In This Episode You Will Learn About: Making the transition from a day job to your dream business Working within the mess Staying organized every day Keeping your priorities straight Running towards your fear   Resources: messinabottle.com theteeclass.com Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Kalilah Wright is a girl with a MESSage. She’s the Founder and CEO of Mess in a Bottle, a clothing and accessories brand built to inspire people to be vocal. She’s got that entrepreneurial spirit and loves helping people create the thing that they should be doing in the world. She shares how to take that message that you just have to share and turn it into a thriving business.   Question Highlights: What is your business and where did the idea come from? What was the transition like from your job to your entrepreneurial journey? How did you learn to manage yourself and focus as an entrepreneur? What’s something you’re trying to step into more? What do you do when you’re at your best? What do you do when things aren’t great? How would you describe yourself to somebody? If you could only print one more t-shirt, what would your message be?   Guest Bio: Kalilah Wright, born in Jamaica W.I., migrated to the United States at the tender age of four and was raised in Brooklyn, NY. She is the founder and CEO of expressive brand Mess in a Bottle. As an accomplished designer and trained architect, she used her Master’s degree from Morgan State University and Bachelor’s of Arts from Penn State University to establish the brand in January 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland.  The Mess in a Bottle brand was established to evoke change, question Kalilah’s audience, and allow individuals wearing their messages to be vocal without saying anything at all. Each item is designed and printed at her Baltimore in-house studio space.  Kalilah has participated in multiple pitch competitions and won the Wells Fargo Business Pitch competition in 2016 and the iFundWomen pitch competition in conjunction with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. Mess in a Bottle has collaborated with numerous brands and created limited edition capsule collections with Warner Brothers Studios (for their movie The Kitchen), YouTube, Roc Nation artist Rapsody, The TLC Network, BET, Google, and Target (for their Black History Month collection). Celebrities including Viola Davis, Serena Williams, Luvvie Ajayi, Lena Waithe, and Yvonne Orji are all proud supporters of Mess in a Bottle.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Coming up with great ideas Solving your own problems first Streamlining your life Improving something you like Repackaging what’s out there   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: The best ideas come from wanting to solve a problem in your own life. If you’re questioning the first step to becoming an entrepreneur, you need to step back, take a look at your life, and see what problems you’ve had to solve for yourself in your life. If you can teach those solutions to someone else, you’re on your way to starting a business. I’m going to share four ways you can take your problems and turn them into business ideas.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why it’s good to go to coffee with people Making friends as an adult Honoring the seasons of your life   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to “Questionably Awesome!” Today, Evans and I answer your questions about finding people who are in the same season of life as you. Payton Adams asks: “Lori! I am currently reading your book and love all the information you are providing! I am still struggling with finding people I would want to start a tribe with because my past friends and I have moved onto different seasons in our lives, so I feel really alone. I am trying to put myself out there to meet new people but it has been hard as a new mom. Do you have any advice?”   REVIEW: taylormoe249 New Listener I found this podcast a week or so ago and I LOVE it. I love the energy throughout, the messages that are given, and I absolutely love how short and sweet a lot of the episodes are. They’re easy to follow and fun to listen to. I also appreciate the relation to fitness that is referenced every so often. Thanks for a great podcast!!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why speeding up the sales process won’t work Building a nurturing sequence Creating a manual exchange   Resources: Join our Fastermind by texting the word “FASTER” to 310-421-0416 Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Let’s talk about something that’s going to help you make more sales. If you own (or aspire to own) a business, if you want to make more money, if you sell anything (and even if you have a job), this advice is for you. The number one problem we’re seeing people run into in their business is missed launch goals, missed sales goals, or just a complete lack of sales. When we dissect each of these scenarios with our coaching clients, what we’re seeing is this: people are rushing the process. They don’t spend time developing relationships with their audience. There are two ways you can nurture your audience and slow down your process to turn each “no” into a “yes”. Build a nurturing sequence. Start with “nice to meet you” and lead people into a list that you own – typically an email or text list. Doing that requires them to agree to open up a relationship with you, but that’s just where the work begins. Now you have to earn their trust and develop the relationship. Give them so much value that eventually they’ll realize if this is what you’re giving away for free, what you have behind the paywall must definitely be worth it. Or you could create a manual exchange. Make sure you show up consistently enough, with enough value in between “nice to meet you” and “would you buy my product?” by creating a private group. You can do this through Clubhouse, by hosting a weekly Zoom call, or Instagram and Facebook Live. When you nurture your audience regularly and recognize them, they will go along with whatever you do. You may say, “I’m already doing all of this!” and that may be true, but if you aren’t seeing the results you want yet, you’re probably still going too fast. Remain patient and recognize that the marketing game is going to require more from you every day. Give people what they want and need and they will come to trust you. And when they do, that’s when you’ll get the “yes” you’re looking for.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Discovering extra-sensory abilities The difference between feeling and intuition Ways to engage intuition How everything starts with mindfulness The importance of having a goal   Resources: practicalintuition.com Instagram: @lauradayintuit youtube.com/LauraDayCircle Read: Practical Intuition Read: The Circle Visit indeed.com/happy and get a $75 job credit. Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: We’ve all had experiences where we feel connected to things beyond ourselves. And if you’ve ever made a decision based on those feelings, chances are the results turned out well. Laura Day is an intuitive coach that helps people learn how to unpack those intuitions and understand them better so that they can harness them in their daily life. We discuss how to engage your intuition, how feelings can lead us down the wrong path, and using intuition to guide your actions.   Question Highlights: How do we tell the difference between feelings and intuition? How do you tap into your intuition? How do you do things that don’t feel good when you know they are good for you? Where should people get started?   Guest Bio: New York Times bestselling author Laura Day has spent nearly four decades helping individuals, organizations, and companies harness and develop their innate intuitive abilities to create profound change. Newsweek magazine calls her “The $10,000-a-Month Psychic,” adding “When business people need a crystal ball, they turn to consultant Laura Day, the ‘intuitionist.’” The Independent dubbed her “The Psychic of Wall Street.” A-list Hollywood stars and Wall Street executives praise her ability to predict future events – including the 2008 recession – with astounding accuracy. As Brad Pitt has said, “I believe in the gut, and I believe in Laura Day.” Laura’s work has helped demystify intuition and bring it into the mainstream. In her workshops and presentations, she demonstrates the practical, verifiable, and sometimes astonishing uses of intuition in the fields of business, science, medicine, and personal growth. Laura has trained thousands of people and companies to use their brains, perceptions, and “sixth sense” in effective ways to realize their goals. She is the author of six bestselling books: Practical Intuition, Practical Intuition in Love, Practical Intuition in Success, The Circle, Welcome to Your Crisis, and How to Rule the World from Your Couch. Laura has been featured in publications that include Newsweek, New York magazine, The Independent, Bottom Line, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Stella, Forbes, and People. She has appeared on numerous TV networks and programs, including CNN, Fox News, Good Morning America, The View, Extra, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. For more information, please visit: www.practicalintuition.com.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Balancing the masculine and feminine Giving yourself space Not blaming the algorithm Marketing outside of social media   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to “Questionably Awesome!” Today, Evans and I answer your questions about finding your first client and balancing masculine and feminine energy. Jodi Katzin asks: “I have worked with a few business coaches and still am having trouble getting that first client! I work so hard on my posts but, with a small following and the algorithm, I don't know how many eyes are actually landing on them, so I get discouraged easily. I guess my question would be if there are ways outside of social media to get things off the ground.” Bailey Barcellos asks: “How do you balance the masculine ‘get it done’ energy with feminine energy when running a successful business!?”   