That First Step

That First Step

By Jess LooneyComedyBusinessEducation
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That First Step episodes

  • That First Step...to welcoming change and new opportunities

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the inspiring and motivating, Ash, a women’s online health, fitness and mindset coach.

    Ash champions creating a personal lifestyle that fits each individual and inspires others to do so. She proves you can do this no matter what your schedule and has helped so many women around the world achieve their mind and body goals.


    We had an incredible conversation about mindset, goal setting, and also rethinking how you live your day to day life.


    She shares how she has built an online presence, shares incredible advice and also what she plans to do next.


    This story is so inspiring and she offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/coach_ashyv/?hl=en


    Find me :

    https://www.instagram.com/jesslooney_/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en




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    1 hr 5 min
  • That First Step...to getting a puppy

    Hey everyone. On today's episode of That First Step, I talk all things getting a puppy.

    From rescuing to adopting, upfront and long term costs, pet insurance? You name it, I talk about it.

    Hope this is helpful and gives you a good understanding of the responsibility but also the incredible benefits of having a small pup in your life.



    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    https://www.dspca.ie/

    https://www.dogstrust.ie/

    Puppy Pads on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Pet-Training-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G6OC?th=1


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    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en





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    27 min
  • That First Step...to zero waste

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the inspiring, creative, and visionary, Robyn, a zero waste champion!

    Robyn champions zero waste and inspires others to do so. She proves you can do this on any budget and has also creating her own line of eco friendly soaps, deodorants, and many more beautiful products.


    We had an incredible conversation about swapping everyday items for eco friendly and sustainable products, supporting Irish, and also rethinking how you live your day to day life.


    She shares how she has built an online presence, shares incredible advice and also what she plans to do next.


    This story is so inspiring and he offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/NotATrashyGal

    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/not.a.trashy.gal/?hl=en

    Find me :

    https://www.instagram.com/jesslooney_/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en


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    44 min
  • That First Step...to building your brand on LinkedIn

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the inspiring, motivated, and insanely driven Chris, a fantastic salesperson and LinkedIn Content Creator.

    We had an incredible conversation about doubling down on your strengths, applying yourself, building good habits, and using this time we have now to be happy and grow.

    Chris shares his tips on how to invest in yourself, build an online presence, building your personal brand, and be your best self!!


    He shares how he has built an online presence, shares incredible advice and also what he plans to do next.


    This story is so inspiring and he offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiankrausesalesforce


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/chris_hilarious_/?hl=en


    LinkedIn Playbooks:

    https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/linkedin-pages/linkedin-pages-playbook

    Justin Welsh - https://www.theofficialjustin.com/personalbranding

    Taylor Offer - https://thelurn.com/product/taylor-offer-the-linkedin-playbook/


    Google University Degree:

    https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/google-plan-disrupt-college-degree-university-higher-education-certificate-project-management-data-analyst.html - Google's new certificate program takes only six months to complete, and will be a fraction of the cost of college


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    47 min
  • That First Step...to launching an online sex shop

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the inspiring, motivated, amazing, Shawna, owner of Sex Siopa; Ireland’s leading sex toy shop.

    Moving to Ireland years ago, Shawna was in the market for a new vibrator…but couldn’t find an Irish shop to purchase one…so she created and launched her own.

    From launching the business, deciding on products, educating her customers, and dealing with the incredible growth that came with a global pandemic, this is an amazing episode and I hope you enjoy it…and maybe do a little shopping. Support Irish :)


    She shares how she has built an online presence, shares incredible advice and also what she plans to do next.


    This story is so inspiring and she offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    www.sexsiopa.ie


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/sexsiopa/?hl=en


    Find me :

    https://www.instagram.com/jesslooney_/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en


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    45 min
  • That First Step...to being a serial entrepreneur

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the inspiring, motivated, and insanely driven Matt, a serial entrepreneur and fantastic guy!!

    We had an incredible conversation about finding your why, applying yourself, starting a business, and not caring what anyone else thinks! Basically having a f&*k it attitude to life :)

    Matt shares his tips on how to invest in yourself, building your brand, and be your best self!!


