The Blissful Biz Podcast

I want to share what’s been going on behind the scenes with my last launch, and how it was NOT successful. Everybody is always talking about their successes and how amazing they are doing, and I love hearing those kinds of stories too because they are inspiring me to do better and get there too, but sometimes that’s not how it works out for us, right? I’ve noticed that nobody talks about their mis...

The last year has been extraordinary for yoga studios & teachers and has been really hard for a lot of you I know - but there have also been opportunities. I’m excited to share with you the story of my guest in this episode. I’m talking to Kayse Gehret, the founder of Soulstice Mind & Body Spa, a healing art studio based in Northern California.  Founded in 2012, Kayse opened 4 studios over...

After a year of teaching yoga online, you might be wondering, what now? Where’s it going? What’s next? In this episode I’m talking to Kyle from Interval about teaching yoga online, how to provide the best experience to your students that will allow you to stand out, what equipment you really need to film great classes, why you should add a video library and so much more. Interval is a software tha...

Let’s talk about websites, because they are kind of my jam! In my 20+ years in the industry, I learned a thing or two of what works when it comes to websites, and what doesn’t. And today I’m sharing all my best tips with you! Here’s what you’ll learn: Why done is always better than perfect when it comes to your website  Why you should prioritize copy over design, and some top tips to make it effec...

Are you ready to take your business to the next level and get more visibility? I’m talking to Journalist-turned-PR strategist Dina Behrman about how to get started doing your own PR, like guest blogging or pitching yourself to podcasts or journalists, and how to get the best results. Dina launched her business following a decade working as a journalist, during which she was published in virtually...

If you feel like you’re doing everything that you’re ‘supposed’ to do, like creating free yoga videos, posting captivating captions on Instagram, creating workshops and offers, and are still not getting the traction you’d like to see, what you may be missing is brand personality. People want to buy from people they like. In this episode, I talk about building that authentic connection with your au...

We all know that email is important, right? But where do you get started? What should you share with your new subscribers, and how often should you email them? There are so many questions.  I’m really excited about today’s episode because I’m talking to Francis Nayan. Francis is a freelance copywriter working globally with coaches, mentors, and major e-commerce brands. Over the years, he has helpe...

When you’re an entrepreneur, the biggest hurdle you’ll likely ever face is your own mindset. I experienced this myself and you know what’s crazy? When I was starting out, I thought all this talk about mindset was a bit ‘woowoo’ and not something that affected me, I wanted to take action instead. The truth is, in order to achieve success, we must first shift our thinking and overcome doubts and lim...

You probably hear a lot of talk about 6-figure businesses. If your Facebook feed is like mine, it’s easy to believe that money grows on trees... The truth is that starting a business, any business, is rarely easy.  In this episode I’m sharing my story, how I grew my business to 6-figures and what it actually means. I hope you’ll learn something from it and get inspired to grow your business – no m...

Have you ever thought about creating an online course, and have had an amazing idea for one, but you were scared that no one would buy it? In this episode, I’m sharing how I presold my online course, Blissful Brand Blueprint, before I created a single lesson for this course. Yes, that’s right – I had an idea, I sold it, and people bought it, and only then did I sit down to create all the content f...

Do you ever get that feeling that it’s time for something new, or that somethings off, and you no longer feel aligned with your business? Or you didn’t take action because you’ve been so overwhelmed? It might be because you’re working against your energetic blueprint. When you work in alignment, things flow. Things are easy. We all experienced this in big or small ways, but very often we lose that...

One question I get asked a lot is how much free content you should create, can there be too much, or too little, how do you balance that, and how do you separate your free content from your paid content? A lot of entrepreneurs struggle with knowing whether or not the free content they’re giving away to their audience is “too much.” And I struggle with that sometimes, too. Today, I’m talking all ab...

Spring is here (nearly),  and you know what that means? SPRING CLEANING! Time to start cleaning up, cleaning out, and starting fresh. But why limit that to your house or your closet? Now’s the perfect time to also take a closer look at the functionality, usability, and relevance of your website, and where you may be able to make some improvements. In this episode, I want to share 10 things that yo...