Review: Fido Fizzy I love how Lori truly wants to help and serve her listeners. The variety of content she produces is amazing and I love how vulnerable and real she is. It’s inspirational to see her and Chris showing #relationshipgoals in their episodes. Thanks for serving!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What fear of success looks like Losing friends due to success What holds us back from success Modeling success for others   Resources: Visit squeezemassage.com/earn to learn about Squeeze’s franchise opportunities Text “DAILY” to 310-421-0416 to receive a daily money mantra for free Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Some of you might have something holding you back that you don’t even know about. It’s deeply rooted in your subconscious and it’s stopping you from achieving what you want in life. That thing is a hidden fear of success. It might sound funny at first, but it’s a very real fear that many people experience. But, how do you squash that fear when you might not even be aware it exists? The first step to getting over a fear of success is understanding what it is. Deep down, the fear of success is usually just the sum of many micro-fears of change. How will your life change if you succeed? How will it be better — and how will it be worse? The truth is that you will lose some things when you reach your goals, even before, on your journey toward them. Friends may be jealous. Family may question your skill set. You have to weigh these against everything else you stand to gain and have gained already. There are a few things holding you back: We think that we have unspoken agreements with people that we will always stay the same. But no one stays the same. Even more, you’re not supposed to. Good is the enemy of great. What often holds you back from greatness is the fear of letting go of a life that’s “good enough.” Fear of more work as you become more successful. It’s possible to work around all of these. More than fear of change, we should be afraid of staying the same. In hindsight, it will be impossible to imagine ever staying in your life the way it was. We should always be growing and adapting.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to show up for yourself in life Managing the growth of your business Knowing when you’re out of your depth Pivoting naturally Knowing the difference between a barrier and an ending Learning to embrace the suck   Resources: Gabriellereece.com Listen: “The Gabby Reece Show” Instagram: @gabbyreece Visit squeezemassage.com/earn to learn about Squeeze’s franchise opportunities Get $100 off your first month of Talkspace by visiting talkspace.com and using code “HAPPY” Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: I grew up looking up to Gabby Reece and, after this interview, I guarantee you will too. She’s the epitome of the ultimate athlete. Our conversation today is one of my favorite topics: overcoming mental challenges. She talks about so much, from learning to embrace the “suck” to creating mental wins out of the challenges in life in order to make your life more fulfilling and meaningful.   Question Highlights: What are you loving about life? What are some of the lessons you learned from fitness that you still apply today? How are you managing your business internally with all of your growth? How do you get out of your head and learn to trust your gut? What does pivoting look like?   Guest Bio: Gabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational leader, “New York Times” bestselling author, wife, and mother. The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Creator of HIGHX®, Co-Founder of XPT®, and Executive Member of Laird Superfood®, Gabby is dedicated to building and leading health and fitness methods.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why fear stops you Learning from failure Going on a winning streak   Resources: Join the waitlist at litepink.com to be the first to be in the know! Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Let’s talk about failure. I have seen it all when it comes to what’s stopping people from doing the things they know they want to do in their hearts. Many people are afraid of looking stupid, putting themselves out there, or not knowing what to do next, but failure is not only impossible to avoid, but also the fastest way to place yourself on a winning streak. You just need to know how to learn from it.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Painting the vision for your team Doing what you love for money Dabbling and experimenting   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to “Questionably Awesome!” Today, Evans and I answer your questions about building a team and finding your passion. Kelley Tyan asks: “I'm in the network marketing space as a health coach. I'm looking to build my team with strong business-minded people. How do I market this on my social? I've been coaching women in the health and fitness space for 15 years and I think people are intimidated to think they have to have my experience, but I know that's not true. How can I draw more people to my team?” Bethany Kochan asks: “Finding my passion. That's what has me stuck and often feeling unmotivated or undisciplined. I want financial freedom but don't want to do something just for that. I want to be excited about it. 💜”   Review: HeatherForTheWin It’s Like She’s in My Head! Alright! Enough is enough. Whenever I’ve had a rough day, I open this podcast and the show speaks directly to me and my specific challenges! It’s like Lori has been chilling in my brain all day, sipping on a Lite Pink, listening to my issues, and then records EXACTLY what I need to hear. It’s insane. I’ve been following Lori for some time now and while I’ve always loved her content, I’m in a season now – as a business owner – where I feel more in alignment with her message than ever before. Thank you for showing up every day. You’re doing so much good and pushing me through mental roadblock after mental roadblock. Keep it up and thank you!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Using your network as a shortcut Tapping into your network Auditing your network The truths about your network   Resources: Text “DAILY” to 310-421-0416 to receive a daily money mantra for free Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: All of the answers you are seeking in your business are likely already present in your network. Your network is one of the simplest and most powerful things you can tap into – and you’re not getting enough out of it. When you run into a problem that you don’t have the answer to on your own, start asking yourself: “Who do I know that might know about this?” If no one comes to mind immediately, dig a little deeper: “Who do I know who I don’t know what they do?” Of all the people in your network, you probably don’t know exactly what skills most of them have. If you want to truly tap into the power of your network, try this exercise: grab a pen and a sheet of paper, and pull out your phone. Go through your social media friends and ask yourself: “Who is in my network that can help me reach my goals?” Go name by name, down the list, and write down every person who may be a valuable resource for where you want to go. This will instantly make you realize how powerful your network is – as well as give you a list of people to reach out to in order to speed up your journey. You’re closer to your dreams than you think, but in order to get there you have to become an unapologetic asker.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Interrupting our fear programming Helping people write their story Acknowledging what you want How to move from “can’t” to “can” Being kind to yourself   Resources: MiriamLaundry.com JackCanfield.com Instagram: @miriamlaundrypublishing Instagram: @jackcanfield_official Find the blueprint to writing a children’s book in one day at MiriamLaundry.com/bookblueprint Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Self-esteem is a major factor in a person’s success. That doesn’t mean you have to feel good about everything that you do. You just need to have the confidence to try. So much of our self-esteem is shaped in childhood, which makes it especially important to instill that confidence in kids early on. Jack Canfield and Miriam Laundry are both experts on enhancing self-esteem in children (as well as adults). Together, they co-authored the book “I Can Believe in Myself,” which helps children turn the words “I can’t” into “I can!” Whether you have kids and want them to be confident, you struggle with confidence yourself, or you’re interested in writing and publishing a children’s book of your own, these two have a wealth of knowledge that you’re sure to find value in.   Question Highlights: Where did the inspiration for this book come from? Can you tell me about your course, helping people write books? What fears do you normally see from people? What was your experience after attending Jack’s event? What do you experience in your life and career right now? What feels important right now? If you could only write one more book, what would it be about?   