Courage & Clarity show

Courage & Clarity

Summary: These spirited conversations give us a peek behind the curtain and share what it really takes to earn an independent living doing something you love. Add one part grounding inspiration to one part tangible tactics and you've got this podcast: a unique way to catch insights that really work from successful female entrepreneurs. These real, honest stories will help you find the courage and clarity to go after what you love!

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 Ep 012 // 5 Ways to Stand Out & Build a Die-Hard Loyal Tribe with Natalie Franke (CLARITY) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 41:03

Ever find yourself shouting into the empty vacuum of social media, wondering why that stubborn follower number isn't increasing?  <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/58a115bb59cc6819caa09796/1486951877984/" data-image-dimensions="717x711" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="58a115bb59cc6819caa09796" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/58a115bb59cc6819caa09796/1486951877984/?format=1000w" /> Do you look at people you admire, perhaps with similar business models, and wish you could stop feeling so much resistance? Ever wonder if maybe you could make each other stronger?In order to connect with others and build an online tribe, we need to be willing to get vulnerable.This is a scary premise for many of us... but lately I've been wondering, why is that? Why is it so hard to BE REAL online?Are we afraid people won't like us? Worried potential clients will see the cracks in the veneer and decide to partner with someone who has their sh*t together instead?For whatever reason, it's way easier to hide behind a beautiful, perfectly curated, magazine-style Instagram feed without ever really putting ourselves out there. But consider this: if you think about any person that you feel deeply connected to online, it’s likely that you know as much about them as you know about your close friends.You know what they’re working on, what they're struggling with, and what they're eating for dinner. You may even know the names of their pets and what they would order off of a cocktail menu.In order to build true community, you have to treat your online platforms like you would a conversation with a friend.Be open, honest, and empathetic to your audience. Work to understand what they are going through and share your perspective with compassion.And as Natalie says: Fight the urge to be a cooler, smarter, better looking version of yourself. Just keep it real. Natalie & I get into this and so much more in this episode. She's sharing 5 big tips to help us truly stand out because, let's face it, there are enough Pinterest-style Instagram accounts out there, right? Here's what you'll get out of this episode:  How to put the "social" back in "social media"  How to start making connections even if you have zero community right now  How to leverage a handful of people to boost your content  How to use hashtags to find people you'd love to connect with, and get discovered yourself the #1 thing your tribe wants you to do (hint: it's not another coffee mug photo!) Let's go to the show - I can't wait for you to hear this one! (Psst - this is the last episode of Season One!! Don't worry, Season Two is already underway. Before we kick that off, I'm doing a special Q&A episode about all things Season One. What can I answer for you?!) SHOW NOTES: Natalie Franke The Rising Tide Society Fizzle Elon Musk Turns a Tweet into a Reality in 6 Days Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin Natalie on instagram Steph on instagram  

 Episode 009 // From Bathroom Floor Breakdown to a Soul-Centered Business with Cassandra Bodzak (COURAGE) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 34:42

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5897e16686e6c0c6ce7a726e/1486348657590/" data-image-dimensions="717x724" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5897e16686e6c0c6ce7a726e" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5897e16686e6c0c6ce7a726e/1486348657590/?format=1000w" /> "Most of the crappy things that have happened, the detours in my life, happened because I stopped listening to myself at one point."Welcome to Episode 9!Today I’m talking with Cassandra Bodzak, author of Eat with Intention and healthy living enthusiast who helps people live the lives that light them up from the inside out. {Pssst.. if you're new to this podcast, I talk a lot more about how this whole thing works here!}Cassandra has done all kinds of amazing things — obviously she’s written a book, but she’s also appeared on television, coached lots of people, opened a membership site and much more.My favorite part of Cassandra's story isn't the success itself; it's the fact that all of the opportunities she’s had are related to the connection to her true self, which she talks about in detail in this episode. You hear us "experts" at Fizzle (and lots of other people) say pick a niche, choose one thing and do it well. While I stand by this advice in many ways, Cassandra lays out how she's managed to have her hands in a lot of pots at once -- and how she gets paid. Cassandra is truly captivating in this episode. Her story is so authentic, completely vulnerable and raw — just wait for her to tell you about what she [lovingly!] refers to as her “bathroom floor eat pray love moment.” If you’re anything like me, you’ll be nodding your head along with Cassandra and saying to yourself, “I have totally been in that dark place she describes.” The way Cassandra intentionally reacted to this situation and managed to spin a scary, life-changing time into something beautiful, creative and connected is truly inspiring. Now full disclosure! Cassandra does talk about the critical role meditation played in her story, and for some of you, I totally know what you’re thinking...How can meditation REALLY be responsible for such a huge shift? I’ve had questions like that myself, and here’s the thing: It isn’t just about the meditation itself. It’s about the role the meditation plays — in this case, it’s the flashlight that illuminated Cassandra’s path into herself and figuring out who the heck she actually is. You’ll have to hear Cassandra tell it to get what I mean, and I can’t wait to share her with you. I hope you love this conversation, and if you do, it would mean the world if you could leave me a review over in iTunes so more people may find this show! SHOW NOTES Eat with Intention Cassandra's Website Aprecity (Cassandra's membership site) Fizzle - try 5 weeks free! Cassandra on Instagram Steph on Instagram

