Refined By Divorce

Having a well thought out infrastructure in place will give your foundation a solid first layer you can continue to build on. But where do you start?  Today we talk about 4 sublayers that make up an effective infrastructure, how to get started creating it for your business, and how to ensure it will support your business now, and as you grow. Episode Links: Read More About The Refined Rebels...

A business should be built on a solid foundation, and there are several parts of a business that make up the building blocks. Today I talk high-level and give you an overview of the 4 basic parts of a service-based business. Next week we'll start breaking them down into more detail, so you can start to build your solid foundation!

Societal conditioning, lack of opportunities, unfair division of labor in the home and motherhood leave most women ill-prepared to fully support themselves and their families after divorce. It’s time we change that. Are you ready to become self-sufficient by starting your own service-based business? Today we talk about the Sweet Spot, where quality and demand meets profitability, resulting in succ...

Michele Bates holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she’s currently the Global VP of Comms and Engagement at Instructure, she’s a Marketing Genius, Wife, Mom, Therapist, and Writer, to name a few. Michele has been Refined By Divorce and many other very difficult life experiences, and yet she remains upbeat, engaged and willing to help. Listen in to hear our convers...

We all face challenges in life, but the obstacles presented by divorce are particularly difficult to overcome.  In this episode, I talk about the nature of these obstacles, where they come from and how to defeat them.  By heading off these problems, you’ll be in a better position to get started on your new business venture!  Episode Links: Read More About The Refined Rebels Is Entre...

As a follow up to last week’s episode, I talk about how to use the information uncovered in the entrepreneurial discovery process to determine if starting a service-based business is right for you, and if so, what the next steps involve.   I also talk about my own path to entrepreneurship after divorce, why I believe it’s important for women to earn money, and what I feel to be my own pu...

As women and mothers, we’re used to playing the supporting role, but after divorce, you have to become the star of your own life. But where do you start? In this episode, we’ll talk about the changes you can make in your thoughts and beliefs and how starting a small business is a great way to take control of your life. I talk about starting down the road of Entrepreneurship through a discovery pro...

What does home mean to you? With a divorce, you may have to sell your house and move. You may lose some or all of your belongings and, with it, your sense of safety and security. Separation and divorce can feel like an exile from your home, familiarity, and everything you’ve ever known. You’ve spent years building a home with your partner, and it can all come crashing down around you in a flash. A...

Our first guest joins me on today’s show! Dusti Ondryas was Refined By Divorce back in 2018, and she now shares how holding on to her personal strengths allowed her to get through the most trying times. Our conversation focuses on her journey, what she has learned in the process, and how she handles the challenges we all face. Tune in as she explains how opening up their marriage made her realize...

What does Refined By Divorce mean?  This week, I talk about what the word Refined means to me, and why I named my consulting business Refined By Divorce. I explain why I reclaimed the word Refined, what it means to me, and how I want it to make you feel. I also reveal the purpose behind the podcast and what to expect in the future.  Episode Links: Read More About The Refined Rebels...

Everyone wants to feel seen and heard, but during and after divorce, many women feel invisible. Despite the progress we've made as a society, divorce still remains a source of guilt and shame, and unfortunately, the stigma remains. The change in your relationship status can ultimately lead to feelings of fear, insecurity, depression and worthlessness.   In this first episode of the new show,...

Divorce is messy, painful and confusing, but it can also be a time of incredible growth and development, and can ignite a powerful transformation. Refined By Divorce is a podcast for women in business, who are at a crossroads and ready to embrace the opportunity to rebuild a thriving and meaningful life after divorce.  The host, Traci Simkins, has been there twice and understands the complex...