In the latest episode of Mondays with Molly, podcast host Molly shares her journey of building a female-centered business and how it brought her closer to other women. She talks about how she struggled to make friends as an adult due to experiencing jealousy and negativity from women around her while growing up. However, through starting her own business, Molly has built meaningful relationships with other women-owned businesses in her town and beyond.

Molly emphasizes the importance of finding a community that speaks to you and creating one if it doesn't exist. She encourages collaborations with other women-owned businesses but advises having clear boundaries and an even exchange of services. Molly also talks about the power of celebrating each other's successes and having an accountability system in place.

The speaker shares her experience of seeing so many women come together in one space, with different generations and businesses in various stages of development. She highlights the importance of open and honest conversations that go beyond surface-level topics, leading to positive, supportive, and empowering relationships with other women.

Molly's journey led to finding a supportive community that has not only benefited her personally but also helped to create a more positive and empowering environment for other women-owned businesses in her town.

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In this week's episode of Mondays with Molly, we welcome, the contagiously, joyful, Heather Rex. Boutique pilates studio owner and unexpected Tiktok star.

Heather's conversation highlights the importance of following one's passion and not being afraid to pivot or try something new. She explains that as a small business owner, it's important to maintain a level of energy and dedication to one's craft, but also to recognize the need for downtime and not fill it with empty space.

Heather's approach to her Pilates studio, for example, is personalized, warm, and welcoming, and she encourages those interested in pursuing the discipline to find reputable instructors who are knowledgeable and pay attention to each individual need.

She shares her own experience with TikTok, which started as a way to pass the time during quarantine but quickly evolved into a platform for showcasing her unique sense of humor and personality. Heather's approach to life is one of curiosity and willingness to try new things, which has led her to success as a Pilates studio owner, however, Heather admits that pursuing one's passions can come with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing work and personal life.

As a small business owner, she juggles many responsibilities and often feels guilty for taking time off or not being able to provide her clients with the level of attention she knows they deserve. Nevertheless, Heather is determined to continue pursuing her passions and helping others achieve their fitness goals, all while continuing to try to find a healthy work-life balance, one we are all working to improve.

Heather is inspiring and full of valuable insights for anyone looking to follow their dreams and pursue their passions, no matter where they may lead them. Plus, today, you will find yourself not only nodding and smiling but laughing along.

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In this solo episode of Mondays With Molly, Molly explores the power of storytelling in business. She shares her personal struggle with finding her brand voice and origin story and a couple of transformative experiences that made her realize the power of storytelling. Molly encourages listeners to be brave and share their stories in a healthy way, by starting with focusing on their micro-communities rather than feeling like they have to change the world. 

She emphasizes the importance of finding the "through line" in one's timeline to gain insight into their own story and connect with their brand. Molly advises breaking the timeline down and looking for themes and patterns to better understand what one wants to be known for. Additionally, she suggests considering what needs to be kept private and what can be used as teaching moments that should be shared. 

Recent guests interviewed on her podcast and hearing the emotional stories from those in her mastermind have inspired this conversation and episode. Not only does she encourage listeners to be braver when it comes to sharing the stories, but she herself has also been inspired to level up the podcast and work with her clients differently because of this topic.

Finally, Molly emphasizes that storytelling is an important part of marketing and building a community. She encourages listeners to find the elements of their story that can be shared with the world and to connect with people through their storytelling.

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Today on Mondays With Molly, we have a very special guest, Josefina Jimenez, the owner of Estilo Microblading Salon, who will be sharing her journey of building her business and the importance of prioritizing oneself.

One of the most important things Josefina emphasizes is the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing oneself. She encourages everyone to do what makes them happy and not try to become something for someone else. You deserve to live the life you want, and you have the power to make it happen.

Josefina also stresses the importance of doing things with love and passion. She believes that when you put in the hard work and do things with love, you make an impact in someone's life. Whether it's building a business or pursuing your passion, it takes dedication and hard work to achieve your goals.

But this episode isn't just about business success - Josefina also opens up about a personal tragedy*** and how it changed her perspective on life. She reminds us to never take anything or anyone for granted and to always "live life to feel alive".

So, join us in this episode as we listen to Josefina's inspirational journey of building her business, and finding new ways of learning to prioritize herself. We hope her story will inspire you to live your life to the fullest and do what makes you truly happy.

