Design Your Life, Your Way - Empowering Women Over 50 to Live Life On Purpose

Have you ever nursed a grudge? How did it make you feel? In this episode, I talk about the virtue of letting go of grudges and past hurts and why forgiveness is the key to soul growth and happiness. Care to leave us a review? All you have to do is go to http://gloriarand.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show! Connect with me on Instagram & Facebook!

In this podcast episode, I discuss the importance of letting go of the need to be perfect. And why it’s ok for you to make mistakes, as long as you don’t dwell on them! Care to leave us a review? All you have to do is go to gloriarand.com/itunes and thanks for your support of this show! Connect with me on Instagram & Facebook!

Subscribers of my podcast, Write $ell Succeed are probably wondering what happened to this podcast? That’s because it’s been nearly 4 years since I recorded any episodes. In this brand new episode, I explain what happened in my life that caused me to stop producing content, and what I plan to do about this podcast now. I’ll give you a hint… there’s a rebranding and re...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Nickquolette-7114.jpg) In my last podcast episode (http://www.gloriarand.com/recruiting-linkedin-interview-nickquolette-barrett-part-), I spoke with Career Development Strategist Nickquolette Barrett about the importance of having a good LinkedIn profile and professional bio. We also talked about how to go about hiring employees, and the importance...

Are you using LinkedIn to look for a new job or to recruit a new employee for your business? If so, this podcast episode is for you! I had the great pleasure of interviewing Career Development Strategist Nickquolette Barrett recently about this very subject. Nickquolette is an expert resume writer, interview prep coach, speaker, and owner of iRock Resumes – Academy of Professional Development and...

In my last podcast episode, I spoke with author, speaker and social media consultant Janet Fouts about why mindfulness is important for social marketing. In part two of my interview, Janet explains about why customer engagement is more important than having a large number of fans on social media. You can listen to the podcast episode above, or on iTunes or Stitcher (where I’d LOVE to get you...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JanetFouts.jpg) Do you have a mindful attitude when it comes to posting on social media? If not, check out my podcast interview with digital marketing expert Janet Fouts. She explains what mindfulness has to do with social media, and why it's so important. Janet Fouts is founder and CEO of Tatu Digital Media, a Silicon Valley social media managemen...

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In my last podcast episode, I spoke with Tracey Ehman, part of the Women Speakers Association Executive Team about Twitter Chats. Tracey helps run the organization’s #SpeakerChat, which has enabled the WSA to increase its membership by giving its members a platform to share their expertise with other Twitter users. In today’s episode, I ask Tracey to share why it’s important for...

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Do you have trouble staying on task during your work day? Want to know how to become more productive? Listen to today’s podcast and find out what I’m doing to boost productivity in my business. I’ll give you a hint. It involves something called the Pomodoro technique. And it has done wonders for me. I’m sure it can do the same for you! You can listen to the episode above, o...

The presidential campaign is in full swing in the United States. That means lots of passionate talk from politicians trying to sway the hearts and minds of undecided voters. But a new study has found that mixing passion with politics doesn’t guarantee success. What does that mean for business? As I explain in this podcast episode, the research holds some marketing lessons for sales people, e...

The holiday shopping season is winding down. Christmas is less than two weeks away, so if you’re planning any promotions for your small business, they need to go out pronto! Social media has become a popular way for companies to engage with their customers and sell products/services. In this podcast episode, I share some tips on how you can add shopping elements to your various social media...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holidays.jpg) Unless you've been living under a rock lately, I'm sure you're aware that the holiday season is upon us. As a small business owner, entrepreneur or other marketing professional, that means you still have time to get an online marketing strategy in place, if you haven't done so by now. That's because according to a study, consumers are...

Ever wonder why some sales people are more successful than others? It's likely due to their mindset. In particular, their "marathon" mindset. Long distance runners train for months in order to prepare themselves to run 26.2 miles, or 13.1 miles, which is a half marathon. I know from experience, because I just completed a half marathon yesterday! Sales is not a sprint. As I explain in today's podca...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SEO-Predictions-for.jpg) With the end of the year fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to make more money in 2016. When it comes to online marketing, that means making sure your website can be found by your prospects on Google, Bing, etc. In today's podcast, I share a few predictions from some of the top SEO experts...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/How-to-Make-Your-Email-Marketing-More-Effective.jpg) Are you tired of hearing social media gurus promote Periscope, Facebook, or Twitter as the best way for you to generate sales? You can acquire customers through these social networking sites. But it takes a lot of time and effort. And you may not always know for sure that the sale has come direct...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/How-to-Promote-Your-Brand-periscope.jpg) Have you noticed some changes lately with Periscope? The livestreaming app has added the option of rewinding and fast-forwarding a video replay that could make it more challenging for you to promote your brand. In today's podcast, you'll learn a strategy that will help people remember your brand, even if the...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/holiday-prospecting.jpg) Holy smokes! It's December 1st! Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us and now many companies are going to be coasting along till the end of the year, planning parties, taking time off and, if they're smart, setting goals for 2016. How are YOU going to spend this time of year? If you want to follow up with sales leads,...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/call-to-action-button.jpg) As a small business owner, I'm sure you know that it's not enough to get your website to rank high on Google. That's certainly a start. But the only way you're going to make a sale is for that website visitor to actually take action on your website. In most cases, that conversion path starts with the click of a button. Bu...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/social-media-posts.jpg) If you've been involved in internet marketing for any length of time, you probably have heard the expression, "Content is king." What you may not know is who coined that expression. Bill Gates! Yep, the founder of Microsoft first mentioned it over 15 years ago in an article he wrote suggesting that content would drive online...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/attitude-of-gratitude.jpg) Since this is Thanksgiving Day, I want to take some time out and let you know how grateful I am for YOU - my blog readers and podcast listeners. In today's podcast, I share what else I'm thankful for and encourage you to develop an attitude of gratitude. You can listen to the episode above, or on iTunes (https://itunes.ap...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/video-views-onyoutube.jpg) Do you watch YouTube videos very often? I"m guessing the answer is yes. Why? Well, for one thing you're on the internet reading this blog. YouTube has over a billion users - almost one-third of everyone on the Internet! And there are about 4 billion video views on YouTube (http://expandedramblings.com/index.php/youtube-st...

(http://gloriarand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/blog-images.jpg) You've probably heard the expression, "Content is King," by now, right? Sharing useful content is a sure-fire way to make a blog relevant to your audience. But what type of content? Words are important. You're reading this article, right now, aren't you? :-) But know what else can make your blog compelling? Images! In this podcast...

When was the last time you "Googled" your name or your company name? Remember that anytime you engage in social media, whether for business or pleasure, you are leaving behind a digital footprint for your prospects and customers to find. That means you should be careful about what you post online. If you get carried away on a particular issue, it could come back to bite you and hurt your brand! In...