Any other introverts out there?! Believe it or not, I am an introvert to my core. So when I realized that talking to people was a pivotal part of starting a business, I was pretty freaked out.

I was the girl that would stand in the corner at events, hide in the bathroom to avoid talking to people, and give myself a headache to get out of going, that is how much I hated networking.

But now? It's one of my favorite things.

Done right, networking is THE way to grow your online business—it can lead to more clients, bigger opportunities, more money, and the ability to have a greater impact. So if you're an introvert like me, but you know how important building relationships is, you're going to want to tune in. I'm giving you the tips and strategies I used to overcome my fear of networking and turn it into a way to drive more profit and impact in my business.

Hit play on today's episode.

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http://angelamastrogiacomo.com/blog/episode19

Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something that excited you—because you were afraid of what someone would think?

Maybe you're worried that people will think you don't really know what you're talking about and so, you just don't talk, or show up the way want to.

I get it. Left to my own devices, I worry about everything— big and small, if there’s something I can find to worry about it, I do.

So when I say I’ve found a way to stop worrying so much and just get on with the dang thing, I mean it.

So today, I wanted to talk about this—about how to stop worrying, and how I've been able to get this under control so that I can grow a business that leaves an impact, and actually enjoy my life. Because trust me when I say—nothing will kill your business faster than worrying.

If you're full of anxiety and worry, and you're ready to get it under control, hit play.

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Show notes:

angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode19

Fellow introverts, unite! You might not believe it, but I am an introvert to my core. So meeting Bailey Allen and getting to talk about how she built an incredible business in the wedding and beauty industry, and then pivoted to an online business when COVID-19 hit, all while being an introvert, was SO inspiring. It’s proof that even if you’re an introvert, you can be a wildly successful entrepreneur.

In this interview we talk about:

*How you know what your “thing’ is—that one special gift that you’re meant to pursue

*How to make your own opportunities

*How being a new entrepreneur is your greatest asset

*How being an introvert is actually a superpower

*How to market to a new audience (including Bailey’s own super creative Instagram strategy)

*How being vulnerable with her audience helped her business boom

This one is full of inspiration and I know you're going to love it! 

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Show notes:

Angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode17

Want to make money online, gain clarity on your most valuable skills, and dip your toes into the entrepreneur life? Freelancing might be exactly what you're looking for. In fact, this is how I first built the skills and expertise that I would later use to start my business and replace my 9-5 income in the first year.

My first freelancing gig was one I found on Craigslist (is that still a thing?). It was doing social media and blog post writing for a soloprenuer’s tech company, and while I didn’t know a ton about either of those things, I did know more than the owner, and that’s all I needed to secure the gig.

I say this, because I want you to know how easy it is for you to get started using the skills you already have. 

Click "play" to explore how you can start freelancing today.

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Show notes: 

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode16

Have you ever felt like your dreams were impossible? Like no matter how hard you tried, you just couldn’t seem to get any closer to those big goals?

Maybe you daydream about quitting your 9-5 and launching your business, getting clients, building a thriving, successful business, running your own company, but then....instead of going after them you kind of...stall. You get stuck worrying, researching, and focusing on all the things that don't actually matter or move the needle.

This isn't just procrastination—this is likely that you’re afraid to do big things, and, I've been there. Heck, some days I'm still there. I get how scary it can be to really go after what you want. But, it's time to change that.

I know you want to make an impact on the world, and I know you want to serve others. But to do that, you've got to show up. So I'm proud of you for doing that today.

Dive into this week’s episode with me as we unpack my own battle with playing small (something I’ve never discussed publicly before) and a few exercises that can help you overcome this, and start playing a bigger game.

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode15

Heather DeSantis is a powerhouse of an entrepreneur—and there’s a reason she’s been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, and has had millions of media impressions from outlets like ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, BBC, iHeartMedia, Business Insider, and Inc.

In just 4 years she’s taken her business, Publicity For Good to a $1.7 million dollar revenue, and more than quadrupled her revenue from her first year to her second, growing expensively every year since.

Not only that, but Heather has an inspiring mission behind it all—to put more good into the world, and help entrepreneurs and brands grow their impact.

All of this, she does from her airstream with her fiancé. Getting to travel the country while making an impact and running a business you love?! Heather is truly living the dream.

In this interview we talk about:

*The steps Heather used to build and scale her business to generating over a million dollars in revenue in 4 years

*How she believes entrepreneurs can do the same and have a lasting impact on the causes they care about

*How she’s been able to travel the country in her airstream with her fiancé, doing what she loves

*How press can transform your business (including more profit)

*How you can start getting press ASAP

*Her favorite girl scout cookie. (ok so really this one was just for me but still—it’s good information to have!)

Hit play on today’s episode and get ready to be inspired—this one is full of incredible action steps!

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode14

This right now? This is your time.

Time to start that business you've been thinking about.

To introduce that new offer.

To grab the rest of 2020 and own it.

Look around you. Look at all the incredible businesses, passion projects, and side hustles that have started or grown in the last 6 months. The people who want to change the world. Who want to have an impact. The only difference between them and you is they started. 

Now it's your time.

No more waiting for the perfect time—this is it. This is your moment.

Hit play on this episode and let's get started on your big idea.

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode13

Ready to hit 5-figure months? Featured on major podcasts like Amy Porterfield’s Online Marketing Made Easy & Jenna Kutcher’s Goal Digger Podcast, Hilary and I talk about how she built a 5-figure a month business during a pandemic, how she launched and got her first 200 students in just a weekend, and how she believes other entrepreneurs can do the same.

Hit play on today’s episode with Hilary Krueger and let me know what you think!

As always, I appreciate every single review (they put a huge smile on my face!) and would love to read yours. Please leave a review on iTunes and I’ll pick one each week to read as a shout out! :)

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode12

Remember when you were a little kid and you'd explore everything? You'd poke around, ask a ton of questions, and constantly explore the world around you? If you liked something, you'd do it again and if you didn't, you'd ditch it. No hard feelings.

Then, somewhere along the way, you stopped. You stopped trying new things for fun. You stopped asking so many questions. You stopped exploring.

But what if I told you that curiosity, that gift we're so innately in tune with when we're younger, is the same gift that can lead to more happiness, fulfillment, and ultimately, success?

Would you be interested in exploring it again?

The first time this really occurred to me was after reading Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Big Magic'—a brilliant book and deep dive into curiosity, that completely transformed my way of thinking about things.

The truth is, following our curiosity oftentimes feels uncomfortable—But when you learn to listen to your curiosity and follow that little voice that says "what if..." you introduce yourself to a world of new possibilities...and some pretty amazing results.

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode11

Have you ever thought of launching a course as part of your one-on-one strategy?

In this episode, I chat with Brittany Bennion about how she took her in-person photography business and brought it online to teach her students, while still integrating her one-on-one services.

It’s a brilliant approach that opened my eyes to the many ways you can grow your business while Increasing your reach, impact, and income. Now, Brittany’s business is booming and it’s all because of this one tweak.

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode10