unExpectedly Successful

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  • Empowering Dreams to Reality: Unveiling Bridgette's Moody's Transformative Journey

    Step into the world of Bridgette Moody, a true embodiment of entrepreneurship, leadership, and country charm. With a decade-long dedication to empowering individuals, Bridget guides dreamers from envisioning to manifestation while also breathing life into authors' works as an "author whisperer."

    Bridgette's journey wasn't without challenges; through self-discovery, she transformed setbacks into victories, including her seventh book, "Gift Aborted." She emphasizes taking risks and believing in oneself, sharing her secrets to conquer fear and doubt while championing continuous learning. Join us to uncover Bridgette's exhilarating voyage of entrepreneurship and self-discovery – an inspiring narrative that could spark your own purpose.

    🔗 Links to connect with Bridgette:

    🌐 www.bridgettemoody.com/
    📺 YouTube  @motivationandconversation  
    Facebook @facebook.com/bridgettemoodyconsulting


    📖 RECOMMENDED Readings and Videos:

    📚 Bridgette's Book "Gift Aborted: The gift is carried but the purpose is never born", https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Aborted-carried-purpose-never/dp/1710015012

    📺 Bridgette's Video "The YOU Strategy video", https://youtu.be/zZpjHqQ0c5E?si=ax-HvVlCLMbqh4GH

    🧠 On Mindset - Soundtracks: the surprising solution to overthinking: https://www.amazon.com/Soundtracks-Surprising-Overthinking-Jon-Acuff/dp/1540900800/

    💬 On Communication - The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message: https://www.amazon.com/16-Undeniable-Laws-Communication-Message/dp/B0BZBD1HZ4/

    📈 On Scaling Your Business through Synergies - Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/B08KYKR23H/

    🎧 Listen to the show:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66x3kimKtCA4dSHE51IOEj?si=486ebbd41f284f3d
    🍏 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/un-expectedly-successful-the-podcast/id1691434992

    💌 GET IN TOUCH WITH ME
    🌍 My websites - herpathtopurposeandprofit.com and ascendostrategies.com
    📧 Advertise With Me - [email protected]

    Who I AM:  

    I am Griselda Martinez, your business coach, podcaster, public speaker, and author passionate about walking in my purpose and helping aspiring women entrepreneurs find theirs. 

    Before being here,  "I had made it" in my career. Yet, I remembered that the corner office or the big salary was not the end goal.  

    Instead, I knew I could have a much bigger impact by working with other women like me to find their purpose and use their businesses as a mechanism for its deployment. 

    As a result, businesses are founded and rooted in purpose and passion that contribute to their community.

    Subscribe now and join the un-Expectedly Successful tribe! 

    Let’s go!

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    49 min
  • Redefining Happily Ever After: Maya as a Teacher, Romance Consultant, & Biz Owner

    Strap yourself in as we bring on the vibrant Maya Guid, co-founder of One Vision ERC, who has been redefining the meaning of happily ever after. Maya's infectious energy and unshakeable belief in blissful marriages, not just ones that barely survive, will keep you hooked. 

    Are you curious about Maya's entrepreneurial journey? Join us as Maya untangles this and more, emphasizing the power of a strong community, mentorship, and taking purposeful action. She generously shares her time management hacks, a boon for aspiring women entrepreneurs juggling multiple roles. 

    Links to connect with Maya: 

    www.OneVisionERC.com

    YouTube @Relationship Talk with the Geths

    Instagram and Facebook @OneVisionERC

    RECOMMENDED Readings: 

    📚 Maya's book: "C.H.E.S.S. God's Design for Marriage"; https://www.amazon.com/C-H-S-Design-Marriage/dp/1665302798/

    📚 On Mindset - Soundtracks: the surprising solution to overthinking: https://www.amazon.com/Soundtracks-Surprising-Overthinking-Jon-Acuff/dp/1540900800/

    📚 On Communication - The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message: https://www.amazon.com/16-Undeniable-Laws-Communication-Message/dp/B0BZBD1HZ4/

    📚 On Scaling Your Business through Synergies - Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/B08KYKR23H/

    GET IN TOUCH
    🌍 My websites - herpathtopurposeandprofit.com and ascendostrategies.com
    🌍 Advertise With Me - [email protected]

    Who I AM:  

    I am a business coach, podcaster, public speaker, and author passionate about walking in my purpose and helping aspiring women entrepreneurs find theirs. 

    Before being here,  "I had made it" in my career. Yet, I remembered that the corner office or the big salary was not the end goal.  

    Instead, I knew I could have a much bigger impact by working with other women like me to find their purpose and use their businesses as a mechanism for its deployment. 

    And as a result, businesses are founded and rooted in purpose and passion and contribute to their community.

    Subscribe now and join the un-Expectedly Successful tribe! Let’s go!

