AMPLIFY Your Brand and Business

Planning solo business/work retreats have been so crucial to my business success! I've been on a few in the last few years and in today's episode I'm sharing some of my tips for how to plan one for yourself! Honestly, having a few days away in a private space (with access to the outdoors and nice getaway spots) helps me really focus in on the things that I want to make happen in my...

As business owners, it's so important that we can identify, nurture and accept our emotional needs! Just as we have physical needs (food, water, shelter, etc.) -- our emotional needs help us feel secure, validated, accepted and loved!  In today's conversation with Dara, she's sharing her insights around how to identify and nurture your emotional needs as a business owner so that you...

How can we know if the work that we're focusing on is really making an impact or keeping us stuck and running around in circles? Recently inside of the membership this question was asked and I wanted to take some time to dive into the questions I ask myself to see if the things I'm focusing on are really helping to move me forward in business. There are so many different strategies, tool...

There are so many emotions, thoughts and feelings that arise when we decide to create a new business -- and similarly, these same thoughts and feelings come up when we take our existing business and decide to pivot it in a new direction! In today's interview with Kim (of Kim Baker Beauty) we're having a real conversation around how we can navigate through the entire experience and contin...

So often I have conversations with business owners that are in a growth stage, and I hear something similar to this -- “I thought I’d be further along by now”  “I’m not on track to hit my goals” “I feel behind and I don’t know how to catch up” Here's a quick reality check though -- we are creating these timelines -- who says we're ACTUALLY behind?! In today's episode I'm sharin...

Sometimes marketing and talking about your business feels really difficult. It's also hard to share content when you’re unsure who you’re sharing it FOR. the truth is though, marketing is actually really simple if you understand your audience and how you provide solutions for them. One thing I've noticed when speaking with other business owners, is that it's really easy to get caugh...

Sometimes in life (and in business) we get the itch for big change. We feel the need to spice things up and so we decide to completely revamp our brand colors, logo, our offerings, and sometimes even our website. But here's the thing -- sometimes we don't actually need a rebrand. Sometimes the thing we really need to do is dig deep, find out why we feel this need for change in the first...

Whether you're brand new in your business or you're a seasoned business owner, we've all experienced comparisonitis -- that feeling when we can't stop comparing ourselves to others in our industry.  As business owners we learn very early on that we're the ones in charge of our success -- and as exciting as that can feel at times, it can also feel very overwhelming. Mix tha...

While I am a BIG fan of many mindset strategies, I also understand that as busy people -- we just don't have the time we'd often like to be able to practice all of them!  This one strategy that we're talking about today is not only one of my favorites because it's backed by science (and WORKS!)  -- but I also love that you don't need a lot of time to be able to do it regul...

While there is no ONE BEST TIME to go full-time in your business (situations are truly unique for everyone!) there are a few tips that I have if you're considering taking the leap. In this episode, we're talking through my 4 big questions to consider if you're looking to transition full-time in your business. Links from this episode: Take a peek into the membership Learn more about...

Releasing content on a consistent basis does NOT have to be complicated! Even when we start off with a simple sharing plan, it often gets more and more complicated as time goes on. The bigger our goals get, the more overwhelming the content creation process feels. So in this episode, I'm sharing my top 5 tips for how to consistently create great content + a few mindset tips to make the proces...

Hey girl! Before you invest another dime into a course, program or coach -- listen in to this episode! We're having a candid conversation around the different strategies behind investing in yourself as a business owner, and we're getting super clear around what plan of action will be best for you right now in this season! Once you've listened in, I'd love to connect with you on...

Hey girl! Do you ever notice how some of your BEST ideas and thoughts come while you're in the shower? Or taking the dog for a walk? Or going for a quiet drive in your favorite place? It's not a coincidence -- we HAVE to unplug if we're ever going to create a business that thrives. In this episode , we're busting the myth that says you always have to be working *on* or *in* you...

.... the answer is: MAYBE! (haha) In this episode we're breaking down the pro's of having a website and how it can help you look more professional to potential clients and customers -- BUT we're also gonna dig DEEPER to make sure you're creating the website you ACTUALLY NEED (spoiler alert; it's likely not the website that you THINK you need!) Once you've listened in,...

Hey girl! One of the things I hear most often from new business owners is this -- when we start our own business, we feel like those closest to us just don't get it. And truly -- I KNOW! It's hard when we're putting in SO much effort to create something from the ground up and the people that we care about think it's either a waste of time or "not a real job".  How man...

Hey girl! Launching a brand new business is one of the most EXCITING feelings! But once the initial excitement is gone, we're often left wondering -- NOW what do I do?? In this episode , I'm breaking down the first few things you NEED to focus on when you're just starting out. No fluff -- no "busy work" -- just the things that will help you hit the ground running like a tr...

As a new business owner, it can be SO easy to overcomplicate our goals and ideas! How often do you find yourself wanting to start a new project or launch something new, but talk yourself out of it before it ever comes to life? We so often get lost in the weeds of the HOW to do something that we forget that it just takes ONE SIMPLE STEP to move us forward. In this episode today we're chatting...

Sometimes we all just need a pep talk to remember that we're right where we're meant to be -- AND that each season of life (whether it's full of productivity, rest, or anything else) is necessary to our overall growth and happiness! Join me in the conversation today and if we're not already connected on Instagram, send me a DM (@heykristamarie) and let me know what season you&a...

Hey girl! Real talk question for a second - when was the last time you truly celebrated a win in your business? And I'm not just talking about the big wins (the big money milestones/client goals, etc.) -- I'm talking about the day-to-day, more mundane tasks. When was the last time you truly celebrated yourself for showing up and following through?? In this episode today we're chatti...

WHEW Girl! Today's episode was one of my favorite interviews! Chatting with Deborah was so lovely because she has so much knowledge and is such a joy to listen to. In this interview we're chatting about how we can each re-connect with our inner wisdom, find our inner spirituality (the no-fluff kind of spirituality), and uncover our true selves. Deborah centers a lot of her life and work...

Girl -- your journey might feel a little messy, but just know that you are on the right path! I had a conversation recently with a fellow small business owner and she expressed her desire around how she wished she could fast forward the beginning, messy parts of her business journey and just get to the part where she feels successful. And believe me -- I GET IT! There's a part of us that thin...

Girl! Today's episode is perfect for you if you're working full-time while also growing a business that you're PASSIONATE about! Even if you're not working full-time but otherwise have a pretty full plate in life -- I know you're going to love listening in! So often, especially early in our entrepreneurial years, we think that we have to be a "full-time-business-owner...

I see you girl. Running your business like a boss, juggling multiple priorities, managing a business and a full-time job, balancing your relationships -- and trying to squeeze in some free time along the way. I see you. I feel you. I sometimes AM you! Whether we're in a season of growth, transition, or feeling like things are a STRUGGLE - it's so incredibly important to gift ourselves pu...

Girl! Today's episode is perfect if you're craving some real-talk around the highs and lows of growing a business. One of the things I love about Elizabeth Su , my guest host today, is that she is so very authentic, honest, purpose driven, and true to herself -- she's truly an inspiration to anyone growing through their life journey. She's the person that you meet and instantly...

When was the last time you treated yourself to a fulfilling business weekend retreat?! This last weekend I spent 3 days in Southern California decluttering my mindset and my beliefs, getting crystal clear on my business goals and what I wanted to accomplish in my business, and taking inspired action to start creating momentum! It was so rewarding, impactful and it left me feeling so energized for...