Mindset to Market: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith

What if your subconscious beliefs— not your strategy —are what’s fueling or  blocking your business growth? If we could grab the reigns on all those runaway thoughts, maybe business would feel a whole lot lighter! In this episode, I sit down with intuitive emotional wellness practitioner Cary Ouellette to explore how our inner programming shapes our outer success. We talk anxiety, mindset tools, s...

As we wrap up 2025, I knew I needed to share the real, raw lessons that shaped me the most this year — not just the shiny wins, but the moments that almost broke me . In this vulnerable solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing 5 mindset shifts that came from deeply uncomfortable, even humiliating, moments in my business and personal life this year. If you’ve been through your own fir...

Feeling pulled between holiday rest and year-end business pressure?  This episode is a must-listen for creative, mission-driven solopreneurs who want to end the year with intention and NOT by burning out . I'm sharing five simple shifts or tiny tweaks you can implement in under 30 minutes. From a morning mindset reset to a mini offer audit and a digital detox, these actions are designed to pr...

In this empowering episode of The Sonic Wealth Podcast , I was fortunate to be interviewed by the enigmatic Roshni Dotani and share my journey as a holistic business coach, marketing strategist and multi-passionate creative.  We covered so many rich topics, including the art of turning purpose into prosperity. From the Sonic Wealth Podcast Show Notes:  Before launching NYC’s first-ever mobile juic...

What does it really look like to keep showing up when life is falling apart behind the scenes? In this deeply personal 100th episode of Mindset to Market , I’m pulling back the curtain on the real-life challenges of building a purpose-driven business while navigating grief, caregiving, burnout, and big life shifts. This episode is for every solopreneur who’s ever wondered: Can I still grow my busi...

If you’re a purpose-driven solopreneur, coach, or online service provider looking to grow your business with intention, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through a 5-step annual planning process to help you wrap up the year with clarity and step into the new one with confidence. We’ll talk about what worked, what didn’t, how to set bold but aligned goals, and how to map out your calendar wi...

If you're watching everyone else's big sales wins and feeling like you're behind this season - this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re busting the myth that you’re supposed to be making thousands during the holidays. I’ll walk you through 3 powerful mindset shifts to help you stay focused, keep building your foundation, and stop spiraling when you’re not in a selling phase. → We’...

What if opening your big mouth was the key to bigger sales? Today’s guest is Taylor de la Fuente, the founder of Big Mouth Copy, and she’s here to spill all the secrets about bold, brave, personality-packed copy that actually sells. In this episode you'll learn:  → Why sounding more like YOU is the ultimate marketing flex  → How to make your website work while you sleep → The biggest mistakes...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact framework I use with my coaching clients to help them turn their soul-driven mission into real, sustainable income. You’ll hear the story of my client Chloe, a wellness coach who went from burnt out and scattered to booking over $10K in sales in just a few weeks without any complicated funnels. We break down the 3 essential layers of profitable purpose:...

There comes a moment in every solopreneur journey when you have to pause and ask: Is this effort actually aligned with what I set out to create? Or am I just doing what I “should,” chasing every shiny tactic, and exhausting myself in the process? In this short but powerful mindset episode, I share the personal story behind how I simplified my business while caregiving for my mother, let go of misa...

What if your lead magnet didn’t just collect email addresses but actually sorted , scored , and qualified your dream clients? In this jam-packed episode, I sit down with Maeve Ferguson , business strategist and creator of The Client Engine, a powerful system that turns your intellectual property into an evergreen lead generation machine. Maeve shares the secrets behind diagnostic assessments (aka...

What if you didn’t have to wait until everything was “ready” to start making money from your next offer? In this episode, I’m walking you through a " Pre-Sell With Soul" strategy . This is a proven, soulful way to invite in your first clients before your program or course is fully built. The goal is to validate your offer in real-time, and create a container that works for you and your c...

