From White House to $100M Empire: Lauren Weiner's Unruly Path to Breaking Every Business Rule | Military Spouse Entrepreneur Success Story
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Episode Overview Former White House staffer turned CEO Lauren Weiner joins us for an unfiltered conversation about ditching traditional rules to build a $100 million business empire. From quitting her prestigious government job to follow her husband to Italy (only to be told she couldn't work!) to landing the largest contract ever awarded to a woman-owned business in Special Operations history, Lauren's journey is pure entrepreneurial gold. We're diving deep into her new book "Unruly" and the game-changing strategies that military spouse entrepreneurs need to hear. What You'll Learn How to...
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PBS National Memorial Day Concert- Interview with Krista Simpson Anderson
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Here's a refined version for your podcast: Missed the National Memorial Day Concert? You can still watch! The concert will be streaming through Sunday, June 9th – don't miss this incredible tribute to our fallen heroes. In this episode of Owning Up, you'll hear an intimate and powerful conversation with Gold Star Spouse Krista Simpson Anderson. Join me alongside fellow military spouses and organizations as we dive deep into Krista's journey navigating motherhood, military life, and building a nonprofit to support others walking in her footsteps. This is a conversation that matters – one...
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PBS National Memorial Day Concert: An Interview with Scott Hasting
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Join me for a deeply moving conversation with Scott Hastings, who will be performing at the Capital Concerts National Memorial Day Concert on May 25th at 8pm EST. You can watch live on PBS or stream on Facebook and YouTube. This interview is filled with genuine, heartfelt moments that will stay with you long after listening. Scott opens up in ways that are both vulnerable and inspiring - you'll want to have tissues nearby. Don't miss this touching episode that captures the true spirit of Memorial Day and the power of music to honor those who served. We love how our listeners support the...
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The Power of Bartering in Business
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In this episode, we dive into the age-old practice of bartering and how it can be a game-changer for modern entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your business without breaking the bank, bartering can help you exchange goods and services while conserving cash. We discuss how to identify valuable barter opportunities, set clear terms, and create win-win exchanges that benefit all parties involved. You'll hear real-life stories of entrepreneurs who have successfully leveraged bartering to grow their businesses, build relationships, and access resources they...
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Stay in the know: August
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This episode is an overview of what you can look forward to as a member of the Assoc of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs. Key Takeaways MilSpouse News Events Google-ize your Business Course 75 Soft Biz Challenge MilSpouse Shout Outs And more Call to Action: Download the Circle app or join via desktop using the link provided. Start engaging with the community today and take advantage of all the resources and events available to you as an AMSe member. Don't miss out—come say hello and connect with Anna, Selena, and other entrepreneurs like yourself! We love how...
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From Facebook to Fabulous: Why You Need to Get in the Circle!
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In this episode, Anna and Selena, your favorite AMSE event hosts, chat about the recent move from the Millspouse Creatives Facebook group to the new Circle community. They share their excitement about the transition, how easy it is to use Circle, and why you should join them there. From connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs to exclusive courses and events, there's so much happening in Circle that you don't want to miss out on! Key Takeaways: Introduction to Circle: Anna and Selena introduce themselves and dive into why they made the switch to Circle. The community is now more...
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Let's stop doing HARD things, Life Be Lifing!
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In this episode of the Owning Up Podcast, we dive into the 75 Soft Challenge! Learn all about this flexible, supportive summer plan designed for military spouses and small business owners. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to intentional growth. Tune in to discover how to balance your business and enjoy a guilt-free summer. Don't miss out! In this episode you will learn about: 75 Hard vs. 75 Soft: Initial reaction to the intense 75 Hard challenge. Personal need for a more flexible, attainable approach. Birth of 75 Soft: Inspiration from conversations with military spouses....
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Guilt-free summer days and intentional Business growth
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The kids are home and its a free for all but you still have a business to run. If you can releate this, this episode is for you. Join me as I share why "75 Soft Biz Challenge" will help you create space to soak up the sun spend time with the people you love and still crush your business by implementing with intention. In this episode you will learn about: The "75 Soft Biz Challenge" for summer business growth, focusing on: Business development Building relationships Getting inspired The challenge aims to help military spouse entrepreneurs balance family time and business...
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Anchored and Ambitious: Heather Jones' Journey as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur
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In today's episode, we sit down with fellow military spouse, AMSE member, and life coach, Heather Jones. Join us as we take a journey into Heather's fulfilling career to becoming a stay-at-home mom, and eventually finding her calling as a life coach for military wives. Heather shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she helps other military spouses balance life, business, and everything in between. Some key nuggets of wisdom from our chat: Here are the top 4 key takeaways from the episode with Heather Jones: -Balancing Roles- Heather shares her strategies for managing a...
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Sauce, Service, and Success: Charlynda Scales' Recipe for Entrepreneurial Triumph
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In this episode, We have an incredible conversation with the amazing Charlinda Scales. If you're looking for some serious entrepreneurial inspiration, you're in for a treat! Charlinda is a powerhouse - she's the founder and CEO of Mutt Sauce, an Air Force reservist, author, and TEDx speaker. Oh, and did we mention she's doing all this while being a mom? Talk about Owning up! We got into the nitty-gritty of balancing entrepreneurship with military service and motherhood. Charlinda kept it real, sharing her experiences of hitting "rock bottom" and how she bounced back. Her book, "Rock Bottom Has...
info_outlineEver feel stuck with connecting with your audience. Well on today's episode with Special Guest Introduction - Monique James will break down of the importance of asking questions and tapping into the client needs by breaking down the new and first course offered for our members as AMSE- Unlock the Heartbeat of your market.
About Moniek James:
- Veteran army spouse, seasoned trainer, consultant, and visionary founder of Renegade Creative Media Group.
- Renegade Creative Media Group: Content marketing, consulting, and training agency empowering commercial and nonprofit organizations.
- Monique's impact since 2015: Training over 5000 small business owners and entrepreneurs in content clarity for online marketing.
Deep Dive into the "Unlock the Heartbeat of Your Market" Course:
- Overview of the first community-driven course at Amnesty.
- Tactical guide to customer discovery led by Monique James.
- Monique's expertise, experience, and secrets to thriving in the evolving world of content marketing.
*Interview Segment:
- Monique's background and approach: A questioner at heart, tackling obstacles with strategic thinking.
- Importance of asking questions in business and personal growth.
- Monique's journey into entrepreneurship and empowering herself with questions.
- The significance of clarity and self-awareness in marketing strategy.
Course Insights - "Heartbeat of Your Market":
- Real-world example: Navigating a favorite retail store and emotional pulse points.
- Importance of recognizing and leveraging emotional triggers in marketing.
- Integration of AI cheat code: Leveraging technology for efficient and productive marketing.
Empathy and Asking Questions:
- Refreshing mindset on empathy in marketing.
- Recognizing pain and pleasure points in customers.
- Importance of asking questions and understanding customers' desires.
AI Cheat Code:
- Monique's experience in leveraging AI in various aspects of her business.
- Formula for using AI, particularly the ChatGPT tool, in marketing strategy.
- Refining outputs for personalized and impactful marketing messages.
Coaching Call Insights:
- Common thread: Entrepreneurs wrestling with clarity on what they sell.
- Recognition of the need for clarity on the foundational element: The offer.
- Upcoming course: "Offer Cure" to focus specifically on refining and defining offerings.
*Encouragement and Evolution:
- Embracing the opportunity for a reset and quarterly virtual trainings.
- Encouraging flexibility, openness, and willingness to endure the process.
- Evolution as a leader reflecting in the evolution of the business.
- Acknowledging confusion but understanding it's a part of the process.
Closing and Connect with Monique James:
- Overview of Monique's future plans: Quarterly virtual trainings and new courses.
- Encouragement to embrace evolution and stay open to change.
- Connect with Monique on LinkedIn or Instagram @MoniqueJames.
- The importance of empathy and intention in marketing strategies.
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- Become an Owning Up supporter for $5 at glow.fm/owningup.
- Access all information on the AMSI membership circle dashboard for free.
- Subscribe to the podcast and join AMSI at amcmembers.com for resources, connections, and previous episodes.