When it comes to starting and growing your own business as a female entrepreneur, you know that you’re going to face challenges. 

After all, following your dreams and passions takes a lot of bravery and hard work, especially in a male-dominated world. 

Then not only do you face the usual challenges like perfecting your vision, getting clear on your offering, putting all those pieces of the marketing puzzle into place and dealing with admin, financial pressures, economic conditions and so on…

…you’re also juggling EVERYTHING else in your life….

Now, if you’ve read any small business books out there, you’ve probably been encouraged to stay strong, push through and focus on your goals because YOU are the only one who can make this happen.

But it can be tough. Lonely, even. 

It can often feel like it’s you against the world. 

That no one else is facing the challenges that you do. 

Or even worse, that everyone else has got everything under control and you’re clearly not cut out for this female entrepreneurship thing if you haven’t. 

As you’ll discover from listening to this week’s episode with female entrepreneur and founder of The COVN collective, Ghaz Samandari, this is completely false.  

It’s only by building community, leaning on the love and support of others, and having those eye-opening conversations that you can unleash the powerful entrepreneur within and make your business dreams happen. 

As Serena Williams famously said, “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.”

You’re going to LOVE this conversation because Ghaz has faced many challenges in her life. Yet she has broken out of her comfort zone, found her purpose, and is now connecting with women from all walks of life so they can release their inner awesome. 

It’s inspiring stuff and I can’t wait to hear your feedback! 

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• How we all have the capacity to change the world, especially when we do it together
• The power of vulnerability, openness, and human connection when it comes to growing our businesses
• Why focusing on what we TRULY want can be a total gamechanger
• CONFIDENCE and how we can nurture it with the support of others
• How communities like Eleshia Lifestyle & The COVN Collective can transform your life and business

And much more! Listen below.

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-75-how-the-power-of-community-can-transform-our-businesses-lives-with-ghaz-samandari

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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own podcast? Or growing your podcast so that it can help you connect with your audience, add even more value, build community and grow your business?

If so, you’re certainly not the only one. Podcasting remains one of the most powerful ways you can market your business, attract and nurture leads and make a real difference to those you serve. 

This is exactly why I decided to launch The Eleshia Show. 

I know that I could teach female entrepreneurs to get clear on their goals and then actually take action (without overwhelm!) so they could achieve the freedom and financial success they deserve. 

With my corporate project management background, wellness knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges we all face, I knew how valuable this would be for you. 

But let’s be honest. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. 

I had to overcome all those fears that were holding me back. I had to get strategic about content and marketing, even though I had zero experience. I needed to put myself out there in the world and turn to female mentors who could help me achieve the podcast success that I knew I deserved. 

That’s why I was so excited to welcome entrepreneur and podcast expert, Kristin Molenaar to this podcast for this week’s episode. 

With her mantra of "work less + make more", alongside her vast podcast marketing experience, she knows exactly how to make being a podcast guest deliver maximum results for your business and your audience. 

I know you’re going to love her no-nonsense, uncomplicated approach! ❤

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• Why it’s so vital that we build community before launching a podcast
• How to be an awesome podcast guest and offer even more value
• The importance of aligning your content with the podcast’s existing listeners 
• EXACTLY how to tailor your pitch to get more guest podcast appearances 
• Why vanity metrics don’t work and what you should be doing instead
• What we should focus on if we want maximum freedom and financial success from our businesses

And much more! Listen below.

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-74-how-to-boost-the-power-of-guest-podcast-appearances-with-kristin-molenaar

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Being a female entrepreneur and growing your business can often feel like a very solo journey. 

After all, it’s YOU who has the dream, YOU with the passion and vision to bring your wisdom and skills to the world and help transform lives. 

And despite any valuable help or support you might have from your partner, family, or friends, it’s ultimately YOU who needs to juggle all your responsibilities, invest in yourself and claim the health and prosperity you deserve. 

But this isn’t necessarily true. 

Over the years, I’ve learned that connecting to other female business owners, having those key conversations, and really leaning on the community can make the difference between success and growth. 

There’s nothing like chatting to someone who actually gets your vision, understands exactly what you’re trying to build, and knows the unique barriers that stand between you and your dreams. 

That’s why, in today's episode of the podcast, I decided to make a super exciting announcement- we’re starting a female entrepreneur community! 

I want to be 100% present for the wonderful women who I serve and help us grow together. 

Listen to this episode of the podcast to discover:

• What this exciting new female community can offer you
• Why I’ve decided to switch up the podcast for the remainder of the year
• The freebie that can help you beat overwhelm whilst growing your business
• Three simple ways you can deal with stress today and stay on top of your obligations 

And much more! Listen below.

Connect with Eleshia and the community today

• Website
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• LinkedIn

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-73-have-you-joined-the-eleshia-show-community-yet

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We’ve all been there. We’ve all found ourselves being pulled in all directions and placed under incredible amounts of pressure from work, our personal lives, financial problems, grief and so on. 

If you’re anything like Mairi and I used to be, you probably tell yourself to stop being so weak, pull yourself together and push on through. 

