The Classy Career Girl Podcast

Today's topic is such an important one and a question I get asked all the time!! People ask me all the time, please provide a checklist so that I know what I need to do to build a successful business. Well, today I am going to give you the 3 most important pieces. Pay attention to these 3 things and you'll be submitting your resignation letter very soon.   Question: I'm looking for more informatio...

I bring in a lot of experts on the podcast but today I wanted to bring in someone just like you and me. Today we are taking a peek behind the scenes of a real startup story. Get ready to be inspired to see how you can create a successful business on the side of your day job too!   Meghan Covert-Russell  Founder of Poppy and Oak. They create custom and curated boxes featuring goods from local maker...

When you are just getting started thinking about growing your business, there are so many tools to choose from! How do you pick the best one for you? In today's podcast, I break down the 3 must-have tools that all business owners should have. This is where you should start so you don't get overwhelmed.

Have you ever wanted to speak on a stage to thousands of people? Have you ever wanted to have such a clear message that your TED talk gets heard by millions around the world? If so, you are going to love this woman I am going to interview. I learned a ton from this interview and I know you will too.     Register for the Freedom Workshop www.corporaterescueplan.com/freedom   If you want to serve ot...

Many years ago my husband and got married and drowned ourselves in debt. It's something I am not proud of but what I am proud of is that we got out of debt, decreased our expenses and somehow were able to both quit our jobs to pursue our career and business goals. This did not happen overnight. Today I am going to walk you through some of the beginning budgeting basics we learned in order to decid...

Many women dream of starting a fashion brand. I know having a Classy Career Girl clothing line is definitely one of my long-term goals which are why I was so excited to interview our next guest with a wealth of knowledge launching and building fashion brands. If you have the same dream of getting into the fashion industry or just want to hear more about what it's all about and how the fashion indu...

Is your calendar stressing you out? Feel a little out of control? Do you ever think there are just not enough hours in the day? You might be making one of these 5 time management mistakes that cause stress and overwhelm that I am going to tell you about in this episode.   If you'd like more help on goal setting and self-discipline, I think you are going to love my free 90-day planner that includes...

I recently did this interview for my podcast and while I was recording it I knew I had to get this into your hands IMMEDIATELY! But first, I totally messed up in this interview and pronounced her name wrong!! Today's interview is with Tanya Conner-Green and Tanya I am so sorry for mispronouncing your name during the interview. Tanya totally reminds me of myself a few years back and shared so many...

Everything I teach in this podcast is lessons I have learned myself and today's lesson is a great one. It singlehandedly made me so much happier and less stressed about doing more more more and gave me the peace of mind to stay focused on what I need to accomplish each and everyday. I can't wait for you to hear the one daily habit that will change everything for you.   Register for our upcoming we...

Having a career website myself, I very rarely read other career blogs except for one, Career Contessa. Which is why I was so honored and excited to interview the founder, Lauren McGoodwin on the blog today. If you are job searching or have a salary negotiation coming up, you'll definitely want to hear what Lauren has to say because she might just help you get thousands of dollars more for your sta...

If you are feeling stuck and unmotivated with your career, I get it, I've been there. Going to a job you dread and feeling like you are wasting away hours of your life working for a boss who doesn't appreciate anything you do. Well today I have some ideas for you to help you get out of bed and keep moving forward. You never know one simple suggestion you hear today could change everything for your...

When I started my business, I had no idea what branding even was. As I've grown my business over the last 8 years, I've realized how important my brand is in absolutely everything I do in my business from writing an email, talking you all on this podcast or posting on Instagram. It all comes back to my brand. If you've never really thought about what your brand means or it really confused you abou...

GDPR IS NOT YOUR ENEMY   Every time you see those four letters together you feel overwhelmed though.   You've probably lost countless hours scrolling through the "free" information available online wondering who to trust. Sound familiar?   I've got something that will change that.   Are you a coach, a blogger or a digital marketer?   Are you using email marketing, affiliate links or are you a digi...

I've learned a lot being a mom. It really helped me prioritize what is improtant and what is not important in my business and let me tell you EVERYTHING changed in my business the day my daughter arrived. Suddenly I could say no a lot quicker when I have a cute little one to cuddle in my arms. I haven't talked a lot about my juggle as a mom and entrepreneur because honestly, I am just still figuri...

I'm excited to introduce you today to another writer, career coach and podcast host just like who has some very different tips and advice to share. That's what I love about this podcast is that you get a different perspective on your career and let me tell you Jess has some incredible tips for combatting the go go go nature of your career as well as personal branding in job searching and interview...

Are you operating at your very best right now? Are you making time for creativity, self-care, passions, and fun? A few years ago, I was stressed out all the time and worked my butt off trying to reach goals and meet deadlines. I hustled like a crazy woman trying to be perfect and get everything done with stress, chaos, and deadlines. I raced the clock and let things go crazy. I felt like I always...

This interview today I learned so much from. Our guest, Melonie, has so much experience building businesses and succeeding in markets that have so much competition. I'm excited for you to hear this interview because I think you'll be inspired just like I was.   Most business owners don't have a business plan and in my interviews with successful entrepreneurs, it's the #1 thing that is always recom...

The day I quit my day job was a scary and super exciting day!! I knew I could make my business happen because I had worked so hard and because I had done a lot of things financially to make sure we were set up for success. Because let me tell you that 6 months savings/emergency fund we had...well we needed it, every single penny when my husband decided to quit his draining day job 3 months after I...

One of your top goals. I know what it is. It's either getting out of debt or growing your income. Am I right? Well, I know those are two of my big goals. Years ago, getting out of debt was a huge goal for my husband and I. It felt incredible when we were out and now, growing our income is a big focus which is why I had so much fun talking with my friend, Belinda Rosenblum, about how to take contro...

Get ready because this episode is going to take a HUGE weight off your shoulders. If you are feeling unorganized with papers and a mess around you, listen to this episode for a new perspective on how to stay organized and feel a million times better.   If you'd like more help on goal setting and self-discipline, I think you are going to love my free 90-day planner that includes my to-do list that...

On a recent survey I did, there were three topics that you all said you want to hear more about! The three topics I am excited to talk about today - self-care, self-discipline and goal setting and I've invited a special guest to help me dive in. I think you are going to love Awilda Rivera's energy and excitement for these topics and learn a ton, just like I did. So get ready.   If you'd like more...

Have you ever wanted to write a blog but you have no idea where to start? No idea what you'll write about and how to get people (other than your mom) to actually read your articles? I just celebrated.8 years of blogging (WOW I know) and I've learned quite a lot. I also started from square one just like you way back in 2010. Today's episode is going to give you 5 steps you need to take to start you...

If you've been watching, listening or reading anything from Classy Career Girl in the last two years, you've probably seen that we have had some massive growth in our business. I can track it back to one thing, taking one course that was a huge leap for me and way outside my budget, but it changed absolutely everything for my business and my life. Today you get to listen to my interview with this...

Do you live for the weekends? Do you hate Monday mornings? Are you majorly stuck in a career rut or in a job you hate? You may not even hate your job, but you just know that you are so much better than what you are doing right now and you want a bigger challenge. today's episode is going to give you 7 ways you can get out of a career rut.     FREE: TWO Proven Resume Templates You'll Want to Downlo...

Ever wanted to turn your knowledge, influence, or passion into a low-stress, high-profit business. Today I am going to talk about one of my favorite topics, membership sites! Yes I'm kind of a nerd. But discovering how to launch and grow a successful membership site completely changed my business and my life too and I am a huge fan of the membership model. But, I get there are so many questions so...