Whiskey & Work Podcast

Today we are sitting down with the kindest geek in all the land, Julia Taylor, CEO and founder of GeekPack. Sit down, relax and maybe take some notes as Julia tells us how one google search shifted her whole career trajectory. Julia explains how she centered her business on one core functionality, created her lifestyle and empowers women… all at the same time.

What we're talking about…

• Julia's experience as a proud military wife
• How she started GeekPack and how her vision for her own career has evolved over time
• How her thriving business enables her to live the lifestyle she wants for herself
• The tech world (spoiler: it's for anyone and everyone!)
• How she uses coding to empower women
• GeekPack's Geekapalooza … yes, there maybe a Kelsey Murphy appearance there

LINKS MENTIONED

GeekPak.Co

Geekapalooza

The Kelsey Murphy Website - podcast page

What we're talking about...

• How to create a business model that enables your dream lifestyle
• What I'm currently doing to reach her goal of enjoying and appreciating the holiday season
• How I'm adjusting my own business model this month to reach that goal
• What plans I have for the holiday season (yes, a few pumpkin patch visits are essential)
• Today's takeaway question: what is one thing we can do this month to get closer to that dream lifestyle?

Today I'm coming to you from Palm Springs, Ca. with a special reminder to live in the present (and yes this vacation is all part of the life philosophy). As the holiday season approaches, I want to talk about how we can intentionally act to build the lifestyle we seek for ourselves. Let's walk away thinking about one thing we can do this month to get closer to that dream lifestyle.

Links Mentioned

The Kelsey Murphy Website

Take a big breath because this week we are sitting down with one of the few certified Ashtang Yoga instructors, Harmony Slater. Harmony explains the western science behind the eastern healing practices she adopts in her teachings, while also providing us with simple breathwork tips. No matter what career field you are in, this week we are all working to de-stress and give gratitude!

Links Mentioned

-Harmony Slater Website

-Finding Harmony Podcast

-Harmony slater Instagram

This week we are sitting down with the great Scout Sobel to dive into how emotions may hold us back as entrepreneurs, but also serve as one of our greatest super powers. That's right, super power! Scout shares her emotional rollercoasters as a woman living with bipolar disorder and how creativity in the business arena has been transformative for her mental health and life. Sit down, grab your notepad (and maybe a cup of coffee) it's learning time.

Make sure to pick up a copy of Scout's new book "The Emotional Entrepreneur" for 25 emotional lessons and guides!

LINKS

The Emotional Entrepreneur

Scout Sobel's Instagram

This week we are sitting down with parenting expert Albiona Rakipi—though she may be skeptical of this title. Among the many insights this week's episode has in store, Rakipi dives into the strength of listening as a parent, as a spouse and even just as a human being in general. We'll leave this week with tangible strategies to approach some of the hurdles of parenthood.

This Week We're Talking About…

• What makes Albiona Rakipi so wonderful
• Shifting our mindset to foster meaningful listening
• How our insecurities as parents may hold us and our children back
• The power of consistency for children
• Following up our words with actions

LINKS MENTIONED

Kiddosandinsights.com

Albiona's Instagram

Hello Hello! In this week's brief, yet insightful episode, we are going to dive into the most fundamental reason why we started our business: to be helpful! Our businesses should bring us joy and ultimately seek to provide a service to others. However, when we get lost in the many hats we wear, we may forget our main purpose. Let's take a step back together and reflect with this week's episode!

This Week We're Talking About…

• Some life updates
• B courses launching soon
• The many roles we play (shout out those working mothers!)
• The #1 mistake business owners make… drum roll please… we forget our desire and purpose to be helpful
• Letting go of the need to for perfection and dropping those insecurities

Today we're sitting down with coach Helen Henley to discuss all things imposter syndrome. Henley provides the overarching history of this complex, identifies the five types of ways this can manifest and tips and tricks to recognize and divert these patterns of thoughts. Remember, recognizing your own negative thinking will better not only yourself, but your role as a coach! Sit back and relax as we dive into this training from the Coaches Mastermind Sessions.

This Week We're Talking About…

• The five types of imposter syndrome: the perfectionist, the superhuman, the natural genius, the soloist and the expert
• If and how to identify which type(s) you fall under
• How to recognize the signs of each category
• Recognize when the negative thoughts are coming and how to overpower them
• How our own thinking and language could affect those around you (especially our kids)
• How to overcome the narrative script that holds us down

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey Murphy Website

Kelsey Murphy Instagram

Whiskey and Work Facebook

This week we are talking about dropping the perfectionist reigns on your business by trusting others. But how? With virtual assistants! Join my conversation with virtual assistant guru Esther Inman to learn tips and tricks about this industry that is applicable to practically any business (or even your personal life).

What we're talking about…

• Esther Inman's journey as a military wife to creating a virtual assistant training program with 5,000 students to date

• Why we have such a hard time letting go of full control over our businesses

• The tangible benefits of having a virtual assistant

• How and why to outsource to aspects of your business

• Tips and tricks for hiring the right assistant

LINKS MENTIONED

Esther Inman Website

Esther Inman Instagram

Kelsey Murphy Website

Kelsey Murphy Instagram

Whiskey and Work Facebook

This week we're talking about seasons. The last year and a half has brought about lots of change and we seem to be slowly leaving the pandemic chapter behind us (which may mean even more changes to come). So, whether you find yourself enjoying the new season of summer or processing seasons of change, growth, or whatever it may be, I'm just here to remind you to stay in the game!

What we're talking about…

• What I've been discovering as I lead coaching sessions
• The seasons of change that are upon us as we slowly leave the pandemic life
• Reflecting on the personal progress we have made in the last year
• Ambitions as we move forward
• Stay in the game! Life is tough, but you got this!

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey Murphy Website

Kelsey Murphy Instagram