By Kelsey Murphy
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In this episode Kelsey sits down with Nicole McDonough, an inspiring and successful coach specializing in Enneagram-based self-development, leadership, and team dynamics. Nicole shares her journey from starting with no business to becoming a high-demand coach with a waitlist. We dive into how she's built a thriving coaching business focusing on authentic relationships, local connections, and embracing one’s unique style and strengths. This episode is packed with insights for coaches and entrepreneurs looking to grow in the soft skills arena. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Nicole’s background, focusing on the evolution of her coaching business in Enneagram, leadership, and relationships
How Nicole leverages self-reflection and the Enneagram to empower leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams
Nicole’s transition from no clients to a waitlisted, high-demand coach
The importance of building genuine relationships and her unique approach to coaching through self-discovery
How focusing on the Enneagram brought structure to her coaching business
The unique value of the Enneagram in helping people get to the core of their issues quickly, enabling Nicole to form deeper connections with her clients
A breakdown of Nicole's various revenue streams, from one-on-one coaching to corporate workshops
Insight into how building long-term relationships has led to ongoing referrals and client retention
Nicole’s recent focus on her local network, building connections with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits
The benefits of becoming a community figure, working with organizations who have a budget for professional development
Nicole’s journey to embracing the Enneagram as her “lead horse” while still allowing her other interests to flow into her work
How leaning into a specific niche makes it easier for people to refer her services while allowing room for variety in her coaching practice
Practical strategies Nicole uses to honor her natural rhythms, such as creative walks and outdoor inspiration for content creation
Tips on creating content in a way that feels authentic and not forced, especially for creatives
The importance of mindfulness and slowing down to notice inspiration in everyday life
Encouragement for coaches to let go of rigid standards and honor what truly works for them
To learn more or connect with Nicole visit the links below!
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How To Plan Your Business
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The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Nicole McDonough’s Website
Nicole McDonough’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode Kelsey dives into LinkedIn strategies with Liam Darmody, a LinkedIn expert known for his no-BS approach to personal branding and social selling. He shares how to transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful, client-attracting landing page while still showcasing who you are. Liam’s insights are especially valuable for coaches, entrepreneurs, and executives aiming to establish a unique presence that draws in clients and career opportunities. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Why LinkedIn is a goldmine for business development and high-margin 1:1 coaching
Leveraging LinkedIn to create a flexible, profitable business with total scheduling freedom
Liam’s LinkedIn Blueprint
Crafting a professional banner, headshot, and headline that captivate at first glance
Using a strong "about" section and a compelling featured section to showcase your services and personality
How to make the most of the limited space in your headline and about section to optimize search visibility
Injecting personality into your content – using interests like Liam’s “hot sauce aficionado” status to connect and spark conversation
Treating LinkedIn as an interactive space where every comment can be a networking opportunity
Diversifying content topics to avoid “business fatigue” and keep followers engaged
Why LinkedIn’s push for video content presents a unique chance to stand out
Benefits of LinkedIn Premium and Sales Navigator for business development
Using the custom call-to-action (CTA) button effectively for profile engagement and lead generation
Liam’s story of transforming his LinkedIn presence, going from minimal engagement to achieving millions of impressions organically
Cost savings in organic reach on LinkedIn versus paid social platforms
Insights into connecting vs. following, optimizing the profile for business visibility, and practical steps for using LinkedIn’s newest tools
To learn more or connect with Liam visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Liam Darmody’s Website
Liam Darmody’s LinkedIn
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode Kelsey sits down with Lisa Princic, founder of Scaling Deep. With over 15 years of experience helping thousands of business owners create sustainable and profitable business models, Lisa breaks down the myths and misconceptions around memberships. We explore how to simplify the process, avoid overwhelm, and build a membership program that’s both scalable and easy to manage. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Lisa’s approach to memberships as a simple and sustainable business model
Misconceptions about the complexity of memberships and how to avoid overcomplicating them
The balance of creating value without over-delivering or overwhelming members
Importance of starting with a simple membership, focusing on core needs, not excessive content
How Lisa transitioned from a generalist business coach to niching down into memberships
Tips for identifying your “zone of genius” and why niching down leads to more success
How to test niche ideas and validate them with your audience through content or beta offers
The myth of needing tons of content for a successful membership
How Lisa runs her membership with minimal content while maintaining high value
Different membership models and when content-heavy vs. content-light approaches work best
The importance of automation for a scalable membership model
Tools and processes to streamline membership management and how to start small with automation
How to decide between creating a membership or a course
Differences in business models: Course focuses on how-to content, while memberships focus on ongoing support and relationship-building
Pricing and sales strategies for both models
To learn more or connect with Lisa visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Lisa Princic’s Website
