Episodes
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The Power of Authentic Content Creation
In this episode of the Audacious Mamas show, I discuss the importance of authenticity in content creation. In a digital world filled with templated and over-edited content, being genuine and human is what truly connects with audiences.
I share my personal experience with AI tools and belief that while these tools can be helpful, it's the unpolished, human moments that resonate most with viewers.
This episode encourages content creators and business owners to focus on being themselves rather than adhering to rigid templates, as authenticity can be a 'scroll stopper' in a world of artificial perfection.
You're the brand and the voice, not AI.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Being Normal 00:28 Welcome to Audacious Mamas 00:48 Content Creation Insights 01:42 The Role of AI in Content Creation 02:44 Authenticity Over Perfection 04:44 The Rise of Genuine "Normal" YouTubers 06:32 The Human Connection in a Digital World 08:44 Final Thoughts and Challenge
What are your thoughts on AI vs. just doing you Boo?
Can you share a bit more of the unedited you if it means greater connection, less work, and more consistency?
I double-dog dare ya!!
Let's make this an experiment and see what happens!
I'll report back about what happens with my content if you do the same.
See you in 30 to 60 days!
Thanks for dropping by!
Lots of Love,
Steph
xoxo
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How to Identify Your Niche Podcast Audience for Guest Appearances
In this episode, Steph discusses how to identify and define your ideal audience niche when trying to become a guest on podcasts. She covers:Defining Your Audience (3:20)
Ask yourself what problems/solutions you address for your audience Determine the who - demographics like gender, age, income level, life stage, interests, needsResearching Potential Podcasts (11:00)
Look for shows that have guests Listen to the host's tone and style - do they let guests fully explain offers? Check if it's a good vibe/energy fit for you See if they promote guests on show notes and social mediaFinding The Right Niche Podcasts (17:40)
Focus on smaller, niche podcasts rather than huge popular ones Look for podcasts popular among your current clients/audience Survey your email list about their favorite podcasts Search Facebook groups your audience is in for podcast recommendationsKey Takeaways
Define your ideal audience persona thoroughly Research podcasts carefully - listen for fit with your offer/vibe Ask your existing audience what podcasts they listen to Target niche, smaller podcasts over huge popular ones
Grabe your Free PDF: How to Pitch a Podcast - Tips on getting podcast hosts' attention
** Get it here: audaciousmamas.com/how2pitchpods
Thanks for Tuning in!!
Wishing you the best on your journey to niche podcast guesting!
Love,
Steph
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Podcast Guesting for Mompreneurs: Establish Authority Quickly
Hey there! Welcome to Season 7 of the Audacious Mamas show!
This week I'm sharing all the reasons why I'm so excited about podcasting and specifically podcast GUESTING for busy mamas in business and mamas who are launching their side hustle or next stream of income.
So whether you're thinking about launching your podcast or just looking for an EASY way to create authority in QUICKLY with FAR LESS EFFORT, this is the show for you!
Bear with me as I explore a new show notes format I'm testing. Hope this helps!Conquer Your Fears and Take Action
[00:10:00] Steph tackles common fears and hesitations about becoming a podcast guest. [00:10:20] She encourages proactive steps despite potential rejection, emphasizing abundant podcast guesting opportunities.Craft Compelling Pitches that Book You
[00:10:40] Steph stresses the importance of concise, personalized pitch emails to land podcast interviews. [00:11:00] She shares success stories of guests generating significant revenue through strategic podcast appearances.Maximize Your Podcast Guesting Impact
[00:11:20] Steph highlights the value of niche podcasts and provides resources for finding relevant shows. [00:11:40] She offers a free guide on How to Pitch Podcasts to help beginners get started. (Get the free guide at audaciousmamas.com/how2pitchpods.)Target Your Perfect Audience
[00:12:00] Steph advises against solely targeting large podcasts, emphasizing the value of niche audiences. [00:12:20] She discusses strategies for connecting with specific audience segments through podcast interviews.Build Authority and Grow Your Influence
[00:12:40] Steph explores leveraging podcast appearances to establish authority and expand your audience. [00:13:00] She highlights offerings you can promote as a guest, such as books or courses.Repurpose Content and Boost SEO
[00:13:20] Steph explores repurposing podcast content across multiple platforms. [00:13:40] She discusses the SEO benefits of podcast guesting for accumulating backlinks and online authority.Promote and Engage for Maximum Impact
[00:14:00] Steph encourages ongoing promotion of podcast appearances on social media. [00:14:20] She discusses the collaborative nature of promotion and the benefits of engaging with hosts.Harness the Power of Podcast Opportunities
[00:14:40] Steph advises leveraging appearances to expand reach and authority in specific niches. [00:15:00] She emphasizes podcast guesting's efficiency for building credibility and attracting clients.Take Action and Start Guesting
[00:15:20] Steph reiterates the importance of taking action to leverage podcast opportunities. [00:15:40] She invites listeners to explore resources and start podcast guesting as a growth strategy.Share Your Guesting Experiences
[00:16:00] Steph encourages listeners to share podcast guesting experiences and questions. [00:16:20] She highlights the value of collaborative support in the podcasting space.Free Resource: "How to Pitch a Podcast"
[00:21:00] Steph provides details on accessing a free guide at audaciousmamas.com/how2pitchpods for pitching podcasts successfully. How to Pitch a Podcast
Thanks for listening! I appreciate you and wish you the best with your podcast guest success!
