Welcome to Wake Up & Dream, the podcast dedicated to inspiring you to “wake up” to your inner desires, your purpose and passions, in your family, your job, and your personal pursuits. Our goal is to inspire you to embrace your gifts, talents, and live in alignment with your dreams and passions.  

In this episode we discussed the emotional and practical challenges stay-at-home moms face when they decide to pursue passions and careers outside of the home. From battling self-doubt to balancing family and personal aspirations. Kelley shared how empowering her involvement in a direct sales company was and how it helped to pull her out of a downward spiral in her personal/family life. 

We would love to hear how this episode encouraged to consider a side-gig! Be sure to reach out to us!  Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms!  Thank you!  Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review!  Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast.  You can also connect with each of us here: 

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1 

Kelly Armstrong: 

@kellyarmstrongofficial 

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor: 

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Today Lisa had the pleasure to interview one of her team members, Jodi Benusa!  Jodi joined a direct sales company, L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL, about 7 years ago and got off to a great start, and then the pandemic hit.  She was working full-time as a social worker at a hospital and the stress escalated, and her side gig had to take a “back seat” and she lost her desire to grow a business due to the workload her job required.

But a few years ago, Jodi made the decision to create her own business, and was able to walk away from her full-time job at the hospital.  This was also the time she made the decision to put more time and dedication into her direct sales business.  

As you listen to Jodi’s story, you will hear the struggles she forged through and all of the personal growth that she has experienced because of her involvement and work within her direct sales business!  You will also hear how just making the decision to say YES to a side gig in L’BRI has impacted her life and her success.  Listen in and be encouraged by her stories as well as her words of wisdom to anyone thinking of saying “yes” to starting a side gig!

Jodi Kay Benusa is a Supervisor with L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL, and you can reach out to her via email at [email protected] or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jodi.slampbenusa or Instagram @jodikaybenusa  Or check out all that L’BRI has to offer at her website:  www.lbri.com/jodibenusa    

And as always, feel free to reach out to Lisa Taylor during this Summer Side-Gig Series, for a chance to explore the possibilities of your very own side-gig, or to try L’BRI’s Free 7-10 Day Sample Set.  More information can be found here www.lbri.com/lisatay/free-samples

Contact Lisa Taylor at [email protected] or follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LisaBakkenTaylor or Instagram @lisa.kay.taylor

This is the second interview in our Summer Side-Gig Series where we have been talking about things to consider before saying “yes” to a side-gig with a direct sales company, what questions to ask and reasons why direct sales is an excellent decision if you are needing and wanting more options in your life.

Today Lisa interviewed an Oklahoma homeschool mom of 4 who said yes to L’BRI initially because money was tight, she saw how these natural aloe-first products had helped her son’s eczema, and saw how she could get the products she wanted for her family at a deep discount. 

But when Shawna began to increase her “mustard-size” faith in what this business could do, and grabbed onto the belief that this could be the “vehicle” that would produce the extra money they would need to purchase a camper for the family to travel in, AND the potential for her to earn the car to pull that camper, she began to truly “wake up and dream.”

Are you sick and tired of living paycheck to paycheck, and have considered starting a side-gig?  Perhaps you are a homeschool mom like Shawna, desiring more options on your time schedule.  Connect with Shawna if you have questions or want more info about starting your own side-gig.

Shawna Bellomy is an Executive Manager with L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL, and you can reach out to her via email at Bellomystuff@gmail, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/shawna.bellomy or Instagram @_shawna_bellomy_   Or check out all that L’BRI has to offer at her website:  www.lbri.com/shawnab    

And as always, feel free to reach out to Lisa Taylor during this Summer Side-Gig Series, for a chance to explore the possibilities of your very own side-gig, or to try L’BRI’s Free 7-10 Day Sample Set.  More information can be found here www.lbri.com/lisatay/free-samples

Contact Lisa Taylor at [email protected] or follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LisaBakkenTaylor or Instagram @lisa.kay.taylor 

Today was a special episode because I was able to share it with two of my dear friends, Char Grover and Peggy Sue Hammen-Shuller!  We met because of our side gig with L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL.  As you listen you will not only hear why they said yes to direct sales, but you will also feel the passion they have for helping others with their skin and finding natural solutions and are clean and healthy! 