    He shares how he has built an online presence, shares incredible advice and also what he plans to do next.


    This story is so inspiring and he offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    https://nerdjar.com/


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/nerd.jar/?hl=en


    Find me :

    https://www.instagram.com/jesslooney_/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en


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    1 hr 4 min
  • That First Step...to creating your new favourite fitness must have

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the inspiring, motivated, and driven duo, Holly and Elana.

    From spending years in the gym working with sub par body bands, these sisters were fed up of replacing snapped bands that would continuously get caught in their hair and move whilst working out. 

    They saw a gap in the market and starting working hard on their own top of the line, material body bands.

    On today’s show, Holly and Elana share their experience, from sourcing the bands, to the design, and the build up to launch day. Selling out in a few days, this dynamic duo knew they had a good thing with The Body Band Co.


    They share how they have built an online presence, incredible advice and also what they plans to do next.


    This story is so inspiring and they offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    https://www.thebodyband.com/


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/thebodybandco/?hl=en


    Find me :

    https://www.instagram.com/jesslooney_/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en


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    44 min
  • That First Step...to being Ireland's leading Personal Trainer

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the incredibly motivated, articulate, and absolutely sound, Steffan.

    From a young age, Steffan loved training and coaching. When he finished his degree, he started working straight away but the autonomy of being a coach soon won his heart. Fast forward a few years, Steffan has launched his own business of online coaching, an incredible studio for coaching in person, and has a whole portfolio of clients who he motivates daily and continue to inspire.


    He shares how he has built her online presence, shares incredible advice and also what he plans to do next.


    His story is so inspiring and he offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    https://steffan.ie/


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/steffanfuscopt/?hl=en


    Software mentioned:

    https://www.mypthub.net/ Software for PTs, coaches and clubs

    https://www.trainerize.com/ Personal Training Software


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    53 min
  • That First Step...to being a Freelance Marketing Strategist

    On this week’s episode, I speak with the incredibly motivated and inspiring, Alison.

    From a young age, Alison wanted to be in Business. When she finished her degree, she started doing a Masters but knew that wasn’t for her. Fast forward a year, Alison has since launched Desmond Consultancy, and has a whole portfolio of clients who she inspires and drives growth for daily.


    She shares how she has built her online presence, shares incredible advice and also what she plans to do next.


    Her story is so inspiring and she offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    https://alisonddesmond.wixsite.com/website


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/desmondconsultancy/?hl=en


    Find me :

    https://www.instagram.com/jesslooney_/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en




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    53 min
  • That First Step...to changing how you shop online

    On this week’s episode, I speak with an inspirational and wonderful entrepreneur, Kate.

    From a young age, Kate wanted to be an actress and work in Media. She set that goal and achieved her media dreams working for Universal Music, handling Spotify for well known artists such as Hozier andLittle Green Cars.

    Moving to Publishing, she excelled in her roles for both national and international Media Houses. Landing a role in tech as Head of Media for Groupon, she created a storm in their social department and then took that leap and That First Step to starting her own business; an online sustainable gifting store.


    At Tús they focus on curating bespoke eco-friendly gifts sets where you can give thoughtful beautiful gifts that are also kind to the planet. They strive to make it easier for you to shop local, shop better and to live more consciously…how amazing is that!


    She shares how she has built her online presence, shares incredible advice and also what she plans to do next.


    Her story is so inspiring and she offers an abundance of advice on how you too could follow your passion and turn it into a profession.


    Links below to everything mentioned in the show:


    Website

    https://www.tus-store.com/


    Insta

    https://www.instagram.com/tus.studio/?hl=en


    Find me :

    https://www.instagram.com/jesslooney_/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/thatfirststeppodcast/?hl=en


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    52 min

About That First Step

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A podcast about that first step you take to transform your life. My journey started off in Finance, I travelled the world working in consulting, and landed back in Ireland in Tech Sales, in a job I…