In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being the big fish in the pond Finding contentment in your everyday life Having faith in your ability to execute your ideas Knowing when to go all-in Recognizing whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employee Staying humble and keeping perspective Universal truths about building a business   Resources: ashlandhardseltzer.com Instagram: @ashlandhardseltzer Get $100 off your first month of therapy at talkspace.com with code HAPPY Get 15% off of Cacao Bliss at earthechofoods.com/lowcarbconversations when you enter the code LOWCARB Show Notes: I love hearing about the raw, real journey it takes to build a company from the ground up. Bringing your passion to life despite all of the walls you hit along the way is a story I will never get tired of hearing. And the story of Josh Landan is just that. He’s the founder of Saint Archer Brewing Co., which he just sold to Coors for $100 million, and then he sold Ashland Hard Seltzer to Anheuser-Busch after only eleven months of building the brand. It’s truly inspiring and you’re going to take so much away from this conversation.   Question Highlights: How do you deal with the pressure of entrepreneurship? What happened in Philadelphia? What gives you such confidence in your ideas? How do you create authentic connections with your investors? How do you stay so self-aware? What are you working through in your life right now? How do we keep our massive drive but also make it feel like no big deal? What are three universal truths about building a business? What is the payoff from being an entrepreneur? What do you want to leave people with?   Guest Bio: Josh started his career telling stories from behind the lens – filming, directing, writing, and producing films and documentaries featuring some of the world's top surfers, snowboards, and skateboards. The passion for bringing his athlete friends’ stories to life led him to create Saint Archer Brewing Co. and later Harland Brewing Co. Recognizing all of his friends were quickly developing a taste for hard seltzer, Josh saw an opportunity to create something different and tell a new story with friends from all walks of life. Ashland Hard Seltzer was brewed to bring together people from all walks of life, to share moments, and create stories as one. Moments are fleeting. Stories live forever. Cheers!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Dealing with an expectation hangover Stepping back when things aren’t going your way Reaching out for help   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: I hope your new year is going awesome, but if it’s off to a bad start—like mine is—here’s your chance to reframe. I’m having a massive expectation hangover for how I wanted to start the new year, but all of the greatest lessons in life come from reframing things that didn’t go your way.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Keeping in touch with people when there’s a lot of distractions Feeling like an imposter Adopting a beginner’s mindset Planning your business   Resources: everyday-evans.com Read: "The Conquer Kit" Read: "The Desire Map"   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions about business. @ilonavaro asks: Do you have any go-to templates for business strategy planning for the year ahead? @kelsey.eyers asks: How do I connect with my affiliates in a time when everyone is so distracted? @larissabayet asks: Does imposter syndrome ever seem to go away? Or do you just learn to deal with it? How can you overcome it?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Everything is figureoutable Making the best of every situation Taking your feelings out of the equation when solving a problem Loving the challenge   Resources: Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 or visit fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind to join my elite mastermind group Get a $75 credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/happy   Show Notes: We didn't start the new year off quite how we intended. Our usual rituals and business plans went out the window when we both caught COVID. But in the midst of that, and feeling helpless, there were a lot of lessons learned that we can carry forward… some that we are actually grateful to have experienced.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Meeting the right people Having a partner who lifts you up Knowing when to give feedback Parents relying on their children for happiness Having relationships with your kids   Resources: heatherdubrow.com Listen: Heather Dubrow's World Instagram: @heatherdubrow Twitter: @HeatherDubrow Get a $75 credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/happy   Show Notes: You’ve probably heard of Heather Dubrow from her time on “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” but she’s truly done it all. From acting to hosting, design to entrepreneurship, Heather is a powerhouse. Her podcast, “Heather Dubrow’s World,” has over 100 million downloads, and her YouTube channel, “Heather’s Closet,” had millions of views. We talk about how she developed such a diverse portfolio, what’s going on in her personal life, and what’s in store for the future. Question Highlights:   How did you decide what your type of people are? How did you end up doing so many different things with your life? How did you cope growing up in your family where you didn’t talk about thing to? How did your husband help you see your blind spots? What are some generational patterns you want to break? What’s lighting you up right now?   Guest Bio: Heather Dubrow (née Heather Paige Kent) is an Actress, Author, Singer, Entrepreneur, Mom, and Wife.  Heather is a veteran of scripted television and you may also recognize her from her 5 seasons as the Champs drinking brunette in a sea of blondes on the Real Housewives of Orange County.    She is also an accomplished host with credits ranging from newsrooms to talk shows. Heather’s top-rated podcast “Heather Dubrow’s World” has amassed a huge following with over 100.5 MILLION downloads!  Heather is also well known internationally for her sense of design and fashion as evidenced by her YouTube channel, HEATHER’S CLOSET, which has millions of downloads. Heather is married to the world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Terry Dubrow, star of E!'s hit TV series Botched. Together, the Dubrow’s have authored three books together including “Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig present The only guide you'll ever need to the best anti-aging treatments",  “The Dubrow Diet” and their latest book, “THE DUBROW KETO FUSION DIET” (Harper Collins, 2020). Terry and Heather have a top-selling skincare and supplement line called CONSULT BEAUTE AND CONSULT HEALTH. They have four children together and live in Newport Beach, California.