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Daniel Romeros, owner of DR. Podcasts and the audio engineering genius behind over 3000 podcast episodes is joining me to give you his best podcasting tips along with what exactly goes into editing an episode. Much like myself, Daniel stumbled into podcasting and never looked back. You’re going to hear what it’s like for our clients to work with Daniel and I since we produce 6 shows together and w...

Strategizing is a part of business, but how can you strategize in your own business to strengthen your offerings and expertise? Strategy sessions should be something you tackle every quarter and make adjustments along the way, so you don’t get stuck somewhere. When you identify your strengths and hone in on your exact offerings and expert topics, then you are not only going to move the needle in y...

Emmy Award winner Patricia Kelikani is a filmmaker and video marketer who is on a mission to help small business owners grow their businesses by creating videos. Patricia is sharing her story of how she was turned down for her dream job of being a reporter and how her life changed when a video camera was put in her hands. You are going to learn amazing tips and tricks to help you create your own v...

Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who is also a clinical psychologist and has worked as an ADHD coach for kids and teens and now works exclusively with parents. I love how Rachel is sharing how she created her business and grew it and also gives me some tips and encouragement about how I’m raising my kids as a work-from-home mom. We are talking about entrepreneurship and the effect it can ha...

Career and Business Strategist, Michelle Terpstra and I met last year in a mastermind and quickly learned we had more in common than just our names. We’d both had corporate careers, graduated from UCSB, had small kids and a love for yoga...well, she teaches it and I admire it.  Since the time we met, Michelle has left her 9-5 and is full-time with her business. Not only that, but she’s working on...

Host of the top 50 career podcast, Whiskey & Work Podcast, Kelsey Murphy is a life and business coach who has worked with Fortune 100 companies like Twitter and Facebook. She’s been mentioned in Forbes and left a cushy advertising career working with Elizabeth Arden and Nintendo to pursue her passion in working with other people. Kelsey is not only someone I consider a mentor, but also a dear frie...

As a podcast producer, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “How do I grow my audience?” Today, I am sharing with you 11 ways you can repurpose your podcast content. Creating content is time consuming and if you create content for multiple platforms, then you are spending a lot of time doing different tasks. By taking your podcast episode and repurposing it with some small tweaks,...

In today’s world we have a lot going on with a to-do list a mile long, but when you own a business, overwhelm and stress can not only sneak in but be fully present. If you’re like me and you are a full-time mom AND business owner, then your to do list is not only long but mixes your personal tasks with your business tasks. I’m sharing the key to avoiding the feelings of overwhelm and stress when o...

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or have a corporate 9-5 job, you should surround yourself with people who not only support you, but also play a role in your life. I’ve identified 5 people you should have in your life and how they will help you grow, reach your goals and why they are essential. From your partner to a mentor to someone you can mentor along the way, everyone plays a role in your caree...

Last year I pre-ordered Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo and literally devoured it, the moment it downloaded! If you’re like me though, you might not have heard of Marie Forleo. I learned about the amazing Marie in 2018 but since I was in the corporate world prior to that, she wasn’t on my radar...but her words were! “Everything is figureoutable” is one of Marie’s known phrases and it’s...

Have you been listening to podcasts and wonder how hosts find their guests? Do you have a unique story that others should hear about or are you an expert on something that you could teach others? You can pitch yourself (or hire me to pitch you!) to be interviewed on podcasts! I’m sharing some of my best tips and tools with you so that you can start landing interviews and not only educating others...

Christmas is already here and this year there was less time to prepare for it from Thanksgiving than normal. Somehow I’ve managed to be even more prepared than when there was extra time. Decorations are done, tree is up, presents are purchased and wrapped and I’ve had some extra time this month to focus on our family traditions and making this time special. The gift I’m giving to myself and to my...

