ALIGNED with Kell Quarrell

Episode Description

In this episode, Krystal Wilson, founder of She Who Dares, shares her journey from working in child protective services to building a successful coaching business. She discusses her core values of freedom, impact, alignment, and gratitude. Krystal also explains why sales come easy to her, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and offering solutions. She shares highlights from her business journey, including overcoming fears and making a positive impact on her clients' lives. Krystal offers insights on how to differentiate between fear and intuition and the importance of grounding oneself. In this conversation, Krystal Wilson and Kell Quarrell discuss the topic of fear and overwhelm in business and life. They explore how fear can manifest in different ways, such as feeling overwhelmed and confused, and how it can hold us back from taking action. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing these fears in order to move forward. Krystal shares her personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and how she works on grounding herself and shifting her energy. They also discuss the common challenges that high-achieving women face and the importance of finding a community of like-minded individuals. The conversation concludes with Krystal's advice to lead oneself and take steps towards one's goals, even in the face of fear and uncertainty.

Takeaways

🎯Core values play a crucial role in business and personal life. Crystal's core values include freedom, impact, alignment, and gratitude.
🎯Sales can be made easier by focusing on building relationships, understanding people's needs, and offering solutions.
🎯Overcoming fears is a continuous process in business. It requires self-awareness, grounding, and differentiating between fear and intuition.
🎯Making a positive impact on clients' lives is a fulfilling aspect of entrepreneurship.
🎯Trusting intuition and taking risks are essential for personal and business growth. Fear can manifest in different ways, such as feeling overwhelmed and confused.
🎯Recognizing and addressing fears is crucial for personal and professional growth.
🎯Grounding oneself and shifting energy can help overcome overwhelm.
🎯Finding a community of like-minded individuals is important for support and growth.
🎯Taking steps towards goals, even in the face of fear and uncertainty, is key to success.

Chapters

00:00 Crystal's Background and Journey to Entrepreneurship 05:19 Core Values: Freedom, Impact, Alignment, and Gratitude 09:55 Sales: Building Relationships and Offering Solutions 13:46 Overcoming Fears and Taking Risks in Business 20:02 Trusting Intuition and Taking Risks for Growth 23:15 Recognizing Different Forms of Fear 27:28 Embracing Challenges and Resilience 30:45 Leading Yourself Towards Success

Episode Description

In this episode, Kell Quarrell shares an eight-week experiment she started on Instagram. She expresses her frustration with social media and the constant changes in algorithms and trends. Kell decides to post five reels a week for eight weeks to see what results she will get. She plans to create a variety of reels and analyze the insights to learn what works best. Kell invites listeners to follow along on her Instagram and share their own experiences with social media.

Takeaways

🎯Social media can be frustrating due to constant algorithm changes and trends.
🎯Consistency is important for success on social media.
🎯Experimenting with different types of content can help determine what works best.
🎯Analyzing insights and engagement can provide valuable information for improving social media strategy.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Social Media 01:29 The Power of Consistency 02:58 Testing and Measuring Reels 04:23 Learning from Insights and Engagement

Episode Description

In this episode, Kell and Shez discuss the decision to relaunch SheKan and the changes they are making this time around. They emphasize the importance of simplicity and fun in their decision-making process and how it aligns with their values. They also talk about the power of changing your mind and not being afraid of judgment. The episode ends with a reminder of their 30-day challenge and an invitation to join their online platform, Happiness Hub.

Takeaways

🎯The decision to relaunch SheKan was driven by their love for what they do and the desire to reach more people in a way that aligns with simplicity and fun.
🎯They have learned from past experiences and are now more focused on making decisions that serve both their clients and their business.
🎯They encourage others to not be afraid of changing their minds and to prioritize their own happiness and well-being.
🎯They are currently running a 30-day challenge and invite listeners to join their online platform, Happiness Hub.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Apology for Internet Issues 03:04 Embracing Simplicity and Fun in Decision-making 07:15 The Power of Changing Your Mind 09:11 Prioritizing Happiness and Well-being in Decision-making 36:18 Closing Remarks and Invitation   Find SheKan here - https://www.shekan.com.au/
Join Happiness Hub for just $27 here - https://www.shekan.com.au/happinesshub  

Episode Description

In this episode, Kel Quarrell talks about the importance of having a supportive community around you. She shares her experience at Adventure Week in Bali, where women formed strong connections and made significant progress in their personal and professional lives. Kel also introduces her monthly membership program, Bold Aligned Business, which provides a supportive community for women in business. She emphasizes the value of collaboration and support in achieving success.