 Episode 010 // Everything You Really Need to Know about Publishing a Book with Cassandra Bodzak (CLARITY) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 30:17

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5897e1d5be6594a51d1b40aa/1486348778008/" data-image-dimensions="717x724" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5897e1d5be6594a51d1b40aa" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5897e1d5be6594a51d1b40aa/1486348778008/?format=1000w" /> "I think that's number one: you need to just do the work before anyone is gonna notice."Double digits -- it's episode 10!This is an awesome conversation for anyone even remotely interested in the book writing and publishing process.Cassandra is ripping the curtain off the murky process of how to get a book deal, what publishers are really looking for and how to present yourself in a way that makes them eager to take a chance on your book. In the first episode, my courage conversation with Cassandra, she told us all about how an extremely painful and scary time in her life taught her to go inside and connect to her own inner wisdom.In this clarity episode, Cassandra expands on the importance of listening to your intuition for guidance and how she tapped into hers to create the concept for her new book, Eat with Intention. Eat With Intention is a unique book that combines healthy recipes with meditations and self-care.I picked up my copy and I love that every single recipe has a meditation to go along with it.Cassandra recommends opening the book to a random page, almost treating it like a tarot card reading, and then make that recipe and do the meditation. I’m finding it to be so fun, interesting and different. I’m really excited to get into this one so I won’t delay — it’s packed with good stuff for writers and hopeful authors. Let's dive into the conversation and talk about what you REALLY need to know about writing your book and getting it published!  SHOW NOTES: Eat with Intention Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Cassandra's website Cassandra on Instagram Steph on Instagram

 Episode 008 // Using Research to Grow a Blog & Earn 65K Instagram Followers | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 36:39

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/588e77e5d2b857b6ec3b0a88/1485731829528/" data-image-dimensions="717x722" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="588e77e5d2b857b6ec3b0a88" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/588e77e5d2b857b6ec3b0a88/1485731829528/?format=1000w" /> Welcome to Episode 8! It's the second half of my conversation with Blair Staky, a successful fashion & lifestyle blog designer turned full-time blogger. When Blair decided she wanted to get more serious about blogging and step away from her design business, her blog was bringing in around 20% of her income.By focusing on some simple yet intentional tweaks to her strategy, Blair's blog now provides 70% of her income.Blair used to scramble to throw up a blog post at the last minute, and it would typically be about whatever was on her mind that day.Today, she targets exactly what her dream readers are interested in.And instead of just posting up pretty pictures of what she wore, she’s pairing each outfit with a story of some kind to create an *emotional connection* to the pieces. Her readers feel more engaged and interested in the content, which leads to more trust and more affiliate purchases for Blair (woohoo!)Instagram fits into this whole “intentional, strategic content” idea as well. Blair went from basically reposting only her blog photos to coming up with a separate, interesting, behind the scenes peek into her life. In this episode Blair answers these questions:  How do I figure out what my ideal readers are actually looking for, and then use their exact words to help them find me?  When using keyword research to come up with blog topics, what's the sweet spot between "too obscure" and "too overdone"? How do I incorporate keywords into my posts? How can I pair imagery & copy to create a story? When are the best times to post on Instagram? How do I grow past just a few hundred followers and into the realm of thousands (and beyond) ... and LOTS more. If you're looking to put a little more intention into how you grow using content, this episode with Blair is a must-listen. I know I have fallen into the trap of looking at bloggers with huge Instagram followings and assuming they must not have to do anything to keep growing. Instead, I hope you pick up on just how plugged in Blair is with actively commenting and engaging with her audience to show them that she’s a real person. So let's get into it -- we're talking about using research to grow a blog & earn 65,000 Instagram followers! SHOW NOTES:  Google Adwords Keyword Tool How to Be Infinitely More Productive This Month How to Add Personality to Your Work Wardrobe Like to Know It Iconosquare Blogging for Keeps Blair on Instagram Steph on Instagram  

