In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of building a passive side hustle The best passive side hustle choice Getting over imposter syndrome Finding free resources   Resources: ownit64.com   Show Notes: Every person needs a passive side hustle. This is not negotiable. It’s important to build something that pays you when you’re not working, instead of your income requiring a large  investment of your time on an ongoing basis. Your financial goal should always be to get to the point where, if one of your income sources disappeared tomorrow, you would not have to change your lifestyle. Most people aren’t there yet, but a passive side hustle — not a busy, time-consuming, expensive side hustle — is the way to get there. One of the greatest opportunities for creating a passive side hustle right now is course development. The way people want to learn is changing forever. They want to move straight from Point A to Point B, and that’s what courses do for them. They’re not as intensive to build as people think, and once it’s launched, it will start selling while you sleep. It’s time to take your future into your own hands. The world is too dynamic to rely on just one source of income.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What happens when the world shifts Why “learn it yourself” is the biggest lie told Joining the education revolution Finding your person Switching your mindset from selling to service How to own your future   Resources: ownit64.com deangraziosi.com Read: “Millionaire Success Habits” 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 the code HAPPY for 25% off your order Get 25% off your entire purchase at drinksupercoffee.com/lori or use code LORI at checkout   Show Notes: Dean Graziosi is one of the most famous success trainers, authors, and financial educators of our time. He recently launched the book “Millionaire Success Habits,” which shares what makes the most successful people in the world different — and how you can become one of them! He’s devoted his life to educating people on how to live a better life, and that’s what he’s going to do for us right now. He shares how you can monetize your message to take control of your future.   Question Highlights: Why is it so important for people to monetize their message and control their future? How do people identify their message or experience within themselves? Can you shed some light on imposter syndrome? Would you tell us about your new challenge?   Guest Bio: Dean Graziosi is a multiple New York Times best selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. He has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies that have changed lives all around the world – including the new Mastermind.com platform. His mission for over 20 years has been to deliver self-education to those seeking transformation, fulfillment, and success outside the traditional education path.    His most impactful project to date included the largest online product launch in history, a program he co-created with Tony Robbins called Knowledge Broker Blueprint. This world-class course continues to impact over 38,000 people in 150+ countries and 4,100 niches to share what they know and help make self education the new norm. Dean is now planning to exponentially widen his impact by serving over 1 million new people and exposing them to the self-education industry through his Own Your Future Challenge with Tony Robbins in May 2021.  Dean lives in Paradise Valley, AZ with his wife Lisa and his three children.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Entrepreneurship is the rollercoaster AND the line Signing up for the contrast Reframing the negative   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: We come up against challenges when we’re working towards big, audacious goals. It’s inevitable. Your business, your life, your career, your relationships, your goals — they’re going to throw you curveballs, sometimes all at once. Your job as an entrepreneur is to put out fires, so don’t take those fires as a sign that you’re on the wrong path. Let’s talk about how we can reframe the conversation and be grateful for the things that stretch us and make us better.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to get over being camera shy Taking action to overcome anxiety When to hire Getting into your zone of genius   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about growing a business as an introvert and when to hire a support team. Carlee Nash asks: How do I grow my business being extremely introverted, and camera shy? Jessica Fusch asks: When do we know it's time to hire a team member?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Giving what you want first Setting the environment for fun Change your environment Building in mini-breaks Living in the moment   Resources: 2021blueprint.com   Show Notes: How can you make life more fun? Even when you feel like you’re living good, there are often too many days that end with you feeling exhausted and like you didn’t get to have enough fun. We often say, to change your life, you have to change the questions you ask yourself. So ask yourself this: What would life look like if it were more fun?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Lessons from being out in nature Using laughter to get out of your head Cultivating self-love Podcasting as a business   Resources: shelbystanger.com Join Shelby’s Podcast Course Get $100 off your first month of Talkspace by using code “HAPPY” at talkspace.com Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/happy   Show Notes: Shelby Stanger has a deep love for adventure. Whenever she feels stuck, doing something outside in nature, especially that scares her a little, gives her the confidence to do something scary elsewhere in her life. That ability to create courage at will has enabled her to do some incredible things. In this episode, we talk about the power of laughter, self-love, and creating endless adventures in life.   Question Highlights: What’s something you took from blogging a punk concert series that you still use and apply to your life now? Where did your love for adventure come from? What are those moments in nature that you pull from? What scares you? What have you done to go on the journey of loving yourself? What has your podcast done for your life? How do you start thinking about a business?   Guest Bio: A seasoned journalist and top-ranked podcaster, Shelby Stanger’s work has been featured everywhere from The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune to Outside Magazine and ESPN. Curious about her subjects and willing to go to great lengths in her research, Shelby has surfed from Tavarua, Fiji, to Tofino Canada; studied with a breath guru; fasted for six days on only water; paddled down a portion of the Amazon River; and interviewed countless CEOs, athletes, and wellness experts on assignment for major publications.  