The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast

The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast

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  • Copywriting and Brand Storytelling with Val Casola

    Episode 48: Copywriting and Brand Storytelling with Val Casola

    In today’s episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast, we welcome the amazing Val Casola, a copywriter and brand storyteller for service providers. Val is here to drop some copy wisdom on us, folks! She helps female entrepreneurs ditch the DIY messaging and get their brand words aligned with their badass selves.

    Val breaks down the importance of storytelling in copywriting, blurring those lines between creative writing and copywriting like a boss. She even shares practical advice on integrating your client's voice into your messaging and provides actionable tips for business owners to enhance their copywriting skills. 

    Plus, catch Val’s pro tips on consistency, brand messaging guides, and speaking your ideal client’s language. Let’s get after it!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Meet Val Casola

    • The difference between writing and copywriting and the blurred lines

    • Inspiring others to take action

    • Logic vs emotion

    • Creative elements in copywriting

    • Elicit emotion

    • Adjusting language based on your industry

    • Creating a brand messaging guide

    • How you show up consistently

    • Tapping into the customer’s feelings

    • Voice of the customer

    • Suing client data to integrate into storytelling

    • Copywriting tips for business owners

    • The hero’s journey

    • Client motivation

    • Self-censorship and perfectionism

    • Adapting and changing your brand

    • Growing as a person and a business

    • Self-reflection

    • Identifying how you want to make your client feel

    • Thinking outside the box with catchphrases and emojis

    • Infusing personality and voice into your copy

    • Content writing vs. copywriting

    • So, if you're ready to level up your copy game, don't miss this episode. If you want to connect with Val Casola and snag her free Voice of the Customer Research guide, you can find her on Instagram (@ValCasolaWrites) or hit up her website (ValCasola.com).


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      • 31 min
      • Audit Yourself

        Episode 47: Audit Yourself

        Happy Birthday, Lynn! In honor of Lynn’s birthday month, we did a show on something she does every year–a self-audit. We know, we know, it’s not the most glamorous thing to do on your birthday, but hear us out!

        It doesn’t matter when you do it (though a birthday month is as good a time as any), but it’s important that you take a look at your life and relationships (business and personal) and slough away those that do not serve you.

        So, let’s get after it!


        In this episode, we discuss:

        • The company you keep

        • The processes you use

        • Spring cleaning

        • Taking a look at what’s working and why

        • Moving forward in your life and business

        • A reality check

        • Reassessing what is working and what is not

        • Having several points in a year where we are analyzing what’s around us

        • Understanding your own audit process

        • Where you are in your growth or your needs

        • Amanda goes woo-woo

        • It’s hard, but it’s worth it

        • Do you analyze your life and business?

        • Resetting your environment

        • All this and more on The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast!


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          • 25 min
          • The Cusp of Greatness

            Episode 46: The Cusp of Greatness

            The cusp of greatness, the cusp of chaos–there are many seasons of your entrepreneurial journey. In today’s episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast, we are focusing on the “cusp”--what that feels like, what it means, and how to get over it and move forward. Join us as we dive headfirst into the rollercoaster ride that entrepreneurs often find themselves on, oscillating between the cusp of greatness and the cusp of chaos. This exploration offers a candid look into what it means to stand at this pivotal point in your entrepreneurial journey, providing valuable insights into the emotions, challenges, and strategies required to surmount this critical juncture and forge ahead.

            Let’s get after it.

            In this episode, we discuss:

            • The entrepreneurial journey

            • Different kinds of cusps

            • Knowing you’re on the edge of the next step

            • What to do and what NOT to do

            • When to throw in the towel

            • Gaining perspective through an outside advisor

            • Deciphering distraction

            • Focusing on your goals

            • Double down and move forward

            • Going to the next level

            • What do you need to get you to the next level?