***Content Warning***Friends, Josefina opens up about the devastating loss of her infant, so please skip this episode if you might be triggered. We are so grateful for her honesty and openness to sharing something that may help others know that they are not alone in this world. 

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In this episode of Mondays with Molly, host Molly Hebda talks about how she has witnessed clients and friends hold themselves back because of insecurities.

She reflects on how the body obsession of the 80s affected the women in her life growing up and how the younger generation now is much more empowered when it comes to body image but faces other issues because of social filters and AI. 

By discovering how to help she can help clients feel more confident and empowered in front of the camera & how focusing on their dreams and goals can help move them beyond their insecurities. Molly encourages deeper conversations to get to know each other on a more meaningful level, and not let the scale stop us from accomplishing amazing things. 

Tune in to this episode of Mondays with Molly and get inspired to take action on your dreams and goals and be confident in your own skin! 

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Welcome to this week's episode of Mondays with Molly! Today we have a special guest, Mel McSherry, an international business and life guide. Mel uses a combination of spiritual tools, like Human Design, and business development tools, to help entrepreneurs get out from underneath the overwhelm and engineer their success. In this episode, Mel emphasizes the importance of bringing both the nontraditional and the structural to your business and why these tools work so well together, helping your entrepreneurial journey. 

Mel also stresses the idea of being still and allowing the universe to present itself, as well as setting boundaries and not having to give up everything to be successful. She encourages people to ask themselves what value they want to bring and what problem they love to solve in order to hone in on their brand and who they are. 

Mel not only shares her journey with us, but she also shares so much wisdom on social media, as an Author of "She Profits", and the incredible podcast she hosts called "More Than Just".

We hope you enjoy this episode with Mel's incredible life experience and advice. Be sure to check out all of her resources, connect and follow her journey!

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In this episode of Mondays With Molly, host Molly Hebda talks about her journey from pole dancing to building a brand photography studio.

Molly started her photography business in 2016 while she was working for a pole dancing company in LA and taking on roles such as VA, graphic designer, web designer, and producer of large-scale productions in Los Angeles and Vegas. Her aim was to tell the transformational stories of her clients in a different way. 

She took her first pole dance class in 2010 as a stay-at-home mom, and she quickly fell in love with it. She became a pole dance teacher, a certified group instructor, and then an advanced certified pole dance instructor. Unfortunately, Molly had to end her teaching career due to a shoulder injury she sustained during her first and only competition. After that, she ended up getting a job in LA, and the rest is history.

Molly wants to empower women to embrace their femininity and strength, and to find power in it. Not only does she encourage women to try a pole dance class for themselves, but also wants to bring the strength in femininity back to her brand and boudoir photography sessions.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Mondays with Molly. If you enjoyed the conversation and found some inspiration don't forget to share and give us a review!

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This week’s episode of Monday’s With Molly features special guest Kendell Sullivan, one of Molly’s first-ever branding clients. Molly and Kendell begin the episode speaking about their non-linear job paths, which Kendell credits for much of her personal growth and as preparation for the season she finds herself in presently as a Journey Guide. 

Kendell shares some exciting destinations she has planned for the upcoming year and encourages others to heed the call of the outdoors and take their own journey. Whether adventurers, yogis, or nature lovers, Kendell’s perspective, and experiences serve as a reminder that self-acceptance and growth are found on our journeys, no matter where they may take us. Join Molly and Kendell on this Monday’s episode to hear more about the story of Kendell’s journey.

Interested in learning more about Kendell’s trips for 2023 & 2024? Click the links below!

Kendell’s Website - LINK

Coyote Gulch Trip - LINK

Canadian Rockies Backpacking Trip - LINK

Northern Thailand - LINK

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Headshot Days with Molly - LINK

This week, Molly discusses the difference between headshots and brand photography and how most small businesses struggle with what to market. Having a plan, and purpose behind your photos not only help take the stress out of your marketing but builds confidence in you and your business. Find out more about how Molly does things a little differently than other brand photographers.

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On this week’s episode of Monday’s With Molly, Molly is joined by her very first branding client and friend, Julie Burke. Julie shares her story about how she went from the franchise world to the online business world. Now as an online business mentor and income growth strategist, she takes pride in having her own brand and is passionate about helping women with their online businesses.

This episode is one you’ll come back to over and over again as Julie has so much wisdom to share with women entrepreneurs.

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