Guest Bio: Jack Canfield is the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, including “Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul” and “Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul.” He started his career as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools and later went on to become an expert in the area of educating teachers and parents about how to build and maintain high self-esteem in children of all ages. He is also the co-writer of “100 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in the Classroom” and “Self-Esteem in the Classroom: A Curriculum Guide.” He also recently published “The Big, Bad Bully,” which he co-authored with Miriam Laundry. Jack is the founder and chairman of The Canfield Training Group in Santa Barbara, California, which conducts workshops and training on how to achieve greater success in every area of your life. Their teachings are based on his bestselling book “The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.” You can learn more about his work at www.JackCanfield.com. Miriam Laundry is a sought-after speaker at schools nationwide. She is the author of five children’s books and co-authored “The Big, Bad Bully” with Jack Canfield in 2019. Inspired to help children believe they CAN, she organized an international effort in 2014 that secured her a Guinness World Record™ – and hasn’t stopped since.  More than 100,000 children and adults participated in this record-setting event, with the purpose of promoting positive mental health. Her books have also received numerous awards including a Mom's Choice Award and a Readers Favorite International Award.  Miriam seeks to continue inspiring people to believe in themselves – and, now, shares her expertise by mentoring and teaching new, aspiring children’s book authors and helping them fulfill their dreams. You can learn more about her work at www.MiriamLaundry.com. Miriam lives in the beautiful Niagara Region in Canada with her husband and four children.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How Corey’s business changed during COVID Struggling with imposter syndrome Learning to play the long game The importance of tapping into your network Getting people enrolled in your vision Growing while maintaining your authenticity   Resources: amplifyhercollective.com Instagram: @coreyphelps_ Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Corey Phelps is the founder of Cultivate by Corey, a fitness-focused brand offering in-person classes and online courses. When COVID struck, she had to pivot fast and recenter herself, which led to her opening a new brand in her company: the Amplify Her Collective. In this coaching call, we explore the importance of finding mentors, how to build teams that invest in your vision, and extending your reach without sacrificing your core values.   Question for Lori: You have had so many accomplishments, from The Bliss Project to your latest endeavor of Lite Pink, which is such an inspiration from the community building aspect and how you have built it from the ground up as a female-funded business. How important was it for you to tap into your network as well as find mentors at each new level to support you, push you, and guide you? What advice can you give on how to step into the CEO leadership role and build a team that is as invested in your vision and mission as you are? I have defined my big ‘why,’ my mission, my core values, and have a proven process. How do I create growth, impact, and reach as many women as possible while maintaining authenticity, integrity, and personal touch as every woman’s success is important to me?   Guest Bio: After 11 years of teaching and coaching women on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle inside the Cultivate by Corey brand, from in-person classes at her studio to online courses and programs, there was something else brewing for Corey. In 2020, when the world shifted in unthinkable ways, so did Corey’s business and priorities. She felt a tap on the shoulder and stepped into the online space in a new way, supporting women in building and growing their businesses. What started as impromptu calls and presentations to a group of women needing support in learning the ins and outs of online business has transformed into a larger mission to support women in creating an unwavering belief in themselves, their capacity to build financial freedom, and having a personal life of their dreams (friends, kids romance all of it).

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Understanding your vision Getting comfortable with asking Tuning into what people need Taking advantage of value stacking   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: I can’t stop talking about networking lately – and for good reason! If you want to grow, if you want to feel connected, you’re going to need powerful relationships and a strong community. I’m going to share insights you can use to extract the maximum value from your network and do what humans are meant to do: help each other and make connections. I want you to hone in on your network and build it in a way that serves your life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding joy in small things Getting over the fear of taking action Getting unstuck   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to “Questionably Awesome!” Today, Evans and I answer your questions about moving on from a job where you feel stuck. Janine Reader asks: “So stuck with my job! My heart wants more!”   Review: Amanda Polick Espresso-like jolt of motivation Sometimes you just need a little gut punch to keep moving towards your dreams, and Lori gives you that and more. The way she hones in on a specific topic and delivers massive value in under 20 minutes continues to blow me away. The combination of inspiration and empathy is why I keep coming back. Highly recommend!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Making yourself a priority Planning for interruptions and making yourself show up The importance of switching up your energy Opening your eyes to a big dream   Resources: Text “DAILY” to 310-421-0416 to receive a daily money mantra for free Go to squeezemassage.com/happy to learn more about their franchise opportunities Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: This year, we built what we knew we were going to need as a couple. Both of us are diving into new businesses, and we knew that if we didn’t make ourselves a priority, we would end up on the backburner. So we set up a couples’ mastermind where we went on dream date trips and we started tracking what matters most to us. Those simple things have made such a difference in keeping our relationship on the forefront, and that most recent trip completely shifted our energy. If you need to make sure you’re setting time to do the things that are most important to you, but don’t feel urgent, you need to take these two points to heart: Even if it’s not convenient, schedule time for the interruptions you know are good for you so that you show up. You have to regularly change up your energy or you are going to burn out. As counterintuitive as it may seem, there are times when stepping away from your business or your work is the best thing you can do for your productivity and inspiration. You need to be changing up your energy to inspire you to do things at a new level. Switching things up doesn’t always feel good at first – in fact, it can feel very uncomfortable. But doing so opens up space for new opportunities. Routines are powerful, but they can also get you stuck. You have to remind yourself why you are doing what you do, what you are working towards, and what levels there are ahead. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding your voice Repackaging your skill sets The common obstacles people face when making money How to map your money Feeling empowered to make financial decisions Talking about your money openly Not being afraid to collaborate   Free Resources: Never leave money on the table again….5 numbers you need to know. https://mailchi.mp/tbproject.us/5-numbers-you-need-to-know   Is a Money Mapping Session right for you?  Learn more here. https://www.bridgetteboucha.com/money-mapping-session   Links: bridgetteboucha.com Instagram: @bridgetteboucha Go to squeezemassage.com/happy to learn more about their franchise opportunities Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Bridgette Boucha is someone near and dear to me. She helps me grow and expand my business in all the right ways. As part of my CFO, she helps me dial in my goals, manage my money, and grow both the vision of my company and me as a person behind it. I don’t know what I would do without her and her incredible team, and after hearing this interview, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without her too.   Question Highlights: What did you do before helping entrepreneurs and at what point did you pivot? What were the themes you saw people struggling with? How do you make sure your business isn’t dependent on your constant input? Who are the ideal people you like to work with? How do you make it feel like your clients can ask you any question? What’s a good indicator that you could use some help?   Guest Bio: Bridgette is a seeker of expansion. As a former corporate CFO turned CFO for entrepreneurs, she brings a unique style, voice, and methodology to help you run a profitable e-business while living a fuller life. She and her team provide proven, sought-after strategies that she used to scale her latest business to multi-six figures in just five months during the global pandemic. Her soulful, energetic approach to numbers is refreshing to the heart-centered entrepreneurs she serves. You can find her enthusiastically speaking, mentoring, educating, and empowering others through her online communities, programs, and courses designed with just the right amount of woo-woo and woo-hoo for next-level leaders.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why some people are motivated and others aren’t Understanding how to manage your discipline Using gratitude to motivate yourself Making the choice to make your day better   Resources: Text “FASTER” to 310-421-0416 to join Chris’ new “Fastermind” Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show! Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: How do you manage your motivation? Even as naturally motivated people, we still have days where we wake up feeling no motivation to build a business, work out, or do anything. Even if you’re not naturally motivated, that doesn’t mean you won’t see success, and just because you don’t wake up motivated doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to turn things around. Whoever you are, own it, and implement the tools we’re going to share with you to manufacture motivation whenever you need it. So many things can affect your willpower and motivation: your sleep, what you eat, how much you exercise, or just your levels of stress. There’s so much going on at any given time and you have to take inventory of it all. Try to mitigate the pain points where you can. The first thing to do every day is shift into gratitude. Ask yourself, “What are three things I’m grateful for and three things I’m excited for?” These can be hard to answer when you’re feeling down or unmotivated, but that’s when answering them is most important. It’s OK to feel a certain way and shaming yourself for not feeling motivated isn’t helpful. You feel the way you feel, but you can still make choices from that place. Giving up will only make you feel worse in the long term. You have control over your destiny, over your mood, and over your motivation. Starting off on the wrong track never has to determine your day. Use these tools and get yourself going again.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The journey of writing a book Creating what you wish you had for yourself Getting over the possibility of getting hurt Journaling for self-awareness and expression Practicing self-love Shifting the burnout story Getting better at saying “no” Getting into the energy of attraction   Resources: girltalknetwork.org Instagram: @sarahpendrick Read: “Beautifully Brave” Visit liquidiv.com and use code “HAPPY” for 25% off your order Visit indeed.com/happy to get a free $75 job posting credit Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: We can do so much more when we learn to be brave. Bravery isn’t as simple as not being afraid; it’s about not letting fear hold you back from doing what you need – or just want – to do. When fear keeps us from living as our truest self or following our life’s desires, it can prevent us from being who we’re supposed to be. We all want to be a little braver and there’s nobody better to show us how than Sarah Pendrick.   Question Highlights: Can you tell me about your book journey? Would you share a bit of your story that you haven’t before? How did hiding your story hold you back? How have you worked through the experience of being hurt? How do we calm our energy and focus on being enough? What is your definition of self-love? What’s replacing your old paradigm for you? How do we get better at saying “no”? How do you differentiate between anxiety, nerves, and intuition?   Guest Bio: Sarah Pendrick is the founder of GirlTalk Network – a women empowerment and lifestyle brand – and the creator of GirlTalk Foundation, a 501c3 that gives back to younger generations. She is a sought-after mentor, host, author of the book “Beautifully Brave,” and creator of the women's empowerment and self-development event GirlTalk Festival. Sarah has dedicated her life to supporting people in living bravely as their true selves, teaching them to believe in their gifts so that they can fill their lives with abundance, love, and complete awareness of their worth. She's been featured in Forbes, NBC, “The Doctors,” E!, and Entrepreneur, and was called an “iconic woman creating a better world” at the Women Economic Forum. She has spoken on stages all around the world. She lives in Manhattan Beach, California with her husband, Josh, and their fur baby, Titan.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why your small business needs legal protection Protecting your business entity Intellectual property Using contracts   Resources: andreasager.com Instagram: @andreasagerlaw Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: As a lawyer and fellow passionate entrepreneur, Andrea Sager knows, first-hand, how much blood, sweat, and tears goes into building a brand that is both meaningful and uniquely yours. She also knows the importance of protecting it. She left bigwig law and founded a full-service law firm specifically designed to provide affordable legal services for small business owners like you. She makes business law fun – who knew that was possible? You’re going to get so much value from her.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Asking yourself better questions Manufacturing pain points Thinking an hour ahead Becoming addicted to convenience Reframing difficult situations   Resources: Text “FASTER” to 310-421-0416 to join my new “Fastermind” Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or even get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Questions can be a powerful tool for leveling up in every aspect of your life. As they say: “Ask better questions, get better answers.” We’re going to talk about one question we each use as a tool in order to better our lives and our businesses. For Chris, his goal is to be as fit as he can be this summer. To make sure he hits this goal, he had to develop some tools. One of those tools was asking himself this question before every decision: “How will this make me feel in one hour?” We make so many decisions hoping for instant gratification, but thinking an hour ahead is just far enough out for you to realize whether it’s something you truly want or something you’ll regret. My question that I ask myself is: “How can I look at this differently?” We experience discomfort on a daily basis, but we rarely think about why we’re feeling that way or what it might be telling us. Often when we’re feeling fear, it’s actually a sign that we’re in an area with opportunity for expansion and growth. When there’s no problems and no fear, there’s no way we’re ever going to get better. If you ask yourself these two questions purposefully and intentionally, you will make exponentially better decisions and see a wider set of opportunities. These two questions can change your life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Seven happiness hacks The inequity around startup funding Being female decision makers Why investing in women is so important   Resources: SheAngelInvestors.com Instagram: @sheangelinvestors LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/catherinelgray Listen: Invest in Her with Catherine Gray Visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month using code “HAPPY” Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Catherine Gray is truly an angel. The founder of She Angels Investors, she’s dedicated to leveling the playing field for female entrepreneurs since they are historically underfunded and underrepresented. Every venture in which she invests is working toward the greater good. We talk about investing, funding women, and creatively raising money.   Question Highlights: What are some of your happiness hacks? What has made you so passionate about getting women funded? What is venture capital and what is angel investing? What do you wish more women knew about this? What’s exciting you the most right now? What did the education process look like around this?   Guest Bio: Catherine Gray is a producer, author, TEDx speaker,  host of the “Invest in Her” podcast, the Founder of She Angel Investors, and Co-Founder of non-profit She Angels Foundation. Her focus is always on empowering female entrepreneurs. Her passion is to utilize her multimedia platform to fund women and level the playing field since women are severely underfunded. Currently, her dream project is producing a new original series for television called “She Angels.” It covers the exciting journeys of the female entrepreneurs who win funding and mentorship at the She Angels Pitch Fest. She Angels is creating a global initiative to fund women around the world. She also produces and hosts a popular podcast “Live Love Thrive” and just launched a new podcast called “Invest in Her,” to discuss ways to accelerate the funding of women and provide resources and inspiration to our listeners. It features both female founders and funders! It is distributed on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you listen to podcasts. She has produced several award-winning films including the very first documentary film about gay marriage called “I Can't Marry You.” Narrated by Ellen DeGeneres's mom, Betty, the film aired on PBS in more than 60 cities nationwide. She also co-produced several documentary films for the LOGO network, which led her to start her own production company called Showbiz Shorts (aka Corp Shorts), and now her most current endeavor, 360 Karma Productions. She Angels is my multi-media platform that creates everything from films and shows, to game-changing events to empower women such as the Live Love Thrive Conferences, podcasts, and the She Angels Pitchfest and TV series. Pitchfest is a collaboration with the city of West Hollywood, CA. After 15 years, she left her position as the top producer of Miami’s cable television advertising to become Vice President of Advertising for the first-ever gay, cable network and decided from that day forward that all of her ventures would be working on projects for the greater good. Her favorite quote is from Mahatma Gandhi: "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in complete harmony." She also believes strongly in the Dalai Lama’s quote, “The Western women will save the world.”