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The post-book hangover The 10 core skill sets Focusing on your great instead of your good Where to get started in your job search Testing out different careers Bringing your skill set into your current career Finding your core nature   Resources: ashleystahl.com Read: "You Turn" Visit indeed.com/happy to get $75 credit to upgrade your job post Visit plushcare.com/happy to start your free 30-day trial Show Notes: Ashley Stahl is equal parts brilliant and hilarious. She’s helping people discover their confidence, finding a career path that they love, and landing more job offers. If you are unsure of the career that you’re in, if you’re not sure what’s next, or if you’re looking to expand what you’re already doing by thinking bigger, this is the podcast for you! Question Highlights:   Can you give us an overview of what you put into your book? Can you go through the 10 core skill sets? What’s a sign that you’re good at something but it’s not necessarily what you should be doing? How do you figure out where you should start? What was the most interesting finding about these 10 skills? What do you do to get into your zone of genius?     Guest Bio: Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, speaker, and author on a mission to help you step into a career or business you’re excited about and aligned with. Her book, now available on Amazon for pre-order, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, takes readers on her career journey into counterterrorism, offering an 11 step formula to discover their best career fit.  Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her email list of 500,000 and her show, You Turn Podcast, she's been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence and landing more job offers.  She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has been also featured in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and more. Ashley earned a Master’s in international relations from King’s College London, and another Master’s in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She holds a Bachelor’s from University of Redlands in government, history and French. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The different types of dharma Being a multi-passionate entrepreneur The nine archetypes Bringing all parts of yourself into your presence How to take action on finding your purpose   Resources: iamsahararose.com Read: "Discover Your Dharma" dharmaarchetypequiz.com Instagram: @iamsahararose Visit liquid-iv.com and use code HAPPY for 25% off your order   Show Notes: Are you ready to get some serious clarity on your life’s purpose? Because Sahara Rose is going to show you how it intertwines with everything that you do. Not only is she a bestselling author and thought leader, but she’s also a dancing queen that’s just trying to raise the vibes on this planet! She’s here to help show you your dharma so that you can blossom into your highest self and embody your fullest expression. She makes ayurvedic knowledge accessible to the masses, so get ready to be filled up with spiritual wisdom! Question Highlights:   What is dharma? What do you say to people who are apprehensive about expansion? What are the different types of dharma? What does it feel like to lean into all sides of yourself? What do you cover in your book?   Guest Bio: Sahara Rose is an ancient soul in a modern body. She has been called "a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift" by Deepak Chopra, who wrote the foreword of her books. She is the best-selling author of four books, including the upcoming Discover Your Dharma. She also hosts the Highest Self Podcast, the #1 spirituality podcast on iTunes with over 25 million downloads. Sahara is the founder of Rose Gold Goddesses, the sacred sisterhood collective all about embodying the goddess within. She is a keynote speaker, speaking on stages at Google and Facebook, as well as being featured as the nutrition speaker for Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign at Harvard Medical School and in Vogue, Forbes, NBC, and more.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating room for self-care Making better decisions Prioritizing during free time   Resources: @drinklitepink Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions about self-care.   @misslaurs: What tips do you have for making yourself a priority and making self-care non-negotiable? @dandi2901: How do you balance and prioritize your "need to" and "want to" when you do have free time?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Not ignoring your needs Taking better care of yourself Trusting your energy Creating more space for yourself   Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to join our elite mastermind Show Notes: We’re going to talk about two things that we’re each going to do differently in 2021. This has been a crazy year, and we’re all entitled to give ourselves a little grace, but we’ve also learned a lot and it’s important to take those lessons forward and act on them.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How our medical system is failing us The impact of food on our health The habits that create better health outcomes Why diets don’t work The dangerous effects of sugar intake   Resources: themodelhealthshow.com Read: "Eat Smarter" Read: “Sleep Smarter”   Show Notes: Shawn Stevenson is back! The last time he was on the show, he completely rocked my world. If you want to change and upgrade your life, Shawn will not only teach you how, he will give you the science behind why it works. He is one of the best people to talk to if you’re interested in just getting better in all aspects of your life. We are capable of being so much smarter, happier, and healthier than we give ourselves credit for, and there are just a few tweaks we can make to become who we want to be. Question Highlights:   What are the shifts we can be taking to make changes of perspective? How does our perception of food impact our minds and bodies? How do they make unhealthy food so addictive? How can food affect our relationships and emotional intelligence?   Guest Bio: Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book “Sleep Smarter” and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and many other major media outlets.