Episode 001 of 'The Road Less Traveled' Series reboots the Free to Be Podcast with Michelle and Ben Knight who are traveling full-time in 2019 with their son Cal, dog Aurora, and cat Tinkerbell. In this episode, they discuss what has happened in the last six months to get them to where they are now, on the road. They break from what society expects from us and make a life-changing decision to find the true time, financial and location freedom that they desire. Recorded in Prescott, AZ

In today’s episode, I’m sharing The Hard Stuff from 2018. As we prepare for the year ahead it’s important to me that I’m fully transparent with you in the hopes it will help you in feeling seen, heard and understood.

2018 was a very difficult year, but it’s taught me some of the most important lessons that I will carry with me in the year ahead. It is my personal hope that 2019 brings more transparency in branding through the power of storytelling, and I’m starting right here with this episode.

Things I talk about in this episode:

↠ How my year started and the role it played in my business.

↠ Dealing with grief as an entrepreneur, mother, wife and woman.

↠ How my perfectionism challenged me in 2018 with the hiring of team and expanding my brand.

↠ One of the biggest mistakes I made in my business.

↠ My top tips for consistently growing in life and business.

↠ Removing the shame and guilt we feel as women.

↠ The single biggest lesson that keeps smacking me in the face.

↠ My goal for this brand in 2019!

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Today’s episode is a little impromptu because I think it’s needed! I’ve been watching so many entrepreneurs over the past year fly by the seat of their pants, and while I see incredible value in leading with inspiration, I also see too many entrepreneurs taking action from a place of desperation. My secret to avoiding this has always been planning.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can plan for 2019 starting today and set yourself up for major success in the new year.

Things we talk about in this episode:

↠ How to start taking your shit seriously
↠ What made the biggest difference when I started my business
↠ How to avoid the entrepreneur end of the year trap
↠ The exact four-phase process I use to plan for the year ahead
↠ The exact questions I ask myself when planning for the year ahead

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In today’s episode, I’m having a real and pretty raw conversation with my dear friend and former coach, Jodi Bullock. You’ll learn more about my relationship with food and the major changes Jodi supported me in making Fall 2017. I just knew to celebrate one year of feeling FREAKING AWESOME, I had to have her on to support all of you.

Jodi and I share the same passion for food AND what we are feeding our sons. I hope this episode inspires you to push back against tradition if it feels right for you and your family.

As with every episode on the podcast, it is my intention for you to feel empowered to make changes in your life leading you to freedom.

Speaking of freedom; hey did you like that segue?!

Roadmap to Freedom is now open for enrollment. We’re currently in Early Bird pricing which means you save $1,000 off the regular price of the program, but only until November 30.

Roadmap to Freedom is a 6-month transformational LIVE experience for the new and aspiring female entrepreneur ready to make money on her terms. It walks you through the four pillars to a thriving and profitable brand and business so you can start experiencing true time, financial and location freedom.

Wondering how to build a community? We cover that!

Not sure how to create content that converts? We cover that!

Want to understand and utilize the social media tools are your fingertips? We cover that!

Ready to master sales conversations? We cover that!

Interested in signing high-level clients and launching courses? We cover that!

In fact, there isn’t much that we don’t cover. Just have a look for yourself: brandmerry.com/freedom

Things we talk about in this episode:

• Jodi’s fertility issues and her story about bringing her baby into the world
• How to push back and question what you’ve been taught to lead a healthier life
• The food we are giving our children and what needs to stop
• Why Jodi is so passionate about teaching parents the importance of what we feed our kids
• What to do when you want to make diet changes but feel lost
• The real benefits of smoothies and juices (because we just can’t decide)

This is a super passionate episode and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Please note if you need to make shifts in your diet please consult Jodi or a registered professional.

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In today’s episode, Ben and I are sharing our Big Announcement!

Have you ever made a decision that you JUST KNOW is going to change the trajectory of your life? That's what we've done and I can't wait to share it with you. I can’t give you many details, or I’d give it all away, so let’s dive in!

Things we talk about in this episode:

↠ Our next big step as a family of three
↠ Our biggest lesson to date in taking chances
↠ Why we are making this change NOW and not 5 years from now
↠ Future plans for The Free to Be Podcast

The doors are now open to my signature program Roadmap to Freedom. Roadmap to Freedom is my 6-month LIVE group program for the new female entrepreneur who is ready to launch an online business that allows her to make money on her own terms.

It's for the woman who is tired of just guessing at creating her profitable business and wants to seriously start making sh*t happen!

This program was designed to give you the COMPLETE roadmap, to remove the feeling of overwhelm and give you the support and accountability from someone who has been exactly where you are now so you can dig deeper than you could ever do on your own.

Learn more here: brandmerry.com/freedom

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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kate Killoran about all things freedom. We’re getting deep into her own journey into entrepreneurship, one I think so many can relate to and her key takeaways in creating her own freedom.

Kate’s sharing a behind the scenes look at her own journey and sharing some of her favorite tips around automating her business. Not to mention you guys, her Golden Nugget on SEO is amazing, especially if you don’t have a current audience. It’s SO GOOD!

I’ve never heard this tip before and know it is going to be super valuable to all my entrepreneurs.

This week on the podcast I’m also sharing an exciting FREE training happening Tuesday, November 13 on Bringing Your Brand Story to Life: 4 Essential Steps to Follow for a Thriving Brand and Business.

Learn more and get signed up:brandmerry.com/novembermasterclass

Things we talk about in this episode:

• Kate’s super relatable journey from corporate life to creating her own business and the steps she took to get there.

