Trust Issues: A Lifestyle, Business & Wellness Podcast with Erika Auckland

Don’t believe the myth that giving birth is painful!  Earlier this week, we told Dawson’s birth story on the podcast. Our experience was raw, real, and it was one of the most empowering moments of our lives–and that has a lot to do with our guest today.

Today we’re joined by Karen Welton, who is passionate about helping women overcome fear and pain and discover how powerful they really are. As a doula and childbirth educator she has supported hundreds of women in their childbirth journey. Her E-Course, Pain Free Birth and Postpartum Bliss teach women how to partner with our body's divine design to have a pain free, ecstatic birth and (and postpartum!) experience. In the past year she has grown her following of 200,000 women from around the world. Her goal is to change the global culture of birth so that women no longer fear birth, but look forward to it with joy.

If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, this was definitely an interview you HAVE to listen to. Click play now to hear how YOU can have a pain-free birth… yes, without medication!

And if you loved this episode, check out Karen’s course on how to have a Pain Free Birth by using code ERIKA10 at https://painfreebirth.com/e-course/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fpain-free-birth.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F43606%2FoGUsNyMm. 

It’s time to go down memory lane! In this episode, we’re telling the real and raw story of our son’s birth, along with how Erika prepared for a natural home birth using the Pain Free Birth course by Karen Welton.

If you are pregnant, thinking of having children, want to have a redemptive birth experience, or are curious if home birth is for you, we hope our positive experience gives you insight into what it’s like!

Check out Karen’s course on how to have a Pain Free Birth by using code ERIKA10 at https://painfreebirth.com/e-course/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fpain-free-birth.mykajabi.com%2Fa%2F43606%2FoGUsNyMm. And be sure to subscribe to Trust Issues on your favorite podcast platform to hear our interview with Karen herself later this week!

Gone are the days when AI was solely associated with sci-fi movies… Today, tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, Vidyo, Swell, and dozens more are completely changing the game for small business owners all over the world… including us.

If you’re intrigued by how you can use AI to unlock efficiency in your business, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Click play now to learn about our favorite tools and how we use them in our businesses!

And if you’re ready to dive into the world of AI, head to trustissuespodcast.co/ai to get 50 specific AI prompts to make the most out of these tools. And check out The Legal Paige’s AI Disclaimer Clause to protect yourself when using AI on your website!

In this episode of the Trust Issues podcast, we’re talking about what to do if your spouse or partner is not supportive.

This is the unfortunate reality for many of our listeners, and although we have never personally experienced this in our relationship, we have been together for almost 20 years (and experienced all of the ups and downs that come with building a life and business together).

If your partner doesn’t support your dreams, we suggest starting from square one by focusing on dating each other again and rebuilding the relationship, instead of immediately jumping into discussions about business or goals.

After you’ve established that trust, then you can begin having honest conversations and finding common ground with your partner that you can both work toward.

We hope our insights help you as you navigate being ambitious and also prioritizing your relationship… we’re cheering you on! And don’t forget to join the conversation on Instagram @trustissuespodcast with your own experiences.

Today we’re welcoming Mignon François onto the Podcast. She’s a speaker, entrepreneur, and community leader here in Nashville who has inspired thousands through her "Follow Your Spirit" approach.

After years of drowning in debt and brokenness, Mignon founded The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold. Her grassroots story of success has garnered national attention, and has earned her numerous titles and awards.

Today, Mignon is committed to teaching anyone who will listen about what they can do if only they believe. In her brand new memoir, Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, Mignon shares her story of finding success with no presets in place, mapping a journey that led to the joy that has become synonymous with Mignon François.

In our conversation, we discussed how she learned how to take a challenge and turn it into an opportunity, leading her to make more money than she ever had before. Most importantly, her success is a reminder that success is not always about having a plan or following a traditional path but about taking opportunities and making the most of them.

Click PLAY to hear her inspiring story. And don’t forget to pick up her book, Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe!

This episode is sponsored by Creator Source, an all-in-one platform that helps creators monetize their social media following. Head to https://www.getcreatorsource.com/trustissues to get started.

If you want to be successful and become the best version of yourself, get a notebook out, friends. In this episode we’re about to give you 5 book recommendations that completely changed our lives (and will change yours too)!

We LOVE reaching self-development books because they provide insights and strategies to help you improve various aspects of your life, such as your mindset, relationships, career, and health. By learning new skills and adopting positive habits, you can become a better version of yourself.