Those so-called empowering messages we often see online and the culture we live in means that we believe that if we want to make it in business or life, this is our only option. 

But when we do this, we’re doing ourselves a huge disservice. 😢

We’re leaving ourselves vulnerable to stress, overwhelm and burnout. We can’t give our best at work, in our businesses or to our family and friends. Worst of all, we can’t ensure that we’re taking care of ourselves so we can shine brightly in the world. 

There’s another option. 🥳

If we can honour what it means to be a woman, tune in to our female cycles and get strategic when it comes to how we arrange our schedule, we can make magic happen. 

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with previous podcast guest and great friend, Mairi Taylor to chat about how this knowledge has changed our lives and how you can do the same. 

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• How learning about honouring my female cycle transformed my life (and Mairi’s too)
• What happened when I tried to push through my stress and overwhelm
• The truth about why I kept postponing the “Grow Your Business” online course
• Exactly what we need to focus on to beat overwhelm
• Why life gets so much easier when you focus more on when you do certain tasks, not how or why

And much more! Listen below  👇

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-72-why-we-need-to-give-ourselves-grace-with-mairi-taylor

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Imagine that you’ve just faced a situation that has left you emotionally charged. 

You’re feeling sad, angry, frustrated, jealous or rejected and feel completely overwhelmed with it all. 

Perhaps you’ve just received terrible or challenging news. Faced backstabbing or gossip at work or between friends. Lost a parent or loved one. Had a fight with your partner. Or even lost out on that incredible business opportunity that you had your heart set on. 

What do YOU do? 

Do you push through those emotions, try to ignore them and just keep yourself distracted with work, growing your business or anything else that keeps you busy? 

Or just close up, put on a brave face and keep marching on like nothing has happened and you don’t care anyway. 

Or even feel totally destroyed, demotivated, and can barely move from your seat, let alone think about your business strategy or what to cook for your evening meal. 

As I share in this week’s solo episode of the podcast, whilst you can’t control what is going on in the world, you CAN choose how to react to those emotional challenges so they don’t destroy your day, your week or force you to give up on your dreams. 

Take it from me- when my mum passed away, I went into full distraction mode. I kept burying my emotions until my physical and mental health was in tatters, my body was inflamed and I struggled with my fertility. Then I had to spend the next 18 months trying to undo all the damage I’d done. 

Listen to this episode to learn:

• Why bad news can feel even more overwhelming when you’re juggling everything as a female entrepreneur
• What my husband told me that completely transformed my outlook and gave me the strength I needed 
• The POWER of listening and seeking external support when times get tough 
• How tuning in to my body and giving it EXACTLY what it needed gave me clarity and calm
• What our periods (or female cycle) have to do with our stress levels and emotional state and how to harness its power

And much more! Listen below.

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-71-how-to-deal-with-those-difficult-emotions-so-they-don-t-stand-in-your-way

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Are you feeling stressed, drained or even overwhelmed by everything that is happening in the world right now? 

I know I’ve certainly been feeling the pressure. 

Then when we’re in this space and try to gain clarity, plan ahead or set goals, we feel like we’re fighting a losing battle. Because what’s the point of even trying when we have no clue what lies around the corner? 

But here’s the truth…

YOU CAN STILL DO IT! 

When you have some form of clarity and a plan of action, you can still get to where you wanna be. If you can stay focused on that plan, then you’ll achieve real success in your business and life.

Focus on what you can control and the rest will come. 

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re going to take a step back and learn how to take better care of ourselves so we can stop feeling so overwhelmed and grow our businesses, even during these uncertain times. 

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• Why thinking about your ‘why’ is your superpower when it comes to success
• The quick, easy, and POWERFUL things you can do every day to beat overwhelm 
• How to build your businesses from a place where you feel that you have the energy and the strength to do that. 
• Taking action (aka execution) and why it’s absolutely vital if you want to get anywhere in business
• The awesome FREE resource you need to download if you want to beat overwhelm
• Why being cheerleaded and mentored by like-minded people can work magic 
• How actually writing down your dreams, desires, thoughts, fears, and problems can make you stronger, more focused, and more motivated than ever before

And much more! Listen below.

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-70-achieve-your-goals-dreams-and-desires-for-2022

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If you want to achieve real success in your business, grow beyond your wildest dreams and boost that bank balance, you’ll need to have a clear vision. 

Once you have that vision you can bring it to life by believing in yourself, outlining your strategy then putting in the work. 

As you’ve no doubt discovered already, it’s not always easy. 

You’ll face multiple challenges, self-doubt is likely to pop up and you’ll need to take numerous risks along the way. 

As a female entrepreneur, you’re also juggling so many other responsibilities like a partner, kids, a home, and perhaps a ‘regular’ job so overwhelm and burnout could also stand between you and your dream.  

That’s why you must take time to stop, reflect and celebrate every win, no matter how big or small. 

The only problem is, so many of us forget to do it! 

So for this week’s episode of the podcast, I want to you grab a pen and a piece of paper, relax and listen. By taking time to celebrate yourself, you’ll give yourself the momentum you need to keep pushing forward, beat overwhelm and remember what truly brings you joy. 

