Amy Flores-Young (Flo-Yo) is the founder of FloYo Travel and the creator of the IMPACT Retreat Roadmap. Amy ensures her clients, soul-centered coaches, consultants and speakers, experience joyful travel as they go to and from events and conferences to grow their businesses. Amy also helps her clients create in-person events and retreats that result in deeper connection with their communities, a larger reach and impact for their unique methodology/body of work, and a profitable event. As a former facilitator herself, she knows how difficult it is to manage the endless logistics while being the “face” of the room. Amy has perfected the art of weaving together the ultimate location and itinerary that both engages and energizes your guests. During our chat with Amy, we talked about why she chose to do things differently (against the grain), why she is "ok" with NOT having a big change-the-world mission, how she learned why many in-person retreat events fail (or aren't truly profitable), and how she learned to cut out the noise and shiny objects to tune into what works for her. Be sure to check out Amy’s website for all of her awesome free resources and listen to the episode for her discount code for $100 (per adult traveler) on any travel booking/service! You can find Amy online here: Website LinkedIn LinkedIn Business Page Facebook Group Other resources mentioned the podcast: M. Shannon Hernandez’s Book Practical Joy Jennifer Kem Rachel Rodgers Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts Podcast Republic Soundcloud Wisdom --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Lisa DeToffol started her business, Tiger Eye Solution, in 2018 after a career as a preschool teacher for over 25 years. Lisa and her team give you the know-how, tools, and support to achieve the growth you desire for your business and the time to do what you love to do within your business. It’s your choice to take control now and get the assistance you need to live out your dreams and goals for your business. Lisa also hosts Tiger Eye Talk, a talk show offering practical education around different areas of the professional world. When not serving clients, Lisa can be found spending time with her family, taking long walks, reading a good book, singing at church, and caring for her grandbabies. During our chat with Lisa, we talked about the overwhelm associated with starting your own business, imposter syndrome, negativity from family and friends, how building a team and learning to delegate tasks to team members was a game-changer in her business, and how building valuable relationships along the way helped her move her business forward. Be sure to check out Lisa’s website for her free eBook: How Lead Generation Helps Your Business. You can find Lisa online here: Website LinkedIn LinkedIn Business Page Facebook Instagram YouTube Other resources mentioned the podcast: Lunch Club VTeam Clubhouse Alignable Linkedin Selfmade Virtual Expert Click here for all things Fempreneur True Confessions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Terrie is the owner and practitioner of Positive Vybes and hails from Beverly, Massachusetts. Terrie graduated from the nursing program at North Shore Community College in 1988 and has truly found it to be a joy working and `raising’ some of the most talented surgeons in the country, including Dr. Atul Gawande, over the last 30 years. During that time, she also observed patients coming into the Operating Room full of anxiety, fearful, and a little to a lot stressed. Then, about 15 years ago she took a workshop on preoperative meditations and liked the premise so much, she started implementing it at her institution and ran the program until she retired in August 2022. Over the years she’s taken classes, done the research, and finally developed her own program: The +VYBES (Visualize Your Best Elective Surgery) program. This program incorporates clinical meditation and imagery along with energetic body work, assisting patients in balancing their body physically as well as emotionally. Among many other certifications, she is certified as a Usui Reiki Master Teacher. During our episode with Terrie we talked about the challenges she faced going from corporate to entrepreneur, the money mindset hurdle for what to charge, and the importance of learning the basic foundational business strategies. Terrie is offering our Listener’s 10% off their first session of Meditation For Surgery. She is also offering a Free Meditation Class On March 7th, as well as a Free Meditation Video Download. You can find Terrie Hanscom online here: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Other resources mentioned during the podcast: Deepak Chopra Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Diane is a publisher, award-winning professional writer and communicator, and connector of people. She has survived major trauma and self-induced calamity, and gratefully works to enjoy each day and each encounter with joy. She is an introverted extrovert who believes that the written word still has value to our culture and that God is in charge, so we can rest after we have done our footwork. She loves people and nature and is in awe of God’s creation. She has discovered, for her, it is easier to create a job than get a job. During our episode with Diane, we talked about her journey as an employee that led her to a fateful day where she was attacked by an elephant, why she started NatureCoaster.com, the challenges she faced - physically, mentally, and socially, and how finding a mentor has been a huge benefit to