Dreamer To Entrepreneur

After 7 years of working in administration management, Kaci was put on furlough due to the pandemic. Instead of sitting around on unemployment, she decided to pivot her career path and became an Online Business Manager. In less than 2 years, she built a successful six-figure business and transitioned into a ClickUp expert.    In this episode, we discuss all things ClickUp and why both online and b...

New Year's resolutions - either you love them or hate them!    In this episode, we're talking all about setting those yearly goals and our secret to choosing an achievable resolution that you won't break by February. What are the best kinds of resolutions to set? Are you only setting yourself up for failure? What are our 2023 resolutions? All that and more inside the episode!   Tune in every other...

At the end of every interview, we always ask our guest to share one piece of advice for our listeners. This episode is a compilation of all of their answers.   If you're feeling stuck, unmotivated, uninspired, or even alone in your entrepreneurial journey, know that every single one of us has felt that too. You're not alone. You can accomplish ANYTHING you set your mind to. If you need a little pe...

Does fear of the "what if's" hold you back? Do you have a list of things you would love to achieve but self-doubt, perfectionism, and FEAR get in the way? Trust us, we get it! One of our biggest goals for the show is to hopefully help you realize that you are fully capable of going after your dreams.    In this episode, Erin Kimbrell shares her personal journey of healing her high functioning anxi...

Inventory shortages, lack of employees, and increase of inflation has many business owners stressed for the upcoming holiday season. According to an article from USA Today, it's imperative for you to not only prepare but also strategically plan ahead.   In this episode, we share 6 ways you can prep your business for the holidays. Organization, content batching, and positive energy are just a few t...

Before her big spiritual awakening, Janet Jaimes was working her "dream job" in the music industry. After having a few realizations about her soul's purpose, she decided to launch her own business and use her skills in a more meaningful way. Gaeanovo allowed Janet to change the narrative around how social media affects our lives. She aims to help mindful brands learn how to consciously utilize the...

Hustle culture (or burnout culture) refers to the lifestyle of constantly working all day everyday in order to achieve success. Studies now show that the constant hustle is actually quite toxic to your mental and physical well-being; eventually leading to depression and anxiety. What are your thoughts?   As two business owners who have our own struggles with anxiety and depression, we are not abou...

Entrepreneurship is definitely in Brooke Eagle's blood! She has watched first-hand the success that both of her parents had with their own businesses. After moving to a cute area of Winston-Salem, Brooke and her boyfriend decided to open a crossfit gym - Washington Park Crossfit. CrossFit is all about community which is something that she is very passionate about. Her full-time job as a Publisher...

Let's chat about the expectations vs reality of starting and growing a small business!   This is always a fun topic to discuss with fellow entrepreneurs because we all have expectations when starting out. Funny enough, they never seem to be the reality though; like having a large social media following will automatically bring in more sales (we wish!).    Tune in to hear what our expectations were...

Welcome to part 3 of our Social Media Mini-series! In this episode, we learn all about Facebook and why it should still be a part of your marketing strategy; Facebook is NOT dead, friends! Claire Ficek, owner of Altar'd Socials, shares so much knowledge and advice for optimizing the platform to get in front of your ideal client.    Each Social Media Mini-Series episode will feature a different soc...

Beautiful Canadian sisters and business partners, Ann and Ban, join us to share their journey of leaving their "safe" corporate careers and starting a business of their own. Pursuing their passion into the arts seemed like an impossible endeavor but with persistence and patience they carved out a palatable business model of the sip and paint concept BUT took it to the next level. Tune in to learn...

Welcome to part 2 of our Social Media Mini-series! In this episode, we learn all about TikTok and why video MUST be included in your business' marketing strategy. Anita Morin, owner of FDS Creatives, shares so much knowledge and advice for getting on video and in front of your ideal client. We're sure you'll leave this episode feeling empowered to take on this booming platform!   Each Social Media...

