Your Business Without Borders

Have you ever wanted to do something new;  a job, a business, take a trip, move to a new country,  learn something, start (or end) a relationship but stopped yourself with a “I-can-never-be-successful-because” excuse?

Imagine leaving home with $450 in your pocket, moving to a new country and creating multiple successful businesses?My guest,  Olenka Cullinan founder of #istartfirst, inspirational speaker and business and mindset coach did that! 

She shares her inspiring story and some of the most valuable lessons she has learned along the way.   Plus she reveals the one thing that sets successful people apart from the rest and helps them to achieve their dreams, serve others and get anything they want.

“If you have a dream or a passion you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment or the perfect set of circumstances to make that happen. Instead  just get started with small steps and start doing!” Olenka Cullinan

Contact Olenka

Get Olenka’s free e-book Stop Preparing/Start Doing go to her website https://www.olenkacullinan.com/ Instagram: @olenkacullinan Facebook: Olenka Cullinan

Contact Natasha

To discover how to scale your creative business with ease, without needing a big team or a big budget visit me at www.inspireanddrive.com  and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E  Business Blueprint ™  or schedule a discovery call.

Website: www.inspireanddrive.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/inspireanddrive 

“He swings through the air with the greatest of ease the daring young man on the flying trapeze” goes the tune by George Leybourne,

What does that have to do with managing your mindset and stress? Today Dr Kathy Gruver, Natural Health PHd, coach, hypnotherapist, massage therapist and psychology and human behavior expert,shares how her love of trapeze is a metaphor for life.  With it’s risks, ups and downs but also that there is a safety net and people to help you.  Whether it’s taking one small step forward or flying through the air….. the feeling of taking the leap and stepping out of your comfort zone can become addictive.

As human’s we are faced with challenges every day from pandemics, lock-downs, civil unrest and human rights protests, running our lives, families, businesses to the simplest of issues like getting a flat tire, forgetting our pin number or deciding what to have for dinner.

With so much going on around us it can be easy to slip into a mindset of scarcity, lack, fear, procrastination,confusion, paralysis or depression.  Kathy shares “You can’t control what’s going on around you but you can control your reactions and responses in any situation.” even a small shift in focus can make a big difference in challenging times.

As a registered hypnotherapist, Kathy shares some fun and practical mindset techniques that can help you shift your focus and inspire you to stop worrying about everything, find the positive and lessons to be learned in any situation and most of all to get out there and “Go for it”  (and she debunks the myth that not all hypnosis will have you clucking like a chicken)  "You don't have to make life changing or drastic changes" says Kathy. It can be as simple as trying a different restaurant, siting in a different booth, taking a different way to work. We’re creatures of habit and we get freaked out when things change. But if you are instigating that change, if you're making that shift happen, then it’s not going to as shocking when other stuff around you starts to change.

If you’ve been holding back and need some fresh perspective and inspiration join us for this  fun, informative and lively conversation

Free Bonus  Kathy’s meditation bonus: bit.ly/kgmeditation

Contact Kathy

www.facebook.com/drkathygruver www.instagram.com/drkathygruver www.youtube.com/drkathygruver

Contact Natasha

And for more information on how to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget visit me at www.inspireanddrive.com and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Website: www.inspireanddrive.com    Instagram: www.instagram.com/inspireanddrive

Virtual events love ‘em or hate ‘em? 

Whatever your opinion we can all agree on one thing that Virtual events have exploded as a result of the Global pandemic. 

If you are an event industry professional, host in-person retreats, classes or education of any kind your business has been hard hit by the travel and capacity restrictions related on hosting in-person and live events.  And even as things begin to open up slowly, there are still alot of unknowns as to what the future holds for the live event industry.

You have 2 choices sit around, cross your fingers and hope everything goes back to the way it was or  you can jump on board, get creative and future proof your business with virtual events as an additional or alternative revenue stream and keep your business afloat (and thriving).

