Are we allowed to say that?

Are we allowed to say that?

By Bec Sadek and Shannon BoyleBusinessMarketing
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Are we allowed to say that? episodes

  • From Multi-Million Dollar High to PTSD & Back: Jade Hooper’s Rebuild

    This week, we sit down with Jade Hooper—a multi–million dollar earner who knows firsthand what it takes to come back stronger after Network Marketing PTSD.

    If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep up, the fear of failure, or the weight of industry burnout—this is the episode for you. Jade’s journey is proof that true leaders aren’t defined by their hits alone, but by how they rise after they fall.

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    @Shannonboyle

    @BecSadek

    @JadeHooper 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Nail Your Niche Without Losing Your Personality

    Ever feel like you have to choose between being ‘that expert’ in your niche or being your fun, quirky self? 

    Spoiler: You don’t have to.

    In this episode, we break down how to lock in a clear niche and infuse it with your unique life + personality—so you become the go-to expert and someone people genuinely want to follow.

    FIND US ON SOCIAL 

    @Becsadek

    @Shannonboyle 

    38 min
  • Dabbler vs. Committed: Why “Doing the Reps” Wins Every Time

    In this week’s episode, we strip it back to the two game-changing truths that separate dabblers from high-achievers:

    1. Dabbling Doesn’t Deliver
      Jumping between companies, or going in and out in your current business, kills momentum, buries confidence, and keeps you stuck in trial mode.
    2. The Compound Power of Daily Reps
      Consistent, focused practice is what actually builds skill, authority, and results. Show up day after day, and the small wins stack into big breakthroughs.

    If you’re tired of wondering why nothing “clicks,” hit play and discover how swapping dabbling for dedication finally makes your efforts pay off.

    FIND US ON SOCIAL 

    @Becsadek

    @Shannonboyle 

    28 min
  • The Content Creator Reboot: Stop Consuming, Start Creating

    In this week’s episode, we tackle how to break free from endless scrolling and build a content system that actually works—even on uninspired days.

    Here’s what we discuss:

    • Auditing your social: Why taking a few minutes to review what’s working (and what isn’t) unlocks your next big ideas.
    • Curbing the unintentional scroll: Simple mindset shifts and micro-actions to replace rabbit-hole browsing with productive brainstorming.
    • Batching when inspired: How capturing ideas in the moment gives you a reservoir of content to draw from when you hit a creative slump.

    If you’re ready to move from passive consumer to confident creator, hit play now! 

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    @Becsadek

    @shannonboyle

    32 min
  • Summer Momentum: Turning Excuses into Opportunity

    Summer isn’t just for beach days and barbecues—it’s separation season, when leaders are built by what they choose to do (or not do) while everyone else is pausing. In this episode, we dig into how the habits you form now will show up in your business come fall.

    🔥 Why “Excuse Season” Is a Choice

    • Every season has its objections: vacations, kids home, slower inboxes.
    • You can either let those become excuses… or turn them into opportunities to stand out.
    • Mindset shift: Notice your excuse patterns—and flip them into action prompts.

    🔑 Summer as “Separation Season”

    🍂 What Happens Now Shows Up in Fall

    • Habits compound: every “no excuse” action today seeds your Q4 success.
    • Consistency in summer creates runway for big launches, holiday pushes, and year-end growth.
    • Challenge for you: Pick your DMO today, commit for the next 30 days, and watch what happens come September.


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    @Becsadek

    @ShannonBoyle 

    31 min
  • The Unsexy Stuff That Makes a network marketing Business Last

    You know what doesn’t get likes?

    → Following up when no one responded the first time.
     → Saying the same story in a slightly better way.
     → Making content even when you're not in the mood.
    → Building systems so your business runs on something other than willpower.

    This week, we’re talking about the stuff no one claps for—but that actually keeps a business alive.

    Because the truth is: most people are chasing hype.
     But hype doesn’t hold your business together—systems do.

    In this episode, we’re diving into:

    • What most people skip because it’s not flashy (and why that’s stalling their growth)
    • The unsexy habits we’ve built behind the scenes that actually scale
    • Why “consistency” isn’t the goal—repeatability is
    • What we rely on during messy weeks, low-energy days, or when life just isn’t vibing

    This is your permission to stop scrambling… and start building something that lasts.

    Because sustainable success isn’t loud.
     But it is the reason we’re still here.

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    Grab yourself some happy juice here to calm your nervous system 

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    Come hang with us on social 

    @Becsadek

    @Shannonboyle 

    52 min
  • When You Feel Like Everyone’s Passing You… Do This

    Ever feel like everyone on your feed is blowing up, leveling up, hitting big milestones… and you’re just over here refreshing your notifications?

    This episode is for the person feeling like they’re falling behind.
     Like momentum skipped them.
     Like it’s taking longer than it should.

    We’re not just talking comparison.
     We’re talking about the quiet shame that shows up when you start to believe maybe it’s you.

    Inside this episode:

    🔹 Why you're not lazy or broken—you’re in a very human moment
    🔹 What to do when comparison creeps in
    🔹 The truth about how people market their wins to trigger your FOMO
    🔹 What actually builds momentum (hint: it’s not scrolling and spiraling)
    🔹 Why building something real will always take longer—but last longer
    🔹 How to reset your energy and show up today (without faking it)

    “Sometimes, the work that no one sees is building the results everyone will see.”

    This is the belief boost you didn’t know you needed.

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    @BECSADEK

    @SHANNONBOYLE 

    38 min
  • Calling Out Network Marketing ICKS So We Can All Lead Better

    This week, we’re calling out the real network marketing ICKS. 

     Not the surface stuff… the behind-the-scenes habits that quietly chip away at trust, credibility, and leadership energy.

    This episode isn’t about throwing shade.
     It’s about cleaning it up so we can lead in a way that actually builds belief in this business model again.

    We’re breaking down:

    🚩 Asking your downline to order just so you can hit rank
     🚩 Shouting out big ranks like it was “just consistency” (when it wasn’t)
     🚩 Using old before/afters to promote a new product
     🚩 Celebrating only the top 1%—and leaving the rest invisible
     🚩 Jumping from company to company like it’s a new pair of leggings
     🚩 And that awkward phase when all your content becomes subtle jabs at the company you just left 😬

    🚩 And yes even going to talk collagen and peptide wars 🤣

    But we don’t stop there.

    We’re also giving you better ways to lead:
     ✨ What to say instead
    ✨ And how to shift from “ick” to integrity

    This is the leadership glow-up the industry needs.

    FIND US ON SOCIAL

    @Becsadek

    @Shannonboye

    42 min
  • Your Brand Is Boring Because Your Visuals Are: Why Most Content Gets Ignored

    Ever wonder why your content isn’t landing—even when the caption’s fire?

    It’s not the algorithm.
     It’s not that your story isn’t powerful.
     It’s your visuals.

    This week, we’re calling out the brand killer no one talks about: lazy images, cropped-out faces, 2010 party dresses, and content that looks like a potato. 🥔💀

    And we’re joined by special guest Sarah Nimarota, a top leader who recently grew her Instagram from a few thousand followers to almost 20K.

    If you want to build a magnetic brand and a business people trust, you can’t ghost the visual side of your presence.

    We’re diving into:
     ✨ Why skipping fresh photos and video is costing you credibility
     ✨ The line between relatable and forgettable
    ✨ Simple fixes to upgrade your vibe (no pro gear needed)
    ✨ Smart ways to reuse content without looking stuck in 2019
    ✨ Why your image isn’t vanity—it’s trust

    This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
     Because if your audience can’t see you—they’re not buying from you.

    🎧 Press play now and get ready to glow up your brand energy.
     Then come say hi in the DMs and tell us what visual sin you’re quitting first 👀

    CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL 

    @Becsadek

    @ShannonBoyle 

    @SarahNimarota

    50 min
  • Stop falling for these network marketing tricks and 10X your sales

    What if your biggest blocks in network marketing weren’t strategy... but habits you don’t even realize you’re making?

    In this episode, we’re talking about 4 common (and costly) mistakes that keep well-meaning network marketers from building real connection—and real income.

    These aren’t surface-level tips. We’re going deeper with the real talk your sideline bestie would give you by the pool:

    ✨ Why sending a PDF too soon can kill a convo
     ✨ How trying to “be everywhere” makes you invisible
     ✨ What happens when people feel pitched—not seen
     ✨ The truth about product-only content (and what’s missing)

    Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been in the game a while, this is your permission slip to simplify, humanize, and show up differently.

    🎧 Grab your earbuds and come hang—we’re dropping truth bombs, not shame.

    Let’s keep the convo going:
    DM us your biggest “aha” from today’s episode over on social

    @Becsadek

    @shannonboyle 


    35 min

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Welcome to the "Are We Allowed to Say That?" Show! 🎙️

Join your hosts Shannon Boyle and Bec Sadek as they dive into all things network marketing—with a healthy dose of…