Let's chat about setting goals and ACTUALLY achieving them! You can have big dreams and set many goals, however if you're not accomplishing any, what's the point? Tune in for advice on how to form a game-plan and take the steps to check each goal off your list. We also share our own goals that we plan to accomplish by the end of this year.    Be sure to listen until the end where we announce an EX...

You asked and we're delivering! Welcome to part 1 of our Social Media Mini-series! We're kicking off with the most requested platform, INSTAGRAM! Kenzi Collins, owner of Wild West Social, shares her expert advice and provides so many valuable tips for optimizing your marketing efforts on the platform.   Each Social Media Mini-Series episode will feature a different social media platform. We chat w...

Love all things marketing and social media? If so, this is the episode for you! Marketing expert, Lindsay White spills all the details on how she replaced and exceeded her corporate income while ONLY working part-time hours as a freelance Director of Marketing. What's even better is that after finding success, she felt the urge to help other women do the same.    She is now the owner of a successf...

Is achieving a perfect work-life balance actually possible? We have yet to find that ideal lifestyle. BUT we have found several ways to juggle both and maintain our sanity! Tune in to this episode to learn ways to balance your home life and work life, even during seasons of overwhelm.      Tune in every other THURSDAY for a new episode! *Connect with us on Instagram *

Let's be real - as a teenager, most of us lacked the motivation and smarts to start a business. However, that wasn't the case for today's guest Katelyn Hunter. At 19, she took a brilliant idea and ran with it. Over the past 6 years, she has built a successful Etsy shop and is now expanding into her own brand. Tune in to learn how to kick your limiting beliefs to the curb, tips and tricks for growi...

Which social media platform is right for my business? That is the question we hear often from entrepreneurs! In this episode, we dive into one of our most requested topics which is social media and how to best utilize it for your business. We share up-to-date stats for each platform, how social media is used differently for a product-based business vs a service-based business, and MANY tips for ut...

Building a successful business is no easy task, yet Jordan Vines seems to handle it with ease. Tune in and hear our discussion that is jam packed with quality advice for building the business AND life that you love. Jordan is a wedding and lifestyle photographer, wife and mom to 2 littles, and co-founder of Women-Owned NC. Hear her inspiring journey and how it all started with a $90 camera off Cra...

Who is your dream client? Are you building your business around one specific type of person or are you selling to the masses?   It makes a tremendous difference in your business when you really niche down and hone in on one specific type of person. Join us as we dive into the importance of knowing and understanding your ideal client or customer. Believe it or not, this is a key factor for the succ...

As a mom, the work/life balance is a constant struggle. We often find ourselves searching for a legit work at home job in hopes to never miss out on the sweet moments with our babies. In this episode, we chat with Micala Quinn about starting and building a successful freelance business from home. Thanks to the online space, moms can actually have their cake and eat it too; work from home and build...

Let's be real…you will not always be 100% motivated. Running your own business is HARD! It's so easy to make the big long-term goals but after a while your motivation will start to subside. It's not that you lack willpower! You just need to create small habits that will easily boost your mindset and get you out of a funk. In this episode, we are sharing 5 tried and true ways to consistently stay m...

Join host Amanda Benedict, as she goes solo in this episode to give you insight into who she is and why she started Blue Jean Boutique . After 15 years in retail and over 10 years working in small boutiques, she's done it all; from buying and selling to merchandising and marketing. After finding uncertainty as a single mom during the pandemic lockdown, she questioned how she would be able to provi...

Join host Brittany Kues, as she goes solo in this episode to give you insight into who she is and how her journey to Podcast Producer came to be. After shifting her mindset and no longer settling for the "dreamer" mentality, she took a leap of faith and launched her own digital marketing business during the covid pandemic. With the help of Micala Quinn , Lauren Wrighton , and Brandi Mowles , Britt...

Welcome to the Dreamer To Entrepreneur podcast! A show designed to motivate and inspire women to stop sitting on the side-lines of life and finally take action towards accomplishing their dreams. Whether owning your own business is just a thought OR you're already a business owner and just need some motivation and advice to keep going - this is the show for you! Join us every other Thursday as we...