If you want to connect for a 15-20 minute chat about podcast guesting, I'd love to meet you! Set up a time.
Lots of Love!
Steph
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Steph acknowledges the challenges faced over the past year, including juggling parenting responsibilities and work. Emphasizes the need for flexible income solutions for mompreneurs and those with side hustles. Introduces the concept of VIP Days and how they provide a unique solution to common issues like timing and unexpected disruptions.
Keeping it real here. Sharing my process of finding the right business model to sustain my business and keep life moving forward while managing my children's increased mental and physical needs.
Introducting VIP Day Intensives as a solution for all the things you can't possibly do before Black Friday and the Holidays.
And also as a fantastic offering for service providers who need greater flexibility in their schedule. Enjoy!
Introduction:Benefits of VIP Day Intensives:
VIP Days involve collaborating with a specialist to tackle a personalized hit list of tasks that have been put off. Offers examples of tasks like setting up email responders, creating lead magnets, and optimizing content. Highlights how VIP Days can shift the focus from working in the business to working on the business. Mentions the advantage of repurposing content for increased online visibility.How VIP Days Work:
Explains the process of booking a VIP Day, which doesn't have to be one full day. Describes the initial pre-work, collaboration during the VIP Day, and the follow-up. Assures that VIP Days provide a quick and efficient way to clear mental clutter and advance business goals.Call to Action:
Encourages listeners to explore VIP Days at audaciousmamas.com/VIPdays. Invites them to schedule a half-hour chat with Steph to discuss their needs and goals. Mentions additional skills offered by Steph, including content creation, writing, and podcast guest opportunities. Steph is offering the Beta Podcast Guest Success course as a bonus included with booking a VIP Day Intensive.Conclusion:
Wraps up the episode, thanking listeners and inviting them to connect with Steph in the future. Promises to explore topics related to helping busy women save time and build online authority in future episodes. Thanks so much for listening!
Sending lots of Love, productivity, prosperity, and peace your way. P.S. Want to connect? Schedule a brief call and let's see how we can collaborate. I'm looking forward to meeting you! -
Hey there! In this podcast, Steph talks about the three critical things you need to know about ChatGPT as a business person. The potential issues businesses face when using AI, specifically ChatGPT. We all want to be more productive but we definitely want to be mindful of some of the downside of AI tools.She points out that ChatGPT might not give you the most up-to-date information because it has yet to be updated since 2021, which could cause problems in the long run. And a LOT of wasted time.
Also, ChatGPT's generated content might lead to copyright issues because the content may not belong to you. Plus, Google filters can spot content generated by ChatGPT and might end up suppressing it. Ugh. All of these things may result in lost income, lost leads, lost time, and may cost us if we have to defend ourselves against copyright challenges.
So, what's Steph's advice?
She suggests using Content at Scale instead, which creates long-form content in a more human-like voice to avoid these issues altogether.
Another tool that Steph recommends is Descript, which can take spoken language and turn it into transcripts that can be used as a basis for blog posts or articles--anything you want! Using a transcript of human speech and then ChatGPT, you can create content that sounds human (because it is!!) and avoid getting flagged by Google's filters--take that, Google!!
