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078 I've loved working on this podcast for 78 episodes and close to two years. I am so grateful for all of my guests and my listeners. I sincerely hope that you've found the podcast a supportive part of staying healthy, happy, and sane while running your business.
UPDATE: When I recorded this episode, in early 2021, I wasn't sure what I wanted. I LOVED podcasting. I knew I needed a break, but wasn't sure if it was forever.
This project feels complete now. I'm so grateful for everyone who listened, supported, left a review, was a guest or had anything to do with this podcast.Thank you!
Wishing you a healthy, happy, and mostly sane life!
-Ellen
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077 Solopreneurs work hard. Very hard. And it can be easy to get burntout because we love what we do so much. We push ourselves. And it can lead to exhaustion, overwhelm, and even starting to resent the business you worked so hard to grow.
Today's guest, Christmas Hutchinson, has some amazing advice about how to recognize burnout and, through her own story, helps us to take steps to prevent it. Christmas is a high-energy management consultant, executive coach, and author of The Resilient Mind – a field guide to a healthier way of life. She is passionate about helping high achievers overcome imposter syndrome to confidently achieve a fulfilling career as a means to find balance in all areas of their lives.
In this episode you will learn:
What burnout is (and what it means for you)How to listen when the universe is telling you that something needs to change Ways to prevent burnout as an entrepreneurDetailed show notes <<HERE>>
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076 The life balance wheel is an awesome tool that allows me to check in on how balanced I am in my work-life, but also in ALL aspects of my life. I come back to it 2-3 times each year just to check in on how I'm doing - am I still working towards what I want for my life?? Because episode #6 was soooooo juicy, I rebooted it this week just for you....
Why figuring out what’s going on with you right now is worth your timeAbout a tool called the Life Balance WheelHow it can help you get a snapshot of your life right nowHow to prioritize your health and wellness goals based on where you are nowIdeas about how to be realistic about balancing career and everything else
There are lots of tools and exercises to help you evaluate where you are right now in your life - health, career, etc... so that you can find more balance with your life as an entrepreneur. Using these tools you can get a meta view of your life - notice successes, see areas you want to focus on, and get starting point to compare to later as you grow and change. As entrepreneurs, it can be so easy to just focus on your career. But I know you value your family, your friends, and having fun too! How do you juggle all of these things in a way that makes sense to you and focuses on what you want and value and need?
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075 The more we can connect with and support our audience and clients, the easier our jobs as solopreneurs and business owners become. We can be more clear, more focused, and more effective. We can increase our impact with less work.
In this episode you will learn:
The power of "the third choice"How empathy is key to brand storytelling - and why you care about it.How to use an "empathy filter" as your new secret weapon for creating content and connecting with your audience.Sarah Panus has nearly 20 years’ experience helping billion-dollar brands drive leading ROI through brand storytelling. Sarah is a Minnesota mama, content strategist, podcast host of Marketing With Empathy, and owner of Kindred Speak LLC. She’s on a mission to humanize brands; help content marketers reduce overwhelm/confusion; and raise money to fund child trafficking rescue missions.
More info <<HERE>>
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073 You know that I love to try to make your life as a solopreneur easier. One of the most important decisions I made for my business was to invest in a quality stock photo site that provided photos that specialized in my niche. Wellness Stock Shop has been a literal lifesaver and I wanted to bring the owner, Briena Sash onto the podcast to share her insights with you about what a gift hiring done for you services can be as small business owner.
Briena Sash is an award-winning photographer and the creator of Wellness Stock Shop - the world's most soulful source for wellness imagery.
As a female small business owner, she understands the challenges entrepreneurs face, and created a stock photo store to help remove one of those barriers: Creating a consistent visual brand that will support your business.
I asked her to come on the podcast to discuss the why professional visuals are essential for a business
In this episode you will learn:
Why professional and brand consistent photos are essential for your business, especially if you are online.Why hiring services, like a stock photo provider, will help you manage stress and give you more time.Why you don’t have to be (or want to be) the expert at everything.
More info <<HERE>>
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071 Creating and launching courses can be sooooo stressful. There are so many moving parts and "rules" - things you "should" be doing. Today's guest, Brandy Dudas, is here to rescue us! She's got a way of thinking about courses that not only totally makes sense, but makes the process much less stressful - yes, while still being successful!!
