When you use winning words in your copy you are able to create ripple effects in your audience. Today's Creating Powerful Impact guest, Megan Mayzelle, supports those with an environmental or social justice mission by creating documented proof of companies of their ethical mission. Listen to today's episode to learn more about how Megan and her team take grant applications, policy beliefs, and academic manuscripts and make them compelling and exciting. Megan puts her actions where her words are and supports her team by allowing them to focus on time away from work to recharge. Writer Downers1) 5:33 Science can be sexy2) 8:26 Sustainable Work Culture3) 12:13 Monthly MeetingsMegan Mayzelle is a first-generation college graduate from West Virginia, USA. Her longtime dream of living abroad eventually led to the foundation of Written Progress, a fully distributed feminine-forward team of technical communicators serving professionals in social and environmental justice. Written Progress takes grant applications, policy briefs, academic manuscripts, and other time-consuming documents off their clients’ desks and makes them masterpieces. The result: riveting written words that get funders, policymakers, and top talent excited about taking sustainability solutions to new heights. Connect with Megan: https://writtenprogress.com/Discovery call: https://writtenprogress.com/contact/Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Why is taking care of our health not more fun?Not everything we do has to be fun, Esther Avant, owner of EA Coaching, drops this truth bomb on today's episode of Creating Powerful Impact. While exercising or eating healthy is not always fun, Esther suggests we start habit stacking healthier habits with something we enjoy.Shay shares her personal connection of making Crappy Taco Salad every Tuesday while dancing around the kitchen. Writer Downers1) 4:15 What are you gaining?2) 9:14 Habit stack3) 11:47 Health MythsListen as Esther pulls back the curtain as she balances her business, family, and her own health. Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided holistic health & lifestyle coaching since 2015. Her mission is to help women live their happiest, healthiest, and most confident lives and to change the fact that the majority of women are so preoccupied with their weight and bodies that they never fully pursue their passions. Connect with Esther: www.estheravant.comGet off the weight loss rollercoaster: www.estheravant.com/quizConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Finances are not a topic that we talk about like we should. Shinobu Hindert's goal is to simplify the complex world of finance on today's episode of Creating Powerful Impact. Most people have an idea of what their financial goals are but do not take the time to sit down and write them down. Shinobu shares that is important to be clear on your goals and create a success metric. Finance is a conversation we should be having, starting so much younger than we do because people are losing time. When they lose time, they lose money. The more time we have, the more money we can invest and the higher returns we will see over our lifetime. Writer Downers1) 7:39 Invest Young2) 10:16 Technology vs. Human3) 14:29 Keep it simpleShinobu Hindert has spent over a decade creating and managing complex financial plans, overseeing $350+ million in clients assets. She has taught over 500 live personal finance workshops and now helps women create the lifestyle they have always wanted but they thought they couldn't afford. Connect with Shinobu: www.empoweredplanning.com/homeInvesting is your Superpower: https://www.empoweredplanning.com/superpowerConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Business has to feel fun! 16-hour days and time away from her family, Casey Lightbody knew it was time for a change. Running her successful marketing agency was no longer fulfilling. In fact, she was burnt out and in need of a change. On Creating Powerful Impact, CEO and Founder of The Quiet Collective, Casey Lightbody shares how she learned to make decisions with her core being and truly be aligned with each choice. Listen to how Casey focuses on the quality of the conversation she is having versus the quantity. Allowing her to truly connect with her community on a deeper level. Writer Downers 1) 6:27 Is it uncomfortable because it is new?2) 8:50 Human Connection in Marketing3) 11:18 Business in 2023 and beyondDon't miss how Casey slows down to speed up and how she managed the itch to get back to work.Casey Lightbody is the Founder and CEO of The Quiet Collective, a soulful sisterhood of quietly powerful women leaders in business who yearn to start and scale impact-driven businesses…together! She’s been featured on Entrepreneur on Fire and the Introverted Entrepreneur and authored three Amazon best-selling books. Connect with Casey: www.quietcollective.com.auThe Intoverts Guide to Marketing: