Hi friends!

Today I was inspired to quickly record another Biz Pep Talk episode, but this one is really a biz/life pep talk.

I had a coffee meeting with a client who recently launched a sustainable clothing line and she was telling me about all of the challenges she’s facing with manufacturing issues and product delays. Then, I heard from an author friend who sent me a message. And THEN, a media colleague.

Three separate women but a common theme: overcoming hardship, self doubt, and not giving enough credit to where it’s due (hint: ourselves!).

I keep finding scenarios in my own life that remind me- maybe this wasn’t supposed to be easy. And maybe I’m made for this!

It reminds me of a verse I read recently in Esther 4:14 (the popular one you’ll see in beautiful script on posters and mugs): "….perhaps you were born for times such as this." So, I pulled out my Bible again (two of them, actually, because I’m intrigued by the different translations out there) to re-read it and to see how it may apply to our everyday lives.

I hope this episode will give you a new perspective on what it means to embrace hardship & uncertainty. If it does, let me know over on Instagram @emilyrichett!

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This episode first appeared at www.emilyrichett.com/episode-56

Do you ever wonder… why do I have the life I have? 

The career I have? 

Why do I do the things I do?

Buy the things I buy? 

And what if I told you, you aren’t controlling these things as much as you think you are? 

In this episode, I talk with Luke Burgis, author of Wanting, about Mimetic Desire and the role it plays in our everyday lives. We also talk about how it impacts everything from how many children you have to mob mentality and cancel culture (oh you know I went there!).

This is a fascinating topic and if you’ve ever wanted to know more about why you do the things you do, then you’ll want to tune in!

Also, head over to my Instagram @emilyrichett - I’m giving away a copy of Luke’s book to one listener!

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This episode first appeared at EmilyRichett.com/Episode-55.

Today is an extra special episode. The previously scheduled interview has been moved to next week. Today I want to honor a special person, my cousin Ashley Rose. While she left the world far too soon, she made an incredible impact on the lives of many people- even complete strangers were inspired by her strength, determination, and faith. 

In this episode, I share a bit about the legacy she left behind and the wisdom she unknowingly imparted to me in her last days.

I hope this inspires you to strive to “trust the process” more in your own life like Ashley did in hers.

You can learn more at the foundation in her honor- Ashleyrosefoundation.org.

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This episode first appeared at EmilyRichett.com/episode-54. 

This is the first of a new series, where I’ll shart short, actionable lessons and stories to help you amplify your business.

In today’s episode, I answer the question: What happens when you decide to write an email to your list of thousands of people who haven’t heard from you in years?

I’ll tell you about my experience reviving a dead email list -- breaking down the numbers, the unsubscribes, the funny interactions, and new customers-- and the inspiring reminder that whether in your business or your personal life, success boils down to: IMPERFECT ACTION!

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This episode first appeared at EmilyRichett.com/episode-53.

Today I'm bringing my friend and business mentor, Alex Charfen, back on the show.  

Alex is someone I highly respect, personally and professionally. In business, he has built multiple Inc 500 businesses, helped turn around an entire industry in crisis, and has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs to grow scalable, impactful businesses. 

Alex shares such an important message for entrepreneurs. If you’re running a business, you’re taking risks, you’re making things happen, and during these challenging times, it may require more fortitude and mental focus than ever before.

He has that shift in perspective that a lot of us are looking for and I hope this resonates with you - and brings you hope - as much as it did for me.

• Creating Momentum Through Crisis, AMPLIFY interview with Alex Charfen
• The Entrepreneurial Personality Type, AMPLIFY interview with Alex Charfen 
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This episode first appeared at EmilyRichett.com/Episode-52.

This episode is for all of my moms and women who feel like they’ve achieved a lot, overall, yet still feel unfulfilled and overwhelmed. If you’ve read all the popular books from the famous women authors and you follow the big influencers in the self-help space, but their feel-good advice doesn’t actually help, then this is especially for you! 

I made this episode that I wish I would have heard 4-6 years ago- the “me” that put so much of my self-worth and value in my productivity and achievements, while blindly following mainstream narratives about what would make me happy. 

In the summer of 2020, when I was able to finally breathe and the dust settled from all the upheaval in my business because of COVID, I was interviewed on a podcast (it’s linked here as a replay on The AMPLIFY Show)- it was supposed to be about business growth but it ended up being a very different kind of interview because I was going through so much transition. It is when I first realized that maybe I fell for a pack of lies that was disguised as self-help, feminism, and a promise of “having it all” at the cost of my own happiness. 

