The Blair Badenhop Show

Today's episode is part of a brand-new series inside the Brand Yourself podcast – Mini-Masterclasses, essentially a potent conversation with an expert that will offer you actionable insight that will help you authentically pursue your purpose on the planet and build your business. And today's topic is a hot one: WEBSITE DESIGN. Our guest today is Abbey McGrew – Abbey is brand, packaging and web de...

In today's episode, I share what I've done recently to keep my business afloat with limited childcare – because, wow, it's been quite the adventure! If you're a parent or plan to be one day – my hope is that this peek inside my life recently will help you move through your own! Inside, I share: What's been happening over here the past month or so and why childcare was suddenly very limited How I c...

Today, I'm really excited to address something that has come up again and again inside my client conversations and YWB alumni community which is, and that is: SALES. The process of getting potential clients on the phone and in that conversation walking away with a YES. So, if you're someone who has been struggling to: Feel confident when you're speaking with a prospective client Navigate that conv...

If you're in a space of second-guessing yourself – wondering if you can really make this business venture work – this is a little pep talk for you. Whether your launch didn't result in as many sign ups, your engagement on social has tanked for no apparent reason, or you have forgotten why you're building this business at all, this episode is designed to help you remember that YOU CAN DO THIS. Pop...

In this episode, I dive into one of my FAVORITE topics – thanks to a dear listener. And that is CHOOSING A NICHE. First, I'll be defining what niche actually means because it's so important to ground ourselves in why choosing one matters. And then I'll be answering this week's question all about how to choose a niche when you feel drawn to multiple – and how to tell if that choice will be profitab...

If you're someone who's been unsure about how to integrate your story or stories into your content – or you're just curious why storytelling is a powerful tool, this episode is for you! Inside, I share my top three tips for using stories to build trust with your reader, showcase the impact your services have on your clients, and more. I also share a few storytelling examples that you can apply to...

In this week's solo episode, I'm leading you through a grounded guided visualization exercise to help calm your nervous system and help you connect to your inner wisdom. If you're feeling frazzled from too much information, too much stimulation, or too much stress, this is sure to help you find your center again and clarify what your right next step is in your business. Whether you're at a crossro...

If you've ever felt like you had to aggressively pursue potential clients in order to sign them or that you need to grow your audience as fast and as big as humanly possible – this episode is for you. As you'll hear, I used to subscribe to the same way of thinking when I started my business, but I didn't conform and instead followed my instincts to be a genuine person AND take aligned action in or...

Lucy Osborne is the owner and CEO at intenSati, a psychedelically joyful method of movement, mantra, and meditation. Through her powerful work, she guides you to use your body, voice, and focus to get high on your own supply, and learn how to change the way you feel without anything external needing to change. intenSati, created by Patricia Moreno in 2002, has uplifted hundreds of thousands of peo...

In today's episode I answer a really juicy question from a listener – "How do I best reach my goals? I feel like my head is spinning over here because I'm a one woman show but trying to do all of the things – IG, TikTok, Pinterest, email marketing, blog, Etsy. I'm exhausted!" If you're someone who is also struggling with "platform overwhelm" and you're not sure where to create content or focus you...

Brandi Mechele is a happiness, intuitive, and empowerment coach who currently spends her time guiding others in their pursuit of happiness. She has extensive experience working with high-achieving female entrepreneurs, helping them align with financial success while staying true to their values and purpose. While they might initially come to her to scale their business and make more money, they le...

Let's dive into the art of creating a brand that pulls in perfect-fit clients, shall we? From your website's message, visuals, and energy to the way you carry yourself as a leader and connect with other humans – all of it plays a role in that attraction power. It's this beautiful blend of practical and magical ingredients that makes it all happen – and I share: The 4 practical elements required to...

Whitney Aronoff is a personal chef, the founder of Starseed Kitchen and High Vibration Foods, and the host of the High Vibration Living podcast. Her platform mixes the practical with the spiritual to help people nourish the 4 bodies - the physical, emotional, spiritual, and etheric. She believes the healthiest meal you can eat is the one you make at home. So, her mission is to bring people back in...

