The Blair Badenhop Show

Ever wondered how to integrate motherhood and entrepreneurship and a full life? Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 6 things that have empowered me to juggle it all without burning out. To run my own business, build another one with co-founders, be present for my 2-year-old, have a solid relationship with my husband, and still have time to take care of me too. This idea to open up this was...

Erin Parekh is a holistic nutritionist and women's wellness expert who specializes in guiding women to nourish themselves and their bodies as they transition into motherhood and beyond. Since 2017, she has supported hundreds of clients to feel balanced and thrive in their bodies using real food nutrition and simple self-care rituals. In her private coaching practice, she has supported women throug...

In this week's solo episode, I decided to switch things up. Instead of answering a question from a listener or sharing some key business advice, 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 he...

One of the biggest concerns I've been hearing from entrepreneurs for many years is this: What if I exclude people by getting "too specific" with my target audience? If you find yourself stuck here and feel tempted to go broad with your target audience so that you don't turn anyone away, this episode is for you. Inside I share why getting "too specific" isn't something to worry about and why it's s...

Ariel Kiley is an Embodiment Teacher, certified Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing® trauma resolution Practitioner and published author. Over the past decade Ariel has taught thousands of yoga and therapeutic yoga classes in New York City and Los Angeles. She has also designed programming and led teacher trainings for Equinox Fitness clubs, Tune Up Fitness, Dou Yoga, Prema Yoga, and more. Ariel...

You may have heard the term "intuitive entrepreneurship" thrown around over the past few years. That's because the approach to business growth is shifting away from being hyper data driven and "competitive" to something that balances out the masculine and feminine. The masculine being the logical and action-oriented side, and the feminine being the more intuitive and creative side. In this episode...

Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and artist. For the past 18 years, she has co-created the internationally acclaimed education platform Mindvalley, as the co-founder. And collaborated with leading thinkers and teachers in consciousness, relationships, human performance, and life optimization. She's also the author of Live By Your Own Rules, a 30-day optimal learning ques...

In this week's solo episode, I share how to create your signature offer. And not an offer that's basic and like every other coach or service-provider out there, but that's unique to you. Creating something that isn't templated, but is based on your experience, your training, and your own transformation is one of the key ingredients for standing out from the crowd and becoming known for what you do...

Abbi Miller is an Austin-based "yoga-teacher-turned-productivity-preacher" who's here to help you run your biz on purpose.  After over a decade as a wellpreneur, running her holistic nutrition & yoga brand, Abbi founded Biz Babes Unite!™: a community offering impactful ceremonies & mastermind circles so womxn can approach work from a sacred place, dodge burnout & get the good shit done. As a Holis...

This week's topic was inspired by a conversation I had with someone recently. And that is… how to create an online presence that is a natural extension of who you really are . Where your website, your social media posts, and everything in between feels the same as meeting you in person. As I was chatting with this newbie business creator, she expressed concern that she didn't know how to do this w...

Nina Sasson is a Soulful Career Coach. She empowers the high achievers, the go-getters, the big money-makers of the world to lead with soul and find a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment—WITHIN. She has spent the last decade investing in her personal growth not because it's trendy, but because it's elevated her professional confidence and her career in a massive way. Today, she works with tea...

I am so happy someone asked me to talk about this because I see it as such a delicate AND crucial part of growing a business. And that is…how to know when it's the right time to invest in a mentor or coach. If you've ever found yourself wanting guidance and support but feeling uncertain about who to hire or what kind or program to invest in, this episode is for you. Inside, I share 4 journaling pr...

Amina is a holistic leadership and mindset coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable female leaders and impact-driven celebrities—Amina's mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us live and lead from it each day. As a woman of color of Iraqi descent, she often works with marginalized communities to help them realize possibilities in a way th...

Are you a creative who also interested in wellness? Or are you a wellness entrepreneur who's also interested in a creative field? It's so normal to have more than one interest and passion and talent. Yet, when it comes to business, it can be confusing which path to choose. In this solo episode, I was asked why I chose Brand Strategy over Health Coaching, and how I knew it was the right move for me...

Aviva Romm is a world-renowned midwife and herbalist who also happens to be a Yale trained MD and Board-Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics with nearly 40 years of experience in the realm of women's health. She is the author of 8 books, including her new book Hormone Intelligence which explores the impact of the modern world on women's h...

If you've ever resisted choosing a target audience or have felt uncertain about which audience would really be right for your business, this episode is for you. Truly one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs fail to create content that resonates and attracts their dream clients is … they don't know their audience. Your audience is who you design not only your offers for, but also your message so t...

Carolyn Yachanin is the Founder & CEO of Copina Co., a modern wellness company dedicating to spreading the best of plant-medicine to all through their vegan collagen boosting latte blends. Copina Co. started as the name of her wellness blog where she shared her love of plant-based cooking and her journey healing her acne, gut health, and body image through plant medicine. Her products have been fe...

Ever felt completely disconnected from your business? As if nothing you're doing excites you anymore? Or like nothing is working? Here's the good news: It's 100% normal to feel this way AND that's because you've essentially outgrown your business. While it may be scary to admit, this is a beautiful invitation to evolve and do things differently, and to step into your next level. This is something...

Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist and global relationship and empowerment expert. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over...

In so many cases, people who step into entrepreneurship are leaving behind a traditional career. A coveted editorial position in fashion. A director title. An impressive track record. The corporate world puts a lot of value in accolades, credentials, and resumes. Which can be disorienting when you start a business. You may feel pressure to have "more experience" in order to be taken seriously. But...

So… this episode is kind of a big deal. We've hit the 150th episode of the show with over 220,000 downloads and counting. I've been considering how I wanted to celebrate it for months. Should I have some super high-profile guest? Should I do it solo? Or should I do something different? After a few weeks, the answer became clear. I want to use this moment to let you in what's been going on over her...

Do you and social media have a love/hate relationship? Does that friction make it hard to get into a rhythm with content creation and marketing? If yes, you're not alone. So many entrepreneurs feel this way. Here's the good news—there is a way to make the best of these platforms without draining your energy and falling down into the pit of compare and despair. In this solo episode, I share the min...

Peggy Robinson is a holistic health care provider with over two decades of clinical experience who uses her expertise in ethnobotany, herbal medicine and acupuncture to heal, educate and empower patients around the world. She is the co-founder of Cornerstone Healing, a Brooklyn-based private practice. Inspired by her Haitian heritage and upbringing, Peggy is deeply committed to integrating activis...

If you're at the very beginning stages of starting a business, you've likely sat with a big question: How do I get clients? Because while you've got all of this passion and vision and possibility circulating inside of you, you have no idea which approach will work to get people to invest in you. Facebook ads? Instagram posts? Referral partnerships? In this episode, I dive into 4 essential things y...

Lana Schlafer is a mindset coach, law of attraction expert and author of the best-selling book Manifest That Miracle: Learn Why You Don't Have What You Want and How to Get It. Over the past decade, she has empowered thousands to manifest what seems out of reach, including crossing 7-figures in their business, healing from a chronic illness, and meeting their ideal partner. Lana's energetic persona...