Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs

Hi, Solo Star! If I had to guess the one question that quietly follows most women solopreneurs throughout their day, it's this: "What should I focus on right now to actually grow my business?" Not tomorrow. Not next month. Right now. And when you don't know the answer, it's easy to spend your time busy, exhausted, and wondering why all your effort isn't creating the results you want. Here's the li...

Have you ever looked at an opportunity, an idea, or even your own future and immediately thought, "I'm not ready for that" ? Maybe you couldn't explain why, but something inside you felt incomplete. When we believe something is missing, we stop moving—and that's often where our biggest struggle begins. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandr...

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you can make a decision instantly, while other times you get stuck analyzing something simple for days? The tension is that both versions of you exist at the same time—and understanding why that is may explain more about your growth, confidence, and overwhelm than you realize.  Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: h...

Hi, Solo Star! Have you ever noticed that the very thing you're best at can also be the thing that causes you the most frustration? Sometimes our greatest gifts don't just help us see opportunities, solutions, and growth—they also make us hyper-aware of what's missing, what's incomplete, and what isn't working. And when that happens, a gift that was meant to help us create can quietly turn into a...

Hi, Solo Star. Have you ever delayed launching something because you didn't have all the details figured out yet? Or maybe you've done the opposite—jumped in with almost no plan at all and ended up overwhelmed, frustrated, and wondering why things fell apart so quickly. Today, we're talking about one of the biggest mistakes women solopreneurs make when starting something new—and why both over-plan...

Hi Solo Star! Have you ever noticed that when something good happens in your business or life, you struggle to fully enjoy it? Maybe you immediately look for what's wrong, wait for the other shoe to drop, or feel uncomfortable celebrating it at all. If that's you, you're not alone—and there's probably a deeper reason for it than you realize. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if y...

Hi Solo Star! One of the hardest things about being online every day is feeling like everyone else is further ahead than you. They're making more money, growing faster, showing up better, looking more confident, and somehow making it all look easy while you're trying to keep your head above water. But here's what I want you to think about today: what if comparing yourself to others isn't actually...

Hi Solo Star! If you work for yourself, you know what it's like to do everything by yourself. I know what's that like, and most – if not all – solopreneurs start their solo business by doing everything until income starts coming in, and I want to offer you some easy ideas on how you can keep moving forward if you're working completely solo. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if yo...

Hi Solo Star! It's true. We all want to grow our solo business, we believe in what we do, we want to make a difference, and be successful, but there's seems to be a glitch in the system, and I thought I'd bring that up today. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/3-blocks-to-sales-as-a-solopreneur.

Hi Solo Star! Are you someone who gives up too soon? And, here's what I mean by that. Do you avoid doing something, then finally do it, then can't wait for something to happen? If that's you, this episode might help. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/why-we-might-be-giving-up-too-soon.  

Hi Solo Stars! Some of you make money easily. Others of you struggle to make money. And, if you're in the "I struggle to make money" camp, you are not alone. So, in today's episode, I hope to lay out a few things you can focus on to set sort of a foundation you can work from. Now, these are pretty general, but they'll still good steps. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd l...

Hi Solo Star! Two things about most solopreneurs: First, they struggle – to some degree – with fear. That can be fear of failure, and for some, it can be fear of success. And, second, many solopreneurs report that – in the beginning – they have trouble getting traction, and getting the business up and running, which is why most businesses fail. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website i...

Hi Solo Star! Saving time is an art form, and I believe we all have our own way of working, and one time-saver might work for me, but that doesn't mean it would work for you. So today, I thought I'd bring up the most common, quick and simple ideas that we all can use to save time because – as you know – us women solopreneurs are busy people for sure. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's web...

I'm hoping I can make today's chat quick, and easy to understand, and, I want to begin by asking you this question, "Do you trust yourself?" Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/podcast-episode/the-signs-you-dont-trust-yourself.

I wish I wasn't so passionate, informed, and knowledgeable about today's topic, but I am. And, today's topic is about struggle. That's inner struggle, mental struggle, or a knee-jerk kind of struggle, all of it. I know struggle inside and out, and claim to have been almost (unknowingly) addicted to it. And, I thought today would be a great time to chat about it. Here's the link to this episode on...

Hello Solo Star! There was a time that I struggled with procrastination. And, it wasn't until I got past that period, and started completing my projects on time, that I recognized a pattern. I realized that there were 4 reasons for my procrastination and I want to share them with you now. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com/po...

Hi Solo Star! I love the book I'm reading right now. And, actually, this is the second time I'm reading it because it has helped me solve some really big things in my life. And, then I got to thinking…why don't I put together a list of my top book recommendations and share them with you . So, that's what we going to do today! Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to ch...

Habits can be your best friend, or they can be your worst enemy. When they're your friend, you walk daily, you clean up your office at the end of the day, you start your morning with a mediation. When they're your worst enemy, you spend endless hours scrolling on social media, watch Netflix endlessly, and eat the food that makes you feel tired and hungry at the same time. Here is the link to this...

Hi Solo Star! For some unknown reason, I connected being my own boss with being nothing but a struggle. I mean everything. I made everything a struggle. And, I don't really know how I connected these two things – having a business and it being nothing but a struggle – but somewhere I did. So, today, I want to talk about that, and share with you what I discovered. Here's the link to this episode on...

Hi Solo Star! One thing I know for sure is that sometimes our progress as a solopreneur can be subtle, and it's not always reflected in immediate financial success or personal feelings. So, today, I want to talk about some signs that you may be farther along in your business than you realize. Here's the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it out: https://sandrasmith.com...

Hey there, Solo Star! There is a real ebb and flow to progress, and when you have the time and the persistence to figure out what that ebb and flow is for you, you're golden. And, oddly enough, I learned this from one source. And, that one source I learned this from is through my work and ending up feeling exhausted. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check it ou...

Welcome, Solo Star. Have you ever felt kind of a weird feeling when you're about to try something new? Maybe it's launching that offer, showing up consistently online, or even reaching out to someone for help—and the thought pops up almost automatically: "I can't do that." It feels harmless. Maybe even true. But this one sentence holds way more power over your solo business than you may realize. T...

Hey there, Solo Star. Today's topic might hit closer to home than you expect. I want to talk about confidence and self-esteem—not in the morning-affirmation kind of way, but in the real way. The kind of confidence that helps you speak clearly about what you offer, price your services without shrinking, and show up consistently—especially when no one is clapping for you yet. If you've ever thought,...

Today, we're talking about something that seems harmless on the surface but is quietly draining your energy, your focus, and your potential—doing all the small stuff on your own. I know you're capable. You've figured out how to juggle a dozen different tasks every day. But if you're honest, deep down you know something's not working. You're stuck in the busy work, and the big dreams you started th...

Are you thinking about starting your own business? Do you have a deep desire to do your own thing, have freedom and time to do what you want? Are you excited about having unlimited earning power? Well, there are many women who have accomplished that, and I wanted to share with you a few things they learned along the way. Here is the link to this episode on Sandra's website if you'd like to check i...