Her curiosity and playful demeanor doubles as a secret interview weapon, loosening up guests on the most serious of topics. With a knack for audio stories, Shelby created and sold her first podcast about adventure called Wild Ideas Worth Living to REI Co-Op in 2020 (she remains the host) and recently hosted an award-winning travel show for Lufthansa called Life Changing Places. Her latest project, Vitamin Joy, has a standout crew of guests, offering prescriptions for having more health, humor and fun in their everyday lives.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding opportunity in fear Sitting in the middle Following what feels good enough   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: It’s so easy to look around for outside guidance and forget that there’s something in our gut that is telling us what to do. When you’re in the middle of the journey, far enough that you can’t remember why you started but not far enough to see the light at the end of the tunnel, it can be tempting to just give up as a way of avoiding the wrong move. But your gut is always guiding you and it is going to take care of you.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Standing out from the crowd Finding your why   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  Cindy asks: How do you stand out as an entrepreneur in the fitness field that’s already saturated with millions of coaches and mentors? @holamanzano asks: I'm struggling to find my why. What are some tips to help me discover this?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Pushing your boundaries Growing your audience Competing on more than price   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: Your business might not be growing right now. That’s alright — we’ve all been there before. That’s why we are especially qualified to help you get unstuck and bring back the growth. Here are the three reasons your business stops growing, and how to avoid them: You’re not growing. If you aren’t focusing on your development as a person, you cannot expect your business to continue growing as well. You’ve stopped filling the pipeline. You cannot stop collecting new audience members. Your existing customers will continue to grow and they will move on. You need to be bringing in new customers all the time. Your pricing is a race to the bottom. This shows a lack of confidence in your pricing and your product and is not sustainable. A race to the bottom always ends up at the bottom; there’s no profit to be had there. If you can avoid these three things, you will be able to keep your business growing. If any of these sound familiar to you, it might be your key to getting unstuck.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How Bree Jacoby started Networking effectively Finding people’s pain points Having the audacity to ask Describing your value to others   Resources: breejacoby.com Instagram: @breejacoby LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bree-jacoby-a2173a24   Show Notes: Bree Jacoby is the founder and CEO of one of the hottest growing personal shopping services, BREE JACOBY. She’s also the host of the Undressed by Bree Jacoby podcast which explores the lifestyles of entrepreneurs, socialites, and business moguls who have built or sold multi-million to billion dollar businesses. She’s built a book of blue chip clients with her company’s popular subscription-based models and employs a team of talented stylists that deliver exceptional experiences. She’s relentless in building her business, something I know you’ll pick up on to implement into your life.   Question Highlights: How did your current business get started? What are the keys to networking? How do you start establishing a relationship? What’s coming up next?   Guest Bio: When it comes to getting dressed, Bree Jacoby is the go-to stylist for some of the largest CEOs and Founders out there. Her clients include Alli Webb of Drybar, Sheila Nazarian of Nazarian Institute, Payal Kadakia of ClassPass, and other male and female c-suite alike. She has mastered the ability to simplify the shopping experience, creating a 360-degree experiential way of seamlessly going through an edited closet and then building wardrobes based on needs and goals. She and her team of amazing stylists have mastered the skill of bringing innovation to retail, adding a new spin to how people shop the brands they love.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Building a brand for free Putting yourself in your client’s shoes Making your content look good Repurposing inspirational content Net-zero marketing Being your biggest fan   Resources: girlhiboutique.com Instagram: @girlhiboutique Follow Shanae: @shanaekidd Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: In her early 30’s, Shanae Kidd got to the point where she was asking herself “What do I really want to do with my life?” Just getting out of a bad relationship and feeling a serious lack of confidence, she wondered what to do to find herself. She took the steps to get her MBA, but still wasn’t feeling fulfilled. What really made her feel good was making women feel empowered and confident in their own skin, and that’s exactly why she started Girl Hi Boutique. I know you’ll find yourself in this story, you’ll hear yourself in Shanae, and be able to apply my advice to your situation.   Shanae Asks: What is the most underrated but powerful strategy for building a brand for free? How can I reach my audience on their own platforms?   Guest Bio: Newly settled in Phoenix, Arizona by way of Salt Lake City, Utah, Shanae Kidd is a corporate woman with a deep passion for fashion and running her online dress boutique. Girl Hi Boutique is a one-stop dress shop with the goal to create confidence via clothing. Her brand slogan states it proudly, Dressing Confident Girls for Every Occasion.  Girl Hi Boutique can be found on social media, @girlhiboutique, and online, www.girlhiboutique.com. Girl Hi Boutique was created on Shanae’s discovery of self-love, one of her sincerest lifelong accomplishments. Combining her love of fashion and her understanding of the power a dope outfit brings, how it can instantly boost your mood and confidence, inspired her to help other women feel great, too. Something special is in each and every Girl Hi Boutique dress named in honor a woman in Shanae’s life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Listening to your calling Waking up to your purpose Having clear targets to hit   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment   Show Notes: I know that you have something big inside of you. You may not know what it is yet, or maybe you haven’t put a name to it, but it’s there waking you up at night. If you keep ignoring that calling while it’s still a whisper, eventually, it’ll turn into a 2x4 that smacks you across the face to wake you up. If you’re getting lost in the strategy and the cycle of learning without taking action, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Once you start taking that regular action you’ll stop feeling the fear as much.