her. Don’t miss her invitation to receive her award-winning writing straight to your email inbox - you can sign up for her free Ezine on her website. You can find Diane Bedard online here: Website:  LinkedIn: Facebook:  Other resources mentioned in the podcast: Coach Alan Weiss:  Robin Draper’s Authentic Florida Blog:  The Bellamy Brothers:  Florida Outdoor Writers Association:  Florida Wildlife Corridor:  Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts Podcast Republic Soundcloud Wisdom --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Dr. Jen is a Subject Matter Expert in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Communication. She has many passions and skills, tapping into experience and knowledge to help inspire, motivate, and empower others to become their own versions of excellence and create the greatest good. Using her expertise, Dr. Jen helps women in all stages of life embrace who they are and become more skilled in Life and Leadership. Life happens, and life continues. How we handle life is how we handle leadership. And leadership is a state of being not a title. Everyone is leading in some manner. She is also a US Navy Veteran, a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, has a Master of Business Administration, and is a Certified NLP Master Coach and Trainer. During our episode with Dr. Jen, we talked about how the death of her husband helped push her to succeed as an entrepreneur, what led to discovering she is neurospicy, why she feels that it gives her more power as an entrepreneur and writer, what made her realize she wasn’t always authentically being herself and how that affected her, and how she came to be a live performer. We covered quite a bit in this episode! Be sure to sign up for her free newsletter on her website. You can find Dr. Jen online here: Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Other resources mentioned during the podcast: Barbara Sher’s Books & Programs Derlene Hirtz (NLP) Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts Podcast Republic Soundcloud Wisdom --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Celebrated by audiences nationwide as a thoughtful, engaging and generous teacher, bestselling author Kris Miller speaks about financial freedom, second chances and how to thrive in an uncertain economy. Kris Miller’s life is centered on service to others and is built on the foundation of her own second chance. One million dollars of chemotherapy and an enduring legacy, building and protecting people’s financial security - Kris’s stories are at once, heartbreaking and uplifting. Along the way, Kris has saved more than 6,000 families from tragedy and financial ruin. She’s been called a Legacy Wealth Strategist for the simple yet powerful workshops and keynote presentations she delivers to community groups, corporations and governments. Kris has designed programs that transform people’s relationship to money, debt, security, estate planning and creating lives of celebration. In her private practice, no one has lost a single penny. Many others have learned how to create income they will never outlive and how to face the financial uncertainty of physical and mental health as we grow into our golden years. Kris has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV programs; published in hundreds of print and online publications; and spoken on stages across the country for companies and top financial organizations. She’s a Certified Senior Advisor; a Legal Document Assistant or LDA; and she’s been nominated for Woman of the Year and Best Customer Service by the Chamber of Commerce. During our episode with Kris, we talked about the entrepreneurial blunder that taught her an important lesson about her own financial health and well-being and helped her create the life she desires, as well as how she learned the 3 secrets for safe money and a fabulous future. Kris is offering a Free Financial Fitness Strategy session and discount on her book, Ready for PREtirement: 3 Secrets for Safe Money and a Fabulous Future. Email her directly at kris@healthymoneyhappylife.com and mention you heard about her on our podcast to receive the discount. You can find Kris online here: Website Podcast LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Angelic met Stacey at a book club in January of last year and they hit it off and decided to connect outside of the book club. The rest is history. Stacey is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and has been pivotal in Angelic's recovery from past trauma. She educates on what developmental trauma is and how it shows up in adulthood (keeping you stuck!). She helps people understand narcissism and how intergenerational trauma plays a role in our lives, identifies patterns and core beliefs developed in childhood, and teaches them how to FLIP those beliefs as adults leading to more peace, joy, and connection. Stacey also hosts her own podcast, This Meaningful Life, based on the concept that "Everyone has a story. It's your unique, personal story that makes your life meaningful." During our episode with Stacey, we talked about why she became a trauma coach, what trauma is, the gift in every challenge and purpose in all pain, going back and finding her authenticity, and why she believes that our experiences are divinely designed for us. She also offered a FREE 75-Minute Coaching Session! Other resources mentioned during the podcast: The book Stacey is currently reading: The Myth of Normal By Gabor Mate  The book that brought Angelic and Stacey together: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk  