Employee To Boss: Entrepreneurship, Side Hustles, and Business Growth Tips from Experts

What does it take to turn your passion into a successful business? In this episode I sit down with Alena Florie, founder of Alina Lauren Photography, to talk about her incredible journey from working traditional photography jobs to creating a luxury brand focused on empowering women. Alena is a Seattle based, award winning portrait photographer specializing in women's glamour, headshots and bo...

As humans, we experience a lot of emotions and as entrepreneurs, we often need to face these and overcome them to grow.  In this episode, I am speaking with Julie Vertzayias a holistic practitioner focusing on finding fulfilment in self & life through inner child healing, shadow work, human design, reiki energy healing and tarot readings. She loves diving deep into the depths of what holds us...

In this episode of the Employee to Boss podcast, I sit down with Ellie Hugdahl, Owner of Unity Coffee Company and Online coach for business owners wanting to improve their marketing, mindset & money. Ellie is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who owns two thriving coffee stands in the Pacific Northwest and has built a strong presence on TikTok, where she shares invaluable business coaching tips...

Business does not need to be hard, and systems can make it even easier!  Tara Leson is a systems and automations expert helps entrepreneurs set up their back end systems so they can get time back and focus on why they started their business! She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs live in their LIFE, not in their business and still make daily sales!  Tara opens up about her experience with A...

Business does not need to all look and feel the same. Business can be whatever you want it to be! Natalie De Vincenzi, a business mentor, founder of You Are Enough Co and digital nomad, joins the podcast today to talk all about business and how it should align with the life you want to live.  She provides invaluable advice on shifting from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial mindset, the imp...

Sales is something that every entrepreneur can hone their skills on. This episode will help you with that! In this episode, I chat with Simon Severino, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host Ranking Top 2.5%, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Simon Severino has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. Simon Severino is the author of "Strategy Sprints" and CEO of Strategy...

How Alexa Philips Transitioned from Corporate to Freelancing Success! Alexa Phillips is a content strategist, brand marketing consultant, and multi-passionate creative. With almost a decade of marketing and writing experience, Alexa has worked with Fortune 500 brands, startups, and creative entrepreneurs to grow their brands through content marketing. She is the founder and Chief Brand Architect a...

Entrepreneurship does not happen overnight. Often times, I takes years of strategic planning. For Jessica Lackey, this was a 6 year process! Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor who blends business strategy, practical application, and a human-centric approach to create sustainable businesses. With a background in corporate leadership, McKinsey & Company consulting, and a Harvard...

If you find SEO to be stressful and confusing, this episode is for you!  I am joined by Tianna Mamalick an SEO content strategist with over 10 years of marketing experience. Her company SMB Marketing School offers done for you SEO services and focuses on teaching entrepreneurs how to do and scale their SEO.  In this episode, we cover what you actually need to know about SEO, the importance of a bl...

Do you feel uninspired to keep posting because you feel like your actions are not paying off? I am here to tell you that even the smallest of actions matter in the big picture.  In this solo episode I discuss strategies for staying motivated and maintaining a long-term vision during the slower seasons of your business. This episode is full of actionable steps to take when business is slow to set y...

Laura Sinclair believes that you and your business deserve to be seen. With over a decade of experience building digital marketing strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands, Laura has dedicated her life's work to teaching women how to grow their businesses and take big leaps into their entrepreneurial dreams through her podcast, courses, and events. Laura went from corporate dropout to...

Courtnie Nichols, the owner of TravelBash, joins the podcast to talk all about blogging, SEO, becoming the thought leader in your industry, and so much more.  Courtnie is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and travel industry expert. She is the founder of TravelBash, a destination wedding concierge, and the CEO of TRVLB, a luxury travel design studio that specializes in creating bespoke travel exp...

Today we are getting into the world of influencer marketing with Alessandro Bogliari. Alessandro is a digital entrepreneur and growth marketer, serving as the Co-Founder & CEO of The Influencer Marketing Factory. This global agency specializes in influencer marketing, assisting brands and companies in launching campaigns on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.  We discuss how businesses should be s...

