Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

Sometimes, though, we end up in denial about how much work has to be done. With any business, there are going to be things that just aren't fun and that you don't love to do.

Getting the not-so-fun things done at the start will make your work easier because you will have the structure, discipline, and procedures in place that will keep everything running smoothly.

By doing the hard work now, you can do the smart work going forward in your business. In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing my top tips for working smarter so that you can grow and scale your business without working harder.

It's hard to implement a work-life balance once your business is up and running, but by creating boundaries for how you're going to work and how you're going to structure your business in a way that works for your life and then honoring that, you are setting yourself up for success down the road as your business grows.

Tune in to learn about these tips and so much more!

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Today's episode was such a fan favorite, I decided to bring it back because it was that good! Enjoy---

How can you love others without loving yourself first?

The answer is simple: you can't!

We have to have really solid foundations with ourselves in order to be able to articulate what our needs are with another person.

My guest in this episode, Samantha Heuwagen, is here to talk to us all about this and how to cultivate healthy relationships with ourselves and with others.

Samantha Heuwagen is a Latinx marriage and family therapist and best-selling author in the Metro Atlanta area. When not working with clients, she sparks discussion about mental health with the goal to spread awareness across the United States and beyond by challenging the popular discourse surrounding mental illness and making it more inclusive.

We get into what the foundation of a healthy relationship consists of, why you need to love yourself first, how to define what your goals are for yourself and your relationships, what it means to be authentic in a relationship, and so much more.

This was such an honest and empowering conversation and I got so much amazing feedback the first time this episode was aired, I knew I had to bring it back for another listen!

Resources Mentioned:

Relationship Toolbox Freebie

SamanthaHeuwagen.com

https://www.facebook.com/SamanthaHeuwagenMFT/

https://twitter.com/Sheuwagen

https://www.instagram.com/samantha_heuwagen/

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I talk to so many women on discovery calls who are trying to decide if hiring a coach is the right move for them. The decision to hire a business coach or life coach is a big one, so you don't want to go into this decision without doing your research and knowing what exactly you need and what to look for.

I am a firm believer that everyone needs a therapist and everyone needs a coach. These are two very different things that will help you in different areas of your life. In this episode of Leading Lady, I'm sharing everything you need to know before you hire your first coach.

Not all coaching is equal, and I want you to have the best experience possible.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about what you need to know when searching for a coach, red flags to avoid, questions to ask, and so much more.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Book a complimentary call: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/

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We all need a break sometimes.

You may have noticed that I didn't release a new episode last week. While I don't plan to make a habit of that, it was much needed. Life has been full of a lot of transitions for my family lately and there has been a lot going on with my business, so I was at my max.

With that said, in this week's episode of The Leading Lady Podcast, I am talking about the importance of taking a break. You don't need to wait for an opening to get a break or a "good time" to take a vacation, you can schedule these breaks or vacations into your life whenever you need them.

I know it can seem impossible to do because, as entrepreneurs and high-achieving women, we are never away or cut off from our businesses, and we are the decision-makers so it's hard to step away like that, but what you need to do is plan ahead so that you can take a successful break.

Tune in to learn more about my top tips for getting the rest and rejuvenation you need.

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What does your branding say about you?

Your brand is bigger than branding. It's so common for us to not see the flaws in what we have currently because we are so close to our businesses. This can make it hard to see from someone else's shoes, but you have to look at the bigger picture.

Your brand is your unique story, but your branding is for your audience. In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with one of my Leading Lady ambassadors, Lena Gosik-Wolfe to talk about how you can create a brand that stands out and connects you with your audience.

Lena of Lena Designs Studio is a dynamic designer and dot-connecting visionary who is able to bring high-level artistic strategy to brand design. As a brand strategist, she's helping female-owned online businesses all over the world make more money by crafting a unique, beautiful, purposeful design that elevates them beyond a business and into a true brand.

When she's not serving her clients, you can find her spending time with her husband & rescue animals, or tending her succulent garden.

When people see the passion and love for your business, it actually inspires them to work with you! You don't need to hide behind the computer or a brand that doesn't suit you. Your branding should represent you and your business in a way that makes you proud to show it off.

Tune in today to learn more from Lena about how the perfect branding can impact your business!

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Get the Resource Guide of 15+ Women Supporting Women: https://lenadesigns.studio/women-supporting-women

Check out Lena's website: https://lenadesigns.studio/

Follow Lena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenadesigns.studio/

Follow Lena on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lenadesignsstudio/_created/

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I haven't recorded anything in a few weeks because I have been grieving. Two weeks ago, I lost my 11-year-old English Setter, Millie. If you know me or have been following me for a while, you know that my dog was a huge part of my life. I've had her since she was 9 weeks old and she has pretty much been my shadow since day one. I never could have imagined that the grief of losing her would be this great.

You guys know that it's always my goal to always show up in a real and authentic way, so I wanted to share this incredibly difficult story with you to show you where I have been the last couple of weeks.