Brandy's favorite tips for creating (+ launching) a course without stressingWays to make the course creation process (and the launch) adapt to your life and work for you - what's the easiest way for you to do this?Why knowing yourself, your students and the transformation you offer is essential
In this episode you will learn:More info <<HERE>>
Connect with Brandy!Freebie <<HERE>> Instagram - Facebook
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069 Entrepreneurs can sometimes be not so great at asking for help. If we can do it, we think we should. For instance, I do my own website and social media even though I probably shouldn’t be doing either! Ha! Today’s guest Emily Perron, helps businesses do just that - outsource the work that will help them thrive!
In today’s episode you will learn:
What stops business owners from hiring freelancers or outsourcingHow to think outside the box with hiring - it’s not all VA’s, you can be more strategicWhat ONE thing she wishes solopreneurs knew about outsourcingWhat steps you can take today to start working on expanding your team TODAYMore info <<HERE>>
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067 Creativity and inspiration are essential for entrepreneurs and their businesses to grow and thrive. But, how do we fit those things in during our crazy days of actually running a business?!!
One of my favorite experts (and one of my teachers) Larissa Carlson shares some simple breathing techniques and ideas about how to create space for creativity in your daily life. I'm so excited for you to get to learn from her.
In today’s episode you will learn:
How to keep your flow of energy balanced - and why that’s essential for entrepreneursThe connection between inspiration and creativity - and mindfulness and breath workA guided belly breath - so you can experience it for yourselfConnect with Larissa:
Website and Instagram
Want to learn more about breath work? Here is Larissa's 2-1/2 hour "Pranayama for Restoring Vitality" audio course for $22 <<HERE>> -
065 I rebooted episode #18 because spring has sprung and it's time to get to work!! Spring cleaning is an amazing tool - to let go of what no longer serves you - AND to create space for what you want to cultivate. Learn how you can take this concept and apply it to your entire life, not just to your closet.
How spring cleaning your life, not just your closet, can help you feel less overwhelmed and more in controlFour new ways to think about spring cleaning and how to do them right nowHow to let spring cleaning be an opportunity for something else to grow and take it’s place
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064 The magic of brand messaging - how clarifying your message basically makes your life easier - clarity helps busy entrepreneurs to have less stress, less overwhelm - sign me up please!
Kelly Sinclair is your brand and marketing fairy godmother. She equips passionate entrepreneurs with the magic wand they need to get clear on their message and who they serve so they can attract their dream clients and grow their businesses.In this episode you will learn:
Why brand messaging is an essential part of your businessHow clarifying your brand messaging gives you the space to grow and evolve over time - meaning it does NOT lock you inWhat ONE thing you could do TODAY to improve your brand messagingHow clarity can give you power and control back in your business, and decrease overwhelm, stress, and burn out.More info <<HERE>>
Connect with Kelly
FREE Brand Workshop <<HERE>>
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063 Simplifying when you eat is one of the easiest (and most underused) ways to manage stress. I wanted to reboot an old episode (#22) in case you had missed it because it's so freakin important.
Basically - when you are fed consistently, you are a less stressed and nicer human being - you make better decisions, you yell at your kids less, you are more productive- all because you aren't hungry.
I’ve got some ideas to help you reconsider how you approach meal timing. And of course this episode will include action you can take today. That’s right, you can get started changing your life right now.In this episode you will learn:
Why eating at the same time everyday is awesome and worth your timeHow we do it in our houseHow to experiment with eating meals at the same time everyday to see if it will help you with your healthy eatingMore info <<HERE>>
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062 Whether you have ADHD or not, this episode will help you create a strategy to take back your day by listening to your brain and giving it what it wants and needs. As entrepreneurs we are lucky enough to be able to design our days - consider the advantages of knowing how best to do that!
Today’s special guest is AnnMarie Espina. AnnMarie is an ADHD Coach and Life Enthusiast with a Bachelors in Health Promotion. She is on a mission to create a global movement where those with ADHD can use it to the best of their ability and believes that ADHD can be a superpower.In today’s episode you will learn…
Why it’s so important to start with what AnnMarie calls “the inside work.”What ADHD isHow to go with the flow and what works for you - and why this is an essential skill for entrepreneursMore info <<HERE>>
Connect with AnnMarie:
Check out her Course <<HERE>>
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061 When was the last time you asked someone to come out and play? When was the last time you played as an adult?
