Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

Do you have a business idea brewing that is a bit unique and unorthodox? The world needs more leading ladies with a creative vision for how they want to show up in the marketplace.    Today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast is a fun look into a business that has truly created an outside-the-box, immersive shopping experience.    El Lunay is the co-founder of HERE, a pop-up shop - a whimsical b...

Are you looking to uplevel your business or your life in ANY area? If so, there's most likely a coach to help you with that! Why are so many people choosing to hire a coach, and is this something you have considered yourself?    In today's episode, you can listen in to my conversation with a dear friend and fellow coach, John Neral, about the power that is available through coaching.    John is an...

Have you been dreaming of writing a book and becoming a published author? Every year, this is consistently one of the most popular goals that people set. So what does it take to move forward on your dream and make it happen? In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a leading lady who knows just how to do that. Jennifer Klepper is the author of Unbroken Threads, a debut novel that has...

In today's episode, I am going to walk you through the 3 questions you should ask yourself daily if you want to feel focused and in control of your time.  I love waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee in silence before the rest of my house gets up for the day.  This quiet time allows me to sit with myself and think about my core values.  I think about my priorities, plan out my day, and get in the...

How do you overcome negative thoughts that are holding you back? Will you come out of quarantine better equipped to face those thoughts head-on?   This week I was lucky enough to sit down with the oh so inspiring Cheryl Pace and find out how she keeps a positive attitude through unimaginable hardship. Cheryl found her passion for massage therapy after experiencing a life-altering horse-riding acci...

What are you doing to build and lead your online community? How do you nurture your audience and sustain positive engagement without coming off salesy?  I have been asked these questions by others looking to build a thriving Facebook community.  They are interested in finding out how I have grown my group and kept it relevant month after month.  They wonder how I come up with content that keeps th...

Can you build a successful business in less than a year without a business degree? Is it possible to overcome past trauma and live in a way that sets your heart on fire? Can you overcome failures and see them in a positive light?    In today's episode, I have two amazing ladies on the show who will prove you can!  I am sitting down with Britney Thornton and Hannah Kates who are the inspirational e...

How do your kids feel about the current crisis and being quarantined at home?  What unique challenges do they face with distance learning and the absence of in-person interaction with their friends? As parents, sometimes it's easy to dismiss their frustrations as mundane and their worries as unrealistic.   To give us a unique perspective, I'm interviewing the other Leading Lady in my family, my da...

Do you feel like entrepreneurship comes naturally to you or do you feel like you struggle? Do you wish that you could just focus on your zone of genius and have the other "business chores" taken off your plate? Have you ever thought about using systems to turn your passion into a scalable business? In this episode, I will be chatting with home and business organization expert, Susie Salinas. Susie...

Oftentimes, people look at networking groups as just a bunch of leads they need to convert or people to get referrals from. How about you? Do you see the value of joining a group or a forum?   In this episode, let's talk about the greater reason why you should join networking groups: for learning. Many of us didn't go into entrepreneurship armed with degrees in business, marketing or management. D...

No matter how much you talk about it or prepare for it, losing a spouse is something you'll never think would happen to you -  especially when you're 34 years old and 6 months pregnant with your third child.   In this tragedy-to-triumph episode, I talk to mom, military wife, and author Ashley Bugge about the heartbreaking loss of her husband in a scuba diving accident. Ashley shares how she dealt...

Sooner or later, you're bound to have a difficult conversation either in your personal or professional relationships. How can you handle it like a real Leading Lady? How can you stay on goal and avoid letting your emotions to overtake the discussion?   In this episode, let's talk about creating a healthy mindset that brings positivity around difficult conversations and five crucial steps we can ta...

Do you find networking a challenge? Are you lost as to why your networking isn't getting you solid leads or letting you meet the right people?   In this episode, let's focus on networking like a Leading Lady. Let's discuss where to start networking, how to network, what you should talk about, and how to stay connected with the people that you meet.   Discover how you can avoid being a big turn off...

Just when you thought you're closing a sale or onboarding a new client, he or she suddenly backs out. Frustrating? Definitely! But does it mean failure on your part? No way!   In this episode, let's talk about knowing who your ideal clients are and how to attract them. Learn the right mindset when offering your services and why you shouldn't apologize for your rates.   The last thing you want is t...

I'm so excited to have my first interview on the podcast! She's the first leading lady in my life, none other than my mom, Consuelo Thomas.   Consuelo, or lovingly known as Ching , is from the Philippines, married my dad, and moved to the states in 1986. What should have been a major culture shock, Ching turned into opportunities. Learn how helping others actually helps you, what having an abundan...

When you look at successful entrepreneurs' branding images, it's natural to think that they got everything their way, they had it easy and were probably an overnight success with their perfectly coiffed hair and polished outfit. True?! Far from it!   In this episode, let's learn one simple truth: Entrepreneurs who endured the test of time and reached their goals paid the price of success. What did...

Welcome to the Leading Lady podcast! It's finally here and I couldn't be more excited! My name is AliceAnne and in this debut episode, I'll give you a glimpse of my life--of being a teacher, mother and entrepreneur. You will learn how getting through the 2008 market downfall led to my epiphany to be a leading lady in my family and business.   I'm not superwoman for sure, but allow my story to insp...