Intuition. Instinct. Gut feeling. Whatever you want to call it. We all have it in some form or another but it's very often trained out of us as we become adults.

What if you really got in tune with your intuition? What if you quieted down and listened to your body? It takes practice, but I'll bet you can do it. As a woman solopreneur, it's essential to practice tuning into your gut - it can help you in your business. Use it to be more intentional about who you choose as a client. Use it to be more in touch with what your body tells you. It's all good.

In this episode, we talk about types of intuition and how to practice it for yourself. And we would love to know how you use your intuition in your business! How do you "tune in?" Let us know at [email protected].

Japanese word for intution: Kan/Kan de

Forest Bathing: Ancient Japanese process of relaxation - known in Japan as shinrin yoku.

Calm app: https://www.calm.com/

SolePower Podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com).

SolePower Podcast theme music "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley.

When we first start our businesses, we are ready to go right out of the gate. Then, somewhere along the way, we lose that motivation and it's hard to keep moving forward. As we all know, motivation comes and goes. We might be ON FIRE one day and feel like a failure the next. We might be disciplined and excited for six months straight, but lose it all when we encounter blocks or rejection. That doesn't mean that it's time to throw the baby out with the bathwater! It's just time to refocus, maybe rest, and try something a new tactic.

Remember why you started your own business in the first place? Go back to that list. Remind yourself why you're in this for the long haul. If that doesn't work, use the tips and tricks we mention in this episode!

TED Talks

Tim Urban "Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator" https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Binaural Beats

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/binaural-beats/399695821

SolePower Podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com)

SolePower Podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley.

Well, whaddya know, we're talking about boundaries again! They must be pretty important, right? Yes, yes, a million times yes.

In the first two episodes of the Boundaries series, we talked about what boundaries are and why they're important - in this episode we're talking about resistance. UGH! Yep, you're going to get resistance when you set boundaries with people. Be prepared for emotions. Be prepared for manipulation. Be prepared for disappointment. It's not going to be easy to set boundaries with people, but it is essential.

The great news is, you can anticipate scenarios and prepare a plan. You'll feel so much better going into difficult situations with a plan - you'll know exactly what you want to say and how to say it. AND when you practice and visualize, it won't be strange when you go into that situation or have that conversation.

Tell us how you set boundaries! We'd love to know. Email us at [email protected].

SolePower Podcast hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com).

SolePower Podcast theme song, "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley.

"One of our most fundamental needs is for social connection and a feeling that we belong," says Vanessa Bohns, associate professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. "Saying ‘no’ feels threatening to our relationships and that feeling of connectedness."

Yes, they're that important - we've made a series out of boundaries! We feel so strongly about the need to set boundaries, that we've devoted time from three shows now, talking about the importance of setting boundaries. There may be a 4th episode as well.

Creating and holding boundaries is not easy - it's a practice you must repeat consistently to get the results you want. We humans are social creatures, so when we tell people "no" or set firm boundaries, it feels weird initially. Our whole focus as a species is connection, so choosing to disconnect seems at odds with who we are. But when we set a boundary with someone, we're telling them how to best interact with us in a healthy way.

Despite all the weirdness you may feel, it's essential to tell others where we begin and they end. We'll help you get there!

Vanessa Bohns quote from "More Power to You" book by Angela Jorden.

SolePower Podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com).

SolePower Podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley.

"I work on something every day to help grow my business."

"What can I do today to move the needle?"

Two very important statements that all women solopreneurs can apply to their own lives and businesses. What a great conversation we had with Liz Geeslin! She is a powerhouse, and I mean powerhouse. Long before Liz started Better Lifestyle Solutions, she was a solopreneur. In fact, solopreneurship is all that Liz has known. After starting several businesses at age 9, she saved her first $125 to buy a horse. By age 11, she was training people in her own backyard how to ride and care for horses. By age 13, she was making 3x minimum wage. She's long-been the breadwinner in her household.

Now, at the age of 69, she's helping people eat better and feel better. We're pretty confident that Liz can do anything! So, what's her secret? What has enabled her to keep going? Two big things: Curiosity and taking action. In fact, she recommends it to every woman solopreneur - practice being curious about your business and what's next, rather than judging or worrying that you're not doing something right. AND, don't wait until you're motivated to do something. Take action and see what works best. If you wait until you're motivated to do something....it might never happen.