• What it’s really like when you need a change every couple months and how to start saying YES to those small steps that will lead you to a bigger purpose.

• The reality around feeling guilty for pursuing your dreams and how Kate’s tried to get away from people pleasing in life and business.

• Why everyone’s story to entrepreneurship looks different and why that’s ok.

• How to handle when people don’t agree with your decisions.

• Kate’s favorite tips for automating her business and her clients.

We talk about a lot on this episode and there are so many little nuggets I can't wait for you to walk away with.

Bio

Kate Killoran is a growth strategist for female entrepreneurs and small business owners. She takes business' stories, visions, and energy, and creates unique growth strategies, utilizing SEO, Google Ads, and Pinterest Ads, to cater to your audience with today's authenticity-driven world in mind. When you find yourself overwhelmed, and need that one-stop resource to grow your brand - Kate's it.

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Today's episode is another guest expert and man do this girl and I have some stories.

Kelly is your go-to Freedom Life Stylist and the founder of The Freedom Babe. Kelly believes in traveling as often as possible, great wine, and living a life that feels totally free.

 Kelly and I met for the first time in Paris as part of our mastermind and had so much fun. We share many of the same beliefs and values in life, including travel, and on today's podcast Kelly and I are chatting about Following the Excitement and how when you do that you can create a truly FREE life.

Things we talk about in this episode:

• Following the excitement and not settling for "just enough" or "the should's" because of outside expectations.

 • How Kelly turned down, what she thought would be her career and more schooling to start her own business.

• How to trust yourself and move through those scary decisions with full belief in your ability to succeed.

• How to follow the passion and leap, even when it's scary, and how it pays off in creating the freedom lifestyle.

Bio

Kelly Marcyniuk is your go-to Freedom Life Stylist. She is the founder of The Freedom Babe where she supports women in creating freedom-filled lives and businesses on their own terms. She's also the host of The Freedom Babe Podcast where she chats with entrepreneurs and influencers about the freedom lifestyles they've created for themselves, and how they did it.

Kelly believes in traveling as often as possible, great wine, and living a life that feels totally free.

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Today's episode is with my dear friend Martina Fink. Martina is the go-to girl for all things Glow. Her mission is to help others by sharing her love of natural beauty products, sustainability living, maintaining a healthy body and mindset and promoting self-love and confidence.

And in today's episode, she does not disappoint. Martina and I recently met this year as mastermind sisters and officially met in person in Paris in September. I freaking love this girl and the deep conversations we can have about life, living a full glowing and free life and how we can leave a lasting impression in this world. She is such a dear friend of mine and I know by the end of this episode you are going to want to be surrounded by her energy as well.

Things we talk about in this episode:

• The importance of following your heart, even when you're receiving push-back from the ones closest to you.
• How to start making small changes in your day to day routine in order to live a more conscious and eco-friendly life.
• How to become aware and conscious of what you truly want and take action to become more aligned in all aspects of your life.

Bio

Martina Fink is the go-to girl for all things Glow. Her mission is to help others by sharing her love of natural beauty products, sustainable living, maintaining a healthy body and mindset and promoting self-love and confidence. She offers a couple of different glow inspired coaching programs, hosts retreats around the world and travels with her clients. Martina is a certified Health Coach by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and thrives on helping others live a more glowing life. She is fluent in German, English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese and travels the world 6 months out of the year.

Grab Martina's free Chakra meditation and Glow Guide: http://spiritual-beauty-meditation.pagedemo.co/

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In today's episode, I'm so excited to introduce you to my former client, friend and Spiritual Business Coach, Tani Morgan. Tani came to me at the start of her business with a desire to reach more women and support them in living a more high vibe life. Since that time she's gone on to support women in reaching their deepest desires. When Tani shared a recent story with me I was blown away, I'd never heard something that so clearly painted the picture of what the Universe is capable of if we only listen.

Tani is sharing her story with you, yes all the details, to inspire you to start paying attention to the signs around you. She's sharing the power of intuition and her must-have tip for manifesting what you desire. It's such a fun conversation and I can't wait for you to dive in.

Things we talk about in this episode:

• Tani's incredible story of following her own intuition and the role it played in her life and business.

• Tips on manifesting and the single piece most individuals miss when it comes to manifesting their desires.

• How to start paying attention to the signs around you, in order to lead a high-vibrational and joyful life.

• Why massive inspired action is so important! 

Bio

Tani Morgan is a Spiritual Business Coach, an energy healer and yoga teacher. Tani stands out as an entrepreneur through her ability to use her intuition, share her spiritual gifts, and trust the universe for support. However, she hasn’t always lived an empowered life that she chose and created.  Tani used the power of her mind to overcome a deep depression and shows that it is absolutely possible to shift from the depths of despair to a soul-led, love-filled life of happiness and success!

As an intuitive energy worker and empowerment expert, Tani supports women feeling called to step up as lightworkers but who are being held back by fears and doubts. She helps them to release past traumas, transcend limiting beliefs and create a high vibration that results in the confidence and empowerment that they need to be successful.  Through private coaching and group programs, she has transformed the lives and businesses of women by guiding them to live their purpose, own their spiritual gifts and build businesses that make a positive impact in the world.

Tani’s story demonstrates that universal guidance is all around us all the time and when we can recognize and follow it, then abundance, success and happiness follows!

Connect

Website: https://www.tanimorgan.com/
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1091892890842827/
Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/TaniMorganMentoring/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tani_morgan/

Important links mentioned in this episode:

Witch by Lisa Lister
Rise Sister Rise by Rebecca
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Brand New Adventure 
The CJ’s Journey Foundation 

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