Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your Way

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Katie Carson and I talk about the importance of prioritizing self-care and mindset in business, emphasizing the need to recognize one's worth and take care of oneself. We also discuss the challenges of balancing work and personal life as creative entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of understanding energy cycles and taking breaks to avoid burno...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I talk with Patricia Sung about the challenges and benefits of starting a business as people with ADHD. Patricia share the importance of seeking support and finding a balance between flexibility and structure when running a thriving business. We also chat about managing energy levels, prioritizing tasks, and creating more balanced schedules. Finally, we di...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Becky Bullard and I sit down to a conversation about prioritizing community needs in business decision-making. We also talk about the challenges of balancing creativity and financial sustainability in entrepreneurship, highlighting the need for honesty and sustainability in balancing these factors. Becky shares her story of how she turned politics sexy and...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I talk with Sarah K. Heeter about the importance of prioritizing self-trust, emotional resilience, and emotional intelligence in business. We also discuss the various forms of grief entrepreneurs may experience and the importance of acknowledging and processing our emotions. This conversation emphasized the importance of prioritizing your own needs and wel...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Bridget Baker and I talk about the challenges of conforming to traditional business norms, balancing work and life, and creating personalized processes in your business. We also chat about the importance of giving ourselves permission to operate outside the norms and prioritizing personal comfort over productivity. Bridget shares her experience of embracin...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I talk with digital illustrator, Kelli Perrault, about the value of embracing creativity and unpredictability in both business and life. We share our experiences with navigating unpredictable situations and Kelli share her personal challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. We also talk about the importance of leaning into natural incli...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Amanda Gold and I discussed redefining professionalism and business success beyond traditional norms. I shared her experiences with trusting intuition and partnership, while Amanda highlighted the value of collaboration and creativity. We also discussed integrating art and creativity into business to enhance productivity and prioritize tasks.  Amanda is a...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ariana Rodriguez and I talk about setting boundaries in your business and how tech can help you uphold those boundaries. Ariana is on a mission to empower BIWOC-led, mission-driven companies. Providing C-suite level support and operational foundations, Ariana aims to help businesses scale sustainably and make their mark on the world. Drawing from personal...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Growth Strategist Frenchie Ferenczi talks with me about her wants for what she thought she "should" do, aligning her business decisions with her values, and building a business where scaling isn't the most important goal or even a goal at all.  Frenchie is a growth strategist who partners with startups, creatives, and industry experts ready...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Here’s What I Learned, where we delve into the lessons my guests have learned when they said 'F it' to the traditional business advice and started running their business their way. In Season 7, I’ll be talking to people like: Growth Strategist Frenchie Ferenczi Coach and Artist Amanda Gold Podcast Producer Sarah Heeter Brand and Website Designer Bridget Baker...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm talking with business coach Tracy Stanger about how planning leads to more time, freedom, and flexibility. If you've wondered why you're always putting out fires or wishing you could take time away from your business (without it imploding) then you'll want to listen to this episode.  Topics: Why Tracy quit her 9 to 5 job How (and wh...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm taking you with me while I walk my dog and talk openly about my most recent launch of the Quarterly Launch Planning Collective. I'm sharing the "failed" launch that led to this newest offer, why I chose this particular format, and some of the ways I've promoted the program to reach my enrollment goal.  Topics: Reassessing and r...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, Gemma Hills and I sat down to talk about the process of creating offers and launching them in a way that feels aligned. Gemma is a business alchemist - an alignment coach, medium, and energy practitioner. She blends the modalities of coaching, mediumship, and EFT to streamline her clients' journey and bring them into alignment and flow.  Topics: Seeking alternative...

Send us Fan Mail If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen my Launch Lessons from the Rock Wall series in my stories. I decided to share those lessons with you. I began indoor bouldering in March of this year and I quickly found that the lessons I was learning as a novice climber could transfer to running an online business and planning a launch. In today's episode, I'm sh...

Send us Fan Mail Even the best-planned launch can be stressful, especially if you're not actively avoiding the five most common launch pitfalls. Avoiding these mistakes can mean the difference between a grueling launch and a hustle-free launch. If you're ready to launch your program, let's keep listening so that you can avoid these pitfalls.  Topics The importance of a plan Setting...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm talking about the different ways you can measure launch success. Why? Because a $100K launch is not the only way to have a successful launch. Yes, you need to make money because you're running a business. And there are countless other quantitative and qualitative ways to measure the success of your launch. Listen in to hear 14 of my suggestio...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm sharing the 8 questions you need to ask when you plan a launch. These questions will guide you in creating a launch plan that is comprehensive and tailored to you. It starts with knowing what your offer is and who it helps. Listen in to learn the next 6 questions. Mentioned in the episode: Free Workshop - How to Create Launch Goals That Feel Good...

Send us Fan Mail Season 6 is all about launching and we're kicking it off by defining what I mean when I say "launch." Why? So we're all on the same page before we start digging deeper into the world of launching. By sharing my definition of the process of launching, you'll understand exactly what outcome I'm trying to achieve when I work with my clients. Topics: Intr...

Send us Fan Mail Season 6 of Here's What I Learned is just around the corner. Episodes will begin dropping on August 28th and you'll notice a few changes to the format. This season will be a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews, shorter episodes, and episodes will release on Mondays. The best change... each season will be theme-based. And Season 6 is all about running a launch. I kn...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, copywriter Brittany Herzberg is sharing her three most impactful launch lessons from her launch of The Ultimate Case Study Training in the summer of 2022. Brittany is the copywriter service providers call when they want to show up as the answer to a Googled question. She believes your #1 business-building task should be to create a powerful human connectio...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Deanna Seymour shares her experiments in launching. Digital Marketing Strategist and host of the podcast, Big Fun Content , Deanna Seymour knows the power of creativity, fun, and lettin' your freak flag fly when it comes to marketing your business. Whether she’s hosting an online coworking sesh or helping a client get over their fear of being on camer...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, visual translator, Laura Matteson is sharing her five most impactful launch lessons. Laura is a neurodivergent white woman with ADHD and Dyslexia, a mom of 2 who can rely on financial support from her partner and who lives in the United States. These bring both challenges and privileges to her launching experiences. She's been an online creative busin...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Steph Wharton is sharing her three most impactful launch lessons. Steph is a quirky Latina known as the queen of leadership + visibility, who thrives on breaking the rules and prioritizing fun in life and business. She specializes in helping folks build confidence, become the go-to leader, and expand their visibility + impact beyond social media without fe...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Miish Grixti is sharing her three most impactful launch lessons. Miish is the copywriting coach for life coaches. A fervent believer that the best copy you'll ever write will come from YOUR own brain, Miish shows coaches and creatives how to use their coaching, empathy, and intuitive understanding of humans to supercharge their written words so they c...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, anti-hustle business coach, Tracy Stanger shares her three most impactful launch lessons. Tracy believes we shouldn’t have to choose between meaningful work and feeling fully present for motherhood and our own damn lives. She’s on a mission to prove we CAN have time for our dreams when we focus on RESULTS instead of just checking shit off a to-do list. Her...