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What saying no to things does to your brain How consistency can make or break you Taking small steps consistently   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 or visit fastfoundations.com to see if there’s room in our elite mastermind Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment   Show Notes: We’re all searching for the one thing that’s going to make us successful, but real success comes from doing the small things consistently. This works both ways: Consistently doing small, positive things can build up to huge wins. Just the same, consistently making poor choices, or not showing up for yourself, can compound to hold you back. This should be taken as good news, too! People are often so afraid of having to take a big leap in order to reach massive levels of success. We’re here to tell you, it’s taking small steps every day that are going to lead to you reaching your goals.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Pivoting to be known for something completely different Living life in the spotlight and dealing with criticism Finding your people Becoming your future self Having confidence in being single Giving yourself permission to chase your dreams   Resources: beccatilley.com Instagram: @beccatilley Listen: Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad Go to drinksupercoffee.com/lori and use code LORI at checkout for 25% off your first purchase   Show Notes: Becca Tilley is in a season of complete transition right now, which makes it the perfect time to talk to her. Everyone reaches this point in their life eventually: where they’ve been known for something for so long, and now they have to start from scratch as a beginner. And it can be scary! Known for being on The Bachelor, she naturally began to gravitate towards the influencer space where she now has over a million followers. She shares what it was like dealing with the spotlight, how she cultivated a positive online community, and what her hopes and dreams are for the future.   Question Highlights: What are you known for and what are you doing now? What are some of the coping mechanisms you use to get through things? How did you create such a wonderful community? How do you make quicker decisions in your life? What are you doing to support the future version of yourself? What is a question that you wish more people asked you?   Guest Bio: Becca Tilley is a television personality, podcast host, and style & beauty influencer. A Louisiana native, Becca was quickly put into the public eye after appearing on Seasons 19 & 20 of The Bachelor. Now you can listen to Becca on her iHeart Podcast, “Scrubbing in with Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad,” where she covers everything from dating and relationships, to her love of Grey’s Anatomy, and anything that falls in-between. Scrubbing In won the People’s Choice Award in 2018 and 2019 for Best Pop Podcast. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being consistent and being dedicated Finding out where people want you to show up Realizing how much work it takes   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get updates on the podcast and see when YOU could be featured on the show   Show Notes: If you want to see success in everything you do, you HAVE to exercise extreme commitment to the craft. Figure out what it is that you can show up for consistently, and stick with it. If you haven’t found it yet, and you’re wondering why you aren’t taking off, these tips may be exactly what you’re missing.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Staying in a positive mindset Tinkering around the house Connecting with people Coping with anxiety around speaking   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about discipline and self care. Megan Seibel asks: What is your favorite form of self-care to help you stay in a positive mindset when business feels hard? Kristie Dean asks: I've been doing a lot more presenting and speaking around my purpose and feel sooo anxious speaking literally my chest tightens and I feel like my voice might just not come out at moments. Not doing it is not an option so I'm going to get through it. I know you've said you've had anxiety around speaking, do you have any tips?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: When to make a pivot Why you have permission to pivot The steps to making a transition seamlessly Making the leap to something new   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group fastfoundations.com fourwestdigital.com/textme Visit liquidiv.com and use code HAPPY to get 25% off your first purchase   Show Notes: Let’s talk about pivots! Career pivots, expertise pivots, you name it. The world has changed so quickly over the last year: people are pivoting left and right, whether out of necessity, or inspiration. And you have full permission to pivot. The expectation of staying in the same career or business your entire life is long gone. While pivoting is always possible and may be the best decision for you or your business, it is not always easy. You will have to stand up and make yourself known for something new. You have to make it real and show up consistently. We’re going to give you the steps to making a successful pivot. Make an announcement of your pivot: tell people why you are making the change and take them along on the journey to making that decision. Transition your current audience: mix in some of your old content with some of the new content. You’ll start shifting more and more towards the new content until your old content gets completely phased out. Map out your path: you will need to transition not only your content but your income. Determine how much income you need to live the life that you want, and calculate when you can make the leap. You have permission to pivot, you just have to put some planning into how you do it. And when you do, you'll be better off than you ever thought possible.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The myth of success Not sitting in your pity forever Shifting your mindset towards positivity Removing limiting beliefs Living up to your own standards Not sweating the small stuff Not putting people on a pedestal   Resources: susansly.com Instagram: @susansly Go to liquidiv.com and use code HAPPY for 25% off your first order   Show Notes: Susan Sly lit a fire in my belly when I saw her speak on stage for the first time. She rocked my world. There is so much fire, commitment, and power inside of her. She’s one of the smartest women that I know and one of my biggest inspirations, and I’m excited to share her with all of you.   Question Highlights: Where did you come from? What’s a belief that you hold now that’s the opposite of what you felt before? How do you know when you need to say yes and when you need to say no? What are the standards that you hold up to? What’s something that you’ve had to let go of to be yourself? When did you realize that life is a series of collecting tools? What do you do when a relationship doesn’t end the way you want?   Guest Bio: Susan Sly is a best-selling author, speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur. She is considered an expert in the areas of network marketing, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia, and been quoted in Forbes Magazine Online. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author Jack Canfield made six Amazon Best Selling lists. As part of the team of CFSII, helmed by the late Bill Bartmann, Susan was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Susan has won the Editor’s Choice Award on two occasions for her work with Soul II Success and Success 360. Susan was selected as the only Canadian to be part of the exclusive Harvey Mackay Roundtable. Mr. Mackay has written 7 NY Times best-selling business books and is the founder of the Mackay-Mitchell Envelope Company in Minneapolis. This group of 37 people includes Christine Jones, one of the founders of GoDaddy™, John Langbein– founder of Ticket Exchange™, and others. Susan produces a podcast and blog that reach thousands of people per week. Furthermore, her Facebook live series has regular viewers of up to 20,000 per week. Susan is in the process of filming a series for Network Be - a women-driven network out of Los Angeles with noted Investors like Sharon Stone and Maria Shriver. Susan has completed the Boston Marathon 6X and placed Top 10 in the Pro Division of the Ironman Triathlon in Malaysia. In her early years, Susan raced professional duathlon and frequently had podium finishes in the U.S.based Dannon Duathlon series. Susan is passionate about philanthropy and has dedicated a significant amount of time and money working to liberate girls from trafficking and invest in education to support women and girls who have survived trauma and abuse both domestically and overseas. Susan believes in giving back. She has been a passionate supporter of Make-A-Wish, World Vision, the UNHCR, and others. On a personal level, the thing she is most proud of is coaching her son’s cross country team at a school for children with special challenges. Susan is the mother of five children and resides with her husband in Scottsdale, Arizona. Susan truly believes we can have it all.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The excuses we use to sabotage ourselves How to turn your excuses on their head Creating accountability Doing the work   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get updates on the podcast and see when YOU could be featured on the show   Show Notes: We have got to stop sabotaging ourselves. It’s so easy to not take ownership of the things we’re doing. I’ve stayed in that place for a LONG time, and my hope for you is that you don’t stay as long as I did. I’m going to go over the excuses that we often tell ourselves… and how you can kick them to the curb and replace it with a thought that EMPOWERS you.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Balancing the guilt of being a good parent while also working hard Avoiding overwhelm while juggling multiple projects   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about imposter syndrome. @michaela_slade asks: How do you maintain focus and avoid overwhelm when you've got multiple projects on the go? Katelyn Moss asks: I have some problems with my self esteem being a good mom and working at my dream job but I feel that mom guilt and the guilt is HEAVY. What do I do?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How happiness makes you more productive The five things you can do to impact your happiness daily   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early bird access and a $2000 discount to our Fast Foundations Mastermind Watch: TEDxBloomington - Shawn Achor - "The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance"   Show Notes: Happiness increases your productivity by up to 31%. It also increases your ability to learn. We wrote down five things that will help make you a happier human being, thereby increasing your productivity. When you do these five things, you will truly have the energy to move through business – and life – the way that you want. Five things that impact happiness: See stress as a challenge and not a threat. Gratitude and three wins Exercise Acts of kindness Environment If you want to make big changes in your life, you have to approach it from a place of happiness and positivity. Feeling miserable and slogging through the change is only going to slow you down.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: Learning the skill of dating Getting your dating mindset right Where to source dates Defining your comfort zone upfront How to handle follow-through   Resources: damonahoffman.com Instagram: @damonahoffman Listen: Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Visit talkspace.com and use the code HAPPY for $100 off your first month   Show Notes: Damona Hoffman is brilliant. She’s a dating coach, but her advice goes far beyond romance: it applies to your friendships, your business partnerships, and more. We talk about dating, relationships, and finding love during a pandemic. I love talking about the dynamic that relationships play in life, and Damona truly brings it.   Question Highlights: How did you get into being a dating coach? How do people navigate dating during this time? How do we narrow down what we’re looking for? What is the next part of the dating funnel? What are some questions you can ask yourself to set yourself up for a better dating experience?   Guest Bio: Damona Hoffman is a dating coach & TV personality who starred in the A+E Networks' (FYI TV) series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. She’s a contributor for CNN Headline News (HLN), BET.com, The Washington Post, LA Times, Match dating app, and more. Her advice has been featured in hundreds of publications, podcasts, and TV shows, and she was the subject of an Oprah O Magazine cover story in 2019.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: The exciting changes coming to Earn Your Happy Taking failure as feedback Adding value every day Making a commitment to showing up The success formula   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to submit questions to Questionably Awesome   Show Notes: Success is a numbers game. So many people think that things are going wrong or that they aren’t good enough when just one or two things don’t go well. But the key to success in anything is in the number of times you try. The more you fail, the faster you learn. The more you learn, the faster you succeed. And the more you succeed, the better you can leverage that success. So don’t quit the game early — put in the numbers.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Overcoming imposter syndrome Creating a plan and implementing it Finding ways to add value   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to submit your questions to future episodes!   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering more of your questions around goals and dreams. @jennaatkinsonp5 asks: What are the best ways to add value if you don't have a big social media following? @tima922 asks: I am struggling with creating and implementing a strategic plan for my goals. Where do I start? @sheriazhomayoon asks: The vision I have for myself and my professional work sometimes feels "too big". Then I question, "who am I to take that on"? How do I overcome this?