Stacey’s suggested reading: Check out this post on her Facebook Page  You can find Stacey online here: Website Podcast LinkedIn LinkedIn Business Page Facebook Instagram YouTube Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts Amazon Music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Alyssa Berthiaume is a mompreneur, author, ghostwriter and writing guide with a superpower for hearing between the lines and capturing the voice of her clients. She's the CEO and Lady Boss Owner of The Write Place, Right Time, her virtual boutique of book coaching and ghostwriting services for brilliant, brave, and badass folks ready to change the ‘effin’ world with their stories. She’s also the author of Dear Universe, I Get it Now: Letters on the Art and Journey of Being Brave and Being Me. If you can catch her away from the keyboard, she's probably drinking Maple Lattes, watching The Princess Bride for the thousandth time, solving the latest Hunt-a-Killer case, or having fun with her partner and son. During our episode with Alyssa, we talked about her own fails and messy moments and coming out of them, how and why to give ourselves permission and validation, bravery with a capital “B”, and the importance of sharing our stories. She also shared her 5-Step Writing Guide to Finishing a Memoir. You can find Alyssa online Here: Website Podcast LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Pinterest Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Meshell Baker has been described as "a breath of fresh air" and "the power of her story combined with her passion and enthusiasm is enough to make anyone want to tap into their potential." She masterfully guides audiences to embrace challenges as new chapters that enhance their capabilities. Encourages moving away from "trying" to sell and towards value-add conversations that confidently communicate win-win for all involved! During our episode with Meshell, we talked about confidence and she shared the experiences in her life that built her own confidence. She also shared her 3 tips for building confidence. Be sure to join Meshell’s free Vision Board Party: Set Your Mind Free in 2023 on February 18th at 12 p.m. CT https://bit.ly/REDO-MindFreein2023 Meshell also mentioned an awesome resource, the eWomen Network, during the podcast. You can find Meshell online Here: Website: https://meshellrbaker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshellrbaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meshell.baker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meshellrbaker/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MeshellBaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/meshellrbaker?lang=en Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website: https://linktr.ee/fempreneurtrueconfessions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fempreneur-true-confessions-podcast-a19422246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ftcpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WOF3zbBXXrRtQlNPn7ADF Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/fempreneur-true-confessions-podcast/PC:1001033859 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/fempreneur-true-confessions-podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

EP 15: Fempreneur True Confession with Guest Drocella Mugorewera Drocella Mugorewera is #1 international best-selling author of the book Leaders with A Heart. She resides in Knoxville, TN with her wonderful husband, Jean, of 30 years. A testament to enduring resilience, Drocella Mugorewera is an international champion for diversity intent on building trust between business and minority communities worldwide. Raised in Rwanda, Africa, Drocella won a scholarship to the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv. Returning, she became the Director of Agriculture and eventually a member of Parliament and Government, contributing to significant environmental changes, including a reform finally allowing women to inherit the land. Her safety in jeopardy, Drocella later fled Rwanda alone, bravely beginning life anew in Knoxville, Tennessee. There the unstoppable leader received acclaim as the executive director of Bridge Refugee Services, recognized as one of Knoxville’s Difference Makers. Now a business coach and international speaker, Drocella was a member of Diversity Champions at the Knoxville Chamber of commerce. Reunited with her family, she continues to thrive, a firm believer in the miracle mindset. During our episode with Drocella, we talked about: What brought her to understand who she is as an entrepreneur and what differentiates her from other entrepreneurs How she came to realize the differences between a coach and mentor and how she decided to hire one versus the other How she came to understand her brand and everything that goes along with it You can email her at drocella@drocella.com to get a free chapter from her ebook. You can find Drocella online Here: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