    Support the show

    47 min
  • Juggling Business and Life: Your Own Host's Story Two Years into Entrepreneurship

    The road to entrepreneurship is nothing short of a roller coaster ride. Through the ups and downs, I’ve learned lessons, faced challenges, and embraced victories. Let's dive into the deep end of my second-year experience, where the complexities of filing taxes and bookkeeping reared their heads. Yet, amidst these challenges, I discovered my purpose in business and turned my skills into a thriving side hustle. Isn't it incredible how adversity can fuel our drive to succeed?

    Maintaining balance in life while running a business is not for the faint-hearted. It takes a village to raise a child, and similarly, it takes a supportive network to build a business. With my husband's unwavering faith and a dear friend's encouraging words, I soldiered on. Join me as I discuss the struggle of prioritizing relationships while running a business and how I found my tribe of supporters, who have been nothing short of a blessing in these trying times. 

    However, entrepreneurship is not all doom and gloom. It’s a journey filled with moments of clarity and success. Harnessing the power of creativity and continual learning, I’ve managed to push forward. I've navigated financial pitfalls and experienced the exhilaration of success, and I can't wait to share these insights with you. As I close the season, I hope my journey inspires you to take the reins and set off on your own path to becoming unexpectedly successful. So, are you ready to embark on this exciting journey? Let the adventure begin!

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    40 min
  • From Misaligned Employee to Multimillionaire: Jackie's B. Grice Journey in Business Operations

    You're about to embark on a journey with us as we converse with the remarkable Jackie B. Grice, a multi-millionaire business owner with an inspiring story to tell. Jackie's journey, filled with tales of resilience, authenticity, and courage, starts in her father's shop, where she learned the importance of time management and dreaming big. As we delve into her early years, she reveals how her entrepreneurial family shaped her vision and how she navigated her first entrepreneurial venture - a side-hustle carpet cleaning business.

    From carpet cleaning to the challenges of the transportation industry, Jackie's story takes an exciting turn as she discusses the birth of her charter bus company, Agape Travel and Tours. With a vision larger than her current circumstances and a burning desire to succeed, she conquered the difficulties of juggling motherhood and running a business. Hear how she overcame her husband's initial resistance to having her join his business full-time and the crucial role her mother and mentors played in her success.

    In a world that was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, the conversation with Jackie took a surprising twist as she narrated her experiences navigating the business landscape during those challenging times. She shares the major shifts brought about by the pandemic and her brave decision to launch Launching Deeper as a business, consulting, and business strategy to help others launch deeper. 

    Learn about her incredible journey of faith, family, and the pursuit of purpose that led to the realization of her entrepreneurial dream. Join us as we uncover these invaluable lessons and more from Jackie Griess, the dynamic woman behind Agape Travel and Tours.

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    46 min
  • Breaking Barriers, Building Businesses, and Doing What Makes Her Heart Beat with Nancy!

    Nancy unreservedly shares her remarkable journey, adeptly maneuvering through the complexities of family-run enterprises and converting obstacles into stepping stones for expansion.

    She guides us through an array of hurdles - from weathering a nerve-wracking audit to comprehending her customer base, all while demonstrating a treasure trove of practical wisdom and astute insights. Nancy's narrative illuminates the unwavering courage necessary to confront a daunting $50,000 fine and skillfully convert it into a teachable moment for future business conduct.

    Unfolding more than just the pragmatic aspects of business management, Nancy unveils the intensely personal facet of entrepreneurship - operating Eastside Nutrition, a flourishing health and wellness enterprise, alongside her husband, Julio. Explore how she deftly navigated this new dynamic in her relationship, ultimately discovering it to be a wellspring of satisfaction and development. Nancy, a fitness enthusiast herself, leveraged her passion to create Live Athletics. How did she manage to make such a niche venture successful amid a pandemic? We'll explore that and more about her work with East Side Nutrition. 

    Infused with her inherently affable nature, staunch determination, and relentless commitment to learn from every choice, Nancy is the epitome of a thriving entrepreneur. Her story serves as a vibrant testament to the resilience and tenacity intrinsic to every woman waiting to be unleashed.

    The episode doesn't conclude without a tantalizing cliffhanger - Nancy's arduous quest for her parents' residency in the midst of her entrepreneurial endeavors. What ensues? Check it out to find out the rest of the details. 

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    47 min
  • A Visionary Introvert: Tina's Path to Empowerment, Networking, and Business Success

    What does it truly take to transform a year of networking into a thriving business? We found the answer in our dialogue with Tina, a visionary artist and entrepreneur who braved the discomforts of being an introvert to build a network that has stood the test of time. Tina’s journey, filled with courage, creativity, and an unyielding commitment, carries invaluable life lessons and inspiration for all who dream of creating their own path in business.

    Embracing fear as a tool rather than a hinderance, Tina leveraged her introversion and empathy to establish meaningful connections within her industry. These connections led to mentors, coaches, and resources that played pivotal roles in her entrepreneurial journey. She candidly discusses the importance of forging friendships before delving into the business aspects, a testament to the age-old saying - it takes a village to raise a child, or in this case, a business. From scaling her enterprise to managing her fears, Tina’s reflections serve as a beacon for those navigating the seas of entrepreneurship.

