holds them accountable so they can make it happen. In this episode, Hannah shares what exactly "lifestyle design" is and how we can apply it to businesses so we can feel more fulfilled without all the non-stop hustle, plus why she chooses to do things that feel good above all else. Resources: Using Your Mission & Vision Statements to Simplify Decision Making - Ep 12 of t...
Apr 30, 2019•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Braden is your gay best friend but an attorney who can also do your taxes. Helping you reduce confusion and stress when it comes to filing the right paperwork when starting a business. And today he's here to share how you can launch your business legally. Plus the different types of business entities, what they mean, and which one is ideal for you. Be sure to follow Braden on Instagram and check out his website for all of his amazing courses, freebies, and services he has available! Read more at...
Apr 23, 2019•40 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Brainstorming as a Solopreneur Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog Carrie & Jessica met while working at American Girl, and are now the business owners of Wonder: An Idea Studio where they offer creative training sessions and guided brainstorming services when product, process, and other ideation solutions are needed. On today's episode they're sharing a few of their favorite brainstorming techniques for solopreneurs that are featured in their upcoming book: Me, Myself & Ideas: The Ultimate Guide ...
Apr 16, 2019•54 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Living & Running a Business Mindfully with Hannah Lowe Corman and Emily Souder Hannah and Emily are multi-passionate creatives with a passion for sharing how to live mindfully every day. They met online from a coffee chat, are now biz besties, and together created their Facebook Group: Finding Space: a mindful life. In this episode, they share their go-to tips for living mindfully and staying connected to who we are first as humans, and then bringing that into our businesses. Read more at www.bu...
Apr 09, 2019•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Journaling Activity: What's Your Purpose? Knowing why you are running your business is so important! We often will first get clear on who we are serving and how we are serving them, without thinking about why the heck we started our business in the first place. What is the purpose of it in our life? How is it going to get me to my freedom lifestyle? Today's episode is a little different. I'm guiding you through a journaling activity to help you gain clarity on what your purpose is for your busin...
Apr 04, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Simple Steps to Start Utilizing Pinterest for Your Business with Jenny Suneson of Confetti Social Jenny is the genius behind Confetti Social where she helps female entrepreneurs become the life of the party on social media + attract their dream clients by perfecting their Pinterest strategy and growing their traffic, email list, and income. Today Jenny is here to share some incredibly actionable tips for getting started with Pinterest for Business Whether you are brand new and just dipping your ...
Apr 02, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Most Important Part of Running Your Own Business As entrepreneurs we are dreamers - we love to learn and create and think of new ways of serving our audience. We all have a mile-long list of ideas we want to try or content we want to write/produce, but we often let it stop there. Leaving all those ideas on a list somewhere. Today I’m sharing why Implementation is the most important part of being an entrepreneur - and how you aren’t really an entrepreneur if you aren’t implementing. I’m also ...
Mar 28, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast PR Strategies to Steal From Influencers and Use in Your Service-Based Business with Katherine McDermott of Slightly Savvy & Swipe Up Podcast Katherine is the founder of Slightly Savvy and the Swipe Up Podcast where she helps influencers work with brands on collaborations of their dreams. Today she's here to share all of her knowledge of working on brand collaborations with us and give us some strategies that we can steal from world of influencers - because let's be honest, who wouldn't want to g...
Mar 26, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dubsado's New Features: What to Know & How to Use Them In your Biz Dubsado just celebrated their 3rd birthday! And they spoiled their users with some amazing feature releases! Today I'm going through all 5 feature releases, why they are so amazing, and how you can use them in your business. Save 20% on your first payment of Dubsado with coupon code "chelseabfoster" -- www.chelseabfoster.com/dubsado Want to truly understand Dubsado and feel confident using it with your clients? Save your seat in ...