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How our minds work Training our minds Reframing problems Believing in something bigger   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: The biggest battle you can fight in life is the one within your mind. If we can overcome all of the different thoughts and emotions that come with setting and pursuing our big, lofty goals, we can do anything. According to experts, winning is 80% mindset and only 20% skill. That shows us why this is where all of your energy should be going. When we master our minds, we master the game of life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Honoring the season you are in Asking for what you need Communicating long-term goals Finding people in the same season   Resources: Visit squeezemassage.com/earn to learn more about franchising opportunities Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: What do you do when you and someone close to you – a friend, a business partner, a spouse – are in two different seasons? Sometimes you’re going to find yourself working closely with someone who’s in a different mode of life than you, so you’ve got to learn how to make the most of it. First and foremost: honor whatever season you’re in. Whether you’re in a season of resting or a season of pushing, you are only going to hurt yourself if you fight against it. Those seasons are not going to last forever, so just remember that the best thing you can do for your success is to take care of what you need in the moment. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need. Tying back to that first point, if someone asks for something from you that would require you to dishonor your needs, you need to make that clear. In return, ask for what you need. Find some common ground, make your needs clear, and be willing to take different approaches to get where you want to go. You need to make sure that you’re communicating your long-term goals. When you see the overall vision and know that you’re both working towards it, you’ll be more forgiving of the ebb and flow it takes to get there. You also should find other people in the same season as you. It can get lonely when all of the people near you seem to be in another mode, so seek out those going through the same thing so that you can fuel each other up however you need to. When you find yourself in different seasons with friends, a romantic partner, or a business partner, it can actually lead to great things. Follow these tips and you can accelerate your season, creating a win-win situation for everyone.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Learning personal skills in your job Setting out as a solopreneur Finding work that makes you feel good The retrospective exercise Taking time to celebrate your wins Giving yourself permission to stop Finding the power of “no”   Resources: kareenwalsh.com Books/Giveaways/Workbooks: kareenwalsh.com/links Instagram: @kareenzwalsh Facebook: facebook.com/CoachKareenWalsh Podcast: kareenwalsh.com/podcast Visit squeezemassage.com/earn to learn more about franchising opportunities Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Kareen Walsh is a brilliant strategist. Some people are dreamers with a huge vision to create something game-changing. And then there are people like Kareen who take the vision and say, “How do we make this happen?” She hit the glass ceiling at age 22 and saw that the path she was on didn’t lead to where she wanted to go. Her response? Leaving her successful career behind and applying the skills she had acquired into something that truly lit her up. These are the four steps she uses to help you create strategic alignment in whatever goals you’re working on.   Question Highlights: Can you give us an overview of your background? Tell us about your four steps for strategic alignment. How can this be applied to different areas of your life? What are some of the biggest roadblocks when it comes to building a strategy? What’s a belief or universal truth that you rely on when you’re solving a problem?   Guest Bio: Kareen Walsh: Startup Advisor and Investor. Serial entrepreneur. Executive coach. Author. Podcaster.  She is the CEO and Founder of Revampologist, LLC, a seven-figure boutique consulting and coaching company. She has over 17 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience leading and advising industry leaders. Her unique approach to her service-based business is to shine a lens on people, process, and technology, all while maintaining a hyperfocus on leadership to help businesses scale.  Clients include trillion-dollar companies like BlackRock, Groupon, and Broadridge, as well as numerous startups preparing to launch. She has built her seven-figure business by helping source the expertise her clients need and coaching leaders on how to align what they love with what they do – and monetize it!  She believes that if you are not growing as a person, then your business won't grow either. Her books “Lead with Value” and “Be a Badass,” along with her podcast “Your Badass Journey” share her methods of personal and professional growth with the world.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How Lily got started making and selling soap Where her business is now Gaining confidence by taking action Inspirations for your business   Resources: www.sosoapery.com Instagram: @sageonyxsoapery Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Lily Laurore is the founder of Sage & Onyx Soapery. She makes hand-crafted body, bath, and hair products from natural oils and ingredients. Her products are fun, they make you look and feel good, and they make you happy. She has a love of chemistry which first led her to the military and, eventually, pharmacy tech work. That’s where she fell in love with making soaps, which she now does full time. We talk about getting over the fear of growth and finding balance.   Questions Asked: Having multiple businesses, how do you manage a balanced work and personal life? What are the best ways to get over fear of professional growth?   Guest Bio: Lily Laurore combines her love of chemistry and art to create luxurious products with natural ingredients, offering an array of handcrafted body care items that will comfort the soul, delight the skin, and appeal to the eyes.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Striving for happiness What makes us happy The detrimental effects of loneliness Deciding what you actually want Finding the relationships that matter in your life   Resources: TED Talk: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show! Visit liquidiv.com and use code “HAPPY” for 25% off your first purchase   Show Notes: It’s really easy to neglect our relationships when going after our big dreams. When I was writing my book “A Tribe Called Bliss,” I did a ton of research on what makes people happy. What is this place called bliss that we all strive for? Is it even worth striving for? Happiness is great, but it’s important that we don’t deny ourselves the full range of emotions just because we want to be happy. And one of the best ways to cultivate those emotions is through meaningful relationships.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding balance in seasons Temporarily ratcheting back in areas of your life Not needing to prove your worth How to pitch   Resources: Text “PODCAST” to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to “Questionably Awesome!” Today, Evans and I answer your questions about proving your worth and finding balance between business and family. Erin Kennedy asks: “How are you successful in achieving balance? I understand the notion of having to go all in and go hard and I love it, but I have a one-year-old and, now, I feel like I've bit off more than I can chew. I need to be there for my family, but I also want to grow this business.” Keri Lintner asks: “How do I prove the value of my worth to a company or person that doesn’t understand my profession or business ? What are the key-points to share in an elevator pitch?”   REVIEW: Doom Doctor Lori inspired me to start my business! Lori inspired me to start my business, Law of Attraction Tribe. Lori is so motivating and always seems to know exactly what obstacle I’m trying to overcome and gives advice to get me over the hurdle. Whether you're an entrepreneur or not, you will feel inspired and energized after each episode.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Identifying a narcissist Tools for dealing with a narcissist Where most people go wrong Breaking free from a narcissist   Resources: rebeccazung.com winmynegotiation.com Rebecca Zung YouTube Channel Go to litepink.com to see behind the scenes of our launch! Visit liquidiv.com and use code “HAPPY” for 25% off your first purchase   Show Notes: We’ve all had to deal with narcissists before. Not pleasant, is it? You’re in luck because, after a career as a highly successful attorney, Rebecca Zung has made a name for herself by helping others learn how to deal with the narcissists in their lives. Whether it’s a coworker, competitor, family member, or even a spouse, she offers the tools you need to handle narcissism and, if necessary, how to break free from them.   Question Highlights: What is a narcissist? How do you know when you have a narcissist in your life? What is gaslighting? What do you do when dealing with a narcissist? Where do people go wrong with narcissists? What do you wish people knew about what you do? What was it like to change paths when you realized you weren’t as happy as you could be?   Guest Bio: Rebecca Zung is one of the top 1% of attorneys in the nation, having been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America,” as “Legal Elite” by Trend Magazine, and as AV preeminent rated in family law, the highest possible rating for an attorney by Martindale Hubbell, by her peers and the judiciary. She is the author of the bestselling books, “Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win” (foreword by Robert Shapiro) and “Breaking Free: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide for Achieving Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Freedom”, and is a sought-after major media contributor. Her perspectives are in high demand by television and print outlets, as she has been featured in or on Extra, Forbes, Huffington Post, Newsweek, Time, Dr. Drew, NPR Talk Radio, Good Day New York, and CBS Los Angeles, among others. Now based in Los Angeles, she is continuing to serve through her very popular YouTube channel, media appearances, podcast, articles, and on-demand programs such as “S.L.A.Y. Your Negotiation™ with a Narcissist” and “Breaking Free™ Divorce Masterclasses.”

