The Thrive Podcast

The Thrive Podcast

By Nicole HaneyEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Thrive Podcast episodes

  • Take action and just do the thing

    I've been procrastinating

    And it's not because I'm lazy. Or burntout. Or have other things that *actually* need to get done.
    I've been procrastinating because I've been scared.
    I just launched a new service but it took me *weeks* to even decide what I was offering.
    I agonized over the decision, going back and forth about a million times.
    Working *around* it, trying to make it perfect, rather than what I knew I needed to do:
    The big, scary, work of putting myself out there.
    We all feel this way sometimes, so today I'm sharing with you what I do when I'm feeling like this to get myself unstuck. Here's what we talk about:
    - How I (finally) decided on which path to pursue
    - How to stop agonizing over decisions and circling around the thing you need to do
    - Stop wasting your time trying to make it perfect
    - How to find product / market fit
    - Why you shouldn't put all of your hopes and dreams on one product or service
    - Why it's so important to put yourself into your customer's shoes
    Connect with me:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney

    24 min
  • My nutrition and fitness journey

    Entrepreneurs tend to be people who chase big goals. And those goals aren't limited to our careers - they expand to all areas of our lives, including our wellness.

    So I thought this week I'd do something a bit different and share with you a bit about my nutrition and fitness journey.
    Because I want you to thrive in your life, not just in your business. I want to help you reach those big goals you have for yourself - in whatever area of your life that might be in.
    So today, I'm sharing some of my health journey with you. Here's what we're talking about:
    - Why I'm always reading food labels and what I'm looking for
    - Eating a whole food diet and what this means for your health
    - The journey of seeing specialists before figuring out what was wrong
    - Being on the FODMAP diet for years and the impact it had on my health
    - The reason I stopped being vegan after 4 years
    - The importance of supporting your gut microbiome
    - Why I love HIIT workouts in my fitness routine
    - How I have maintained a healthy lifestyle for 15 years
    Connect with me:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney

    34 min
  • March to the beat of your own drum

    I'm celebrating New Year's on June 1st

    Yup, I'm changing things up.
    I noticed recently that the goals I set for myself in January no longer
    made sense for my business or life.
    It turns out that during the winter when I'm feeling blah and
    unmotivated, I end up creating the wrong goals for myself.
    And then I struggle to work towards them because, again - that blah
    feeling.
    So instead of trying to force myself to do what everyone else is doing,
    I've decided to do something that makes sense *for me* and set some new
    ones in the summer.
    This week's podcast episode is all about marching to the beat of your
    own drum and how incredible it can be for your life and business.
    Here's what we talk about:
    - Why I'm doing New Years in June
    - Why you need to do what's best for you, even when others don't
    understand or hassle you about it
    - The trap of normality
    - You become exceptional by doing things differently
    Connect with me:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney

    27 min
  • It's time to play BIG

    I'm LEVELLING UP


    I had a conversation with a friend not a few months ago

    We were talking about my speaking services
    She asked me who my dream client was and when I told her, she asked me when I was planning on reaching out to them
    I told her I wasn't because I didn't feel like I was good enough to speak to them
    She just stared at me, completely shocked and couldn't believe that I clearly didn't understand the value that I have to offer
    Which was the moment that I realized:
    I've been playing way too small
    A lot of us have so much to offer but simply don't offer it because we don't feel like we are good enough
    Because we're just *us*, right? We don't feel like we have the right to approach that big company. Or reach out to our dream client
    But we are enough. We are more than enough.
    I don't want to play small anymore. I want to take up the space I deserve and have earned.
    So today, the training wheels come off.
    LFG my friends. It's time to play big.
    Here's what we talk about on this week's episode:
    - The things that led me to the changes I'm going to make
    - Why working for yourself is actually the most stable and secure income
    - Whether or not I think it's a good idea to quit your job to start a business
    - It's time to play BIG in my business
    - Why I took a long hard look at each of my revenue streams and how much time I'm devoting to them
    - Why I'm not running the conference again
    - Why I think you should ask yourself what *you* want and not just what your customer wants
    - The big changes I'm making in my business
    Connect with me:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney/

    35 min
  • Home business to $10 million company with Helen Smith of Roo & You

    When Helen Smith started her business in 2017, she was hand making silicone teething products in her home