https://www.quietcollective.com.au/marketing/Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Every day that we show up as ourselves we are creating impact. Melitta Campbell, Business and Mindset Coach, shares her journey of scaling and transitioning from the head of communications in the corporate world to the phenomenal coach she is today on the latest episode of Creating Powerful Impact. Listen now to hear how Melitta's Dream Client Blueprint eliminates the stress and desperate feeling for her clients when they are attracting clients, as she highlights what makes each person stand out from the rest of the market. Writer Downers1) 3:43 It is okay to claim your value2) 10:01 Intorverts own 60% of businesses3) 16:39 What is your vision?Learn how Melitta created a network for women to learn the ropes and understand the rules of the game.Melitta Campbell is a multi-award-winning Business and Mindset Coach who uses her three decades of marketing and entrepreneurial experience to help women confidently build a business that gives them the income, impact, and lifestyle they desire. She is also known for turning being an introvert into a quietly powerful advantage, earning her the title: The Value Whisperer. And, in her best-selling book: A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking, she shared her VICTORY Formula for creating success on your own terms. Melitta is also a TEDx Speaker Coach in Switzerland and the UK, and the host of the Driven Female Entrepreneur podcast, a show that helps women dream bigger and achieve more.Connect with Melitta: www.melittacampbell.comHow to Attract Your Next Dream Client: https://coach.melittacampbell.com/fyd-introConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Be a Flamingo! Katie Hornor, CVO of The Flamingo Advantage, shared that Flamingos have their own voice which they are recognized by, and are not scared of those around them. And then she reminds us, that as entrepreneurs, we have our own voice that we should not be ashamed of We get to embrace ourselves without fearing those around us. Katie joins Shay Wheat on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact to share how she is creating impact through out-of-the-box marketing and extraordinary client experiences. Writer Downers1) 8:50 Love languages 2) 14:00 How are your people going to remember the experiences?3) 16:45 VisibilityFrom needing community to standing firm in our voices, entrepreneurs and flamingos are truly alike.Katie Hornor is an experienced speaker, best-selling author, and expat entrepreneur in a sleepy little seaside town in México who has inspired millions of people with her books, programs, and unique approach to business. Through her Flamingo Advantage® Framework for client experience & marketing, Katie has helped over 8,000 entrepreneurs learn to maximize the impact of their expertise by scaling their online programs without compromising their Christian faith, their core values, or their non-negotiables. Katie takes her inspiration from the quirky pink flamingo and believes “Your Message Matters”, You were created to stand out not blend in, and it is possible to find joy in doing “work as worship.”Connect with Katie: https://theflamingoadvantage.com"The Flamingo Advantage: How to Leverage Unique, Stay Relevant and Change the World: https://www.yourflamingoadvantage.com/orderConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Where are my designs? Why is it taking so long to create a simple image? Have you asked yourself these questions when waiting on a designer?Yanique Dacosta shares what designing looks like from the other side of the desk on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact. Listen as Yanique shares how we can best support our design teams and what information will allow them to create next level designs. Yanique DaCosta is a Jamaican-born graphic designer and entrepreneur with a passion for advocating for diversity and inclusivity in the design industry. As the founder and owner of YKMD, Yanique has over 13 years of design experience and has been recognized as an expert in Brand Development and Graphic Design by the United States Department of Labor. Yanique has made significant strides in her career, serving on the Executive Board of the Graphic Artists Guild as National Treasurer before being elected as the first Black President of the organization. She is also a Vice President of the International Council of Design, where she advocates for the design community worldwide.Get your pens ready as Yanique shares how to create a successful and productive team as a project manager. Writer Downers1) 2:52 Ask for help2) 6:29 How can I communicate with the design team better?3) 14:28 Project management Don't miss Yanique's recommendation for every business owner at 11:05.Connect with Yanique: theykmd.com30-minute Marketing Strategy Session with Yanique: https://theykmd.com/get-graphic-designs-in-12-hours-b/Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