So dive in with AI, it's everywhere and can save you loads of time and brainpower, but research the downside to your output if you're using it for business or selling it as a product.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CONTENT AT SCALE -- REAL long-form writing with the human touch. Get 20% more writing credits using my code
https://contentatscale.ai?fpr=stephani99
DESCRIPT -- to edit your audio and video and easily generate text transcripts and edit video as TEXT--it's a BREEZE!
https://www.descript.com/?lmref=t41IuQ
ChatGPT -- in case you haven't tried it yet--what are you waiting for?
https://chat.openai.com/chat
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AI Problems People Aren't Talking About and Why You Should Care
Steph has been discussing the use of AI for productivity. Here she focuses on being aware of the potential risks associated with using AI that people aren’t talking about but can have a major impact on your brand. Discussing the limitations of Chat GPT and problems we can run into if we’re not aware. One big one is the fact that data was pulled before 2021, so any new research with a present-day focus isn’t accurate.
As a single parent with a bunch of parenting challenges and more time and caregiving needed, Steph wants to leverage her time and be as efficient as possible. She’s excited to use AI.
Chat GPT is great for generating content quickly, but it’s important to be mindful of its limitations. Google has filters to determine if the content was created by bots, which can lead to suppressed rankings in search engine results. Content generated by superior tools such as Content at Scale is more likely to pass these filters and appear higher in rankings. Also, copyright issues related to AI-generated content have not yet been ironed out, making it important to add a human element to generated content. Taking time to massage content and add a unique voice can help to set our content apart from others who don’t have time or don’t realize how important it is.
When using AI to generate content, it is suggested to comment somewhere in the content, such as at the bottom, that it was generated using AI. It is still unclear what the legal implications of using AI-generated content are, but it is recommended that the more one can have a hand in the content, the more it is theirs. One example of AI-generated content tools is the Mid Journey word-to-art tool, which allows one to type in a word and specify the style and look of the image it generates, such as the type of lighting and lenses used.
AI tools can be used to create art and content to sell online with minimal copyright infringement concerns. Julia McCoy, the founder of Content Hacker, is an example of someone who has shifted her thoughts around using AI tools to create content. She’s now Director of Marketing Content at Scale, an AI company that creates natural and human-like content that passes AI checkers. They also explicitly state that what is generated using their tool belongs to the customer. Content at Scale is a paid tool, with a low-end entry point of $150.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 Benefits and Risks of AI Tools for Productivity
0:01:59 Limitations and Risks of Using AI for Content Creation
0:07:40 Legal Considerations for Using AI in Content Creation
0:09:23 AI-Generated Content: How to Leverage AI to Create and Own Your Own Content
0:11:35 AI for Creative Projects: Benefits and Tips
0:13:13 AI Technology in 2023: Tips for Streamlining Your Content Creation Process
Are you using AI yet? If so, what for? I'd love to hear your take on AI.
Check out the last episode and learn more about ways to overcome some of the bot challenges with ChatGPT.
Listen to the first episode in this series on AI tools for greater productivity!
Cheers to your success in all you do!
Thanks for listening!
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Boost Your Productivity and Efficiency Instantly with ChatGPT and DescriptThis episode discusses the downside of using Chat GPT and how it can negatively impact SEO. Provides a solution to improve SEO rankings, as well as a mystery tool which may help with the primary problem of Chat GPT. The conversation then shifts to the struggles of being a single parent and a mom with a sick child and how automation and AI can help to manage a business despite the challenging circumstances. Steph acknowledges the mixed feelings towards AI, emphasizing the importance of finding the right tools to make life easier.
Chat GP and Descript are two tools that can help save time when it comes to creating content. Chat GPT is an AI tool with a natural language foundation that generates robotic text. Both tools can help shave time off of content creation, allowing creators to focus more on relaxing and enjoying their work.
Steph found Julia McCoy's work through a search and was wowed by her content and offerings. Julia is an experienced writer, founder, and SEO expert. She argues that using a chatbot to generate content won't work because it won't pass Google's filters. Steph then introduces Descript, an audio and video editing and transcript creation tool that can be used to create content. It has filters that can save time, such as one that takes out large gaps in audio and video, which is helpful when you're exhausted, out of coffee, or have cognitive issues.
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence tool to help with creating content from transcripts or audio recordings. It can remove filler words, repetitive words, and words that don't make sense—in her test, she asked is to create a series of tweets, quotes from a transcript. It can save a lot of time for those who don't have the capacity to write.
