Earn Your Happy

By Lori Harder | YAP MediaBusiness Entrepreneurship

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June 02, 2022897. How To Stop Being Boring And Become An Energy Dealer
No matter what industry you’re in, you’re an energy dealer. And at the end of the day, everyone wants to feel energized. How are you making sure that you’re transferring those vibes out into the world? I don’t know about you, but I feel some resistance come up when I have a trip planned because I just think about all the work that I’m missing and my introverted side starts putting up walls. But, traveling makes me feel alive, enriches my life, and honestly, I find that getting out of my comfort zone makes me more interesting. I’m sharing why it’s crucial to shake up your routine and giving you some simple ways to make your life more interesting.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
The reasons why we continue to do new things and grow
Why business essentially boils down to energy
Trends in my social media engagement when I’m doing exciting things
Where to look for new adventures and opportunities (hint: they might be in your backyard!)
RESOURCES
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CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
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Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business
12 min
June 01, 2022896. Why You Should Lean Into The Ebbs Of Life And Find Comfort In Stillness
You know those seasons where you’re not seeing alot of results, not feeling super motivated, and everything just feels kind of monotonous? Even just reading that might make you want to run in the other direction, but those ebb periods of life are just as important as when you’re in a state of flow. Lauren and I discuss times when we’ve felt like we’re in a dormant season and how we’ve learned to trust the process and find comfort in the stillness. There are major lessons to be learned when things slow down and you’re challenged to find new containers and modalities for growth. Listen in to hear our conversation about embracing the ebbs of life.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
Professional and personal periods where where we felt out of alignment with our goals
How to make the most out of your time when you’re not in a busy season
Checking in about small shifts that need to happen for you to get excited about your vision again
Discovering the greater messages that live inside an ebb
Recognizing when you need to stop resisting rest
RESOURCES
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CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelivelylo

CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business
23 min
May 31, 2022895. What To Do If You're Afraid Of A Recession Coming
I wanted to have a conversation with Chris about what’s really going on in this uncertain economy, what he thinks is coming in the future, and how we can prepare ourselves so that we don’t experience a repeat of 2008/2009 when we had to start over from scratch. So many of us are scarred from The Great Recession, but the reality is that the majority of news outlets rely on fear mongering techniques, which just make people freeze in fear. In today's episode, Chris explains how we’ve ended up in this rapid inflation situation, why a recession is usually a self-fulfilling prophecy, and three ways that you can bulletproof yourself for whatever’s coming down the pipeline.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
Navigating negative propaganda about the economy
Debunking myths about economic recessions
Taking a critical look at your monthly spending habits
Ideas for how to create a new income stream
Why we always suggest having a 12 month reserve in your savings account
The single thing that will set us apart from having another ‘08/’09 situation
RESOURCES
Text BULLETPROOF to 310-421-0416 to get VIP early access to Chris’s new course.
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CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow Lori: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business

CONNECT WITH CHRIS
Follow Chris: @chriswharder
Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me
Listen to The Chris Harder Show
32 min
May 30, 2022894. How To Determine Which Fundraising Option Is Right For Your Business And The Importance Of Female-Founded Businesses With Fundraising Expert And Angel Investor Stef Caldwell
I’m joined by VC-backed startup operator, angel investor, author, and podcast host Stef Caldwell. She’s a champion for not just getting women a seat at the table, but actually helping female-owned businesses build their own tables. We talk about some of the reasons why women don’t pursue their big ideas, why she’s so passionate about closing the gender wealth gap, and tips for how to take that first step to starting your business. Stef breaks down the different fundraising options available for entrepreneurs and what to do when you’re feeling lost in a conversation where people are using industry jargon. We also touch on the rise of conscious VCs who believe in creating space for founders to be successful on their own terms and why that shift is so important.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
How Stef landed in the FinTech industry
Examples of how you can make every dollar you earn work for yourself
The first step to opening up the conversation around fundraising and connecting with the right investors
The link between your energy and the opportunities you attract
Tips for how to collect data and get started with your dream business
What to do if you want to fundraise, but don’t feel like you have the network
RESOURCES
Thanks to Bombas for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to bombas.com/lori to get 20% off your first purchase.
Thanks to Issuu. Sign up for a premium account and get 50% off issuu.com/podcast and use promo code LORI.
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CONNECT WITH STEF
Follow Stef on Instagram: @bystefcaldwell
Listen to PM School

CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business

ABOUT STEF
Stef Caldwell is a personal development author, vc-backed startup operator and angel investor who specializes in helping start ups & high-growth companies develop and generate revenue in new and existing sales channels. Stef has a proven track record in breaking into and closing business at the highest levels of F500 companies and commercial markets. Stef has expertise in developing strategic executive relationships, and negotiating complex deals, making her an asset to business development teams charged with building new revenue channels from scratch within aggressive timeframes and/or optimizing existing channels.