We are in a time of information overload. The amount of time we spend trying to understand everything around us is actually damaging and anxiety inducing.The more time we spend gathering information, the less time we spend in action, preventing us from reaching our goals. So what can we do?Yun Rhee, Founder and CEO of Elevated Human Experience, shares how understanding how energy is everything and how we function in the programs around us allows us to focus. Listen to Creating Powerful Impact as Yun and Shay discuss the importance of the actions and decisions we make every day. Writer Downers1) 6:37 You become what you think about most of the time2) 8:20 Gathering all the information 3) 11:19 Unlock your imagination Yun was giving so many diamonds in this conversation, you do not want to skip this episode. Be ready to take notes and understand that feelings are indicators of our vibrational state. Yun Rhee is the founder and CEO of The Elevated Human Experience and Overflow Mastermind Group, Yun Rhee is a gifted and unique powerhouse of positivity and high-yielding energy. Her insight and tools activate and amplify one’s Truth. She is a Coach’s Coach and a Leader’s Leader, shining her insights into each client as they come to understand the unlimited potential and gifts that they are born with. Connect with Yun: https://www.elevatedhumanexperience.com30-minute complimentary coaching session as a free gift!https://www.elevatedhumanexperience.com/complimentaryConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

When you do not let your lowest, scariest moment take you down, the incredible journey of healing and finding yourself begins! Patrina Wisdom, CEO of Pure Abundance Inc. shares her personal story of overcoming the sudden death of her husband, raising 4 children, managing her own business, and suddenly her husband's finance business.Patrina was struggling to bridge the gap between coaching women and supporting her late husband's financial business until she recognized that personal development is required to truly step into abundance with their finances. Writer Downs1) 9:42 Pivot and live in abundance 2) 13:20 Fail forward3) 18:27 Knowing what you wantPatrina is a firm believer in the potential of every woman and is committed to facilitating their development toward their fullest potential. Patrina Wisdom is an abundance activator, bestselling author, financial expert, educator, podcast host, and founder/host of Pure Abundance Retreats in addition to being an all-around badass mom. This TedX Speaker is on a mission to LEAD, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER women to Stand in Their Personal Power and Create their Best Life! Connect with Patrina: https://patrinawisdom.com/Awakening Life Meditation: bit.ly/PWawakeningsConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

In order to make a significant impact, it is critical to expand your audience, but we are all asking "How can this be effectively achieved?"According to Dmitrii Smirnov, CEO of Big Life Marketing, Google and YouTube Ads have proven to be the most effective means to accomplish this objective. Listen to this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact as Shay and Dmittii discuss the importance of having a tested method, regardless if it is your landing page or sales strategy for events, before paying for the next step.Writer Downers1) 7:03 Know Your numbers 2) 12:10 Paid Traffic Can Only Follow Proven Organic Traffic3) 14:35 There is no point in ads, if they are going to bankrupt you!Dmitri Smirnov is a marketing expert who combines math and creativity to scale impact and profit for his clients at Big Life Marketing agency. He’s worked with Brooke Castillo from the Life Coach School, the Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort, and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki. He’s been a featured speaker at Traffic and Conversion Summit and high-end masterminds nationwide. He aims to help 6-figure entrepreneurs use professional marketing strategies to grow to 7 and 8 figures in revenue and influence the world at scale. Connect with Dmitrii: biglifemarketing.com7 Steps to Optimize Your Google Ads: https://bit.ly/7stepsgiveaway Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Let the fires burn . . . As long as they are not a direct threat to the house burning down, most fires will put themselves out. Many business owners are constantly busy putting out fires instead of focusing on their vision.Listen to this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact as Scott Beebe, CEO of My Business on Purpose, shares the importance of having a business vision, values, and mission that also incorporates family. Scott also shares that getting clear on your vision, values, and mission allows you to know which fires to let burn and which ones need your attention.Scott walks us through how his family created their own mission and how he incorporated that as well as his own personal mission into his business. Hear how Scott supports small business owners to do the same while also taking a step back and letting the small fires burn. Writer Downers1) 10:51 Boundaries Bring Freedom2) 13:10 Stop Being a Superhero and Let it Burn3) 15:49 Vision Framework - get ready to write these steps down!Scott Beebe is the founder of MyBusinessOnPurpose.com and author of Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters.  Scott hosts the Business On Purpose podcast sharing real stories of how he and the BOP team are working with business owners and their key leaders to build people, purpose, process, and profit using the Business On Purpose Roadmap to liberate businesses from the chaos of working IN their business and help them get their lives backConnect with Scott: https://www.mybusinessonpurpose.com/Healthy Business Owner Assessment: https://www.boproadmap.com/healthyConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

"It is time to put yourself first and take action."Kate McCauley, a mindset coach who focuses on unlocking your mind's full potential, joins host Shay Wheat on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact, As we adjust to life after the pandemic, many people realize they need to put themselves first but struggle to know where to start. Kate shares how she uses the reticular activating system (RAS) to support her clients in changing their mindsets and taking action. Writer Downers1) 8:14 What is the RAS?2) 12:38 Activating your RAS3) 16:44 Take ActionKate McCauley is the CEO of her women-owned company Danu. She has a degree in Kinesiology, a Master's in Education, is a certified coach, and has twenty years of experience as an educator. Kate helps people to unlock their potential and take action. She does this through speaking engagements, workshop facilitation, and 1:1 coaching.Connect with Kate: https://shop.danunow.com/Book your Free Call: https://shop.danunow.com/book-your-coachingConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

