The Blissful Biz Podcast

Facebook, we all love it and hate it, right? The thing is, you have to treat it as a marketing tool if you run a business. In this episode I’m talking with Facebook Lead Trainer and social media strategist Deasha Waddup. Deasha has worked with businesses to scale and reach 6 and 7 figures using organic and paid social media strategies that they can use over and over again and I’m so excited to sha...

Personalized videos are one of the best ways to help you build a deeper connection and to convert people into customers. They help building real relationships, and I’m all about that right now. Not only because I see the benefits sales wise, but also because it brings back the joy in marketing, having that personal connection to your customers makes all the difference.  In this episode I’m talking...

I can’t believe I’ve been podcasting now for nearly a year! This episode has been long overdue because so many of you ask me how I set up my podcast, or want to start one but have no idea what they need to do. I’m going to share my process, everything I did to get my podcast out there in less than 4 weeks, as a step-by-step guide that you can follow along if you would like to start your own podcas...

Not sure if Instagram really works for you or if it’s just a big waste of time? In this episode I’m talking to Anne Marie Garland from Grassfedsalsa about how Instagram can actually work to support your business and help you make more sales.  What you’re going to learn: Why social media is important for your business How to use Social Media to sell your services  Why you should talk about what you...

When the pandemic hit and yoga teachers turned to teach yoga online, guess what made this transition so much easier: having an email list of your students so you could get in touch with them. In order to grow your business in the long term, you need a way to connect with your audience in a place you own, and you own our email list, but you don’t own social media. Whether you have already started y...

For so many of us, selling our services and offers is really, really uncomfortable. We tell ourselves all kind of stories, like “I’m not good at marketing”, “I hate selling” or “I don’t want to be pushy”.  It all comes down to sub-conscious mindset blocks that we might have to selling and/or succeeding in business. The longer I’m doing this entrepreneurial thing, the more I realize it, and I’m fas...

Whether you’re a fresh yoga teacher looking to set up your first website, or already an established wellness entrepreneur, you probably already know that designing a website isn’t easy. However, if you are laboring under an incorrect set of assumptions, it’s even harder. In this episode I’m going to debunk some of the most common myths about websites that you should stop believing right now. Build...

In this episode I’m talking to one of my students, Laura Lakshmi, about her experience building her website by herself with the help of my course Blissful Websites. We also chat about teaching yoga in the pandemic, running retreats and how to balance working on your business with honoring your feelings and desires.  Laura did such an amazing job with her website, without having any background in m...

Having great photos on your website is so important! And it’s a real challenge for most people. If you’re like me, you hate being photographed, don’t have the budget to hire a professional photographer and also there simply are no good pictures of you. Thankfully, I have a solution for you! In this episode I’m talking to my friend Lucía Doynel. Lucía is a photographer & educator who helps peop...

If “building website” has been on your to-do list for wayyyy too long, you’re gonna love this episode! As you begin to design a new website, there are a few important things to know that can really improve both the site’s quality and how efficiently you can create it. Here are 5 questions that you need to answer before you start building your website: #1 What’s the purpose of your website? #2 What...

If you feel overwhelmed sometimes by your to-do list (I mean, who doesn’t!), this episode is for you. I’m talking to Amanda Kingsmith about how to best organize your tasks and to-do list as a yoga teacher and Amanda opens up about her own struggles with overwhelm she experienced this year, and what strategies she used to overcome it. Amanda Kingsmith is a yoga teacher, yoga business coach, world t...

Do you often resist the idea of bringing on support? Do you resonate with statements such as, "this is mine, I only know how to do it, someone is going to do it better than me, I have to train them"?  Here's the thing: that energy is very blocking. We need to go through trusting someone else in order to receive more energy and make moves in our business. Know that you're the on...

In this episode I’m talking to Jasmin from Radiantly Alive Yoga in Ubud, Bali. With the studio closing due to the pandemic Jasmin decided that they had to move online and in our interview she’s sharing her story, everything that’s been going on behind-the scenes, how they moved from Zoom classes to opening a full blown online yoga studio. It’s a truly inspiring story and I can’t wait for you to me...

