You've heard me say it before, but digital marketing, specifically social media, is one the hardest thing for business owners to get a handle on and feel like they are doing successfully. In this mini episode, I share with you a few ways you can begin to clarify and develop your social media strategy for your business.

We all have moments in our lives that alter the direction of which direction we are headed before even we know it. For Alicia Carlucci becoming a dog foster would send her down a journey to becoming the founder of Raleigh based non profit, the Friends Of Wake County Animal Center, forever changing the lives of thousands of animals for the better since their founding in 2012.

To learn more or make a donation, please visit friendsofwakeanimals.org.

Joanne reminds us that often times we can dwell on our past too much; so much so, that we hold ourselves back from moving forward to cultivate a more fulfilling, joyful life and business. If you you've been living in the past or dwelling on your mistakes, this is a must listen.

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Serial entrepreneur and creative business thinker, Magdalena Bibik-Westerlund, founder of Creativity House, talks her pragmatic approach to failure, tried and true insight for new entrepreneurs, the importance of removing emotion in making business decisions, and where she derives inspiration from in her own life and business.

Check out the co-founders, Jenna + Paige McMakin, two thirds of the team behind Pearls For Pups Co. With every set of pearls sold, it is their mission to end pet homelessness. Hear how Pearls For Pups Co came to be, what keeps them inspired in their lives and mission, what's in store for 2019, their favorite 'Pearl' moment, and so much more.

Follow them online at @pearlsforpupsco or @girlsbehindthepearls. You can shop online at their website at pearlsforpups.org.

Not sitting down and defining what I wanted success to look like in my life and business eventually led to burn out. In this episode, I talk all about the importance of defining success in your life or business as well as the benefits from doing so. Lastly, I share a couple of examples of what that looks like, including my own personal story.

Joanne interviews talented hairstylist and makeup artist, Samantha Ray, of LULA Hair + Makeup. The two discuss how to preserve your authentic voice in business, owning your natural beauty, dealing with comparisons as a modern day female entrepreneur, tips for preventing real business burnout, what's in store for LULA in 2019, and a lot more.

For more about Samantha, please visit her website. You can also follow her online @lulahairmakeup.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Girl Inspired Project Podcast. In a short and sweet sound bite, Joanne outlines what to expect from each episode as well as where you can find the platform online.

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