Money: we all love it, want more of it, and can’t get enough of it. Although many of us are in pursuit of financial freedom and millionaire status, there’s no denying that the topic of money can raise your heart rate. It’s a pretty triggering topic, but Alli Williams joins the podcast today to help you go from financial mess to future millionaire.

Alli is a money coach and the founder of FinanciALLI Focused. She believes that everyone can save money, pay off debt, and live their best lives while conquering their money goals. In this episode, she’s sharing financial advice that will blow your mind (and not your wallet). She shares tips on managing finances as a couple, how to set up your savings for success, and how you can reach your financial goals without depriving yourself.

In this episode, we cover:

• Alli’s financial journey and how she paid off $50k worth of debt in two years
• How to manage money, even if you have combined finances as a couple
• How to address impulse shopping
• Tips for budgeting irregular income
• Tips for allocating savings
• Which high yield savings account will provide you the best interest rate
• Reaching both personal and business financial goals

IG Quotes:

“I want to be able to make decisions based on what is truly best for me, not based on something being too expensive.” - Alli Williams

“Does it like suck to have to pay off six figures of debt? 100%. But is it doable? Yes.” - Alli Williams

“Spending is not bad. It's just that you should be spending money on the things you value and then cutting areas for things you don't.” - Alli Williams

“Sinking funds are the holy grail of saving. So those are going to be where you set up for a specific goal.” - Alli Williams

“You can save for the things you need and spend on the things you want. You can find this balance, it doesn't have to be that deprivation approach.” - Alli Williams

Links mentioned: 

Alli’s Website: https://www.financiallifocused.com/ 

Alli’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financiallifocused/ 

Amp Up Your Clubhouse: https://my.danabowling.com/Amp-Up-Your-Clubhouse-Waitlist?r_done=1 

Dana’s Instagram: @thisisdanabowling

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

What’s your Enneagram or Myers Briggs type? You’ve probably heard of heard of these personality tests and you might have even taken one yourself. But what does it mean and how can you use this information to your advantage? Nicole Saunders is a personality and strengths business coach who helps female-identifying entrepreneurs in service-based businesses by playing to their strengths and weaknesses.

In today’s episode, Nicole and I talk about how female-identifying entrepreneurs can use their specific personality types to grow their businesses and avoid burnout. Nicole walks us through how personality tests like the MBTI and Enneagram can identify our desires and fears, helping us figure out our needs when it comes to business and life. Tune into this episode and find out how our personality types serve as a great assessment tool in our businesses.

In this episode, we cover:

• Showing up on social media as an introvert
• What are personality types (Enneagram and MBTI)
• Why your end goal should shape your business plan
• The weaknesses of Enneagram 3’s and how that shows up on business
• How Nicole got into personality coaching
• Why feeling stuck and empty is a sign that you need to pivot

IG Quotes:

“My biggest tip is just to do the thing. I know I say that all the time and I'm sounding like a Nike commercial at this point. But if you don't do the thing, no one's gonna know what you have.” - Nicole Saunders

“Not all introverts are shy. We don't all have social anxiety, and we're not all quiet. We range.” - Nicole Saunders 

“An Enneagram or Myers Briggs is a lens or an assessment tool to help people see how they identify the world, how they have these desires and these fears, and what they can do to grow their business.” - Nicole Saunders

“Don't hold yourself back from your gifts and what the world needs. You never know who needs what you have to say.” - Nicole Saunders

“If you fail, you're building your mind. You're building your backbone. So the next time you go out, you're gonna do even better.” - Nicole Saunders

Links mentioned: 

Amp Up Your Clubhouse: https://my.danabowling.com/Amp-Up-Your-Clubhouse-Waitlist?r_done=1 

Nicole’s Instagram: @saunders_says

Business personality quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/603c14dca64db90017cbcfd1 

Dana’s Instagram: @thisisdanabowling

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

The topic of mental health is generally a taboo one, especially in Hollywood. My guest today is the fabulous actress, Alessandra Torresani. Alessandra got her start in Hollywood from a young age, making appearances in popular shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Even Stevens. Her career eventually evolved into more notable roles in shows such as American Horror Story, Caprica, and The Big Bang Theory.

In this episode, Alessandra shares stories about her work in Hollywood and how the pandemic has completely rocked the industry. More importantly, she’s chatting about her experiences with mental health, how she’s advocating and serving through her podcast, and why showing up as your authentic self--online and everywhere else--is the key to building community.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Alessandra caught the camera bug
• Growing up as a child actress
• How Alessandra’s acting career continued to flourish
• How the pandemic rocked the film and TV industry
• Alessandra’s journey with mental health and mental health advocacy
• The importance of authenticity

“I had a girl that came up to me and she showed me her scars because she harmed herself. And she said, ‘I didn't know that people on TV had the same feelings that I did.’ So I just started crying and I was inspired to share my story..” - Alessandra Torresani

Links mentioned: 

• Amp Up Your Clubhouse: https://my.danabowling.com/Amp-Up-Your-Clubhouse-Waitlist?r_done=1 
• Alessandra’s Instagram: @alessandratorresani
• Emotional Support Pod: emotionalsupportpod.com
• Dana’s Instagram: @thisisdanabowling
• Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during a social media strategy coaching session? If your answer is yes, today’s episode is your chance. My guest today is my client, Alexis White. Alexis is the CEO and founder of A-List Admissions and Tutoring--where she helps children of all ages with their admission into private school.