This week on Creating Powerful Impact author Joey Havens, joins Shay Wheat to share how "Leading with Significance" created a company culture at Horne, allowing them to scale to the top 25 CPA companies. As Joey transitioned to managing partner, he wanted to understand why there was a higher rate of turnover. Instead of focusing on the client experience first, Horne switched to focusing on the company's culture and creating a people first environment that transferred to a WOW experience for the clients. Writer Downers1) 6:32 Leading with Significance 2) 9:03 Your people matter3) 10:18 Culture = GrowthJoey, author of Leading with Significance shares his experience helping lead the successful transformation of HORNE’s culture to one that is magnetic and puts people first. Joey currently serves as HORNE's managing partner for strategic growth. He has previously served as the executive partner and managing partner of healthcare services and the managing partner of government services.He advocates growing leaders faster using holistic approaches and intentional sponsorship. He has a weekly beBetter blog, is the author of numerous whitepapers and articles and has co-authored four books. Joey is an active member of CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 30 Thought Leaders, where he works with other accounting professionals to help lead and shape the industry. Joey is a frequent presenter, teacher and facilitator on creating a culture of belonging, strategic planning and leadership development and loves to teach young professionals the ABCs to Outstanding.Connect with Joey joeyhavens.comConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

This week on Creating Powerful Impact entrepreneur Jason Duncan shares valuable insights on how entrepreneurs can break free from the daily grind and create a lifestyle they desire. Drawing from his own experience, Jason dives into how he developed a method to step away from daily operations and work minimal hours in one's business. Listen to how Jason rediscovered his purpose and how he guides his clients to do the same. Writer Downers1) Let your business grow up2) Is your business your true purpose?3) Build a business around your lifeThe Real Jason Duncan is on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to discover their true purpose in life by showing them how to run a profitable business in under 10 hours a week. As the founder of one of America's fastest-growing privately held companies and a leading entrepreneurial expert, he draws on his own experience as an unemployed schoolteacher who launched his own successful business in 2010. Through his mastermind program, The Exiter Club, and his internationally-syndicated podcast, The Root of All Success, Jason teaches the principles of #ExitWithoutExiting, a method for breaking free from the daily grind of business operations and living the #TheExitLifestyle. He is also committed to helping 10,000 people escape poverty and mediocrity through entrepreneurship.LINK TO GET A FREE BOOK: https://www.therealjasonduncan.com/offers/9EuQzq94?coupon_code=SHAY100TRJDLINK TO GET 50% OOF MY 10-HOUR ENTREPRENEUR COURSE: https://www.therealjasonduncan.com/offers/HWqA6Szb?coupon_code=SHAY50TRJDLink to my book page: therealjasonduncan.com/bookLink to my course info page: therealjasonduncan.com/exitConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

"It does not serve anyone that I do own the fact that I have a business."Sofia Sundari joins Shay on Creating Powerful Impact to share how she scaled to a 7-figure business while stepping aside from the day-to-day tasks, instead focusing on her genius zones. Sofia started her business wanting to just support as many people as possible embrace and fall in love with the full experience of being human, not focusing on the financial aspects of the business. Now she runs a 7-figure business as she stepped into abundance and stepped into the next level. Writer Downers1) Don't do everything in your business2) Stop everything and do things that bring you life3) Coming home to the heartSofia Sundari is an author, transformational facilitator, spiritual mentor, and CEO of her 7 figure brand. She runs online programs and in-person immersions with a focus on empowered living, erotic embodiment, and spiritual refinement. Throughout her work wisdom keys, drawn from ancient teachings, that include Tantra, Taoism, Western Esoteric Science, and Transpersonal Psychology are made applicable to modern day leaders’ lives. She guides her clients to work on cultivating a profound connection to the body and soul, to understand masculine and feminine energetics, spiritual intimacy, and sacred sexuality. However, in essence, all her work is about coming home to your Higher Self.Connect with Sofia: https://sofiasundari.com/Embodied Wealth Meditation: https://sofiasundari.com/embodied-wealth-meditation-practice-podcastConnect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

