Today we're thinking about YouTube creation and freelancing with Amanda Wan! Amanda is a YouTube creator, podcast host of the Behind the Girlboss Podcast (check out my episode here), the owner of Wan Media and our fearless editor! 

We talk about her experience on YouTube for over 7 years, what she gained from putting content online, what she’s learned about putting yourself out there, freelancing and owning her own business, the changing landscape of media, tips for starting a YouTube channel, creating communities and more.

 Connect with Amanda:
Amanda’s Instagram
Behind the Girlboss podcast Instagram
WanMedia Instagram
Amanda’s YouTube channel
Download Amanda's digital planners
WanMedia website
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Today we're thinking about questioning everything to create meaningful conversations with Danielle Robay! Danielle is a TV host and journalist, currently the host of E!’s While You Were Streaming. She is creator of the video podcast PRETTYSMART, and the best selling card game QUESTION EVERYTHING: 52 Cards For Deep(er) Conversation, noted by Forbes as a “game changer”.

Previously, you’ve seen Danielle on IMDb, NBC, E!, EXTRA, Entertainment Tonight Online, HLN’s Dr. Drew, The Steve Harvey Show and NBC’s 1st Look, and Defy Media where her daily news segments and interviews received over 100 million views a month online.

In 2016, she was named co-host of WCIU’s Chicago-based, 2 hour-live morning news program making her the youngest morning TV host in Chicago’s history. With a loyal social media following of over 300,000 followers, she’s chatted with everyone from Taylor Swift + Michael B. Jordan, to Helen Mirren + Tom Hanks. Even Larry King has commented on her compelling

We discuss kindness, the power of women, podcasting, how to choose questions that create meaningful conversations, how powerful words can be, being genuinely curious and more.

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Danielle on Instagram
Buy Question Everything
Listen to Pretty Smart on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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Today we’re thinking about setting boundaries and protecting your business with Jaime Bell of Contracts Market! Jaime is a lawyer, entrepreneur and founder of Contracts Market – a one-stop shop for affordable and customizable contract templates specifically designed for entrepreneurs in Canada and the United States.

We discuss how Jaime landed on what she wanted to do in life after law school, how to test different interests to find your space in the world, a great question to ask when deciding what you want to do, setting boundaries, how contracts can support your ability to scale your business, protecting your business – which includes protecting YOU, putting yourself out there, partnerships and more.

 
Connect with Jaime:
Contracts Market on Instagram
Shop contracts from Contracts Market
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Things that got me thinking lately:
Chaos Calling
Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me
Jay Shetty's podcast
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Leah Skincare/Pür-Oils Exfoliating Gel

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Today we’re thinking about launching and growing a product-based business. Elena Minnow is the owner and founder of Twenty20 Skincare – a natural skincare company from Ottawa, Ontario. In addition to incredible, natural products that I personally LOVE, Elena is a thoughtful and generous business owner who gives so much back into her community. I found everything about her approach to her business incredibly inspiring.

We discuss how she took family history and turned it into a business, the processes of testing and branding her products, the moment where she decided to launch her business, being a lifestyle entrepreneur and activator, how the faces of business are changing, giving back to her community, and so much more!

 
Connect with Elena:
Twenty20 Skincare’s Instagram
Shop Twenty20 Skincare online
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Things that got me thinking lately:
Emotional Entrepreneur
My episode on Behind the Girlboss with Amanda Wan

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In today's episode we're thinking about going after your dreams with former model and four-time entrepreneur, Nikki Gal. At 24-years-old, Nikki has accomplished a ton and is a force to be reckoned with! After leaving modelling, she has become an entrepreneur, digital designer, advocate, podcast host and speaker.

We discuss leaving modeling to follow different dreams, navigating through tough moments, making decisions to move forward, starting a podcast as an introvert, incorporating breaks into building businesses, why vulnerability is so important, and more!

Connect with Nikki:
Her personal Instagram
SeeThruNikki Instagram
See Thru Nikki Website
Raw Talks with Nikki Gal Podcast Instagram
Listen to Raw Talks with Nikki Gal
Listen to Nikki's fave 90s playlist
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In today's episode we're thinking about anxiety. Taylor Gendron is a holistic nutritionist as well as a yoga and meditation teacher who works with women who experience chronic anxiety. Through her own personal experience and education, Taylor now uses her knowledge to help release and eliminate chronic anxiety through gut health protocols, hormonal work, nervous system regulation and more. In addition to her anxiety work, Taylor helps women entrepreneurs optimize their health to support and optimize their businesses and life!

We discuss her experience with chronic anxiety, the relationship between anxiety and food, the role hormones play in the experience of anxiety for women, movement, isolating moments of entrepreneurship, her journaling practice and lots more!

Connect with Taylor:
Instagram
Website
Get her free 5-day mini challenge to soothe an anxious mind

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In today's episode we're thinking about running! After a lifetime of skipping gym class to avoid it, Gillian Macgregor-Spur was inspired to begin running. In an outstanding first year of running that included 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon, she fell in love and soon after started helping others. Eventually, Gillian's love of running blossomed into full-time entrepreneurship as a certified running and nutrition coach helping others on their own journeys.

We discuss her own journey beginning to run, three key tips for getting started running or getting back on track after a long break, things to think about for your nutrition before and after a run, how to hold yourself accountable, what to do post-run to keep making progress, and more!

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Youtube
Website
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In today's episode we're thinking about astrology in different ways than typical horoscopes. After starting a journey to truly discover her most authentic self, Alyssa Fry left her corporate career to pursue entrepreneurship.

Through following the moon cycle, Alyssa discovered a passion for astrology and began her transition out of her role as an accountant into a full-time business owner. Today, her multifaceted offerings integrate astrology, coaching, and mindfulness to embody spirituality in a practical way.

We discuss her journey and how she grew her business as she learned about astrology, what a moon circle is, a breakdown of my "big three" from my birth chart, what it means to live your most authentic life, her upcoming retreat and more!

Connect with Alyssa:
Instagram
Her website
Check out her Turn Up The Magic retreat
Join a virtual moon circle
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Today's episode has us thinking about the impact of transitions in your 20s. Bree Woolard has a passion for empowering individuals to transform their lives in positive ways through lessons she's learned through major life transitions.

After quitting her corporate job, Bree embarked on a journey of fulfilment and self-discovery, that included a solo trip to Thailand. She now inspired thousands with her lifestyle-focused content that includes travel, fitness, relationships and mindset on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube.

We discuss the lessons learned from her transitions from corporate life, solo travel and a breakup. You'll hear about how she finds joy every day, the ups and downs of life transitions, tips and lessons from solo travel, her new outlook on fitness, and more.

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Today, I'm thinking about leadership – but in more ways than we've traditionally considered the term. This week's guest is Sarah Gibbons. Sarah, is an executive coach that focuses strongly on harnessing your leadership throughout all aspects of life. After leading teams for 15+ years in the Tech + Advertising industries with Amazon & IMDb & more, and acquiring a Masters in Spiritual Psychology, Sarah launched SG&Co, a success coaching company helping creative executives & entrepreneurs step-up their leadership and step into their unique power. 

We caught up about harnessing leadership in all aspects of life, getting from a place of being stuck to where you want to be, how CHOOSING can help shape your future, and many more insightful nuggets on life.

If you resonate with today’s episode, you’ll probably want to check out Sarah’s upcoming annual one-day coaching workshop on September 17 at 9 a.m. PST called Tidal. If you’re interested in the event, Sarah has graciously shared a 10% off code for Thinking About pod listeners with code TIDAL10. Hope to see you there!

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Check out the SG&Co Website
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