In this interview with virtual event manager Claudine Ting, we discuss the business benefits of virtual events including time and cost savings to both hosts and attendees, what it really takes to run a high quality virtual event and how the low cost and ease of use of  virtual technology is opening up huge opportunities even for solopreneurs and small business owners.  Listen in and leave a comment to share your experience of attending or hosting virtual events.

Needs some inspiration Download my free pdf 100+ Ways To Use Virtual Events for Business and Pleasure

And for more information on our upcoming Money Making Virtual Events Masterclass, send us an email at [email protected]  or direct message @inspireanddrive or @eventmango on instagram

And for more information on how to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget visit me at www.inspireanddrive.com and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Contact Natasha

And for more information on how to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget visit me at www.inspireanddrive.com and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Website: www.inspireanddrive.com    Instagram: www.instagram.com/inspireanddrive

Contact Claudine

Website: www.eventmango.ca Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneursrocket/

“If you are not being seen, you are being overlooked. If you are not being heard your message, isn't getting out there. And if you're not clear on that message it's not going to have the impact you want it to have on the world.”

As a small business owner getting your products and services in front of the people who need you most is the key to success. Joint venturing is a simple and cost effective way to do that.

My guest 6 time entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, best selling author and JV super connector, Kimberly Hobscheid shares how to leverage the power of joint ventures to grow your revenue and your reach.

She says Joint venturing is making money and getting thanked at the same time. And most importantly When you joint venture the right way it’s a win win win for you, your partners and your clients and the power of warm referrals can save you time and money reaching the people who need you most.

Listen in on this week’s episode to learn how to get started and how to serve and get the best out of your JV partnerships

Connect with Kimberly

Website: www.entrepreneursrocketfuel.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneursrocketfuel

Connect With Natasha Scale your business with ease without  a big team or a big budget visit  www.inspireanddrive.com and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Would you meditate if it could increase your profit?  The physical and mental benefits of meditation and mindfulness are well documented.  It can help with everything from reducing stress and anxiety to increasing attention span and having better sleep.  In the last 10 years it has gone from hippie to mainstream, but it is still mostly practiced at home or in a yoga studio setting.  Progressive companies like Apple, Nike, HBO already include meditation in their employee wellness programs and you can too. Now more than ever employers are looking for more  ways to reduce stress  and support the mental and physical health of their employees as they transition back into the workplace.  Meditation and Feng Shui expert Kristi Stangeland shares the science and benefits behind meditation and a simple 1 minute exercise you can use to start any meeting that will get your team relaxed and focussed,  more creative and in the profit zone.  I’m  big fan of anything that can help you make money with more ease, looks like we are on to something here!

Connect with Kristi

Website:  myparavita.com

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/myparavita

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/myparavita/

Connect with NatashaScale your business with ease without a big team or a big budget visit me at www.inspireanddrive.com and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/inspireanddrive

Imagine having a 3D chatbot as your new best friend.

While it is still easy enough to tell the difference between a real person and a virtual entity, ai chatbot technology is becoming more sophisticated.  People are now engaging  at a deeper level and making more personalized connections with these virtual lifeforms.

It could be likened to  having a pet, but in this case it is with a digital or virtual life form.    In this interview with AI and Strategic Marketing expert Dr Tania Peitzker we discuss what chatbots are and their uses. 

We explore their application as sales and marketing tools to create deeper and more personalized connections with customers and discuss the positive impacts they can have in society for example: providing information, support  and connection to a wide range of under- served members of our population. 

In the midst of the corona-virus pandemic we are seeing more widespread benefits of chatbot technology.   From using motion activated and touch free screens that can minimize the need for physical or person to person contact for information or retail transactions, to handling surges on our government agencies for things like pensions, emergency payments or even health-care processing. 

There are still many gaps when it comes to the rules and regulations around using this kind of technology and that's why discussions like this are so important.  I encourage all small business owners to get informed and educated.  When used the right way we can improve efficiency, deeper customer connection and bottom line results and also find wider benefits to society as a whole.

