Ladies Who Launch

Join Dakota and Alyssa as we discuss the job market post-pandemic, nuances of being a contractor or an employee and how to harness "flow state" when trying to get work completed in short periods of time. We also cover off a quick discussion of what the model "community of care" looks like and how to utilize it for sanity and low stress work days.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod)...

What can we say, we love you guys! Thank you for listening and tuning-in!!!!! ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

On today's episode Alyssa and Dakota rage about the current state of North America and the USA in particular w the overturn of Roe v. Wade.  If you are someone who needs support, we are ALWAYS here to talk. DM us  @ladieswholaunchpod on Instagram or email us  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com Some support + more to come: Delete any tracking apps and move to paper, ladies - ya never know! Follow  @abort...

Victoria's Secret is not really a secret. That brand has wreaked havoc on our body image for decades. All those who identify as women deserve amazing lingerie and a positive experience shopping for those items.  Enter Chai Swinton of Body by Chai. Considered the ‘Bra Whisperer’ to those in the know, Chai has committed her life to making clients of all sizes and walks of life feel beautiful, confid...

Do you feel like you need to do it all? And what does that even mean? Join Alyssa and Dakota as we demystify the bullshit of doing it all and why doing it all results in burnout and unhappiness.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

Are you getting stuck in the matrix of content production? Filming transition after transition and having no heart in the game?  Tips to bring intention and passion back to your social media, join Alyssa and Dakota as we chat about getting authentic and matching your personality with the right platforms, harnessing your marketing strategy in your social and reigniting your "why" and what "seamless...

COVID has wreaked havoc on small businesses and created much existential dread for many entrepreneurs, including Alyssa and Dakota.  This week Alyssa and Dakota provide insights on when you know it's time to fold your business or whether you can find a new direction, how to find your passion in what you are doing, and even what they would be doing if money was no object.  ---  Follow us on  Instag...

Dakota and Alyssa had some things on their mind this week. They cover service pricing and why charging for expertise is more important than charging for tactics, moving to a more minimalist lifestyle, and COVID travel anxiety. ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be noti...

Join Dakota for a solo show as she speaks to one of the OG's of Calgary's marketing, PR and coaching scenes. Mandy is the creator of the former Branded Magazine, It's Date Night (which now spans Canada) and most recently, the Ace Collective, which is a community where heart-driven entrepreneurs get the systems, strategies and support to build and grow a thriving, profitable business without burnin...

Alyssa and Dakota welcome back Carlee Krtolica of Styled to Sparkle to delve deeper into influencer culture. We touch on vanity metrics, PR events and the sometimes entitled, childish behaviour of influencers. Carlee is an influencer and author of “Chasing Likes: The Unflattering Reality of Being an Influencer”. She provides insights into the confusing and sometimes chaotic parts of influencer cul...

The last time you tuned into Ladies who Launch, we talked all about relationships and how they can go ary!  In this episode we're talking about how you can hone the power of boundaries to be truly in your power in almost every situation.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us...

Surround yourself with those who fill your cup; not drain it.  People change over time and relationships, whether personal or professional change too. Alyssa and Dakota discuss the continual mind f*ck of online dating and the parallels to running their businesses. ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com...

Episode 50!  Can you believe it? A big shout out and thank you to everyone who has supported us in getting to yet another milestone on Ladies who Launch! In today's episode Alyssa and Dakota rant about why the community spirit seems to be dwindling in Calgary.  We then go into media relations 101, talk about what media relations involves, who should use it and how! ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@l...

We are all participants and contributors to influencer culture. But what does it mean to be an influencer or work with influencers? This week Alyssa and Dakota are joined by Carlee Krtolica. Carlee is an influencer and author of “Chasing Likes: The Unflattering Reality of Being an Influencer”. She provides insights into the confusing and sometimes chaotic parts of influencer culture and provides t...

Join Alyssa and Dakota as we dive into mood boards, manifesting and cultivating more positivity, what we've tried, our thoughts and more! ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

2022 is finally here and it's time to #levelup, friend. Whether it be your business model, your self-care model (yup, that's a thing!) or the way in which you conduct relationships (with others and yourself) and routine, levelling-up is better than a new year's resolution. We promise. Why? Because it's actionable.  Book references:  Alyssa's - Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie Dakota'...

Businesses mentioned: Fraser and Fig -  @fraserandfig Without Co -  @withoutcoyyc Cork Fine Wines -  @corkfinewineyyc Le Bouquet Floral -  @lebouquetfloral Heritage Park Historical Village -  @heritageparkyyc Calgary Zoo -  @thecalgaryzoo Theatre Calgary -  @theatrecalgary Alberta Ballet - @albertaballetcanada ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod)...

In this week's episode, Alyssa and Dakota rant about Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday promotions and campaigns as well as talk about how social media is getting more complicated than ever!  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes r...

Join Alyssa and Dakota as we discuss prioritizing yourself, burnout, dealing with pivoting your business model for more work/life integration and a great rant on Calgary's hiring crises.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

On this week's episode Alyssa and Dakota welcome friend and special guest Janelle Bentz, owner of Dominion Lending Centres Calgary, to the cast.  For all you small biz owners, this episode dives into home-buying for entrepreneurs, the difference in process, broker vs. bank and more!  Learn more about DLC Calgary at:  @dlcyyc on social media and website: https://janellebentz.ca Book recommendation:...

The anthem of 2021 has been "I'm f@#$%^% exhausted" for many. But why are we so tired, really? And can it be helped? Join Alyssa and Dakota as we review and get inspired by an amazing Ted Talk about being a better human to yourself and others and how to support your energy deficit.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Ted Talk and Article that Inspired the Show Day planner noted by Dakota ---  Fo...

Content, content, content that is what we hear all the time but so much content is tired and intended for long-form consumption. Copy is short, interesting and often catchy and intended to convert to a sale. In this week's episode, Bridget Brown from Copy That Copy and Marketing joins Alyssa to discuss all things marketing and why social media shouldn't be your main marketing focus if you're a B2B...

THIS IS 40! We can't believe it, this is our 40th episode and we have YOU and each other to thank for it.  Tune-in as we review the ups and downs of making Ladies who Launch come to life over the 2020/21 season and what we have planned for season two! If you or someone you know wants to make a cast of their own, we highly recommend Astronomic Audio: https://astronomicaudio.ca/author/astronomicalex...

Join Alyssa, Dakota and guest Kristen Dyck as they chat about the importance of personal brand, why your personal brand reflects into your business and more!  Kristen's book suggestion can be found here: Brag - The Art of Tooting your own horn Without Blowing it .  You can learn more about Kristen at:  https://www.avrocreative.com ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook...

Join Alyssa and Dakota as we rant about the talent crisis in Alberta, what it means to be a good leader, what to look for in a new job and more! Resources   The Four Tendencies book and quiz: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified...