In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of four unforgettable small businesses I visited in New Orleans — each one built on passion, purpose, and serious creativity. From handcrafted jewelry to eco-conscious shoes and retro fashion, these founders are shaping culture in the French Quarter.

🎧 Listen in if you’re building something of your own — or just love discovering unique, soulful spots run by bold entrepreneurs.

✨ Featured Businesses

💍 Beatrixbell Handcrafted – Sustainable jewelry & artist workshops

👠 ShoeBeDo – Eco-conscious high fashion footwear

👗 Trashy Diva – Retro-inspired clothing, modern twist

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Just got back from New Orleans—and let me tell you, that trip lit a fire in me. 🔥🎶✨

The music, the food, the art, the energy… it made me reflect on how much pressure we put on ourselves as solo entrepreneurs to do everything perfectly. But perfection isn’t the goal—authenticity and creativity are. 💡

In Episode 6 of Let’s Start a Business, I dive into:

🎯 Why I'm setting a scary-but-exciting new goal: my first public speaking engagement

📅 The importance of defining both short-term AND long-term goals

🛠️ What I’m building toward with my May 14th workshop

💬 How real conversations and travel can help clarify your direction

If you’re building a business from scratch, feeling overwhelmed, or just trying to do it your way—this episode is for you.

And if something resonates, I’d love to hear what goals you’re working toward this season.

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Are you a solo entrepreneur trying to do it all yourself? In this episode of Let’s Start a Business, I break down some of the best free tools and resources that will help you organize your business, streamline your workflow, and find expert mentorship — even if you're on a tight budget.

Whether you're a content creator, coach, freelancer, or small business owner, this guide will give you the practical tools to start and grow your business with clarity and confidence.

SCORE.org – Free business mentoring & templates

SBDC – Local small business consulting

WBC – Support for women entrepreneurs

VBOC – Veteran-focused business resources

MicroMentor.org – Find a free business mentor

SBA Learning Platform – Free online courses

CO by U.S. Chamber – Templates, articles & guides

Google Drive – File organization & collaboration

Otter.ai – AI transcription for meetings

ChatGPT – Research, brainstorming, and writing help

Canva – Graphic design for social & branding

Figma – UI/UX and collaborative planning

ClickUp – Project and task management

All of these tools either have completely free tiers or free versions to help you get started without the overwhelm.

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🗓️ New episodes every Friday.

In this episode, I’m sharing something a little more personal with you. As a business strategist and project management expert, I help businesses optimize their processes and implement systems for growth. But building systems for my own business? That’s been a journey!

I talk about:

If you're also on the journey of getting your own systems in place, this episode is for you!

Join me as I reflect on where I’m at and the lessons I’m learning along the way.

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🚀 Ever felt like you’re not good enough? Like you don’t belong in the space you’re trying to grow in? That’s imposter syndrome, and in this episode of Let’s Start a Business, I’m getting real about how it hit me hard this week.

I’ll share how I pushed through self-doubt, what I’ve learned from collaborating with others, and the systems I use to stay organized while networking and building meaningful connections.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🎯 If you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or small business owner, this episode is for you!

👉 Let’s Connect!

📩 Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megefficiencyedge/

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Let’s Start a Business is your go-to podcast for real, unfiltered insights into building a business from the ground up. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, small business owner, or just thinking about taking the leap, this podcast is packed with actionable strategies, honest lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories.

🚀 What You’ll Get in Each Episode:

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. New episodes drop every Friday morning!

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Let’s build something amazing—together!

Let’s Start a Business: My Journey to Building a Brand is your front-row seat to the ups and downs of starting a business from scratch. Hosted by me, Megan, this podcast documents my personal journey as I turn my entrepreneurial dreams into reality. From setting up systems and tackling roadblocks to celebrating the small wins, I’ll share the lessons I learn along the way. If you’re ready to dive into the real side of entrepreneurship, whether you’re just starting out or working through your own business hurdles, this podcast is for you. Let’s build something amazing—together!