            • Finding a mentor

            • People dynamics

            • Change is hard

            • The fire inside of you

            • Embracing the change

            • Working through the mess

            • Sloughing off what does not serve

            • Looking at core strategies

            • Connecting back to your bigger purpose

            • The fear of the cusp


            • POLL: Are you on the cusp?


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              • 26 min
              • Practice How You Play

                Episode 45: Practice How You Play

                Get excited! We are back with another episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast!

                Today we are talking about a concept we discovered years ago–you practice how you play, and you play how you practice. This emphasizes the importance of consistency and authenticity in our actions.

                We discuss how our behavior behind closed doors reflects our true character and shapes the habits we build in our lives. Being authentic and embracing who we are becomes essential in this context. This episode highlights the significance of taking our roles seriously and developing muscle memory through consistent habits. So let’s reflect on our actions, unlearn bad habits, and strive for authenticity and consistency in our practice, as it ultimately determines how we perform in all the various aspects of our lives.

                Let’s cuss and discuss!

                In today’s episode, we discuss:

                • Getting excited about business

                • You practice how you play, you play how you practice

                • Dissecting the concept of practicing how you play

                • How you act behind closed doors

                • The true character of who you are

                • Habits you build in your life behind closed doors

                • Being authentic

                • Embracing who you are

                • Taking your roles seriously

                • Muscle memory

                • Consistency of habits

                • Sports analogies

                • Leading by example

                • Practicing in the right integrity

                • Living in integrity and alignment

                • Unlearning bad habits



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                  • 21 min
                  • Hustle Culture

                    Episode 44: Hustle Culture

                    What is hustle? What is the hustle culture and how has it changed over the years in the business sphere? In today's episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of hustle and the hustle culture, and boy, do we have some things to say! We've all heard the stories of burnout, overwork, and people chasing overnight success, but we don't think hustle culture is bad. Stick with us, and you'll see why.

                    Hustle is more than just working hard; it's about being tough, adaptable, and resourceful when life throws you curveballs. It's a multifaceted concept, and we're here to break it down for you. In a nutshell, this episode of "The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast" is about finding that balance, working smart, and staying resilient in your pursuit of awesomeness. Stick around – you won't want to miss this one!

                    In today’s episode, we discuss:

                    • How we feel about the hustle culture

                    • How we define “hustle”

                    • Overcoming adversary

                    • Negative connotations

                    • The Gen X perspective

                    • Needing to be scrappy

                    • We do not agree that hustle culture is bad

                    • Redefining the idea of hustle

                    • Making it happen

                    • Being creative with your time

                    • Get rich schemes and overnight success

                    • Putting in the work, smarter

                    • Being brave, agile, and resilient

                    • The commitment to the bigger picture

                    • The creativity of hustling

                    • The different seasons of your entrepreneurial career

                    • Being smart about time and resources

                    • It takes work and action to get results

                    • When all else fails, what do you do?

                    • Hustle is an energy

                    • Working for it

                    • Pivoting in your entrepreneurial journey

                    • Having work ethic

                    • The value of work

                    • Core values of doing what needs to be done

                    • Mental toughness

                    • Honoring the people who have come before us

                    • Take the Poll! 

                      Is hustle culture toxic?


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                      • 26 min
                      • The Power of Publicity with Christina Lenkowski

                        Episode 43: The Power of Publicity with Christina Lenkowski


                        Welcome to another exciting episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast with Lynn and Amanda. Today we are so excited to welcome Christina Lenkowski of Publicity by Christina as our guest. She's not your average entrepreneur; she's a publicity strategist with a wealth of experience in the online world and a background in PR agencies. Christina is the founder of Publicity by Christina, where she works her magic to help authors, thought-leaders, and business coaches establish credibility, expand their audience reach, and consistently create client-winning, product-selling opportunities through aligned podcast appearances.