There is a negative stigma that many have about joining a direct sales company, but as you listen to their stories, we hope that you feel inspired to find a company that aligns with what you are passionate about, and say YES to the possibilities that are waiting for you!  Start “waking up” to the potential that a side-gig can have in your life!

Have questions and just want to talk things through with someone that isn’t going to pressure you to make any decision or “join.”  Contact Lisa at [email protected] or DM her on IG @lisa.kay.taylor or

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Want to connect with Char Grover or Peggy Sue Hammen-Shuller?  Reach out to them via email or follow them on IG.

Char Grover:  charslbri@gmail. com

IG@bewell_bemore_beyoutiful

Peggy Sue:  [email protected]

IG@peggyshedlbrilife

In today's episode, Lisa aims to help you know what questions to ask when considering joining a direct sales or MLM company.  Not all companies are created equally, and if you are considering starting a side-gig, it is important to get answers to some important questions.

Questions to ask  when choosing a company to partner with:

1. Is this a company/product line that I want to share with others?  Clean products?  Are you passionate about them? What’s the company’s reputation?  Integrity?  How long have they been in business?  Does this company sell consumable products?  What is the company’s return and refund policy?  Sample program?

1. Is the company debt free?  Owned by Investors?  What is the story to how the company got started? What’s the company’s reputation?  Integrity?  How long have they been in business?

1. What are the start-up costs and what does the company provide you with?  What resources does the company offer new consultants to help them make money right away?

1. How do I make money?  What percentage do I make on my sales?  What does the profit plan look like compared to others in direct sales?

1. Are their sales quotas, hidden fees, requirements to have inventory? What is required to remain active, and what does that fee provide?

1. How do you sell your products…..online, in-person, through events/parties?

1. What is the company culture like?  What kind of support can I expect from the company, my mentor and/or team members?  How successful is your potential sponsor/mentor?

1. Is there any penalty if I decide to resign/cancel?

Have questions and just want to talk things through with someone that isn’t going to pressure you to make any decision or “join.”  Contact Lisa at [email protected] or DM her on IG @lisa.kay.taylor or

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Thanks for joining us for our Summer Side-Gig Series!  In today’s episode, Lisa gives us the inside scoop on direct sales as a side gig!  First off, learn why direct sales is not a pyramid scheme and it is actually very similar to corporate america’s way of compensating people, with the one big exception:  In direct sales, there is room for many people at the top, not just room for one CEO.

Lisa shares how by saying a scary “yes” to direct sales, she has experienced benefits of extra income, but much more.  Here are a few she describes in this episode:

• Time Freedom and Flexibility

• Unlimited Income Potential

• Travel Opportunities

• Personal Growth

• Positive, Resourceful Community of dreamers and cheerleaders!

Listen in to learn more! Have questions and just want to talk things through with someone that isn’t going to pressure you to make any decision or “join.”  Contact Lisa at [email protected] or DM her on IG @lisa.kay.taylor or

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

This episode is the first in our Summer Side-gig series, so only appropriate to have Lisa share how she was introduced to the side-gig she said “yes” to 13 years ago!  Listen in to hear how L’BRI was introduced to direct sales and an “Aloe-First” natural skincare company called L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL.  In this episode, Lisa shares how she never read labels on her skincare products, but after attending a “L’BRI party” she because informed of how important it is to know what you are putting on your skin and into your bloodstream via your skincare products.  Lisa shares in this episode more about what sets L’BRI apart from other brands and invites listeners to become informed consumers, and compare L’BRI with their current brand.  For Lisa, this introduction to a natural, plant-based skincare line was the turning point in the healing of her adult acne-prone skin, but then began to fuel a passion for sharing it, especially after her battle with Breast Cancer!  Lisa has found her passion and purpose within her side-gig with direct sales, and encourages listeners to find what they are passionate about, and then find a side-gig that flows out of that natural passion and desire to share their story!

Lisa invited us to check out her website, www.lbri.com/lisatay and order a 7-10 day trial sample set for just the cost of shipping & tax!