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• Why your true desires matter (and how to define yours right now!)
• The tiny tricks I use to lift my mood when I’m having a tough day
• How focusing on your strengths can help you become even more kick-ass in business
• Why we all need a cheerleader or mentor and how to find yours
• The awesome FREE resource you need to download if you want to beat overwhelm
• How you can use a gratitude jar to keep you positive and motivated

And much more! Listen below.

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-69-how-to-celebrate-your-wins-to-grow-your-business

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Do you ever feel that you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to your clothing? You wish you could be as stylish and ‘pulled together’ as some of the other female entrepreneurs you see. 

You find yourself living in leggings and jeans, wearing the same old dull colours or struggling to find anything that you feel confident in. 

Even if you do try something new, nothing seems to fit you properly or enhance your best features. More often than not, you can find yourself believing that it’s your fault, that your body is ‘strange’ and you should just give up with the image makeover. 

If you’re over 40 like many of us are (or have had kids), the problem can seem even worse. Your body is changing and you’re not sure how to make the most of your gorgeous figure. 

I can certainly relate. I’ve found myself pulling the same old colours (purple or neutrals) from the cupboard and sticking to leggings and jeans since I had my daughter. But I’m ready for a transformation and I’m sure you are too. 

That’s why I sat down with personal style expert and body confidence coach, Brandi Johnson for this week’s episode of the podcast to find out how we can claim more joy, confidence and abundance in our lives and get that wardrobe that elevates our style and reflects who we are becoming. 

She shared with me so many truths about our clothes, trends and choices and I can’t wait for you to hear the same. 

[Love this? Brandi is launching a group coaching programme in September, “Getting Dressed Again” that will help you define your signature style, understand how to dress your unique body shape and effortlessly dress for any occasion without sacrificing comfort. Click the link to find out more. Visit her website to find out more.] 

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• How to discover your personal style in an authentic and relevant way 
• Why it’s not your fault if the clothes you want to wear don’t suit you
• The secret of finding your style, even when you’re over 40
• Why plus is not a body shape (and neither is fruit!) 
• Classic pieces everyone should own

And much more! Listen below

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-68-how-to-elevate-your-style-unleash-your-body-confidence-with-brandi-johnson

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Do you ever get sick of the way you get treated? You feel hurt or violated by the way you’ve been treated, overwhelmed by the multiple pressures on your shoulders, or feel like you’re expected to say ‘yes’ to everything. 

If you’re nodding your head, it’s time to redefine your personal boundaries. 

Boundaries empower us and keep us safe. They ensure that people treat you the way you want to be treated and that you can live life exactly how you want to, instead of feeling like you have no choice but to deal with everything going on in your life. 

Most importantly, they release us from stress, give us a much-welcomed breather and help us become the masters of our own ships. 

After the emotional rollercoaster of the last few weeks, I realised that I need to do exactly that. I knew it was going to require bravery but by doing so, I could ensure that I was OK. 

In this episode of the podcast, I want to share with you what I’ve decided to do to redefine my boundaries (and why I’ve come to this point.) As a confirmed people-pleaser, this isn’t always easy but it has already made a big difference to my stress levels and focus on my business and the future.

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• Why I definitely won’t be bringing my daughter into work anytime soon! 
• How making hard choices can help us spark more joy and live our lives to the full 
• The secret trick to stop people disrespecting you all the time 
• Why we’re all Kings and Queens (and how we can make the most of it)
• How you can find the time to rest, even if it’s just five minutes per day 

And much more!

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-67-8-ways-i-m-redefining-my-boundaries-over-the-summer-holidays

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We all love music, don’t we? 

I only have to put on my favourite tunes, crank up the volume and sing and dance if I want to feel amazing. 

Or listen to my late mum’s favourite songs if I want to remind myself of her love for all those years and feel grateful. 

Or pop on those songs from the playlist I created for my birth experience if I want to go right back to that emotional, incredible time when I finally met my daughter, Elessandra. 

But it’s not always easy. 

Sometimes the songs that used to bring us joy trigger difficult feelings of grief, suffering and powerlessness and leave us unable to move through. You’ve probably experienced the same if you’ve lost a loved one and I know I certainly did when I lost my mum. 

That’s why I was so excited to have this week’s podcast guest, Marlys Woods on the virtual couch to talk about how she uses her love of music, relationships and people to help those who seek emotional healing. 

She shares so many fascinating insights into music and how it can be used therapeutically for everyone, no matter what challenges they are facing. 

If you’ve ever felt shivers when listening to a song, don’t miss it! 

Listen to this episode to discover: 

• How music can sometimes leave us feeling stuck (and what we can do about it)
• Why we’re all creatives, artists and musical people, even if we struggle to keep a beat
• The jaw-dropping magical powers of music (don’t miss what she says about newborns!)
• How we can use music to fill us with joy or work through challenging or powerful emotions 

And much more!

Click this link for the full show notes:
https://www.eleshialifestyle.com/blog/episode-66-how-we-can-use-music-to-fill-us-with-joy-or-work-through-challenging-emotions-with-marlys-woods

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