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Starting a business on the cheap How to manage overwhelm Making fun a priority Why there’s only a Plan A Fixing your limiting beliefs   Resources: fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind Text ELITE to 310-421-0416 to join our elite mastermind   Show Notes: We’re doing a quick Q&A, because there’s always time to fit in inspiration! Questions: Best way to begin a business or side hustle when you don’t have the income yet? What are some ways to manage overwhelm when you work 9-5 while building your side business? I love being weird and having fun, but I find myself being so damn serious. Tips for focusing on the fun? How do you plan for having a plan B or plan C if 2021 goes sideways? How do I learn that happiness doesn’t come with a price? You can be happy and not owe anyone anything.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The importance of having a vision Asking how, not why Leaning on friends and mentors Over-serving others Having God-sized dreams Text-based marketing   Resources: fourwestdigital.com/textme   Show Notes: The year is almost over! No matter how this year went for you, it’s going to be a big year for reflection. We’re each going to share three things that saved our butts in 2020, because they are ALL things we need to be doing next year in order to remain successful.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating and collaborating as a team How BossBabe got started Defining your core values Dividing roles in a business partnership Facing your insecurities   Resources: www.bossbabe.com Instagram: @daniellecanty Instagram: @bossbabe.inc   Show Notes: If you love BossBabe and you resonate with them as much as I do, you’re going to love this conversation with Danielle Canty. She’s a serial entrepreneur and boss babe in every sense of the word, embodying the BossBabe philosophy in everything she does. She’s a true strategist and a creative powerhouse. We talk about female collaboration, partnership within business, staying true to your values, showing up as your true self, and more.   Question Highlights:   What happens when you collaborate with a partner? How did BossBabe unfold into what it is today? How do you define your roles in a business partnership? How do you feel safe within a business? What insecurities came up when you started collaborating?     Guest Bio: Danielle Canty, BossBabe Co-Founder + President With passion in business strategy and female leadership, Danielle is the co-creator of BossBabe specializing in the brand’s operation and growth strategy. After starting her first business at 22, Danielle has gone on to become a serial, international 7-figure entrepreneur and is the COO and President at BossBabe.   As a trained business coach and a Doctor of Chiropractic, Danielle’s passions Iie in high performance, business strategy and operational scalability. Coupled with her understanding that success is more than just business skills but encompasses personal development, facing challenges head on and striving for the best version of yourself - Danielle’s impact is clearly seen in BossBabe’s mission and philosophy.  Based in Los Angeles, Danielle also co-hosts The BossBabe Podcast with Natalie, where the two share candid conversations and interview aspirational leaders across an array of industries. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Going all-in on an idea Working hard on your passion Getting your idea into the hands of consumers Hiring above your skill level Making it through hard times   Resources: archerroose.com Instagram: @archerroosewines Use code MERRYMAKER15 for 15% off and $5 shipping on any order   Show Notes: In this quickie interview, Marian Leitner of Archer Roose Wines shares the story of founding an alcohol company, when she knew it was time to go all-in on her business, and how being an entrepreneur is full of hard times. For anyone interested in starting a business, or curious to hear from someone who’s been through it before, this is a great resource.   Question Highlights: Where did the idea for Archer Roose Wines come from, and what was the tipping point that made you go all-in? Did you come across why there weren’t a lot of competing companies in your industry? Who do you go to to help get your idea off the ground? What was a time where you felt close to quitting?   Guest Bio: Marian Leitner-Waldman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Archer Roose Wines. Founded with her husband, David Waldman, co-founder of Pheasant's Tears Winery, Archer Roose is a modern wine company that brings terroir driven wines to consumers with a rebellious spirit. Their wines are served at James Beard Award Winning Restaurants, boutique hotels and hip rooftop bars and have been recognized by Wine Enthusiast, SevenFifty, CNBC, Forbes and the Washington Post for their quality and sustainable formats. Marian holds a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University in International Relations. She is a MassChallenge Finalist and a Babson Breakaway Challenge Finalist, and recognized by the Boston Harbor Angels as one of the top entrepreneurs of the year. While Archer Roose has operations in four countries (Argentina, Chile, France and Italy), Marian lives in Boston's South End with her husband, their son, Lawson, and their dog Flashman.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Sharing your vulnerability Strengthening your dream muscle Setting stretch goals   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around goal setting.   @tracydestefano My goal and dream muscle is weak. How do I strengthen it?   How do you set goals that stretch you yet are attainable?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How our priorities change over the years My biggest accomplishments Looking ahead to my 50’s The universal lessons I’ve learned One “must do” in my 40’s   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Age is just a number, but sometimes these milestones will make you reflect on things. Since I just hit my 40th year on this planet, we’re going to take some time to reflect on my biggest accomplishments, what I’m surprised I haven’t done yet, and what’s coming next.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Having a spiritual awakening Being grounded in your truth Holding onto your ego and your old identity The fear of changing and disappointing people The root chakra The sacral chakra   Resources: Learn more: TaylorSimpson.com Instagram: @iamtaylorsimpson Quiz: TaylorSimpson.com/quiz A Taylored Adventure to Happiness podcast: TaylorSimpson.com/Podcast   Show Notes: Taylor Simpson has been in my friend circle for a while, and over the years she has become so unapologetic about her gifts. She helps women tap into a frequency that will attract the abundance they desire, all through tapping into their inner chakra. Her mission is to empower women around the world and to remove the blocks that are holding them back, and she’s going to share with us how you can tap into your own truths. Question Highlights:   How did you get into chakras? Can you explain what it’s like to have a spiritual awakening? Tell me about the root chakra? Can you tell us about the sacral chakra?   