Takeaways

🎯Having a supportive community is important in personal and professional growth.
🎯Forming connections with like-minded individuals can lead to significant progress.
🎯Bold Aligned Business provides a supportive community for women in business.
🎯Collaboration and support are key to achieving success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement 03:23 Deep Dive Sessions at Adventure Week 06:18 Bold Aligned Business Membership 08:11 The Power of Collaboration and Support 13:28 The Magic of Connection and Support 15:23 Closing Remarks

Episode Description

Heidi Warren, a commercial lawyer and founder of Law by Design, shares her journey from working at Price Waterhouse Cooper in the UK to starting her own law firm. She discusses the differences in the treatment of women in the corporate world between the UK and Australia, as well as her approach to making legal services more accessible for small businesses through fixed fees and ready-made legal templates. The conversation covers the importance of trademark registration, terms and conditions for online businesses, liability caps, intellectual property protection, and the challenges and successes of running a business as a mom. Heidi Warren shares insights and advice for small business owners, emphasizing the need for legal protection and accessible legal support.

Takeaways

🎯Heidi's experience at Price Waterhouse Cooper in the UK highlighted the positive treatment of women in the corporate world, which inspired her approach to supporting women in business.
🎯Heidi's focus on making legal services more accessible for small businesses involves using fixed fees and providing ready-made legal templates for various business needs.
🎯Small business owners should prioritize checking the trademark register before choosing a business name to avoid potential legal issues in the future. Trademark registration is crucial for protecting a business's brand and avoiding costly rebranding.
🎯Terms and conditions are essential for online businesses, especially when offering services or selling products.
🎯Liability caps in contracts provide protection against high claims and should be carefully considered.
🎯Intellectual property protection is vital for digital products, designs, and courses, safeguarding them from unauthorized use.
🎯Running a business as a mom involves challenges, pivots, and the importance of accessible legal support for small business owners.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Checking the Trademark Register 24:58 Trademark Registration and Brand Protection 27:42 Terms and Conditions for Online Businesses 28:47 Understanding Liability Caps in Contracts 32:21 Intellectual Property Protection for Digital Products 37:25 Challenges and Successes of Running a Business as a Mom

Episode Description

In this episode, Kell Quarrell reflects on her experience of learning to surf and encourages listeners to step outside their comfort zones and pursue the things they love. She emphasizes the importance of starting even if we're not good at something in the beginning and highlights the need to overcome limiting beliefs and negative self-talk. Kel also challenges listeners to consider what they've been holding themselves back from and reminds them that time will pass regardless, so they have a choice to either stay in the same place or make progress towards their goals.

Takeaways

🎯Step outside your comfort zone and pursue the things you love, even if you're not good at them in the beginning.

🎯Overcome limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that hold you back from starting or pursuing your dreams.

🎯Reflect on what you've been holding yourself back from and make a commitment to take action.

🎯Time will pass regardless, so choose to either stay in the same place or make progress towards your goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:05 Reflecting on Why We Choose Not to Do What We Love 05:24 Starting and Doing More, Even When You're Not Good 07:24 Overcoming the Ideology of Being Too Old or It Being Too Late 08:53 Avoiding Comparison and Focusing on Personal Growth 10:22 Shifting the Narrative: Time Will Pass Anyway 10:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

Episode Description

Donna Hann shares her business journey, from starting a children's party entertainment business to owning a successful dance studio. She discusses the challenges she faced, including stress, overwhelm, and the impact on her marriage and family. Donna explains how she made a mindset shift and implemented systems and processes to create a business that aligned with her values and allowed her to prioritize her well-being. She offers advice for business owners who are feeling unhappy and shares her daily habits for maintaining her health and mindset. Donna Hann and Kell Quarrell discuss the importance of self-awareness, managing energy levels, and owning your role as a business owner. They emphasize the need for women in business to prioritize self-care and create a schedule that aligns with their energy levels and personal needs. They also highlight the challenges faced by regional business women and the importance of community and support. Donna shares her journey of starting a business to support regional business women and the alignment with her own strengths and values.

Takeaways

🎯Building a successful business can come with stress and overwhelm, and it's important to prioritize your well-being.

🎯Reflect on your business and identify if it's still in alignment with your values and goals.

🎯Implement systems and processes that allow your business to operate without being dependent on you.

🎯Consider selling your business if it no longer brings you joy or aligns with your vision.

