If, like me, your 2020 plans got completely annihilated and you find yourself in a completely different spot than you expected, join me for this podcast episode where we look at how you can get back on track with your new goals. 

Because 2020 isn't over yet.

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode9

Tutorials on planning on my Instagram, @Angela_Mastro under "Mini Training" highlights

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What’s a gal to do when her in-person business gets flipped on its head due to COVID-19? Pivot, of course!

In this week’s How I Pivoted Series, we talk to Hazel Baker, who feels like such a kindred spirit, and LIT ME ON FIRE with her inspiring words.

In this episode we talk about:

*How Hazel took an in-person business and brought it completely online

*How she set herself apart from her competition—instead of just bringing her business online she gave it a special twist that has proven enormously successful

*How she tapped into the corporate crowd for even more profit

*And tons of other nuggets of wisdom. I can’t wait for you to hear this one—it’s one of a kind!

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Show notes:

https://www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode8

Like it or not, COVID-19 has forced all of us to shake things up in our business. To try new things, to experiment, to offer new services, freebies, and ways of showing up that break tradition with what we're used to. Instead of simply going along on autopilot, it's forced us to think about what we really want and how we show up for those around us.

In this episode, we talk about how to pivot in times of crisis, as well as how to pivot your business when you're just plain bored. Because listen, we are not our parent's generation and we aren't necessarily meant to do one thing for the next 50 years. Sometimes you start a business only to fall out of love with it—and that's ok! There's still so much more waiting for you.

If you're feeling a little foggy on what you're pivot should include, don't worry—this episode includes a 5-minute exercise that'll get you instant clarity.

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode7

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If you're feeling stuck in your business, you’ve gotta hear this.

In our first pivot series guest interview, Holly Bertone shares how after spending over a year working on a course for HR professionals, COVID-19 completely wiped out the need for her course. Instead of giving up, she listened to the needs of her audience and in just a few days she pulled together an entirely new idea, completely outside her niche—and it's been selling like hotcakes. 

Key takeaways from this episode include:

*How Holly changed niches and began selling to an audience she didn’t even have—and how she's been completely blown away by the response

*How less thinking and more doing can get you the clarity (and sales) you’re looking for

*How she leveraged her existing audience to help spread the word

*How this new course not only provided for her and her family, but how she was able to help her friends make money as well through an affiliate program

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Show notes;

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode6

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I don't know about you, but there's never a bad time to make extra money, am I right?

In today's episode, I'm taking you through 5 different ways to get a little cash injection in your life, right now. And the best part about these? They are designed to get you quick cash, ASAP. I have done all of these things at least once, most over and over again, and each time I've been able to come up with anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars in the span of a couple of days.

So if you're in a pinch, new to the world of selling online, or just want a little extra money to buy that purse you've been eyeing (been there) this episode is for you.

Show notes + free guide to 5 Ways to Make Money Online (trust me, you're gonna want to grab this)

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode5

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Ever wish you could just quit your job and move to the destination of your dreams? Today's guest, Shannon Segall did exactly that. After going to college, getting a job in corporate, and doing all the "right" things, she found herself bored, unfulfilled, and craving something more.

So what did she do? She quit her job, moved to Bali, and started her own online service-based business.

I know, pretty incredible right?! 

But it wasn't quite that simple—we go behind the scenes of Shannon's story to talk about those first steps she took when starting her business, the mistakes and lessons learned along the way, and exactly how she ended up running it all from the tropical paradise that is Bali.

Plus, since Shannon is an Instagram and marketing expert, we couldn't let her go without asking her some key things about Instagram. Like:

-How do I find my voice?

-How do I create captions without spending hours doing it?

-How do I optimize my bio so potential customers and clients can find me?

-How do I market on Instagram?

+ the simple hack that has made my Instagram SO much more engaging  

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Show notes:

www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode4

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What's a gal with a great idea but no spare time to do?

That's exactly what we're talking about in today's episode. I'll share the secrets that allowed me to grow my business in the early days, and why I still believe that spending even an hour a day on your side hustle is the difference between those who succeed and those who stay stuck. 

I'll be giving you the exact strategies I used to build my own side hustle into a thriving business, along with tips for where to find that time (including a few I bet you haven't thought of) and a pretty embarrassing story about yours truly that I think you'll really appreciate.

Show notes:

Download: Be Your Own Boss https://bit.ly/startmybiz2020

Grab the free checklist here: https://www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/episode3

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So, you have an idea but—you have no idea how to make money off it. Sound familiar?

In part 2 of How to Find Your Passion and Turn It Into Your Dream Job, I'm walking you through a few simple steps to turn that side-hustle into a money-making machine that lets you live your passion and change the world.

Missed the first episode? Don't forget to listen to part 1 of How To Find Your Passion and take the Find Your Passion Quiz. Then, join us back here :)

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Find Your Passion Quiz:

https://www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/passionquiz

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"What's my passion?" "How can I make money doing something I love?" These are questions I hear all the time, and questions I remember asking myself not so long ago. We put so much pressure on ourselves to find our life's purpose, and when we finally do, we're still left to wonder—what do I do with it?

In part one of The Story Behind the Journey, I'll take you through the steps I used to find my passion and how you can do the same. If you've been feeling stuck for a while, or wondering if this is really what you're meant to do, this episode is for you.

FIND YOUR PASSION QUIZ: 

https://www.angelamastrogiacomo.com/passionquiz

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Have you ever thought of starting a business? Or wondered how on earth people make money online—and if it’s possible for you? Maybe you’ve had that sneaking suspicion that you’re meant for so much more than your 9-5...but you don’t know where to start.

Welcome to The Story Behind the Journey, where your host Angela Mastrogiacomo, will answer all these questions and more, taking you behind the scenes with in-depth, candid interviews with successful entrepreneurs, as well as sharing the strategies I used to leave my 9-5, replace my income within the first year, and double it in just two years, growing every year since.

And listen, none of that fluff here—we get to the nitty-gritty of our guest's journeys, and the behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship— the good the bad, and the ugly, because that is where the real gold lies.

If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step towards a more fulfilling, freedom filled life, and are looking for actionable tips to get you there, or maybe you just want to get inspired from women who are owning their life and making no apologies about it, then you’re going to love The Story Behind The Journey.

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