On this episode of Creating Powerful Impact, Shay Wheat is joined by Nick Prefontaine, founder of Common Goal who shares his secrets on how he overcame adversity after being in a coma for three weeks at the age of 14.Nick shares his experiences and how he uses the same STEP system he used to recover from his accident in his professional life to become a successful realtor and motivational speaker. Listen to how through his company, Common Goal, Nick teaches people how to succeed in real estate through a rent-to-own agreement. Writer Downers1) STEP system can be used everywhere2) Lessons learned at 16 3) Transitioning from Real Estate to coachingNick Prefontaine is a three-time bestselling author and was named a top Motivational Speaker in 2022 by Yahoo Finance. He is also the founder and CEO of Common Goal and partner at Smart Real Estate Coach. Connect with Nick https://nickprefontaine.com/STEP System: NickPrefontaine.com/STEP Free Book: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/shay Master's class: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Have you thought about writing a program or revamping your current one, but are not sure if you want to spend time and energy on it? Jasmine Jonte joins Shay Wheat on the latest episode of Creating Powerful Impact to share how her team supports their clients with designing and building world-class programs. Listen to this week's episode as Julie shares the biggest mistakes she sees as well as tips for getting started today.Writer Downers1) Make it actionable 2) Tighten up the length of your content3) Highlight your lightbulb moments4) Keep the end in mindJasmine Jonte helps experts turn braindumps into world-class programs! Her Done-For-You Course Creation agency takes care of everything - from the big picture promise down to the last worksheet download. They're on a mission to make learning simple and fun for 10 Million students while saving 100+ hours for every course creator they partner with! Coupling her teaching experience with business savvy and management skills, you’ll want her to do the heavy lifting when building or upgrading your online programs.Connect with Jasmine jasminejonte.comHow to make your Course as binge worthy as Netflix https://www.jasminejonte.com/netflix Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Are you ready to have a juicy, exciting, unlimited life? Connecting with your feminine energy allow new ideas and solutions, bringing us to this unlimited life.Julie Foucht joins Shay Wheat on the latest episode of Creating Powerful Impact to share the importance of women raising their vibrations by connecting with their higher feminine energy. Listen to this week's episode as Julie shares tips on how to connect to your feminine energy and understand who your ideal clients are.Writer Downers1) More money in the hands of women2) When we are in connection with all things, there is no competition.3) Slow down and connect with nature 4) It's all about moving energyWhen Julie Foucht decided she needed to take her coaching business seriously, she hired a high-end coach and learned to ‘market like a man.’ She doubled, then tripled her income in less than a year, but felt drained, uninspired, and restless. Urged by Spirit, she embraced her essential Feminine and birthed a new way, The Art of Feminine Business. Today, Julie teaches female coaches, teachers, and healers who are frustrated with traditional formulas, how to build 6-figure businesses that honor their feminine essence. Julie received her coach certification in 2006 from The Coaches Training Institute. She has served on the boards of numerous non-profits, and was named Woman of the Year by the Professional Women’s Network of the Monterey Peninsula in 2013.Connect with Julie https://juliefoucht.com/The Wise Witch Guide https://juliefoucht.com/the-wise-witch-guide-download-now/Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact, or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Is there such a thing as work/life balance? Or should we focus more on flowing between the two?Blair Koch joins Shay Wheat on the latest episode of Creating Powerful Impact. Blair shares that the work/life balance goal is not something we can achieve all the time, but as business owners, there are steps we can take to get closer. Listen to this week's episode as Blair explains how she creates impact by bringing business owners together to bounce ideas off of each other. Blair brings business owners together through advisory boards and one-on-one coaching sessions to support each other as they create BIzLifeHappiness. Writer Downers1) You cannot always have a balance 2) Do your tasks lead to profitability?3) What does your end result look like?Blair began her career working for companies like IBM and General Motors, where she got a crash course on the business of doing business. Only she didn't necessarily like what she saw. Blair then found success wearing a number of leadership hats during the tech startup era and even helped grow one tech business into a $500M multinational company.Now, Blairs shares her years of acumen with delighted business groups, convention audiences, town halls, and panel discussions on hot topics like the Business Ownership Lifecycle, Essentialism As a Top Growth Strategy, and How To Plan a Successful Business Transition. Blair's vast insight continues to entertain, inform, and inspire today's business leaders seeking to grow their businesses and find contentment and joy while doing so.Connect with Blair https://www.tabdenverwest.com/Business Diagnostic https://www.tabdenverwest.com/stratpro/business-diagnostic/Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