                        In fact, Christina and her dedicated team have an impressive track record, securing her clients with over 250 podcast recordings on some of the top shows in the industry. We're talking about big names like "Enneagram and Coffee," "The Online Business Show with Tyler McCall," "Her Empire Builder," and many others. So, if you've been wondering how to take your 5 or 6-figure business ventures to the illustrious realm of 7-figures, and transform your brand from being the "best-kept-secret" to the "go-to-expert," then you're in for a treat today.

                        We'll delve into the power of publicity and learn from Christina's insights and strategies. So grab your notepads and get ready to unlock the secrets of turning your dreams into reality through the art of strategic publicity. 


                        So whether you're a budding entrepreneur looking to skyrocket your brand or an established business owner aiming for that 7-figure milestone, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice that you won't want to miss. Let's dive right in and learn from the best in the business. 

                        In today’s episode, we discuss:

                        • An explanation of what “publicity” is and what it means for entrepreneurs

                        • 3 buckets of marketing - owner, earned, and paid

                        • Consumers believe earned media 70% more than any other marketing

                        • Creating trust

                        • Getting in front of other people’s audiences

                        • The importance of relationships in business

                        • What people don’t realize about getting on podcasts

                        • Spray and pray method

                        • Benefits of hiring a publicist

                        • Mindset shifts for entrepreneurs looking to be on podcasts

                        • Slowing down

                        • Realizing what’s realistic

                        • Goals and Dream shows

                        • Behind the scenes of entrepreneurship and hitting it big

                        • Becoming a Better Guest

                        • Consistency

                        • Moving from 6 to 7 figures

                        • Leverage everything

                        • Creating content from podcast appearances

                        • Gaining 10 pieces of content from each podcast episode

                        • National Press Releases

                        • The importance of SEO

                        • The difference between having a podcast vs. guesting on a podcast

                        • Best-kept secret to go-to expert

                        • Using support to get things done and prioritizing

                        • If you build it they will NOT come

                        • Putting yourself out there

                        • Getting scrappy

                        • Rejection and the worst-case scenario

                        • PR vs. a Marketing Coach

                        • Building long-term relationships

                        • Messaging

                        • Profitability

                        • Taking risks

                        • You can do this!

                        • Christina’s Links:

                          Applyforpublicity.com

                          http://publicitybychristina.com/

                          http://www.podcastpublicityquiz.com 

                          https://www.instagram.com/publicityxchristina/


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                            41 min
                          • Mastering Money Mindset

                            Episode 42: Mastering Money Mindset

                            Welcome to the show, Leonor Herrera. Leonor Herrera is a Money Breakthrough Certified Business Coach, engineer, wife, mother of two children, and a founder of AP Nannies, a multi six figures nanny agency that places nannies across the USA.

                            She is on a mission to help women (especially ex-pat bilingual women) build a business they love with a mindset and strategy that gets them results.

                            In this enlightening podcast episode, the focus shifts toward understanding and transforming one's money mindset. We delve into the profound influence our beliefs and attitudes about money can have on our financial well-being. Drawing from psychological insights, personal anecdotes, and a little bit of “woo-woo,” we explore the ways in which limiting beliefs and fears can hinder financial growth. We also explore practical strategies for cultivating a healthier money mindset. 

                            Listeners, time to check yourselves and identify your deep-seated notions surrounding wealth, success, and abundance. Whether it's tackling scarcity mentality or embracing a more positive outlook on wealth, this podcast covers it all! Let’s reshape our relationship with money and unlock our full financial potential.

                            In today’s episode, we discuss:

                            • Meet Leonor

                            • Empowering women

                            • How you charge for your services

                            • Money Mindset

                            • Not making sales and understanding why

                            • Seeing a big change with small mindset adjustments

                            • Imposter syndrome

                            • Feeling like you aren’t enough

                            • Undercharging because of mindset

                            • Learning and growing in awareness

                            • Being unable to see the woo-woo because of the logical mind

                            • Basing information and findings on Science

                            • The importance of journaling

                            • Organizing your thoughts

                            • Recognizing your patterns

                            • Having the power to change yourself

                            • Putting it all on paper

                            • Self-sabotage

                            • Seeing things with a different lens

                            • Giving yourself permission to look for options

                            • Setting healthy boundaries

                            • Respecting yourself and your time

                            • Setting boundaries from the very beginning of your work and personal relationships

