Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

In Episode 613 of the "Work From Your Happy Place" podcast, our host Belinda Ellsworth welcomes guest Tamara Schroer, the Vice President of Education and Development at Working Solutions. Tamara shares her expertise in the growth of online education and her role in providing on-demand outsourcing solutions for work-at-home agents. Belinda and Tamara discuss the importance of educators in deliverin...

In this episode, host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Ashley Silfies, co-owner, designer, and CEO of Pink Picasso Kits. Ashley shares her journey in starting Pink Picasso Kits, which are paint by number kits featuring famous artists. Ashley reveals that her business had a significant breakthrough when they appeared on Shark Tank. After applying for funding multiple times, they finally received a call...

In this episode of "Work From Your Happy Place," host Belinda Ellsworth shares valuable insights on setting attainable goals in business. Belinda emphasizes the importance of having a plan of action and provides examples of companies she has worked with to illustrate the power of goal-setting. One common mistake highlighted is not setting additional goals after achieving a major milestone. This ca...

In this episode of "Work From Your Happy Place," podcast the host, Belinda Ellsworth, introduces Donovan Eilert, the resident educator at Smith Teamaker, a boutique tea company. Donovan shares his knowledge and passion for tea, highlighting the challenges and process of maintaining their brand identity. Donovan discusses some popular blends at Smith Teamaker, such as Lord Bergamont, a refined vers...

In this episode of the "Work From Your Happy Place" podcast, Belinda Ellsworth interviews Susie Singer Carter. Susie shares her personal story of caring for her mother, who had Alzheimer's for 16 years. She believes that rather than fighting the disease, one must learn to navigate and find joy in the journey. Susie emphasizes the importance of focusing on what a loved one with Alzheimer's can stil...

In this episode of "Work From Your Happy Place," host Belinda Ellsworth delves into the mindset around making and managing money. Belinda has been self-employed since her twenties, bringing her wealth of experience and insights to the topic. Belinda starts by debunking the common belief that more money leads to more problems. Instead, she asserts that carrying negative thoughts about money can lim...

In this episode of the "Work From Your Happy Place" podcast, host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Elissa Sangster, the CEO of Forte, an organization dedicated to empowering women in business. In this inspiring episode, Elissa shares her insights on taking ownership of your career, advocating for your professional development, and embracing change to achieve success. Elissa stresses the importance of...

In this episode of the "Work From Your Happy Place" podcast, host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Howie Zales, an Emmy Award-winning former camera operator turned entrepreneur. Howie shares his journey from working in local sports coverage to building a successful career in TV production and live streaming events. He emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity, as even a small...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth explores the link between money and happiness. Debunking the saying "money can't buy you happiness," Belinda argues that money can indeed bring joy and relieve stress. She shares personal stories and experiences of struggling with income and the significant impact it had on their well-being and ability to help others. Belinda al...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, our guest, Darryl Bumpass Sr., shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding success. Darryl talks about waking up one day with paralysis on the left side of his face and how he attributes it to not having a plan. He offers valuable tips like trusting the process and breaking down big goals into smaller tasks. Darryl also emphasizes...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, our host Belinda Ellsworth introduces her guest, John McDaniel, a multi-talented theater producer, composer, conductor, and pianist. John shares insights and experiences from his prolific career in the entertainment industry. He discusses the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone to achieve personal and professional growth, highlighting a s...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth delves into the topic of money myths and sayings that can impact our ability to earn and enjoy income. She begins by debunking the popular saying 'money is the root of all evil,' explaining that it is actually the love of money that is the root of evil. Belinda emphasizes that money itself is not inherently evil and cites script...

In this episode, Belinda interviews Terry and Windy Mack, the proud owners of Bella Lavande's lavender farm located in Stockbridge, Michigan. This marks the first time the show is being filmed on location! The lavender is currently ready to be harvested, and Terry and Windy share their journey of growing lavender on their 40-acre farm. They talk about attending an online course on lavender farming...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, Belinda Ellsworth interviews Jon Pierre Francia, who shares valuable insights during this episode. He is a visionary with a strong ability to see the roadmap of a product and determine its message. Jon Pierre is passionate about his work and does not believe in the word "no." He is tenacious, taking risks and exhausting all avenues to make his ideas w...

Welcome to episode 599 of Work From Your Happy Place where we're exploring the relationship between money and happiness. In this episode, Belinda Ellsworth kicks off a series of talks on money by debunking common money myths that hold people back from making money. Belinda breaks down sayings like "money doesn't grow on trees," "money is the root of all evil," and "money can't buy happiness," and...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, listeners will hear from Chris Joyce, founder of 24 companies, about his latest venture, Gusher. Gusher is a platform that helps people build their startup drafts by creating the first pitch draft, roles to build the team, and teaching them how to do everything. The podcast also covers the crucial recruiting process for building a successful company a...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, we have Nate Begle, a seasoned voice over professional, to the show. Nate emphasizes the importance of research and doing thorough background checks when pursuing a career in voice over. He suggests finding a passion and focusing on a specific genre within voice over, as well as taking acting and improv classes to develop skills and understanding of t...

In this episode, Belinda shares her inspiring story of starting her business in the fall of 1995. She recounts her decision to hold seminars within a 4 to 5-hour driving distance, selling tickets and renting hotel rooms. With very few attendees at the start, Belinda's reputation grew, leading to bigger speaking gigs for companies. Belinda also talks about a particular event in Toronto that only ha...

In this episode Belinda interviews Renee Patrone Rhinehart, an event planner and entrepreneur. Renee shares her struggles with showcasing her work as an event planner, and how she overcame the challenge through social media promotion and networking. She emphasizes the importance of talking about your clients and goals to find opportunities. Renee also shares her experience of rebuilding her team d...

n this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth and guest speaker Angela Jia Kim discuss the importance of patience and reflection when growing your business. They also delve into Angela's journey of building Savor Beauty into a successful multimillion dollar skincare brand and how her background as a pianist helped her develop transferable skills for entrepreneurship. Listene...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, Belinda Ellsworth discusses her decision to monetize her podcast. She shares how COVID-19 disrupted her business and forced her to pursue a subscription box idea she had been putting off. Despite facing ageism and not feeling relatable enough, she pushed past her fear and developed the subscription box. Belinda hopes it will be successful and admits t...

In this episode, Dre shares his insights and experiences on building a successful business and achieving goals. Dre outlines the three key components of success; mindset, strategies, and systems. He explains that mindset is the foundation for all success and failure, and that it is critical to have a strong mindset before focusing on strategy. Next, he emphasizes the importance of developing syste...

In this episode, Josh Hadley, founder of ecom Breakthrough Podcast and an 8-figure ecommerce business, shares his backstory on being an entrepreneur. He discusses how he started creating a team and scaled his business, and gives advice for growing from 7 to 8 figures. Other topics discussed include diversifying income streams, using Amazon to achieve success, and focusing on business levers that d...

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth shares her experience visiting a lavender farm and discusses the importance of not letting personal preferences get in the way of doing the right thing. Belinda also emphasizes the importance of seeking medical care when necessary and shares her personal experience with the negative effects of stress and depression. Tune in to l...

This episode explores the importance of personal branding in building relationships, not just through in-person interactions but also through Zoom and other virtual platforms. Anish dives into the process of building a unique brand, focusing on outcomes, and utilizing high-level thinking to achieve success in business partnerships. The conversation highlights the significance of asking the right q...