Liz's business, Better Lifestyle Solutions, focuses on eating well and feeling well by offering chef services and holistic solutions to clients. She's married the two services as a way to offer a full program to clients - and you'll benefit from it for sure.

Betterlifestylesolutions.com

SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com).

SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley.

We are very excited about this episode of SolePower! Friend and colleague Andrea Liebross joins us for a chat about her new book, She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary. As Andrea's former coach, I am thrilled to see how she has just taken off! She's a force to be reckoned with - a big thinker, a coach, a speaker, and an author. I am really happy for her and the success she's seen.

Just what is thinking big? It's more than just thinking outside the box. According to Andrea, it's the ability to tap into the future you and what she wants. Often in business, we talk about the here and now and what we're experiencing. Big thinking is the future you thinking. Makes sense, right?

We immediately signed up for Andrea's book launch goodies. We hope you will too!

shethinksbig.com (the book and the Thinking Big movement)

andrealiebross.com

andreaslinks.com (extra goodies and such)

SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com).

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"You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run." -Kenny Rogers "The Gambler"

It's the first in the Boundaries series, y'all! In this episode, Cheryl and I start beating the drum - setting boundaries is essential to your personal and professional life. I know, I know...when you read about boundaries, you might feel the need to shrink from the topic. But we invite you to think about boundaries in a different way. Yes, you should set them and no, it's not always fun to do so. But boundaries aren't just a way to keep people OUT, they're a way to tell other people how they should interact with you. Much like building a fence in your backyard, you're telling people that this is your space and you can invite them to come into your backyard, but there are rules.

The best way to identify what boundaries are important to you, figure out what your top 3 values are. Knowing what's most important to you will inform your boundary setting. Check out Cheryl's blog post about core values!

https://resettingjoy.com/blog/embracing-your-core-values

SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com)

SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley.

"Print is not dead!" - Teri Capron

In this week's episode, we chat with everyone's favorite graphic designer, Teri Capron, of Fresh Design. I tend to geek out on branding, marketing and design, so I was super excited for us to interview Teri. As a writer and editor with many friends who have left newspapers, I'm thrilled to hear that print is still alive and well - even if a lot of it is advertising.

Teri talks to us about what branding truly is and what your logo says about you. In this day and age of $5 designs online, it's important for women solopreneurs to know that sometimes you get what you pay for. Everyone fancies themselves a designer, but do they have years of experience in both print and digital formats? When you brand, you're not just looking for a quick logo and design, you're looking for something that is available in many formats and has staying power.

Teri brought us solid resources too - Killer Visual Strategies: Engage Any Audience, Improve Comprehension, and Get Amazing Results Using Visual Communication, by Amy Balliett, and PageProof software, for marketing teams.

As a graduate of Herron School of Art, Teri's roots are in publishing and design. As a long-time designer for a magazine, she earned her chops before deciding to go out on her own. She's got the experience and ingenuity to help clients create striking visuals. We think you'll love her work.

www.FreshDesignInc.com

[email protected]

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"Don't be an acceptance junkie." - Marti Justice

"Unsubscribe from that negative mindset!" - Marti Justice

We fell in love with Marti J and we know you will too. We're all about empowering women to aspire to their best selves - and that includes dressing the part and feeling good in your body. As women, we know that society gives us many messages about our bodies and how we present ourselves - most of which are negative and shaming. Not only do we need to step into our power, we need to embrace it! We all have things we love about our bodies. We know our best assets as well as our worst. Why not focus on what works and what makes us feel good? Don't be an acceptance junkie - you don't need anyone else's permission to be yourself!

Marti shows us how to find our own style, shop smart, and throw out the stuff that doesn't serve us anymore. She's even offering a $97 Style ID to the first 50 women who follow her on https://www.facebook.com/martijstyles by September 15.

Get ready for the 7-day Closet Detox Challenge, starting Monday, August 21! Just scan the QR code here https://www.facebook.com/martijstyles and join the challenge.

https://www.martijstyles.com/

Instagram: Martijstyles_

SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com)

SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley.