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

Have you ever dreamed about wanting to leave the your corporate role and traveling the world? Well, this is exactly what Stephanie Ritz did.  Stephanie is a business coach and world traveler. After spending 15 years in corporate, a tough relationship transition, and a cancelled bucket-list trip due to the events of 2020,  she decided that she wanted more in her life, both personally and profession...

Do you sometimes feel like no matter how hard you push yourself in business, you have a hard time accomplishing some things? This is normal! All of our brains are different, some people are morning people, some people are more productive in the afternoon, some of us are neurodivergent, some of us need to be in a quiet room, some need to be in a coffee shop — needless to say, there is not a one siz...

Monique AJ Smith, a Veteran Athletics Administrator with over 30 years of experience, joins the Employee to Boss podcast to talk all about being a female leader.  In this episode, Monique talks about how she was laid off, went full time into  her consulting business Seeds of Empowerment LLC full-time March 2013.  Monique shares her personal story, how she opened herself up to new opportunities, ge...

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of podcasting in 2024, exploring the trends that will redefine the industry and empower you to stay ahead of the curve. Your host, Hayleigh Hayhurst, has been in the podcast industry Ince 2017 and has seen a lot of changes in the industry!  As we navigate the podcasting landscape of 2024, it's crucial to embrace these trends to ensure y...

In this episode, I talk about my personal experience navigating entrepreneurship. I started Espresso Podcast Production in 2020 and have learned a ton since then! This episode is very actionable and will get you inspired on creating more content, trusting yourself more, growing your business, and just all things entrepreneurship. If you are hoping to become an entrepreneur, I highly encourage you...

If you want to accelerate your business growth, this episode is full of actionable steps that you can take. Accelerating your business growth is not a shortcut, but rather Kim shares her blueprint with all the information you need to grow your business in one space, rather than searching all over the internet. In this episode we discuss the importance of showing up consistently, having a strategy...

What is the best that can happen? 
In this episode, I speak with Alyssa Williamson about all things mindset, business and high performance habits. Alyssa Williamson a 2x Successful Business Founder, Business Coach & Mentor, Brand Consultant & Marketing Strategist. She supports female business owners in scaling their business with ease so they can increase their monthly revenue while loving...

Happy Halloween 👻 If money, accounting and numbers scare you, this is the episode for you! There is magic in your data. Numbers Witch and Bookkeeper Regan Bashara is conjuring empowerment for passionate, open-hearted entrepreneurs in the United States. Regan helps you track and organize your numbers to quickly build wealth while aligning with your principles and ethics. Wealth allows you to take...

Do you see the magic in your business? This episode may help you tap into the magic. My guest today is Pamela Chen, a Psychic Business Mentor, Akashic Mystical Advisor and a Money Manifesting Coach. She helps high achieving powerful creatives and visionaries access potentials and opportunities from the quantum field and akashic records through expanding their energetic awareness to infinite possib...

Have you ever just wanted to vent but someone decides its time to give you unsolicited advice? We all know how annoying it can be. Today’s episode with Deb Porter is all about active listening and being better listeners - and in turn, be a better person to confide in. Deb is the founder of HOLD, Hearing Out Life Drama. HOLD is a professional listening service that offers clients a safe, compassion...

Time is ticking if you want to start a podcast in 2023! ⏰ In this episode, I talk about why your podcast should have a podcast in 2024. Having a podcast has so many benefits, and if you do not have a podcast, you are really missing out. If you want to start a podcast for your business or brand - now is the time to reach out to me! My signature podcast launch program helps brands start podcasts in...

Do you have anxiety? Are you experiencing burnout? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? It might be because your mind and body are not connected. & no yoga required! In this episode I speak with Malisa Nguyen, a Mindset & Embodiment Coach helping business owners overcome self-sabotage so they can take consistent action through subconscious reprogramming and identity work to grow their b...