🎯Focus on self-care habits like breathing exercises, journaling, and getting enough sleep to support your well-being as a business owner. Self-awareness is key to understanding your energy levels and personal needs.

🎯Managing your energy and scheduling activities that fuel you is important for productivity and well-being.

🎯Owning your role as a business owner and prioritizing self-care is essential for success.

🎯Regional business women face unique challenges and benefit from community and support.

Chapters

00:00 Donna's Business Journey 08:11 Feeling Overwhelmed and Making a Mindset Shift 13:40 Implementing Systems and Processes 16:00 Considering Selling Your Business 27:25 Self-Awareness and Energy Management 32:45 Owning Your Role as a Business Owner 38:39 Supporting Regional Business Women 42:00 Creating a Community of Support

In this episode, Kell Quarrell discusses her decision to archive all of her Instagram posts and create a 15-post static feed. She was inspired by another member of her mastermind group who had done the same. Kell explains that this decision will allow her to focus more on authentic and organic storytelling through Instagram stories and reels, rather than spending time creating aesthetically pleasing posts. She acknowledges that this approach may not work for everyone and encourages listeners to trust what feels right for them.

Takeaways

🎯Archiving old Instagram posts and creating a static feed can free up time and allow for more authentic storytelling through stories and reels.

🎯This approach may not work for everyone, so it's important to trust what feels right for your own business.

🎯Business is a game of trial and error, so it's worth exploring new strategies and measuring their impact.

🎯Being consistent with reels and stories is key to maintaining engagement on Instagram.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Creating a Static Feed 06:31 Benefits of the New Approach 08:21 Encouragement to Explore and Trust 09:08 Consistency and Trial and Error 10:15 Conclusion

In this conversation, Angela Lockwood shares her journey in business and how she helps people focus in a highly distracting world. She discusses her early entrepreneurial ventures as a child and her passion for being of service to others. Angela also talks about the challenges she faced when her business grew rapidly and how she learned the importance of slowing down and focusing on what's important. She explains her work in helping people find slowness in their lives and make great decisions, and how she helps individuals and organizations stay focused on their priorities. Angela also shares her own strategies for maintaining focus and productivity. Angela Lockwood shares her strategy for maximizing productivity by understanding her brain and energy flow. She has found that her peak focus is from 5:00 am to 8:30 am, so she schedules her deep work during this time. By doing more in a shorter period of time with less effort, she is able to be more productive and have more energy. Angela's deep work includes tasks like writing proposals, designing workshops, and working on her books. She emphasizes the importance of creating a distraction-free environment and planning ahead to ensure focus and productivity.

Takeaways

🎯Being in business and being of service to others has always been a passion for Angela Lockwood since she was a child.

🎯Rapid growth in business can lead to overwhelm and the need to reassess priorities.

🎯Slowing down and focusing on what's important is crucial for success and satisfaction in life and business.

🎯Understanding your energy flow and finding strategies to stay focused can greatly improve productivity and effectiveness. Understand your brain and energy flow to maximize productivity.

🎯Schedule deep work during your peak focus time.

🎯Do more in a shorter period of time with less effort.

🎯Create a distraction-free environment and plan ahead for focus

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Angela's Business Journey
08:27 Challenges of Rapid Growth and the Shift to Slowing Down
14:57 Helping People Find Slowness in a Distracting World
30:11 Effortless Productivity: Doing More in Less Time
36:32 Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World

In this episode, Kell Quarrell discusses the importance of aligning your business with your values, priorities, vision, beliefs, and skills. She emphasizes the need to understand what success means to you and to make it the guiding principle in your decision-making. Kell also introduces a free resource, the Business Alignment Blueprint, to help listeners assess their current alignment and make necessary changes. She invites women in business to join her membership community, Bold Aligned Business, for further support and accountability.

You can download Kell's Business Alignment Blueprint HERE!

Takeaways

🎯Aligning your business with your values, priorities, vision, beliefs, and skills is crucial for success and fulfillment.

🎯Understanding what success means to you and making it your North Star in decision-making is essential.

🎯Assessing your current alignment and making necessary changes can help you create a business and life that align with your goals and values.

🎯Joining a supportive community like Bold Aligned Business can provide clarity, accountability, and support in various areas of your business.

Chapters

00:00 Aligning Your Business with Your Values and Priorities 06:24 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 09:09 Examining Beliefs and Mindset 10:06 Evaluating Skills and Acquiring New Ones 12:59 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 15:44 Joining a Supportive Community for Accountability and Growth