 Episode 007 // Taking a Chance on Business & Romance in a New City with Blair Staky (COURAGE) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 31:02

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/588e72c315d5db7dfebb2ef8/1485730508436/" data-image-dimensions="717x722" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="588e72c315d5db7dfebb2ef8" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/588e72c315d5db7dfebb2ef8/1485730508436/?format=1000w" /> Hello & welcome to Episode 7! We're officially halfway through Season One of this podcast -- you guys having fun yet?!With me this week is Blair Staky, successful fashion blogger at The Fox & She and former designer specializing in blogs for other stylish lifestyle bloggers.We’ve heard from women who had no safety net and had to make entrepreneurship work in order to make money. This week’s story is an especially interesting one because it’s the total opposite. This is a story about a girl who had a pretty easy, comfortable backup plan that could have easily been her entire life’s work -- and it basically dropped into her lap because it was a family business. It's remarkable that Blair decided to step off the "easy" path, and onto the turbulent path of starting a design business from scratch in a city where she knew exactly 1 person. I usually do my interviews over Skype, but since Blair lives in Chicago I had her over to my house for this chat. I hope you can tell it’s just two girls hanging out over a couple of microphones, and we get into romance as well as business.In this story we jump RIGHT into it. I start by asking Blair to tell us about where he story begins, in Dallas.While working for her dad, Blair started designing a few websites on the side. After kindling a relationship her then-boyfriend (now-husband!) Rob on a trip with friends through Europe, Blair returned home where some seriously tough questions awaited her: Should she follow Rob to Chicago (where she knew absolutely no one)? If she did move, should she get a job or really try to make her business work?This conversation is perfect for anyone trying to work up the nerve to make a bold choice, even when the path of least resistance lay neatly in front of you. Blair is so relaxed and transparent in this episode. This was actually my very first interview and to be honest I was still figuring out what this show was going to be. Recording Blair and her story definitely helped me shape my vision for this show, so for that I owe Blair a big thanks for pioneering this new concept with me. Enjoy the story of Blair's adventure -- I'm wishing you the courage & clarity to go after what you love!  SHOW NOTES The Fox & She Blair on Instagram Steph on Instagram

 Episode 005 // Hustling an Expertise-Based Business to Profitability with Claire Pelletreau (COURAGE) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 33:03

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5884e87917bffc09e3acac46/1485105289310/" data-image-dimensions="717x726" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5884e87917bffc09e3acac46" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5884e87917bffc09e3acac46/1485105289310/?format=1000w" /> "I had this thing that I wanted to do, but I never would have done it if this hadn't happened to me..."  This week's set of Courage & Clarity episodes features two fantastic, straight-to-the-point conversations with the brilliant Facebook Ads expert Claire Pelletreau. (Psst, are you new to this podcast? This show is all about helping you find the courage & the clarity to after what you love. Each guest joins me for two episodes: courage (the VISION) & clarity (the PROCESS). More on that over here in Episode 1.) Claire takes us back to the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey when she was working for Laura Roeder and learning the ins & outs of online marketing.She describes this time in her career as "getting a Master's Degree with someone else's money" -- she got to play around, experiment and test things without having to absorb all the risk that comes along with it. Claire was learning a lot, and she was really comfortable right where she was.In fact, Claire shares that she can envision a reality where she never left this job, quietly tamping down the big scary entrepreneurial dreams in the back of her head. But she did leave that job ... when the bottom totally dropped out. Suddenly she was faced with making a completely unexpected decision: would she seek comfort in the form of finding another steady job, or would she finally answer the call to try her hand at entrepreneurship and go out on her own? Claire's turning point moment, when her side business became her only business, forced her out of that safe space of earning steady paychecks and into the realm of being her own boss.With student loans to pay and a wedding looming in the distance, she had to figure out how to get clients fast. Claire shares what it was like to be completely overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next, and how she would have tweaked her strategy knowing what she knows now. Join me for this honest conversation with Claire Pelletreau. She really puts everything out there from failures to wins in the kind of natural and relatable way that reminds me of catching up over a cup of coffee.After this chat, head on over to Episode 6: Claire's Clarity episode, "How to Spend $40 a Month on Facebook Ads that Actually Work"!  SHOW NOTES  Laura Roeder The Fizzle Show Try Fizzle for free! 5 week free trial "Hey, Nice Package!" from Rebecca Tracy "Bullseye", Claire's new ebook (pay what you want until February 1) Claire on Twitter Steph on Instagram  