Leslie Danford, the founder and CEO of Vitaminis, has always been passionate about nutrition, but she is not a foodie. In 2020 she combined her personal interests with her formal business training to launch Vitaminis. Previously she worked in beverages and consumer products at large corporations. She earned her MBA from Harvard University and her BA from the University of Chicago. In this episode,...

Hailey Aitkins is a women's brand & boudoir photographer based in Tacoma, WA, and through her photography, Hailey empowers women in all phases of life and business to love themselves unapologetically. Hailey has been a professional photographer for 3 years. Her long-term vision is to host body-positivity events and retreats around the world to help women heal their relationships with their...

Jenesis Rose helps new entrepreneurs with a history of people-pleasing reclaim their power and courageously pursue their dream of starting a coaching business that helps them shine. She believes that you know yourself best, and it can be so hard to see and accept all of your self-knowledge. She is on a mission to help you align what you DO with who you truly ARE so that you can have more fun selli...

Kiara Hancock joins the Employee to Boss Podcast to talk all about growing a business in the wedding industry, showing up authentically, living your brand, and how to get noticed, featured, trusted by the right audience.  This episode is really about living the life that you want, chasing your dreams, and living your life authentically. Kiara is a floral designer, creative director, and artist. Th...

In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Allen, a passionate life coach and aspiring motivational speaker. Jenna shares her journey as a newer entrepreneur and the mindset shifts she underwent, particularly in the area of sales.  We talk all about the transformative power of genuine selling, how she constantly evolves to better serve her clients, and the shift she experience from selling products, t...

As an entrepreneur, you need to learn all things about personal and business finances, which can be overwhelming at first. Lindsey recognizes this, and realized that there was a need for merging behavioral therapy with financial coaching. Lindsey is a financial therapist, here to help you feel excited about money! ( Yes, it's possible !) Money is more than just a math problem; there is always...

If you are asking your family and friends their opinions on your business frequently, there is a better way.  Market research is so valuable to business owners, and today John Li, the co-founder of PickFu, joins the podcast to talk about exactly that. PickFu is a consumer research platform for getting instant feedback from target audiences. Thousands of global brands rely on PickFu to help them ma...

If you have a desire to become an entrepreneur, chances are you should follow that urge.  In this episode, I speak with Catryce, the owner of Captured Media PNW, a small biz support agency. Catryce and I met at a networking event a while back, and I was immediately drawn to her energy.  We discuss starting your business, pivoting, hiring coaches, automations, getting help, adapting as you go and g...

Time and Energy are two of the most powerful things that we possess as business owners. Are you maximizing your spend? April Roberts joins the podcast today to share tips on time management, being a high earning woman, paying yourself and focusing on the things that will make you the most revenue.  April helps Gen X women achieve more abundance, love, spirituality and alignment by connecting with...

From being a student, to unemployment, to starting my podcasting business, I have learned a lot over the years and today I am sharing it with you.  To celebrate episode 100, I am sharing my journey from Employee to Boss. For the past 4 years I have ran Espresso Podcast Production and am taking time in this episode to really discuss how my business started, has changed, and where I am taking the bu...

Pamela Dale joins the Employee to Boss Podcast this week to discuss finding your zone of genius, her journey to financial freedom, sharing your knowledge to build authority and much more!  Pamela is an official HighLevel™ Partner, certified as a Master Marketer by Funnel Gorgeous Society™, and trainer for some of the biggest names in the online education industry, including Peng Joon, Jody Milward...

Content repurposing expert Felly Day joins the Employee to Boss Podcast today to teach us some tips and tricks about content repurposing.  Content repurposing, as Felly says, is not just copying and pasting the same post across multiple platforms - its more than that!  As a full-time digital nomad running a dual business, Felly created Felly Day Studio to help ambitious coaches, consultants and se...