Tough Stuff

On this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast, Lindsay Mitrosilis and I sit down for a quick conversation to chat about her journey of building her LinkedIn account management and strategy business from the ground up. Tune in for my candid conversation with Lindsay as she opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, managing perfectionism while running a business, and the delicate balance of being a parent while growing a business.

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00:00 How taking on one job led to the creation of a LinkedIn agency with multiple clients

06:33 Prioritizing action over perfection + balancing work with motherhood.

08:47 Overcoming perfectionism to share more openly and authentically

11:12 Making the hard choices needed to create healthier habits

13:51 Juggling the challenges between work and motherhood

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On this episode of Tough Stuff, Allyson Byrd sits down with me for a powerful conversation on how she’s built multiple seven-figure businesses, her experiences with the patriarchy, body shame, racism, classism, and sexism, and how the concept of Spotlight Energetics has changed her mind and soul for the better along her life path. Prepare to enact some energetic changes in your own life as she shares how staying connected to your authentic self opens the door to more joy and love in life’s challenges and successes.

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00:00 Uncovering her leadership skills through a surprising grocery store lesson with her sister

04:20 Overcoming fear and finding vision in her career path

09:48 Embracing discomfort and wellness through yoga practice

13:29 Recognizing her habits and embracing perspective shifts

17:24 Overcoming self-hatred to find self-love and acceptance

21:48 Climbing over the pressures of past success and release self to fail again

25:38 Navigating the implications of being in the spotlight

30:13 Creating inclusive tools to inspire and help others with energetic work

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✏️ RESOURCES

· The Magnetism Codes· Abraham Hicks Publications: The Law of Attraction· “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie· “Will” by Will Smith· John Legend on the Story Behind “All of Me”

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On this episode of Tough Stuff, Founder of Neon Cowboys Asia Hall sits down with me for a compelling conversation all about the challenges of business ownership in the direct-to-consumer world — from protecting intellectual property to dealing with knock-offs to scaling with a small team. Asia also shared more about a few of her favorite projects, like working with celebrities including Kesha and Beyonce, which all came about thanks to Neon Cowboys’ one-of-a-kind light-integrated fashion accessories. Prepare to be inspired as she opens up about her passion for unique tech-based apparel while getting honest about the difficulties of meeting customer expectations.

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[00:01:36] The origin story of Neon Cowboys

[00:04:08] The struggles of fighting copycats and dupe culture

[00:08:35] The plight of customer frustrations with the pre-order model of business

[00:12:00] The process and struggles with getting patent protection

[00:16:02] The pros and cons of working with Amazon as a fashion tech brand

[00:16:55] How Neon Cowboys is working to expand their market presence

[00:20:26] Overcoming challenges in the consumer goods industry

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On this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast, Latasha Doyle opens up about being a business owner while battling Marfan Syndrome, and how that has drastically changed the way she approaches her business. Latasha's chronic pain and experience with a loved one suffering from a major health scare motivated her to create a business that survives far beyond what she can do day-to-day. Known as “work dad”, Latasha's approach to business ownership has led to steady growth in her business, a team that cares for her as much as she does them, and clients that keep coming back for more. Tune into this episode to gain a whole new perspective on what it means to be a human-first CEO and how none of us can do it all when navigating the winding road of challenges and triumphs in life.

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[00:02:40] How living with a disability changes one’s worldview

[00:07:17] Learning how to ask for help, let go, and outsource

[00:12:24] Creating a team that cares for and empowers one another

[00:16:09] Evaluating capacity and making changes to the business

[00:19:10] Planning around “going dark” during the holidays

[00:22:33] Scaling a business during life’s toughest moments

[00:26:18] Prioritizing loved ones and relationships over business

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✦ Today’s Guest: Latasha Doyle ✦

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On this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN — a renowned celebrity nutritionist, healthy cooking expert, and wellness thought-leader. She candidly shares her experiences and lessons learned as the founder of Nutritious Life and Nutritious Life Studio — including her journey of reacquiring her business, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and the importance of embracing the unknown in life. Tune into this episode for Keri's inspiring story of unwavering determination for success, personal growth, and the pursuit of fulfillment in the face of unexpected challenges.

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[00:02:45] The beginning: scaling the business to help more people

[00:06:09] Selling the business to investors amongst the pressures of COVID

[00:08:42] Finding a sense of accomplishment and security in life, finances, and career

[00:11:50] The whys and hows of reacquiring Nutritious Life

[00:17:02] Making the most of the unexpected paths in life

[00:20:55] Finding fulfillment again in helping others despite challenges

[00:25:11] Rediscovering marketing in 2023: lead gen, organic marketing, AI

[00:28:14] The challenging and rewarding life of being a mom and entrepreneur

[00:33:21] Embracing and overcoming life’s tough stuff

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In this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast, I sit down with Natasha Pierre, a social media manager turned video marketing coach, educator, speaker, podcaster, and creator. Together, we delved into Natasha's journey of crafting her own business empire, uncovering some valuable lessons she learned along her path to success today. Listen in for a treasure trove of insights on the importance of self-awareness, the art of setting firm boundaries, the power of faith in your own intuition, and how consistency and practice leads to confidence.

