Are you a millennial entrepreneur juggling the highs and lows of building your dream business? In this two-part series, Mariah dives into the critical topic of mental health in entrepreneurship with expert Shulamit Ber Levtov. With over 30 years as an entrepreneur and 24 years as a mental health professional, Shulamit brings unparalleled insights to help you navigate the unique challenges of running a business while maintaining emotional well-being.

This episode, part 1 of Mariah's interview with Shulamit, focuses on the isolation many entrepreneurs face and practical strategies to overcome it. Stay tuned for part 2, releasing next week, where we’ll dive deeper into money mindset, cash flow stress, and overcoming fear of rejection.

Key Takeaways from Part 1:

• The Hidden Isolation of Entrepreneurship: Why your family and friends may not understand your struggles and how to combat the emotional labor of being a small business owner.
• Community Matters: Discover the importance of finding a supportive network or therapist who gets the unique stressors of entrepreneurship.
• Realistic Optimism vs. Toxic Positivity: Learn to balance acknowledging your challenges while fostering resilience.
• Time-Blocking for Mental Health: A simple yet effective strategy to manage overwhelming to-do lists and stay grounded.
• Outsourcing as Self-Care: Why delegating tasks like marketing or admin work can be a powerful mental health move.

About Our Guest:

Shulamit Ber Levtov, The Entrepreneurs' Therapist, is a culture change catalyst who focuses on the mental health impacts of entrepreneurship and how to mitigate them. She speaks, teaches and consults on this topic nationally and internationally, and works 1:1 with women business owners, supporting them to preserve their peace of mind as they ride the emotional rollercoaster of running a business. Shulamit's unique approach combines her 30+ years of entrepreneurship and 24+ years as a mental health professional. She is a masters-level, registered social worker and somatic trauma therapist, and a trauma survivor herself. Shulamit is a certified Trauma of Money facilitator and a certified financial social worker. 

Why This Episode Matters:

Entrepreneurship can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go it alone. This episode provides actionable insights and a compassionate look at the struggles millennial business owners face. Whether you're proactively seeking support or in a reactive state of overwhelm, you'll find valuable strategies to reclaim balance and confidence in your journey.

Don’t forget to tune in next week for part 2, where we explore Shulamit's expert advice on navigating money mindset challenges and overcoming rejection in entrepreneurship!

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In this episode of Make It Happen, host Mariah Scrivens dives into the transformative power of AI tools like ChatGPT for small business owners. Tackling common misconceptions, Mariah debunks the idea that using AI is lazy or diminishes creativity. Instead, she shares actionable tips for leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, maintain authenticity, and lighten the load for overwhelmed solopreneurs and service providers.

Mariah highlights the importance of embracing AI as a collaborator, not a replacement. She offers practical strategies, including creating a brand voice document with writing samples, testimonials, and messaging guidelines to train AI effectively. By crafting intentional prompts and engaging with AI outputs constructively, entrepreneurs can streamline operations and focus on delivering exceptional value to their audiences.

Throughout the episode, Mariah shares her personal experiences with AI, emphasizing how it helps her create high-quality content while staying true to her voice. She encourages listeners to approach AI with curiosity and confidence, viewing it as a tool to elevate their business rather than a crutch.

Mariah motivates listeners to experiment with AI, providing actionable steps to integrate it into their workflows. She invites everyone to join GROW Academy for additional resources and ongoing support in building thriving, authentic businesses.
Keywords: AI for business, ChatGPT tips, branding with AI, solopreneur tools, AI for small businesses, efficient workflows, business authenticity, Grow Academy resources

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In this episode of Make It Happen, host Mariah Scrivens sits down with Kristin Lawton from District Brand Bar, a seasoned marketing mixologist with over two decades of experience in branding and marketing strategy. Kristin shares her unique approach to infusing personality into business branding while leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline the process. Together, they dive into actionable strategies for millennial small business owners looking to build an authentic, memorable brand without the overwhelm.