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Pretending you can’t do it Where resistance shows up Stepping into the fear   Resources: girlfriendsandbusiness.com Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Let’s talk about resistance and the various ways that it shows up in our lives. We sit in resistance longer than we need to, which only lengthens the amount of time before we get them done and create the life of our dreams. Think about the things in your life that you are avoiding right now, even though they are the very things that are going to create the life you want and grow you into the person you are meant to be.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Determining which stories need to be told Building an audience Becoming known as an expert   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about finding community and telling your story. Haley Gray asks: What keeps me up at night, and from building the brand of my dreams, is the lack of community I have. I started my blog 9/2020 and I'm struggling finding my ideal customers and gaining traffic/following. I don’t know what to do. Annie Rathman asks: How do you tell your story gracefully? I'm going to publish a motivational/self-help book that will detail a lot of my personal experiences and traumas. I know this will upset my family members and friends. How do I mitigate the blow or minimize the pain they experience?   REVIEW: YESSIECT Earn Your Happy Makes ME HAPPPPY! I LOVE Lori she’s an AMAZING human and this podcast is straight up MEDICINE

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Not getting wrapped up in a timeline Embracing trust and surrender How your relationships are a mirror Knowing when to break off a relationship The power of surrender   Resources: danettemay.com Instagram: @thedanettemay Pre-order: “Embrace Abundance” Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Danette May is one of my truest soul sisters. My book “A Tribe Called Bliss” was inspired, in part, by our relationship. Her new book, “Embrace Abundance” is out in September and is all about the path she’s discovered to better health, wealth, and fulfillment. She explains how cultivating the right relationships in your life can unlock your deepest potential. Danette is offering everyone access to a Free Live Virtual Relationship Coaching Event (worth $597) simply for pre-ordering her book. As a VIP coach, she leads healing retreats and helps high-level execs develop their mindsets, learn to manifest, and summon intimate relationships, attracting their Soul’s Contract Connection. Pre-orders of "Embrace Abundance" can claim their FREE TICKET to the live event at this link: embraceabundancebook.com You can also join Danette's Relationship Coaching Event here: danettemay.com/joinmyrelationshipchallenge   Question Highlights: When did relationships become one of your favorite topics? When did you realize that your relationships needed work? What does your timeline look like? How do we find that feeling of trust and surrender? What do you love to help people with? How can you know if you need to realign or if you’re just with the wrong person?   Guest Bio: Driven by a powerful calling to serve Mother Earth and her people, Danette May inspires people around the world to step up, into the true and full expression of themselves, and live their fullest potential. Her teachings and programs have transformed the lives of millions, allowing them to be their happiest and healthiest selves. Co-founder and CCO of Mindful Health LLC, Danette has built two thriving 8-figure businesses in Earth Echo Foods and FitRise. Mindful Health LLC was recognized as No.48 on the 37th annual Inc. 5000. Danette published her first bestseller with Hay House in 2018, and “The Rise” has inspired thousands to transform their lives. Her newest book, “Embrace Abundance” launches September 14, 2021. In addition to her signature programs, products, and best selling books, Danette shares her wisdom and simple life-hacks through interviews, keynote speeches, and mastermind sessions. She is a regular podcast guest and has been featured in several documentary films, alongside Tony Robbins, the Dalai Lama, Richard Branson, and more.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Lesley founding OnlinePilatesClasses.com Adding value with less Taking messy action The best organic and paid marketing   Resources: OnlinePilatesClasses.com Instagram: @lesley.logan Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Lesley Logan started OnlinePilatesClasses.com before the start of the pandemic, but by offering a safe way to maintain your practice at home, a way to connect with other people, and a way to establish accountability, it’s taken on a whole new level since. Now, Lesley is accelerating growth to reach the next level of impact around the world and help even more people improve their lives.   Question Highlights: What is your best advice for organic growth? What is your best advice for paid growth?   Guest Bio: Lesley Logan is a fitness entrepreneur, author, mindset coach, and the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com. As she traveled the world to teach Pilates, she began offering online classes in 2018 because she wanted to offer something that you could take with you wherever you go. It’s easier to live life better when you create a no-excuses practice for yourself.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Taking the necessary action Getting over the fear of the unknown Relying on faith   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Buckle up; this advice blew my mind when I first heard it. It has completely changed my life and given me a sense of freedom when doing scary things. Here it is: You need to give God something to bless. If you’re not giving yourself to the miracle, leaning into faith, and taking the action required to be blessed with results, then you will not reap the expected rewards. If you lean in and apply this to your life, everything will change.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Overthinking content creation Avoiding overworking yourself   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about creating content and finding balance. Richele Green asks: You have great timing. I'm stuck with creating course content. I have all the knowledge, resources, and tools. Everyone thinks I'm doing great things but I can't seem to stay focused to create the content that will get me to the next level. Ismaelite Laurore asks: Fatigue and finding the right balance between working long hours and business success. Getting professional financial help so I can focus more on my business operations than finances. Founder Dependency… I am grateful that my business is growing, but what if I end up in the hospital? I am the only one who makes everything.   REVIEW: Meleahrose: “My morning cup of coffee. I cannot begin to explain how much this podcast means to me. It has gotten me through some horrible times and has also been an amazing addition to the good times. Lori helps me get in the right mindset so I can tackle any challenging time in life, whether that’s the ups and downs of being a brand new entrepreneur, having hiccups in my relationships, or getting through the day when I can’t get out of bed because of Lyme disease. There really is an episode for it all, and I cannot recommend this podcast enough! Thank you for being a beacon of light in this world Lori”  

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The power of visualization The Circle method How to manifest what you want   Resources: Read: “The Circle” Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show! Get a free $75 credit at indeed.com/happy Learn about becoming a Squeeze franchisee at squeezemassage.com/happy   Show Notes: This manifestation trick is so fast, so easy, and so effective that you won’t believe it actually works. If you’re a visual thinker, this is totally going to change the game for you — even if you’re not, there are ways you can incorporate it into your life in a positive way. Laura Day, author of “The Circle,” teaches a manifesting method similar to this — but we’ve put our own little spin on it. Here’s how it works… picture a circle in your mind with you at the center. You’re a magnet in the center of your circle. Place other things that you desire for the day in the circle. Feel them in your presence and imagine that you are attracting them to you. Just by putting them in your circle and keeping them in your mind, it will force you to take action. If you’re not a visual thinker, physically draw out a circle and hand-write what you want to attract inside of it. That’s it! When you picture what you want, you bring it to the forefront of your mind, subconsciously encouraging yourself to take action towards those goals. It’s dead simple; imagine your circle and draw in the life that you want.  