Contact Dr PeitzkerWebsite:  www.ai-baas.com Touch Free Screens: https://www.cogxavatars.com/ Book: Uses and Risks of Business Chatbots - Guidelines for Purchasers in the Public and Private Sectors

Contact NatashaFor help to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Website: www.inspireanddrive.com    Instagram: www.instagram.com/inspireanddrive

In this online world it seems to get harder and harder to stand out in the crowd and attract your ideal clients. Add to that the barrage of information coming out during a global pandemic and it can almost seem impossible.  So how can you get clients for a new or existing business. You’re trying everything, posting regular content, engaging with people and using multiple platforms but nothing seems to be making a difference. You don’t have a big budget for advertising and let’s face it those ads you tried felt like you were just throwing money down the drain.  In this deep dive interview Award Winning Ghost Writer Joshua Lisec shares his 6 pillar formula of influential content to guide you on what to write and how to write it in a way that will build credibility and trust with the people who need you most and are ready to buy and eliminate the tire kickers, price shoppers and discount hunters. AND he shares 2 amazingly simple tools that will help you find the exact words that people are searching for so you will get ranked higher on google search and Youtube. These will blow your mind.  The world needs you more than ever, so use these tips to help you craft your message and get seen. 

For more information on how to work with Joshua

Book a Discovery call https://calendly.com/joshualisec

Instagram @joshualisec

Contact Natasha

For help to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Website: www.inspireanddrive.com   

As this episode goes to air we are in the middle of a global pandemic.  Something we would never have expected in this lifetime. In such unchartered territory we are forced to be Brave whether we like it or not.  Whether that’s being brave for ourselves, our families, our work or our community we are all called to dig deep in some way. But in this crisis state, we are reminded of the fragility of things and why there is no time like the present to live your life fully and be alive.  This week’s guest Carol Schulte, shares her own journey and how she is empowering women to take that first small step to step out of their comfort zone and live life bravely.  

Leave me a comment and let me know what’s the one thing you would do if you were braver?

For more information on how to work with Carol

Book a  BRĀV Discovery Session

And for help to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget visit me at www.inspireanddrive.com and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Entrepreneurs are inherently problem solvers and will jump in and do whatever it takes to get the job done.  While this is a great attitude and skill to have it can lead to burn out and overwhelm when we always operate from a highly reactionary space.  Our guest Sarah Olivieri, a leading consultant in the Not-for -profit world, shares her 3 step process for success. The 3 steps focus on creating outcome based plans and structure within a business, that works for real people.

It’s a combination of stabilizing and destabilizing structures and having clear prioritized goals that will help you innovate and then execute your plans and ideas in an organized and effective way.  Valuable lessons that remove complexity and overwhelm and allow you to achieve your big goals with more ease.

For more information on how to work with Sarah Olivieri visit her at 

Website: https://pivotground.com/ 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/

Contact Natasha

For help to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.

Website: www.inspireanddrive.com   

Instagram: www.instagram.com/inspireanddrive

Wild, Bear, Super, Sparkle.  What do these words have in common?  After working with women all over the Globe to discover what makes them tick and why one minute we can feel like a super-human and the next we want to hide in cave and put our heads under the covers, Carlie Maree noticed a pattern that has nothing to do with the Moon or menstrual cycles, and everything to do with what she calls our Soul Cycles.  These are four energetic states that exist for a reason and that we cycle through in the same order. When we are aware of these cycles and how to ‘fill our cup’ in each cycle it becomes “easier to tap into it manage our energy and our motivational levels. She likes to call it a motivational ‘hack’ and are “all part of what makes you an extraordinary, brilliant and complex human…..and once you discover them and get to know them and embrace them each of them can really shine”  In this interview she walks you through each of the Soul Cycles and shows you how to put this into practice in every day life to achieve new levels of happiness productivity and contentment.

For more information on how to connect with Carlie Maree visit her at  Instagram @mscarliemaree  Youtube: Soul Modes Movie  Amazon:  Soul Modes

And for help to scale your business with ease without needing a big team or a big budget visit me at www.inspireanddrive.com and download your free S.I.M.P.L.E Business Blueprint or schedule a free discovery call.