LINKS FOR CONTENT MENTIONED
Content Hacker
Content at Scale
Descript
ChatGPTTIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 "Chat GPT: The Downsides and How to Improve Your SEO"
0:02:10 Exploring AI Tools to Streamline Writing Process and Save Time
0:03:38 Exploring the Benefits of Using Descript for Audio and Video Transcription
0:05:15 "Unlock the Power of Natural Language with Chat GPT"
0:10:08 Exploring AI Content Creation Tools with Julia McCoy of Content Hacker
0:13:56 "Finding Time for Self-Care: How Shortcuts Can Help Moms and Women Balance Life and Accomplish Goals"
0:15:39 "Exploring the Benefits of AI-Powered Content Creation with Julia from Content at Scale"
0:17:21 "Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Content Creation with Descript and Content at Scale"
HIGHLIGHTS
She became the VP of Marketing at Content at Scale, an AI tool that's superior in writing true human-like longform text --the best AI Julia has found. She created a concept called AIO, which is artificial Intelligence Optimization for writers, the AIO process.
My goal is to save you, mamas and women, time. Like, we have all this motivation. We have the gifts, the skills, the knowledge. We want to do these things.
Consider using tools, and leveraging them in a way that will save you time. But don't just rely on the tools. That's why I suggest taking your content in your voice, your interviews, whatever.
And this tool can create fantastic blog posts and things like that with SEO baked in. It's saved her a lot of time. I just saw her video, and it's super impressive.
Whatever the angle you want to pull from the podcast, YouTube Live, whatever it is that you're using as the foundation for Chat GPT, right? Because it's basing it on natural language, it will turn out way better.
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I've missed you! I love podcasting. I love creating content. And I so love being able to help people and earn a living.But, reality check, being a mom will interrupt business. Period. And these past two months have been rough. What we've all been through is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. And the amount of time, energy, and focus has been above and beyond anything I could have predicted.
Stuff happens, and we need to be prepared.So this episode is about what life throws our way and how we as caregivers will likely take a hit when someone gets sick, needs to be hospitalized, or needs a higher level of care from us for some time. We must set up our lives to account for these gaps of complete demand on our time.
Being more strategic with my earnings and creating income streams that aren't dependent on my time allowing for as much flexibility as possible, is now an absolute necessity, as is my daughter's recovery and overall mental wellness as a family.
Related to this, check out the youTube video I created about a simple side gig where you can make $100+/hour with quick zoom calls for for a marketing company that does user studies and pays well. This is something you could do even on the tightest schedule, that's why I'm including it here.
https://youtu.be/vEG8UdlvjqUQUESTIONS for YOU
1) Are you a mama or caregiver who started a side hustle or launched a new business over the last two years to gain more flexibility and control over your life and income?
I'd love to hear and share your story, how it went, and whether it was a success or a flop. I'll shine the spotlight on you, and hopefully, we can all learn from you!
Reach out to me at https://www.theaudaciouslife.com/contact/
2) Are you interested in getting on podcasts as a guest and leveraging their audience? If so, what are your questions or thoughts? Send them my way! If I use your ideas for my new course, I'll shout you out and give you 30% off. :-)
Reach out to me at https://www.theaudaciouslife.com/contact/
3) If you're craving for a community of like-minded mamas and audacious women who are driven to thrive and create more income streams, where do you prefer to show up?
Facebook, circle, somewhere else?
Shoot me an email at https://www.theaudaciouslife.com/contact/
Thanks for tuning in!
Lots of Love! xoxo
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There's no question that these are dark times. I accept that. Heaps of doom and gloom are being served to us, and it's nearly impossible to dodge. Important news and events impact our lives and the lives of fellow humans. But dwelling in the darkness doesn't serve us, and we will all be better off finding ways to reach for and stay in the light. I believe that when we're in dark times, it's a good idea to focus on what's good and possible, find more purpose, and create ways to make life better. Doing so has a positive ripple effect in life, and anyone around us can feel it. It creates hope and gives us the fuel we need to impact change.So I'm inviting you to tune in and do your best to play along with me weekly as we try to stay in the light to spite these dark times and the swirl around us.