Kristin reveals her step-by-step framework for developing a personal brand, starting with a “dating profile” that helps define your unique traits, values, and interests. By combining insights from personality assessments and personal habits, this method ensures your brand feels both authentic and aligned with your business goals. She also emphasizes the importance of integrating these personal elements into your business branding to foster meaningful connections with your audience.

The episode explores the practical applications of AI in marketing, including how to train tools like ChatGPT to reflect your authentic voice. Kristin walks listeners through creating a cohesive brand identity and messaging strategy that can be applied seamlessly across platforms like social media and website copy. Her “Brand Voice Mixer” guide is a standout resource, offering prompts and strategies to refine your voice while saving time.

If you’re a solopreneur or small business owner ready to level up your branding, this episode is packed with insights and tools to help you make it happen.

Connect with Kristin Lawton:

• The Brand Voice Mixer - Crafting Your Unique Brand with ChatGPT: Get the guide here
• Website: districtbrandbar.com/quiz
• Instagram: @districtbrandbar

Keywords: Branding tips, personal branding, ChatGPT branding, AI for branding, brand voice, Kristin Lawton, District Brand Bar, marketing mixologist, brand identity, solopreneur branding, AI tools, small business marketing, authentic branding, cohesive branding, The Brand Voice Mixer

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As you approach the new year, it’s time to reflect on what worked—and what didn’t—in 2024. In this episode, Mariah guides millennial entrepreneurs through a step-by-step process to review their sales performance, time allocation, and content strategy. By analyzing these key areas, you’ll uncover insights that can shape a streamlined, profitable, and joyful business in 2025.

Whether you’re looking to maximize your sales, free up time for what matters most, or create content that truly connects with your audience, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you align your business goals with your entrepreneurial dreams.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

Sales Performance Review

• Focus on profitability, not just revenue, by analyzing the true cost of your offers.
• Learn how to use audience feedback to refine your services and create irresistible offers in 2025.

Time Allocation Strategies

• Discover how to spend less time on social media and more on high-impact activities.
• Explore automation and outsourcing options to balance client work with business growth.

Content Strategy Insights

• Uncover the secrets behind your top-performing content and how to replicate that success.
• Learn to pivot low-performing posts into engaging, high-value messaging.

Millennial small business owners face unique challenges in balancing profitability with passion. This episode helps you reflect on the past year, so you can make informed decisions to create a business that energizes and supports your entrepreneurial dreams in 2025.

Loved this episode? Leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with Mariah on Instagram @mariahmakesithappen. Tag her in your reflections or DM her your 2025 action plan—she’d love to cheer you on!

Keywords: business growth 2025, sales strategy tips, time management for entrepreneurs, content strategy tips, profitable offers, small business planning, reflect and refine, email marketing tips, top-performing content, business alignment, millennial entrepreneurs, streamline business, work s

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Are you ready to step into 2025 with intention and clarity? In this episode, Mariah dives deep into a reflection exercise that every millennial entrepreneur needs to maximize growth while staying aligned with joy and purpose. You’ll explore how to identify your Top 9 Moments of 2024—from your favorite projects to the easiest sales—and how to replicate these wins in the year ahead.

Whether you're celebrating a standout client experience, your most meaningful testimonial, or even a well-earned vacation, this episode will guide you to embrace the positive moments that shaped your business. By focusing on what worked, you’ll set the stage for a fulfilling and successful 2025.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify the nine key moments that brought you the most joy, growth, and impact in 2024.
• Strategies to replicate your best projects, collaborations, and client experiences.
• Why reflecting on time off and meaningful moments can elevate your entrepreneurial mindset.
• Actionable steps to celebrate your wins and plan for even greater success in the year ahead.

As a millennial entrepreneur, you’re determined to make your dreams happen—but thriving in business doesn’t mean sacrificing joy and balance. By focusing on what worked and celebrating your progress, you’ll step into the new year feeling empowered and prepared to crush your goals.

If you loved this episode, leave a review and share your reflections with Mariah on Instagram! Tag her @mariahmakesithappen with your top 9 moments of 2024. Let’s celebrate and thrive together!