    Fast forward five years and she now has a $10 million company selling foam play furniture across North America.
    From showing up on social media and building community to warehousing and operations, Helen and I talk about what it took to get her business to where it is today.
    Here's what we talk about:
    - Why she shifted from teething products to play furniture
    - How they used Facebook groups to drive organic traffic to their online store
    - The importance of building trust and community with your customers
    - Why they shifted from a pre-order model to a drop model and the benefits of not holding inventory
    - Why she took a deal on Dragon's Den and what happened after the show
    - The importance of asking questions in business and learning from others
    Connect with Roo & You and Helen:
    https://rooandyou.ca
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/rooandyou
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-smith-rooandyou/
    https://www.instagram.com/helensmith.__/
    Connect with Nicole:

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

    https://www.nicolehaney.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney/

    49 min
  • Creating a life by design with Natalie Young of The Mint Studio

    Natalie Young started her business as a wedding and family photographer.

    But as her family started to grow, she realized that 12 hour days shooting weddings every weekend wasn't going to fit her life anymore.
    So she decided to make a bold change:
    She completely shifted her entire business into branding photography for businesses.
    And she made the change overnight.
    This bold and courageous move has allowed Natalie to live the life she wants to have that supports her goals *and* her family.
    Listen in to hear how Natalie has created a life by design. Here's what we talk about:
    - Quitting her job to go all in on her business
    - Dealing with the fears of growing competition in photography space
    - How her and her husband work together in the business successfully
    - How she managed client disappointment when she changed her business model
    - How they consistently attract clients into their business
    - Why outsourcing can help you stop trading time for money
    - How she manages the slow seasons in her business
    Connect with The Mint Studio:
    https://www.instagram.com/themintstudio_/
    https://www.themintstudio.ca/
    Connect with Nicole:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney/

    44 min
  • Here's why you're feeling stuck

    **Repost episode. Originally posted Aug 1, 2023***

    Feeling stuck? In this week's episode, I'm talking all about feeling stuck in your business.

    From what's causing it to what you can do about it, this week's episode is fiery so get yourself ready!
    Here's what we talk about:
    - Why it's better to learn as you go than try to make everything perfect before you start
    - You don't need more knowledge
    - The real thing that's holding you back is fear
    - It *is* working, you just need to do it *more*
    Connect with me:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney/

    28 min
  • How I am managing my burnout

    PSA: Taking a break doesn't make you lazy

    You guys *know* that I've been dealing with a ton of burnout lately
    Want to know what's been going on BTS that's causing my burnout and what I'm doing about it?
    That's what this week's episode is alllllll about:
    - The backstory of what has been causing my burnout (spoiler alert: it's not just my workload)
    - Why having boundaries is so important in your business
    - The hack I use when saying no feels too uncomfortable (this is an absolute game-changer)
    - Getting extensions on self-imposed deadlines
    - Giving yourself permission to take a break (and why you need to stop equating breaks with laziness)
    Connect with me:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/

    35 min
  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    **Repost episode. Originally aired July 18, 2023**

    You wake up. It's 2am. Your heart's pounding. You're sweaty. And you can't stop thinking:
    Who am *I* to be trying to do *this*?
    We've all been there. Imposter syndrome is a freaking monster and it can really take over your thoughts.
    Because you're new at this. Because you're making mistakes. Because you have no idea what you're doing.
    But here's the secret that no one tells you:
    No one knows what the hell they're doing.
    We're all screwing up. Over and over again. And doing our best. Making it up as we go.
    In today's episode I'm talking about imposter syndrome and how I deal with it when it comes up for me.
    Connect with me:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/msnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney/


    16 min
  • What if this doesn't work?

    *Repost episode*

    Originally posted June 13, 2023

    99% of business is just trying things and seeing what sticks
    But when we're in the process of trying new things, we have literally zero idea of it's going to work.
    So we start to panic. What if it *doesn't* work? What if I look stupid? What if no one buys? What if I can't figure this out?
    This is SUCH a common worry for entrepreneurs because our work involves so much uncertainty. Today's episode is all about what I do when I'm having these moments of panic and worrying - what if this just doesn't work?
    Here's what I talk about:
    - Is this productive worry or not?
    - Failure is the price of admission
    - Are you really just afraid of other people seeing you fail?
    - Actually solve the problem
    - How to get comfortable with uncertainty
    - Failure is the only way forward
    Connect with me:

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

    https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolehaney/
    https://www.nicolehaney.com/

    21 min

About The Thrive Podcast

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Hi, I’m Nicole Haney and this is The Thrive Podcast. I’m a business professor, consultant, and professional speaker who helps goal driven entrepreneurs and business leaders pursue big goals. On this…