Tune in to this episode with our incredible guest: Aleise Kay! Aleise is a brand authenticity expert. She previously was a copywriter for 6 figure entrepreneurs but realized that copywriting only matters if you’ve mastered the authentic message you want to share. Today she helps entrepreneurs through workshops, digital products, and individualized coaching support focused on brand messaging and authenticity in business. In this episode, Aleise shares about how she got into being a business owner and the many pivots and re-alignments she's gone through as an entrepreneur. We also discuss how important authenticity is when building a brand and how you don't have to do it like anyone else! You are going to LOVE this episode! I can't wait for you to tune in!
Read MoreIn this episode, I share my Top 5 Tips of how you can save time on Social Media so that you are using it effectively and efficiently for your business! Just remember, your time is EXTREMELY valuable, don’t waste it in an endless scroll! Use social media strategically but don’t let it take over your life.
Read MoreTune in to this episode to learn about Alisha Kumar, who is the founder of The Social Project as well as our Seattle Business Babes Chapter Leader. Alisha talks about her journey of entrepreneurship and we discuss growth, learning, authenticity and diversity in the marketing space. She also shares some tips for overcoming comparison and showing up on social media. I can’t wait for you to tune in!
Read MoreIn this episode, I share about a time in my business when I wanted to give up. My hope is that this will give you hope and you feel less alone.
Read MoreTune into this episode to learn about Courtney Peters, from Supercrush, the hair accessory brand co-founded with her mum. Hear how she accidentally got into the wonderful and rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship. Courtney has gone through many seasons of change and as a result has had to fine-tune her adaptability skills.
Read MoreMake sure you have listed to the previous episode before this one as it sets the foundation for understanding the basics of collaboration. It’s really important to know which collaboration is beneficial to your business, as it will be different for a product-based versus a service-based business. Let’s build upon the homework assigned in the previous episode of writing a list of people you want to collaborate with. If you’ve struggled to choose people for this, think about people who are in aligned industries, but don’t do the same thing as you. For example, if you are a florist, choose a décor company.
Read MoreCollaboration is a very popular topic and my favourite to speak on. It’s really everything when it comes to building a successful business. This concept can be ambiguous and overwhelming. Throughout this episode, we review what collaboration means, its various forms, and how to leverage it well. Collaboration is actually very effortless to engage in and can have a huge positive impact on your business. There are so many exciting opportunities!
Read MoreMeet Jessica Birak, mother of five and founder of Mint & Birch, a jewellery company that tells stories through unique pieces. With over 8 years of business, Jessica creates beautiful pieces of jewellery that are engravable and customizable with hand lettering, making them as unique and lovely as the people who order them. She shares how to be vulnerable on social media while having a business, navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Read MoreIt’s normal to get into a funk with your business, a period when you don’t feel inspired and even lazy. Doubts and questioning your every move seem to dominate your mind. There are two ways to deal with this: dig into those feelings or challenge them and break out of this funk. I have the perfect five steps to get you re-motivated and diving back in with gusto into your business!
Read MoreMeet Karin Bohn, the founder and creative director of House of Bohn Design Studios. From starting in 2009 and now with 12 years of business under her belt, Karin has had quite the journey. She started from scratch and scaled her business with a lot of tenacity and patience, along with the drive to remain authentic. The struggle was worth it as she now has starred in a Netflix Show, Restaurants on the Edge and has a growing YouTube channel.
Read MoreIt’s not a secret that 2020 was a difficult year that upended many people’s plans and ability to achieve their goals. You might have felt that this year taught you goal setting is not worth your time. It’s very understandable to feel this way after all the changes we were forced to go through. To bring about a different mindset, I share some of the processes of reflection and goal setting from our signature program, Action Takers Club. Listen to this episode to put you back on track by focusing on setting intentions for 2021. To help you get started, I share some of my intentions for 2021.
Read MoreMeet this episode’s special guest, Ashley Freeborn, the co-founder of Smash + Tess. They are the pioneers of the romper revolution! Her company focuses on creating a women’s everyday wear brand and is driven with the goal of simplifying lives. Learn about her journey into entrepreneurship, including the struggles and wins, all while being a mum. Ashley has some excellent tips on the ways to successfully apply influencer marketing and make partnerships work for both parties. Grab your earbuds, notebook and dive into this episode!
Read MoreFast forward nearly a year, and the world has been upended since I last recorded an episode. The reason why I didn’t is because my team and I were busy re-pivoting our people-gathering business to the virtual world, while COVID was ragging. As we all know, this was such an unstable and scary time that it required all my attention with developing the new direction of the Business Babes Collective. Dive into this episode to learn the challenges and struggles to pivoting your business and if it’s right for you. I am cheering you on whether you pivot or apply different strategies to your current business!
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wanted to know the story of how our community got started, this is the episode for you. Let’s go back to when the Business Babes Collective was small and really a one person show. During this time of phenomenal growth and challenge, the foundation of the Collective was set. I even share a moment when I wanted to quit but found the courage to keep going. I knew that this community was a lifeline to so many entrepreneurs. I couldn’t let them down. If this doesn’t intrigue you, let me tell also tell you that this episode was recorded before 2020 became what it would be. Let’s take you back to a simpler time!
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