GSD Diaries with Angela Proffitt

Have you been thinking about starting a business but you aren’t quite sure how to take the leap? Deciding to make a big change like this can be daunting and may lead to alot of uncertainty. But when it comes down to creating the life you want it is all worth it in the end.

Today’s guest, Nicole Riccardo, Founder and President of Nicole Riccardo Media LLC is sharing her story of how she discovered that she wanted to become a business owner and the path she took to create the business she has today. 

Main Topics:

- Time blocking- Team task management- Building a business as a creative

Key Takeaways:

- Just get started - Even if you're feeling fear or unsure - Getting out there and taking action will lead to clarity

If you follow me on social media you may be wondering “Where in the world is Angela”? I have been all over the globe with my travel family, experiencing so many of the world’s wonders! 

On this podcast, along with Brian Worley and Monica Balli, I sat down with Arpita Gandhi in India to learn more about Indian culture. Listen in to learn more about the Indian culture and maybe even some things you didn’t know before!

Main Topics:

- Indian culture and how it differs throughout India- Foods that are unique to the different areas of India- Fun wedding stories

Key Takeaways:

- Always be open to learning new things- Never judge a book by its cover- Every day is an opportunity to learn something new

This week on Business Unveiled, join me and my travel family members, Monica Balli and Brian Worley as we share IEC (International Event Certification). The aim of the certification is to create a proven professionality through international standards. Country Partners and Examiners with proven credibility and the highest professional standards from around the world.

The certification rules are strict, applicable to both the expected professional standards as well as the examination process and associated qualifying procedures. 

The power and strength of the certification, in its essence, lies within its Country Partners and its Apprenticeship Partners. Together with AJA Europe has been created the first certification with partners, valued and celebrated for both their professional and personal excellence. 

Main Topics:

- What is the certification?- Who is certifiable?- Who are the country partners?

Key Takeaways:

- The 3 Core Values- How the exam works- How to get it

Have you ever wished that you could be in a space but you are just too far away? What if there was a way to save time and energy? What if i told you that there was an intelligent platfrom for augmented reality and virtual reality to bring your property for events anywhere in the world?

Meet Monica Balli, I am so excited to have her as a guest on this podcast to share her platform VRPLANR. A platform that allows users to visit venues virtually from anywhere in the world!

Main Topics:

- Intelligent Platfrom For Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality To Bring Your Property For Events Anywhere In The World - Advanced professional planning tools- Sustainable ways to plan events

Key Takeaways:

- How to sustainably plan events from far distances- How to use technology for event planning- How to take back your time and utilize it to the fullest potential

More About Our Guest:

Bring your Dream to Life with Monica Balli – Destination Event Designer & Wedding Producer to the stars. A Caribbean Dream, an Italian dolcevita, or a sparkle in truely unique woldwide spots. No challenge is ever to big to create that one and only time. Just wonderul . Be active or just relax and Enjoy the Ride.

In order to build a successful brand, you need to have a firm foundation. Without the proper pillars in place, your business will eventually crumble. There are essential pillars that every entrepreneur should focus on when growing their brand. These pillars are critical to your success and must be nurtured if you want to see long-term success. 

I’m excited to share this week’s guest, Amanda Shuman, Founder & Lead Designer of Carrylove Designs. She will be sharing with us all about the pillars to growing a profitable brand and the right time to invest. 

Main Topics:

- The right time to invest in branding- The three levels of business- The difference between a functioning website and a good website

Key Takeaways:

- The 4-pillars of branding: messaging, design, website, and marketing - Why a "pretty logo" doesn't matter- The difference between a functioning website and a good website - How to re-position yourself in the market 

Everyone knows that detoxing is good for you, but what benefits does it actually have? Detoxing can help improve your mood, increase your energy, and boost your immune system. It can also help you lose weight and keep your body healthy. 

I’m excited to welcome guest, Tim James, Owner & CEO of Chemical Free Body who will be sharing all about the power of detoxing & gut health, therefore improving sleep, as well as, reducing pain and inflammation naturally. 

Main Topics:

- The power of detoxing & gut health- How to improve sleep naturally- How to reduce pain & inflammation naturally 

Key Takeaways:

- Why breathwork is important- Why Clean Restructured Water is important - My Core 4 Secrets

As business owners we are always looking for new ways to expand operations. You may be wondering how to take the next step and go about diversifying your business. Diversification can be a great way to protect your business from downturns in any particular market, and it can also help you tap into new markets and opportunities. 

I’m so excited to share today’s guest, Whitney Eckis, Founder of Get Supr / Eckis Marketing. She will be sharing all about how to not be afraid to diversify gigs, how to expand your time and investments to make more money and how to build a strong team to create more focus for your time. 

Main Topics:

- How to not be afraid to diversify gigs. - How to expand your time + investments to make more money. - How to build a strong team under you to create more time for yourself. 

Key Takeaways:

- Prioritize your schedule - Don't be afraid to take a chance - Set clear boundaries

There is no question that as entrepreneurs, we must constantly be growing and evolving. But sometimes it's tough to shift our mindset as we grow. Today’s guest, Kacia Fitzgerald, PODCASTER | SPEAKER | CEO of EmpowerHER Podcast & SheGoes Co. is sharing the mindset shifts: qoing from Google to a full time Entrepreneur making 500k+ a year.

Main Topics:

*The mindset shifts: qoing from Google to a full time Entrepreneur making 500k+ a year*What growing my podcast to over 3 million downloads in 2 years has taught me about authenticity & purpose 

As an entrepreneur, you may know that marketing is key to success. If you're looking to take your marketing strategy up a notch, then influencer marketing may be the way to go. But where do you start? 

Today’s guest, Taylor Legace, Co-CEO of Kynship, will be sharing all about influencer marketing, the biggest value influencers can bring and how to maximize content in the influencer marketing space. 

Main Topics:

- Why the influencer marketing “Pay for Post” Model is dead- Influencer’s biggest value add- How to get the most ROI out of an influencer marketing program

Key Takeaways:

- 5 Actionable Steps for listeners to takeaway and implement to build a profitable influencer marketing program internally- How to identify and outreach to influencers- How to maximize the content influencers post organically in paid media via Facebook and TikTok ads

When you think of business what is the first thing that comes to mind? Have you thought about how essential your relationships are to your business? Making and maintaining business relationships is so so important when it comes to being a business owner. These are your people! The ones who get it and can relate to the journey you are navigating.

I’m so so excited to share today’s guest, my good friend, Brian Worley, Owner and Creative Director of B. Worley Productions. In this episode recorded at Il Tersoro in Italy, we will be sharing how we met, our business journeys and the important things we have learned along the way. 

Main Topics:- How to manage expectations- How to work as a team- How building relationships is key in building your business

Key Takeaways:- Let your experience speak for itself- Never burn a bridge- Idle hands make idle work

More About Our Guest:

A transplant from Los Angeles to Atlanta, Brian Worley is the Owner and Creative Director of B. Worley Productions. With over 18 years of experience in the wedding and event planning industries, Worley has attained extensive event production, coordination and design, bringing an arsenal of high-profile event experience to Atlanta’s thriving event scene.