My Freedom Grove Podcast

Think about the last time you were frustrated working with a service provider or using their product. It can be completely maddening to hit an obstacle in your user experience. Tech problems alone may have made you want to throw your computer out the window.  Sometimes these experiences are so bad you're driven to ask for a refund and leave a bad review. Now, let's flip it around to you, the busin...

Podcasting has been one of my favorite things about creating my business. I get to set all of my own rules. I get to talk about the subjects that are most important to me. I get to have interviews and bring people on so that we can learn about things in other people's worlds. We can learn new techniques. Everybody gets to have a voice, and this is your chance. Imagine all of the possibilities of w...

When starting a business, it's kind of hard to wrap your brain around Return on Investment.  Your passion is high in the beginning.  You have so many ideas. You want to do it all.  Then when the sales start rolling in, the excitement fuels you to sell even more. Overwhelm was present the whole time.  But now the intensity is off the charts. That's were LEAN comes in. LEAN businesses focus on doing...

Today my dad passed away from cancer.  It was a really heavy week.  Instead of pushing through to create a new podcast episode, I am honoring my mental health.  Replaying the episode from when my aunt passed away feels like the best thing to do. Grief is a healthy emotion when a loved one passes.  It doesn't mean it feels good.  Because it doesn't.  When grief is witnessed, the healing begins. Top...

Confidence, or lack thereof, impacts the quality of your life, business and relationships. We all know building confidence is an inside job.  At times we hold ourselves back with fears of other people judging us for being too confident.  There's a big difference between confidence and arrogance.  You my friend, are not wired to be arrogant.  You have too big of a heart for that. Discovering and bu...

Let your business shine with PRIDE!  (psst....get out of the business closet!) Entrepreneurs experience fear of exposure, insecurities and uncertainty, especially as they start a business.  It's a new change. Often,  it is a new identity.  Fear of rejection and judgement is at an all time high. This episodes explores similarites of "coming out" in the LGBTQ+ community.  Although everyone's experie...

There are millions of people in the United States and billions throughout the whole world experiencing an emotional crisis.  It's been a rough couple of weeks, even a rough month, with everything that's been happening in the United States. I want to address this because I know how painful it is for everybody that sees the gun violence unfolding. I really believe that we all have the capability to...

Are you connected with the right people?  If you find yourself struck with an obstacle or feeling  lackluster in your innovation and strategy ideas, it might be time to create some new connections. Human connection not only benefits our mental health and resiliency, it benefits business health. Connection provides the missing pieces of the puzzle, next level mindset shifts, different perspectives...

It's time for you to shine.  You were born to be amazing.  But your inner critic thinks there's something wrong with you. Enough is enough.   All those aspects of your personality that you think are flaws are actually your strengths. My guest, Taylor V, introduces you to your Human Design. One of the best business investments you can make is learning about yourself. When you know yourself, you can...

Your potential clients need your services and products. So why does it feel so uncomfortable to let them know your business exists?  Or to share about how you can help them? This discomfort is more common than you realize.  Many entrepreneurs experience this.  Especially if they created their own intellectual property and processes. It all comes down to the value you think you provide.  When you a...

Our personal relationships can completely derail our business or our professional lives. Sometimes that is the obstacle and we need to spend some time and actually work on that so that we can have the success in our businesses and in our professional life. In today's episode, I'm joined by Maggie Reyes a life coach and modern marriage mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious, women, cre...

Not everybody loves metrics. I happen to be a metrics junkie. I love metrics. Your metrics can work like a heat-seeking missile to pinpoint exactly what you need to work on so that you can achieve your goals! Last week 23 Businesses that started from scratch, received Million Dollar awards from a Company that was started from scratch by 1 woman.  What did they all have in common?  They used metric...

