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This is why I'm so excited to have Amanda White on Her Life By Design today. Amanda is a licensed therapist and the founder of a therapy practice in Philadelphia called Therapy for Women's Center. She's also been featured in Forbes, Washington Post shape, Women's Health magazine, and she's also the author of the book "Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love".

Amanda is here to offer us guidance on how shame and trauma can eventually lead to numbing behaviors. She also shares and discusses tools on how we can better sit in our feelings, regulate our anxiety and nervous system, and establish safety within ourselves. We dive into an honest conversation about sobriety starting with evaluating and renegotiating our relationship with alcohol to navigating social situations when sober. This is an honest conversation about mental health and how we can evaluate and soothe our numbing behaviors.

Timestamps:

• Shame and trauma and how they can lead to numbing behaviors (7:20)
• Tips for feeling your feelings and not running away from them (10:35)
• How toxic positivity can contribute to the inability to feel your feelings (13:20)
• Tips for regulating anxiety and your nervous system (17:07)
• Amanda's favorite ways of establishing safety within yourself (19:35)
• How to evaluate and renegotiate your relationship with alcohol (23:49)
• Navigating social situations when you're sober (26:20)
• Some signs to look out for if drinking has evolved into a problem (29:44)
• Addictive behavior patterns that Amanda sees in her clients (36:17)
• Mental health questions rapid-fire with Amanda (38:38)

Resources:

• Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love

• Therapy for Women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyforwomen/
• Amanda's website: https://amandaewhite.com/
• Therapy for Women Center's website: https://therapyforwomencenter.com/

To catch you up to speed, I'm sharing a personal update on my struggles over the last few months of 2021. I open up about my sobriety journey by sharing my personal history with alcohol, the moment I realized I needed to change, and what sobriety has taught me thus far.

Last but not least, I share an update of what you can expect from this new season of Her Life By Design from the types of topics we'll be discussing to the wonderful guests that'll be invited to the show. I hope you enjoy this episode and I can't wait to share more with you.

Time Stamps:

• The two biggest life changes that happened last year (6:02)
• What happened when I shared my sobriety story (7:46)
• My history with alcohol (8:53)
• What I learned about living a sober life (19:11)
• Gaining clarity on my relationship (19:42)

Resources:

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Podcasting is one of the best ways to build authority and trust with your audience. Whether you're planning on launching a podcast of your own, or you want to land more placements as a guest on podcasts, Scout Sobel is the go-to expert you want to talk to.

Scout is the founder of Scout's Agency, co-host of the popular Okay Sis podcast, and the host of SCOUT podcast. She's also the author of The Emotional Entrepreneur, a book that helps Millennial and Gen Z women navigate the emotional challenges of launching, running, and scaling a business. She joins the podcast to chat about starting a podcast, growing your new podcast, and pitching yourself as an irresistible podcast guest. Scout also shares her personal story on how being diagnosed with bipolar disorder made her a better entrepreneur.

This is a raw and honest conversation about riding the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, sprinkled with tons of tangible tips on how you can find success in the world of podcasting.

Time Stamps:

Scout's journey into the world of podcasting [2:13]

How podcasting has changed over the years [8:23]

Tangible tips for starting a podcast successfully [11:24]

Should you monetize your podcast? [14:10]

How ads and brand partnerships work on podcasts [15:00]

How to grow your podcast and increase your number of downloads [22:17]

Sending a stand out podcast pitch [26:01]

How being diagnosed with bipolar disorder made Scout a better entrepreneur [28:40]

Scout's tips for pulling yourself out of a slump [35:49]

Tips for balancing a busy schedule [40:46]

About Scout's book, The Emotional Entrepreneur [44:53]

Resources:

Scout's website: https://www.scoutsobel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoutsobel/

Purchase Scout's book - The Emotional Entrepreneur: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578951754

Get Yourself as a Guest on Podcasts course: https://scoutsagency.teachable.com/p/get-yourself-as-a-guest-on-podcasts/ (get 20% off with code HERLIFEBYDESIGN)

Let's face it - the landscape of the influencer industry is constantly changing. As a newer industry, influencers of all sizes are forced to navigate this field by rolling with the punches. In today's episode, I'm joined by Julianne Fraser, founder and CEO of Dialogue New York, which is a digital marketing consultancy with an emphasis on influencer marketing. Their mission is to connect brands with aligned creators as a means of fostering meaningful dialogues that truly resonate with consumers.