Guest Bio: Taylor Simpson is a Spiritual Expansion Mentor who has helped transform the lives of over 1,800 women around the world. She does this by helping women deepen into their Truth through healing childhood wounds, uncovering hidden mindset blocks and getting to the root of all that’s been holding them back from living their most abundant and aligned life! She is the host of A Taylored Adventure to Happiness, founder of The Abundant Life Experience, The Higher Self Mastermind and ASCEND where women every day are fully step into their Higher-Selves, which means calling in their desires effortlessly. Taylor has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, Reader's Digest and delivered training for world-class brands like Mary Kay. As a sought after motivational speaker and Spiritual Mentor, Taylor Simpson is unapologetic about what it takes to receive what you desire, do what you want and become the person you were designed to be. She is on a mission to help every woman create their own #AbundantAF life and to feel good while doing so!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Eliminating what doesn’t need to be in your life Delegating and asking for help Duplicating activities to making them easier   Resources: onehopewine.com/lori and use code LORI for $10 off your first order   Show Notes: It’s a crazy season right now! I’m sure we’re all feeling a little overwhelmed. I want to talk about some of the things I’m doing in order to negate overwhelm this holiday season. Overwhelm and anxiety are common when things start to get out of control, so it’s important to find ways to deal with it that work for you.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The right mindset when reaching out to a new investor Asking questions to make connections Setting expectations   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around networking.   @jennifer_ When reaching out to a new investor, what is your mindset and attitude?   @sheilaabotelho How do I create authentic connections virtually that lead to beautiful, lasting collabs?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Having an expectation hangover Concentrating on the wrong things The importance of doing your non-negotiables Letting go of what you can   Resources: onehopewine.com/lori and use code LORI for $10 off your first order   Show Notes: We are feeling a lot of overwhelm right now. I’m sure many of you are too. We’re not here to complain without finding a lesson in it all, so we’re going to talk about what we’ve been doing—and what you can do—when you find yourself feeling overwhelmed.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Making virtual connections on social media Picking a niche and diving in Finding TikTok success Nurturing your community Focusing on your story Writing powerful captions Finding the strategy that works best for you   Resources: Instagram: @jera.bean thesocialmediasaloon.com   Show Notes: Jera Foster-Fell has built a social media presence that she now leverages into a multi-six-figure business. She’s a master of social media marketing and personal branding, and she’s passionate about teaching others all that she knows. We talk about the struggles of starting out as a new brand online, testing things out, and building a community instead of a following. She knows what she’s talking about and you’re going to learn so much from her. Question Highlights: Why do people follow you on social media? What was your story about being unhappy in your career? Why are you blowing up on TikTok? Why is nurturing your communities so important right now? What are the tangible things you can do to nurture your community? How do you break your strategy into a daily plan? What’s important to know when you’re trying to put effort into your social media? How do you deal with negativity online? Guest Bio: In five years, Jera went from drowning in a soul-sucking job with no defined purpose while suffering from social anxiety, to owning a multiple six-figure business and dominating the lifestyle sector of social media. She has built her community of more than 175k followers on Instagram and 500k followers on TikTok, and has crowned herself the queen of pivoting (from graphic design, to SoulCycle instructor, to content creator, to Instagram strategist). With her immense experience and success, Jera's current passion is teaching all that she's learned to others with her signature course, The Social Media Saloon, and with her one-on-one clients. Jera coaches the ins and outs of creating your own personal brand online, the secrets to building a loyal and engaged community, and all the steps to take to use social media as a positive tool for your business.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Asking yourself questions about your business and finding answers Focusing in on what makes your business profitable Generating revenue in your business Getting referrals Not avoiding your problems   Resources: 10 Crucial Business Questions To Ask Yourself   Show Notes: If you’re a business owner, then you need to be able to ask yourself hard questions—and find answers for those questions. Today, I’m going to share 10 questions you need to be asking yourself about your business to move you forward.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to know when to let go Asking if you are capable of something Why there are no wrong decisions   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around big changes.   Questions: @laurynjuhl asks: How do you know when to let go of something that’s great but isn’t aligned with where you’re going?   @gale_mitch_ asks: Do you get decision remorse? If so, how do you mitigate it?