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Showing enthusiasm and passion Taking messy action Getting comfortable with asking for help Collaborating for success Showing up consistently, even when things are hard   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early access to my mastermind and $500 off your enrollment   Show Notes: We’ve worked with many successful people over our careers, and many of them go on to achieve even greater success. Meanwhile, some people continue to struggle in their businesses, never quite reaching their full potential. The thing is that what people struggle with seems to be universal: We hear it all again and again. We’ve identified the common traits that set apart those who succeed from those that struggle. If you can embrace these five traits of successful entrepreneurs it can quickly shift your results for the better.   Enthusiasm and passion   Enthusiasm doesn’t mean being loud and bubbly in public — though honestly, that can help. What it means is that when you describe your product, when you do your marketing, and when you tell someone what you do, people can feel the passion in you. If it doesn’t come naturally to you, don’t worry: Enthusiasm is a muscle you can build. So get pumping.   Messy action   Time is your most valuable asset. You don’t need to know everything before you start. As long as you have some idea of what you are doing, you can figure out the rest as you go if you are just taking action. And chances are, you’ll learn it even faster.   Unapologetic asker   Many people are so focused on providing value to others. That’s great! But how would you provide value if you never knew what people needed? Let’s flip it around. How great would it make other people feel to know that they are providing you with something you value? That’s right: Fantastic.   Collaboration   Collaboration is the shortcut to success. Collaboration in your business, in your social media, and in your marketing will fast track you to success. Focus on networking and partnerships and help others grow while helping yourself. Instead of looking up to the titans in your industry, look around to the people at your level and you can all level up together.   Consistency   Statistics show that people have to see your offer 7-8 times before deciding to buy from you. With how hard it is to reach people, in order for people to see you enough you need to be taking action daily. You can learn all of these on your own. You don’t need anything to start doing these things.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What video games can teach you about success How to power up your life Putting yourself into spaces that challenge you Making asymmetrical bets The different levels of life   Resources: levelingup.com singlegrain.com Read: "Leveling Up" Instagram: @ericosiu Receive 25% off your entire first purchase by visiting drinksupercoffee.com/​lori​ or using code ​LORI ​at checkout Get a free $75 credit at indeed.com/happy   Show Notes: Eric Siu is an amazing human being. Getting into video games as a kid he discovered that he was building a lot of skills, joining teams, and creating communities — all things that he didn’t have in real life. As he grew up he learned to take that same passion and skill set and apply it to other areas of his life. In his new book "Leveling Up" Eric uses video games as a lens to view personal growth and achievement in a way that anyone can understand. If you’re ready to reach the next level, give this a listen.   Question Highlights: What does leveling up mean to you and where did it come from? What’s most important to you right now? What makes you think that anyone can win at life and business? What are the universal truths you see in successful people? How did you move through your family not supporting you? How do you put yourself into spaces where you continue to level up? How do you mentally prepare for putting yourself in uncomfortable situations? What’s something that you couldn’t live without?   Guest Bio: Eric Siu is the CEO of content intelligence software ClickFlow, which helps you grow your traffic while looking like a genius. He also owns ad agency Single Grain and has worked with companies such as Amazon, Airbnb, Salesforce and Uber to acquire more customers.  He hosts two podcasts: Marketing School with Neil Patel and Leveling Up, which combined have over 30 million downloads to date.  He also speaks frequently around the world on marketing and SaaS.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The placebo effect How belief affects us positively and negatively How what you consume affects your life   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Believing in yourself is going to get you to where you want to go. I believe manifestation is one of the most powerful tools we can use to accomplish our goals, improve our lives, and make ourselves feel better. And that’s not just my opinion: It’s backed up by science! We all know the placebo effect and how in many instances it is nearly as powerful as actual medication — all with the power of our mind. So why don’t we think that the power of belief can work just as well with our goals? Spoiler alert: It does.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Doing the hard things The psychology of facing tough days Choosing your version of hard Acknowledging the season that you’re in Procrastination disguised as productivity   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group Visit liquidiv.com and get 25% off your first order with promo code HAPPY   Show Notes: When you stop doing the hard stuff, life actually feels harder. It’s not always easy to do the things you need to do to live the life that you want. But if you skip out on the hard stuff, the rest of your life is only going to be harder. Doing it may be the hard part, but the reward makes life easier. There’s a couple of psychological tricks to help you face a challenging day. One is to block out the impact of how hard it’s going to be and instead focus on how it’s going to feel on the other side. You can also choose to feel grateful for everything you have in your life — including the things that are afforded by those hard things. You also need to acknowledge the season of life that you are in. Sometimes what you desire is on the other end of doing something that you don’t want to do. If you enjoy personal space but you have a goal that requires you to momentarily give that up, acknowledge it upfront so that you know that this is only temporary and that it will be worth it. Life is going to get hard. That’s unavoidable. But it’s up to you whether the hard things you do in life lead to an easier life on the other side. Pick the hard you want in life, and don’t let the drive to live easy lead to frustration.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being vulnerable Facing uncertainty Pushing through hard times   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: I’m getting raw, real, and vulnerable right now. I’m in a place right now that exists often when you’re an entrepreneur or someone going for your dreams. Right now, with everything that’s happening, I’m just feeling really scared. There’s so much uncertainty and so many things up in the air, and I have to be okay with that. I hope this makes anyone going through this now feel a little less alone, and shows that it’s possible to get through all of this.