Lessons Learned
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I'm back!! In this episode, I recount all of the craziness that's been going on in life. Yes, I say the "f" word, so I'm marking it as explicit. Basically, I've been through a lot in the last year and I know so many of you can relate! Let's learn together. Let's do some introspection and grow and learn from mistakes made.
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Q&A Session
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Just a quick Q&A Session from all of the questions I keep getting in my emails and DM's. I also offer a bit of advice and give a few book and podcast recommendations. If you haven't already, ready Ruth Soukup's book "Do It Scared," where she outlines how fear presents itself in our lives and strategies to overcome it. I highly recommend this to almost everyone because a common thing I hear is "I'm scared." We've all been there, so I get it! But moving forward IS possible and you owe it to yourself to get through it! I genuinely appreciate all of the questions and do my best to answer as...
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Episode 3: Bringing it all Together and Getting Clients
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AHHHHH! I'm so excited to share this episode with you all! This is where we put the rubber to the road. This is where you actually make this business WORK. I talk about how to market your business, what to post, how to network, and I answer a few common questions that I get asked frequently. This episode connects the other 2 together to give you the full blueprint I used to start my business and be successful. I am planning to offer my templates to those needing them for $5.99 per set. Each set will have several different documents/posts/graphics in them. I have not made them live yet,...
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Episode 2: Building the Foundation
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In this episode, I recap the essentials from Episode 1 and start by adding more information about the list of services. I also talk about the fee structure I use and how I set it up to make the most sense for my target audience. I cannot stress this enough: everything you do should be influenced by your target audience! At the end, I touch very briefly on getting my business setup with the state (which I talked about in the first episode) and opening at least one bank account to keep your business finances separate from your personal finances. If you have questions, comments, or...
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Episode 1: Intro and How to Get Started
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Hello, all! Thank you so much for being here and for listening. This is a somewhat content-heavy episode so be prepared to take notes or save it for later listening. In this episode, I tell you all a bit about me and my background in HR. I then go on to discuss the very first steps anyone must take to start their own consulting business. Please note: this is not legal advice nor is it meant to be an exact "to-do." My goal here is simply to provide enough information on how I, myself, got started so that you are inspired to pursue your dreams, too. This is only part 1 of a few (not sure how...
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3.6 Love-Part 2
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In part 2, I introduce Dr. John Gottman and his Four Horsemen, which are predictors of relationship demise (gottman.com). I also go in-depth with some personal experiences and relate them to these. I talk about past trauma and why it is so necessary to heal our wounds. I also relate to Gottman's theory and break things down a bit further. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the Facebook group or email me!
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3.5 The Love Episode Pt. 1
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As promised, here is part 1 of the Love episode! Trigger warning: I mention polyamory and "throuples" and non-heteronormative relationships This episode covers Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love (simplypsychology.org) as well as Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages (5lovelanguages.com). It's a little messy, but I explain the triangle and the points Sternberg makes. There are many types of love extending beyond romantic love. This is research from 1986 so it's nothing new. But many people have never heard of this. Looking at the triangle, we can make several deductions about how we experience...
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How I Started My Business with Nothing and How YOU Can, Too
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In this episode, I share exactly why I was motivated to start my business and how I got started with no money at all. I share the exact things I did to get it up and going. It is my sincere hope that you find so much inspiration in my story that you are able to pursue YOUR dreams and passions, too. Remember, you are already worthy and deserving. Do as Jen Sincero says and "feed fear a suck-it sandwich" and go out and make it happen!!!
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3.3 Drifting-Moving Away from Our Life's Purpose
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Here are my notes for this episode, taken mostly from Napoleon Hill's "Outwitting the Devil: the Secrets to Freedom and Success." Go get a copy STAT! It's so good. Also, at the end, find my reference in regards to the American School System. Drifting-as defined by Napoleon Hill -occurs when one stops thinking for themselves and they begin to simply “go with the flow” -they have no destination in mind, no goal, or ultimate idea of what their purpose might be or how to pursue it...
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3.2 The Anatomy of a Goal
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Here is the outline for the show: The “will” and the “way”-Mel Robbins When the will and way are present, your brain will work behind the scenes to help you. · Why we set goals o Have something to look forward to o Give us a roadmap to follow · What makes a good goal o Make is specific and measurable o SMART ...
info_outlineWelcome to step 2 of changing your life! Today's episode is about writing down (or typing out) your goals. Sit down and really take time to write or type all of the things you want to accomplish or achieve in your life. Don't hold back! Be as lofty or as minimal as you'd like, but be specific. Step 1 was about making the decision to change and step 2 is deciding what it is we want to do. We're creating the roadmap to our new life.
Please share with me what this taught you or how it helped you, what came up for you during this exercise. Email me at [email protected] and put "podcast" in the subject line. I do respond to everyone who emails me so you can trust it is genuinely me with whom you are communicating.