 Episode 006 // How to Spend $40 a Month on Facebook Ads that Actually Work with Claire Pelletreau (CLARITY) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 32:17

Welcome to Episode 6! It's the second half of my conversation with Claire Pelletreau, a brilliant Facebook Ads consultant.  <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5884e8cf893fc0ce706c0bdc/1485105366496/" data-image-dimensions="717x726" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5884e8cf893fc0ce706c0bdc" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/5884e8cf893fc0ce706c0bdc/1485105366496/?format=1000w" /> I have a feeling this episode will become a fast favorite for anyone interested in experimenting with Facebook ads... and if that's you, you're going to want to grab your notebook for this one, because Claire gets specific and practical in this one. There are so many things you're going to want to try after this conversation!Here's what Claire's throwing down for us in this episode:  3 big Facebook Ad strategies entrepreneurs at any level need to know about How to hone in on customers who are more likely to buy your products or services  How to create ads that intentionally and strategically grow your email list  How to authentically show up in front of people who don't know you -- and win them over How your ads are an investment in learning tons about your customer base & their big problems ... and, my favorite part: how Claire would spend just $40 a month on Facebook Ads! So whether you've played with Facebook ads or you're a total newbie, whether you're a seasoned business builder or a brand new entrepreneur with little more than an idea, there's something for you in this conversation. I have to admit, before this conversation I regarded Facebook Ads with total skepticism, thinking of them as money pits yielding murky results. Claire reveals that there is so much more to this strategy than hoping to make money off of ads. You'll have to listen to see what I mean!So let's get into it -- we're talking about key Facebook ad strategies and where to spend your money for the best results! SHOW NOTES Facebook pixel "Bullseye", Claire's new ebook ("pay what you want" pricing until February 1) Claire Pelletreau on Twitter Steph on Instagram

 Episode 003 // How a Failed Blog Created a Thriving Business with Christina Scalera (COURAGE) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 39:40

"I know exactly why my business wasn't clicking: I wasn't resonating." <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/587acfe32e69cf9945286cdc/1484443643103/" data-image-dimensions="718x721" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="587acfe32e69cf9945286cdc" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/587acfe32e69cf9945286cdc/1484443643103/?format=1000w" /> Today's edition of Courage features the wonderful, sweet & well-spoken Christina Scalera, attorney for creative entrepreneurs. (Psst, are you new to this podcast? This show is all about helping you find the courage & the clarity to after what you love. Each guest joins me for two episodes: courage (the VISION) & clarity (the PROCESS). More on that over here in Episode 1.) Christina takes us back to her first job out of law school which was, in theory, her "dream job". After chasing goal after goal for so many years, she finally "arrived" at this destination and felt... dissatisfied. From daydreaming about creating jewelry, food blogging and becoming a professional Yelp reviewer, Christina knew she wanted to try her hand at entrepreneurship. Not knowing what she had to offer, she decided to become a certified yoga instructor and launch a health & wellness blog. Spoiler alert: she failed, miserably. With this initial try at business building, Christina was met with resistance at every turn. It felt hard. She tells us about how bored she felt creating "just another green smoothie recipe"... and what happened when she started sharing her expertise instead. What happened next is truly inspiring and refreshing. You don't want to miss this conversation -- Christina is so open about the twists & turns of her journey, and she's sharing lessons learned the hard way (so you don't have to!)Join me for this down-to-earth chat with Christina Scalera. The way she talks about her current business reminds me of a favorite cozy sweater: comfortable, natural and a perfect fit. After this chat, head on over to Episode 4: Christina's Clarity episode, where she teaches us how to make sure our businesses are legit with "Legal Essentials for Business Builders"! SHOW NOTES: Christina's Website Creative Empire podcast Rising Tide Society Honeybook Christina's instagram Steph's instagram