Join me in using the Best Year of Your Life kit by Debbie Ford. It's FREE, FUN, and one way to strive for more while we face real challenges. A growth mindset, belief in something, and positive support are the two main things we need to stretch and grow. And I'm happy to be here with you to do this together so we can get through the dark days and deep challenges.
We'll follow prompts each week by Debbie Ford, a beloved personal transformation expert who appeared on Oprah numerous times before passing in 2013.
We can challenge ourselves to grow and make choices that support us in moving in a positive direction.
Grab the FREE Best Year game tracker sheet at https://www.audaciousmamas.com/bestyear
Debbie Ford created a kit, but it all started with her paperback book. Both are listed below if you want to grab them.
The Best Year of Your Life: Dream It, Plan It, Live It - https://amzn.to/3zgkNGq
The Best Year of Your Life Kit (the Cards) - https://amzn.to/3cCZh6V
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Thanks for listening!! Lots of Love!
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Mother's Day - Honoring Moms through loss - celebrating YOU!
Man, it has been a crazy wild last two years, and I was thinking about this episode and how to honor moms and all that moms have been through because I think of all that people have been through, the most significant weight has been put upon mothers and mother figures, caregivers, for sure, over the last two years.
And so some moms are just spent and at their wit's end, and some mothers, through all of this, have learned to figure out more self-care, how to realign themselves, maybe with better jobs or with delegating things around the house so that they can take back their time and not be this wonder woman, super supermom.
And then many of us also have lost parents. I lost my mom 16 years ago. Her mom right after that, so two maternal figures poof!--both were gone. I didn't have my kids until two years later, but that hole was there. Through this pandemic, so many people have lost their parents, their mothers, and loved ones. Or their parents are battling illness now. It's a lot, and it can make this day a big mixed bag of emotions.
I get it. I'm sharing some thoughts about my mother, my grandmother, the sorrow I've felt for my mother never meeting my children, and how I turned that around last year, determined to start a new tradition for Mother's Day. And I have some ideas for turning things around for yourself so life can be sweeter and you can maintain more life in life in spite of inflation, pandemics, and dark news in the world.
As mentioned in this episode
This Thing Called You - by Ernest Holmes (Book)
https://amzn.to/3P83jmI
Wondering how to slow down, tune in to what you want, and surrender like you haven't before?
Check out these related episodes
Feminine Surrender vs. Pushing.
Mini Retreats and Self-Care to Nourish Mamas with Melissa Mueller-Douglas Self Care and Connection to Self to Heal From Trauma Why Calming Our Nervous System is Essential to Thrive
*This may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through a link here. I would never recommend a product I don't use or love myself!
I hope you got through Mother's Day with some bright spots. If you need someone to tell you, you're doing GREAT!!
Want to shoot me a tribute about your mom to share on an upcoming episode?
Send me a note or a recording here
Thanks for listening, sharing, reviewing, and subscribing!
Sending lots of Love and appreciation for you and ALL you do EVERY DAY!!
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Avoid Burnout - learn from these Entrepreneurs and tap into intuitive guidance for your business
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely and stressful journey. It's important to avoid burnout by learning from those who've been on the path just ahead of you. Tap into your intuition and let it guide you to success.
I noticed some of the entrepreneurial women I adore and look up to were sharing some of the same challenges. All followed the same patterns and hit a point of burnout.
While none of these women are mamas yet, they have inspiring success stories and a willingness to be vulnerable and share openly. There's so much to learn from them!
Sadly, this came with a loss of identity, being subsumed into their businesses and following the leaders and coaches with a blueprint to follow—and by being hyper-focused by stats, followers, and views.
They had no time to reflect on what makes them happy and what motivated them to create their businesses. They had the sense that success was solely about building millions and their lives were missing the personal aspects of fulfillment and joy in life that aren't related to income.
They all shared similar ways of recovering. A lot of what they shared that helped had to do with being "true to themselves," listening to their inner voice, intuition, and what their bodies were telling them. Basically being guided by internal cues vs. focusing solely on external forces and voices.
This episode is all about my observations following Sunny Lenarduzzi, Vanessa Lau, and Cathrin Manning. Each has their own story, and if you're not familiar, all have YouTube channels, so I'm linking some key burnout and lessons learned videos they shared.
Check out Sunny Lenarduzzi's story
Check out Vanessa Lau's story
Check out Cathrin Manning's story
If you're interested in slowing down and listening to your intuition, check out this episode about surrendering to your feminine.
Do you have a burnout and recovery story?
I'd love to hear what helped you get through it and what you do now to avoid burnout.
Shoot me a message!
Thanks for listening, subscribing, and leaving a review!! xo
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This last week was school vacation week for lots of us in the US. Many of us moms had kids with us full time at home, vacationing, or maybe you got lucky, and they were at a fun day camp. Whatever the case, everyone's schedule is different, and things shift around. Even the best-laid plans can result in challenges and disappointments.Sometimes, I have these crazy days and weeks where nothing is working, and my mind feels like it's spinning. One of my favorite ways to help myself calm down and relax when this happens, which you might not know about. I'll whip out an Oracle card deck because those always seem to give me the guidance and specific message I need at the moment. Cool!
If you haven't used them or heard of them, Oracle cards are a free-form way to get spiritual guidance or your daily message. I love working with an Oracle Card Deck by Alana Fairchild called Sacred Rebels. It's one of my favorites because it has such beautiful artwork on every card and excellent descriptions, making them easy to understand for anyone at any level.
In this episode, I chose a card with a beautiful message that I think will resonate with busy mamas, and it ties into my next episode about what happens when we push too hard and detach from our intuition.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Alana Fairchild card deck link
https://amzn.to/37IKxkH
Learn more about Alana's gifts and the products she has available
https://www.amazon.com/Alana-Fairchild/e/B00J23YPFC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1650889354&sr=1-1
Here's a fun and inspiring interview with Alana from one of my favorite spiritual intuitives, Lee Harris. Check it out!
https://youtu.be/bfpW2IJqXgo
*This may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through a link here. I would never recommend a product I don't use or love myself!
Thanks so much for listening and tuning in!
If you found this interview helpful and feel moved to share it with a friend, please do. I appreciate your help growing our audience!
And if you want to leave a review on iTunes, that also helps us expand our audience and reach more mamas! Thank you!
GUEST SUGGESTIONS?
Do you have a suggestion for an Audacious Mama you'd like to see on the show? Send me a message and let me know who she is is what you'd like to learn about her.
You can DM me about ideas on Instagram @AudaciousMamas
Or message me from the AudaciousMamas website
Thanks again for listening, subscribing, and being a part of this Audacious community! Lots of Love to you!
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It's International Women's Day 2022, as I post this. I'm thrilled to feature Amy Wong, an incredible Mama who's an executive leadership coach advising leaders, executives, and teams on all things related to growth, transformation, and flow.
Here Amy shares the lightbulb moment after she had her first child and how she's shifted out of the traditional "shoulds" that are the formula for success and learned to tune in and feel her way to what truly lights her up, helps her live on purpose, be happy and truly thrive.
Consider how anxiety, stress, living in survival mode, and being resilient often takes us OUT of our bodies and our natural intuition. We have the best of intentions but it skews and amplifies some of the most negative unhealthy emotions that make us feel stuck.
So many thoughts here about shifting out of that and learning to BE and listening to our natural urge for something more.
And, how that shift can be the biggest gift to regaining our sanity as moms and thriving and finding abundance and joy!
Check out Amy's NEW Book! Coming May 4th.
Living on Purpose
Amy's website: https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com/
Follow Amy on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amyelizawong
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyelizawong/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amyelizawong/
Guides and Resources to thrive and live on purpose.
https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com/resources/
Thanks for tuning in and subscribing. Please share with friends who need to hear this.
Lots of Love to you! xoxo!!
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Kristy Carruthers was successful in her business after her second child was born it wasn't long before she found herself homeless with an infant and 5-year-old. She was determined to turn her life around for herself and her children and she did! She shares her inspiring story of overcoming her circumstances, creating a vision, and making it come to life. With multiple successful businesses under her belt, Kristy launched SheCorporated to empower women to create, launch, and scale the business and life of their dreams. In this episode, she shares the patterns she sees and how SheCorporated is designed to help women overcome the common pitfalls and challenges we face when starting a business.SheCorporated - https://www.shecorporated.com
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Thanks for listening! I appreciate you!
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Hey, all it's new year's Eve. And I just wanted to send a message to say that I hope you have an amazing 2022!!
This year was intense.
The last quarter was off the charts energetically. It was both good and bad. And I know many people are saying that it's a little bit like being on a see-saw and apparently that is not likely to change.
So buckle up and get grounded, take time to go within before you hit the ground running this year.