Still hoping to hit your sales goals before the end of the year, but feeling behind, scattered, or unsure where to focus?   Let's fix it! In this episode, I'm sharing a soulful yet strategic Q4 Game Plan to help you simplify your priorities, generate momentum, and make aligned sales in the final stretch of 2025. Learn 5 practical tools to clarify your offer, reverse engineer your revenue...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by all the marketing noise (ahem 🙋🏼‍♀️), then this episode is your reset button. 👏 In this powerful peer-to-peer convo, I sit down with business coach + marketing strategist Michelle DeNio to talk about what no one tells you: 👉 Every marketing strategy can work. But not every strategy will work for you . Michelle breaks down how to cut through the noise , s...

Are you doing all the right things in your business? You're posting, showing up, sharing offers and following up, but creating sales still feels like you're standing awkwardly against the wall at the dance wondering if anyone sees you?  Yeah. Been there.  The problem might not be your funnel, your script, or your price point. It might be that your sales energy is out of alignment. In thi...

Is social media and being online feeling like a heavy lift or a performance these days? You're not alone, especially in today’s polarized, noisy digital world. In this solo episode of Mindset to Market , I'm breaking down how to show up online authentically, without burnout or pretending . This conversation is perfect for the mission-driven solopreneur who wants to be visible without com...

Email marketing is FAR from dead! In fact it's thriving with a side dish of reality TV drama these past few weeks since Kit hiked their prices. 😂 If you're wondering which email platform is actually worth it in 2025 — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the recent Kit pricing drama, comparing top ESPs like Flodesk and Beehiiv, and sharing exactly how I help my coaching clients ch...

In this episode of Mindset to Market , I sit down with my longtime friend, Jen Mazer—known worldwide as the Queen of Manifestation. We dive deep into how manifestation really works (hint: it’s not just vision boards). If you’ve ever felt stuck in the noise of online business, overwhelmed by comparison, or questioning your worth, this conversation will bring clarity, ease, and a fresh perspective. ...

Ever wonder why your skills aren’t translating into sales or standout opportunities?   In this short solo episode, I share a story about being multi-talented but often overlooked, and how one moment of radical clarity changed my career.  You’ll learn a quick, 5-minute journaling exercise to uncover what you really want to be known for and how to start aligning your business to reflect that. Whethe...

Trying every funnel under the sun? Freebies, DMs, webinars, ads… but not sure which one is actually going to work? Been there and honestly, trying to do it all is the fastest path to burnout. In this episode I break down what’s really working in 2025 for coaches, consultants, and service providers who sell high-ticket offers. Whether you run a wellness studio, design websites, or coach clients thr...

Ready to ditch the pressure tactics and sell with soul? In this episode, I'm breaking down a smarter, more conscious way to use urgency and deadlines in your offers — without creating FOMO or burnout. You'll learn how to inspire action using truth, transparency, and value that actually serves your audience. We’ll cover:  → What "ethical inspiration" really means  → The 5 key co...

If you have a heavy heart... or you've ever wondered if your story even matters... my guest on today's episode has thoughts on both.  In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with my client and friend, Tiff Carson - author, podcaster, and creator of The Healing Heart Journey .  Tiff shares her raw and inspiring story of transforming profound grief, infertility struggles, and person...

After three weeks exploring the Energetics of Successful Sales — from worthiness , to visibility , to the art of receiving — I’m introducing something powerful I’ve been working on behind the scenes. 👉🏽 The Premium Client Energetic Self-Audit is a private, 6-episode podcast series designed to help you stop leaking your power and finally sell from a place of embodied self-worth. This isn’t anothe...

Sales isn’t just about strategy — it’s about energy.  In Part 3 of our Energetics of Successful Sales series, I'm peeling back the layers of why launching feels so draining, why asking for the sale feels “icky,” and how to shift into a receiving mindset that supports both your soul and your bank account.  Listen now for: real-world examples of shift tactical sales script rewrites personal min...

Being good at what you do isn’t enough these days.  You also have to be seen doing it.  In this deeply personal episode, I share how fear of being visible nearly paralyzed me during my business pivot, the childhood wounds that shaped that fear, and how people-pleasing sabotages premium client attraction.  If the thought of going live on Insta or making slick VSL's makes you cringe or hide, th...