In this week’s episode, we discussed the following topics: We tend to burn ourselves out and need to remind ourselves we are in control of our life. Our purpose is where our passions lie. Boundaries and open communication One topic that keeps coming up pretty regularly is overwhelm and burnout. This temptation or tendency we have of allowing ourselves to get overwhelmed and burned out. So, here’s your sign, ultimately, the bottom line is we are the ones calling the shots. Angelic and Lora shared their experiences over the holidays of being burned out without realizing it and how that presented for each of them in different ways. Do you find yourself constantly moving and busy? If so, maybe take a moment to ask yourself why and be curious. Could it be an attempt to avoid thoughts or emotions you don't want to deal with? Other resources mentioned during the episode: Lisa Hammet’s book From Burnout to Best Life: How to Take Charge of Your Health & Happiness. FTCP EP 10: Redefining Entrepreneurship for Women with Guest Querin Hamilton Glennon Doyle’s book Untamed and the accompanying Journal Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts Podcast Republic Wisdom --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and we wish you all a Happy New Year. We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast so far this year - we have had a blast putting it together and sharing it with all of you. We’ve had some great moments and some not-so-great-but-funny moments too. We hope you enjoy our highlights/blooper reel for 2022 and we will see you again in 2023! Special thanks to Carla Sellers with rVMedia Expert for putting it together for us! Join Lady Powerhouse for the first quarter Vision Board Workshop on January 5th at 4:00 p.m. ET. Angelic is also co-hosting a manifesting challenge in 2022 - more deets to come on that! And join our Lady Powerhouse Book Club discussion on January 11th at 6:00 p.m. ET. We are looking forward to starting the new year with Lorraine Penner on January 6th! Lorraine has a boutique Digital Marketing Agency called Harbor402, specializing in building new websites, optimizing them with SEO services and providing local lead generation for new business owners trying to increase their online presence in their local areas. She is lovingly nicknamed the "SEO farmer" because her off hours are spent tending to her small herd of miniature goats and sheep at Penner Mini Farms in Lincoln, Nebraska. She specializes in working with brand new businesses, established businesses who are finally ready to outrank their local competition, and of course - other hobby farmers. Please follow us on LinkedIn! rVMedia Expert’s Website January Lady Powerhouse Book Club Lady Powerhouse Vision Board Workshop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Merry Christmas! We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together these last few months. In this episode, Lora and Angelic share some of the nuggets that we’ve gathered over the last several months. Join Lady Powerhouse for the first quarter Vision Board Workshop on January 5th at 4:00 p.m. ET. And join our Lady Powerhouse Book Club discussion on January 11th at 6:00 p.m. ET. If you’d like to join our email list or find out where to watch and listen to the podcast, visit our linktree for all the details. January Lady Powerhouse Book Club Lady Powerhouse Vision Board Workshop Lady Powerhouse Solutions ODAA Virtual Assistant --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

The title of this week’s episode is a Helen Keller quote that Jean shared during our chat today. Jean has been teaching self-empowerment principles for 40 years. She has studied metaphysics extensively and applies universal principles to every area of her life. Her articles have appeared in major newspapers and publications and her syndicated radio show, Positive Moments was broadcast in 110 markets nationally. Jean’s passion is helping people recognize their innate power and place in the Universe, and to live fully from that knowing. Her specialties are transformational coaching, metaphysics, dream interpretation, Akashic record reading (over 35,000 given), and public speaking. Jean helped us rename our struggles challenges and begin to understand the power of our words and our mindset as it relates to manifesting abundance - both in our lives and our entrepreneurial endeavors. A few of the nuggets Jean shared were to be aware of fear, use the now to look at our challenges differently, and to ask ourselves what is this challenge trying to teach us rather than getting stuck in the moment or the negative. Jean answered these questions for us on today’s episode: What is an abundance mindset? What are some practical methods that help you live abundantly? What does living without struggle mean? What do you mean by your ability to manifest the life you want is based on your choices and how you view them? What does it mean to live passionately? To do work you feel passionate about? Email Jean to request your free chapters from Jean’s book The Journey from Anxiety to Peace: Practical Steps to Handle Fear, Embrace Struggle, and Eliminate Worry to become Happy and Free at Jean@spiritualtransformations.com. Other resources mentioned during the episode: The book Creative Is a Verb: If You're Alive, You're Creative by Patti Digh and Lisa Hammet’s new book From Burnout to Best Life: How to Take Charge of Your Health & Happiness. You can find Jean online Here: Website: LinkedIn: YouTube Facebook Amazon Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