    Finally, we shift gears to Tina’s passion - empowering women to venture into the business world. With fervor and conviction, Tina urges women to seize control and create a richer life for themselves. She reinforces the message that starting a business is no cakewalk, but the rewards are worth every drop of sweat. Get ready to immerse yourself in a captivating episode complete with priceless insights and heartfelt stories from Tina's entrepreneurial journey. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and empowered all at once.

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    46 min
  • Resilience, Innovation, Strategy: Her Path to Business Success

    Are you on the brink of launching your own venture? This episode with Ephie Johnson, CEO of Pop-a-Roos Gourmet Popcorn and Neighborhood Christian Centers, will serve as a beacon for your entrepreneurial journey.

    Ephie's ascent from a neighborhood candy seller at 11 to a business mogul shows that 'hustlenomics' - the art of bootstrapping and reinvesting into the business - can fuel the road to success. Her story is a masterclass on passion-driven entrepreneurship, meticulous understanding of your business, and the gratification of creating a product that stands on its own merit.

    She provides insights into the importance of systems and technology, demonstrating how to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Ephie's approach to entrepreneurship resonates with the heart of every aspiring business owner - the 'why.' For her, it's about bringing joy through popcorn and uplifting spirits with her singing.

    So, if you're ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality, let Ephie's journey guide you. Remember, every step forward, whether it lands on success or failure, is progress. Dive into this episode and unlock powerful business insights from an experienced entrepreneur. Your entrepreneurial journey awaits.

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    54 min
  • Breakthrough: From Immigrant Worker to Investor Boss

    In this inspiring episode, we delve into our guest's journey, who defied all odds, transforming her life from a high school dropout and undocumented worker in the fields to becoming the boss of a construction company. Without access to formal education or scholarships, she found an alternative path to success, proving that the desire to learn and work hard can break through the toughest barriers.

    Over five years, she climbed the ranks from a low-wage worker to the company head, propelled by her relentless commitment, responsibility, and problem-solving mindset. She embraced every job she had as her own, gaining critical experience and mastering English, accounting, and administrative tasks.

    Hear how she dared to ask for a raise and was fired, only to walk away with an invaluable experience that shaped her career. Her unwavering resilience led her to start her own venture, taking calculated risks to ensure her company and employees' prosperity. From working multiple jobs and bidding on projects to saving for her business, her journey is a testament to the power of vision, risk-taking, and resilience.

    This episode is a heartfelt determination narrative, embodying lessons about persistence, responsibility, and setting clear goals. Get inspired by the story of an undeniable hard worker who turned failures into experiences and, ultimately, success. This episode is for everyone who needs a reminder that there is always a way – and sometimes, the road less traveled can lead to the most incredible destinations.

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    44 min
  • Popsicles, Persistence, and Possibility: An Immigrant's Tale

    Our podcast peels back the layers of Silvia's life, revealing the struggles and victories of an immigrant woman navigating the complexities of the American dream. Silvia's story will ignite your curiosity and invite you to step into the shoes of a true dreamer.  

    Silvia's story takes us on an intricate journey, one that is laced with adversity and challenges, but also with triumphs and joy. In the face of daunting obstacles, she refuses to back down. She leans into her dreams, her vision for a better future for herself and her family.

    As we navigate the twists and turns of her incredible journey, you'll find yourself asking, "What barriers can I break in my life?"

    Tune in, as we delve deeper into Silvia's gripping story, and find out how she musters the strength to push through her challenges. Will she secure the loan she so desperately needs? How will the challenges at home play a role into her growing business? And what will happen when she introduces ice cream and popsicles to her store's offerings?

    Join us, as we uncover the fascinating tale of a woman who is crafting her own version of the American dream, one scoop of ice cream at a time. Listen to her story, be inspired by her grit, and let Silvia remind you of the immense power of dreams and the indomitable human spirit.

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    57 min
  • A balancing act: The Act of Mastering Motherhood and the Restaurant Scene

    Brace yourselves for an uplifting saga of the entrepreneurial journey and community-building journey of Michelle Savage. Michelle is the co-founder and president of Savage Goods, a successful restaurant that's more than just a food hub— it's a thriving community cornerstone. Michelle's story is a testament to resilience, juggling motherhood and restaurant leadership while consistently focusing on the vision to foster a sense of community and yummy cookies. 

    Listen to this inspiring episode to uncover how this story goes from a humble farmers' market stall into a community-centric brick-and-mortar establishment, turning challenges into stepping stones for success. 

    Prepare for a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurial resilience, community building, and the art of balancing it all. This episode is sure to inspire you to look beyond the ordinary and dream big for your community. 

    Find Savage Goods at www.savagegoods.com or @savagegoods on Instagram and Facebook.

    If you are ready to start your own entrepreneurial journey, subscribe, like, and share our channel.

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    56 min

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The to-go podcast for aspiring women entrepreneurs. Join us to hear the raw and genuine stories of women business founders who, despite it all, have created their own pathways to purpose and…