Learning how to play as an adult can have a HUGE impact on your business (and sanity) - because it turns out it has all sorts of benefits - in addition to being fun.
The science based benefits of play include....drumroll please...improved productivity, better problem solving, more creativity, better able to work with others (ha!) - it also helps out with stress and anxiety.
Of course, I found an expert in play!!
Kara Latta is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior. She is also the Creator of ThoughtPLAY, a unique coaching model that uses the power of play and subconscious reprogramming to help humans thrive.
In today’s episode you will learn:
What “play” isThe benefits of playHow play can help you in your businessMore info <<HERE>>
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060 Stress can feel like this insurmountable thing that is beyond your control - BUT IT'S NOT! I've helped hundreds of clients and students learn how to manage their stress and I'm sharing three simple 'go-to' steps that you can take TODAY to start to take back control over your stress.
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059 Sleepless nights. Anxiety. Stress. As a solopreneur or business owner it's ALL ON US. We are our business. And there is a direct correlation between feeling legally safe and secure in your business AND your health, happiness and sanity. Legal expert and business mentor Elena Favaro Viana shares her passion for helping entrepreneurs like you get your legal stuff handled so that your business can thrive (and so that you can get a good night's sleep).
In this episode you will learn:
Why the “legal stuff” is essential to the foundation of your businessWhy your contracts (service or client agreements) are invaluable to building your dream client relationshipsHow the “legal stuff” can transform fear, anxiety, and stress, boosting confidence and successMore info <<HERE>>
Connect with Elena:
Her amazing done-for-you contracts <<HERE>>
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058 The grind of entrepreneurship is over-rated and NOT necessary. Yup, you heard me! It doesn't have to be so hard.
Learn how to keep it simple in your business with Kim Carson-Richards. Kim and her biz partner Kat run the Profitable Impact Academy - where they help entrepreneurs make a big impact by keeping things simple - which is, of course, an over simplification in the expertise she’s bringing to the podcast today. She has started 3 successful businesses, become a best-selling author and spoken on over 200 stages - finding a way to combine doing what she loves and still having time for her family.
In this episode you will learn:
How to ditch the hustle and grind for hustle and flowWhy the grind is NOT a necessary part of entrepreneurshipHow chasing what you love makes everything easierONE thing you can do right now to keep it simple and grow your impactWhy being clear on your values can help keep you healthy, happy, and sane while running your business.More info <<HERE>>
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056 I've hit the pandemic wall! I'm basically camped out here. I'm exhausted. I'm overwhelmed. I'm just ugh. And, it turns out, I'm burntout.
What is burnout? And how might it be affecting you? In this episode I share the three components of burnout and give you two action steps to start to fight back!
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055 Morning routines are so popular right now. How do you create one that actually works for you?
How a morning routine can help to manage stress4 steps to build your best morning routineMy current top 3 healthy ways to start your day
In this episode you will learn:More info <<HERE>>
Thank you for listening!
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054 What? How can Pinterest manage stress? Well, as a busy entrepreneur, Pinterest is an "underestimated gem" for building your brand and audience. Today's guest, Anna Huff, is a Pinterest specialist and she's got LOTS to share!!
Why Pinterest is such a valuable tool for solopreneursHow Pinterest can help you manage time, energy, and stressHow Pinterest allows you to stay present with your family and your life
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053 It's all up to you. You own your business. You run your business. Solopreneur. CEO. Entrepreneur. Whatever you want to call it, it's ALL YOU!! Until you finally get to hire help, LOL. And for many of us social media is a HUGE part of your business - it takes up a bunch of your time and energy - and it can be exhausting and stressful. Today's guest, Stacey Watts has tips for how to strategically handle your social media so that you don't lose your mind.
Stacey helps online businesses master content creation- coaching clients to plan, publish, connect & grow on social media. She loves helping business owners share their unique personalities and their best stories on social media in a clear, fun and purposeful way. PURPOSEFUL is probably the word I would use to describe how Stacey thinks about social media - she is incredibly intentional with her approach. Which helps her clients to be able to be strategic - not only helping their businesses, but also helping them to avoid burnout and overwhelm.
In this episode you will learn:
How to set boundaries with social media and your phoneHow to find tools that work for you and your business4 tips to decrease burnout on social mediaMore info <<HERE>>
Connect with Stacey:
Instagram and Website
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