Although her business is booming, she’s just not that great on social media and she has a hard time staying consistent on Instagram and Clubhouse. She hired me to coach her on her social media strategy to help her get going. So get your pen and paper ready, because we’re about to dive into an in-depth social media strategy coaching session on showing up consistently, growing and connecting with the right people, and creating content that connects.

In this episode, we cover:

• Alexis’ struggles with social media
• Getting personal on Clubhouse
• Bringing your uniqueness to social media
• Getting relatable on Instagram and building trust
• Making time to create content
• Jumping over small hurdles with Google
• Letting go of perfection
• Establishing your content pillars and building your highlights
• The four C’s of coaching
• Tips for creating a clean feed

Clubhouse has been a game-changer for my presence, my following, but more importantly, my circle of online friends. There has never been an app as collaborative, connected, and friendly as Clubhouse and, today, I am telling you all about it.

Whether you’re new or a seasoned Clubhouse member, I’m giving you insight on why Clubhouse is THE place to be seen, to elevate others, and, ultimately, build a strong, authentic community filled with incredible entrepreneurs like yourself. Tune in to this episode and find out why you needed to be on Clubhouse, like, yesterday.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why there is more intimacy on Clubhouse
• How great people are valued more on Clubhouse
• Why Clubhouse allows you to feel seen and see others
• Finding genuine support and friendship

“And clubhouse has allowed me to feel seen. And you know what else about it? It's allowed me to see others.” - Dana Bowling

Links mentioned: 

Amp Up Your Clubhouse: https://my.danabowling.com/Amp-Up-Your-Clubhouse-Waitlist?r_done=1 

Dana’s Instagram: @thisisdanabowling

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

What’s the deal with imposter syndrome? No matter how successful you truly are, imposter syndrome will always be there. It won’t ever go away. In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through my personal struggle with imposter syndrome, why everyone suffers from it, and why you should never let it stop you--no matter how awful it feels.

I know how real imposter syndrome can get. But the truth of the matter is imposter syndrome is only a feeling, not a fact. If you’ve ever dimmed your light or taken a step back from speaking when you know you have so much to offer, this episode is for you. 

So tune in to this episode and find out why you are capable of moving beyond imposter syndrome, and why you shouldn’t hold yourself back from making an impact.

In this episode, we cover:

• Where I am in my journey
• Why I had to get over my anxiety over speaking on Clubhouse
• What happened when I pushed through my imposter syndrome
• The importance of moving or helping just one person
• The domino effect of inspiration
• Why imposter syndrome is not going away and the only thing you can do about it

“Imposter syndrome will always be there. It's not going away. The only difference is you still have to do something instead of letting it stop you. You have to take action. If you don't take action, nothing gets done. Nothing happens. Nothing changes. ” - Dana Bowling

Links mentioned: 

Amp Up Your Clubhouse: https://my.danabowling.com/Amp-Up-Your-Clubhouse-Waitlist?r_done=1 

Dana’s Instagram: @thisisdanabowling

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

When one door closes, a million more open. This saying could not be more true, and my guest on this episode, Amy Phillips, proves it. Amy is a master impersonator, self-proclaimed “realest, fakest housewife,” and the hilarious host of Reality Checked on Sirius XM’s Radio Andy.

In today’s episode, Amy shares her incredibly inspirational journey of paving her way in the creative space. She shares the trials of pursuing an acting career, and how standing her ground and pursuing her passions ultimately led her to great opportunities.

From her voice acting days in Detroit, viral videos on Funny or Die and YouTube, to multiple appearances on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen--Amy’s story is a true testament to the power of pursuing your passions. 

