The Gutsy Podcast | Mindset, Personal Development & Entrepreneurship for Women

At what point in our journey did we stop playing? When did we lose that childlike spark in us? We forget that play is a natural part of who we are as humans. And because we often go against ourselves, resistance comes up.  Resistance to change, resistance to finances, resistance to friendships, to relationships, to love, to growth, to help… Resistance shows up in any and every type of way you can...

Have you ever had a spontaneous dance party in your living room or got down with your bad self when your favorite song came on the radio?  Have you noticed how different you feel afterwards? Your body is like a highway for energy, and that energy wants to move! Today, we’re talking with Shannon McAlister about the power of Somatic Dancing and Healing. She learned to calm her nervous system and sto...

You can slow things down and get more grounded. However, you always find yourself all over the place and trying to do ALL THE THINGS. All to feel like you haven’t accomplished anything by the end of the day. If you do not create a centered mindset for how you operate yourself and your business, you will burnout, and that’s why we need to undo the need to hustle. You can do so by: Choosing one way...

You are an energetic being having a human experience. Every day, thoughts and circumstances can penetrate and enhance your energy or cause you to get out of personal alignment. Today’s conversation is all about the power of tapping. And I’m grateful to have the most beautiful soul as my guest, Lauren Frontiera – whose work is rooted in ancient wisdom, modalities, and tools to help you heal, grow,...

Along your entrepreneurial journey, as you work towards your marketing, you may end up inheriting a bunch of tools/apps. They were first downloaded with the goal of helping you stay ahead of the game.  But with time your priorities change and so does your focus on some tools/apps. And the question is… How do you undo them?  Here’s how: Go through your tools/apps  Let go of unused ones Analyze whic...

As a small business owner, content creation and strategy is always on the brain. I know how much time and effort it can take to plan, write, schedule, and post – and then add in multiple platforms – it can be a lot! Today, we’re talking to social media expert Elena Nakoumovski about how to create a content strategy that sells for you and converts watchers into clients.  In this episode, you’ll lea...

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all for marketing. And as a business owner, you might have a lot of  “shoulds” swimming in your brain. “I should be on every marketing platform.” “I should talk like this.” “I should post 5 times a day.” “I should have a funnel.” “I should have a website.” “I should have an email list.” These are just a few of the “shoulds” in marketing. But honestly, just because you c...

Marketing. You hear it. You know you need it to grow. But how? What should you be focusing on and what’s the right way to market your business? Today, we’re talking to Michelle Vroom about how to market your business not only for today but for repeatable success – without eating away at your schedule or energy. In this episode, you’ll learn: What marketing really is Common pushbacks about marketin...

The feeling of overwhelm and indecision – if you’re a business owner you’re probably way too familiar with those two and the disassociation that comes with it. It is real.  And acknowledging that you need a break to get yourself realigned is important. So you can steer your business as planned.  But how do we make this happen?  Acknowledge where pressure is coming from Release the time pressure Ta...

If you're a one-woman show and are feeling overwhelmed, today's episode has your name written all over it, my friend.  You love your business and the flexibility that has given you, but you're overwhelmed. It's okay, you're not alone.  Each day comes with a new fire to put out, or you spend your days answering emails, shifting around information only to feel like you haven...

Maybe it has been a few months (or years) since you evaluated your business and whether it is in alignment with who you are. One aspect which is not often talked about is that you are allowed to change your mind, and change the flow of your business. So today, we are undoing the thought that you have to stay the same . Let’s start with: Sit with yourself without distractions and ask yourself if yo...

Are you thinking about scaling your business? For some, it’s the right method to achieving business goals. But for others, perhaps you, it feels overwhelming, daunting, and maybe even out of alignment with who you are and what you want for your life and business. Today, we’re talking with Diane Tarshis from Startup Distillery about why the decision to NOT scale may help you be happier and more pro...