How in the world can I attract high-end clients?Elizabeth Soluda joins Shay Wheat on the latest episode of Creating Powerful Impact to share how she attracts high-end clients and how she is creating impact in the world. Listen to this week's episode as Elizabeth shares 5 categories of high-end clients and how you can best serve them.Writer Downers1) Why is no one talking about the clients2) Gen Z and Millennials are in a category of their own 3) Be conscious of the impact we leaveMeet Elizabeth Solaru, the brilliant mind behind Luxury Business Emporium, a prestigious luxury business coaching and consulting service. With a background in science and headhunting, Elizabeth has impressively built her own luxury business from the ground up. Her exceptional work has been recognized by top national and international blogs and publications such as Vogue, Tatler, Wedluxe, Martha Stewart, The Telegraph, and Conde Nast BRIDES. Elizabeth's clientele includes renowned British, European, and Middle Eastern Royalty, high-net-worth individuals, and celebrities. Additionally, Elizabeth is a passionate supporter of maternal health and actively fundraises for Jeans for Genes Charity.Connect with Elizabeth https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/5 ways to Find High-End Clients To connect to an amazing charity that Elizabeth mentions: Jeans for Genes https://www.jeansforgenes.org/Connect with Shay Wheat https://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Can you imagine working 20 to 30 hours less while generating 2x to 3x more income than you currently are?Alaina Schwartz, Elite Performance Coach, is on a mission to change the way entrepreneurs do business, from an old outdated hustle to success culture, to following inner guidance/intuition to scale with grace and ease.Alaina Schwartz is an International Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Elite Performance Coach who is passionate about helping high achievers to multiply their income and impact while creating more time freedom. After years of experience on the roller coaster of entrepreneurship, she had become intimately familiar with sacrificing health and freedom to increase profitability. Now she uses cutting-edge tools to support her clients in making shifts at the DNA level to align with their purpose so they can move out of stress and into joyful and sustainable 7+ figure success. Because no one needs to sacrifice to have it all.Writer DownersAutomate, delegate, deleteHold on to the tasks you love and that you are really good atSpirituality is the missing link between strategy and successPITA clientsFree Mini Course https://www.alainaschwartz.com/timeConnect with Alaina Schwartz https://www.alainaschwartz.com/Connect with Shay Wheathttps://graceandeaseproductions.com/Would you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact or know someone who would be? Apply Here https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

As entrepreneurs and business owners, we often put our health on the back burner. After serving our clients and hitting our goals, we care for ourselves, but what if that becomes too late?Dr. Isabel Hunsinger MD explains why we must start caring for our minds and bodies today on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact. Dr. Isabel has been a medical doctor since 1991, practicing functional medicine for the last 21 years. With her husband, Certified Culinary Nutrition Brain Health Expert, Chef Michael, created Doctor on a Mission, specializing in Brain Health which focuses on the root cause of disease and its treatment. Their expertise is in Alzheimer's, Dementia, Cognitive Decline, Anxiety, Depression, and Diabetes. Writer Downers1) Alzheimer's is an option 2) Everything starts with diet3) Sleep on your sideBonus There are 7 glasses of wine in a bottle . . . 7! The End of Alzheimer's Master Class Connect with Dr. Isabel Hunsinger MDConnect with Shay WheatWould you make a great guest on Creating Powerful Impact or know someone who would be? Apply Here