In this episode, we cover:

• How Amy started doing impressions and radio sketches
• Why you can do it all, but not all at once
• Pivoting from Hollywood and pursuing her passions
• Juggling voiceover work and fulfilling her creative projects
• Running a 5-day show on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy
• Tips for mastering impressions

IG Quotes:

“You just have to pivot and figure out what the hell you're gonna do. I have to just keep doing my own thing because that's the only thing I can control. ” - Amy Phillips

“I have to really pick and choose what I pour my energy into. Because for me, I'm a good multitasker. But at the same time, I have to compartmentalize certain aspects of creativity. Because if I am multitasking too much when it comes to creative stuff, it suffers. I feel like the product and the material suffers and it's like a half-assed thing and it's not going over well. ”- Amy Phillips

“Sometimes I just have to wave the white flag and be like, I can't do it all. I can't be all of it that I really want to be. I have to just make the tough choices so that I can be a good mom and be proud. You can do it all. You just can't do it all right now.” - Amy Phillips

“Committing to the full five days a week definitely meant surrendering to other pursuits I had in mind, but embracing this amazing opportunity because I never would have thought it would have been like a five-day week show in a million years. ” - Amy Phillips

Links mentioned: 

Amy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetamyphillips/ 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Are blogs still relevant? With the rise of social media, blogging might feel like a thing of the not-so-distant past (we’re talking 2000’s here). Bree Pair, a successful lifestyle blogger and blogging coach, joins the podcast today to make the case for blogging and why it’s an important tool for building an online community.

She shares her expert opinion on why social media is not enough. Bree also discusses her thoughts on why it’s 100% possible to succeed in a saturated space. From growth strategies to repurposing content across different platforms, this episode is a must for anyone who wants to build an engaged community in the online space through blogging.

In this episode, we cover:

• Is blogging dead?
• Why social media is great but unreliable
• The benefits of having a blog
• Growth strategies from SEO to Pinterest
• Why making investments is the key to growth

“There's something that happens when you invest. You're like, ‘Okay, I am all in, I'm going to go get my money's worth out of this program, I'm going to be the student at the front of the class asking all the questions and getting all the feedback.’ There's a mindset shift that happens when you decide I'm going to spend some money to actually do this.” - Bree Pair

“Focus on things like SEO, Pinterest, and then incorporating strategy when it comes to social media platforms like Instagram. Bring awareness to the fact that you have a blog, and that you have things outside of Instagram to offer them.”- Bree Pair

“We love Instagram and bloggers are obsessed with Instagram for the most part. But bloggers need to own something outside of that. Because if Instagram were to change one day, if the algorithm shifts, if something happens and you disappear... God forbid you get hacked and that's gone. Where can people find you still? Just always make sure that if something were to happen, your people still know how to find you.” - Bree Pair

“Blogs could be so beneficial because it's another place for you to show your expertise. And when you have articles that are on your blog that are keyworded specifically to solve those pain points for people. And then you're pushing them out to your current audience, but also pushing them out through SEO so they're gonna live on Google. People will find you that way. ” - Bree Pair

Links mentioned: 

Thrive Together: https://thrivetogether.blog/ 

Bree’s free workshop for bloggers: https://thrive.mykajabi.com/class 

Thrive Together Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivetogetherblog/ 

Thrive Blogger Podcast: https://thrivetogether.blog/podcast/ 

Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching

Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

Why do we tie our success to the number of followers we have on our social media accounts? What we need to realize is that the most important part of the entrepreneurial journey is our community and the connections we make. And the bigger our community gets, the harder it is to establish deep, meaningful connections with each individual member. 

In this episode, I am quickly chatting about why we need to stop getting hung up on how many followers we have on Instagram and why that doesn’t legitimize our success as an entrepreneur or business owner. I am also unpacking the real reason behind why we crave followers and why it’s important to understand that more followers equals followers. Period.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Clubhouse is growing my Instagram following exponentially
• The purpose of why we are all in business
• Why we all get hung up on gaining more followers
• The perks of having a low follower account
• Why community and connection is the most important part of business

“Your follower count does not equal whether or not you're good at what you do. Your follower count is just that. It's not anything else. So let's not attach meaning to it.” - Dana Bowling

Links mentioned: 

• Dana’s Instagram: @dana.coaching
• Dana’s Website: danabowling.com

What’s the lifetime value of your customers? Shannon Lutz is a marketing mentor and the CEO of The Social Bungalow. She’s also the founder of Bungalow Coffee and happens to be my business coach. Shannon joins the podcast to chat about building a thriving Facebook community and establishing your value ladder. In this episode, Shannon shares how she creates program suites structured around her clients’ growth needs. We also discuss building an engaged Facebook community, increasing purchase points, and so much more.

In this episode, we cover:

• Building an engaged and thriving Facebook community
• Building customer lifetime value
• Prioritizing to avoid burn out
• An inside look into Shannon’s team

“What's the lifetime value of the client? Meaning they came in, they bought this one thing, but when are they coming back? And why are they coming back? And how do we get them back in? And how do we increase their purchase point, and those are the constant questions that you're working towards.” - Shannon

Links mentioned: 

• Shannon’s Instagram: @thesocialbungalow
• Shannon’s website: thesocialbungalow.com
• Bungalow Coffee: @bungalowcoffeeco
• Dana’s Instagram: @thisisdanabowling
• Content That Converts Freebie
• Dana's Free Clubhouse Guide 

If you’re ready to uplevel your Instagram, my 12 week Amp Up Your IG program is launching on February 1, 2021. Get on the waitlist now!