Julianne and I dive into a conversation all about the shifting landscape of the influencer industry and what this all means. We discuss how the power is shifting into the hands of micro-influencers, how to position yourself and your page to attract brand partnerships, and the nitty-gritty details of building a business from the ground up.

Time Stamps:

Why is there such a misconception about influencers?

How Julianne's past experience inspired her to start Dialogue New York

First steps to creating an agency

Setting boundaries and creating space between work and yourself

Shifting the power into the hands of micro-influencers

The importance of showing up as yourself

How TikTok and Reels have changed the landscape of brand partnerships

How to position yourself to attract brand partnerships

Julianne's tips for setting boundaries with social media

Resources:

Dialogue NYC's Website: https://www.dialoguenyc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialoguenyc/

Ever feel like you just do not have enough time in your day to get everything done, only to realize by 5 PM that your hours just don't match up with the tasks you've actually checked off your list? As female entrepreneurs, we have a never-ending to-do list and seemingly not enough hours in a day.

That is why I'm so excited to have Kierra Asnaukas on the podcast today. Kierra is a productivity coach who helps entrepreneurs conquer their chaotic schedules, set strong boundaries, and do the right things at the right time for the right reasons. She's also the Amazon best-selling author of "Permission to Pivot Granted".

We're chatting all about how to be more productive, how to manage a chaotic schedule, how to set boundaries on social media and in life, and really just getting into all things time management and being a more effective and productive entrepreneur. So grab a pen and notebook, tune in, and let's get started.

Time Stamps:

[2:44] Kierra's GREAT morning routine and EASY evening routine

[9:36] How Kierra became a productivity coach

[14:40] Pivoting and owning all her different titles

[17:06] Finding confidence as a new coach and moving past imposter syndrome

[19:35] The conquer your chaos blueprint

[26:14] Identifying the needle moving tasks and the tasks to outsource

[31:26] Setting social media boundaries for yourself

[36:49] Examples of Kierra's personal and business boundaries

Resources:

Conquer Your Chaos Blueprint: https://conqueryourchaosblueprint.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missunconventional_/

Permission to Pivot Granted

Pivoting your business is one of the scariest transitions any influencer, blogger, and entrepreneur can make. But as a multi-passionate female entrepreneur, pivoting is a natural evolution you're likely to go through at least once in your career. If you're wondering how pivoting and profitability fit in the same frame, this episode is for you,

Marie Wold is a business mentor to ambitious online coaches who want to make bank while making a difference. She had a profitable business as a fitness influencer and fitness coach, and is now on track to a 7-figure year as a business mentor. She joins the podcast today to share how you can build a profitable coaching business, all while setting social media boundaries to protect your peace. Tune in as we discuss the importance of personal branding, how to navigate rude comments, the different mindset blocks at every level, and tips for communicating the value of your offer.

Time Stamps:

[2:26] Pivoting from fitness influencer, fitness coach, to business mentor

[11:51] Influencer energy vs. entrepreneur energy

[15:50] Managing consumption and setting social media boundaries

[21:17] Tips for building a memorable personal brand

[28:34] The different mindset blocks that come with scaling your income

[34:12] Communicating the value of your offer

Resources:

Marie's Website: https://mariewold.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marieewold/

Grind and Be Grateful Podcast: https://mariewold.com/grind-and-be-grateful/

You've heard the saying "quality over quantity" many times. But no one embodies what that statement means on the level that Natanya Bravo does. Natanya is the founder of the Bravo Life. The Bravo Life, now a global community of over 30,000 women, was created to inspire women around the world to realize and actualize their full potential. It provides coaching resources and live experiences for women worldwide who are committed to living their best lives as their best selves.

Natanya joins the podcast today to share her knowledge, strategies, and know-how when it comes to attracting quality clients and scaling to 7-figures with one offer. We chat about finding clarity on your purpose, getting clear on concrete results and transformations, marketing your offer, overcoming mindset blocks, and so much more. If you feel the overwhelming need to overproduce by creating a large product suite, this episode is for you. Tune in as Natanya shares her insight, advice, and strategies on how simplification can ultimately amplify your impact.