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Setting clear expectations Maintaining friendship in business Replacing professionalism with respect   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering more of your questions around relationships. @jaiakasha asks: How do you work through conflict and keep the relationship strong? @charitymajors asks: How do you protect business and friendship?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Whether or not you’re stuck in the middle Why being stuck in the middle hurts Purposefully upping the stakes   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group Show Notes: Are you trying to get things done without going all in? Don’t allow yourself to be caught in the middle. Not in the middle of drama or a fight but caught in the middle of a commitment with yourself. This doesn’t affect the people who haven’t made a commitment and are doing nothing. It also doesn’t affect the people who are already all-in. It’s for the people that are high potential and working hard for their dreams but a part of them still wants a different life. Maybe you want a better body or a better life but you’re allowing old habits to hold you back. If you’re finding yourself wanting to change in your life but you’re still stuck in your old ways you need to burn the ships. Up the stakes on your new life so that you have no choice but to keep moving forward. That may mean taking investments in your company so that you have to create a return for your investors. Doing extreme things in your life requires extreme action.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Falling in love with wine The experiences wine brings Telling a story with your brand Breaking new ground in your industry The challenges that come with innovation Resources: winc.com try.wonderfulwine.co/earnyourhappy Visit drinksupercoffee.com/lori or use code LORI for 25% off your first purchase Show Notes: If you have a big idea, a dream, and a hobby, you can turn it into a business. Brian Smith is passionate about wine and finding a way to share great wine with as many people as possible. He shows how injecting some creativity into any industry can help you grow and scale your hobby into a thriving business. This one is great for anyone looking to turn their passion into something much bigger.   Question Highlights: What are you excited about right now? What is the perfect experience with a bottle of wine? What are the two different projects you’re working on? What made you decide to put so much personality into your brand? What was the moment where you decided to do something different in your industry? What is the magic of attraction and conversion? What is something that is lighting you up right now?   Guest Bio: Brian Smith – Advanced Sommelier, Winc COO & Co-Founder Brian is driven by a passion to share great wine with as many people as possible. The role of Winc co-founder and COO furthers his mission to create and connect great products with today’s consumers. Brian combines his years of experience as a sommelier, winemaker, and brand builder to oversee the world’s most innovative and culturally relevant wine program. A firm believer in creative collaboration, Brian has led Winc to partner with Charity Water, NYT Bestselling Author, Atticus, and designer, Jonathan Simkhai. Brian and his team of winemakers carefully craft more than 100 wines a year from grape to glass. Prior to Winc, Brian founded successful finance and fashion startups. His previous wine experience includes creating the wine program for the tech-enabled Clo Wine in New York and founding the millennial cult brand Jolie Folle rosé.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Addictions to problems or solutions Two ways to get attention Focusing on one thing at a time Increasing your willpower   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: When we start to look at our lives we are either addicted to the solution and the positive or we’re addicted to the problems and complaining. Which one are you? Look at your day and recognize whether you are more focused on coming up with solutions to the problems that come up, or if you’re allowing yourself to stay in the addiction of the drama. If you find yourself gearing more towards the complaining, let’s discuss how you can switch that around and fall in love with solving problems.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding confidence in action Starting something new   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering more of your questions around building confidence. @vivianamindful asks: How do you remain confident when you're at the start of your business and feeling overwhelmed? @suzannelamoureaux asks: How do you gain confidence when starting something new that you've never done before?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Whether you should be an employee or an entrepreneur Understanding why you’re starting your business Envisioning what your days look like Thinking of the future Staying in your zone of genius Creating the habits you need to move forward   Resources: 2021blueprint.com Visit outstandingfoods.com/lori or use code LORI for 25% off your first order!   Show Notes: Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?  We have six questions you should be asking yourself — whether you have a business already or are thinking of starting one — to make sure you aren’t putting yourself into situations that are going to lead you to unhappiness. Entrepreneurship is so trendy right now. While it’s a great way to make money and build financial security, not everybody is meant to be an entrepreneur… at least not right now. Use these questions as a guide to determine whether or not being an entrepreneur is right for you: Why are you starting this thing? What is your day-to-day going to look like? Will you be happy doing this three years from now? What is your zone of genius and who will you need in order to get back to your zone of genius quicker? Who do you need to be in order to bring this company to success? What habits do you need?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The unknown struggles of entrepreneurship Finding a why that keeps you going Sticking to your values Not putting people on a pedestal Learning how to handle rejection The joy of being of service to others   Resources: jamiekernlima.com Instagram: @jamiekernlima Read: "Believe It" Get $100 off your first month of Talkspace.com with code HAPPY   Show Notes: Without Jamie Kern Lima in my life, I’m not sure that I’d be starting my company right now. She’s a cheerleader for all women and has so much belief in people. Her personal story is a billion-dollar success story when the cosmetics company she founded was sold to L’Oréal and became the first female CEO of one of their brands in history. Her new book "Believe It" is a must-read if you have big dreams, and she’s going to ignite your soul on fire and remind you that anything is possible.   Question Highlights:   How did you feel when you released your book out into the world? Can you share a story of rejection? How can we connect back to why we started something in the first place and stop comparing ourselves to others? What do you tap into to keep going?     Guest Bio: Jamie Kern Lima started IT Cosmetics in her living room and grew the company into the largest luxury makeup brand in the country. She sold the company to L’Oréal in a billion-dollar deal and became the first female CEO of a brand in its history. Her love of her customers and remarkable authenticity and belief eventually landed her on the Forbes America’s Richest Self-Made Women list. Today, she’s a mother of two and an active investor, speaker, and thought leader who is passionate about inspiring and elevating women. She’s also an active philanthropist who has donated over $40 million in product and funds to help women face the effects of cancer with confidence.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How a plan puts you into action Breaking down your big goals The things that keep you stopped and stalled   Resources: Text LITEPINK to 310-496-8363 to learn all about my startup journey! Show Notes: So many of us are operating in life without a plan. That’s why whenever we think about our dreams or something that we want to do we start to freak out. When you don’t have a plan around the things you need to accomplish it can be paralyzing. There are just too many possibilities for you to get distracted with. So let’s talk about why you need a plan that’s going to put you into action and give you the confidence you need to keep moving forward.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Learning from people more successful than you Getting comfortable with discomfort Prioritizing yourself over people-pleasing    Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around building confidence.   @rowellty asks: How do you overcome being intimidated by being in the company of those you admire or are more successful than you?   @melissa_wucinick asks: How do I overcome people pleasing? I know I am doing it but can't stop, and need the validation on social media.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The commonalities between leadership and relationships Giving feedback in the moment Being honest, open, and building trust What gets recognized gets repeated   Resources: Visit outstandingfoods.com/lori or use code LORI for 25% off your first order! Show Notes: There are some common threads between being a good leader and being a good romantic partner. Nobody is going to be great at either when they’re just starting out — just think back to your first relationship and I’m sure you’ll agree — but with some intentional practice, we can become better leaders and better partners at the same time. Give feedback in the moment Nothing is worse than letting a grievance sit and then coming back to it after the other person has moved on. Some people get over things much more quickly than others. If you try to bring something up later, the other person may get confused, defensive, or angry. And small things left unaddressed continue to build up until they become a huge roadblock in your relationship. That can all be avoided by bringing it up in the moment. Being honest, open, and building trust Building off of that last point, giving feedback in the moment is what is going to make people learn to trust you. Being honest also empowers other people around you to open up and be their best, and that is the sign of a good relationship in business AND life. What gets recognized gets repeated When you see the kind of behavior you want, you have to work to recognize it in a way that acknowledges the other person. This will help that behavior stick and give further clarity to the types of behaviors you want. This also opens the trust door for feedback and makes it easier to breach the conversation around what can be improved. If you take in these three tips, you’re going to make it a lot of the way towards being great in both leadership AND relationships.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being in rooms with people that call you up Choosing discomfort Imagining the pain of staying in your comfort zone Picturing the reward for breaking the pattern   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: You are always going to be uncomfortable for one of two reasons: you’re either leaving your comfort zone or you are staying in it too long. They both create discomfort, so which would you rather choose? Staying in your comfort zone never creates the result that you want; you don’t grow, and still end up experiencing pain when the universe decides it’s time to wake you up. Or, you can choose to leave your comfort zone on purpose and move through the discomfort to reach the next level — you’re going to be uncomfortable either way, so you might as well have something to show for it.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being consistent on social media Creating structure Outsourcing when you need help Dealing with greed Exploring your deep motivations   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions about consistency and greed. @miss_evab asks: I'm struggling to be consistent with my business social media account! @danigmorris asks: Can you talk about how to overcome GREED? I'm seeing it become an addicting habit.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you need to choose your pain Getting from good to great Choosing God-sized dreams Welcoming pressure   Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to see if you’re a fit for Chris’ elite mastermind group Visit plushcare.com/happy to start a free 30-day trial with Plushcare   Show Notes: There are two types of pain points in life: The ones you are dealt and the ones that are chosen. If you aren’t choosing the pain that you face, life is going to choose for you — and it may not be the kind of pain you want. But any pain you face is going to help you grow, so if you need pain, make sure it’s the pain you choose.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating a communal class structure around boxing Starting a new business Adapting to COVID-19 Embodying perseverance Bringing people together   Resources: boxunion.com Visit digital.boxunion.com and use code FELICIA for 33% off your monthly subscription Instagram: @feeslalaland Visit earthechofoods.com/lowcarbconversations and enter the code LOWCARB to get 15% off your order of Cacao Bliss Get a $75 credit towards upgrading your job posting at indeed.com/happy through March 31, 2021.   Show Notes: Felicia Alexander is the cofounder of BoxUnion, a boxing fitness studio sparked by her dream of empowering communities and helping others discover their greatness. In 2020, her business went digital in order to adapt to what was happening in the world, taking her reach from California to global. We talk about pivoting, opening a business, and leaving behind the life you thought you were going to lead. It’s an awesome, inspiring conversation that you’re going to get a ton of value from. Question Highlights:   Where did your love for boxing come from? What did it look like when you were getting BoxUnion started? What was an eye-opening lesson you’ve had since starting this business? What did your business look like when COVID hit? What does it feel like when the future is so unknown right now? What does perseverance mean to you and how do you bring it into your life?   