Do you often “should” on yourself? A lot of us do, especially as entrepreneurs and high achievers. I “should” do this, I “should” do that. Being hard on ourselves does not make for a great, enjoyable business or life. In this episode, I speak with Faith Doerr. Faith offers a community for moms to talk about mental health. She follows the Christian faith, and frames her business with Christian valu...

If you struggle with sales, you need to listen to this episode. I speak with the CEO of Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch. Nikki has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”. Nikki walks us through the “Selling Staircase” that she teaches her clients, and let me tell you it is so valuable. She also talks about how she sells through her podcast, Sales Maven, and shares some of...

In this episode, I speak with Jana Hungate, the founder of BALM Wellness. Jana is a holistic wellness expert and an intuitive bodyworker with a passion for helping people feel better naturally. She combines a European approach to wellness with modern techniques such as stress management, NLP, Young Living aromatherapy, breath, yoga, and spa treatments to create a holistic experience for her client...

In this episode, I speak with Sarah Walton is a business coach and sales expert who has helped hundreds of women start and grow businesses they LOVE. We talk about how attracting more money into your life, how to think about money, and why it is important for more women in the world to have money. We also talk a lot about overcoming limiting beliefs. Trust me, I am still thinking about this episod...

If you have more than 5 podcast episodes, this is for you! You want to maximize the reach of those episodes a much as possible, but when you are drowning in new content, it can feel impossible to promote the old stuff. But you should be promoting it! It is so good for the continued growth of your podcast, and really will make a big difference in your download numbers! Tune in to learn my exact str...

In this solo episode I share all about why I really encourage you to have a video podcast verses just an audio podcast. Tune in to hear why! I am looking for 4 people who want to launch their podcast by October 1, 2023. Are you ready to be one? Come connect with me on Instagram and send me “launch” and I will send you details! Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcas...

How much do you need to post on social media? What do you need to post? HOW do you post? How do I show up authentically?! These are all common questions I hear when it comes to social media. In this episode, I speak with Tamar Lyons, the founder of Lyons Digital Marketing, a social media management and content agency with a mission to transform the way people communicate in the world. In the last...

We are almost at the end of 2023, it’s time to stop playing small! In this episode, I speak with Mindset Coach and Business Strategist, Kristen Franey. Kristen is the creator of her business, Your Compass Within, where she helps powerful women bust out of society’s cage and build a rebel business they love without compromising their values. Kristen shares her experience of being in a corporate tra...

In this episode, I share my favorite podcast production tools. I am the owner of Espresso Podcast Production, a full-service podcast production agency specializing in editing, marketing and strategy. I have been a full-time podcast producer for 3.5 years and use these tools almost daily! Listen to the episode to get the full list. I also share tips on what to look for when hiring a podcast editor....

Are you considering starting a podcast soon, or are you feeling a bit uncertain about your goals and aspirations for the podcast? This episode will help you find clarity. I have been a podcast producer for 3 years and have helped hundreds of podcasters launch and grow successful podcasts. In this episode, I share 3 questions I ask every podcaster. If you are interested in booking a podcast audit w...

In this episode I speak with Money, Manifesting and Mindset Coach, Sandy Forster. We chat about law of attraction, taking action and all things manifesting. This episode is for you if you are ready to take action on the things you desire! Sandy Forster is the money mindset mentor for women world-wide who are ready to experience more abundance, prosperity and money in their life. Sandy went from we...

In this episode I speak with Adeline Nieto. Adeline is a brand and commercial photographer based in NYC. She is passionate about transformation, thoughtfulness, and representation of the underrepresented or misrepresented. When Adeline is not creating imagery, she is a self-love coach and business coach helping people show up as their best, most authentic version of themselves. We chat about her j...

In this episode I speak with Danielle Bubliz, a Registered Dietitian specializing in helping those struggling with diabetes to lower their a1c and blood sugar. We chat about how she went from working in a clinic to starting her own business. She shares how she niched down, created her community, group coaching, and really how she found inspiration of helping others through her own experiences. Whe...