Today's episode dives into one of the core elements of launching and running a business – the creation of your website. Essentially, the online storefront that is home to your brand and the foundation of your business – including: Your core message Your story and mission Your offers Your deeper content like a blog or podcast Your client testimonials and more I like to think of your website as the...

Taylor Elyse Morrisson is an author, facilitator, and coach making well-being and personal development more accessible. Through her company Inner Workout and her book of the same name, Taylor supports people's journey to know, care for, and become their full selves. Ok, so Taylor's bio does not do her justice – as you'll hear in the episode, she has created and co-created a number of beautiful ven...

Today, I dive into a topic that isn't often discussed in the world of entrepreneurship and that is – choosing NOT to scale your business. If you're thinking…"What??? Who doesn't want to scale and make more money?" This is definitely a perspective worth listening to, I promise. And if you're thinking… "Oh, THANK GOD – I was really struggling to figure out a way to scale my business." This is 100% f...

Nicole Kalil is an in-demand speaker, the author of Validation is For Parking, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the "This Is Woman's Work" Podcast. Her stalker-like obsession with confidence sets her apart from the constant stream of experts telling us to BE confident. She actually shares HOW you build it and gives actionable tools you can implement immediately. A fugitive of th...

Ever worry about being cancelled? Even though the online space is less tense than it was in 2020, it's normal for so many of us to still carry that fear around. Because, well, it was traumatic to not only witness people being torn down, but to also see it happen to people we know. But here's the thing – this fear is stealing something so important: the freedom to be fully you and fully expressed....

Joann Zehenni is the founder of Gemini Beauty, a skincare brand dedicated to helping individuals become more comfortable and confident in their own skin. She was inspired to craft her own natural, plant-based formulations after she couldn't find a solution for her & her family's extremely sensitive skin due to Lupus. She launched her company at just 15 and she's now an 18-year-old college freshman...

Ever suspect that your own thoughts and beliefs are holding you back from making progress in your business? When we have around 60,000 thoughts a day with the majority of them being carried over from the past, it makes sense that we all need to take inventory of what we're telling ourselves. Especially since we know our thoughts influence our actions and our actions inform our outcomes, right? In...

I'd like to officially welcome you to a brand-new series inside the Brand Yourself podcast --- Mini-Masterclasses, essentially a potent conversation with an expert that will offer you actionable insight that will help you authentically pursue your purpose on the planet and build your business. And today's topic is a hot one: SOCIAL MEDIA. Social media marketing and content creation can feel like a...

In today's episode, I jump back into my Biz Wisdom series where I offer you a slice of insight as it relates to pursuing your purpose and mindfully growing a business. And today's topic is all about building community IN REAL LIFE. There are a few reasons I wanted to address this: I'm seeing more and more people reduce their social media usage for business – and experience growth without it. So ma...

Amy Duncan is a healthcare industry veteran with 15 years of experience ranging from biotech and medical device sales to telegenetics and psychedelics. She is the founder of both Mowellens, a CBD company, and the recent co-founder of EDIT, an LA-based regenerative healthcare company and clinic that offers a variety of therapies including ketamine, vitamin infusions, and more. After navigating life...

Brand Yourself is BACK after a 5-month break – I'm just now emerging from the baby bubble after giving birth to our Jack. It has been a wild ride being in the newborn phase again, healing from childbirth, adjusting to life to life as a mama of two, and creating space to reconnect with myself and my work again. In this kickoff episode of the 2023 season, I open up about: How my business is evolving...

Here we are – nearing the end of another year! And as a business owner, you may be shifting your focus from the here and now to planning for 2023. This episode is designed to help you do just that – specifically in planning out the first quarter of the New Year. Inside, I share my signature quarterly planning formula so that you can create aligned, intentions, goals, and tasks to move yourself for...