If you run a yoga studio, the last year will have been tough! And if your dream is opening one, it was probably put on hold. But things are getting better, we’re going to get through this and the opportunities waiting for yoga studio owners are amazing. That’s the take from today’s guest Josh Biro, and I agree with him, wholeheartedly. Josh Biro is the founder of The Yogapreneur Collective, a cons...

I LOVE what I’m doing. I’m so grateful for my business and how well it’s going. I love that it’s growing, I love my students, and I have every reason to be super happy. But, you know how it is building a business from scratch - it’s also a lot of work. Being an entrepreneur, let me tell you, this stuff ain’t easy! I’ve always been a hard worker, but I know that I don’t want to kill myself anymore...

From a life of drugs and crime to becoming a spiritual entrepreneur based in Bali. I’m talking to Aren Bahia, a Canadian entrepreneur who's lived what you would call a "full-spectrum life". Since starting his life over in Bali in 2016, he's launched 4 businesses in 4 years. He's the founder of Karma House Bali, Conscious Arts Tattoos, and a founding partner in YogiLab and...

When you’re just getting started as a yoga teacher or with your spiritual coaching business, building your brand can be totally overwhelming. Let me start by saying that your logo is not your brand. I know it’s what many yoga teachers start with, and that’s really not what you should do.   At the same time, creating your brand doesn’t have to be complicated and you don’t need to hire a designer or...

She’s been on the cover of many yoga magazines, she’s teaching on the Yoga Girl platform, she’s been on Rachel Brathen’s Yoga Girl Podcast, and she’s a spiritual business mentor, teaching other yoga teachers how to build a thriving business. In this episode, I’m talking to Bee Bosnak.  Bee is sharing it all; her story, her background and how she got to where she is today. She’s also sharing a ton...

Have you ever asked a girl you met in a yoga class or a fellow teacher, “Hey, where did you buy those cute yoga pants?” or “What’s your favorite place for lunch around here?” Then, based on what they say, you follow their recommendations. Not 100% of the time, of course - but pretty often, right?   We are wired to respond to so-called “social proof”, or word of mouth recommendation. If someone tha...

If you’re anything like me, you wish you wouldn’t have to worry about all this legal stuff in your business. It can be scary, right? We know that probably we never need it, I mean who looks at your terms of services, but if we need it, we need it! Thankfully help is one the way, my friend! In this episode, I’m talking to Cory Sterling. Cory is the founder of the law firm Conscious Counsel, he’s a...

Have you created your first online course or are you working on it? The next step is launching it! If you’ve been thinking about just emailing your subscribers and telling them about your course, let me stop you right there. Unfortunately, this isn’t really going to work. You have to put in a little bit more effort, and I promise this doesn’t mean that you have to go all pushy used car salesperson...

If you’re a yoga teacher and you’ve been thinking about offering online courses, but you have no idea what you could teach, this is for you! I brainstormed my brain out and came up with 15 ideas for yoga-related online courses, to inspire you to start your own online course Journey! Listen in and get inspired to start creating your own online course! Here’s what you’ll learn: 15 ideas for yoga-rel...

I think we can all agree that 2020 brought a lot of changes to the yoga world. It was an extraordinarily hard year for many of us. But there’s also an opportunity for independent teachers. As my guests today Alex and Alex from Ubindi say, “with a tiny bit of entrepreneurial spirit, yoga teachers can be more successful and fulfilled than previously possible”, and I wholeheartedly agree with them on...

Teaching yoga can be incredibly rewarding, but if it’s your career, and you are a solo entrepreneur, you also have to look at your business and personal finances. In this episode I’m talking to finance coach Jennifer Lammer about organizing your finances and planning your income and budget.  Jennifer is the CEO and Founder of Diamond NestEgg, a financial education and coaching company helping smal...

What a year, 2020! I think we all can say that it didn’t go as planned. As we wrap up this rollercoaster of a year it’s time for a review. I want to share what’s been going on behind the scenes this year in my life and business, my highlights and lows, and of course what’s happening next!  Btw, this is not a gloomy look back at 2020. I actually had a pretty amazing year, so if you need to hear som...