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The beginning of Product Boss Creating multiple streams of income The three-step, multi-stream machine Networking for introverts Growth through pushing your fears   Resources: multistreammachine.com theproductboss.com Instagram: @theproductboss Instagram: @shop1in5 Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show! Squeeze Massage (midroll) Visit talkspace.com and use the code HAPPY to get $100 off your first month   Show Notes: We’re talking to the powerhouse ladies behind The Product Boss, Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep. I never thought I would have a physical product, but after talking to people, I got really excited about the potential. This is for anyone who’s thinking of launching a product, wants to grow their existing product, or is still in the early days of simply starting a business. This will spark something within you or reignite the fire that’s already burning.   Question Highlights: What got you interested in products? Why are you obsessed with creating multiple streams of income? How do you know what platform is right for you? What advice do you have for introverts in business? What’s something that is now second nature that used to feel painful? What’s a block that you want to strip away this year?   Guest Bio: Jacqueline Snyder is a fashion designer and product startup expert who has helped launch over a thousand brands over the last 12 years. Minna Khunolo-Sithep is a product business expert with a vast knowledge of Amazon and product-based growth strategies. She has a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. Together, they generate the force behind The Product Boss Podcast. They have grown a community of high-achieving product-based small business owners and have helped them scale their physical product businesses through masterminds, group coaching, and digital courses designed specifically for product-based business owners ranging from start-up conception to multi-million dollar companies. Together their goal is to change the landscape of product entrepreneurship by connecting women around the world through a blend of real-life business tactics, creative strategy, and modern leadership.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why Jennifer started Locks & Mane Providing hair for people in cancer treatment Not stopping at “no” Embracing fear Sharing the scrappy stuff   Resources: locksandmane.com Instagram: @locksandmane  Instagram: @jennifermarieparrott Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Jennifer Parrott had struggled with her hair her whole life. She started getting extensions when she was 15 years old but she could never find a product that was all-natural, cost-effective, and non-damaging. She put together a business-plan, but put it on pause when she became pregnant with her son. While on maternity leave, she decided it was now or never and finally took the leap. Fast forward to today and she’s featured in several national retailers and still expanding! She asks how to embrace fear and discomfort, and how much she should be sharing online. We also talk about how her experience when her son contracted leukemia led to a whole new, philanthropic side of her business.   Questions Asked:   I know you’ve talked a lot about embracing fear and I completely subscribe to the notion that everything great sits on the other side of our fears. Can you share some tips on how to get through those uncomfortable moments and manage anxiety, as well as how to keep embracing and moving towards the things that scare us the most? I really struggle with how much I should share about my personal and professional life on social media. On one side, I feel like I should keep so much private - especially the really messy stuff (i.e. skirting bankruptcy more times than I’d like to admit, how hard it is to ‘balance’ growing a company, and trying to be a good mom, wife, friend, etc.). On the other hand, I feel like it’s so important to share the bumpy road that it’s been. What are your top tips for building a personal brand? How do you manage to do such an amazing job focusing on your businesses as well as your personal brand?     Guest Bio: Jennifer Parrott is a mom of two and the founder of Locks & Mane. Locks & Mane is one of North America’s fastest-growing luxury extension brands, making high-quality extensions fast, safe, and affordable. Locks & Mane believes in creating quality products that inspire all women to look and feel their best. You can find Locks & Mane products at HSN, Ulta Beauty, Bloomingdales… and Macy’s, later next month!  