P.S. Don't miss out on Natasha's free challenge, where she teaches her low lift method for video confidence. Access the challenge at  videoconfidencechallenge.com.

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[00:01:53] The effect of COVID, TikTok and Black Lives Matter on business

[00:07:08] Performative brands and growth plateaus

[00:12:06] The truth about going viral

[00:14:47] Learning to trust instincts to make the hard decisions.

[00:18:57] Shifting away from Social Media Management

[00:22:00] Learning when to fix offers instead of throwing them out

[00:26:17] The power of practice, consistency, and iterations for success 

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CONTENT WARNING: Toxic Relationships & Intimate Partner Violence

In this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast, I had the honor of interviewing Chelsea Jones, co-founder of Chelsea and Rachel Co., where we explored her personal journey — from trauma bonds, to divorce and single parenting, to colon cancer… and how life’s unexpected twists and turns taught her the power of leaning into vulnerability. We also explored how she is able to remain optimistic about life by trusting the process and prioritizing self-reflection, curiosity, and gratitude. Listen in to glean life-changing wisdom from Chelsea's inspiring story of triumph over some of life’s greatest adversities.

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[00:01:49] Choosing divorce during COVID-19

[00:05:23] Taking small steps to prioritize safety

[00:08:00] Why support, grace, and gratitude are vital

[00:11:12] Facing hard truths, recruiting support, and finding moments of self-care

[00:15:31] The importance of communication and honesty in entrepreneurship

[00:17:24] Finding joy in life’s tough transitions

[00:19:53] Focusing on personal growth and well-being

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In this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast I sit down with Mariela De La Mora, a leadership coach who works to elevate women of color into influential, in-demand money-making leaders. As a 16-year veteran of the marketing world and the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants, she was often the only woman of color in senior leadership and has worked relentlessly to break past systemic and mindset barriers to achieve the success she has today. Listen in as Mariela opens up about the spiral of stress and anxiety that affected the sales in her coaching business, how she broke free from the scarcity mindset she inherited from her childhood, and how she is now working to nurture the potential of the next generation through her own daughter.

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[00:01:31] Mariela’s mixed feelings on receiving compliments on her success

[00:06:08] Entrepreneurship is a game of evolution and change is the only constant

[00:07:39] Overcoming the internal struggle between logic and fear in scaling business

[00:11:32] Learning to be okay regardless of business results

[00:14:12] Working with a coach to increase growth mindset and success capacity

[00:18:37] Checking beliefs on what it looks like to be and work with marginalized communities

[00:23:15] Nurturing individuality and setting her daughter up for lifelong success

[00:24:43] Reflecting on the potential for generational change

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In this episode, I sat down to interview my close friend, fellow Broadway enthusiast, and the Founder and CEO of Media A La Carte and Studio A La Carte — Amandina Altomare. Together we dug deep into some of the toughest stuff in business, including hiring practices, dealing with your team’s highest performers resigning, attracting new talent, double-checking people's expertise, and the challenges of working with a spouse. Listen now for an open conversation about why even the most empathic leaders need to learn how to prioritize logic over emotions when it comes to daily decision-making.

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[00:02:08] How our friendship started

[00:03:56] Business growth, staff shortage, and resignation chaos

[00:11:20] Taking responsibility for team decisions and consequences

[00:13:01] Finding the balance between empathy and logic

[00:16:29] Why job descriptions matter and location-based pay is a bad excuse

[00:20:45] Running a startup business and what to look for in new hires

[00:26:20] Why hiring your spouse might be a bad idea, plus how and when to fire them

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✦ Today’s Guest: Amanda Altomare ✦

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As a woman entrepreneur, how do you balance it all — from business, to marriage and motherhood, PLUS all of society’s expectations? In this episode of Tough Stuff Podcast, multi-passionate entrepreneur Hannah Nieves sits down for a tell-all where she digs into the nitty gritty on how she’s learned to create healthy boundaries with her businesses and her relationships to keep it all balanced… most of the time. Listen in now for an honest conversation about how we can push through societal expectations and come out on the other side more successful and fulfilled in our lives.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:19] Childhood lessons, scarcity mindset, and changing relationships

[00:05:31] The start, rise, and challenges of successful businesses

[00:09:32] Setting boundaries and the pressure of entrepreneurship on relationships

[00:14:07] Miscarriage leading to business and lifestyle changes

[00:16:54] Finding fulfillment through lifestyle and business

[00:21:21] Relationship struggles and control

[00:25:20] Teaching daughter to ignore societal limitations and achieve anything

[00:26:56] Where you can find Hannah Nieves

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✦ Today’s Guest: Hannah Nieves ✦

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