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The power of asking yourself hard questions Tolerating things you don’t want Being who you want to be Pretending not to know things Forgiving other people What you’ve always wanted to do   Resources: Text 2021 to 310-421-0416 to ask about our income accelerator program   Show Notes: Why don’t people take the time to ask themselves questions? We have five questions you should ask yourself to have a good life. They’re questions people usually don’t ask themselves, and some of them are hard to answer, but these questions have literally transformed my life. If you take the time to answer them honestly, and put in the work towards changing the answer to what you want, you will see massive results in your life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Not being taken seriously as a woman in business The importance of networking and building relationships Building a business your own way Adapting to the pandemic Letting women know they have options   Resources: sugartaco.com Instagram: @sugartaco Instagram: @jaydenicole   Show Notes: Jayde Nicole blows my mind and rocks my world. She started out as a model and actress and quickly figured out that she was very business savvy. But when she started investing in different businesses, she wasn’t taken very seriously — and when that finally hit a tipping point, she decided to start her own company. Today, she’s one of the owners and founders of Sugar Taco, a vegan restaurant that is completely woman-owned. She is such a visionary, and the way she thinks is going to rock your world.   Question Highlights:   What is it that you’ve started and how did it come about? How did you navigate the challenge of getting your voice heard? What are the takeaways that were painful in the moment but paid off? How did the relationships you built come to fruition later on? How do you vet your investors? What do you tell first time investors? How did you manage the fear and stay cool?     Guest Bio: Jayde Nicole is a vegan, environmentalist and animal activist. Jayde seeks to educate people on the seriousness of protecting our environment, our oceans and the animals we share this planet with. She participates in and organizes beach & ocean clean ups, volunteers at the marine mammal care center, and educates people on how to reduce their impact on our environment through social media. Jayde created her dog rescue, EDL Foundation in 2013 but her love of all animals has been with her for her entire life. At the age of five she informed her mother in a way only a five year old can do, that she would no longer be eating meat, and so began her path to help as many animals as she could. Her move from small-town Port Perry, Ontario to Los Angeles, California, which is overwhelmed with dog shelters, helped to focus her efforts towards helping dogs. EDL seeks to educate people on pet population control, animal adoption, and proper care. They rescue dogs abandoned and neglected at kill shelters as well as homeless and displaced  pets. EDL rehabilitates these dogs and then helps find them their forever homes.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Taking decisions faster Focusing on what is good Applying positive pressure   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: People often dwell on their decisions for too long, worrying about whether it’s the right decision. But this worry paralyzes us from taking rapid action that can actually transform our lives. Instead of taking so much time to make a decision, you need to treat each decision as an experiment and be willing to correct. Every right decision will make up for several wrong ones, the key is to just make more decisions.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: One of the most raw, emotional moments in our time together How Beckah Shae’s “LIFE” inspired Lori You don’t need perfect clarity to start dreaming   Resources: Listen: “Beckah Shae - LIFE” Want to accelerate your income in 2021? Text “2021” to 310.421.0416 to learn more.   Show Notes: “Don’t get your hopes up” is one of the worst sentences in the English language. Not only is it just rude, it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you don’t get your hopes up, if all you focus on is feeling negative, then you’re going to have a bad time. So, we implore you: get your hopes WAY up, dream like it’s going out of style, and make tomorrow exactly what you want it to be.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why winging it is better than planning, every time Becoming a self-made millionaire by 23 Knowing your role as a leader Creating a culture statement for your business Almost everyone is winging it, some are just more confident Creating a plan to scale your business How Emma runs a business and takes care of 6 kids Creating a product by leveraging what you already have Why you should tell your story above all else Understanding how you get energy Resources: “Winging It: Stop Thinking, Start Doing: Why Action Beats Planning Every Time” by Emma Isaacs Instagram: @emmaisaacs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-isaacs/ Facebook: facebook.com/emisaacs   Show Notes: Emma Isaacs has quickly become one of my favorite people on the entire planet — no exaggeration — and she has profoundly changed my life in a very short time. She is one of the most generous people I’ve ever met, and her new book, “Winging It,” has given me one of the greatest gifts that a person can receive: a fire under your ass and the motivation to take decisive action.   Question Highlights: Can you tell me about starting in the entrepreneurial world so young? What was your crash course in taking over a company? How did you create your model for leadership? Did it come naturally to you? Where did the idea for “Winging It” come from? How did you set up your plan for growth? What is your definition of Winging It? Where in your life are you currently winging it? What is your advice for creating a product by leveraging what you already have? Who is the ideal reader for your book?   Guest Bio: Emma Isaacs is the Founder and Global CEO of Business Chicks. A business owner by the age of 18, property investor by 19, and self-made millionaire by 23, Emma Isaacs has entrepreneurship and achievement in her DNA. As the founder of Business Chicks—a thriving global community that operates on two continents in eleven cities – her team produces more than 100 events annually, with past speakers including Sir Richard Branson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brené Brown, Diane von Furstenberg, and Kate Hudson, among others - and as a committed philanthropist has now raised more than $13million for various non-profits. Emma is also the author of the bestselling book Winging It (released September 2020). It's endorsed by Seth Godin, Mark Manson, Elizabeth Gilbert, Arianna Huffington and many more and builds a beautiful case for going after your dreams without having a perfect roadmap to get you there. Emma is a mom to six kids (aged 11 through to four months) and recently live-streamed the homebirth of her sixth child from her living room with tens of thousands of viewers tuning in to watch his peaceful arrival. She doesn’t believe in work/life balance, preferring to advocate for a full life where people are in constant evaluation of what they truly want from it. A fearless leader with seemingly never-ending courage to spare, Emma inspires thousands with her boundless energy and ability to see possibility wherever she goes.