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On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin interviews her husband Joe Burke. Joe runs a golf company in Southern California. He is smart with numbers and able to separate the emotions from business decisions, making him one of Kristin’s most trusted business consultants. Join us as we discuss how Kristin and Joe met, how a couple can learn to grow together, the importance of communication, dealing with conflicts, and how to support one another as a couple.

Joe also gives advice on how one can support their partner in business and learn to adjust to a new lifestyle with an entrepreneur, as well as what “fighting for the good days” means to him.

Episode Highlights

06:28 As far as telling people how to grow together, I don’t think there’s a secret recipe behind it. I think it’s how much you’re willing to give each other.

18:56 Everybody always used to ask what the key to success for our relationship was, and I kind of joke but I said it was our time apart. We’re both very strong, independent people and we get to spend a lot of great time together, but we also have our own space.

22:05 At the end of the day, all the way from high school to college to your early business career to mine, and to where we are today, we motivate each other and ultimately want to succeed for each other.

25:01 I’m not a ”grass is greener on the other side” kind of a person but I think that there’s always bigger, better opportunities out there if you’re willing to open your eyes, see them and look for them, and then put the work in.

30:32 We have to fight for those good days. We have to put in the groundwork and the day-to-day work to have those moments that are spectacular.

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On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin interviews Itika Oldwine, the owner of Oldvine Florals in Los Angeles and Oldvine Fragrance. Join us as we discuss what it is like to design floral arrangements for A-list events and celebrities, how the pandemic required Itika to revolutionize her business model and what it's like to launch a second business as a new momma.

Itika talks about business challenges, progress and goals, what inspires her when she’s creating her beautiful floral arrangements, building trust with her clients and customers and much more.

07:00 As a creative I just follow what I feel, and it turns out to be beautiful.

09:17 I know people are depending on me and I don't want to let them down. It is being able to look at that person and say, “I did the best that I could do for you.”

15:55 For me, failure is not an option. We’re going to get to what we have to get to to make sure everything is successful.

20:23 A lot of times, people don’t ask. They have this assumption that they’ll be bothering people or others aren’t going to do it as well. I ask for a lot of help.

22:24 If you have an idea, if you’re passionate about something, if you work really hard, if you surround yourself with great people then whatever you want to accomplish, you can do it.

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On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Desiree Maya who has over 15 years of consulting experience and is a credentialed Transformational Coach. Desiree focuses on helping her clients crush their self-limiting beliefs and embrace the unique individuals that they are. She is also the host of the Born Unbreakable podcast where she features inspirational guests with unbreakable spirits and stories of perseverance and growth. 

Today, Desiree joins us to talk about how you can use your mindset in achieving your goals. She shares some stories about her journey as a coach and helping other people. Desiree also talks about building confidence, how to fight negative thoughts, how to handle your limiting beliefs and much more. Desiree also shares some great advice when it comes to building your success. 

Episode Highlights

05:48 My motto is to be unapologetically you and I think I had to go on my own journey with that before I could believe it myself.

09:24 We're not here to satisfy everyone's desires of what they want for us. We're here to be the best version of ourselves and enrich the lives of those around us. Those who accept us and don't judge us are the ones that are meant to be there.

11:38 Being in a state of curiosity means that you can ask questions that open a dialogue of being in a space of mutual understanding. Most times, people don't have mal intent, it's just that they don't have the context or enough information to understand where you lie.

13:11 The first thing that I'd say about confidence is that it starts from the inside out.

26:47 It's easy for us to see other people at their best, and to see ourselves at our worst, because we know what that darkness looks like. We've been there. 

31:45 I think that people are here because they want to challenge themselves and they're okay, even if they're a little scared to be uncomfortable.

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Hey goal achievers, happy new year! On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Nisu Patel who is a Financial Advisor and Growth & Development Director at Northwestern Mutual. Last year, Nisu was honored as one of Northwestern Mutual’s top financial planning advisors in the country. He is the second youngest advisor to achieve this esteemed forum status and is the youngest within his home state of Alabama. 

Today, Nisu gives us some of his best advice when it comes to achieving big goals. He talks about his journey from growing up around small businesses to becoming a successful financial advisor. 

Episode Highlights

03:35 There were a lot of lessons I took away. There were some lessons that I wanted to replicate that I had seen, but then there were also lessons that I observed that I wanted to make sure I avoided as well. 

09:45 In 2021 I went back to being a solo entrepreneur and solo business owner, and that forced me to focus on the most important variables and the variables that drove action in my business. This allowed me to be laser-focused and that laser focus, that kind of dedication, also raised my self-awareness within my business. 

