Earn Your Happy

In case you missed it, today’s special episode is pulled directly from a live panel from the Powerhouse Women 2023 Event! I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some of the most brilliant minds in the business and branding world – Lindsey Schwartz, Amy Porterfield, and Ronne Brown. Together, we discussed everything you need to know about confidently launching your business, building your personal brand, marketing your best-selling products, and connecting with your community. We also shared our predictions about the future of digital memberships and courses so you can get ahead of the market. Take some notes because these expert insights and actionable tips are just what you need to scale your business to new heights.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

- How to create momentum when launching your business 

- The ways your personal brand will fuel your business brand 

- The #1 thing that will slow your growth as an entrepreneur 

- Tips for rebranding your offer or product without changing the content 

- What we see for the future of digital marketing and online courses 

- Advice for connecting to your audience, following your gut, and pivoting powerfully

RESOURCES

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH LINDSEY

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CONNECT WITH AMY

Follow Amy: @amyporterfield 

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Listen to Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield 

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

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Staying in your comfort zone is the fastest one-way ticket to failure. If you want to be a mover in your industry, you need to put your stake in the ground, take risks, and follow your gut (and your biggest fears!). Today, I encourage you to embrace change in the world so you can stay ahead of the market and understand the evolving needs of your community. Remember – it will never be the “right” time to take action, so make that big move TODAY! 

IN THIS EPISODE:

- Trust your gut – your inner voice will guide you in the right direction

- How to overcome the fear of change 

- Why the most challenging times will lead to the most growth

- Tips for staying ahead in the rapidly changing market 

- There's never a perfect time to take action

RESOURCES

- Enroll in my FREE “Aligned” course HERE

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Fear and uncertainty are all around us. Getting caught up in negative information and conspiracy theories circling around social media is easy, but dwelling on potential disasters won't help. Instead, you need to focus on positivity and productivity today! In this episode, we share strategies for avoiding negativity overload, seeking positive influences outside of social media, and concentrating on what you can control and create. Think about it – all the time you spend consuming negativity online can be dedicated to learning a new skill or developing your business. We know it can be challenging, but you have to fight to stay positive and creative. 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

- Strategies for limiting exposure to negative news and information on social media

- How to actively seek out positive influences and learning opportunities

- Tips for breaking the addiction to drama and fear 

- Why staying positive and proactive leads to better outcomes in challenging times

RESOURCES

- DM me the word POWER on Instagram for The Power Nine

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

CONNECT WITH CHRIS

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Visit Chris’ Website: chrisharder.me 

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If you want to unlock the secrets of an extraordinary life, Colleen Wachob is your ultimate guide. She is the co-founder and CEO of mindbodygreen and co-author (with her husband Jason) of the new book, The Joy of Well-being, a treasure trove of wisdom with insights into living a life filled with wellness and joy. Colleen joins me today to discuss finding your true purpose, prioritizing a healthy lifestyle (physically, mentally, financially), and growing alongside a community. 

Our chat primarily focuses on connection and how nurturing your human connections and cultivating community will actually extend your life expectancy. We talk about how to cut out toxic relationships, focus on what brings you joy, and connect with like-minded people. Plus, we touch on her incredible new book and how it's a roadmap for those seeking a life that resonates with their unique definition of well-being. Listen in because, trust me, Colleen is someone you want to learn from! 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

- How to define your purpose (that brings you joy)

- Simple actions you can take to start feeling better right now

- Tips for building meaningful connections and cultivating a supportive community 

- Exploring the core message of The Joy of Well-being 

- The endless ways you can connect with something bigger than yourself 

- Why your financial well-being is tied to your health, joy, and purpose 

RESOURCES

- For more brilliant tips from Natalie Ellis, listen & download the bossbabe podcast HERE 

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH COLLEEN 

Follow mindbodygreen: mindbodygreen

Buy The Joy of Well-being

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

I am no longer a person who is defined by anxiety and depression. I owe this to my ability to seek out challenges and be highly resilient to whatever life throws at me. It's easy to prioritize comfort and the familiar, but avoiding challenges will rob you of the joy and fulfillment you deserve. Scientific findings show that conquering challenges releases dopamine, and this rush of dopamine can be a powerful source of confidence and personal growth. Today, I encourage you to seek out new challenges, leave your monotonous routine, and foster an environment of resilience.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- The relationship between challenges and happiness

- How to build a solid foundation of self-confidence and resilience 

- Tips for injecting fresh energy into your life and releasing feelings of boredom, anxiety, and exhaustion 

- Ways to actively seek out challenges related to your fears or aspirations

RESOURCES

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Feedback often has a negative connotation, but today, Chris and I want to show you how it can be a valuable tool for growth and progress. We walk you through a 12-step approach to providing feedback and offer advice on how to deliver feedback to your teams and employees effectively. Plus, we share personal stories of how feedback positively impacted our marriage and professional relationships. By implementing these strategies in your own life, you can foster stronger connections and greater success. Feedback is not about criticism, it's about using it as a catalyst for growth! 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

