Work Hard, Live Soft with Maya Elious

If you are a new entrepreneur in 2024, this episode is perfect for you! I'm going to tell you everything I've learned in the past 15 years of growing my own business. I reveal 10 things "gurus" didn't warn you about entrepreneurship)… and talk about what "CEO life" looks like (and it's not what is shown on social media).   Links Mentioned  Free Build Your Brand Checklist  https://builttoimpact.com...

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the dark side of entrepreneurship that's rarely discussed. I'll be sharing my own journey through the four phases of business and the challenges I faced along the way. From disappointing clients during the trial and error phase to dealing with the pressure of managing a team as a CEO, I'm revealing the raw and honest truth about the struggles of...

Want to know the secret to running a well-oiled, highly efficient team in your multi-six or seven-figure business? In this episode, I'm sitting down with my right-hand woman and Operations Manager, Twyla Adkins, to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we keep things thriving at Built to Impact. We're diving deep into our process for: Conducting team retreats to align on vision and goals Identi...

Are you preparing for an upcoming launch or marketing campaign but feeling a bit nervous or unsure of the process? In this episode, I'm breaking down my entire system for planning and executing successful launches.  Whether you're launching a new offer, product, or service - or even your entire business - this episode will provide a comprehensive framework to plan out your marketing efforts for ma...

What would you do if you had to start your business from scratch, with no skills and no network? 🤔 When a friend asked me this question, it took me back to my humble beginnings as a MySpace designer in 2008. I was clueless but passionate, and that drive fueled my success. Want to know the exact steps I'd take to build a thriving business from zero today?  Tune into this episode, where I reveal: T...

Have you ever felt that you've been doing "all of the right things" and still not seeing results? In this episode of Work Hard, Live Soft, I talk about why you're not growing in your life & business, and how to finally create effective systems so that you can actually see the results you desire. It's time to break up with staying in the same place (or going backwards) year after year and my job is...

In this episode of 'Work Hard, Live Soft', I share my journey from entrepreneur to CEO, discussing the challenges and revelations I encountered while growing my coaching company, Built to Impact, from six figures to multiple seven figures. As a CEO, I initially focused on owning the business rather than running it, thinking like an investor instead of prioritizing the CEO's role and setting the vi...

Today's episode is sponsored by Rebelious by Maya Elious. 😎 We're talking about doing hard things and why working out is absolutely easier when you feel more confident! Do you struggle with discipline when it comes to your health, mindset, business or relationships? In this episode, I get vulnerable and share some of my personal desires and the disciplines I implement to achieve them. I introduce...

In today's episode of Work Hard, Live Soft, I share how I design a fulfilling life as a CEO by setting clear values, scheduling what matters, setting goals, and seeking support. As entrepreneurs, we often face anxiety, depression, and a false dichotomy between financial success and personal happiness, and I want to show you how I design a life and business that thrives in harmony with the two. Cha...

I'm so excited to finally launch this podcast and grateful to my team for the push! During my 21-day fast preparing for Impact Weekend, I got clarity on the name and it felt so aligned. I went back to about a dozen posts over the years where I talked about a soft life and I hashtagged them #WorkHardLiveSoft so I could reference them. I created this podcast because it's truly how I live. I believe...

Welcome to the Work Hard, Live Soft podcast with Maya Elious. Over the past decade, Maya has served tens of thousands of women while building a multi-seven-figure business. Since the beginning, she's been candid about her journey as a CEO, how she uses her money, and her personal and professional goals. She created this podcast to share real, transparent, and down-to-earth insights and strategies...