Since childhood, when she wrote a letter to the White House about race and class discrimination in her third grade classroom, she's been focused on how she can make an outsized impact & make the world a more equitable place for all. The culmination of a lifetime of focusing on how to make the world a better place translates directly into her work as an author, investor and mentor to women consumer and tech. She is the author of ManifestHer - The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Getting Unstuck, Navigating Ambiguity and Manifesting Your Biggest Dreams, which was published in Fall of 2020 and received praise from Best-Selling Authors Kim Scott (Radical Candor), Amber Rae (Choose Wonder Over Worry), Lori Harder (A Tribe Called Bliss) & Team USA Gold-Medalist, Lauren Doyle.

By day, she is the Head of Business Development & Partnerships at CircleUp, a top FinTech company using Al to make venture capital more equitable & scaling access to capital to epic entrepreneurs so they can thrive. Their top performing venture fund is both diverse (>50% female founders & >35% minority founders) and has achieved top performance marks.

By night, she is the host of PM School Podcast, an inspiring, "how I'm building this" style podcast inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs by bringing them behind the scenes with inspiring founders to hear the stories of how they ideated, started, capitalized and scaled their businesses.
55 min
May 26, 2022893. What You Need To Start EXECUTING On Your Goals
My friend and incredible entrepreneur Kim Perell coined the term ‘the execution factor' and it’s a concept that I’ve been coming back to a lot lately. I’ve realized that the reason why so many of us don’t execute on our desires and purpose is because we're not clear on what we actually want. We have too many things on our plate and we haven't learned how to set up our schedule and make time for the actions that actually move the needle. When I’m feeling stuck, I ask myself what is one thing I could do right now that would start to give me a sense of purpose and make me feel like I’m moving forward? In today’s episode, I share my accountability game plan and how I tune back into my goals when I’m feeling out of alignment.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
How I feel when I’m not making progress on my goals
My plan to make sure that I hit all my writing deadlines for my upcoming book
Discovering different areas of your life where you might need to make a small adjustment so that you stay on track
Staying focused when your to-do list feels overwhelming
RESOURCES
Big shout out to Avast for supporting Earn Your Happy. Learn more about Avast One at avast.com.
Episode 603 with Kim Perell
The Execution Factor: The One Skill that Drives Success by Kim Perell
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Jay Papasan
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CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business
18 min
May 25, 2022892. The Power Of Social Media & Why We Chose To Be Direct To Consumer
One of the biggest questions that I get asked is why we chose the direct-to-consumer (DTC) route instead of getting on the shelves of major retailers. In today’s episode, Lauren and I talk about the benefits of being DTC, how we collect data and insights about our customer base, and how we’ve harnessed the power of social media to build the Lite Pink brand before we even launch. Being able to connect to our followers and build relationships in the DMs has been an invaluable tool, especially with all the delays we’re facing. We discuss how to convert social media comments into sales and create a community of people who truly align with your brand. We also share our major takeaways from working in new and uncertain environments.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
Exciting Lite Pink updates
Learning that you can still move forward and make decisions even when you don’t have all the answers
How social media has helped us generate buzz and create the identity of Lite Pink
The advantages and challenges of both DTC and launching in retail
Creating organic reach on social media
RESOURCES
Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com!
Text LITE PINK to 310-496-8363 with your questions or topics that you want us to cover in future episodes!

CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelivelylo

CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business
30 min
May 24, 2022891. Comfort Has Consequences, Here’s Why
There’s a balance between coasting and enjoying life, but also doing things that stretch you and get you out of your comfort zone. Chris and I talk about some ways that we’ve been switching up our energy, doing things that make us grow, and setting us up for success when it comes to reaching our goals. We discuss the difference between intentional and unintentional discomforts, and what we do to stay proactive about unintentional discomforts like burnout and weight gain. Plus, Chris shares details about his newest course that’s going to help support you in this transitional economy that we’re in right now.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
Why intentional discomfort is actually a great thing
How our podcasts keep us uncomfortable and push us to have conversations that expand us
Starting with small changes and goals
Confronting where you’re choosing short term pleasure over long term happiness
The importance of committing to your goals before your environment tests you
RESOURCES
Text BULLETPROOF TO 310-421-0416 to get on the VIP early access list to Chris’ new course!
Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com!
Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!

CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow Lori: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business

CONNECT WITH CHRIS
Follow Chris: @chriswharder
Visit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me
Listen to The Chris Harder Show
22 min
May 23, 2022890. Skrewball Whiskey Co-Founder, Brittany Merrill, On Bringing Your Vision To Life, Taking Risks And Finding Your Zone Of Genius
Connecting with other women in the alcoholic beverage space is so exciting for me, and I can’t wait for you to hear today’s conversation with Brittany Merrill Yeng, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey. We talk all about how she launched this brand with her husband, her approach to scaling, and what it’s like to build business relationships. Brittany shares how she’s learned to articulate her vision and point of view, even when people around her have doubts. She has a rock-solid mindset that has kept her focused on the path forward and grounded in her beliefs that everything happens for a reason. Listen in to hear more about how Brittany runs one of the fastest-growing spirit companies!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
How Brittany convinced people that Skrewball was more than just another flavored whiskey
Getting over the initial hurdles of finding distributors and getting into the beverage industry
What Brittany would tell herself if she could go back to when she was first launching the business
The best advice that she’s received from other successful CEOs
How Brittany and her husband’s personalities and skill sets complement each other
RESOURCES
Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.
Thanks to Storyworth for sponsoring today’s show. To save $10 on your first purchase, go to storyworth.com/lori.
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CONNECT WITH BRITTANY
Follow her: @brittanymerrillyeng
Follow Skrewball Whiskey: @skrewballwhiskey
Shop and learn more about Skrewball Whiskey: skrewballwhiskey.com
CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business

ABOUT BRITTANY
Spearheading the fastest market rollout in the history of the spirits industry, Brittany Yeng, co-founder and managing partner of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, is a chemist, turned lawyer, turned spirits brand owner. Yeng was one to watch as she took her husband’s wacky idea of combining peanut butter and whiskey and turned it into a shelf-stable product and Hollywood favorite that reached national distribution in just one short year. An industry disruptor and a woman making waves in a male dominated industry, she is a highly educated woman juggling parenting while running a leading spirits company, creating a brand that goes beyond just whiskey. Skrewball is a lifestyle that is welcoming to all manner of weirdo, maverick and misfit that brings people together in a world of uncertainty. When Yeng isn’t taking over the spirits industry one bottle at a time, she enjoys spending time with her daughters and getting off the grid while traveling to far remote places with her family.
54 min
May 19, 2022889. How To Take Quantum Leaps By Full Immersion
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to The Big Leap audiobook, but something new really sticks out to me each time I go back to it. I’ve been thinking a lot about Gay Hendricks’ concept of ‘Upper Limiting’ when you are about to step a giant step into something bigger. That’s when all of the inner saboteurs, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs come back in. I’ve realized that in order to quiet those voices, I need to fully immerse myself in my goal. I share how this idea has shown up in my religious childhood, my fitness competition years, my time in network marketing, and now as I’m getting ready to launch Lite Pink. I talk about ways that I’ve safe-guarded myself to stay on track and build the mental strength that it takes to make those quantum leaps to my dreams.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
How to make sure that we’re always walking on the path of purpose
What it looks like to be fully immersed in things that light you up
Creating an environment that supports your growth
Confronting the areas of your where you’re self-sabotaging
RESOURCES
Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com!
Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!

CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business
18 min
May 18, 2022888. Listener Q&A: Navigating Imposter Syndrome And Where To Channel Your Energy
We’re answering two listener questions today about navigating imposter syndrome and figuring out where to focus your energy. Lauren and I agree that imposter syndrome isn’t necessarily a bad thing一it’s actually a sign of growth and proof that you’re evolving. We talk about how we approach uncharted territory in business with a curious and confident mindset. We also discuss how we prioritize things on our to-do lists and why it's so important to write things out. One of our go-to methods is to map out our timelines, which helps us feel less overwhelmed with everything that’s on our plate. Plus, I break down exactly how to grow your revenue and audience at the same time.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
How to embrace imposter syndrome
Figuring out the action item that is the path of least resistance to make sales
Staying flexible with where you spend your energy
The #1 quality that I see in successful entrepreneurs
RESOURCES
Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com!
Text LITE PINK to 310-496-8363 with your questions or topics that you want us to cover in future episodes!

CONNECT WITH LAUREN
Follow Lauren: @thelivelylo

CONNECT WITH LORI
Follow me: @loriharder
Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink
Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy
Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness
Listen to Girlfriends & Business
18 min

About Earn Your Happy

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Where F*ck-Yes Dreams Come To Figure It Out. This is where your boldest dreams meet the raw, messy middle—the risks, the failures, and the “WTF am I even doing?” moments.