The Happy LeadHer

Imagine you start your dream business and days later you experience the most traumatic, confusing health battle and end up in the hospital.

My guest today is Monica Montes: founder of three businesses, community builder, and mother. Monica battled an unknown illness and later learned (from TikTok!) it was mold toxicity.

Monica is now balancing her healing journey while jumping back into running a branding agency, podcast studio, and networking community. She helps women shine on stage, build their businesses, and press record on their dreams.

Listen in as Monica and I chat about the importance of balancing health and business, putting your family first, and trusting your gut.

PLUS we announce our upcoming event, "From Search to Social: Maximizing Organic Business Growth with SEO," taking place on March 28th in Denver!

Get your tickets HERE — they will sell out soon! 

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

Four years ago, I was sitting in my doctor's office and was told I needed an emergency biopsy. I was notified a few days later that it was positive for a chronic autoimmune disease. 

The pain throughout my body would be manageable, as long as I didn't experience hormonal changes and stress (if only). 

In today's episode, I share my very personal experience with this condition, because I was told it was mostly likely caused by STRESS. 

My hope is this episode will help other women realize it's time to put your health first. To listen to your body. And to add more peace to your life every day. 

I also share:

• How to create a new routine
• Starting new hobbies to bring you joy
• When it's time to seek help 

If you're struggling with stress and/or your health, today's episode is dedicated to you. 

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

No matter what type of business you own, people want to see the "face" behind the brand. This can be daunting for some entrepreneurs, but all it takes is clarity, confidence, and a clear direction.

On today's episode, I chat with Katy Saltsman — the queen of authenticity on Instagram and her podcast, Crying Burns Calories. Katy is a metabolism expert, keynote speaker, and mastermind leader who helps women invest in their health and wealth with targeted strategies, community, and all the confidence they need to step into their power.

Listen in as we talk about Katy's story from being a hairdresser to now becoming a multi-six-figure business owner. We also share the scoop on Katy's brand-new, custom Squarespace website — which I was honored to design and launch.

If you're looking to find your confidence, community, and inspiration as a female entrepreneur, this episode is a must listen.

About Katy Saltsman:
 A force at the intersection of health, wealth and empowerment for women, Katy Saltsman is an experienced nutritionist, personal trainer, motivational speaker and business mentor. She's on a mission to redefine the narrative around women's well-being and success.

Katy is more than a coach; she's the AUTHENTICITY QUEEN in the realm of running and scaling businesses and brands that not only succeed but also resonate on a personal level. Her mission is clear: to show women that they can have it all – vibrant health, thriving businesses, and an abundance of joy and freedom. It's about breaking barriers, embracing authenticity, and living a life that lights you up. 

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

Are you struggling with your style and aren't sure what to wear anymore? Has your body changed a little and you don't feel confident in your existing wardrobe? Or maybe you're holding onto clothes that no longer serve you...

In today's episode, I have the two amazing ladies behind Shine Image Consulting: Jaclyn and Laura. Both corporate dropouts, these besties launched Shine to help women (and men) find not only their style but confidence in clothing that fits THEIR unique body type.

Whether you're feeling uninspired while wearing athleisure every day, you have a big event coming up, or you just want to find your body confidence again — this episode is a must listen.

About Shine Image Consulting:
Shine is a Scottsdale-based image consulting and lifestyle company focused on how you feel inside and how you show yourself to the world, while balancing everything in between. Co-founded by besties, Jaclyn Arcuri and Laura Sweitzer, Shine is about putting ALL the pieces of your image together: what’s in your closet, how to put outfits together, and identification of your skills and personal values.

Follow Shine on Instagram.

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

We have some BIG news to share on The Happy LeadHer today. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder and dream of launching your own business... You're rocking your side hustle... Or you want support in scaling your business in 2024...

The Happy LeadHer is now so much more than a podcast. Since leadership and entrepreneurship can be lonely, we wanted to expand to give you no-B.S. guidance on business growth, how to find fulfillment and balance in your career, and so much more.

We chat about what to expect from the podcast and community moving forward, so you don't want to miss this quick episode!

For a sneak peek, check out The Happy LeadHer website and Instagram.

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

Should you be making big business decisions while on your period? Should you go on dates while in your ovulatory phase? And when is the best time to skip meetings during the month? 