We had a great discussion with Querin about her challenges as a female entrepreneur and how she and her wife, who both work from home, run their businesses and create time and space at home for both work and family. She also shared what it means to her to ‘stay in your lane’ when it comes to business. She also talked about the numbers. Yep, that’s right, she went there. She talked about the truth about earning six figures in her corporate career and how she earns now with her own business - and the real meaning in those numbers. We also had a fantastic after party discussion about being honest with yourself. Stay tuned to find out how to access these bonuses and more - coming soon! TOPICS: Running a business while married Staying in your lane The Truth about the numbers Get Querin’s A Course in Gratitude Here. Querin mentioned Ken Honda’s book Happy Money  You can find Querin online Here: Websit LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Facebook TIkTok Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts Podcast Republic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

We had a great time discussing what it meant for Rikki growing up in the military with a set of ideas to let the “boys win.”  Don't be smarter or faster or be better than them in any way.  That was not a good thing to do to them. Going into business meant she had to find her voice, not worry about those teachings, and just be authentically who she was. Talking through how not everyone is your friend just because, but to choose your friends, choosing those that are willing to disagree with you, but still willing to support you. Those are the ones that love you and all that you are.  Friends should not just be there just because you have known them forever. Being the smartest person in the room or not having anyone around you  growing isn’t good either. Being on a path of growth is the goal. She explained that we can make excuses, for too little time, money, and energy, but it takes a real belief in ourselves to build a business.  Make sure to tune into all the wonderful nuggets of wisdom that Rikki had to offer. Free 30 minutes discussion on your training needs. Please email Rikki to schedule at rsmith@stratustrains.com Order your copy of Faith on Friday: A Deeper Dive: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Friday-Deeper-Rikki-Smith/dp/0578541211/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=faith+on+friday+book&qid=1580757708&sr=8-1 Website: https://stratustrains.com/ Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikki-smith-678aa218/ Podcast: Faith on Friday: https://www.faithonfriday.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rikkismith10/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIns3gor1xkuyIiCKWHfKQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RikkBat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rikkismith10/ Discussed or mentioned during the show: Polka dot powerhouse networking was mentioned by Rikki https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

We had a fantastic conversation with Jackie and we hope her transparency and openness to share her story will resonate with you. Jackie shared: About her and her business partner’s decision to close their brick-and-mortar business Her leap into being a solopreneur Her journey from virtual assistant to graphic and website designer to building a team to support her and her clients We also mentioned: Lisa Hammet’s From Burnout to Best Life book Amber McCue’s Planner/Planathon Kim Woods Debbie Burns Kathy Goughenour’s program - be sure to mention where you heard about it! Mary Hanley Joe Burns Ally Berthiaume Kim Snow Rachel Rodgers’ book - We Should All Be Millionaires Get Rich Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas You can find Jackie’s free website health assessment online here: https://barefootdc.com/website-health-assessment/ Please be sure to follow us on LinkedIn! We need more followers so we can go LIVE, so please invite your fempreneur friends to listen. Want to be a guest on Fempreneur True Confessions? We’d love to have you! Book Here You can find Jackie online here: Website: https://barefootdc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barefootdc-jackie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefootdesigncollective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefootDesignCollective Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BarefootDesignCollective/ Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website: LinkedIn: YouTube: Spotify: Pandora: Stitcher: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

Rachel was such a joy to have on the show. She shared her story of how she came to own her own differences, her struggles to embrace her authenticity, and how this ultimately led to building her business into a powerful personal brand. And, not gonna lie, there were some tears along the way, but we learned a new word; Rachel-Brave! Rachel Jenks is…The Brand Boss. With more than 23 years in Marketing and Communications, Rachel’s passion is empowering business owners to OWN your difference and rock your brand like a Boss. ”Trust comes before transactions. When you create an authentic experience, you build an unstoppable brand.” Her off-the-beaten-path career journey has spanned multiple roles in various countries, four cities, and three states. She’s had the opportunity to work with organizations of all sizes and industries to amplify the power of their brands. Rachel is also the host of The Brand Boss Show podcast and YouTube channel, an author, and an in-demand public speaker. When not in the studio, Rachel can be found hiking the Colorado mountains, playing in her kitchen, or being “supervised” by her Studio Managers, Podcat and Lady Podcat. Rachel was such a joy to have on the show. She shared her story of how she came to own her own differences, her struggles to embrace her authenticity, and how this ultimately led to building her business into a powerful personal brand. And, not gonna lie, there were some tears along the way, but we learned a new word; Rachel-Brave! Rachel is such a generous person and provided a coupon code so that our listeners could have her eBook, “The Top 5 Branding Blunders and Busters,” for free! Be sure to listen to the episode to get that code! Here’s the link to the book: https://www.brandbossstudio.com/top5 It was a wonderful show - thank you for listening! Please be sure to follow us on LinkedIn! We need more followers so we can go LIVE, so please invite your fempreneur friends to listen. Want to be a guest on Fempreneur True Confessions? We’d love to have you! Book Here You can find Rachel online here: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Spotify Find Fempreneur True Confessions here: Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