So in today's episode of Leading Lady, I wanted to share my best advice for continuing to move forward and work on your business when you are in the midst of grief. The only constant in life is that everything is forever moving and changing and every day is a gift. Each day may present new challenges that we didn't expect but we have to keep moving forward.

Gratitude is a powerful tool that we should all be using more. It feels good, heals the heart, and fills the soul. It's so important that you allow yourself to be sad and feel that grief because you need it in order to move forward.

Tune in to hear more about processing your grief in a way that still moves you forward in your business.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

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How do you show up in the world?

I have worked in the education realm for over 20 years and something that we teachers absolutely love is acronyms! We have one for everything.

In this episode of Leading Lady, I am sharing with you one of my favorite acronyms ever because it has helped me so much, and I really think it will help you too. I have used it daily for the last several years, and it has made a true difference in my life.

The acronym is THINK. With this acronym, I want you to think about how you show up in the world. How do you show up as a leader, as a business owner, as a woman, or as a mother?

As high-achieving women, we have to use our voices in our leadership roles. Whether it's leading our family, our business, a boardroom, or just ourselves, use the THINK acronym and ask yourself if the things you're saying are aligned with how you want to show up.

Tune in to hear what this acronym stands for, how it has helped me, ways to apply it to all aspects of your life, and how it can help you become the type of woman or leader that you have always wanted to be.

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By that I mean sometimes when we say "no", we are actually saying "yes". Now I know what you may be thinking- no means no, right? I get that!

By saying no to something, you are often saying yes to something else. In this week's episode of Leading Lady, I am diving into why saying no to what doesn't light you up means saying yes to the things that matter.

Oftentimes when I am working with clients, setting boundaries, both personal and professional, is something that they really want to work on. They want to achieve the highly sought-after work-life balance and find more time for their passions, and they know that setting boundaries is the key to making that happen.

Some people just struggle to say no to things that don't feel right for them. But when you say yes to that thing, what are you actually saying no to? Are you saying no to the time and freedom to do the things that really light you up and fuel your fire?

In order to be your best, most authentic self, you have to prioritize things that align with your mission, vision, and values. That means being careful about what you say yes to so that you can prioritize the things that are truly important to you and your business.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about why it is so important to prioritize the things that truly light you up and learn to say no to the things that don't.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Schedule a call with me: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/private-coaching/

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Do you suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction? It can look like stress incontinence, painful sex, or abdominal separation, and it can be an embarrassing problem to talk about. Many people assume this is normal at a certain point in their life, but it is not.

When left untreated, it can lead to a disconnection from your sexual self, and this can cause serious isolation and anxiety. Your sensuality and sexuality as a woman is one of your superpowers, and you don't have to just accept that it's gone.

Your pelvic floor muscles are a huge part of keeping this area of your life healthy and strengthening your pelvic floor is the first step to getting it back. In this episode of Leading Lady, I am joined by Julie Blamphin to talk about how to heal your pelvic floor in order to tap into your sensual and sexual self again.

Julie Blamphin has taught yoga since she was 12 years old. Now she empowers women to enjoy leak-free laughter and pain-free sex by stabilizing the core and pelvic floor. She is passionate about using movement and laughter to release the taboo around pelvic floor instability - which she believes is the key to rediscovering your sexy joyful self.

You don't have to accept defeat! Your pelvic floor can be strengthened and healed so that you can be free of those symptoms and connect with your sexuality again. Tune in to hear more about how you can get started on your pelvic floor healing today.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Celebrate The Pelvic Floor Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratethepelvicfloor/

Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratethepelvicfloor/

Take the Pelvic Floor Discovery Quiz: https://celebratethepelvicfloor.org/pelvic-floor-quiz/

Visit Julie's website: www.celebratethepelvicfloor.org

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Have you ever wanted to write a book?

I honestly feel that everyone has a book inside of them. We all have our own unique experiences that we have learned from and by sharing our story, we can help the next person in line. Writing a book can help you leave a legacy for yourself so that others can learn from you.

In this episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Camille Campins-Adams, one of my Leading Lady Ambassadors, to talk about why (if you have been thinking about writing a book) there's no better time than now to write one.

Camille is a bestselling author, author coach, and lover of books. She has a master's degree in creative writing with a focus on nonfiction. While in grad school, she read and wrote tens of thousands of words per semester and loved every minute of it. Oh, and she did it all with two kids...ages three and under! She's truly committed to what she does!

Tune in to hear more about how Camille helps authors write their books, the benefits of writing, and how it can help you create your legacy.

Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Get the Start Writing mini-course: www.frameworkforabook.com/start-writing

Visit Camille's website: https://camillecampinsadams.com/

Follow Camille on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campinsadams/

Join The Journaling Collective: https://journalingcollective.com

Check out the Author Legacy Project: https://camillecampinsadams.com/group/

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