She’s Not Your Father’s Lawyer...she’s Keren de Zwart, a corporate attorney turned flat-fee solo practitioner who is helping entrepreneurs and small businesses become legally legit! I met Keren in an online Facebook group and we became fast friends due to our similarities such as both loving the law, being total Type-A planning people and our sons having the same names. Keren is one of my close fr...

December is the one year mark since I launched my official business. Prior to that I had been testing out what I wanted to do and it was the first week of December that I landed on podcasting and haven’t looked back for a minute! I’m sharing with you the top 11 things that I’ve learned this past year and it’s everything from finances to a support system to clients and so much more! If you’re launc...

Last week I discussed how I self-reflect every year on the anniversary of my dad’s death. This week, I’m giving you a glimpse into one of many conversations my sister and I shared just this past weekend. It might sound like this is an everyday sister type of conversation, but the thing is...we didn’t know each other for over 20 years and this is only the second time we’ve seen each other in 31 yea...

Boundaries sounds like such a negative word, but I think it’s not only something positive you should do for yourself, but it’s a MUST! Creating boundaries is a form of self-care and self-respect and should be practiced early on in life. By creating non-negotiables, you are protecting yourself both in your personal and professional life. Setting boundaries doesn’t seem to be something as necessary...

Today marks 31 years since my father passed away and although you would think that time heals all wounds and makes it easier to deal with, I think the opposite happens. As you get older, you experience more major life events and realize that this person who is gone has missed all of it. Year after year, I pause on this day to reflect on who I’ve become since my dad died and wonder if he’d be proud...

Figuring out your career after college is stressful but starting a new career or launching a business after having kids can seem even more daunting. Will you find the right career? Do you have enough time to start a new career? Will you be able to ensure a work-life balance that you want? Should you start a career or launch a new business? We are tackling all of these questions and breaking them d...

Pinterest is a visual search engine that is revolutionizing the way we drive more traffic to our websites and in turn grow our businesses. Whether you have a blog or business that sells services or products, Pinterest is a must-have. We are diving right into how to create a Pinterest account that will get your content seen and tackling some of the terms that might seem foreign at first. At the end...

Self-care is something we all need to work on but when you become a parent, self-care seems to take a backseat. Self-care is about finding time to do something that fills your soul and replenishes your energy. Self-care as a mother or father can come in many forms and even though time is limited in between kid activities, cooking, cleaning, working and more, it’s up to each of us to make a more co...

We are talking about work life balance. What is work life balance? How do you achieve it? Is there even such a thing? We are defining it, de-mystifying it and discussing ways to find and create balance in your life. Whether you work from home or have an office job, it's important to find balance and recognize when to say yes and when to say no. For more from Michelle Glogovac, visit www.mysimplifi...

Funerals have a bad rap for being depressing and sad, but I actually love them because they are a chance to hear all of the amazing things about someone and how others felt about them. After attending funerals of those I’ve known and also haven’t known too well, I always walks away with a feeling of wishing I knew them better along with reflecting on how I’ll be remembered. I want to strive to be...

Tracy Pendergast, host of The Home School’d Podcast is not only an actress, podcaster, clothing line designer, wife, but also a mom of 2. Tracy is sharing how finding her village of mom friends helped her find a clear direction on where she wanted to take her blog and business while remaining focused on her kids and authentic to herself. We discuss how juggling motherhood is something you learn an...

If you dread getting out of bed every morning and heading to work, then chances are you haven’t discovered your true passion when it comes to your career. If you’ve been laid off or simply felt unappreciated in the corporate world, then this episode is for you. Michelle shares her corporate aviation career that she wasn’t in love with, yet the perks that came with it such as meeting celebrities, a...

Welcome to the My Simplified Life Podcast! If you’re looking for inspiration in life and in your job, then you’re in the right place. Every week, you'll hear life lessons as an employee, a business owner, a mom, a wife, and as a human being. You won’t just be hearing from Michelle though...we’ll have interviews with people that are not only great humans. For more from Michelle Glogovac, visit www....