                            • Time Boundaries

                            • Understanding individual work patterns

                            • Don’t compare yourself to others

                            • Setting yourself up for failure

                            • Being honest with yourself

                            • Your uniqueness is your superpower

                            • You are not for everyone

                            • Reaching your ideal client

                            • It’s okay to say no to a prospect

                            • Scarcity isn’t only about money

                            • Put in the action!

                            • You don’t need to have everything in place to start

                            • Start small

                            • Working in a way that you can succeed despite the negativity

                            • Doing little things to see amazing results

                            • The way you do money is the way you do everything

                            • Find Leonor:

                              https://www.facebook.com/leonor.herreradelrio

                              https://www.instagram.com/leonor.herreradelrio/


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                              • 33 min
                              • Pinterest for Business Owners

                                Episode 41: Pinterest for Business Owners

                                All you Pinterest scrollers, this one is for you!

                                We are so excited to welcome Mackenzie onto the show today (for those of you who caught her in the 5-Day Sales Masterseries, you know what we are talking about). 

                                Mackenzie Armstrong is a former educator turned Pinterest strategist. In the words of Johnny from Dirty Dancing, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner,” instead of being the best-kept secret with hidden content in the corners of your website and social, Mackenzie teaches entrepreneurs with blogs and podcasts to fill their audience with ideal clients using Pinterest. She believes that Pinterest is an underutilized strategy for most businesses–especially entrepreneurs. Feel relieved and confident using content you’ve already got (and everything you create in the future) to reach the right people without spending all your time posting.

                                Let’s spotlight the remarkable potential of Pinterest as an invaluable tool for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Through this insightful conversation, we discuss the myriad of ways in which this visually-driven platform can elevate brand presence and drive growth. Gain insights into crafting compelling, shareable content that resonates with Pinterest's engaged user base. From optimizing pins to harnessing the platform's algorithm to reach wider audiences, this episode unfolds a comprehensive strategy for harnessing Pinterest's power. Whether it's uncovering the art of storytelling through boards or capitalizing on trends, we are going to equip you with the knowledge to wield Pinterest as a dynamic force in their marketing arsenal, ultimately propelling your business to newfound heights of recognition and success. Let’s do this!

                                In today’s episode, we discuss:

                                • It’s like Google, but awesome-er

                                • Pinterest as a search engine

                                • Digital hoarding

                                • The biggest misconception

                                • The ease of using Pinterest

                                • Avoid burying your content

                                • Getting to the content you are actively searching for

                                • Mackenzie’s background in teaching

                                • Inspiring users to find information

                                • Getting people the information they need

                                • 463 million people visit Pinterest monthly

                                • Searching your niche

                                • 80% of people on Pinterest are there to buy

                                • Efficiency in Pinterest work

                                • Using Pinterest for personal reasons and for business research

                                • You don’t have to engage the way you do on social media

                                • The Pinterest algorithm

                                • Top Pinterest tips for business owners

                                • Pinterest Analytics

                                • Keyword research

                                • Graphic choices for your pins

                                • Understanding your audience

                                • Manual A/B test

                                • Starting out on Pinterest

                                • Chrome extension for Pinterest

                                • Canva usage

                                • Audience aesthetic

                                • 3 types of pins

                                • Third-party extensions like Tailwind

                                • Taking the leap into entrepreneurship

                                • Get your content out there

                                • It’s never too late!

                                • How to handle multiple businesses

                                • Naming your boards

                                • Relating to your audience

                                • SEO and keywords

                                • Action step!