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Those who don’t have dreams tend to kill other people’s dreams Choosing to do the difficult thing (even when you’re scared) Stop caring about what others think of you, start caring about what you think of you Leaning into faith over fear If you don’t have a good example, become the example   Resources: Use code LORI for $100 off your first month at talkspace.com   Show Notes: Have you ever shared your dream with someone, possibly even one of your closest friends or family, and they just… brush it off, or even laugh in your face? There are a lot of Dream Killers out there, often they’re the people we’re closest to, but we can’t let them crush our dreams just because they might be hard. If you only pursue what’s easy, you’ll only live a halfway life — and we only get one chance at this.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why we’re leaving California The best things about this chapter of our lives What we’re excited for in the next phase Making decisions quickly   Resources: Text COUPLES to 310-421-0416 to ask about our high powered couples experience for 2021   Show Notes: It’s official: We are leaving California! We love California for what it was, but in the decade that we’ve lived here, we have changed, and it’s changed too. We talk about what we love about California, why we’re leaving, what we’ll miss, and what we’re excited for in the future.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding clarity on what matters Finding success by putting in a ton of work Learning to be vulnerable Slowing down and taking on less Doing what you believe is going to work Being okay with disagreeing with people Getting to know celebrities personally   Resources: dphue.com @justinanderson @inthechairwithjustinanderson   Show Notes: Justin Anderson is a super fun follow on Instagram, but he also has a deep side. He grew up in Southern California near the water, and his fascination with the way ocean water and the sun naturally lightened hair led to his interest in hair color as a profession. He apprenticed with experts until his talents led to him being anointed “a rising star of blonde Hollywood” by Vogue. Today, he leads dpHUE in the development of products and educational content to enable people all over to best care for their color and keep their hair color. He’s a genius businessman, and there are so many levels to him.   Question Highlights:   Is it possible to be balanced when you’re starting a business or do you have to work insanely hard to break through and find success? Did you have to train people to ask for what you need? What’s challenging for you right now? What’s your advice for someone who thinks they’re just one thing? What would you say to people who aren’t seeing the support they need? Can you tell me about your In The Chair podcast? What’s your favorite thing to talk about?     Guest Bio: A native of Southern California, Justin grew up near and in the water, surfing with his parents and siblings. His fascination with the way ocean water and the sun naturally lightened hair, led to his interest in hair color as a profession. He apprenticed with leading blonde experts before his undeniable talent led to his own chair and Vogue anointing him, “a rising star of blonde Hollywood.” His work with celebrities catapulted him to the top of the Beverly Hills salon community and demand for Justin’s services extended well beyond blondes. Today, Justin leads dpHUE in the development of products and educational content to enable people everywhere to best care for their color and keep their hair healthy.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What it means to create a business platform How I got a book deal Adding value to other’s lives Creating next-level relationships   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: If you’re building a business, I want you to consider thinking of your business as a platform for other people. What does that mean? A platform is anything where you get to showcase another person’s voice. Every single thing that you desire is going to come through human connection, and we can do that by not only creating the brand that we want, but thinking about how it can serve, connect, and elevate other people.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being relatable to your audience Remaining confident Finding support   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around confidence.   Questions: @bsimpsonfitness asks: How do you manage your feelings if your feelings are that someone else is doing it better?   @squatsandsnacks asks: How do you remain confident when people closest to you don’t believe in you?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Creating habits to pull yourself out of a funk Our day-saving morning routine Taking control of your atmosphere   Resources: Text BUNDLE to 310-496-8363 to get a link to our course flash sale   Show Notes: We all experience highs and lows in our life, and it’s important to learn how to move through the day no matter how down you get. Whether you wake up on top of cloud 9 or feeling blue for no reason in particular, you have to develop tactics to get the most out of every day. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Dealing with stress Brittany’s background Managing the hard days Owning a franchise business The investment process of starting a franchise business Franchising out your business Getting help   Resources: squeezemassage.com squeezemassage.com/franchising Instagram: @britdrisc linkedin.com/in/brittany-alexander-driscoll-59157a5 Twitter: @britdrisc Get 3 of our courses for the price of 1 by texting BUNDLE to 310-496-8363   Show Notes: Brittany Driscoll is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Squeeze, which is dedicated to creating a better massage experience and brought to you from the founders of Drybar. At the age 25, Brittany was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma. She caught it early and is now cancer free, but it changed her perspective on life forever. Along with her husband, who is also a cancer survivor, they are dedicated to building a positive mindset and healthy lifestyle, which motivates her even more to continue the feel good revolution at Squeeze.   Question Highlights: How are you dealing with stress? What is your background? What do your hard days look like? When is franchising the right option for someone? Who is this for? How does the investment process work for starting a franchise?   