Ep 76 - How to turn your children's book idea into a career
Audacious Mamas - Grow, Heal, Thrive: Tips for Mompreneurs and Mama Wantrapreneurs
Release Date: 02/20/2021
AI Hooks vs. Authenticity - The YouTube Truth to Grow Faster
Audacious Mamas - Grow, Heal, Thrive: Tips for Mompreneurs and Mama Wantrapreneurs
The Power of Authentic Content Creation In this episode of the Audacious Mamas show, I discuss the importance of authenticity in content creation. In a digital world filled with templated and over-edited content, being genuine and human is what truly connects with audiences. I share my personal experience with AI tools and belief that while these tools can be helpful, it's the unpolished, human moments that resonate most with viewers. This episode encourages content creators and business owners to focus on being themselves rather than adhering to rigid templates, as...
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Audacious Mamas - Grow, Heal, Thrive: Tips for Mompreneurs and Mama Wantrapreneurs
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Podcast Guesting for Mompreneurs: Establish Authority Quickly
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Podcast Guesting for Mompreneurs: Establish Authority Quickly Hey there! Welcome to Season 7 of the Audacious Mamas show! This week I'm sharing all the reasons why I'm so excited about podcasting and specifically podcast GUESTING for busy mamas in business and mamas who are launching their side hustle or next stream of income. So whether you're thinking about launching your podcast or just looking for an EASY way to create authority in QUICKLY with FAR LESS EFFORT, this is the show for you! Bear with me as I explore a new show notes format I'm testing. Hope this helps! Conquer Your...
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From Overwhelm to Success: How VIP Day Intensives Transform Business
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Keeping it real here. Sharing my process of finding the right business model to sustain my business and keep life moving forward while managing my children's increased mental and physical needs. Introducting as a solution for all the things you can't possibly do before Black Friday and the Holidays. And also as a fantastic offering for service providers who need greater flexibility in their schedule. Enjoy! Introduction: Steph acknowledges the challenges faced over the past year, including juggling parenting responsibilities and work. Emphasizes the need for flexible...
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3 Critical Things Every Business Should Know About ChatGPT Ep. 97
Audacious Mamas - Grow, Heal, Thrive: Tips for Mompreneurs and Mama Wantrapreneurs
Hey there! In this podcast, Steph talks about the three critical things you need to know about ChatGPT as a business person. The potential issues businesses face when using AI, specifically ChatGPT. We all want to be more productive but we definitely want to be mindful of some of the downside of AI tools. She points out that ChatGPT might not give you the most up-to-date information because it has yet to be updated since 2021, which could cause problems in the long run. And a LOT of wasted time. Also, ChatGPT's generated content might lead to copyright issues because the content may not...
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AI Problems People Aren't Talking About and Why You Should Care
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AI Problems People Aren't Talking About and Why You Should Care Steph has been discussing the use of AI for productivity. Here she focuses on being aware of the potential risks associated with using AI that people aren’t talking about but can have a major impact on your brand. Discussing the limitations of Chat GPT and problems we can run into if we’re not aware. One big one is the fact that data was pulled before 2021, so any new research with a present-day focus isn’t accurate. As a single parent with a bunch of parenting challenges and more time and caregiving needed,...
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Reality Check: When being a mom interrupts business plans
Audacious Mamas - Grow, Heal, Thrive: Tips for Mompreneurs and Mama Wantrapreneurs
I've missed you! I love podcasting. I love creating content. And I so love being able to help people and earn a living. But, reality check, being a mom will interrupt business. Period. And these past two months have been rough. What we've all been through is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. And the amount of time, energy, and focus has been above and beyond anything I could have predicted. Stuff happens, and we need to be prepared. So this episode is about what life throws our way and how we as caregivers will likely take a hit when someone gets sick, needs to be...
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Staying in the Light Through Dark Times - Best Year of Your Life Game
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There's no question that these are dark times. I accept that. Heaps of doom and gloom are being served to us, and it's nearly impossible to dodge. Important news and events impact our lives and the lives of fellow humans. But dwelling in the darkness doesn't serve us, and we will all be better off finding ways to reach for and stay in the light. I believe that when we're in dark times, it's a good idea to focus on what's good and possible, find more purpose, and create ways to make life better. Doing so has a positive ripple effect in life, and anyone around us can feel it. It creates hope...
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Mother's Day - Honoring Moms through loss - celebrating YOU!
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Mother's Day - Honoring Moms through loss - celebrating YOU! Man, it has been a crazy wild last two years, and I was thinking about this episode and how to honor moms and all that moms have been through because I think of all that people have been through, the most significant weight has been put upon mothers and mother figures, caregivers, for sure, over the last two years. And so some moms are just spent and at their wit's end, and some mothers, through all of this, have learned to figure out more self-care, how to realign themselves, maybe with better jobs or with delegating things...
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Laurie Wright is an example of patient persistence and going with the flow when inspired. Laurie shares her inspiration to write her first book and the many years that passed before she had the courage and time as a busy mom to dive and do something with it.
This interview is timely because Laurie's books are all about supporting kids, something all ours need in this time of quarantine. Many moms are home and out of work, not by choice, and looking for motivation to pursue an idea or passion, especially one that can bring in more income. I want to share this episode to show you what's possible for you.
In this episode, we cover...
- What inspired Laurie to write her first book
- How long it took and the circumstances that led to her revisiting her book and deciding to get it published
- What's the investment for getting a children's book published
- Common challenges and mindset issues for people getting their book off the ground
- Laurie's bulk book orders on Amazon
- Her husband becoming co-owner of the business and working part-time in his day job
- Domestic life: how Laurie and her husband divided time and chores
- Early success with her books and the road to becoming a book coach
- Importance of not getting caught in perfection
- How many books Laurie sells in a day
- Pushing through perfection
- "If you try, you can either be successful or be unsuccessful. But if you're unsuccessful, you get the experience. "
Where to find more about Laurie
Laurie's Website
https://lauriewrightauthor.com/
Laurie's books on Facebook - Mindful Mantras for Kids
https://www.facebook.com/LaurieWrightAuthor/
The Writer's Way Podcast
https://lauriewrightauthor.com/category/thewriterswaypodcast/
Publishing and marketing children's books - Laurie's courses
https://www.marketingforchildrensauthors.com/
Children's Author Resource Bank - FREE Resources
https://www.marketingforchildrensauthors.com/products/courses/view/1031935
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