Behind Their Business

Have you ever been at the point in your life where you have to choose between feeding your children or paying the rent to keep a roof over their heads?For Dr. Amanda Barrientez, this was a harsh reality that she had to face. 
Listen as she shares how she went from desperation as she battled the shame, fear, and uncertainty of the future to building and maintaining a successful 6-figure business!

A few of the key points discussed include: 

• [0:56] Amanda's journey from food stamps to a 6-figure business
• [5:08] Failures Amanda experienced while building her business
• [12:08] Tips and advice about the journey of building a business
• [22:45] Amanda's specific affirmations and reminders for others

CONNECT WITH AMANDA BARRIENTEZ

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Have you ever struggled to find the perfect balance of having a relationship and a business that's supportive & healthy with open lines of communication? 

Or maybe you've tried to find the balance but you're still struggling to communicate and have your needs met from your life and business partners?

Listen to Rachel Elder as she discusses the delicate balance of communicating effectively while maintaining a new business and successful relationship. 
A few of the key points discussed include: 

• [1:17] Rachel's start of her business
• [6:23] The start of Rachel's relationship with her husband and how that affected her business journey
• [15:08] Helpful tips for maintaining a positive relationship from her journey
• [23:38] The connections of motherhood, her business, and her relationship
• [29:19] Professional advice to others who are struggling

CONNECT WITH RACHEL ELDER

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook Group

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Have you ever set unrealistic expectations when thinking about planning your weekly meals while trying to run a business? 

What happens when we overcommit or try to plan too many meals in our week? Is there a way to bring back the lost art form of sitting down for a family meal and freeing up additional time to relax after a long day?

Listen to Tricia Clark discuss the unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves as women and business owners and how we can give ourselves the grace to realistically manage our time and meals.
A few of the key points that are discussed include: 

• [1:21] Tricia's journey with her business.
• [9:16] Tricia's juggle with a traditional job while starting her business.
• [14:34] The lost art form of meal planning and how Tricia shares her emotions.
• 18:01] Tricia's best tips on meal planning when feeling overwhelmed.
• [25:28] Tricia's family life and incorporating her love of cooking. 

CONNECT WITH TRICIA CLARK

• Connect with Tricia Clark on Instagram

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Have you been expected to follow the same path or traditions set forth by your family? Were you molded through traditions, culture, and yet struggled to break free, to mold your own destiny, follow your own path? 

Don't miss this episode as Lilian Sue dives deep into the expectations that were put upon her by her family. Listen to how those expectations affected her and how she veered from the path to carve her own way while suffering from a chronic illness. 

Although there were obstacles and her family's disapproval, Lilian broke free to pursue her dreams of starting her own business and thrived because of it!

A few of the key points discussed include: 

• [1:04] Lilian's background - family, culture and why she wanted to start a business
• [8:24] The traditions that Lilian broke and the challenges she faced and overcome
• [23:22] How Lilian's parents reacted to her life of entrepreneurship 
• [24:36] Lilian's chronic illness - how it started & how she manages it today

CONNECT WITH LILIAN SUE

• Connect with Lilian Sue on Instagram
• Visit Lilian's LinkedIn

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW

• Learn more about the podcast and donate: behindtheirbusiness.com
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Jan Cavelle's world shifted when she suddenly found herself divorced, broke, and single with two small children. Her life had turned upside down. She never saw it coming. The life she had always envisioned was torn away, leaving her terrified for the future and how to care for her two children. 
One day, while sitting at her kitchen, the stress of this new life was almost too much for her to handle. She could have cried and been angry at the way life had taken a drastic turn but she didn't. She dusted herself off and only knew one thing at the time. She had two children that needed her. 
Listen to the emotion, the impact of her decisions, and how she had turned her life, and those of her children, around. She built a multi-million dollar business and didn't let the obstacles keep her down!

• How Jan's journey started; from nearly divorced and single mother to starting her own business [1:04]
• Pinpointing the mistakes of running her own business [14:09]
• Jan's the management team and the emotional decisions she had to make [19:10]
• What Jan has been up to since starting and selling her empire [24:07]
• Advice for single mothers who want to start a business [25:36]

CONNECT WITH JAN CAVELLE

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• Connect with Jan on LinkedIn
• Connect with Jan on Twitter

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW

• Learn more about the podcast and donate: behindtheirbusiness.com
• Connect with Behind Their Business podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheirbusiness
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Have you ever been in a 9-5 toxic environment and too scared to make the leap? Have you found yourself beyond stressed and not knowing where or how to achieve all you’ve dreamed? Listen to Taylor Parker and the toxicity of the work environment that she experienced in her 9-5. Despite the fear of the unknown and the obstacles she faced, Taylor made that change and shares about what it took for her to make that leap to have the life that she had dreamed of!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• [1:29] Taylor’s journey and what lead her to leave the 9-5 toxic environment
• [7:28] Specific examples of the toxic culture that Taylor experienced
• [13:57] Advice to somebody in the 9-5 toxic environment who might want to leave but who are too scared to make that commitment
• [23:28] What a “traditional” day looks like for Taylor and when she is most productive