Brittney Canter-Barbe is a previous C-Suite Executive who left her cushy half-million-dollar career to launch a company that emboldens women to claim their power in the workplace, at home, and in every aspect of their lives. Brittney founded PowHER in 2021 after building a highly successful corporate career where she had increased her compensation package by 13x in five short years. She was in a position of ‘PowHER’ where she could influence policy, drive cultural change throughout a global organization, and build a team where employees felt like they belonged, all without an ivy league education, white-collar family backing, and no security net to catch her. Within PowHER, Brittney coaches female executives with coaching calls, one on one support, roadmaps, and more that blow up the traditional ‘seat at the table’ formula by enabling them to build a better table that empowers all women to succeed.Writer Downers1) Learn from others' mishaps2) We do not have to fix everything3) It takes time to find your true purpose Connect with Brittney https://claimyourpowher.com/Grab Brittney's Free Gift HereConnect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Adam McCheseny CEO of Hite Digital St. Louis joined Shay Wheat on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact. Adam McChesney is a serial entrepreneur based in St. Louis, MO. Originally a medical device sales rep, he transitioned into entrepreneurship full-time in the midst of the pandemic in July 2020. Leaving a comfortable and secure job during uncertain times has brought a lot of challenges along the way. Adam went from making $200k+/yr working for a well-known CPAP manufacturer to take a chance and bet on himself. Hite Digital St. Louis is now a 7-figure digital marketing agency, a member of the INC 5000 at #868, and was awarded Future 50 St. Louis, an award that’s given to the fastest growing companies in the city. Adam shares the obstacles that he overcame starting a business right as covid began and the importance of operating as a 7 figure business from the beginning so you do not have to go backward. Writer Downers1) It is more than just sales2) Provide value always3) Don't be the bottleneck to your company Connect with Adam adammcchesney.comConnect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Dr. Ali Griffith, CEO and Founder of Alisha Griffith LLC. and author of Launch the Legacy, joined Shay Wheat on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact. As an audiologist and speech pathologist by profession, Dr. Ali is trained to hear people in order to feel them. As a proud autism mom, Dr. Ali knows firsthand the unique mindset hurdles faced by ambitious mothers and caretakers. Whether they are wives, mothers, or career professionals seeking financial freedom, she helps women get to the heart of their true purpose in the world, and supports them on their journey from barely visible to badass legacy brand owners.Dr. Ali shares the importance of auditing your audience and not just who you want it to be, but who is attracted to you. I share how my own audience has shifted since starting Grace and Ease Productions in 2014.Writer Downers1) Learn from others' mistakes2) Sales is not a dirty word3) We are the bridge between where our clients are and where they want to go Connect with Dr. Ali https://draligriffith.com/Grab your free 7 steps to make your High Level Sales Goals https://www.legacysalessystem.com/Connect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Sumit Gupta, Serial Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, and founder of the Deploy Yourself School of Leadership, is the guest on this week's episode of Creating Powerful Impact. He helps leaders go beyond the limits of conventional success to “unreachable” lands. Deploy Yourself School of Leadership's goal is to help leaders create results while also creating relationships. I share my own insights on entrepreneurs and business owners who are really good at what they do but are struggling to lead their teams. They are struggling to lead as they do not yet know their own standards or boundaries. Writer Downers1) Lead with love and intensity2) When you change how you show up, you change the culture in your company3) Listen to your team and yourselfSumit has supported over 130 entrepreneurs and leaders from over 17 different countries.Connect with Sumit www.deployyourself.comGrab your free 164-question workbook Ask Powerful Questions and Change Your Life www.deployyourself.comConnect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? https://graceandeaseproductions.com/podcast/guest-booking/

Sheria Stalling’s professional career spans over 20 years of attracting and retaining business while managing a portfolio of over $400 million dollars. Sheria is the Founder & Managing Director of She Soars LLC; a Transformational Leadership & Professional Development Organization that helps women identify blind spots that create barriers to success. Writer Downers 1) Sheria shares the importance of play and connecting with her "Spark Team," and scheduling that time is important. 2) In the new economy, intentional relationships are becoming more and more critical in creating change.3) Focus on Netweaving instead of networking Connect with Sheria Email [email protected] For Sheria's 1440 workshop, don't forget to mention this podcast. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode.Connect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? Apply Here

Heather Dominick, the Creator of A Course In Business Miracles, explains highly sensitive people can find the world challenging if they are unaware or ill-equipped to work with their nervous system. However, by learning to work with their nervous system, they can access unique strengths that can serve them in playing a significant role in the world. Heather's work focuses on supporting highly sensitive entrepreneurs and leaders in developing those strengths.Heather Dominick is a woman who is impressively successful, and highly sensitive. A former high school drama teacher who collaborated with none other than Bette Midler. A graduate of NYU where she received her first coach training. Heather is the winner of the 2015 Best of Manhattan Coaching Award and creator of the 2014 Stevie Award-winning virtual event A Course In Business.Heather has gifted my audience her free HSE QuizConnect with HeatherRemember to subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode. Connect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? Apply Here:

Creating an Epic Life means putting the meaningful parts first. Justin Breen, CEO and Founder of BrEpic and author of Epic Life, connects visionary entrepreneurs and shares their stories with the world. BrEpic Communications LLC grows your business brand with expert social media postings, crafting click-worthy stories craved by local, regional, and national media, successfully pitching them to outlets, and providing customer service second to none. At BrEpic, the goal is simple: Do everything to expand your business’ reach, build your brand and provide the best communications support possible. BrEpic is a growing business with several clients in education, finance, hotel, insurance, IT, law, leadership development, medical, music, non-profit, public relations, religious, restaurant, self-storage, tech, and other industries.Justin has gifted my listeners his mindset survey which offers some specific insights for thinking about your entrepreneurial mindset.Connect with Justin Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode. Connect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? Apply Here