In this episode we further explore being a digital nomad.  What is a digital nomad? Women are leading the way with digital nomadism Digital nomads are commonly portrayed as men, but a Flexjobs survey found the opposite to be true, with 70% of digital nomads identifying as female. How many are there? There are currently over 35 million digital nomads worldwide as of 2022. In the United States alone, there are 15.5 million digital nomads meaning that US digital nomads make up the vast majority of the nomad population. This is a huge result, considering in 2019 only 7.3 million Americans identified as digital nomads. Between 2019 and 2020, the digital nomad movement grew by a huge 49% with 10.9 million nomads from the US. Why is the growth so fast? The top 5 reasons most people become digital nomads are: 73% said they wanted a better work-life balance 68% said they love the freedom of the lifestyle 55% said they just love to travel 43% said they wanted to avoid office politics 37% said they had a desire to explore other cultures But most interestingly, the top 2 are to do with freedom and work-life balance. The flexibility to choose what you want is something that most digital nomads seem to value. Nomad demographics The average age of a digital nomad is 32 years old. Most people start their digital nomad journey at 29. Ironically, the average age of burnout is 32 years old with most people starting to feel the negative effects of corporate work-life balance at the age of 29. Marital status                The majority, 66% of digital nomads said that they were single. Education:                 High School 10%                Bachelor’s 54%                Master’s 33%                PhD 3% Employed 35% Self-Employed 46% Other 19% A combined 33% of nomads work in the marketing industry and 31% in the creative industry. The median salary of a digital nomad is $85,000 per year and the average salary is $120,512 per year. Digital nomads contribute about $787 billion dollars a year to the global economy. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn so we can go live there! RESOURCES: https://www.twoticketsanywhere.com/digital-nomad-statistics/#:~:text=Total%20Number%20Of%20Digital%20Nomads%20Worldwide,remote%20work%20more%20and%20more. https://www.projectuntethered.com/digital-nomad-statistics/  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support

As a lifelong tech nerd, Jess Jorgensen has found her home as a multi business owner and Entrepreneur while traveling and exploring the USA as a digital nomad. After leaving the tech channel in corporate America, Jess continued her IT expertise by launching Blush Technology Group in the middle of a pandemic. The quality of life that technology offers people across the globe has always been a passion for Jess as she raised her 7 (now adult) children because it afforded her the ability to work from the football field, home when kids were ill, or pretty much anywhere she needed to be. As a busy mother, finding the best possible balance between work and home obligations was Jess’ priority and helping others find that peace of mind is what has kept her in the tech field for her entire career. Blush Technology Group tackles complex communication, network architecture, and cyber security challenges. As the children all left home for their adult adventures, Jess found herself bored and wanting to travel more with her husband, Russ, and 2 dogs. She had solved their mobile internet issue by repurposing some enterprise tech for RVs. That solution is the foundation of goRoam.tech! Today, as full-time RV dwellers and digital nomads, the Jorgensen’s travel the country while helping others do the same. Jess and her team of experts deploy rugged technology to withstand the elements while simultaneously smoothing LTE/Cellular/Satellite connections into one reliable and stable stream of internet services. This technology is helping other Entrepreneurs and professionals who rely on Zoom/MS Teams/Google Workspaces to run their businesses thrive. goRoam.tech is a lifestyle brand created to help all traveling professionals enjoy a better quality of life with tech while traveling. When not working, Jess loves to snuggle her dogs, hike, kayak, read, and off-road in their Can-Am. TOPICS: The value of technology in quality of life as a Mom & Entrepreneur Imposter Syndrome in Women Business Owners Going after your dreams even when folks think you're a bit crazy. Life is an adventure! Join our goRoam.tech community for the Traveler's Guide to Working from Roam at www.goRoam.tech No cost ~ No BS ~ Consultation from www.blushtechnology.group about your business communication, automation, or cyber security needs. Schedule here https://calendar.blushtechnologies.com/#/customer/blushtechnologygroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftcpodcast/support