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Jacqueline — AKA the Menstrual Mogul. As a Cycle Sync Coach, Jacqueline is known for disrupting narratives in the entrepreneurial space when it comes to being a CEO with a cycle. 

We chat about the monthly cycle phases, what you should and shouldn't be doing during each of them, and the red flags you might be experiencing during your ovulatory and menstrual phases. And yes, I also ask Jac about when the best time of the month is to date someone new. 

If you're a menstruating female founder or business leader, this episode is for you! 

About Jacqueline: 

Jacqueline is a Cycle Sync coach for female entrepreneurs and not your average women. As a 10 year vet in the online space she realized the secret to building a sustainable business and avoiding burn out is by prioritizing our hormones and making our cycle the main character. Jacqueline prides herself on educating women in a way that never makes them feel like they are in a classroom or doctors office so that the information can trickle down to all generations of females! 

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

Have you ever wanted to sit down with a recruiter and ask them all your juicy questions about what the job interview process is really like? Or if you're an entrepreneur, how to know when it's time to hire a team? 

On today's episode, I chat with Caroline Pennington, an Executive Search Recruiter, podcast host of the Feminine Founder, and the founder of an incredible product that (hint, hint) is made for wine. 

If you're job hunting this year, you'll hear the truth about the recruiting process and get tips for the hiring process. And if you know you're in need of new team members for your business, Caroline will help you release the roadblocks to expand your team. 

About Caroline Pennington: 

Caroline Pennington is a seasoned Executive Recruiter and Podcast Host of Feminine Founder. She is passionate about connecting talented individuals with top-tier organizations and thrives on finding the perfect match. Caroline has partnered with companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 and Private Equity Backed organizations throughout the United States. 

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

Are you a new entrepreneur, you're rocking a side hustle, or you get the butterflies thinking about starting a business someday? 

My business, The Happy Marketing Co., is now ONE year old. It's hard to believe — because a year ago, I was anxious about going all in and had no idea what I was doing. 

Being an entrepreneur has some major highs and lows, and today I'm sharing everything I've learned in the past 12 months. 

This includes: 

• The shock factor of leaving corporate
• Figuring out what services to offer in your business
• Hiring, firing, and losing clients
• Joining a community and investing in business coaching
• The ups and downs of revenue 

If you're growing a business, dream of starting one, or want the side hustle to become full time, this episode is for you!

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

Have you ever gone through a transitional time in your life where didn't exactly know who you were as a human anymore? I went through this in 2023 when I started my business and this podcast, and when I had my first official photo shoot as an entrepreneur.

I had so much imposter syndrome and was struggling with my identity and confidence — until I met Crystal Rojas, the incredible photographer behind the lens. She turned on some Beyoncé, made me dance it out to shake off the nerves, and helped me remember who I am — as a woman, entrepreneur, and go-getter.

If you're stepping into your power this year, you won't want to miss this episode. We talk about finding confidence, showing up as your authentic self, and owning what makes you and your business unique.

About Crystal Rojas:
 
Crystal is a photographer, creative strategist, and the owner and founder of The Creators Collective. Her mission is to serve and love her clients well and create a space for them to show up as their most authentic selves, chaos and all.

Follow Crystal and view The Creators Collective website. 

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co

I'm jumping back into the dating scene. And rather than getting back on the dating apps, I worked up the courage to go to a singles' mixer — yes, the kind you see in the movies. 

This episode is very different than my typical conversations about entrepreneurship, because I recorded the intro before I went to the mixer — and came home five hours later to record the rest of the episode to tell you exactly how the mixer went down. 

Teaser: A guy told me he's half my age; I met a super handsome curly-haired guy who wants to play pickle ball; and there are some other fun (and embarrassing) surprises along the way. Come along with me as we navigate dating in my 30s. 

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About Lindsay May: 

Lindsay is an award-winning fractional CMO, SEO expert, marketing entrepreneur, and dog mom to two doodles. After working in corporate for the majority of her career, Lindsay now helps product-based businesses and service providers get on the first page of Google via website optimization and marketing consulting through her business, The Happy Marketing Co. She also acts as a fractional CMO for female founders, helping them audit their marketing and build a strategic marketing plan to scale their business.

Connect with Lindsay: 

• Follow on Instagram ---> @thelindsay.may
• Work with Lindsay ---> https://www.lindsaymaycmo.com
• Learn about The Happy Marketing Co. ---> @thehappymarketingco and https://www.thehappymarketing.co