And I just wanted to say, I appreciate you!
Thank you for hanging in there with this podcast. I have, I had hired somebody to help me out to get me to hit the ground running in the fall when the kids went back to school.
Sharing some of the best books I've read this year to keep you motivated!
MONEY & BUSINESS$100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid
by Alex Hormozi
(Alex offers loads of free courses on his site, so go check them out as well.)
You are a Badass at Making Money
by Jen Sincero
(Been reading this 2Xs a year for years - love it!)
MINDSET & SPIRITUALITY
Hello Fears
by Michelle Poler
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
by Brene Brown
You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career
by: Ashley Stahl
Your Word Is Your Wand
by: Florence Scovel Shinn
Relax More, Try Less: The Easy Path to Abundance
By: Neville Goddard , Tim Grimes
PARENTING
Nurture Shock: New Thinking About Children
by Po Bronson
*This may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through a link here. I would never recommend a product I don't use or love myself!
Lots of Love to you and yours in the year ahead!
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In this interview, I touch on a new research study that found one of the top 3 things people look for when considering a service is, "Do they have a nice website." I know, I wouldn't have thought that was so important!
The second finding was a blog where you share your ideas. In the study, they found it equivalent to being a self-published or a NY Times best-selling author. WOW.
If you happen to be using WordPress and you're considering a membership site, please listen to this. Justine explains why it's essential to think about whether or not it's the right solution for you—it could be costly.
He shares about being an Audacious single Dad of two boys and the flexibility entrepreneurship affords him as their sole caregiver.
He explains how he differentiates his business from other web developers by offering stellar support round the clock. (I can attest to this—his team is fantastic, it's why he's on!)
In this episode
Justin explains why he started supporting 10X Pro.io, the platform that I'm using, instead of sticking solely with WordPress.
He talks about page load speed, Google SEO plug-in issues that come up with security.
Why you MUST test your site on MOBILE. It's THE most important thing for Google ranking and SEO right now.
How his monthly support service works and the benefits for us small business owners.
Some quick tips in general for your site, including a free site audit that will no longer be free in the near future. Sign up if you're interested!Justin's company - TunedWP
Justin's 10xPro Service - Tuned10X
Check out 10xPro - the all-in-one platform I'm using for my new website that will launch this week!
Brand Builders Study
Thanks for tuning in! I appreciate it!
Send comments or questions on the website https:\\audaciousmamas.com or leave a review on iTunes.
*This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through a link here. I would never recommend a product I don't use or love myself!
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So many of us mamas in business are searching for help to get work done and get our time back. The struggle is real. But HOW do we find a Virtual Assistant or someone to do the work quickly? We need someone who can jump in with little training and a reasonable amount of direction and oversight.In this episode, I answer the following.
How can I find a qualified VA quickly, in under a week, and have them jump in and hit the ground running? Where do I look for someone for a short-term project like a launch? How can I find someone who's qualified AND affordable? What can I expect the process to be like? Where else can I look if I don't want a VA, I just need a simple project completed quickly like a slide deck, a workbook, a YouTube or podcast edited?Start looking right away!! Good help is out there and pretty easy to find.
Freeup for Vetted VAs - find the top 1% of qualified VAs for Full or Part-time work. No need to dig through piles of profiles, resumes, and messages.
Check out Freeup and sign up for an account to get started.
Fiverr for short term projects Need a pro for a quick project? Check out the top 3-5 people in a search on Fiverr and send them a brief description with any assets to help explain the work and ask them for a bid. See who replies quickly, has a solid bid fee, seems to listen and communicate well, has great reviews, and you love their portfolio.
Check on Fiverr
I hope this was helpful and you feel inspired to get some help and share this with a biz bud or friend.
Please subscribe and leave a review with questions or topics you think we should cover on the podcast or the youTube channel and I will shout you out when I use it!
Have an awesome day!
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There's a hustle, push push push mentality in the air with all entrepreneurs, and it's troublesome for women and moms who are bearing the heavy load of parenting and domestic chores. That's a FACT. This approach can lead to physical and mental burnout and a feeling of never being good enough or getting enough done. I'm calling B.S. on this idea. I encourage you to STOP and RELAX throughout the day to increase your energy, mental state, creativity, optimism and ultimately create a greater sense of success in your life, business, and relationships.
