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I'm reflecting on 7 years of personal development in today's episode. A LOT has changed. From my perspective on negative thoughts, to the boundaries in my work and personal life, to how I look at my accomplishments and find a sense of self-worth.

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I've learned it is incredibly important to state, and restate, your values.

I am in full support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

I am doing the work behind the scenes to ensure that this podcast, my business, my coaching practise, and everything that falls under the brand, is a safe and inclusive space.

I've done my best to bring a conversation to this platform about how it feels to straddle the line between action and inaction.

Speaking up, or staying silent.

As it turns out, we have a LOT more options than just those two. Deciding how to respond as a business owner can be difficult, leading to challenging conversations and a great amount of discomfort. That said, it is nowhere near the level of difficulty or challenge that BIPOC have faced and continue to face now.

#BlackLivesMatter

I get more than 10 pitches to my podcast every single week, so it's safe to say I've picked up a few tips and tricks for getting your pitch to stand out in someone's inbox!

In this episode I'm walking you through the steps to pitch yourself as a guest on a podcast, highlighting your value while striking that perfect balance of compliments and confidence. Be warned: we're playing the long game, this isn't an episode about how to pitch 60 podcasts in a single night with a bottle of wine — this is foreplay city, folks. So be ready to dive WAY in.

Tips at a glance:

> foster a connection before you pitch> find the perfect subject line> come with topics ready > anchor your message and yourself to something THEY care about> speak from the heart, and don't be sleazy > what to look for in a podcast before you pitch> & tons more, literally jam packed with tips for ya!

Snag a FREE download of the "Pitch a Podcast Email Script" here: www.laurakelly.co/pitch

Also mentioned in this episode:

Episode 92: "Start Before You're Ready" Episode: www.laurakelly.co/ready

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FYI, not the classic ones like broken links or outdated software — I'm talking about the website mistakes you're making even if you THINK your website is on point.

These are things that seem harmless, but in this episode you'll hear why I think you're leaving money on the table when you're not showing up in your fullest potential on your website.

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You might remember Yvonne (and her food and drink blog, Taste & Tipple) from all the way back to Episode 16 when we chatted about tequila and the dating scene. Well, Yvonne is back, and honestly thank goodness because we have LOTS to talk about.

In March of 2020, Yvonne started hosting a nightly "Virtual Happy Hour," not knowing how it would launch her business to new highs. Adding more personality than ever before, while updating her tech setup to make the show more elaborate with each instalment — there is SO much here to take note of and it's a delight to dive into it all.

Find out how this daily event is becoming the "saving grace" for T&T's followers during the Covid pandemic, and how it has lead to sponsorships, TV segments, and so much more.

Connect with Taste & Tipple:BLOG: http://tasteandtipple.ca/INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/tasteandtipple/

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Today's episode is a live recording of a talk I gave at Rise Mama's Conference in May of 2020. I'm talking about discomfort and levelling up -- why they're connected, how it means you're on the right track, and why I think you should change your mindset about the journey vs. the destination.

It's a little rougher than the average podcast episode, being the live audio feed from a real event, but I hope you enjoy! I got a lot of really awesome feedback after this episode and I hope it helps you adjust to a new way of thinking about your business growth.

Keep it up and just know you're not alone in ANYTHING you feel!

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Imagine you're putting the finishing touches on an in-person conference with hundreds of attendees and dozens of incredible speakers from all over the country.

You're counting down the days, you're checking off the boxes…

Now imagine being told that it was impossible to gather in groups of more than 5 people.

Amanda is the creator of Gem Conference, which originated here in Ottawa, Canada. Being forced to pivot from the IRL event space to a world that's entirely virtual — that about sums up the last 9 weeks for Amanda.

We're sitting down for an honest chat about about picking yourself up again and again, even when you're dangerously close to throwing in the towel. Join Amanda and I for this inspirational episode about thriving during chaos!

Learn more about Gem Conference: https://gemconference.ca/

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If you're new to email marketing, or if you've never started building your list — this episode is your one stop shop! I'm tackling everything from platforms to audience tags, but we're starting at the VERY beginning.

I'm showing you:

• why you want to build a list
• why it's equally (or MORE) important than growing your social media following
• how to get started (for free, right this second)
• how to come up with your "offer" even if you don't have anything sell yet
• and how to strike the perfect balance of sales and value

This is a LONG episode, and it's jam-packed with great information to get you started with email marketing even without any prior experience. Settle in and take notes! I'm SO excited to see your levelling-up after this fire ep!

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Start getting emails from me: www.laurakelly.co/mondaymail

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Fear Rejection Failure Envy Comparison Discomfort Judgement…

Just a FEW of the topics of today's chat with guest Kristen from Pursuit of Bliss. Trust me when I say, you need this episode ASAP.

Diving into conversation about manifestation, hard work, desire, perseverance, and ALLLL the tough stuff that goes into living a "life of design." Kristen shares the term "higher self" with us, and provides some really helpful mindset work we can do to get over our fear of rejection and failure.

Connect with Kristen:

Instagram: @pursuitofbliss_

Register for the Free "How to Manifest Anything" Training here: https://join.pursuitofbliss.net/manifestationtraining

Join the Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestingabundancegroup/

Apply for BAA here: https://kristen444579.typeform.com/to/RZuhNH

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Didn't think this one would trigger quite as many emotions, but I am so passionate about the service I offer to my clients. This episodes centres around nailing down your business values and holding yourself to them even when we're in a global pandemic.

Plus, find out why I think there's an amazing opportunity here that won't be forgotten any time soon…

-----------------Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program: www.coaching.laurakelly.co

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If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag me @laurakelly.co! I love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo