Be Ambitious

Rachelle Welling is a Photographer & Business Mentor who quit her 9-5 career when her son was only 10 months old to start her own photography business. She not only takes stunning photographs but also helps others find the same success that she did by teaching them photography and business skills! What sets her apart from other photographers in the industry is how she shows up authentically on social media to grow her brand.

In this Episode:

• Scarcity vs. Abundant Mindset
• Actionable steps to take to start your own business
• Daily habits to get you on your A game
• How to use social media to grow your brand & business
• Learning how to pivot when faced with an unexpected challenge

Quotable Moments:

"Scarcity says you're a victim, but abundance says you're in the driver's seat!"

"When I was at my desk job, I sat down and quieted my mind, and I envisioned what my ideal life would look like. I would steal 5 minutes in an empty conference room and meditate on it."

"I have learned more as a business owner than I have ever at previous jobs. Owning and operating your own small business/side hustle is literally like getting your real life MBA."

"Start getting comfortable, getting uncomfortable, and getting used to failure. Analysis by paralysis is real!"

"You can choose to be victim of your circumstances or you can take responsibility for how you choose to perceive them."

Episode Notes:

Actionable steps for starting a business:

1. Do a CODB (Cost of Doing Business).
2. Raise your prices.
3. Do it the right and legal way. File for your LLC, get business insurance, and pay your taxes.
4. Don't half ass it. Invest in your business.
5. If you don't talk about your business, no one will. Stop being afraid of sales and treat this like what it is, a business.

When Rachelle is on her A-game, she's found that this trifecta catapults her to show up as her best self:

1. Daily movement (which for me looks like 20-30 minutes of exercise)
2. Meditation (5-15 minutes, guided or unguided)
3. Journaling (I write 3 things I'm grateful for, 3 affirmations, and 5 things on my to do list)

Rachelle's advice to her 21 year old self:

1. Ask for what you need.
2. Set boundaries.
3. Outsource.
4. Join a networking group with other like-minded women.
5. Invest in your growth.

Connect with Rachelle:

Website: www.rachellewelling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelle.welling/

Caterina Passarelli is a former journalist turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, author & copywriter. She started her first online business at 21 which allowed her to resign from her news career by the age of 24. She's also the author of 6 romance novels, several of which have made it into the top 100 in their specific romance categories on Amazon!

In this episode:

• Time Management Tips
• How network marketing can prepare you for other career paths
• Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
• How to learn from and move forward when a launch doesn't go as planned.
• How to define success for yourself
• You're not too good for therapy

Quotes:

"I liked what I was doing with the news but being my own boss gave me more freedom."

"I'll make it work and if it doesn't then I'll start something else."

"For a girl who didn't even know that she wanted to be an entrepreneur I absolutely love it and the life it's given me and the freedom that I have today. I encourage everybody who's interested in doing something like that it's completely possible for them. Even if they don't see how it's possible for them the tools are out there!"

What Caterina's online business taught her:

• Learn to be self sufficient
• Structure your time/set deadlines
• Handle criticism and negativity
• How to go after your dreams

Caterina's Top Time Management Tips:

• Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy:
• https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=eat+that+frog&qid=1619828657&sr=8-1
• Make To Do List the night before or first thing in the morning
• Productivity Planner
• Time Blocking

"I like to look at myself and what I'm doing as an experiment!"

"When creating goals ask yourself WHY do you want to pursue that goal?"

"You are not too good to go to therapy"

"Stop and celebrate your wins"

"Define success for yourself"

Resources:

Connect with Caterina

TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@caterinapassarelli

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/caterinapassarelli

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/catpassarelli

Join Caterina's book email list: http://www.caterinapassarellibooks.com

Shop Caterina's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Caterina-Passarelli/e/B017JC1OJW/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1

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On this episode of Be Ambitious we talk about going for your dreams despite fear, why I started this podcast and how I'm figuring it out along the way!

In this episode:

• Intro on me, Ashley!
• What you can expect from Be Ambitious
• Where I started and why I decided to start a podcast
• Why ready is a lie!

I'm Ashley Baumann a health & business coach, wife and mother who went from being insecure, anxious and stuck in an unfulfilling corporate career to a confident, authentic and purpose driven entrepreneur. I live in Michigan with my college sweetheart Billy and adorable daughter Isabella. Podcasts have been a pivotal part of my personal and business growth and I finally got over my fear and started one!

This is your show to learn from me and other inspiring entrepreneurs on how to turn your passion into a fulfilling career and live an empowering life!

Connect with me on your fav social platform:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymbaumann/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleymbaumann17

TikTok: @ashleymbaumann