Self-care needs to be reframed as good business management. Sara Roach-Lewis, CEO of SRL Solutions, Creator of the 7-Figure Confidence Program, and author, joined me on Episode 10, to talk about how to "play hurt", while building your business. Sara shares how women are holding themselves back in business, how we can create businesses that work in our lives, and how to "Play while hurt." You can connect with Sara through her Website: sherules.biz Sara has gifted my listeners the first chapter of her Book She Rules, What You Didn’t Know is Holding You Back in Business. Read here Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you never miss an episode. Connect with Shay at GraceandEaseProductions.com Want to be a guest on Creating Powerful Impact? Apply Here:

Your host, Shay Wheat, talks with the CEO of Rich Brands, Rich Kozak. Rich Kozak is a leader and an expert in helping businesses and professionals strategically maximize the impact of the branding process. He listens and identifies what the true purpose of a brand is and how big its impact can have on the world and the people it touches. He organizes and defines brands to help create the "Language of the Brand" which enables the brand to take credit for its achievements and characteristics.To learn more about Rich's work, click HERE.Check out Rich's LinkedIn HERE.Schedule a talk on Rich's Calendly HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Shay and her work? Check out Grace and Ease Productions at https://graceandeaseproductions.com/.

Your host, Shay Wheat, talks with Fabienne Fredrickson, the Founder of Bold Heart. For 20+ years, Fabienne Fredrickson has successfully mentored tens of thousands of women business owners to grow and scale their businesses, earning them tens of millions collectively each year, allowing them to have more time off and enjoy their lives. She believes that you can grow your business exponentially, earn more, and have more freedom while doing what you love. Her Leveraged Business methodology is based on her nearly 15 years of experience in generating multiple 7 figures annually with three children at home while taking 14 weeks of unplugged vacations each year.To get a free copy of The Leveraged Business Book click HERE.To join The Leveraged Business Plan HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Shay and her work? Check out Grace and Ease Productions at https://graceandeaseproductions.com/.

Your host, Shay Wheat, talks with the co-founder of Slique Media and partner of With My Coffee Andrew Le. With My Coffee helps you build a better creative team. Their VADs will be valued additions to your business and help you continue to grow by taking ownership of your creative needs. They identify your creative needs and begin the recruitment process to find you a VAD that best suits your assignment. You can integrate your VAD into your systems and communicate with them like any in-house designer.To learn more about Andrew's work, click HERE.To hear Andrew's story, click HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Shay and her work? Check out Grace and Ease Productions at https://graceandeaseproductions.com/.

Your host, Shay Wheat, talks with the Founder of Ideal Wealth Grower, Axel Meierhoefer. Ideal Wealth Grower offers you the experience, know-how, and strategic planning that help lead to better decisions and becoming financially free through passive income. They help investors turn critical and complex real estate issues into opportunities for growth and long-term advantage. They have a deep understanding of the interplay between today’s changing real estate marketplace issues and offer clients innovative ideas about how to enhance their results and get ahead of key issues.To learn more about Axel's work, click here.To get your free Mindset Manual click here.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Shay and her work? Check out Grace and Ease Productions at https://graceandeaseproductions.com/.

Your host, Shay Wheat, talks with the President and CEO of GetPayroll, Charles Read. Charles Read is an MBA, CPA, U.S. Tax Court Practitioner, Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council member, Employment Tax Expert, IRS Watchdog, Repeat Business Author, and Small Business Advocate. GetPayroll is a fully compliant, online payroll and payroll tax service for businesses of all sizes. They prioritize your business and work with you to make running your business easier.To learn more about Charles' work, click here.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Shay and her work? Check out Grace and Ease Productions at https://graceandeaseproductions.com/.

Your host, Shay Wheat, talks with a partner at Epic Pivot, Tabitha Scott. Epic Pivot is a company that aims to help companies align their purpose, identity, and strategy to their authentic values while setting a durable foundation for growth in the process. With a framework, a methodology, and hands-on facilitation and planning, they are here to guide organizations through this valuable, net-positive change.To learn more about Tabitha's work, click here.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Shay and her work? Check out Grace and Ease Productions at https://graceandeaseproductions.com/.

Your host, Shay Wheat, talks with Founder and CEO of OpenSeed, Jonathan Marcoschamer. OpenSeed is aiming to elevate mental health and facilitate access to higher states of self-awareness for millions of people. OpenSeed has made meditation pods that are designed to be used in the workplace and provide moments of calm in the workplace and other high-traffic locations. By integrating sound, guided meditations, essential oils, lighting, and technology, their pods facilitate access to higher states of awareness, where creativity flows and productivity peaks.To learn more about Jonathan's work, click here.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Shay and her work? Check out Grace and Ease Productions at https://graceandeaseproductions.com/.