                                • Find Mackenzie:

                                  “5-Step Pinterest Lead Generation” Checklist

                                  These are the first five things I do as a Pinterest Strategist to make sure an account is ready to start gathering leads. Find it here: https://mailchi.mp/094a443952bd/8adks2uarl

                                  https://armstrongvirtualsolutions.com/

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

                                  https://www.facebook.com/armstrongvirtualsolutions

                                  https://www.instagram.com/mackenzie.armstrong_avs/


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                                  • 33 min
                                  • Season 2 Preview

                                    Episode 40: Season 2 Preview

                                    Welcome to Season 2 of The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast

                                    Well, well, well! Hold onto your headphones, folks, because Season 2 of our podcast is about to hit the airwaves, and trust me, you won't want to miss a single sassy second of it. We're cranking up the excitement dial to eleven as we dish out a tantalizing mix of entrepreneurial madness, unfiltered opinions, and an incredible up-leveled list of new guest interviews. Brace yourselves for some serious business badasserie as we serve up sass, wit, and our no-fluff attitudes with every episode. 

                                    So, buckle up, darlings, because this season, we're here to slay the podcast game and leave you craving more of our signature audacious charm. Get ready to press play and dive into the best season yet as we break down what’s to come!

                                    In this episode, we discuss:

                                    • The growth and pursuit of badasserie

                                    • Upleveling our podcast

                                    • Everything that’s coming up this year and season

                                    • Adding things to our list (we hope we don’t scare you)

                                    • Pulling back to accommodate your audience

                                    • What’s coming up with interviews

                                    • Walking our own walk

                                    • New books

                                    • Lynn’s personal book coming out

                                    • Our Upcoming Series and Courses

                                    • Working with mortgage companies across the United States

                                    • Getting our books published in different languages

                                    • Looking back at your goals and benchmarkers

                                    • Reach out to us so we can answer your business questions

                                    • Progress over perfection

                                    • Thank you for listening!

                                    • Join the 5-Day FREE Sales Masterclass Series!


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                                      • 17 min
                                      • Happy Podcast-iversary

                                        Happy Podcast-iversary!

                                        We are so excited (surprise) to celebrate our one-year anniversary of The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast! Welcome to Season 2!

                                        Can you believe it? It's been a whole year since we dropped our very first podcast episode! Time flies when you're having fun, and boy, have we had a blast! From sharing hilarious anecdotes to diving deep into fascinating topics, we've laughed, learned, and connected with all of you amazing folks and a slew of incredible business owners and entrepreneurs whom we have had the privilege to interview. We're immensely grateful for the support we've received, and we look forward to continuing to deliver engaging content that educates, entertains, and empowers our listeners. We couldn't have done it without your support and enthusiasm. So, here's a big virtual toast to our one-year anniversary, and cheers to many more exciting years ahead! Thank you for listening!

                                        Tune in as we take on Season One of our show and give you a preview of what’s to come!

                                        In this episode, we discuss:

                                        • Our whirlwind first season of the podcast

                                        • Why we switched to weekly episodes rather than every other week

                                        • Our Sales Series

                                        • Entrepreneurship

                                        • Monetizing our podcast

                                        • Thinking ahead in your business

                                        • Listening to and reading our own stuff

                                        • What we get out of the podcasts

                                        • The transition from every other week to weekly

                                        • Finding people to interview

                                        • How the interviews started and how they are going

                                        • Control issues

                                        • Ranking Top 10 in Southeast Asia

                                        • Behind the scenes

                                        • More to talk about

                                        • Implementing what you learn

                                        • Our Sales Masterclass Series

                                        • Picking our favorite moments

                                        • The evolution of our interview series

                                        • RBF on YouTube

                                        • Vocal warm-ups for “morning voice”

                                        • Thank you!

                                        • Join the 5-Day FREE Sales Masterclass Series!


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                                            26 min

                                          About The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast

                                          From the publisher's feed

                                          Join hosts Lynn Howard and Amanda Furgiuele on The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast — where bold entrepreneurs come to get real about business growth, leadership, and making money without the fluff.…