 Episode 004 // Legal Essentials for Business Builders with Christina Scalera (CLARITY) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 38:20

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/587bf1882994ca239497fa06/1484517779379/" data-image-dimensions="718x721" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="587bf1882994ca239497fa06" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/587bf1882994ca239497fa06/1484517779379/?format=1000w" /> Welcome to episode 4! It’s the second half of my conversation with Christina Scalera, the fantastic attorney for creatives. Today’s topic is such an important one because I know lots of entrepreneurs have questions on how the heck they can make sure they are running a legit business.What I love about Christina in this episode is she really makes complex things simple, approachable and comfortable — she shares what we really need to know, and I promise it’s not nearly as scary as it sounds. :)Christina shares the most common questions she gets from her clients, and she covers crucial topics like: Do I need my legal entity in place in order to get started?  The importance of contracts in your business (this one is huge, whether you're a service provider or you offer products!) Some examples of what can happen when entrepreneurs don't have contracts in place How to handle ending a client relationship seamlessly, without the awkwardness How to send contracts the easy & painless way What you need to know about LLCs, business bank accounts & Tax ID numbers So whether your business is just a baby and you’re getting everything set up, OR you’re more established as an entrepreneur, there’s something for you in this conversation.I am definitely a “wing it and figure it out later” type of person as I tend to favor action over getting stuck before getting started, but Christina really makes a strong case for making sure some basic legal building blocks are in place to protect you as the business owner AND your customers or clients. If you’re new to this podcast, maybe this is your first time listening, here’s the deal...This show is all about helping you find the courage and clarity to go after what you love.It's a little different from other shows because I’m breaking up each of my conversations with amazing female entrepreneurs into two parts.There’s the COURAGE portion, where we get into the deep dark moments that led to success, and the CLARITY portion, where my guests shed light on some hugely important topics to help all of us with our businesses and projects. Now right now you’re listening to my CLARITY conversation with Christina, where we get into legal essentials for business building.If you missed the COURAGE episode, I definitely recommend skipping back to episode 3 because Christina’s story is SO relatable and helpful, and it really sets the stage for today’s conversation.So let’s get into it -- we’re talking legal essentials for business builders! SHOW NOTES Christina's website (where you can find her free legalize your biz ebook!) Honeybook Hellosign Docusign Signifyd IRS website (for tax ID)

 Episode 002 // 3 Steps to Quit Your Job & Take Your Business Full-Time with Amanda Boleyn (CLARITY) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 23:02