Lisa Princic’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode, Kelsey sits down with Chelsea Barbine, the founder of Core Care Cultivate, to discuss the transformative journey of motherhood and her belief that we are "forever postpartum." Chelsea shares her personal experience of becoming a mother and how it led to the creation of her incredible coaching program that supports moms in thriving during the postpartum period and beyond. The conversation touches on the importance of redefining postpartum, finding balance in life after birth, and the steps Chelsea took to build her business from scratch. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Chelsea's journey into motherhood and the realization that life never returns to "normal" after children
The idea of embracing a new lifestyle instead of pushing through postpartum
How Chelsea found her passion in helping new mothers through the postpartum phase and beyond
A look into the many facets of Chelsea's coaching approach, including sleep, organization, and supplementation
Chelsea shares her personal journey of balancing motherhood, family life, and her business
The emotional and mental aspects of being "forever postpartum”
Overcoming fears and challenges in launching Core Care Cultivate
The importance of finding your purpose and monetizing your passion in the digital space
How Chelsea helps moms prepare for and thrive during the fourth trimester and beyond, while maintaining their self-identity
The ongoing journey of self-exploration and support as a mother
The importance of redefining postpartum as a lifelong journey, not a period to "get through”
How her coaching program goes beyond traditional postpartum support, focusing on core care habits that support holistic well-being
Practical tips for moms transitioning into life after birth and building a business
Chelsea’s reflections on the importance of constant iteration and growth in both motherhood and entrepreneurship
To learn more or connect with Chelsea visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Chelsea Barbine’s Website
Chelsea Barbine’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode, Kelsey sits down with Ashley Buffa, a powerhouse mother of 11 children, business owner, and home systems expert. Ashley shares her transformative approach to household management, coaching overwhelmed moms on how to shift from the "minion martyr" mindset to becoming confident, capable, and respected CEOs of their homes. With her proven systems, she teaches how to get children involved in chores, maintain structure, and create a home that is a place of peace, not stress.. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Importance of creating systems for household chores to maintain peace and order.
How Ashley shifted from a chaotic home life to a well-structured one by systematizing chores and responsibilities
Tips on how to apply business management skills to home management
The importance of introducing chores early to foster responsibility and life skills
How Ashley incorporates her kids into daily and weekly chores, making them part of the team
Fun and simple chore routines to engage even toddlers in the household tasks
Moving from a "minion martyr" mindset to a CEO mindset—leading with authority and empathy
Why it’s crucial to let go of the need for perfection in maintaining a household
The importance of self-care and delegating to family members for a well-balanced home life
How to set specific times during the day for cleaning to avoid overwhelm
Examples of how Ashley organizes her day with “anchor times” for chores, making them habitual
Tips for busy families with kids in school and extracurricular activities to fit in chore time
Step-by-step guidance on introducing chores to children and phasing in new responsibilities
How to keep everyone accountable, even the stubborn family members
Insights into creating systems that ensure nothing falls through the cracks, from daily chores to quarterly deep cleans
How to combat the chaos of busy family life and reduce the stress of cleaning and organization
The importance of rewarding progress and creating a positive environment for children to contribute
To learn more or connect with Ashley visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Ashley Buffa’s Website
Ashley Buffa’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey Murphy sits down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, co-founders of Lodestar Whiskey, a women-owned whiskey brand that’s quickly gaining attention in the spirits industry. Anna and Wendelin share their fascinating journey from working in the music industry to founding a whiskey brand during the pandemic. They talk about the challenges and rewards of building a product-based business, creating a unique whiskey flavor profile, and building an authentic community around their brand. Whether you're a seasoned whiskey lover or new to the scene, you'll find inspiration in their story of taking bold leaps and crafting a business that truly aligns with their passions. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Anna & Wendelin explain their journey from the entertainment and music industry to whiskey, motivated by their passion and love for whiskey during their years of travel
Seizing the moment during the pandemic to build something authentic to their interests and experience
Anna and Wendelin talk about leveraging their skills in community-building from their music careers into growing their whiskey brand
The importance of creating a product that reflects their personal values and connects with a community that shares them
Focus on listening to their audience and adapting based on feedback
How they created a unique blend by combining a high rye bourbon and American single malt
How the product appeals to both experienced whiskey drinkers and beginners
How their success is built on authentic community-building rather than competing financially with large established brands
To learn more or connect with Anna & Wendelin visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Lodestar Whiskey’s Website
Lodestar Whiskey’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey Murphy sits down with Ann Cardona, founder of Little Fishies Swim School. Ann shares her journey from military life to becoming a swim instructor, then transitioning into entrepreneurship. Discover how she built her swim school from the ground up, the challenges of turning her in-person lessons into a digital course, and her candid insights on navigating the world of online business. This episode is packed with honest conversations about entrepreneurship, online course creation, and balancing business growth with family life. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Ann's journey into the swim school business, including her initial reluctance to leave her corporate job
Ann shares how she transitioned from teaching in-person swim lessons in North Carolina to taking her expertise online