Are you struggling financially teaching yoga? If yes, you’re not alone. This was Tara’s situation and after 10 years working as a yoga teacher, traveling the world, she decided to uplevel her offerings and transformed into a life and business coach, selling high-ticket offers. Her goal is to guide her customers to define success on their own terms, rising with ease and flow, not stress and struggl...

You know that I love online courses, right? I mean, I’ve been talking about them a lot in the last weeks! But I’m not the only one who’s crazy excited about the online course business model, and how they can have a profound impact on your yoga business. In this episode I’m talking to Kelly McHugh from Digital Yoga Academy. Just like me Kelly believes that every yoga teacher can turn their passion...

I decided to close down my membership program, the Blissful Biz Hive, after 2 years. In this episode I’m sharing the full uncensored story with you and what brought me to this change in my business. When I decided to do this, I had over 100 paying members in it, and they brought in a nice chunk of revenue every month. But there were problems right from the start. I’m breaking it down for you into...

Do you want to create awesome videos to help you promote your yoga business? Who doesn’t, right? When I started doing videos for social media, and my programs, I was so uncomfortable in front of the camera! It was really difficult, and I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.  That’s why I’m so excited about my guest, Paige Wilhide! Paige is a video strategist, content creator, producer, an...

Have you thought about creating an online course and generating some additional income? Of making a bigger impact and help people in your niche from all over the world? But now comes the big question: what should your course be about? Creating an online course begins with choosing a fail-proof topic for your course. Learn how to choose a great online course topic that sells in three simple steps....

This global pandemic has issued us an enormous wake-up call. I believe this universal disruption of every aspect of our lives is an opportunity, albeit an extraordinarily painful one, for us to learn and evaluate.  To see what we DO have, not just what we’ve lost. To explore how we can put our years of practice into play and look beyond the self. To get creative with how we stay connected and supp...

When you start teaching yoga online, there are so many questions, like for example “What’s the best camera”, “How do you share the link” or “How do you record the class”. It can be totally overwhelming, right? In this episode I’m talking to Jeremy Devens from Quietmind Yoga, an online resource for classes, podcasts and teacher training in all aspects of Yoga, Ayurveda & Vedic Astrology. Jeremy...

Do you sometimes feel like everybody is so much ahead of you when it comes to building your yoga business? The thing to remember is that we all have to start somewhere. For example by posting our first video on YouTube. In this episode I’m talking to Allie Van Fossen, better known as The Journey Junkie, a once corporate marketing girl turned successful yoga teacher, chakra coach, retreat leader, s...

Do you dream of having a successful retreat business that gives you a sustainable and reliable income? In this episode I’m talking to Paloma Neuman about things like what kind of retreats you should plan in what phase of your business, how to fill them up and how to prepare if things go wrong.  Paloma Neuman is the founder and CEO of The Retreat Leader Collective and palomaneuman.com. Leveraging y...

I just rebranded my website and in this episode I share all the big and little things I did so you can implement them too on your website. Before I get into all this good stuff, I wanted to share with you that I just updated my free masterclass “How to DIY your dream website”. If you haven’t watched it yet, definitely check it out.  In this free masterclass you’ll learn: A simple process for brand...

In this episode I’m talking to Crystal Gray from Yoga Goddess Academy about taking your yoga teaching online and offering a yoga membership. Crystal has been teaching yoga since 2006. A few years ago, she started transitioning her business online and now leads online yoga teacher trainings as well as having a membership for those just wanting to deepen their practice. We talk about her yoga story,...

Maybe this is you: You started a blog. You posted enthusiastically your first few blog posts, excited about sharing your expertise and advice with your readers. But then, nothing! Barely anyone reads it. Nobody shares it. Nobody seems to “get” what you’re offering... or how amazing it is! Here’s the good news: What you are sharing is probably totally excellent and amazing. There are just a few twe...