Email marketing may sound big and audacious, but honestly, it can be simple.  Your email list is probably the most valuable aspect of your business – these are people who decided they wanted to hear more from you. So, how do we get more people to raise their hands and join our email lists?  Here’s how: Be clear on your goal  Offer a quick win to your email list  Choose an email marketing tool that...

You’ve heard a million times that growing an email list is important. You’ve probably toggled back and forth between creating an email campaign and not looking at it for months.  Besides, how the hell do you get people to sign up for them in the first place? Today, we’re talking with Business Coach Kendra Swalls about building relationships with email marketing and getting people to raise their ha...

The Comparison Game. You know what I’m talking about. You get on social media and every business is killing it, and you feel like you are being left behind. You end up validating someone else's success before validating yourself. Then, you go on a downward spiral because you feel like you are not good enough. This is comparison, and it is dimming your light.  So today, we will undo the compar...

I’m going to guess that you started a business for three reasons… 1. To have more flexibility and freedom in your life.  2. To do something you love every day. 3. To have more control over your finances. I’m also guessing you’re tuning in because you’re ready to take that third one to another level. Today, we’re talking about not only creating profit but maintaining a profitable business, and I ha...

“Where you are today – knowing the numbers for your business – is okay because you are capable of more.” Maybe you rarely track your expenses and income. Maybe you ain’t aware of how much money your business makes or what services are performing well or not so well.  Well, today is the day. Let’s learn how to undo hiding from your money . This kind of mindset needs to be undone because assessing y...

The startup phase is exciting, full of energy and planning. You're taking a really big leap and have probably mapped out all of your goals, your plan, and your strategy.  After a while, that newness starts to wear off but you're still growing and expanding. Have you put that same new energy into your growth plan? Are you paying yourself? Or are your numbers kind of all over the place?  F...

The things that drain you, the things that you procrastinate, the things you have to do in your business however you continuously put them off.  These are the things you need to undo because they are not the best use of your time – and will not help in expanding your business.  So are you willing to let go of them and focus on the “get-to’s” in order to create capacity for something more alive and...

If there's one word that I'd like to light on fire and roll down a hill it would be HUSTLE.  If you're in your 30s or 40s, chances are you grew up in the "hustle hard or fail” era and that became your association with success. If you're not burning yourself out, you're failing, right?  WRONG. I'm relieved to see the business industry as a whole Undoing this menta...

Do you also feel like there are a thousand of things to write about however when you sit down to start creating content, all you hear is crickets ? Not to mention the overwhelm from staying on top of all the social media platforms.  You are not alone and you don’t have to to stay stuck.  You get to undo your content strategy by getting an understanding of why you are having a content block.  Here...

There certainly isn’t a shortage of social media accounts to choose from. Each have their own purpose and personality, and deciding which platforms to be on is a big decision.  If you’ve considered running a Facebook Group, or perhaps you already do, today’s topic is about growing an engaged and profitable Facebook group – one that creates raving fans without wasting time on strategies that don’t...

Your offer is a big part of your business. It is how you impart value to people and generate funds for your business. It is what you are known for.  But getting to create your offer can be a windy road.  So here’s how to undo your offer: Create a distinct offer Focus on one offer Let go of offers that no longer align with you Getting clear on what your offer is will help align you with the right c...

You’re ready to scale your business but have some reservations. If you increase your price, will people actually pay it? If you increase your financial goal, does that mean you’ll have to work even harder? Or are you going to have to take on a shit ton of clients to meet that goal? These, along with many other reservations, are what hold a lot of entrepreneurs back from truly achieving their finan...

Is your bio a true reflection of how you want to show up?  With so many tips on how your bio is supposed to be, it can be so easy to lose yourself – and before you know it, goodbye authenticity.  Your bio doesn’t have to be perfect. It has to be a reflection of who you are and how you serve. Here’s how you can undo your stuffy ass bio: Recognize how you want to show up Release the industry standar...