Time Stamps:

How Natanya became a business strategist and mindset coach [2:01]

Finding clarity on your purpose [4:01]

Getting clear on the concrete transformation and results that you provide [7:41]

Talking to your target audience and learning how to communicate your offer [10:23]

Common mindset blocks during the launch process [15:38]

Why focusing on quality over quantity will help you attract clients [21:59]

How Natanya scaled her program to 7-figures [26:25]

Growing a team to support a 7-figure business [30:26]

Resources:

Natanya's Website: https://thebravolife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebravolife/

The Influence to Empire Mastermind is by far my favorite product and offer. The women who join the program are so inspirational, and getting to be a part of their journey is an honor. In today's episode, I'm shining the spotlight on 3 current students in the Influence to Empire Mastermind.

Meet Julie, a style coach, Mille, an Instagram coach and YouTuber, and Steph, a doctor in physical therapy and movement and nutrition coach. Julie, Millie, and Steph chat about their journey through entrepreneurship from monetizing their audience, the marketing and messaging that has been the most effective in converting followers into customers, the hardest part of their entrepreneurial journey, and so much more.

Time Stamps:

[1:36] Meet Julie, Millie, and Steph

[3:27] How Julie decided on what to create for her audience

[7:41] How Millie monetized her strengths and expertise

[9:54] How Steph went from physical therapist to a movement and nutrition coach

[13:16] The messaging and marketing strategies that turned their followers into customers

[20:09] The hardest part of their entrepreneurial journey so far

[30:19] What has been the most impactful at moving the needle forward in their respective businesses

[36:39] Their experience inside the Influence to Empire Mastermind

Resources:

Julie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliekrausxo/

Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdorworth/

Millie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmodernmillie/

So you're thinking about launching a product to your audience. You've spent months to years cultivating a following on social media, secured brand collaborations under your belt, and now you want to create something of your own and create an impact. Deya Kuhnle is the founder of the Digital Business Manager Bootcamp, but for the past four years, she's been supporting six and seven-figure entrepreneurs with their funnels, launch strategies, launch management projects, and team management. She's also our extraordinary launch and funnels support coach in my Influence to Empire Mastermind.

If you're freaking out at the word "funnel," don't fret. Deya explains what a funnel is and why they're important in today's episode. Deya walks you through how you can figure out what product to launch to your audience by uncovering and playing into your strengths. She also discusses the different types of offers that you can create for your audience, all while sharing the recipe for a profitable launch.

If you're ready to go from solopreneur to entrepreneur, this episode is a must. Tune in and take notes as Deya removes your concerns and confusion surrounding funnels and launches.

Time Stamps:

[8:52] What is a funnel

[12:42] How Deya picked up her funnel expertise

[15:48] Easy takeaways for figuring out what product to create

[20:38] Different types of offers you can create

[25:24] Starting small and validating your offer

[27:35] Pricing your online course

[30:50] First steps for validating your mini-course offer

[32:36] Finessing the process of launching your first product

[38:01] 2 things people get wrong with launching

[40:57] 2 tips for launching

Resources:

Get on the waitlist for The Influence to Empire Mastermind: https://christinagalbato.com/ite-waitlist

Deya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisdeya/

Digital Business Manager Bootcamp website: https://dbmbootcamp.com/

One of the coolest things about my Influence to Empire Mastermind is that I learn so much from our supporting coaches. In today's episode, I'm joined by none other than Viv Okafor. Viv is a brand coach and content strategist who helps intentional experts clarify, connect, and convert through content.

We dive deep into a discussion all about creating a content plan and showing up online consistently. Viv shares her expert insight on the biggest mistake you can make with your content, the key to establishing your unique brand, how to start finding your brand clarity, planning content around your mission statement, and much more juicy content secrets.

Time Stamps:

[7:13] The biggest mistake you can make with your content

[9:15] What does a brand coach/content strategist do?

[10:59] Why having brand clarity matters

[13:23] How Viv became a brand coach and content strategist

[24:15] The 3 P's of finding your brand clarity

[29:28] Creating content that aligns with your mission statement

[34:49] Playing into your content strengths

[38:39] How to market your product smoothly

Resources:

Get on the waitlist for The Influence to Empire Mastermind: https://christinagalbato.com/ite-waitlist

Viv's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevoguide/

Viv's website: https://www.thevoguide.com/

Clarity to Authority Program: https://clarity-to-authority.mykajabi.com/sales-page