Conversations with Lisa: This Moment in Time

While feeling a little under the weather, Lisa gets real about resting and running a business. She shares her struggles with slowing down and takes an honest look at why it has felt so hard to do. Lisa encourages you to reap the benefits of creating space and trusting that it's all going to be okay. If you feel trapped in the 'doing' of your business or like resting might be possibl...

In this episode, Lisa is joined by her friend and coach, Lisa Carpenter - a woman who uses her blindspot-busting gifts to help other rising women get out of their own way and matter in their own lives. Together, the Lisa's delve into the transformations Lisa Carpenter has been through and provide plenty of wisdom for anyone who might be their own big, hairy roadblock to change.0:55 Lisa provi...

Today, Lisa gets strategic and talks opt-ins. This chat is packed with ideas for creating a great opt-in and turning your list growth into business growth. Lisa covers the 'why' and 'how' of building your email list and shares her approach to nurturing all those new relationships you just entered into. So, are you in??0:50 Lisa gets straight into why building her email list has...

Today's episode is a cracker! Lisa interviews her mentor and coach, James Wedmore. James is the creator of a seven-figure business which he uses to help entrepreneurs develop the mindset needed for entrepreneurship. He is also the creator and host of the enormously successful podcast Mind Your Business. Lisa and James chat about the inner world of entrepreneurship. James provides valuable adv...

In this episode, Lisa chats about her experience that all the best things happen outside the comfort zone. She shares her recent trip into the zone of discomfort to buy a new dress. Fuelled by an intention to evolve her business, she navigates all the feelings that swirl around the purchase. Lisa inspires you to get uncomfortable in your business and experience the personal and business growth tha...

Lisa reaches out a supportive hand to her earlier self, sending back five messages to help her through the chaos of that first year in business. If you're just starting out with your online business (and maybe it's feeling like a bit of shit show?) then Lisa's insightful words are here just for you. 1:26 Lisa looks back to her first year of business with 3 kids under 4, no systems,...

Lisa shares the four things she has found to be essential to growing an online business. In this episode, Lisa looks closely at each non-negotiable and provides some inspiring ideas so that you can get your business moving in the direction you want.0:45 This isn't about telling you what to do or laying down 'the rules'.1:05 Consistency: it's the path to building trust. How cons...

One of the biggest struggles many women have when it comes to changing their habits with food is bringing the people around them along for the ride. Resistant partners and kids can make for frustrating meal times! In this episode Lisa shares something miraculous that has occurred in her household the past few months that will give you peace around the fact that everyone comes to their realisation...

In the first episode Lisa provides a brief and inspiring background of the humble beginnings of her business, discussing the key factors that helped her launch with a bang. And no - it wasn't a fancy funnel! Enjoy getting to know Lisa and learn more about what you'll find her at Keeping Business Real.0:45 How Lisa's business journey began4:20 Lisa discusses being an 'intra&apos...

A ranty episode from Lisa! She shares the only thing that is holding her back from the things she wants. And she knows you'll relate to this to. Stop telling yourself you can't do things, stop telling yourself things aren't possible. In this episode learn about how our habits and subconscious mind are sabotaging us - until we can learn how to control them! If you're sick of the...

In this episode Lisa discusses one of the biggest stories that keep us stuck - that certain things aren't possible for us. She has that negative voice in her head too. But this is a bust-able story. Listen as she shares that any thing is possible for you! Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode?  Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handfu...

In this episode Lisa discusses how it can feel really strange that as you feel happier, more content, less overwhelmed and more excited about life - the people around can become really uncomfortable. Listen in to find out why it threatens other people when you change your story. Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode?  Share it with them here (um,...

Meet the man who busted me out of all my stories! Excited to share an interview with you for Episode 2 in the Stories that Keep You Stuck series. I interview Jim Fortin about the story of 'I've got no time'. There is so much gold in this episode - listen in now. Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode?  Share it with them here (um, a...

When I woke up to the fact that a lot of the 'truths' of who I am, what's possible (and what isn't!) are mere stories that I've created throughout a lifetime of making interpretations - I discovered my power. So many of these stories have kept me stuck. Not only that - I've built a life around stories (or beliefs) that have become really bad habits!  It was time to re...

After a recent trip to the US Lisa shares the message she received while doing a guided meditation.  It was a profound moment that has changed the way she will approach business, life and motherhood. Lisa felt the need to share the message because she's not the only woman feeling like she's holding it all together. Not the only woman who pushes herself a little (a lot!) to achieve. Not t...

I am not sure there is a bigger parenting challenge for me than knowing how to navigate my kids big emotions. That feeling of wanting to make everything better for them - but knowing this is something they need to work through - kills me! The amazing Sarah Boyd is an expert on building resilience in kids and we had the most fascinating chat. Listen in to hear about: - What resilience is (I have ne...

The Small Steps living podcast is now an audio version of Small Steps TV. You can check out Small Steps TV on Youtube, my Facebook page or the SmallStepsLiving.com website. But sometimes we don't have the time to watch. So here is your chance to listen to the latest episode of Small Steps TV.   In this episode, Lisa dives into the question: What is your overwhelm protecting you from? Sound bi...

Lisa has been getting a strange feeling as she's been delivering these episodes. It seems bizarre because it's counter-intuitive. We almost seem to have resistance to reducing overwhelm. Who are we without our overwhelm? If we IDENTIFY as being overwhelmed - we will find any way we can to prove that's exactly what we are so we keep getting overwhelmed! But what a disservice we are d...

Decluttering and simplifying are such buzzwords right now. For a damn good reason! Most of us have too much stuff, too much on, too many distractions from what's important. But we have NO IDEA where or how to start this process. The task seems too huge. As someone whose home was a reflection of her inner chaos for a very long time, I invite you to watch this episode in the Overwhelm Series. I...

Lots of light bulb moments went off for the viewers in the first episode in the Overwhelm Series of SmallStepsTV. My hope is that we begin to recognise we have a choice about overwhelm and hopefully sharing what I did about our identity on Wednesday night goes a way to shift our ideas around it. Because things in our life ONLY CHANGE when we change. I'm looking forward to sharing more practic...

How to bust out of indecisiveness (if you're feeling stuck) In today's episode I get honest about my difficulty with making decisions and share two ways that I have become a decision making machine! Getting better at making decisions and trusting outcomes has meant I'm able to create change in my life quickly and with far LESS of that horrible over-thinking spiral. You know it - the...

Truth is, Lisa finds the constant energy of her son tough! It's boundless. He's like a puppy who needs to be run around a lot. And that's fine - he is run around a lot, but they can't live at the footy oval or park. They have a small house and back garden, so she and Nick have found ways to engage and occupy their boy and even get him doing household chores without complaint!  ...

In this week's episode Lisa talks through why waiting to feel motivated could be holding you back from achieving your goals and what you could try instead. Most of us find it difficult to create new habits - there's a stack of reasons for this (none of them your fault!) but if you're seeking a simpler, more nourishing and enjoyable life, as Lisa is then sometimes you need to find ha...

Lisa is back where she grew up and recorded this episode from her (hot) car! She'd noticed all the changes around her and the feelings that came up because of this. She poses questions to you about whether you resist or embrace change and shares the method she uses to help Small Steps Members create change that sticks. She had more to say but her phone over-heated and stopped working! If you...

Meet my remarkable friend Karly! Who is letting her grey hair grow out. Gone is the bright red she has been dying it for years and in comes her natural colour - grey! Karly is 40 and is embracing Going Grey Ungracefully. In this episode we talk about who that makes her feel, other people and the importance of knowing you've got choice in EVERYTHING in your life. It will make you laugh and off...