- Shifting your perspective of feedback from criticism to an opportunity for growth

- Tips for having tough conversations and addressing feedback directly 

- The 12-step approach for delivering feedback

- Creating a culture of consistent and open feedback 

RESOURCES

- Check out the GrowthDay App HERE

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

CONNECT WITH CHRIS

Follow Chris: @chriswharder

Visit Chris’ Website: chrisharder.me 

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In this episode, Veena Jetti, an incredible multifamily investor and founder of Vive Funds, joins me to dive into real estate investment, personal growth, and inclusion. Veena has just surpassed $1 billion in transactions, primarily due to her dedication to both professional success and emotional well-being. She is a featured speaker at the upcoming Girlfriends and Business event, and today, Veena shares her insights on achieving a work-life balance, overcoming imposter syndrome, and navigating emotional labor.

Veena is a huge advocate for diversity and inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated fields. Drawing from her experience as a woman of color in the finance world, she explores the importance of diverse voices in decision-making and its positive impact on companies. We touch on time management techniques, finding the right support systems, and cultivating a mindset that propels growth and success. Listen in if you're ready to take charge of your career, personal life, and impact on the world! 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

- Why imposter syndrome will continue to manifest regardless of monetary success 

- Tips for structuring your day, outsourcing tasks, and prioritizing high-quality family time 

- How to release your guilt and allow yourself to focus on what truly matters

- Understanding emotional and invisible labor within your relationships

- The importance of diversity and inclusivity in businesses 

RESOURCES

- Book rec: Fed Up by Gemma Hartley

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH VEENA 

Follow Veena: @veenajetti

Check out Vive Funds: vivefunds.com 

Join Veena’s Facebook Community: Mastering Multifamily

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Confession: I'm struggling to maintain an online persona that aligns with who I am in real life. I know this is rooted in fear of criticism or backlash, and it's holding me back from expressing my authentic self and making genuine connections with my audience. If you're in the same boat, know you're not alone! In this episode, I'm challenging myself to embrace my gift for storytelling on all of my platforms and inviting you to take a moment to reflect on your online presence. What parts of your true self are you not revealing? 

IN THIS EPISODE:

- Tips for finding your authentic voice in your online persona 

- Overcoming the fear of revealing your whole self on social media

- Connecting with your message so your audience will connect with you 

- Advice for staying committed to the slow but meaningful journey toward authenticity

RESOURCES

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

Balancing professionalism and authenticity can be tricky. Am I being professional, or am I being inauthentic and reserved? Ultimately, there is no right way to be other than yourself! Today, Chris and I open up about our ongoing exploration of being fully ourselves in the public eye and share our tips for maintaining authenticity while meeting societal expectations. We know this process can be challenging and uncomfortable, but by accepting your journey of finding yourself, you will live a more satisfying and enjoyable life, despite any outside criticism.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

- The challenge of maintaining authenticity while sticking to professional expectations 

- Understanding that personal growth is constantly evolving

- Overcoming the fear of negative comments or backlash 

- Tips for experimenting with authenticity in different modalities 

RESOURCES

- Text WORKSHOP to 310-496-8363 to get on the VIP text list for the Girlfriends & Business Workshop! 

- Text ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 to get information on our next roundtable event.

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness

CONNECT WITH CHRIS

Follow Chris: @chriswharder

Visit Chris’ Website: chrisharder.me 

Listen to The Chris Harder Show

Financial expert and entrepreneurial mentor Mel Abraham is here to share how to transform your money journey step-by-step. He highlights the wealth-building habits that everyone should be building, including how to get started with saving, paying down destructive debt, and automatically investing. 

We all have money stories that create limiting beliefs about what we can achieve financially, but Mel has an amazing strategy for getting to the root of those narratives and shifting those thoughts. He also highlights the most impactful lessons he’s learned from his financial challenges, including losing millions of dollars and missing out on investing because of fear. 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

- How legacy is created in everyday moments 

- Why Mel believes wealth is measured in time, not money 

- A simple way to get proactive about your financial goals 

- The reality of rising interest rates

- The #1 mistake Mel sees people make when they start investing 

- Proof that it’s never too early or too late to start building wealth 

RESOURCES

- Sign up for Affluence Live TODAY!

- Enroll in my FREE “Aligned” course HERE

- Bankrate 

- Wealthfront 

- Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts. 

CONNECT WITH MEL

Follow Mel: @melabraham9 

Learn more about Mel: melabraham.com 

Listen to The Affluent Entrepreneur Show 

CONNECT WITH LORI

Follow me: @loriharder

Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy

Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness