The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast

Discover how the right stories can transform your organization's culture and align it with your strategic goals. This episode is a must-listen for HR professionals, Employee Experience Managers, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders.   Welcome to a special episode where we delve into the art and science of using storytelling to shape organizational culture in alignment with strategic objectives. Whether you'...

Wouldn't it be nice to just get the cheat code for entrepreneurship? Wouldn't it be lovely if someone just told you exactly what you individually needed to do to be successful? I'm not talking about coaching or consulting or your BFF over mimosas. I'm talking about you, your destiny, and what you need to do to work with your particular style to get where you need to go.   Well, I might not have al...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and your health is in your own hands. In this episode, we're speaking with Nikki Burnett about how functional medicine can help you overcome some of the limiting beliefs that are keeping you back from living your most vibrant life.   Nikki shares her personal journey of overcoming health struggles and her mission to empower others on their own health journeys....

In the wise words of Erykah Badu, "I am an artist and I'm sensitive about my sh*t." For many creatives, that sensitivity leads us into the dark realms of Imposter's Syndrome where our potential goes to die.   In this episode, I am talking with Flor Blake, celebrity and personal brand photographer, to help you resurrect your confidence and manifest your vision.   With an impressive portfolio that i...

What is your relationship to control? Have you been told you are a control freak and that it's a bad thing? Are you afraid of losing control? What happens when you're out of control? What happens when you are in control? And what does your life look like in all of the above situations?   Today, we are exploring the topic of control with leadership expert, former megachurch pastor, and marine, Mile...

One of my biggest pet peeves is speakers who get up on stage and have nothing to say. In this episode, I am going to be talking to you about improving your craft by using storytelling so that you actually have something to say. Topics covered: Crafting compelling stories - the key to captivating audiences and becoming a better speaker Channeling the power found in crises to connect with an audienc...

So you want to be a speaker. How do you do that? Most of the time, that's where the conversation stops for a lot of people.  As soon as they say, "I want to be a speaker," they are faced with more questions than answers.   In this episode, I am going to give you my top seven tips on how to become a professional speaker so you can actually achieve your goal instead of staying stuck in "shoulda, wou...

Hard work is horrible, and I'm done with it. But you might say, "Hey, Aleya, how are you going to become a multi-bazillionaire without working hard?" In this episode, I'm going to tell you my exact plan. I've had a couple of wonderful downloads, intuitive moments, and spiritual connections that I'm going to share with you so you can reach your goals without burnout, stress, and struggle.   In this...

You big mad, aren't you? Aren't you? Are you? Am I? Do you even know if you're mad or not? Do you know if repressed anger might be holding you back from capturing all of the abundance that should in fact be coming your way?   In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Po Hong Yu all about how to get into your body and use it as a guide to pinpoint how to release repressed anger that repr...

Most companies have tried strategic planning, and it didn't go well. The room was a hot mess of challenging power dynamics, loud but unhelpful opinions, tangents, death by consensus, and overstimulation. No one was setting the vision, pulling everyone towards it, and ensuring the session ended with clear objectives and a plan.   In this episode, Aleya Harris offers a unique approach to strategic p...

Relationship-building is a fundamental component of an effective sales strategy. If you aren't intentional about cultivating relationships, your bottom line will reveal the consequences. Buyers want to know what a brand stands for and business owners must demonstrate their ability to foster positive relationships within their market. In this session, Aleya will speak to the direct connection betwe...

Most business leaders don't know how to position their company as a one-of-a-kind problem solver, so they repeat their competitors' slightly modified marketing language. Unfortunately, these well-intentioned copycat techniques mean the clients they crave can't tell them apart from the businesses below or above them on the Google search engine results page. That next big deal will keep scrolling.  ...

What's stopping you from reaching your business's happily ever after?   As an entrepreneur, you are the hero in your business' narrative, even though it may not always feel like it. When your energy is low and you're approaching burnout, it's hard to feel like the triumphant CEO that has it all together.   But, here's a secret: Even the greatest heroes of all time need help!   In this episode, Ale...

As you look across the industry landscape, all you see is how the once extraordinary has become trite. Here's the worst part: try as you might, all your innovative ideas have also been assimilated into the common lexicon, and you find yourself languishing in a sea of sameness. All you want is to stand out, but the more you try, the more you get frustrated because your brilliant efforts are short-l...

You don't really know how to market your business. If you did, you wouldn't be wondering how to stand out from your competition or struggling to articulate who you are in your messaging. The reality is that you may know the technical ins and outs of marketing, but you are missing one critical element: the ability to create the magical "meeting of the mentor" moment. In this brass tacks session, Al...

Running an empire is hard work and, at some point, most entrepreneurs find themselves on the wrong side of "work/life balance." With clients to please, employees to lead, P&L statements to review, content to create, and a seemingly never-ending to-do list, it's easy to start falling into mental and spiritual misalignment with one's business.   But when your head isn't in the game, your business fa...

Aren't you tired of being sick and tired... and tired, and tired? In this episode, we are talking about three steps for you to take to move yourself from the place of stuck to a place of greater peace, abundance, and happiness. If that sounds like what you need, then, my friend, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: Intention is Everything: Setting a clear intention is the first step towards rel...

"Good is better than perfect." How did you feel when you read that sentence? If you had a petty tyrant raise up in your gut screaming, "LIAR!" then this episode is for you. We are joined by wedding photographer turned business coach, Carissa Woo, who shares her personal journey of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from constantly trying to please others. She realized her lack of self-love and made...

You don't need to be everything to everybody to make it as an empire-building entrepreneur. In this podcast episode, we have a special guest, Steph Weber, owner of The Weber Co, and brand marketing strategist. She helps entrepreneurs create authority brands in their industry to build impactful and sustainable businesses. If you're wondering how to attract clients by being you and not by trying to...

Are you tired of making yourself small for the sake of others? Do you struggle to show parts of your identity due to fear of being judged? In this episode, Pam Covarrubias and I will help you rewrite your narrative to create a sense of belonging and change your internal monologue to maintain authenticity.   We will discuss how to balance masculine and feminine energy to enhance your authenticity....

On this episode of The Flourishing Entrepreneur, we're bringing you a conversation with Emmy award-winning journalist Liz Bruner. After starting out in a Pontiac Grand Prix commercial, Liz went on to work in television and media for twenty-eight years. She shares with us her personal journey and how she became an entrepreneur. Liz also talks about the importance of living on purpose and with inten...

This is hands down, one of the most powerful episodes we've ever recorded on the Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast.    Today, we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with, commiserating with, and feeling a heart-centered connection with Don Mamone. Don Mamone talks about radical authenticity and its impact on entrepreneurship, but it goes much deeper than that.    If you're tired of the facade th...

Why do you tell yourself no? Why did you not go after that client? Why did you not go on that trip? Why do you call yourself that title? Today's episode is all about those implanted ideas that are shaping how we see the world, whether we like it or not. This episode is inspired by a recent revelation I had that totally changed how I think about my business. So, if you are trying to figure out how...

Are you ready to discover the truth about yourself? The truth about why you're not raising your prices, the truth about why you're not investing in yourself, the truth about why your money mindset actually is kind of crappy? In this episode, we deep dive into your money mindset and how to eliminate a broke mentality. If you're ready to increase your cash flow by prioritizing peace and profits, thi...

To make the most out of the majority of situations and of life in general, you need to lean in. When you can encapsulate an idea, share it with someone else, get their thoughts on it, have it come back around to you share it with another person. That's when magic happens. On this episode of The Flourishing Entrepreneur, we talk about leaning into what makes you diverse and leveraging the certifica...