Keywords:

business reflection, entrepreneur growth, 2025 planning, celebrate wins, business success tips, client experience, profitable projects, easy sales tips, joyful business, work-life balance, entrepreneurial mindset, business strategies, small business tips, scaling success, business lessons, millennial entrepreneur, business growth, meaningful moments, success planning, business reflection tips.

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Struggling to figure out what to focus on in your marketing during slow seasons or between launches? In this episode, we break down a Three-Month Marketing Strategy designed specifically for millennial small business owners who are ready to build consistent engagement, authority, and sales without the overwhelm.

Here’s what we cover:

• Lead Generation Made Simple: Discover how to attract the right clients with shareable, relatable content that expands your audience.

• Nurture Your Audience Like a Pro: Build trust and authority by showcasing client success stories, your unique perspective, and your brand personality.

• Master the Sales Cycle: Learn how to seamlessly prepare your audience for sales, address FAQs, and introduce downselling options to boost conversions.

This cyclical strategy is repeatable, flexible, and perfect for entrepreneurs looking to simplify their marketing while driving real results. You’ll gain actionable tips to create fresh content, engage your audience, and grow your business—all without burning out.

Ready to transform your marketing? Tune in now and start creating a sustainable cycle that works for your business goals!

Keywords:

3-month marketing strategy, millennial entrepreneurs, lead generation, audience nurturing, small business marketing tips, sales strategies, content creation, business growth.

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In this episode, we dive into social media strategy with a special guest from Social Kat Media, a certified social media strategist who helps small business owners take charge of their marketing. We uncover the number one lie people tell themselves about Instagram—and how to overcome it—while offering practical tips on creating a social media strategy that feels manageable and fun.

If you’re a millennial small business owner struggling to keep up with Instagram trends and content demands, this episode will guide you toward finding balance, reducing stress, and building a personal brand that connects with your audience.

Key Highlights:

The Biggest Instagram Myth: Kat explains the common misconception that scheduling posts hurts performance. In reality, Instagram provides scheduling tools for a reason: to make content creation easier. Stop overthinking and start using these features!

Finding Social Media Balance: Many business owners feel overwhelmed by the need to post constantly. Kat emphasizes setting time limits and being intentional about your time on social media. By focusing on key goals before opening the app, you can avoid the mindless scroll.

Minimum Viable Content Strategy: How often should you post on Instagram? Aim for at least one post per week, even when you’re busy. This will help you stay visible to your audience and give you space to get more creative with content when you have the time.

Themed Days and Consistency: Posting with themed days in mind (like “Tip Tuesday” or “Behind-the-Scenes Friday”) can make content creation more manageable. However, it's important to check in regularly on your posts' performance to ensure they’re supporting your business goals.

Embrace Personal Branding: Whether you’re a solopreneur or running a larger team, personal branding is essential. People connect with people, so showing the faces behind the business helps build trust and enhances your audience's connection to your brand.

Mindset Shifts for Social Media Success: Social media doesn’t have to feel like a burden. Having a solid strategy, setting boundaries, and approaching it with the right mindset can save you time and stress. A social media coach or support group, like Kat’s program Social with Kat Club, can also help you manage your online presence with ease.

Guest Program: Social with Kat Club

Kat's program offers tailored social media strategies, monthly workshops, Q&A sessions, and ongoing support for small business owners who want to master social media without the stress. Sign up for the waitlist and get personalized guidance on how to create content that connects and converts.

Episode Takeaways:

Stop believing the lie that scheduled posts underperform—embrace Instagram's tools to simplify your content strategy.

Set time boundaries on social media to reduce overwhelm and increase productivity.

Create a personal brand that resonates with your audience a

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In this episode, we sit down with Emily, a talented web designer and branding expert, to discuss how millennial entrepreneurs can craft bold, authentic brands that stand out in the crowded online space. Emily’s background spans from writing a book on body image to owning a photography studio, working in marketing, and now empowering women through branding and business coaching. If you’re a small business owner determined to make your entrepreneurial dreams happen, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on how to elevate your brand.