Your journal can be there for you when you need it the most.  Often times we need a safe place to share our most honest thoughts and feelings. Writing & Life Coach, Jen Laffin, addresses initial concerns you may have that block you from journaling. Feel the freedom that comes with self expression.  Experience the objectivity of words on paper as you begin a journey of self discovery. Whether you h...

Relationship struggles can derail your business and professional life. AND your business can derail your personal & professional relationships.  Of course, the easiest way to resolve tension is to sever your professional or personal relationships. But, I know you don't want to do that.  The Clarity Steps provides the framework to make your relationships work for both of you.  Your needs and their...

The best solutions are created when you bring diversity to the table.  You see, nobody is good at everything, but everyone is good at something. When you leverage the experience, education and approach of multiple people, you discover all of the pieces that work for you, your evolutionary journey, and your business. As an employee or a business owner, you can create Tag Teams for your clients too....

This episode is inspired by the highly popular celebrity musician Todrick Hall. After attending his concert, I was in awe watching his entrepreneurial spirit.  As an unsigned musician, Todrick Hall built his celebrity status and built his music career as an entrepreneur using grass roots efforts.  Not only that, with his generous heart he creates opportunities for LGBTQ+ dancers and our community....

Do you ever find yourself using self-defeating sentences? Do you even recognize when you're doing it?  I'm sure you've felt the effect of Imposter syndrome as you search for a new job, crippling anxiety before heading to an event, or overwhelm when looking at your task list. It all starts with a sentence. Business owners know the familiar feeling of dread when setting pricing. Will people only wan...

Confused about what to offer your clients?  With all of the options available, you may find your head spinning. You know above all, you just want to help your customer. To get your business up and running, and making a profit, a little structure will help you out. Build your product portfolio based on what your customer needs to be successful.  Create a win-win for both of you.  They get results. ...

Have you ever been terrified to do a speaking event, presentation, or even just networking?  People want to connect with you on a human level. When you're approachable and accessible, people are attracted to you like a magnet.  It takes a lot to get up in front of that many people. But it also takes a lot to get comfortable even just talking with two.  Today's guest, Lisa Braithwaite, helps corpor...

Organizing your stuff can be quite triggering. Even just figuring out where to start the process can be so overwhelming. I'm  grateful that Tracy Hoth from Simply Squared Away is here on the podcast today to help with all of it so that we can actually get through it. Not only are we talking about managing clutter, letting go, and maintaining it, but Tracy also shares how our mindset impacts our ab...

If you get triggered after seeing a Yelp review or hearing "Hey, can we talk?" from your customer, employer or partner, this episode is for you.  You don't have to be caught in an emotional storm with your mind reeling about possible mistakes you made, your defense mechanisms bubbling over with anger, or suffering from a tight chest and stomach cramps.  Toltec wisdom teaches to not take anything p...

The Universe will conspire to connect you with your ideal clients when you choose to show up as your authentic self and do the things that align with your values. I invited Stacey Uhrig back to share how Relationship Marketing proved to be her winning approach as an entrepreneur for 20+ years. Relationship Marketing is about making real connections and caring about people. It isn't limited.  Relat...

Creating new business processes, including marketing, requires learning and experimenting. Not only are you doing experiments to find what works, you are also experimenting with different teachers. It's tempting to dismiss an experiment quickly and say "It didn't work".  Or to use "it didn't work" as an escape clause to avoid the discomfort of learning and trying again. There is so much gold to di...

Tired of doing rush jobs? Burnt out working overtime and sacrificing your dream goals and family time?   Are you  overcompensating in your process because someone didn't do the thing they were supposed to do?  When you are the one with the big heart, it's easier to take on the work just to calm the other person's stress.  However, the impact on your Mental Health is undeniable. It's time to refram...

This world needs you and the contribution you have to offer.  People are depending on you. Many heart driven entrepreneurs and employees feel compelled to exert time and energy above and beyond healthy limits.  The desire to meet the end goal is intense.  Sometimes your inspirational thought communities role model success, but their means may not be right for you. What if it was possible to guaran...