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR PARKER

• Visit Taylor’s website
• Connect with Taylor on Instagram
• Visit Taylor’s Facebook

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW

• Learn more about the podcast and donate: behindtheirbusiness.com
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Have you ever wondered if it was possible to have a work-life balance, while still maintaining relationships? Garin Dem discusses the path she took, how she navigated the decision to leave the corporate world and start her own business while struggling to find that balance of social life and relationships.
If this sounds like you or if you're struggling with trying to find the balance, listen to how Garin Dem has worked hard to design her consulting platform to empower entrepreneurs to build and grow with success to become better leaders in their field through mastering mindset and action towards their goals. 
With several years of experience in training, development, and executive consulting, she is pulling back the curtain by helping others in advancing both personally and professionally while maintaining the balance of life.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• [1:27] Garin's journey into owning her own business
• [2:52] The corporate world while maintaining training and a leadership role
• [3:31] The catalyst that made Garin realize that corporate life wasn’t for her
• [4:43] The path of Garin's 9-5 life while building her business
• [8:04] Saying no is okay
• [12:02] The balance of work and life
• [15:32] How prioritizing today works for Garin
• [21:43] How Garin balances life between her business and family

CONNECT WITH GARIN DEM

• Connect with Garin on Instagram
• Visit Garin's Facebook 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW

• Learn more about the podcast and donate: behindtheirbusiness.com
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• Join our Community & Get Free, Weekly Trainings

The last few years have been filled with ups and downs for everyone, whether in business, career, or personal life. But, how many of us are courageous enough to get back up when we fall and use our challenges as learning experiences? Sophie Zollman is here on the show today to share with us how she came back stronger when she lost her six-figure business and the importance of your loved ones supporting you through the rough times.Sophie is a Certified Online Business Manager, Social Media Manager, and Customer Acquisition Specialist who helps successful coaches and consultants ready for next-level marketing, operations, and admin services to scale their business. She is also the host of the podcast called Building Your Empire with SophieZo!We talked about how she lost all her business in 2019 and came back better than ever. Her story is going to be an inspiration to a lot of people who are going through some hard times right now!
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• [01:11] - Her business timeline
• [04:47] - She shares the moment when her business of 6 figures crumbled to the ground
• [07:53] - About her digital marketing agency 
• [09:55] - Background of her home life and relationships while running a business
• [19:48] - Her advice for the listeners

CONNECT WITH SOPHIE ZOLLMAN

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• Connect on Facebook
• Connect on Twitter
• Connect on LinkedIn:
• Visit Sophie's website: 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW

• Learn more about the podcast and donate: behindtheirbusiness.com
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Have you ever felt like you are not qualified or equipped to do a job because you don't have a specific college degree or diploma? Or, do you feel that your career is interfering with motherhood and, because of this, you must take a break from your career?

If you do, listen to this wonderful, inspiring high school dropout and mother of five, Yael Bendahan! She's managed to balance both her roles of mom and business owner beautifully.

Yael is a Digital Visibility and Marketing Strategist. She dropped out of high school and got married at the age of 18. She has now built a business from the comfort of her home. 

In this episode, we talked about how she manages her business while raising her family and her philosophy on having babies, and how it actually affects her business.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• [01:35] - Yael's backstory and why she started her business
• [06:19] - Things that she didn't realize she had to deal with while getting the business up and running
• [10:15] - What things look like in Yael's house with five children and her philosophy on having babies and how it affects her business
• [17:31] - What has changed in her philosophy from then, when she had one child to now when she has five children
• [20:47] - What success means to Yael
• [25:29] - Yael shares her thoughts on motherhood

CONNECT WITH YAEL:

• Connect with Yael on Instagram
• Visit Yael's Website
• Visit Yael's LinkedIn
• Visit Yael's Facebook

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW

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How often do you experience self-trust, self-doubt, and “imposter syndrome”? Is it hindering you from starting or moving forward in your business? If so, maybe you need a shift in your perspective of these things and how to differentiate between the three. In this episode, you'll hear from Personal Style Coach Elyse Holladay. She shares with us her perspective on “imposter syndrome and how she differentiates between that, self-trust and self-doubt. 
She also shares her journey and the fears she experienced in becoming a Personal Style Coach. The way Elyse has defined imposter syndrome has allowed her to overcome the doubt of her capabilities and trust herself to serve others by helping them find their unique style.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• [1:52] The Beginning of Elyse’s Styling Business• [4:54] 10 Year Statistic for Women In Careers• [10:24] What Exactly Is a Personal Style Coach• [14:28] Coming Up with The Idea Of Personal Style Coaching• [19:58] Differentiating Between Self Doubt and Imposter Syndrome• [30:48] Doing the Internal Work and Reaching Different Levels of Confidence
CONNECT WITH ELYSE HOLLADAY

• Connect with Elyse on Instagram
• Visit Elyse's website

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW

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• Connect with Behind Their Business podcast on Instagram:instagram.com/behindtheirbusiness
• Join our Community & Get Free, Weekly Trainings