Guest Bio: Felicia’s love of community and fitness started at a young age. While her grandfather was an amateur boxer, it wasn’t until after the sudden death of her father when she was only 16, Felicia discovered her love of boxing. A graduate of Stanford University and the UCLA Anderson School of Business, Felicia went on to have a successful career as a Sales & Marketing executive for companies including Sun Microsystems, Sony, Mattel, and Leaf Group, all the while recruiting friends and members of her team to come together through fitness. In 2016, she decided to leave corporate America to chase her childhood dream of empowering the community through boxing and helping others discover their true greatness through fitness— no matter their age or ability. Together with her business partner, Todd Wadler, Alexander launched BoxUnion in Santa Monica, CA in April of 2017. After the success of the first studio, BoxUnion opened a second location in West Hollywood, CA in January of 2019. In April of 2020 BoxUnion Digital launched allowing consumers all over the world to stay healthy, de-stress, and build their mental strength from anywhere at any time.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Discerning what needs to move fast and slow in your life Making temporary decisions Changing your mind Believing you will figure it out   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink instagram.com/girlfriendsandbusiness   Show Notes: I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me about how I’m able to get so much done so fast in my new company. I want to dive into that topic, showing how I am getting some things done fast, what is taking me longer, and the things that need to intentionally go slower in order to do them right. Making decisions is a muscle that needs to be worked, so get flexing!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What to do when you hate your job but don’t know what comes next Reframing what you’re doing Stepping into your purpose Putting it all on the line Dressing for success   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions about overcoming struggle. @sambamfarley: I hate my day job and want to quit but don't have enough income to support me. What should I do? @samantha_haffner : Struggling with motivation! I have been lacking motivation and need to kick my own butt. Help please!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of knowing your numbers The benefits of competition How every person and product is unique Being authentic to where you are at   Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind Instagram: @chriswharder | @loriharder Visit liquidiv.com and use promo code HAPPY for 25% off your order   Show Notes: Fear of competition scares a lot of people away from even taking the first step towards a business, but there’s no reason that competition should hold you back. So, we’re going to break down the reasons why you shouldn’t worry about competition and why you should actually be wary of starting a business that has no competition.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding belief in dark times Where to begin your journey The reward on the other side of making tough choices The beliefs that allow you to move to the next level Saying “yes” and figuring it out Closing the gap to the next level Being intentional about what you want Asking for help   Resources: drsonja.com Have a conversation: drsonja.com/apply Instagram: @iamdrsonja Twitter: @IamDrSonja Facebook: facebook.com/IamDrSonja Visit liquidiv.com and use promo code HAPPY for 25% off your order Visit earthechofoods.com/lowcarbconversations and enter the code LOWCARB to get 15% off your order of Cacao Bliss Get a $75 credit towards upgrading your job posting at indeed.com/happy through March 31, 2021.   Show Notes: After Dr. Sonja Stribling’s divorce left her bankrupt, both financially and emotionally, she decided to leverage her personal journey in order to help others. We have a great conversation about her past and how she used everything she’s experienced, good and bad, to create her business, and how you can use your personal story to propel you forward. Question Highlights: Could you tell us more about your journey? How do you know where to start? Why do people need to be having hard conversations? What are some beliefs in business that you can apply to anything? What does it look like saying “yes” before you’re ready? What do you tell yourself when you can’t seem to close the gap to the next level? What’s a better question that people need to ask themselves? Guest Bio: Dr. Sonja is a Transformation Specialist, Influence Expert known as the General to Giants. This retired Army Major, recipient of Barack Obama Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, National Speaker for the Think & Grow Rich The Legacy World Tour, and former TV Host on Bravo Network, now uses this training and experience to lead thousands of to their victory in dominating in their space and use their inner POWER to ascend to their Next Level in life and business. Having overcome a series of life-changing experiences at a young age, a 21-year military career, a highly decorated combat veteran with a harrowing divorce that left her financially and emotionally bankrupt, Dr. Sonja has drawn upon her past pain to connect her closer to her purpose. Her mission is to use her leadership skills and her own journey as a means to help others ignite their inner strength and realize their true potential as human beings, business owners, and world-changers. As the Chairwoman of the Born to Be Powerful Academy®, home of Kitchen Table CEOTM her firm’s courses, events, and results-based coaching & consulting programs equips emerging and established women, thought leaders, influencers, entrepreneurs, and game-changers to use find their POWER to have a fulfilled life, booming business and live life on their own terms. From her one-on-one coaching, group training events to online seminars, thousands shift their life, career, and business from her teachings. Her core belief is “don’t wait for others to invite you to the table, create your own table!”

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Sharing the lessons along the way Finding your vision Taking action on your goals   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Listen: ‎Transformation Church: Mark My Words // Do You Need Vision? // Michael Todd   Show Notes: Get ready, because I’m about to preach. I have chosen to see that I am supposed to take every problem I encounter, every obstacle, everything that gets thrown in my way as a lesson to share with others. And that lesson today is all about having a vision and following through with it in order to live your purpose.