Lara Heimann is a success business owner but this didn't happen overnight. We dig into how she started her business to where it is now that includes an online platform, multiple trainings and a podcast that has over 3 million downloads. 

At the core you'll hear how she had clarity on her definition of success, boundaries and core values. These components guided her to the business and life she has today. You'll walk away feeling inspired and ready to chase your definition of success. 

In this conversation we cover: 
How the language we use impacts our success 
The balance between your beliefs and humility to listen to others
How learning from our clients helps our business get better 
Navigating negative opinions of others 
Making progress in your entrepreneurship journey

Resources: 
Free Guide: https://www.amandamckinney.com/success 
Lara's Website: www.lytyoga.com 
Lara's Instagram Accounts: @lara.heimann and @redefiningyogapodcast and @lytyogamethod
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

If you don't define success on your terms, others will define it for you by default. You'll find yourself chasing the next thing and never able to truly feel successful. If you're ready to truly understand what success means for you, this episode is your step by step process. There's even a free guide that comes along with this episode so you can take action immediately.

In this episode I share: 
Why defining success on your own terms is critical 
How goals and your definition of success are different 
The step by step process of defining success on your terms 

Resources: 
Free Guide: https://www.amandamckinney.com/success 
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

In corporations there are "offsites" where the department and sometimes the entire company go to a different location to do business planning. While you don't have to follow the typical corporate rules for an offsite, we're pulling from this idea but making it more efficient for you as a small business owner with Quarterly Business Check Ins. 

In this episode, I cover: 
The goal of Quarterly Business Check Ins 
Why quarterly works better than annually 
How to plan a Quarterly Business Check In 
Where to host a Quarterly Business Check In
What to review in your Quarterly Business Check In  

Resources: 
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

All these things plague us at some point and that could be you today. If so, this episode is for you and you're going to hear how myself and Lauren Tilden combat and dare I say, beat, perfectionism. While its an almost-ever-present thought, you can do things in your business to help you deal with these issues. 

How perfectionism shows up in marketing 
Marketing isn't just social media 
What perfectionism is and how it shows up for us
How accountability is the key to kicking perfectionism

Resources: 
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book
Lauren's Free Content Resource: 100 Prompts https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts  
Podcast: https://makinggoodpodcast.com  
Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurentilden  
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/laurentilden
Substack about Perfectionism: laurentilden.substack.com

Have you ever wondered if women approach entrepreneurship different than men? While this is something that's crossed my mind many times, it's not something I've researched so when I met someone who did research this, I knew I had to interview her. 

Winnie Wong is the author of "You Don't Have To Look The Part, How East Asian Women Thrive As Entrepreneurs & Make A Great Bet For Investors" and my interview with her on this topic is packed with stats, stories and inspiration. 

Winnie's passion for helping female entrepreneurs 
Venture capital funding, specifically for female founders 
How women entrepreneurs approach entrepreneurship and defining success 

Resources: 
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book
Winnie's Book: You Don't Have To Look The Part, How East Asian Women Thrive As Entrepreneurs & Make A Great Bet For Investors
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winniewong41/ 

Are you feeling like you're supporting everyone else's dreams or business and no one is supporting yours? 

This leads to feelings of overwhelm and frustration and it's what one person emailed me about and said "I had an emotional breakdown and was strongly thinking about closing my business." If you're in that spot, I want to share 5 messages with you today to help you navigate the very real feelings that are happening. 

You're not alone, this is part of entrepreneurship
This feeling sucks but it won't last forever
Pause and step away from the day-to-day
Come back to your WHY for entrepreneurship, not passion but WHY
Once the sting goes away, identify the lesson learned through the hardship

Resources: 
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

If you struggle with self doubt, lack of confidence and procrastination this Success Story Short episode is for you. My client, Cammy, shares all about these things and how she pushed through it all. In the end she hosted a successful free challenge that lead into a paid program of hers. On the other side of taking action (even though she was scared) was confidence and results. You don't want to miss this one! 

Her goal = to reach a larger audience / grow her email list 
Free Challenge = 5 Day Self Massage 101 Challenge 
Total Challenge Sign Ups = 186 
Paid Program = 8 Week Class Series 
Total Paid Sign Ups = 31 

Resources: 
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book
Cammy's Website: https://www.yogawithcammy.com/ 

In this episode we're chatting with Rhysa Sisco, who went from occupational therapist to nervous system regulation coach for business owners. We'll hear all about how her personal struggles led her to realize the importance of untangling our beliefs and how she helps others improve their communication, creativity, and overall well-being. 

Plus, we'll talk about how being adaptable is key, and Rhysa will share some awesome tips for using sensory tools to manage stress and anxiety. So grab your favorite drink and join us for a fascinating conversation!

Resources Shared: 
Show Notes: https://www.amandamckinney.com/podcast 
Amanda’s Book: Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur’s Guide To Success: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regulatewithrhysa/

Just like we get the 'itch' to clean out the drawers in our kitchen every so often, we get the feeling to clean things up in our business too. In this episode I'm sharing my tips on spring cleaning (or anytime) your business including: 

Offerings
Content 
Website 

By doing a refresh on these areas in business you'll walk away feeling refreshed and ready for the next season. 

Amanda's Resources: 
Show notes: amandamckinney.com/podcast 
Order my book: amandamckinney.com/book 
More about Amanda: amandamckinney.com/about 

This word "burnout" has almost become a buzz word in the past several years but we are diving into this topic to really understand what it is and how to deal with it. Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sharon Grossman, joins me in this episode to give us all the answers. We talk about: 

What burnout is and how to recognize it
How we fall into a category (Thinker, Feeler, Doer) in how we respond to burnout
Steps we can take to prevent and/or navigate burnout 

She shares tips from her best selling book, The 7Es Solution To Burnout and podcast Decode Your Burnout. 

Guest Resources: 
Dr. Sharon Grossman's Website: drsharongrossman.com
Dr. Sharon Grossman's Podcast: https://drsharongrossman.com/podcast/burnout/ 

Learn More / Work With Amanda:
Amanda's Website: www.amandamckinney.com/
Podcast Show Notes: www.amandamckinney.com/podcast 
Amanda's Book: www.amandamckinney.com/book