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Taking expansive action Reframing negative words Jumping into the fire   Resources: ownit64.com Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: When Chris and I first started our businesses, our capacity to tackle so many things at once was much lower than it is today. You don’t need to load your life up and overwhelm yourself to get better at multitasking. The more you align and discipline yourself in the way that you want, the more expansive your capacity to get things done becomes. Doing so can be difficult — it can be hard, and stressful, and overwhelming — but you can hold so much more on the other side.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How constant learning enriches your relationships Pushing yourself outside the box Approaching new friendships Letting people know what you want   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about approaching new friendships and keeping relationships interesting. Heidi Roston asks: how do you keep a relationship exciting, fresh, and evolving in a way that interests both people? Tayla Babakaiff asks: how do I approach a new, female relationship from the beginning, letting them know I don't just want a surface-level friendship, but want to grow, be challenged, and cheered on by a bestie?!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to have tough conversations with your partner What we did when we lost it all Taking ownership of your situation   Resources: ownit64.com Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: It can be really hard to break tough news to your partner. When Chris lost his job in 2008, he had to come home and tell me not only that news, but that our finances weren’t in order and we were going to lose everything. It’s one of those moments that scars you — you never forget it. We’re going to relive one of the hardest moments of our lives because we think there’s value to be had in that moment. It’s less about breaking the news itself and more about assessing where you’re at and deciding what to do with the information you find. Here’s what happened next for us: Chris came home and told me that we would have to sell our brand new house, our cars, everything, and move into a small apartment. And I responded with two things. First, I said “Then that’s what we have to do.” And second, I said “This will never happen to us again.” It was then that we decided to enter the knowledge industry. I started teaching online courses with the goal of finding just one hundred women to join me monthly. When that took off, I realized the one thing all these women had in common was that they needed support, so I created The Bliss Project. That led to The Bliss Habit, a way to take that same idea to the people who couldn’t make it to the event. No matter where you are in your journey, it’s not too late to take control of your future.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Giving your pain purpose Learning to deal with grief Helping others through hard times Moving from fear to freedom Reframing your thoughts Reimagining your future   Resources: theshineproject.com/how-it-began-2 Instagram: @ashleyklemieux Read: "I Am Here" Listen: The I Am Podcast with Ashley LeMieux 433: Decide it's your time to shine with Ashley LeMieux Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Get ready for some life shifts, because it’s bound to happen any time Ashley LeMieux speaks. She’s a genius businesswoman and she’s gone through so much in her life. Her worldview is going to help you so much in whatever it is you’re going through. She shares her stories of grief and tragedy and how she’s overcome them. She also gives advice on helping others as they deal with grief, how to reframe your thoughts, and how to live in the balance between joy and pain.   Question Highlights: What have the last few years of your life been like? What’s some advice for someone to step in and help someone going through a rough time? Why did you choose to talk about moving from fear to freedom? How do you reimagine your future? How do you make the decisions that are going to make tomorrow a better day?   Guest Bio: Ashley LeMieux is the founder and CEO of The Shine Project and the author of two books, Born to Shine and I Am Here. The Shine Project is an online community for women that helps them find support, resources, motivation, and encouragement to triumph over the challenges in their lives. She has empowered thousands of women to find purpose in their pain and find the courage to keep going. She is the host of The I Am Podcast, and her passion for youth in the foster care system has put her on the board of directors for National Angles. She lives in Phoenix with her husband and crazy puppy, Honey.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you need an elevator pitch Understanding the impact you want to make Dialing in your income goals Giving people a community   Resources: throckmortonevents.com reach-retreat.com Instagram: @danielle_throckmorton Instagram: @throckmortonevents Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Danielle Throckmorton is a multi-business owner who is now pivoting into supporting other women through coaching and accountability to take their own lives and businesses to new heights. She’s ready to step her own business acumen up to the next level as well, but struggling with charging more for her services when she truly wants to impact as many people as possible. We discuss how she can hit her income goals while charging what she’s worth while creating the impact she wants.   Question Asked: What would you do to hone my income with the impact that I want to make?   Guest Bio: Danielle Throckmorton went from teen mom, college drop out to 7x award-winning independent business owner, accountability coach for female leaders, and founder of Reach Retreat. Her mission is to help women uncover what they truly desire for their life, and then provide them with the support, tools, and resources necessary to live it out.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The danger of opposing beliefs Reimagining what it could look like Getting to the root of your fear   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Are you holding dueling desires? It can be so easy to want something on the one hand, but be subconsciously afraid of what happens when we get it on the other. If we don’t get to the root of that disparity, we will constantly be creating and canceling out that thing that we want. Let’s talk about how you can support your dreams without letting fear get in the way.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: When to follow up on a “No” Taking the emotion out of asking Showing your worth through results   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about following up on a “No” and negotiating your worth. Mara Casler asks: How do you approach asking for what you want, after you've been told “No”? How long do you wait to ask again? Elizabeth Johnson asks: How do I negotiate for the salary and benefits (equity in the comp!) that I want/deserve when I have only a handful of years of experience on my side? Sometimes people place a higher value on years of experience over quality of present work! (I'm measurably more valuable than some folks who've been in the biz for more time.)

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How limiting beliefs are holding you back Dealing with anxiety Falling into comparison Knowing your worth Being okay with failure Sharing your story Accepting change   Resources: ownit64.com Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Everyone has some limiting beliefs that are holding us back from getting where we want to go. Sometimes the hardest part of getting through your journey is finding a way to move past those beliefs. We are going to share three limiting beliefs each that we’ve had to go through in order to be where we are today.   Lori: Anxiety and panic attacks. Every time she would get in front of people she would feel like she couldn’t breathe, starting as far back as 7th grade. Not understanding your worth. It can feel scary to charge what you should when providing a product or service without undercutting yourself. If you’re resentful for the time you’re putting in without compensation then something is out of alignment. Fear of sharing your story. It can be hard when you’re trying to be authentic but you know that sharing details about your life are going to have an impact on other people.   Chris: Fear of comparison. When Chris was preparing to launch For the Love of Money, he kept putting it off because he couldn’t stop comparing himself to other brands that were further along. You want to surround yourself with people who motivate you, but you have to be able to step through that fear and do it anyway. Fear of failure. Chris would set big sales goals but worry about the blowback that would come if he didn’t hit them. The irony is that he’s rarely hit the sales goal he set, but that didn’t mean they weren’t successful and still worth doing. Fear of change. This comes along when you are afraid of losing the good life you have in the pursuit of a great life. Strategy is everywhere. It’s easy to find. But what’s really holding most people back is their belief in their ability to do it. So take a look at the limiting beliefs that are holding you back and tell yourself “This isn’t true.” Only then can you move forward into your highest self.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Becoming a money magnet Earned income vs. investment income Blaming, complaining, and justifying Writing new truths in your life Improving your environment Reinforcing your dreams   Resources: ownit64.com Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: We were not always money magnets. In fact, both of us repelled money in different ways for much of our lives. It takes financial motivation AND education in order to both make money and hold onto it. We’re going to go over four things you can do to become a money magnet:   Clearing out the old to take your power back. When you’re blaming others, or your past, you don’t do the work to take ownership of your future. It’s your choice, alone, to clear out the old, unnecessary thoughts and beliefs holding you back. Decide to become educated and motivated. One of the best ways to do this is through reading books and listening to podcasts — take advantage of free resources. Curate and control your environment. Your environment, meaning the people, places, and propaganda you are surrounded by, have a huge impact on your mindset. The people in your life are either enforcing your dreams or unwittingly sacrificing them. Reinforce your new patterns and beliefs. You need accountability partners. You need to measure what matters. You need to journal your actions and thoughts. Visualize where you want to be.     Everybody can do these four things. There are no barriers to entry other than doing the work. Follow these to break those old financial habits and become a money magnet.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of how you show up on camera Learning the skill of performance Creating connection with your audience Watching your work lead to results How to get paid speaking gigs   Resources: kellsiemoore.com Instagram: @kellsie_moore Join the Be Camera Confident Bootcamp and use code LORIHARDER for 50% off Visit liquidiv.com and use the code HAPPY for 25% off Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Being on camera is the easiest way to connect to your audience online, but conveying your own inner confidence in yourself and your message can be a little harder. Kellsie Moore wants you to look your best and show up as your truest self on camera, no matter what. She’s wondering how she can take her business as an on-camera coach to the next level, and whether or not event speaking should play a role in that growth.   Kellsie Asks:   At what point, and how, do I switch to mostly or only paid speaking gigs?     Guest Bio: Kellsie Moore is a top video performance coach helping high-achieving entrepreneurs to become their best selves in life and on camera! Her unique, insightful expertise is rooted in her work both as a professional actress and personal development professional working in the corrections industry. As a digital CEO, she empowers personal brands to optimize their on-camera presence with authenticity, excellence, confidence, and charisma to better connect and convert online.