Guest Bio: Brittany is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Squeeze and responsible for, well, everything. Prior to launching Squeeze, Brittany spent four years running marketing for Drybar where she helped take the company from $30M to more than $100M. She also opened more than 50 new shops and launched the Drybar product line internationally, as well as in Sephora, Ulta and Nordstrom. Before Drybar, Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising at agencies, including Mistress (Mattel, The Coca-Cola Company, Hilton Worldwide), RAPP (Skype, Toyota) and experiential agency USMP (Home Depot). Brittany believes wholeheartedly in the power of a great experience and is excited to build a feel-good revolution!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why you are fighting for your limiting beliefs How to rewrite your story Taking steps towards your future   Resources: @drinklitepink   Show Notes: When you focus on the negative aspects of yourself, when you continue to bring up evidence of why you aren’t good enough, you are fighting to hold on to your limiting beliefs. Stop telling yourself these things are true! It’s a decision, and if you’re telling yourself it’s not, then you’re deciding the hold on to your limitations.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Having a sense of humor Believing in our intentions Collaborating with others Showing up to build a relationship Getting over fear of competition   Resources: @drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around collaboration.   Questions: @themeganotto How do you approach or go about asking a brand or influencer to collaborate? Do you pitch them? Win them over? Charm them?   @danigmorris How do you overcome the fear that collaborators in the same space as you are your competition?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Reframing your day Taking radical responsibility When you are at your best   Resources: Text “COUPLES” to 310-421-0416 to see if you’re a good fit for our small group of power couples   Show Notes: Are you holding yourself back? We are often limiting our own potential in ways we don’t even realize. But we’re going to show you how you can identify the areas in which you are blocking yourself or preventing yourself from reaching the next level.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Building a business in the food industry and figuring it out Growing from your mistakes Living in gratitude The 5 P’s of business Getting lost in serving Investing in yourself The importance of setting an example as a female founder   Resources: heyamylacey.com califlourfoods.com Instagram: @heyamylacey Facebook: facebook.com/heyamylacey Twitter: @heyamylacey Text BUNDLE to 310-496-8363 to get our special holiday course bundle   Show Notes: Amy Lacey and her company Cali’flour Foods are taking the food industry by storm. Long before I knew the person behind the product, I was a big fan. I’m all about feeling good about the food that we eat, and Amy’s food shows that you don’t have to compromise tasty food to be healthy. She’s so incredibly generous with her time and her wisdom, and she’s devoted to helping others launch their businesses as well. Question Highlights:   What is your journey to build what you built? Where can people find Cali’flour Foods? What is your biggest mindset transformation? Why is it so important for female founders to go for it and support each other?   Guest Bio: Amy Lacey is the founder of Cali’flour Foods.   She believes that eating healthy should taste as good as it makes you feel.  Most people are tired of sacrificing flavor for health.  That is why she developed the first no mess, no-stress cauliflower pizza crust that actually satisfies your cravings so you can maintain your healthy lifestyle!  Amy is one of the 23.5 million people suffering from an autoimmune disease.  After being diagnosed with lupus in 2010, she realized she needed to change her eating habits.  With that in mind, she set out to recreate foods that no longer worked for her. She measured the success of the products by her inflammatory reactions and finally came up with healthy and delicious alternatives to some of her favorites.  From that journey, Cali’flour Foods was born.  Amy is a national best-selling author of Cali’flour Kitchen and The Clean Switch.     Her Cali’flour products have won numerous awards, have been featured on the Dr. Oz show, in Food & Beverage Magazine, GQ, and OK! magazine and as one of “Whoopi’s Favorite Things” on The View.  Cali’flour Foods is a two-time Clean Eating magazine award winner. Amy’s future business plans include working with budding entrepreneurs to develop and launch their food products and continuing to mentor girls and young women.  When she is not hard at work, you can find Amy enjoying the great outdoors with her family.  Amy lives in Melbourne, Florida, with her husband, two sons, and daughter.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Leveling up The different zones of your life Entering your zone of genius   Resources: Text BUNDLE to 310-496-8363 to get our special holiday course bundle Read “The Big Leap” Show Notes: Every time we go to the next level, we’re faced with new problems. Except they’re not new problems, they’re the same problems dressed up a little fancier. In “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks, he talks about moving into your Zone of Genius, and that’s what I’m going to discuss today.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Getting over imposter syndrome Asking for help or figuring it out Starting something new Seeing the opportunity in your skill   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around leveling up.   Questions: @amanda_eads Can you talk about imposter syndrome? "Someone will find me out" after promotion.   @gail_mitch_ How do I tell that voice that tells me "no one is gonna want what I have to offer" to shut up?!

