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189: Messy Action in Motion: Dreaming Up What’s Next

The Messy Success Podcast

Release Date: 05/28/2025

214: How We Can Boost the Creative Economy (and Why It Matters) show art 214: How We Can Boost the Creative Economy (and Why It Matters)

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What if growing your business wasn’t about hustling harder—but about helping each other rise? In this episode, Elizabeth pulls back the curtain on her newest passion project: The Elevate Economy, a bold experiment to prove that community really is currency. You’ll hear how one comment after her live event sparked a vision for something much bigger—a movement designed to help creative women collaborate, support one another, and boost the economy from the inside out. Elizabeth shares why this could change how small business owners build and grow forever.

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213: Stop Forcing Growth — Do this Instead show art 213: Stop Forcing Growth — Do this Instead

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Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! We’re doing something a little different today — our very first rebroadcast of a listener favorite. Why? Because great content doesn’t expire, and sometimes we need to hear a powerful message at a new stage in our growth. In this refreshed conversation, Elizabeth dives into what it really means to become magnetic — not through hustle or algorithms, but through energy, leadership, and presence. You’ll learn five practical ways to create the kind of energy that draws clients, collaborations, and opportunities to you — naturally. Tune in to...

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212: Money That Feels Magical: How to Know Your Numbers with Megan Hale show art 212: Money That Feels Magical: How to Know Your Numbers with Megan Hale

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If spreadsheets make you sweat (yes, you’re not alone), but you’re still dreaming of a wildly profitable business—this episode is for you. Elizabeth sits down with Megan Hale, CEO & Founder of DreamMoney™, a strategic business-planning platform that helps solo entrepreneurs know their numbers, map sustainable revenue plans, manage cash flow, and step into their most empowered relationship with money.   Megan’s background as a former psychotherapist means she blends mindset and money mechanics in a way that feels both deeply human and strategically smart. We dig into how to...

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211: How to Boost Your Energy and Balance Your Hormones (Without Diet Culture!) with Kate Gregory show art 211: How to Boost Your Energy and Balance Your Hormones (Without Diet Culture!) with Kate Gregory

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If you’ve ever wondered why you’re so tired even after a full night’s sleep—or why your doctor keeps saying your labs are “normal”—this episode is your new favorite. Elizabeth is joined by holistic hormone expert Kate Gregory for a real conversation about what’s really happening with women’s health in their 30s and 40s.   They chat about burnout, magnesium, the truth about cortisol (spoiler: it’s not always bad), and why feeling good doesn’t require extreme diets or “fixing” your body. Kate shares practical, science-backed ways to balance your hormones...

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210: Breaking the Freeze Cycle and Making Your First Offer show art 210: Breaking the Freeze Cycle and Making Your First Offer

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Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! In this first-ever on-air coaching episode, Elizabeth sits down with Jen Hastert, a wellness coach who’s passionate about helping women uncover the root causes of disease. Together, they unpack the mindset and action steps needed to move from planning to profit. Elizabeth helps Jen design a 30-day revenue goal, build momentum toward her first course launch, and overcome the fears that have kept her in a freeze cycle. You’ll hear real-time reframes, powerful accountability moments, and a raw look at what it takes to finally believe in yourself...

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209: Taylor Swift, Morning Routines, and the Art of Staying Committed show art 209: Taylor Swift, Morning Routines, and the Art of Staying Committed

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Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! In this episode, Elizabeth digs into Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl era and pulls surprising lessons for entrepreneurs—think reinvention, long-term commitment, and building real community (not just a funnel). She also shares a seasonal morning-routine update and a simple journaling prompt to help you bring that same 10/10 energy into your work. Tune in for practical reflection, candid storytelling, and one small experiment you can try this week to stretch how you show up.

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208: 5 Signs You’re Ready for a Business Coach show art 208: 5 Signs You’re Ready for a Business Coach

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Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast! Have you ever wondered if it’s the right time to hire a business coach—or if you even need one at all? In this episode, Elizabeth breaks down five clear signs that you’re ready to take that step. From moving beyond DIY mode to breaking through income plateaus, you’ll learn how to recognize when guidance and accountability could change everything for your business. Elizabeth also shares what makes a good coach (and what to avoid) so you can confidently decide if now is your moment.

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207: Building Community and Confidence Through Social Media with Taylor Stonack show art 207: Building Community and Confidence Through Social Media with Taylor Stonack

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Elizabeth sits down with social media expert and SoundBytes creator Taylor Stonack for an honest and hilarious conversation about business pivots, letting go of perfection, and why visibility matters more than virality. Taylor shares how she built Sweet Potato Social out of necessity, trusted her team through a risky new idea, and turned a scrappy pivot into a thriving membership. You’ll hear why community matters, why celebrating others attracts success, and how taking action—before you feel ready—can completely transform your business.

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206: Marketing on a Budget: 3 Simple, Proven Strategies That Actually Work show art 206: Marketing on a Budget: 3 Simple, Proven Strategies That Actually Work

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Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! Today, Elizabeth is breaking down one of the most common questions she hears: “How can I market my business without spending a lot of money?” Spoiler alert—you don’t need a huge budget to see real results. In this episode, she shares three actionable tips for getting your marketing off the ground using free (or nearly free) tools, strategic social media, and the power of in-person networking. Whether you’re a new business owner or just trying to cut costs, you’ll leave with simple, doable steps to build visibility and sales without the...

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205: The #1 Phrase Holding You Back in Business (and How to Change It) show art 205: The #1 Phrase Holding You Back in Business (and How to Change It)

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Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast! Today we’re unpacking the two biggest roadblocks that hold entrepreneurs back: time and money. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I want to, but…”—this episode is for you. Elizabeth shares how shifting your language, asking better questions, and embodying the future version of yourself can completely transform your relationship with both time and money. Short, powerful, and packed with mindset shifts, this conversation will help you move from scarcity to possibility in your business and life.

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