The Whole Business

In this episode of The Whole Business, we’re diving into the transformative power of gratitude with Angie Cherry, CEO and Entrepreneur Lifestyle Coach at Gorgeous Business Solutions. Angie shares how cultivating a gratitude practice can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the highs and lows of their journey.

We explore:

• Why gratitude is essential for entrepreneurs: How it provides clarity, builds resilience, and helps reframe challenges into opportunities for growth.
• The personal benefits of gratitude: From lowering stress and improving sleep to boosting energy, immunity, and happiness levels.
• Gratitude’s impact on professional success: How it strengthens decision-making, enhances leadership effectiveness, and builds meaningful, trust-based relationships.
• How gratitude influences organizations: The ripple effect of gratitude on team morale, employee retention, and client satisfaction.
• Practical gratitude practices: Tips for incorporating gratitude into daily life, such as journaling, gratitude walks, meditation, and sharing appreciation.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to stay focused on your vision or a leader aiming to create a culture of appreciation, this episode will inspire you to harness the power of gratitude to thrive in all areas of your life.

Don’t miss Angie’s insights on creating a gratitude ritual that not only uplifts you personally but also leaves a lasting impact on your business, team, and community.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• "Radical Canfor" by Kim Scott
• "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louis Hay

🎧 Stay Connected: Follow The Whole Business Podcast for weekly episodes exploring whole-life success in business, relationships, health, and finances.

🔗 Connect with Angie:

• Website: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelacherry/

🔗 Connect with Steve:

• Website: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/steve-harris-11045631a/Tune in to learn how to achieve harmony in chaos and thrive in every area of your life!

In this inspiring episode of The Whole Business Podcast, we sit down with Shari, a dynamic leader who transitioned from a high-profile career in television production to becoming the President and Co-Owner of AK Building Services, a thriving commercial janitorial company. Shari’s career trajectory is a testament to the power of reinvention, resilience, and embracing new opportunities.

We dive into:

• Her Unconventional Career Journey: What inspired her leap from producing shows for Bravo, NBC, and National Geographic to leading a janitorial company.
• Challenges and Growth: The hurdles Shari faced as she started and scaled her business, and her insights on overcoming them.
• Future Business Trends: Shari’s take on what challenges businesses should prepare for as we enter a new year.
• Whole-Life Success: How Shari integrates physical fitness, community service, and business leadership into a life of balance and fulfillment.
• The Importance of Giving Back: Why Shari actively serves on the boards of nonprofit organizations and supports her local community.

Shari’s story will inspire entrepreneurs to embrace change, prioritize health, and give back to their communities while pursuing success in business and life.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum
• "Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfill your potential" by Dr. Carol D Dweck
• "Stop Using the "B" Word" by Todd Hopkins

🎧 Stay Connected: Follow The Whole Business Podcast for weekly episodes exploring whole-life success in business, relationships, health, and finances.

🔗 Connect with Shari:

• Website: https://www.akbuildingservices.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharisolomoncedar/

🔗 Connect with Steve:

• Website: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/steve-harris-11045631a/Tune in to learn how to achieve harmony in chaos and thrive in every area of your life!

In this episode of The Whole Business, we explore how to persevere when life feels like an uphill battle. Challenges are inevitable, but they are also the catalysts for growth, innovation, and resilience. Whether you’re facing obstacles in your business, personal relationships, finances, or health, this episode offers practical strategies and powerful encouragement to help you keep moving forward.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why challenges are essential for growth and success.
2. Mindset shifts to help you reframe and tackle obstacles.
3. Actionable strategies to persevere through tough times.
4. The importance of support systems and self-care.
5. Real-life stories of resilience to inspire and motivate you.

Key Takeaways:

• Growth Through Challenges: Every challenge is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and become stronger.
• Strategies for Perseverance: Break down goals, celebrate small wins, and focus on what you can control.
• Lean on Support Systems: Surround yourself with mentors, peers, and loved ones who uplift you.
• Self-Care Matters: Taking care of your mental and physical health equips you to face challenges with clarity and strength.
• Encouragement to Keep Going: You’re stronger than the obstacles before you, and success is on the other side of perseverance.

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

Distractions are everywhere—social media, emails, urgent (but not important) tasks, and even our own thoughts. In this episode of The Whole Business, we dive into what happens when we get distracted from pursuing our goals and objectives. We'll explore why distractions occur, how they impact our progress, and practical strategies to refocus on what truly matters.

Join me as we uncover:

• The hidden reasons we get distracted and how to identify them.
• A step-by-step process to realign with your vision and goals.
• How to create boundaries that protect your time and energy.
• Tools and habits for staying focused and intentional in your daily life.

If you’ve been feeling pulled in too many directions or like you’re losing sight of your bigger picture, this episode is your reminder to pause, refocus, and keep moving forward with clarity.

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

Thrive n'25 Event Registration: https://www.thriven25.com/

In this episode we discuss the entrepreneur mindset, neuro-linguistic programming, and replacing old belief systems with CEO Warrior's Master and Growth Advisor, Sandy Papavero.

Sandy has a long and successful history of helping home service companies develop highly effective sales and leadership strategies.

