theashleyavispodcast's podcast

If you are looking to DIY your own website, or hire someone to do it for you, this episode talks about a simple 3 part strategy to ensure your website is working for your business aka making things streamlined, easy and adding to your bottom line. Listen today to hear how it's done.

My show today revolves around- mental health, authenticity, pivoting, imposture syndrome and some amazing action items to start using your Instagram account to attract your true community of supporters. It's a conversation I got to have with such a wonderful woman- Savanna Mehrad. She's a mother, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, food blogger and so much more. I follow her on Instagram because her stories are so real, captivating, funny, and validating. She has attracted a real community and today, she tells us all how she did it.

I've previously shared about WHY I started my business, but today, I'm going to break down exactly HOW I did it. If you want to know what I did to land my first high paying client then listen in because I talk in detail about the exact steps I took, what kind of work, energy and time I dedicated to it, how I felt and if I would do anything different.

My guest today is going to show us how taking proper care of ourselves is one of the best things we can do for our business, our life and our well-being. She is a self care coach and facilitator, living in Niagara Region, running her own business for the past 3 years helping us follow through on meaningful self care- beyond the bubble bath. Her take on self-care is like no other, authentic, real and unique. I can't wait for you to hear from my friend, Laura Liz Hughes.

Today I chat with Lauren M. Angle, Lawyer, Entrepreneur and mentor, regarding Canadian legal information that we must know if we are starting a business. I ask her what an entrepreneur should consider right away when starting their business, the difference between a sol proprietorship and a corporation, we touch on the importance of contracts and how to make sure they are effective and not confusing and more!

Are you the type of person who is afraid of showing up online and being too controversial? Do you not like to to stir the pot, be too opinionated, political or simply just not want to share anything that's "too much" for fear of offending anyone? Listen to my friend Natalie Cooper explain how voicing your opinion can be a beautiful, authentic, freeing thing and can help you grow more than just a following, but as a human being.

Today I cover 6 different ways to add personality to your brand to help you stand out, be more relatable, let others get to know you and create a strong connection with your community. Use these tips on Instagram, on your Web Site, in your Email Marketing and more!

Networking Marketing and Social Selling has gotten a pretty bad rep over the years and my guest today has had enough! For those of you who are network marketers or have purchased from them, you'll want to listen to the major advice in this episode presented by my friend Lauren Chamberlain. Lauren is a strong promoter of authentic social selling, attraction marketing, and has 100% aligned herself against the dreaded "Hey-Girl" messaging. If you are using social media right now to find leads for your business, and it feels icky, or something just doesn't feel right to you- then I can't wait for you to hear what Lauren says you should do instead!