16:30 For me, having faith, trusting the process, having a game plan and believing in what you're doing allows you to be more abundant.

18:40 I think when you're talking about people and surrounding yourself with mentors, it's important to understand who they are and where they're at in life.

21:38 Investing in my business helped me accelerate my goals and timelines, and the growth that I've had. 

31:07 I think it's important to put pen to paper and set deadlines during your thinking time.

33:57 I've got to make sure that I'm feeding my mind good fuel, because whatever we're dripping into our brain, that becomes reality. 

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On the last episode of Elite Achievement for 2021, we are diving into the top lessons Kristin learned throughout the year. Reflecting is a critical element in the goal-setting process. It’s important to keep in touch with what you’ve learned as well as the habits and behaviors you want to let go of. 

Tune in to this insightful episode and learn from Kristin as she shares what has helped her grow personally and professionally this year. Make sure to look back and think about your own habits and behaviors that helped you evolve throughout 2021 so you’ll be able to take them with you for the coming year.

Episode Highlights

03:01 I’ve learned a long time ago that intentionally pausing is really helpful for me to get clear on what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. 

03:55 Sometimes we can get so caught up in what we didn't achieve that we lose sight of the bigger picture.

05:39 By brainstorming to get this process going, I removed the pressure of figuring it all out at once and I gave myself dedicated time to get clear on what I really wanted to create. 

07:17 Learn to recognize the difference between push and flow. 

09:09 In order to remain in flow, I'm learning to lean into my intuition more. I'm learning to trust myself more. I'm learning I need to stop looking outside of myself for answers, and start looking within for what works for my business.

13:52 Once I realized that the people I hire have more time and the skillset to complete the task I'm hiring them for, it really helped me embrace delegation. 

18:28 I know for me that business development alleviates stress and anxiety.

21:46 I encourage you to shift your perspective of tracking and move away from shame and judgement, and move towards perspective and understanding.

23:30 You can also make changes to leading indicators. If you're tracking them and you see you're not getting the results, you can start to pivot and make changes.

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On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Nicole Case who is a career and leadership coach for women leaders in the corporate world who are looking for a career upgrade. Nicole gives us a lot of amazing advice especially for those women who need help in deciding whether they want to transition in their career. Nicole talks about different topics from boundaries to feeling stagnant in your career, and much more. 

Episode Highlights

02:13 I saw what the conversation was and what corporate executives valued in a leader. I noticed that it was kind of disconnected to what a lot of women thought they needed to get ahead. 

03:46 I noticed that the systems and routines that I had put in place in my corporate job did not necessarily translate to being a solopreneur or business owner. 

08:10 We don’t always give ourselves that grace, as the work that we’re doing as coaches requires a lot of thinking. We’re pouring ourselves into our clients. 

10:30 Make sure you communicate clearly about what your expectations are and what your boundaries are. 

17:03 I think we are all influenced by our upbringing and the values that our parents brought to us. As adults, we have to reflect on whether those are still the values we want to continue to take forward with us. 

19:46 Hitting a plateau is super normal in everyone’s career. 

24:04 Getting feedback is so critical in this stage because we are so deep into our own careers and into our own performance, that sometimes having a third party to give you a different perspective is really helpful. 

30:39 The first thing for you to do as a leader is to ask your team and not make assumptions of what they need. 

36:22 If you want to show up as more authentic in your corporate role, the first thing you need to know is yourself. 

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On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Kathy Young, the founder of 

Rekindle Communications - a copywriting studio that breathes life into your message one word 

at a time. Kathy brings her 2+ years of marketing agency experience to ambitious yet 

hustle-averse creatives who value connections as much as they do conversions.  

Kathy shares her expertise on different topics from branding to authenticity and much more. 

Episode Highlights: 

04:19 My mission is to help really thoughtful entrepreneurs grow their business through 

connection, using words and through copywriting and brand messaging.  

07:47 I just feel a lot more excited to show up for work and the work that I'm doing. I'm excited to 

learn about my craft now. 

09:20 I think now, people are starting to understand that social media is about connection at the 

end of the day. 

11:30 When it comes to finding that balance between both, it has to really start with knowing 

what you want to talk about and then also knowing what your audience needs. 

13:40 I think I've come to a point in my copywriting where I can take the stance that you need a 

brand message to be impactful, period, in some type of way, shape or form. 

20:00 A lot of times we're investing in people because of their values and because we align with 

them. 

26:52 I think the biggest thing with a lead magnet is you just want to make sure that you are 

giving them a really quick win. You don't want to give them everything under the sun because 

then they'll feel overwhelmed.  

27:40 I'm really excited about growing my influence and working with more business owners. 