Real-time challenges and successes Ann is experiencing as she builds her online swim school program
She explains her background as a Division 1 runner and swimmer at the United States Military Academy
Ann discusses how she started teaching swim lessons locally due to a high demand in her area
Her hesitance to work six days a week and the internal dialogue that helped her shape her business to suit her lifestyle goals
Why she decided to build a digital course and join Amy Porterfield's Digital Course Academy
She highlights the difficulties of transitioning from an in-person business to the online world
Ann emphasizes the importance of staying connected to her mission of making swim lessons accessible, especially when the digital course journey becomes overwhelming
Ann gives an honest recount of the roadblocks she faced when building her course, such as setting up social media, email lists, and marketing
She reflects on her perfectionist mindset and how she had to embrace the messy process of launching her course to learn and grow
The ups and downs of digital course creation, touching on the importance of resilience, adapting strategies, and staying in the game for the long haul
Ann talks about her experience with social media and the realization that building a course business requires more than just a sales page
To learn more or connect with Ann visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Ann Cardona’s Website
Ann Cardona’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey Murphy dives into an enlightening conversation with Alene Brennan, a nutrition coach specializing in autoimmune diseases and chronic illness management. Alene shares her journey of managing her health through nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle changes. They discuss the challenges and changes that come with chronic illness, and Alene provides practical insights on how we can start making small yet impactful shifts in our daily lives. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Alene’s journey as a functional nutrition counselor, her personal battle with multiple sclerosis (MS), and her work with individuals living with autoimmune diseases
Alene shares her story of growing up with chronic migraines and her journey into nutrition and wellness.
She discusses her frustrations with the traditional medical approach and how she found empowerment through food and lifestyle changes
Alene talks about her MS diagnosis in 2016 and the emotional impact of receiving such news
She emphasizes the importance of diet and lifestyle changes in managing chronic illness and maintaining overall health.
She challenges the notion that diet doesn't impact autoimmune diseases and shares her approach to living with MS.
Alene explains the mindset shift that helped her manage burnout and prioritize her health.
The importance of tuning into your body's needs and the practice of prioritizing daily tasks to create balance
Alene shares her top strategies for managing stress, including prioritizing tasks, listening to the body's needs, and embracing the importance of rest
To learn more or connect with Alene visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Alene Brennan’s Website
Alene Brennan’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with transformational coach, best-selling author, and podcast host, Cathy Heller. They discuss Cathy’s journey from a soul-searching trip to Jerusalem to becoming a successful podcaster and businesswoman, the importance of finding purpose, creating a fulfilling life, and balancing motherhood and career, as well as importance of authenticity and being present in one's journey Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Cathy's background and journey from a soul-searching trip to Jerusalem to becoming a successful podcaster and businesswoman
Insights on finding purpose, creating a fulfilling life, and balancing motherhood and career
Discussion on the importance of authenticity, authenticity, and being present in one's journey
Exploration of the common challenges individuals face in pursuing their goals, such as fear of failure and self-doubt
Insights from Cathy on the power of mindfulness, meditation, and mastering the mind to overcome obstacles
Reframing thoughts and beliefs to cultivate courage and alignment in business and life
Cathy's perspective on the importance of authenticity and empathy in building meaningful connections and relationships
Discussion on letting go of the need for external validation and embracing one's unique voice and purpose
Insights on the power of love and acceptance in navigating challenges and serving others authentically
To learn more or connect with Cathy visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Cathy Heller’s Website
Cathy Heller’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with parenting and host of The Parenting Reframe podcast, Albiona Rakipi. They discuss the challenges and triggers parents face in today's world, the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's own parenting style, and the uniqueness of each child-parent relationship and the significance of parental intuition. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes!
What we’re talking about…
Kelsey’s personal journey with Albiona and highlights Albiona’s expertise in parenting and building a successful business
The challenges and triggers parents face in today's world
Emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's own parenting style
The concept of "mastering the pause" to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively
The uniqueness of each child-parent relationship and the significance of parental intuition
Albiona’s journey from being a teacher to a successful parenting coach
Her initial reluctance towards social media and how she eventually embraced platforms like TikTok
The unexpected viral success of her TikTok video on parenting, leading to significant growth in her audience and business
The importance of consistency and authenticity in content creation
The value of setting personal goals and staying true to one's values while building a business
The need to pause and check in with oneself amidst the chaos of daily life
Insights on maintaining balance and identifying what truly matters in both parenting and business endeavors
To learn more or connect with Albiona visit the links below!
A {free} Tool or Two!
Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.
How To Plan Your Business
The Coaches Pricing Calculator
The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income
Links Mentioned
Albiona Rakipi’s’ Website
Albiona Rakipi’s Instagram
Kelsey Murphy’s Website
Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram
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