This episode covers the underlying masculine hustle mentality and how I see it negatively impacting mompreneurs and working moms.
- Given what's happening in our world, issues from past traumas are surfacing, and it's affecting all of us but especially women who are not in the habit of slowing down to identify what's going on internally and figure out how they can recover from setbacks that are emotional, mental, or physical.
- I discuss giving yourself the time to feel, heal, and deal with what's coming up. Journaling, meditation, taking time out to relax intentionally to calm your nervous system. Walks, yoga, meditation, puzzles, time in nature, baths, swimming, breathing, stretching, napping, massage, whatever works, to soothe and help you feel safe and at ease, aiming for a relaxation response.
- I share therapeutic approaches that can help where specific Traumas from your childhood or past are coming up as abandonment, abuse, loss of a loved one or miscarriage, car accidents, moves, divorce, job loss, radical changes in life, etc. Some of these therapies are listed below.
- Being open to the idea that you can hop off the hamster wheel and attend to yourself to create more success vs. pushing to do more. Google this concept to find loads of examples of entrepreneurs who figured this out after burning out and turned their businesses into multi-million dollar success stories.
Somatic Therapy - what it is https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-somatic-therapy-5190064
What is EMDR? Who might benefit and how to find a Therapist
https://www.emdria.org/Michael Sealy for Hypnosis - Sleep, Relaxation, Anxiety, Changing Patterns https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelSealey/videos
Joshua Tongol on YouTube - Neville Goddard, Florence Scovel Shinn, etc. https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshuaTongol/playlists
The Reality Revolution Podcast Brian Scott on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgXHr5S3oF0qetPfqxJfSw/videos
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My special guest is Robbin McManne is a Certified Parent Coach, author, podcaster, speaker, and consultant for the international personal development app, LiveMORE. She also sits on the Expert Panel and contributes to Newsweek Magazine.
We cover everything from parenting special needs of ADHD, OCD, SPD to technology, signs of addiction, how to get your kids outside, learning to listen and connect vs. lecture—and leading with understanding in the face of difficult times.
I'm thrilled to share this critical episode and happy to share Robbin's resource for parents, her parent-toolbox. A treasure trove of FREE resources to get us through!
You can find more about Robbin and connect with her on social or through her website.
Parenting for Connection
www.parentingforconnection.com
Robbin on Facebook
www.facebook.com/parenting4connection
Robbin on Instagram
www.instagram.com/robbinmcmanne_parentcoach
Robbin on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbin-mcmanne-33a26439/
Robbin's Parenting Our Future podcast
https://www.parentingforconnection.com/podcast-1
Robbin's Parent Toolbox site, updated weekly with free resources.
www.parent-toolbox.com
Her book, The Yelling cure
https://yellingcurebook.com
Thanks for listening!
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We've been through colossal change collectively this last year. So when I saw the research by EvolveMKD, I knew I needed to share it on the podcast. They found a strong link between communication and mental health in women, and some of it flies in the face of the idea that we are better communicators.
In this episode, I share some of the key findings, the different styles of communication women have and how each type of person is impacted differently in terms of mental health. This aspect of the study is helpful for connecting with your clients via social media, language on sales pages and offers, how we choose to connect in-person, and the potential big wins around live events and retreats.
Key points from the study:
Of the Americans who reported a change in their mental health, more said it worsened during COVID-19 than in the last 10 years:
Women are more impacted by those around them than men - 69% let other people's emotions affect their own
75% of women said their mental health was negatively affected by COVID-19 compared to 50% of men
90% of women said COVID-19 impacted the way they communicate with others. And 1 in 4 said their relationships deteriorated.
Social media had a more significant negative impact on women than on men--30% vs. 18% of men.
EvolveMKD worked with Dr. La Keita Carter to develop tools for women to check in on their mental health before communicating ('Mental Health Checklist').
Grab the Research Study on Communication by Evolve MKD which includes the Mental Health Checklist
https://www.evolvemkd.com/research/
What do you think? Let me know!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Does this resonate? Did this study inspire you to reevaluate how you connect and communicate with your audience and clientele? If so, how?
Shoot me a message via the Audacious Mamas website contact form or the speak pipe recorded message via the blue microphone on the bottom right of each page. I'd love to use your comments and feature you on the show!
Along with your comment leave, your name, your business name, best web or social address to find you (if you want to start a conversation).
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