I share a few books and resources in this episode that helped me but I don’t have a specific roadmap or “5 tricks & hacks” - no easy solutions. My hope is that this episode sparks a little something for you and inspires you to continue the same journey I’ve been on these past two years. If this resonates with you, let me know! I’d love to hear from you over on Instagram @emilyrichett -- or feel free to send me a note- [email protected] 

• Emily’s interview on the Irie Lemon podcast in 2020
• Emily interviews Tara Jones-Williamson

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This episode first appeared at: EmilyRichett.com/Episode-51

In this episode, I’m talking about a topic that can make many people uncomfortable- death. 

For thousands of years, reflecting on our own mortality and inevitable outcome has been used by philosophers and people of all kinds to be better, to do better, and to make the most of this short life.

This week I had a chance to say goodbye to my grandmother who is in her final days of life. I talk about this special moment and the valuable lesson it provided, as well as the journaling technique that can help you to intentionally consider your mortality in a helpful way. 

If this episode resonates with you, please share it- just screenshot and share on social. Tag me @emilyrichett - and rate the show on whatever platform you listen on. It really does help!

You can also sign-up for my new email newsletter emilyrichett.com/likemindedmamas. 

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This episode first appeared at emilyrichett.com/episode-50.

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In this episode, I’m opening up about an increasing problem I’ve been seeing play out in my community and those across the country. It’s the evergrowing “parent mobs” - groups of parents who have thrown kindness and tolerance out of the window and replaced them with anger and divisiveness. 

I talk about the incident that happened in my town that was the final straw and why it’s dangerous that so many good, reasonable voices are being silenced while this parent mob continues to grow. 

I’m also sharing a few ways we can band together to fight back without losing our humanity or hurting our neighbors or modeling intolerance to our children.

If this episode resonates with you, you can join my email list at emilyrichett.com/likemindedmamas - that is where I’ll update you with future episodes on this topic, including some upcoming guests that will share ways we can stay informed without being overwhelmed and how to build autonomy and freedom into our businesses and lives so we can have the courage to stand up for what is right. 

It’s also really helpful for me if you share this podcast with other parents who will find support and hope in this message. Thank you for listening and I look forward to connecting with you. 

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This episode first appeared at www.emilyrichett.com/episode-49

I’ve got a great interview for you today. I’m chatting with Anthony Ongaro, author of Break The Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living & doing more of what matters.

From the moment I read the title of his book, I knew I had to read it. It put a name to something I had been feeling for a long time, and you may be too, if you also get these twitches or impulses that prevent you from living your life to its fullest. 

The inside cover of the book reads: 

“Every day, we make hundreds of small actions without even thinking about them. Pulling out our smartphones, clicking the one-click purchase button, pulling down to refresh the social media feed, and more. Automatic actions that have become so deeply programmed into our lives that we don't have the chance to stop and ask ourselves a very important question:

Do I actually want to do this right now?

This book is all about taking a step back, identifying the Twitch—the impulsive, unproductive responses we have to discomfort—minimizing those distractions, kicking the clutter, and doing more of what matters.”

In today’s interview, we chat about what inspired Anthony’s book, how to sit with discomfort instead of reaching for your phone or the fridge or whatever your “twitch” happens to be, and other ways to live more intentionally.

I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did, and I'd love if you share this episode on social and tag me @emilyrichett! And don’t forget to check out Anthony’s book, Break the Twitch. 

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This episode first appeared at www.emilyrichett.com/episode-48

On this episode of The AMPLIFY Show, I’m chatting with Lauren Ellman, the author of the book BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age in The Digital Age. 

This episode kicks off a sort of mini-series; I’ve been on a journey interviewing authors about minimalism, simplicity, and how to break free from our addiction to tech, social media, and outside affirmation. I’ll be sharing more interviews with authors and thought leaders as I try to navigate living a life with less use of technology and social media, which is tricky as an entrepreneur. 

In this interview, Lauren talks about what inspired her book, growing up as a millennial at the start of the internet, and how to navigate mental health and our sense of self while using social media and technology. 

She also shares tools she has used to repair her relationship with social media and the boundaries that help her stay connected with friends and family without letting social media impact her mental wellbeing. 

If you enjoyed today’s episode, I'd love if you share on social and tag me @emilyrichett! 

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This episode first appeared at EmilyRichett.com/episode-47