A Life By You

Health is wealth, right? In this episode MJ and Jennifer dive into the importance of their wellness journeys, the love/ hate relationship that they both share with wellness, how they are planning to focus on their own wellness in the New Year and they discuss what it means to really live your life fully. In this next year, MJ and Jennifer hope you continue to live a life designed by you.

Points Worth Listening To:

• 3:10: New Year, New You?
• 5:08: Jennifer's Wellness Journey
• 12:15: Controlling Your Own Wellness Journey
• 16:40: It's All About Your Mindset
• 24:00: MJ's Wellness Journey
• 34:32: Approaching Your Wellness Journey

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MJ:

• LifebyMJ.com
• Instagram.com/lifebymj

Jennifer:

• GreyandGlowing.com
• Instagram.com/greryandglowing

Everyone knows that healthy communication is the best way to achieve a healthy relationship but, what about putting that into practice? In this episode, MJ and Jennifer dive into the importance of communication in your relationship, how to work on your communication skills in a healthy way and they share their personal experiences as partners to their husbands. Want to improve your communication and interrelationship skills?

Points Worth Listening To:

• 5:53: Our Husbands Are Not Our Girlfriends
• 10:10: Be Honest About How You're Feeling
• 17:30: Determine Your Communication Style and Observe Patterns In Your Relationship
• 26:29: Work On Yourself Before Entering a Relationship
• 33:13: Be Aware of Your Own Energy

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MJ:

• LifebyMJ.com
• Instagram.com/lifebymj

Jennifer:

• GreyandGlowing.com
• Instagram.com/greyandglowing

Father, husband and business consultant Mark Sawyer says he's just another black man, but MJ and Jennifer would beg to differ. Not only is Mark Jennifer's husband, he is an accomplished and self-made Black business man who built his success based upon betting on himself. From honing his selling skills at the age of nine, to rising in Silicon Valley, building and investing and multiple businesses, Mark's business acumen is unparalleled. If you've ever wondered what does it take to rise to the top, get your business funded and scale properly, you need to listen in to this podcast.

Points worth listening to:

• 4:36: Follow your vision: If you have something that you're passionate about, and that's that's really important. If you find something in business that you're passionate about. I truly suggest you follow that passion.
• 6:55: If you're going to be an entrepreneur, you have to be a salesperson. If you're not willing to bet your job, on your ability to sell, and who you are, then you probably wouldn't be a good entrepreneur.
• 11:57: If you don't fail at something, then you know you don't know if you're doing the right thing.
• 13:39: Mark's invests in people: I don't care what you want, money or business, if you have integrity, morality, heart, the fire to go work for yourself and to make it happen, then people such as myself will notice that in you.
• 27:75: Build a team: don't be a single point of failure.

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MJ:

• LifebyMJ.com
• Instagram.com/lifebymj

Jennifer:

• GreyandGlowing.com
• Instagram.com/greyandglowing

MJ and Jennifer often are asked: how do you start a business? As both influencers, entrepreneurs and Jennifer owning a yoga studio, these ladies know a bit on how to be success - and failure - while building a business. Ultimately they have found becoming an entrepreneur is truly a journey to self-awareness. Sometimes it's a ton of fun and full of abundance, and other times you question what they hell are you even doing! Whether it's building an online business, your Instagram account, or even a brick and mortar store, becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business from scratch is not for the faint of heart. But the rewards - even beyond making money - can be pretty amazing.

Points worth listening to:

• 0:34: Mindset is everything. You have to be willing to bet on yourself.
• 2:28: Money is energy. You either feel that's abundant or scarce and that is how you attract it or push it away.
• 6:03: There are always going to be competitors. But there is only one YOU.
• 7:07: Don't let F.E.A.R. hold you back.
• 9:44: You've got to adopt discipline into your habits in order to see the results.
• 10:53: Scared money don't make money. Don't count the no's and start counting the yes' by switching your mindset from negativity to opportunities.
• 13:45: Everyone isn't meant to be an entrepreneur. Some people just have expensive hobbies.
• 15:31: How to tell you really want to become an entrepreneur.
• 17:56: Why having a job can help you grow your business and there's no shame in having a 9 to 5.
• 26:28: Being an entrepreneur allows you choices: not only choose to build your business but also allows you to choose yourself.
• 32:55: Find the joy in what you do by identifying your Zone of Genius.
• 36:41: The real truth to attract a success-oriented partner that is aligned to your entrepreneur journey.

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MJ:

• LifebyMJ.com
• Instagram.com/lifebymj

Jennifer:

• GreyandGlowing.com
• Instagram.com/greyandglowing

Everyone's talking about the power of manifesting but what exactly is it? In this episode, MJ and Jennifer talk about manifesting in their lives and and the power of reprogramming your thoughts. They share how you can learn how to manifest what you want into our lives, reprogram your thoughts to attract the things you want in life, and the small changes we can make to have an incredible journey. Want to start manifesting life? Then stay tuned because you will surely learn a lot!

Moments Worth Listening to:

Manifesting in Life

[0:36] Manifesting is creating. The crazy thing is you're constantly creating your life, whether you realize it or not. Creating good or bad experiences is just the bottom line. But the key to manifesting life is your intentions and then focusing on what you want to manifest.

[1:43] You can manifest things you don't want to manifest. This all plays into the power of thoughts and the law of attraction. You can manifest negative things into your life if you are thinking of negative thoughts. But if you want to manifest good things into your life, then start thinking big positive thoughts.

[4:06] We are taught at a young age that we're not powerful creators. Our power has been taken away by society. To retrieve that, look inside of yourselves for the answers.