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Are you aware of the power of journaling? Did you know that releasing your thoughts, opinions and ideas through writing can be a powerful tool towards your success? 

On this episode, Kristin will be talking about journaling which is one of the best practices towards achieving your goals. It’s important to recognize the habits and practices that have served you well throughout the years, and journaling is a way to reflect and think about what’s happening in your life. 

Kristin will share her experience with journaling and how it shaped her as a person and entrepreneur. She will also give you four reasons why you should start this habit that could help you be successful. 

Kristin will share her experience with journal writing and how it shaped her as a person and entrepreneur. She will give you four reasons why you should start this habit that could help you be successful. 

Episode Highlights:

02:49 The coach I’ve become today and the beliefs I have were shaped by years of writing, reflecting and thinking. 

05:15 Journaling is a best practice that helps us figure out what’s important, what’s working and what’s not working. It can be this roadmap to success that we all desire. 

05:58 Journaling is a process that teaches you about yourself. 

06:39 Journaling is a process that helps you recognize patterns. 

07:06 Journaling helps you make decisions.

07:48 Journaling creates a track record of your growth. 

15:08 Taking time to intentionally think about your day gives you a great opportunity to be in control of how you want that day to unfold. 

18:45 By engaging in a Friday ritual each week, you’re reminding yourself of the progress you’re making. 

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On this episode of Elite Achievement Kristin introduces Ashley Rice, a momma and fitness expert who makes up half of The Lavender Lifestyle with her sister Jocelyn Gaddie. The Lavender Lifestyle is dedicated to helping women find balance between life, exercise and healthy eating so they can step into their power and become who they were always meant to be.

In this episode, Ashley shares her expert advice on leading a healthy lifestyle, finding balance and much more.

Episode Highlights:

05:40 We could guide them from start to finish and help them not only transform their body but their mind. It’s so much more than a physical transformation – we’re helping women completely transform the way they think about themselves.

07:14 I learned that the magic happens in the consistency. If you’re consistently showing up for yourself, that’s when you’re going to see results.

11:26 We see women come to us and get started with fitness and they become much more confident not only because they’re seeing physical changes, but because they’re doing something for themselves.

13:06 You’re not always going to find motivation so the biggest thing you can do is just start.

17:33 We are really big on “No Foods Are Off Limits.”

22:57 When our clients come to us, the first thing we teach them is to appreciate something about their body. Find something that they love and focus on that.

27:13 It’s all about balance. You may not get to a physical goal as quickly as you had planned, but you are going to enjoy life and you’re going to be able to sustain your fitness plan.

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On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to JohnE Upgrade, a retired cybersecurity professional with 35 years of experience. JohnE authored the book “Don’t Hack” and is the founder of CyberD TV, which is the first streaming service dedicated to cybersecurity. He shares his expertise and passion with the general public to help in spreading knowledge about the importance of cybersecurity. 

In this episode, JohnE shares with us important information about different ways you can protect yourself, your business and even your children in the online world. 

Episode Highlights:

08:33 I knew this was going to happen – that there’s going to be crooks out there and they’re going to take advantage of this. It was the reason I was inspired to get into computer security which turned into cybersecurity. 

16:55 Cybersecurity defense is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s something that’s a grind which has to go on day after day. We would not only have to build our servers in our network to certain standards, but we’d have to implement them in perpetuity. 

24:14 I enjoy teaching people, and I also knew I was planting a seed there. I was able to eventually offset some of my responsibilities by educating others.

32:40 I think it all comes down to control for small businesses. Meaning don’t give out your passwords and don’t allow anyone access to do anything that might cause you problems. 

39:00 You need to back up your data – there’s nothing more critical than having your data backed up. All it takes is one accident to mess it all up.

48:50 The holy grail of any kind of scammer or hacker is your social security number. 

1:00:11 Communication is needed to keep your kids safe, so make sure to set clear guidelines for your kids. 

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Useful Cybersecurity Links:

https://losspreventionmedia.com/an-a-z-plan-for-corporate-cybersecurity-success/

https://www.hvy.com/meagan-j-meehan/cyber-d-interview-with-cybersecurity-expert-johnny-young

https://totalsecurityadvisor.blr.com/cybersecurity/why-cybersecurity-and-change-control-go-together-like-peanut-butter-and-jelly/

https://youtu.be/i4b4xTA_LTI

https://cyberdefense.vhx.tv/tips-for-seniors-to-stay-safe

The latest quotes from JohnE in “Business Insider”:

https://www.businessinsider.com/by-halting-cyberattacks-threat-intelligence-gives-firms-an-advantage-2021-10

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-cyberattacks-mean-for-worldwide-security-2021-10

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