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Celebrating the wins The difference between stress and pressure How to turn pressure into success How we manufacture stress Reframing pressure into momentum   Resources: Text “COUPLES” to 310-421-0416 to see if you’re a good fit for our small group of power couples   Show Notes: There is a huge difference between pressure and stress, but most people lump them together. One of them you should appreciate having, one of them you should avoid creating. One is going to help you produce, one is going to chip away at your productivity and your health. Pressure is the force that’s going to move you forward.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Showing up to give rather than receive How asking for help creates connection Finding contentment versus being restless Embracing discomfort Getting an objective view of conflict Bringing heart into the culture   Resources: frustratedfounder.com Adriankoehler.com instagram.com/adrian.k linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler twitter.com/adekoehler Listen: Raising the Bar Listen: Naked Leadership Purchase our Holiday Bundle by texting BUNDLE to 310-496-8363   Show Notes: Let’s talk about solving problems. Adrian Koehler is an expert in conflict resolution, and while he specializes in coaching for business, his tactics can be used in every area of your life. If you become a master of navigating conflict, it’s amazing what you are capable of doing and what opens up;  you’re able to flow through life with a feeling of ease, without getting stuck in the conversations that slow so many of us down. Question Highlights: Who is your free training for and how can it help people? What does it mean to hug the cactus? What does it mean to get high? What is double clicking? What is signing your name? What is riding the elephant? Guest Bio: Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work.  He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini.  Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in the extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations—in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Over the last decade, Adrian has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA and elsewhere. Prior to his work as an executive coach, Adrian was the founding executive director of The Cornerstone Project, a grant-giving foundation that supports positive life transformation and spiritual reconciliation for the incarcerated and those with criminal histories. Before moving to Los Angeles in 2005, Adrian worked as a pediatric intensive care specialist at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He has also served as a pastor and community organizer at Mosaic LA and founded serveLA, Mosaic’s community dedicated to holistic development for the marginalized and vulnerable in Los Angeles. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while playing football at Millikin University. Adrian resides in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles with his two children, Scout and Charli. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Knowing there’s more available for you Dealing with imposter syndrome Choosing to believe.   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: So often we think that once we reach the next level of our life, all of our problems will just go away—but we know that’s not the case. With every new level comes a new devil, and you have to resist the temptation to shrink back down. It’s important to be present with what we have while also remaining open to the fact that there is more available to us.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Showing up for your life and setting boundaries Making peace with yourself Finding your support drive   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering your questions around taking a leap of faith.   Questions: @jourdanalysse How do you eliminate feelings of resentment and rise above without suppressing them?   @khillrocks When you're starting a new brand how do you find your support tribe?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The challenges most couples face Not sacrificing your relationship for your businesses Working with high-performance couples Having mandatory dates Building growth experiences into your dates   Resources: Text “COUPLES” to 310-421-0416 to see if you’re a good fit for our small group of power couples Text “2021” to 310-421-0416 to learn more about our hands-on income accelerator   Show Notes: Let’s talk about the most important container we’ve built for our lives and our relationship, as well as the specific reasons we built it. We are both going big in our businesses, and we are building a container to make sure that we are never sacrificing the growth of our relationships at the expense of the growth of our businesses. We are creating that container now and we’ll teach you how to as well.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Coming across your entrepreneurial idea Taking feedback and listening to the market Finding joy in the journey Hiring for your weaknesses Being relentless and committed   Resources: liquid-iv.com Instagram: @brandin_cohen LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandincohen   Show Notes: Brandin Cohen is the CEO and Founder of Liquid I.V. Growing up, he was always into health, wellness, and optimization. While working for the Arizona Diamondback professional baseball team, he saw the players drinking hydration drinks made for kids. He began learning about the science and nutrition behind it and realized that nothing was really tapping into this. He sought out how to create his own version without all the preservatives and sweeteners and created a brand formulated for adults. He shares all about how anyone with the right mindset and a willingness to make things happen can succeed.   Question Highlights:   Where did your entrepreneurial journey start? How did you learn to take feedback from users? What would you tell someone who is now scaling if that’s not their strength? What’s a question you wish more people would ask you? How do you get re-excited about what you’re doing? What is a skill you built that is now a superpower?     Guest Bio: Brandin Cohen is the CEO and Founder of Liquid I.V., which has been his entire life since he started the company in 2012 when he was 24 years old. Liquid I.V. has now sold over 100 million servings of their breakthrough Hydration Multiplier product, donated over 5 million servings to people in need around the globe, and built an incredible team dedicated to their mission of Changing The World and helping people everywhere live better lives.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What beliefs are and how they affect you How to challenge your beliefs Creating all empowering beliefs Questions to ask yourself to challenge your beliefs   Resources: Text 2021 to 310-421-0416 to learn more about our Income Accelerator program Text COUPLES to 310-421-0416 to ask about our high-performing couple group   Show Notes: If there’s one thing that has helped me to uplevel and move beyond what’s holding me back, it’s looking at my current beliefs and challenging them. Beliefs create the system for how we show up in the world, but they are not the truth. In this episode, I go over how you can force yourself to challenge your existing beliefs in order to grow.