How to Manifest in Life

[10:30] Many of us want to control the impact, but you can only control the intention. By controlling that intention, you'll likely have that impact. But you also have to accept the fact that it might not. The impact will be received by who will receive by.

Changing our Minds and Energy

[16:55] What makes us such powerful beings is that we do have the ability to change our minds. Tapping into your inner energy is where you draw that power. By tapping into those things that are triggering you, you can put forth those affirmations to work on things you want to change.

How to Attract Money

[17:59] All money does is provide you with experiences that you normally would not be able to have.

Vision Boards

[21:39] Go and get yourself a vision board and put all your goals on there. Put what you want to manifest in your life. Then have a plan or a timeline and focus that on one goal.

Appreciate the Journey

[26:14] The journey is a continuum. It does not end. So learn to appreciate the journey. Know that it is such a gift just to be aware of the opportunity and choices you have. You can grasp whatever you want in life. You have the reins to take your life wherever you want to go.

Trust yourself

[27:09] Always remember that you are a creator. You have all the power in the world. That means trusting yourself. You already know the answers. Now it's about unlocking. So trust the process to do that and trust yourself when you do.

Follow Us:

MJ:

• LifebyMJ.com
• Instagram.com/lifebymj

Jennifer:

• GreyandGlowing.com
• Instagram.com/greyandglowing

A Life by You podcast is back, with a whole new season, co-host and a bit of a different vibe! In this quick intro, catch up with MJ and learn all about A Life by You's new co-host, Jennifer Sawyer, owner of Obsidian Yoga Las Vegas (obsidianyogalv.com), founder of GreyandGlowing.com, and the ultimate manifestor. We will be expanding discussions beyond social media to include both MJ's and Jennifer's business and career journeys, improving your mindset, utilizing the power of manifesting and interviews with fellow entrepreneurs. Get ready for mindful and intentional conversations on the regular!

Business owners and entrepreneurs can benefit from pitching to other businesses. Strategic partnerships help both businesses grow by leveraging each other's audience. In today's episode, I'm sharing my top ideas that you can use to pitch to another business. Tune in to hear how you can use pitching to work with other businesses and ultimately grow your business.

Points Worth Listening To:

• Difference between hot leads and cold leads. (1:36)
• "Being an advocate for someone else (business) could open a lot of doors." (6:32)
• How pitching has changed my business. (7:13)

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Pitch Pro Academy
• Pitching Ideas for Entrepreneurs (episode freebie!)

Final Thoughts:

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
• Follow MJ on Instagram @lifebymj
• Follow the podcast on Instagram @alifebyyou
• Join the Life By You Facebook Community

Coming up with creative pitch ideas can help you stand out in front of brands. Giving brands a vision of what it could be like to work together is more likely to prompt a response. If you're new to influencing or feel like you've hit a creative wall, then today's episode is for you. Tune in to hear a list of ideas that you can use to pitch to brands.

Points discussed in this episode:

• "I've had some trouble in the past with having an idea on what exactly I should say to a brand." (0:39)
• Approaching brands from a place of value (1:09)
• List of pitch ideas (1:21)
• Pitching pro tip (7:41)

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Learn more about how to pitch with Pitch Pro Academy

• Revlon YouTube video

• Download the full list of pitch ideas

Final Thoughts:

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
• Follow MJ on Instagram @lifebymj
• Follow the podcast on Instagram @alifebyyou
• Join the Life By You Facebook Community

Pitching to brands is so much more than asking for free stuff! Even if it's a paid brand deal you still need to remember a few important things. You need to make sure you are charging an adequate price and negotiating the terms of the brand deal.

In today's episode, I sat down with my friend Tyler Chanel who is also the creator of The Influencer Rate Calculator. We discuss our experience with working with brands and how her Calculator has helped other influencers confidently raise their rates when working with brands.

Points We Discuss:

• Being "ready" to pitch to brands
• How to clarify your offer
• What types of influencers brands are looking to work with
• How to gain an understanding of your rate
• Useful pitching templates

Guest Info:

• Find out more about Tyler by visiting her website, www.thriftsandtangles.com
• Follow Tyler on Instagram @thriftsandtangles

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Learn more about how to pitch with Pitch Pro Academy
• Calculate each brand deal with The Influencer Rate Calculator

Final Thoughts: Freebies, memberships, FB groups, and podcast review links

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
• Follow MJ on Instagram @lifebymj
• Follow the podcast on Instagram @alifebyyou
• Join the Life By You Facebook Community

You don't need a large following on Instagram to get paid brand deals. But there are a few things you do need! In today's episode, I'm breaking down the things that brands actually care about when working with an influencer on a brad deal.

If you're ready to start charging brands for the content you make or if you're ready to make more money as an influencer then today's episode is for you. Tune in to hear my first had experience about working with brands as a smaller influencer and learn how you can earn money without having tens of thousands of Instagram followers.

Points Worth Listening To:

• "To work with brands you do not need tens of thousands of followers." (0:55)
• By 2022, the influencer industry will be a $15 billion industry. (1:23)
• Charging based on your engagement rate. (2:23)
• The truth behind quick hacks to increase following (6:57)
• Why consistency matters (8:09)
• Earn more by pitching (10:39)

Links mentioned in this episode:

• How to Charge Brands Episode
• Lightroom presets
• Pitch Pro Academy

Final Thoughts:

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
• Follow MJ on Instagram @lifebymj
• Follow the podcast on Instagram @alifebyyou
• Join the Life By You Facebook Community