Plus, they inspire and empower us to achieve our goals and take control of our lives! Let’s dive into our top 5 recommendations:

1. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
2. Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
3. The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
4. How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John Maxwell
5. Atomic Habits by James Clear

Click PLAY to hear why each of these books made the list, our favorite quotes from them, and more!

Our goal is to help you become the BEST version of yourself, and these books will help you do just that. For direct links to all 5 of these books plus over a dozen MORE of our favorites, head over to our Amazon Storefront HERE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/erikaauckland/list/3UVMU0OQBKRTL?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_s_ons_mixed_d 

In part two of our social media sales series, you’ll learn 9 steps to using social media to market ANY business and y’all, trust us when we tell you that these strategies are LIFE CHANGING.

In fact, one businesswoman sent Erika her testimonial just last week, saying that after following the content tips I’m about to share with you, she’s had 7 new clients reach out.

If you’re ready to explode your business using the hottest social media marketing strategies in 2023, click play for the 8 steps to have a conversation that makes sales!

If you’re a content creator, you NEED a social media strategy to market your business. Download our FREE Social Media Content Planner, specifically designed to help YOU make sales online! This FREE planner is the ultimate tool for anyone who wants to take their social media game to the next level. In it, you’ll learn how to identify your ideal client, how to tell stories that connect with them, how to define your content buckets, plus we even provided a planner for you to easily plan and organize your content every month. Download it NOW at https://www.trustissuespodcast.co/sales to streamline your content creation process today!

In part two of our social media sales series, you’ll learn how to use social media to market ANY business and y’all, trust us when we tell you that these strategies are LIFE CHANGING.

In fact, one businesswoman sent Erika her testimonial just last week, saying that after following the content tips I’m about to share with you, she’s had 7 new clients reach out.

If you’re ready to explode your business using the hottest social media marketing strategies in 2023, click play NOW to steal our social media content plan!

This episode is sponsored by CreatorSource: an all-in-one platform that helps creators monetize their social media following with a custom game plan, tools, marketing training, and brand deal strategies. To get access to the Creator Source tools, invest in yourself at https://www.getcreatorsource.com/trustissues.

As many of you know, Erika is a leader with Monat, a luxury skin and hair care network marketing company. Often, Erika is asked to give keynote speeches to other representatives of the company on how to grow their business, and today’s podcast was inspired by one of those.

We are entering into a 3-part mini-series this week all about how to make sales for your business using social media, which means we have a BONUS episode launching on Friday!

In this conversation, Erika answers the following questions about cultivating the right sales mindset for your business:

• Why is your mindset important for making sales?
• What are the types of beliefs about money and sales a good marketer should have?
• Does visualization play an important role in sales strategy?
• How can someone identify what they’re naturally ‘good’ at when it comes to marketing?
• What’s your advice for someone who says they “aren’t the sales type”?

If you’re a business owner struggling to make sales for your business, click PLAY on this episode now. And be sure to subscribe to Trust Issues to be notified when the other two parts of this series drop!

If you’re a content creator, you NEED a social media strategy to market your business. Download our FREE Social Media Content Planner, specifically designed to help YOU make sales online! This FREE planner is the ultimate tool for anyone who wants to take their social media game to the next level. In it, you’ll learn how to identify your ideal client, how to tell stories that connect with them, how to define your content buckets, plus we even provided a planner for you to easily plan and organize your content every month. Download it NOW at https://www.trustissuespodcast.co/sales to streamline your content creation process today!

Today we’re joined by husband and wife duo Natalie Rogers and Jacob Soto: the founders of the viral fashion brand, Klassy Network.

Klassy Network is a solution-based clothing brand focused on bringing comfort and style together by designing classic necklines and fashionable staples with their signature built-in padding. Their inclusive range of brami (bra + cami) tops provide stylish solutions so that you can have full coverage and support, without any bra lines.

In this episode, we chat about how they started a multi-million dollar fashion brand featured in Buzzfeed, InStyle Magazine, and more, as well as how they balance their business and personal lives.

If you’re a current or aspiring entrepreneur, you’re going to LOVE this conversation with Natalie and Jacob that’s raw, real, and inspiring. They’ve proven that if you can dream it, you can do it! So click PLAY on this episode now, and be sure to check out Klassy Network on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/klassynetwork or shop online at https://www.klassyshop.com.

This episode is sponsored by CreatorSource: an all-in-one platform that helps creators monetize their social media following with a custom game plan, tools, marketing training, and brand deal strategies. To get access to the Creator Source tools, invest in yourself at https://www.getcreatorsource.com/trustissues.