Mar 07, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trust, Problem-Solving, & Tolerances: Preventing Burnout While Growing an Agency from the Ground Up with Ashley Mahoney of Hello Big Idea Ashley Mahoney, Owner & Creative Direct of Hello Big Idea, grew her creative agency from nothing. She went on an Eat, Pray, Love trip to reconnect with herself and see if she could make this idea she had work. 3 months later, she returned home with a company and began growing an agency. Today she's sharing how she's been able to grow so fast and prevent hersel...
Mar 05, 2019•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to Know When to Invest In a Tool for Your Business Knowing when to stay on the free plan and when it's time to upgrade to the paid plan of a tool (like Asana/Trello, Zapier, Acuity/Calendly) can be tricky. Even trickier -- when is it time to switch away from free tools to a tool that is only paid? Today I'm sharing how I go about thinking through this decision with my clients and for my own business. If you're wondering if now is the time to start paying for a tool, listen. Ready to let go o...
Feb 28, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Turning Your Creative Outlet Into a Business That You Love with Ashley Hasty of Hasty Book List Ashley Hasty was burning out, trying to make a 4-hour (each way) commute work with a job she loved in a career she loved teaching fashion history - and she needed something to help relieve her anxiety and help her focus on the positives. So she leaned on a creative hobby to distract herself on the long drives and help her find joy again. She began listening to audiobooks and sharing her thoughts her b...
Feb 26, 2019•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following Your Intuition, Staying Consistent, & Cultivating In-Person Relationships with Chelsea B Foster (and Special Interviewer Monica Woodhams) It's episode 50!!!!! And today we are turning the tables on Chelsea and interviewing her. Special Guest Interviewer, Monica Woodhams, is here to dig deep into Chelsea's winding journey to running a business and living a life she loves. Want to be on the show? Email podcast@chelseabfoster.com with your ideas. Read more at www.burnoutproofyourbiz.com W...
Feb 21, 2019•54 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Navigating Anxiety, Unhappiness, and Burnout to Create Your Own Version of Success with Jessica Rodriguez Jessica's roller coaster journey of becoming an entrepreneur starting with Jessica craving a way to gain some level of control in her life. She started by focusing on her health while sharing with an online community that held her publicly accountable and eventually led to her make her first online business. In the early days of her entrepreneurial journey, Jessica bounced from one business ...
Feb 20, 2019•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 5 Most Influential Books for My Business (and Life) Y’all asked for book review episodes and I’m more than happy to give ‘em to ya! In this episode we’re talking about the books that have most influenced me both as a business owner and as a person + why I think they should be on your list too! Want help implementing everything you're learning in your reading? Schedule a private 60-minute Strategy Session with me to get started today! Use code PODCASTLISTENER to get $50 off your first session...
Feb 16, 2019•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taking Inspired, Aligned Action & Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies in Your Business with Kelly Marcyniuk Kelly Marcyniuk is the founder of The Freedom Babe - a platform, brand and tribe that teaches millennial women how to design a life that makes people wonder if you even have a job. Whether you're building a freedom based business or striving for a life filled with wine + dining and first class travel, Kelly's got you covered. Kelly believes you shouldn't have to compromise your freed...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Biz Real Talk: Feeling Uninspired Sometimes is Normal + What To Do About It Everyone says owning your own business is a roller coaster full of ups and downs -- but we often only get to see the ups. Even though we all have those downs too. So today I'm breaking the silence on feeling down in your business and how we all feel uninspired sometimes. Plus I'm sharing what I'm doing to help me get re-inspired and feel connected to my business again and how you can do it too. Read more and download you...
Feb 14, 2019•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Using Systems to Help You Scale Your Business Fast with Avani Miriyala Avani Miriyala helps freelancers get more dream clients and scale sustainably to 6-figures and beyond. On this episode, she gives tips for how you can work less, get more clients, add massive value, and make a whole lot of money using the right systems. She also is sharing how to get started as a freelancer and some of her favorite systems for creating sustainable growth. Download your free gift from Avani - Client Magnet Roa...
Feb 05, 2019•47 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast 