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/587290cc1e5b6c9fdaae3f90/1483903195200/" data-image-dimensions="718x1062" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="587290cc1e5b6c9fdaae3f90" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/587290cc1e5b6c9fdaae3f90/1483903195200/?format=1000w" /> Get ready for the second half of my conversation with Amanda Boleyn! So remember, this show is all about helping you find the courage & the clarity to go after what you love.So, this is the CLARITY portion of my interview with Amanda. I’m breaking each conversation up into two episodes — one called COURAGE, the part where we get into the dark moments that create amazing vision — and one called CLARITY — the part where my guests let us in on their expertise and give us a real process to apply in our own lives. The episode before this one was Amanda’s "courage" story, so if you happened to miss that one I highly recommend you listen to that first. This fantastic lady shared her real, raw & vulnerable moments along her path to entrepreneurship, and it really sets the stage for this juicy episode. Speaking of which, today Amanda is telling us about her 3 step-framework for making the transition from your day job to working on your business full time.She calls her three steps the Lead Up, the Leap, and the Land. Amanda coaches women through this process over in the She Did it Her Way community.Some key questions Amanda answers in this episode include: What should we be doing to "lead up" to this transition? How do we set ourselves up for success? How do you know when it's time to LEAP? So we quit our jobs... now what? I have to tell you she is truly gifted in this area. In fact, she often warns people to not get too close to her or else you might quit your job :) And that's exactly what happened to me when I met Amanda!She’s got energy and enthusiasm, and she’s sharing the practical steps to help you seize the window of opportunity when it opens for you. I’m pumped to share this conversation with you guys, and don't miss the end of the episode where I share my favorite takeaways.I'm also giving you a little sneak preview of what to expect from my upcoming Courage & Clarity episodes...  Enjoy this conversation -- I'm wishing you the courage & the clarity to go after what you love! P.S. if you like the show, you can help me out in a major way by subscribing and leaving a quick review in iTunes. It makes a big difference and should only take a minute. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes here »SHOW NOTES:  She Did it Her Way Creative Chics Fizzle - Try 5 weeks for free! Amanda's instagram Steph's instagram  Everything you need to know about Minimum Viable Income

 Episode 001 // From Cushy & Corporate to Running the Show with Amanda Boleyn (COURAGE) | File Type: audio/mp3 | Duration: 36:23

<img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/586ffb321e5b6cc859ba3e99/1483733819154/" data-image-dimensions="500x754" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="586ffb321e5b6cc859ba3e99" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586c0773ebbd1a367d451544/t/586ffb321e5b6cc859ba3e99/1483733819154/?format=1000w" /> Here we go ... we're kicking off the first season of this podcast!We've been doing lots of work behind the scenes to bring you an entire collection of real, honest stories intended to help you find the courage & clarity to go after what you love.In fact, in this first episode my favorite moment is when our guest, Amanda Boleyn, talks about the *exact moment* she knew she was going to quit her job and go out on her own -- Terrifying! But I know a lot of you are thinking about doing that very same thing... because there’s something we want to create.More on Amanda in just a moment, but first I need to tell you why this show you’re listening to is different than other podcasts you’ve heard before.I created this podcast to address the fact that creative, badass entrepreneurial women struggle again and again with two main elements: The vision: for our lives & our projects The process: what's needed to make that vision a reality.  These are two totally different mindsets. On one hand there’s knowing what you want... And on the other hand there’s, actually doing it.So, for each guest you’re going to hear an entire episode about her VISION, and then you’re going to hear another episode entirely devoted to the PROCESS.This show is all about helping you find the courage & the clarity to go after what you love. I’ve seen too many hopeful entrepreneurs fizzle out either because they got too high on a vision and never got down to brass tacks — or they got bogged down in the process without having a real vision for themselves in the first place.That’s why I’m breaking each conversation up into two episodes — one called COURAGE (because it takes a ton of courage to find your vision) — and one called CLARITY (because bringing a vision into the real world requires a crystal clear process).I'm so excited to bring you 12 episodes with 6 incredible guests as my first season of this show, and I'm pumped to have you follow along with me. I have learned A TON from these ladies and I know you will too.---Now, our first guest — I’m so excited for you guys to meet her — Amanda Boleyn is the amazing, vibrant and fun host of the She Did it Her Way podcast. I think you guys are going to LOVE these two conversations I had with her, she really gives us a behind the scenes look at how she's built her podcast & the She Did it Her Way brand, and her energy is so authentic & real.In this COURAGE episode, listen for when she describes the exact moment she knew she was going to leave her plush corporate job to go out on her own -- what that felt like, and how she found the COURAGE to say *yes* to complete uncertainty.Now, if you like this one you’re definitely going to like the next episode where she shares — wait for it! — a 3-step framework for how to leave your job and pursue your business full time.I’m creating these episodes every week, releasing a new COURAGE and a new CLARITY every & every Monday. So if you haven’t yet, subscribe in your podcast app so you get every episode as it comes out.Now without further adieu, let's get into our very first episode with Amanda Boleyn! P.S. if you like the show, you can help me out in a major way by subscribing and leaving a quick review in iTunes. It makes a big difference and should only take a minute. Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes here »SHOW NOTES:  She Did it Her Way Amanda's instagram

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