Key Highlights:

Emily's Journey: Emily’s diverse career path—author, photographer, marketer, and coach—brings a fresh perspective to branding. She shares how her experiences shaped her approach to helping small business owners, particularly women, build brands that are authentic and bold.

The Power of Bold Branding: Emily emphasizes the importance of being unapologetically yourself in your brand. She shares how societal expectations often make entrepreneurs hesitant to be outspoken but stresses that boldness means acting despite fear. Her own brand combines softness with strength, visually represented by light pink and red, to showcase her unique identity.

Polished and Professional Brands: Branding doesn’t have to be complicated. Emily explains that consistency and repetition in using colors, fonts, and other design elements are key to creating a professional and recognizable brand. The speaker also shares how she once felt pressured to conform to certain aesthetic trends but later embraced her own personal style, a crucial step for authenticity.

DIY Branding for Early Stages: If you’re just starting out, Emily assures you that branding can be simple and something you can do yourself. She encourages entrepreneurs to love their brands, make small tweaks over time, and not shy away from seeking professional help when it’s time to take their branding to the next level.

Emily's Course - Unignorable on Instagram: Want to make your Instagram presence impossible to ignore? Emily’s course helps small business owners create visually stunning, scroll-stopping content that truly reflects who they are, making their brand stand out.

Episode Takeaways:

This episode is a must-listen for millennial entrepreneurs who want to create a brand that feels true to themselves while being visually compelling and consistent. Emily’s insights into embracing authenticity, being bold despite fear, and understanding the value of professional branding will inspire you to take your brand from forgettable to unforgettable.

Listen now to learn how to make your brand unignorable!

Connect with Emily on Instagram: @bootstrappedwoman

Learn more about how you can work with Emily at https://bootstrappedwoman.com/

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Are you struggling to create content that truly resonates with your audience and moves the needle on your goals? In this episode, we break down the four types of content—Who, What, Why, and How—that you should be posting at different stages of your customer’s journey.

Here’s what we cover:

1. Top of the Funnel: Learn why your Instagram content should focus on the "Who" and "Why" to attract new leads and draw them into your world. Discover how to capture the attention of potential customers by sharing your brand’s story and values.
2. Middle and Bottom of the Funnel: Understand when to shift to "How" and "What" content as your audience moves through the customer journey. This includes explaining how you deliver transformation and what exactly you’re offering.
3. Effective Content Placement: Find out why "How" and "What" content is more effective on Instagram Stories and in your email list, rather than on your main feed.

This episode will guide you through creating a balanced content strategy that aligns with your business goals and effectively engages your audience at every stage of their journey.

Keywords: Content strategy, customer journey, Instagram marketing, lead generation, brand storytelling, social media tips, sales funnel, audience engagement.

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In this episode, Mariah Scrivens is joined by expert copywriter Stacey Braga to dive deep into the pros and cons of DIY, Done With You (DWY), and Done For You (DFY) approaches in business. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and unsure about where to invest your time, money, and energy, this conversation will offer valuable insights to help you decide the best path for your unique business needs.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Limits of DIY: While DIY courses can be valuable, especially for beginners on a tight budget, they often lead to slower growth and a lack of personalized support. Mariah and Stacey discuss their own frustrations with DIY courses and how the lack of accountability can leave you feeling stuck.
2. Benefits of Done With You (DWY) Programs: DWY models offer a middle ground where you get personalized feedback and support while still maintaining some control over your work. Stacey shares how her Copy Classroom has helped entrepreneurs rapidly improve their copywriting by providing direct, tailored advice.
3. When to Consider Done For You (DFY): DFY is ideal for those who are clear on their business vision and are ready to outsource to experts. However, Stacey advises against jumping into DFY too early in your business journey as it can be costly if your brand foundations aren’t solidified.
4. The Importance of Personal Growth in Business: The journey of entrepreneurship is not just about business growth but also personal growth. Mariah and Stacey discuss how coaching and mentorship can help you navigate the challenges and develop the confidence needed to succeed.
5. How to Choose the Right Approach: Mariah and Stacey break down how to decide between DIY, DWY, and DFY based on where you are in your business journey, your budget, and your personal and professional goals.



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