Feel free to reach out to Lisa with any question you have about L’BRI or about how to find a direct sales company that aligns with what you are passionate about!  You can reach Lisa at [email protected] or on IG @lisa.kay.taylor or

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Stay tuned as next week Lisa shares more of how her involvement with her direct sales company helped her to “wake up and dream” bigger dreams and experience things she never thought possible.

Summer is here and we thought we would change things up a bit!  For the next few months we will be interviewing women that have found purpose, fulfillment, and often income when they said YES to starting a “side-gig!”  During this series, you will hear about some of the “side-gigs” we are passionate about as well as hear from others that discovered that their side-gig lead them to waking up to their passions and giftings and inspired them to start dreaming again!

Who is excited for this new series!?

We would love to hear from you! Be sure to reach out to us!  Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms!  Thank you!  Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review!  Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast.  You can also connect with each of us here: 

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1 

Kelly Armstrong: 

@kellyarmstrongofficial 

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor: 

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Ever thought about starting your own podcast?  We have been doing our podcast, Wake Up and Dream, for over 2 years now, and it has been such a blessing in our lives, and we hope yours as well.

Perhaps you have thought about it?  In this episode we shared how we started our podcast, but more than that, how our very own Sara Carlisi has helped other women launch their own podcasts and would love to help you as well. For Sara, it is not about the money or starting a side-hustle; it is about serving and helping women who have a story to share to be able to have a voice in the world through podcasting!

She has helped these ladies launch their own podcast, and we want to encourage you to check these podcasts out:

• Living your Abundant Life, with Financial coach Jen Piala https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-your-abundant-life/id1715665337 

• Latina Growth Journey, with Chris Madrigal

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latina-growth-journey-podcast-tips-to-reprogram-your/id1726447094 

• Echos of Impact, with Brianna Gray

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echos-of-impact/id1745017999 

• DeClutter 360, with Lauren Dieckman

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/declutter-360-podcast/id1744626658 

Your story might be exactly what someone needs to hear.  If you have a message stirring in your heart, take the next step!  If you would like to have a Discovery Call with Sara, to talk about your message and how she might be able to help you launch, email her at [email protected].

We would love to hear how this episode encouraged you! Be sure to reach out to us!  Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms!  Thank you!  Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review!  Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast.  You can also connect with each of us here: 

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1 

Kelly Armstrong: 

@kellyarmstrongofficial 

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor: 

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor

Ever “talk yourself” off the ledge?  Ever wish you had a counselor/coach you could access on speed dial?  Well, you do.  YOU can be your own counselor/coach, if only you pause and do a little “self-coaching” as we like to call it.

Anxiety, stress, and the desire to be in control are all a part of human existence.  But self-coaching can help you manage these thoughts and feelings. Using an inner conversational dialogue, you can coach the part of you that is feeling out of control and/or afraid.  You can reassure it that she is going to get through this.  Comfort her that “you” are there to take care of her and that her feelings matter.  And encourage her to “let it go” and surrender to the process.

You can also coach yourself by asking yourself these questions:

1. Is what I am thinking Fact or Opinion?

2. What part of this can I control and what parts do I need to let go of?

Your body can also be a great coaching resource because it is also communicating with you.  The question is, “Are we listening?”  If you feel your body tensing, it may be reminding you to slow down, pause, say no to something, be aware of your situation and the emotions that are coming up for you.

Take 3 minutes. Stop. Pause.  Breathe.  Ask yourself:  What is most important here?  Where can I give a little?  What can I do differently to help manage my to-do list?

It is a journey!  Be in the moment, and remember:  YOU matter!

We would love to hear how this episode encouraged you! Be sure to reach out to us!  Give us a “shout out” on your social media platforms!  Thank you!  Drop us a message, LIKE, SHARE, and leave us a review!  Follow us on Instagram @wakeupanddreampodcast.  You can also connect with each of us here: 

Sara Carlisi:

@saracarlisi1 

Kelly Armstrong: 

@kellyarmstrongofficial 

[email protected]

Lisa Taylor: 

@lisa.kay.taylor

www.linktree.com/lisa.kay.taylor