A certified life and mindset coach with a specialty in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Papavero aids in replacing old belief systems with what is achievable in business and personal life. During her career, she spent time as a sales consultant for well-known training gurus – Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes.

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

Thrive n'25 Event Registration: https://www.thriven25.com/

To connect with Sandy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandypapavero/

CEO Warrior: https://www.ceowarrior.com/

The Power of the Subconscious Mind Book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Subconscious-Mind-Roughcut/dp/1585427683/ref=asc_df_1585427683?mcid=5eaa987f4b14358d8ab7fbddce12f9f7&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693567638070&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8944957871828658648&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033610&hvtargid=pla-525196097968&psc=1

On this episode we discuss mental health struggles, work-life balance and other struggles as an entrepreneur with guest, Jennifer Gray.

Jennifer is a sought-after mental health therapist and EMDR-trained clinician helping entrepreneurs and professionals develop fulfilling businesses and profound work-life balance. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, New York Magazine, the FPA Journal, and more. With 20 years of education and experience in business and behavior, she deeply understands the complexities of struggling with self-doubt, burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overwhelm as an entrepreneur.

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

Thrive n'25 Event Registration: https://www.thriven25.com/

Connect with Jennifer: https://www.jennifergraycounseling.com/

The Body Keeps the Score Book: https://amzn.to/3ZP0nT4/

In this empowering episode, we dive into why entrepreneurship is the ultimate route to achieving true freedom—personally, professionally, and financially. Learn how taking control of your destiny can unlock your potential, break barriers, and lead you to a life of purpose and independence.

“Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.”

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

Thrive n'25 Event Registration: https://www.thriven25.com/

Rich Dad Poor Dad Book: https://amzn.to/4eXIS8z/

References:

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/only-1-in-10-americans-are-living-their-definition-of-financial-freedom-achieve-survey-finds-301906121.html

https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2018/article/who-chooses-part-time-work-and-why.htm

https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2021/article/covid-19-ends-longest-employment-expansion-in-ces-history.htm

https://www.onrec.com/news/news-archive/feeling-exposed-four-in-ten-workers-do-not-feel-secure-in-their-jobs#:~:text=Almost%20four%20in%2010%20workers,are%20highest%20among%20the%20young.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kelvin Abrams, a visionary entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience who has navigated some of the toughest challenges in recent history. Kelvin shares his insights on thriving during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 lockdowns.

As the founder of Tiki’s Playhouse—a unique doggy daycare, coffee shop, and bar—he's proven his ability to innovate in unexpected ways. Kelvin is also the author of Get Uncomfortable or Change Course and the creator of the transformative course by the same name, which empowers entrepreneurs to push beyond their comfort zones to find success and fulfillment.

Tune in to hear Kelvin’s strategies, stories, and advice on embracing discomfort to drive growth. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Connect with Kelvin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-abrams-27477010/

Website: https://get-uncomfortable-or-change-course.learnworlds.com/

Buy his book: https://amzn.to/4hKliO5

"Can't Hurt Me" by. David Goggins Book: https://amzn.to/40CyjDq

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

Business Foundations and Business Builder Online Courses: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/courses/

Work-life balance—it’s the holy grail we’ve all been chasing, right? But what if I told you that “balance” is a myth? That the scales will never tip perfectly, no matter how hard you try. Instead, the secret lies in developing a flow, rather than pursuing balance across your whole life each day.

In this episode we dive into why work-life balance is a myth, and why the pursuit should be, what we call, work-life FLOW.

How to Embrace Work-life FLOW:

1. Get clarity on your values
2. Embrace intentional trade-offs
3. Integration, not separation

Actionable Strategies to Build Flow:

1. Set non-negotiables
2. Time blocking and flexibility
3. Daily alignment check-ins
4. Automate, Delegate, Leverage
5. Celebrate small wins

The Role of Self-Awareness and Growth:

1. Recognize when you're off track
2. Develop self compassion
3. Regularly revisit your vision for your whole-life success

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

To register for Thrive n'25 Event: https://www.thriven25.com

Business Foundations and Business Builder Online Courses: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/courses/

In this episode, we sit down with Jodie Spears and Glenn Buercklin, the dynamic duo behind the popular podcast Couples Inc. and successful business Living Pink Communications, to dive into the unique journey of building a business together as life partners. We discuss the challenges and benefits that come with intertwining personal and professional lives, exploring what it takes to find balance, strengthen communication, and support each other through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Jodie and Glenn share their insights on leveraging each other's strengths, maintaining a healthy work-life dynamic, and how they create success together as a team.

Whether you're in business with your partner or just curious about what it takes to make it work, this episode offers powerful takeaways on teamwork, resilience, and love in business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on turning relationship goals into business success!

Connect with Jodie and Glenn:

couplesincpodcast.com

livingpinkcommunications.com

instagram.com/couples_inc_podcast

Steve Harris is an entrepreneur, sought after holistic business coach, and COO of Gorgeous Business Solutions, LLC.

To connect with Steve directly reach out at https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com

For One-on-One Coaching: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/coaching/

Business Foundations and Business Builder Online Courses: https://www.gorgeousbusinesssolutions.com/courses/