Abundantly Clear Podcast

Is there a possibility to turn stress into profit? And you are having a hard time thinking exactly how it's supposed to happen?

Don't think hard now, Malorie Nicole has the how, she's got your stress all covered here, in simple and digestible terms.

Listen in to this episode and find out the concept called the law of polarity and be stress free.

Carissa Magras is an Author, Coach, and CEO of Readers on Demand. She helps authors grow their audience on autopilot so they can get their messages into the hands of more people, by implementing the Readers OnDemand method of marketing: a 3-part system that enables you to write more, market less, and crush your book and business goals.

She authored a book entitled: Live Life Uncaged and lives by the adage: "We can't change the first few chapters of our lives,but we can take back the pen and write our best story.

True to what she says, this episode is all about getting into her life story of struggles and challenges as a child, as a mother, and as a wife and turning it into inspirations to get better at herself and her life.

“I realize that we’re not going to experience freedom, deep connection, and true passion in life byhiding who we are and the change we’re here to make in the world.”-Olga Pontes (10:41-10:51)

Malorie Nicole Abundantly Clear You are programmed with inner creativity that can change the world. It’s driving you crazy. You feel angsty all the time like a high school teenager and hungry like a starving artist.You feel something creative growing and struggling to be unleashed from deep inside you.

But you may feel scared to leave your nine to five job and figure it all out. Olga Pontes felt the same. Before Olga decided to create her branding businessBranding Collective, she was a Plant Cell Biologist. Hours were spent tucked deep in a lab that provided a fantastic income, but little fulfillment to her soul.

Olga enjoyed science but always had a passion for the arts. So, when she neglected self-care and expressing herself creatively, it came as no surprise that her mental health started spiraling downhill. The anxiety and panic attacks were the final indicators that Olga was quickly in need of a different outlet for creative expression. She quit the world of academia, returned to the arts as a Brand Designer and Strategist,and rediscovered something deep within her she had presumed was lost.

Now, Olga aims to help clients like you find freedom in creatively expressing themselves fully through the art of branding. She believes the key to success is unleashing your creativity through positive mindset work.

“So often anxiety is the suppressed emotion or creativity that we don’t know how to let out.”-Malorie Nicole(8:06-8:15)

“Storytelling is the most powerful way to generate attention. Humans naturallywant to hear abouthumans. We love being a fly on the wall in someone else’s life. We love finding ourselves in any story.”-Sarah Temte (5:53-6:11)

Malorie Nicole Abundantly Clear You have to be confident and interesting to stand out from the ticker tape of endless advertisements,sponsors, promises, and offers. Whatever it is, you know you’ve got it. You have the passion, expertise, and drive.

You’re on point with posting,emailing, and updating on the daily for your business. So why is no one knocking down your front door to work with you? Sadly, it’s possible your messaging is just not that interesting. Thankfully, my close friend and client,Sarah Temte, is here to help.

At just twenty-three years old, Sarah is a successful copywriter and expert messaging strategist for service-based business owners. Coaches and consultants need their audience to believe in their magic before hitting the buy button. Sarah knows just the content and copy that will grab attention.

“In marketing, everything comes out of you knowing what you really want. You can’t find a strategy ifyou don’t know what the end goal or vision is.”-Rachael Welch (11:22-11:32)

Malorie NicoleAbundantly ClearFour steps to developing your marketing strategy.Have you fallen down the rabbit hole in the online world of marketing? I know I have! Between sending weekly newsletters, keeping up on social media, and refreshing logos and photos, the list of things to do is never ending.

Day in and day out there is always something new to learn and never enough available time. The information available on online marketing is so overwhelming that it is actually quite paralyzing.

"Resilience is a characteristic thatwill get you wherever you want to go in life."-Malorie (2:07-2:13)

Malorie NicoleAbundantly ClearYou are a force of power that can change the world.Yes, you read that right. YOU have the potential to make a difference. In fact, every human does.But I mustwarn you. The journey to claim this power is not for the faint of heart.

You must be willing to go all the way nomatter the circumstances. Resiliency is the only characteristic differentiating a successful entrepreneur fromtheir competition.Those who consistently show up, try, fail, and try again are the ones who achieve long-term,sustainable growth. You may have the brains, looks, and talent.

But when push comes to shove do you havewhat it takes to persevere?

"It is not so much the circumstances that happen that are the problem. It is how we are experiencing, how weare living through it, and the grace that we give ourselves."-Malorie (3:12-3:24)

Learn how effective communication can reduce stress and increase profit.

More details here https://malorie-nicole.com/

“The only real failure happens when we stop creating.” - Malorie Nicole (1:14 - 1:26)

Malorie Nicole Abundantly Clear How to view resistance positively. A frequent topic of discussion among entrepreneurs is how to deal with setbacks when establishing goals, and how to find the best way to move forward.

Setbacks can present themselves in various ways. Maybe you’ve you’ve tried a new approach to acquiring clients, and it didn’t work out. Or, perhaps you’ve achieved financial success, but you’re not feeling fulfilled because of the way you’re running your business.

We tend to view these situations as failures, and we think that we’ll never be happy and fulfilled no matter how hard we try. However, the resistance can be a huge benefit to you, and it can be the catalyst that puts you on the path that you’re meant to be on.

“It’s about the process of creating something that fulfills you, brings you joy, and brings you the money that you want to make, but doing it from a place that feels like flow.” - Malorie Nicole (5:14 - 5:28)

Instead of viewing certain situations as failures, a better perspective is to look at them as opportunities to explore. When we fall into the trap of defining every result as failure or success, we limit our creativity. A setback is not the final verdict on success or failure.

It’s an opportunity to evaluate if you’ve created a life that's not only financially sustaining, but also if it’s bringing you the joy you want to feel every day. There is a connection between resistance and synchronicity.

The only real failure happens when you quit and stop creating opportunities for yourself to grow. Fall in love with the process of what you’re trying to build, and try to explore and uncover the next growth piece for you. When you slow down and reveal the source of the resistance, you’ll create room for greater expansion in your life.

We view a particular event as a failure because that’s how we define it. But what if there was no such thing as failure? When you look at everything from a perspective of synchronicity, then you’ll accept that some of the things you try will work, and others won’t.

When something doesn’t work out, instead of thinking about it as a door that’s closing, think of it as the reason that you’ll discover many other doors that are now open. When you adopt the synchronicity mindset, you’ll realize those seemingly negative situations actually led you in the direction you’ve been aiming for the entire time.

“It’s not just about achieving financial success, but it’s also about creating and feeling good while doing it.” - Malorie Nicole (10:07 - 10:16)

The next time something doesn’t go according to your plans, and you feel the resistance and stress, recognize it as a sign to explore. Maybe you’re experiencing success financially, but you’re not being honest with yourself about how you feel about the work, or you haven’t set up the right boundaries with clients. Perhaps you need to explore new creative elements that you haven’t tried before.

Your path will always be unique, regardless of the type of business you’re in. Your job is to explore and figure out how you can live happily and express your unique gifts and talents to make the world a better place.

How to get involved Connect with Malorie Nicole on Facebook or Instagram for more on the topic of becoming abundantly clear in your life and business.

Find resources and more information about Malorie Nicole’s coaching services here. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

“Many entrepreneurs build businesses and find monetary success, yet they don’t feel happy and fulfilled.” - Malorie Nicole (1:53 -1:59)

“Hustle” mode is detrimental to your health and business. Stress is one of the most under-discussed topics among entrepreneurs.

When starting out, many people assume and accept that they’ll have to work long hours to get the business off the ground.

However, many entrepreneurs find themselves stuck in “hustle” mode years later, still working nights and weekends. Maybe they grow the business and experience financial success, yet they remain unfulfilled. Lack of fulfillment often leads entrepreneurs to push themselves even harder, resulting in long-term stress that negatively affects different parts of their lives.

“When feeling stressed, the body is basically telling itself that you’re out in the woods running from a bear, that you have no food, and that you’re in danger. The body doesn't know that you just read an email from a client.” - Malorie Nicole (5:56 - 6:19)

Stress is connected to the body and mind. Our body is in a constant flow between our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. When operating properly, this gives us the rush of adrenaline when we need in the face of danger, and then helps the body calm down when the danger has subsided.

Constant stress impacts our body’s ability to oscillate between these two states. When the body is relaxed, the parasympathetic system is active. In this state, a cranial nerve called the vagus nerve carries messages from the brain to various parts of the body and facilitates many vital bodily functions.

The vagus nerve instructs the body what enzymes to produce, it regulates energy levels, and it communicates our rest and digestion status to the brain. When you’re stressed, worried, or fearful, the sympathetic nervous system takes over, putting you in a state commonly known as fight-or-flight.

The body assumes it is in danger and prepares for action by producing the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline elevates the heart rate and blood pressure, while cortisol curbs functions of the body that are not essential in a fight-or-flight situation, including the parasympathetic system.

The body can’t differentiate between the reasons responsible for the stress. So, an email from your client that you perceive negatively can cause your body to assume you’re in real danger and activate the sympathetic nervous system. Prolonged periods of stress have been linked to multiple health conditions such as decreased immune function, migraines, anxiety, and depression.

Helping your body to deescalate quickly is one of the best ways to avoid those health conditions and manage your stress effectively. Taking in deep breaths through the belly can help you reactivate the parasympathetic nervous system and restore a state of relaxation.

“Our circumstances don't change, but the way that we perceive things allows us to change our behavior, and then we change our circumstance.” - Malorie Nicole (5:56 - 6:19)

Staying in a constant state of stress will wear your body and mind down, resulting in adverse health systems, and instability in your business and life. Learning to develop a positive outlook, clear mental blocks, and make the most of every situation can help foster longterm states of relaxation, and impact your health in a positive way.

Health begets health. Operating from this state will lead to long-term business success.

How to get involved Connect with Malorie Nicole on Facebook or Instagram for more on the topic of becoming abundantly clear in your life and business.

Find resources and more information about Malorie Nicole’s coaching services here. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

“We are so accustomed to asking ourselves ‘how,’ but the real answers lie in the ‘why.’” - Malorie Nicole (3:29 - 3:59)

Malorie Nicole Abundantly Clear My intention for 2019 is to go all out in breaking the mold of the standard expectation of “hustle and grind” entrepreneurial thinking, and show others that people make more money and are far happier when they reprogram their beliefs and remove the real issues.

It’s time to break out of the “hustle and grind” mentality of doing business. Abundance, fulfillment, and sustainable success lie outside of that constricting entrepreneurial box. The first step in gaining freedom from this mindset is to start asking yourself the right questions.

“We spend far too much time in our business doing things because we’re told we have to.” - Malorie Nicole (7:28 - 7:32)

How many times a day do you find yourself focusing on the ‘how’ of your business? How can I get my next client? How will I make more money? How do I compare to other entrepreneurs in my industry? It’s really easy to forget why we’re showing up for our business in the first place, and we can get trapped in the neverending hustle and grind hamster wheel.

It’s time to start quieting the ‘how’ and begin to trust ourselves. When we are clear on the ‘why’ of our business goals, that passion will drive our ‘how.’ The next steps in your path will be clear because you will allow yourself to ask the important questions.

“Followers mean nothing if you don’t know why they are there in the first place.” - Malorie Nicole (4:28 - 4:32)

Take some time this week to reexamine your ‘why.’ What were the driving forces that led you to start your business in the first place? Chances are, coming back to that passion will give you the energy to continue showing up for your business and for your clients.

How to get involvedConnect with Malorie Nicole on Facebook or Instagram for more on the topic of becoming abundantly clear in your life and business. Find resources and more information about Malorie Nicole’s coaching services here.

Join the Authentically Driven Coaches Group on Facebook to connect with like-minded individuals. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!