License To Receive

Jessica Hansen is a mother of four children, two dogs, nine hens, and a rooster. She is an entrepreneur, and has had her own businesses since she was 19 years old. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance and am a certified Master Gardener. Her mission in life is to make her clients sparkle from the inside out. Jessica works with clients to empower build business women up, and help them feel successful, heard, and empowered! She invites them to engage with her systems to create their own version of success - earning six-figures in their online businesses. Her program enables women to gain confidence in themselves and shine bright! Summary Jessica shares how she found her passion, and how she began doing the work she's currently doing. Alison and Jessica discuss fulfillment, and how life isn't always about money or material possessions. They discuss coaching in it's various forms and the benefits of working with multiple people. They also relate back and forth about negative social media posts. Jessica brings up clarity, and why it's so important to clarify anything you're confused about. Quotes "How can I help make other people happy?" "What is it that you are living for?" "If you're working with somebody and you just don't resonate with them, you're not on the same wavelength, it's not going to be a positive experience" "A confused mind doesn't buy" "It's about language, it's about how you talk, how your write, how your ads are coming across." Links 971-319-JESS www.thejessicahansen.com Join the community here: yoursparklinglife.com    

Samantha Alvarez is a linguistic Rockstar! She is a world traveler, digital nomad, nurse practitioner, online teacher, university faculty, polyglot, musician and mindful human being who wants to help people become the best possible version of themselves. In 2013, after burning out in the healthcare industry, she took time off to travel and learn languages, simultaneously sating two of my deepest desires. She has since visited 26 countries and lived in 11 of them on 5 continents. She has held dozens of online jobs, speaks a half dozen languages, and has started a myriad of various online businesses.   Summary   Samantha explains how it all got started, and the growth she had after discovering her passion for culture, travel and language.   Alison and Samantha discuss goal setting, and breaking things down into a plan, and hot it can be of huge benefit.   Samantha talks about her method of learning languages, how she found it, and the role fear plays in holding back learning. She and Alison share their language learning experiences and swap stories about learning German.   Quotes   “Have a really clear goal.” “If your dream is vague, you won't find it” “It has to be relevant in your life, and it has to engage your emotions.” “Overcoming that fear is one of the most important things you can do in learning a language quickly” “We only care about things when they're imminent” “Boredom is death” “The hardest language to learn is the one you don't want to learn”   Links www.samalvarez.com    

Simon Crowe has over 10 years experience changing lives. He has taught in Italy, the UK and Spain for 8 years and has a Master’s degree in Media Technology. He has led leadership and communication programs for some of the largest banks and corporations in the UK. Simon has trained hundreds of coaches and has spoken at transformational events all around the world. He specializes in coaching successful, energetic people with bold visions for what they want to create and experience. Summary Simon explains how he found coaching, and what it was about the industry and the art of coaching  itself that pushed him to do it professionally. He describes the journey from business coaching to personal coaching, and the inspirations and motivations behind making the transition. Simon talks about the role that support plays in success, and why it's important to ask people for help. He shares some of his travels, and the passionate projects he and other coaches are working on in different area of the world. He also talks about the community development work he's been involved in. Quotes "Small businesses are easier to get into than large organizations" "My business becomes a reflection of me and I become a reflection of my business" "We help them stretch into new and unexplored territory, we help them to drawn an inner strength and find resilience" "You can't expect other people to do things that you wouldn't be prepared to do for yourself" "Anything can be achieved if you can start to get into that inner state, that mental space where you know that anything is possible" Links www.simoncrowe.com www.thebigidea.space    

Dana is rocking her business by embracing her past as a Dominatrix so she can pull that into her work as a Master Healer and Life Strategist. She helps entrepreneurs claim their power so they can be trail blazers in their fields. Dana is also the host of her own popular podcast “The Inner Dominatrix”. Dana has been on her own journey of self healing and discovery and believes that self-judgment is the single biggest reason women aren’t bolder in their lives and businesses. She writes: “Most are not willing to take a chance, because they’re not willing to make the wrong choice. So they hesitate, and the bigger and bolder the choice is, the more risk there is of it being the wrong one.” In Dana’s past as a registered massage therapist, she was willing to lose everything, to surrender into bankruptcy. Instead of desperately clinging onto something, Dana was able to reach out for something different, something even better.  She believes that when you resist failing you don’t play full out, you don’t dive in and take the opportunities and risks that will propel your business forward. But when you surrender and let go, you lose that heavy, serious energy. Today Dana empowers and teaches her clients how to step into their power, become super confident, rock their businesses and have fun doing it all.   Summary Dana paints a picture of her business bankruptcy, and shares some of the key factors and tools she developed to create something better from it. She talks about self judgement and how it can be turned around, as well as the benefits of doing so. Alison and Dana talk about limitations, and being able to let go. Dana explains energy a bit, and talks about conditioning, and how people bring on energy that isn't theirs to worry about. Quotes "So many people think that dominatrix is sex... It's actually not about sex." "I really genuinely stopped making myself wrong." "Maybe you did that for the last 40 years, doesn't mean you have to do it for the next 40." "It creates huge freedom when you're willing to lose"   Links www.danapharant.com www.innerdominatrix.com Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/AccessYourInnerDominatrix/?ref=br_rs  

Awilda Rivera is a former legal professional, who left the legal world 6 years ago to pursue her dream of starting her own business.  Her passion has always been helping others. As a Personal & Professional Development Coach she helps people achieve concrete results, one action step at a time.  Her clients find her relatable because although she is a Business Woman, she is also: a Partner, Step-mom, Board President of a Yoga Non-Profit, Fur Mom to 2 dogs and 2 cats, 1st generation college & law school graduate, a Spiritual Advisor, and a runner. Most importantly, she has a unique understanding of the challenging balancing act that is required to achieve quantifiable personal and professional success Summary Awilda shares a bit of her story and explains how she went from legal to starting her own coaching business. She and Alison discuss "overnight success" and how it actually looks on the other side of that image. Awilda shares some resources and tips for goal setting, and dealing with procrastination. She gives a ton of tips and insights on how to make business easier. Quotes "You have to know what you don't like to know what you like" "Being around other like-minded individuals would be encouraging" "Compassion, Compassion, Compassion" "The universe is going to bring you opportunities but you have to be ready to receive them" Links www.awildarivera.com  

Courtney Daniel is a nationally recognized Client Relations Expert and United States Postal Service Postmark winner. Her experience as a Celebrity Personal Assistant and love for design has afforded her the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the industry. As a Client Relations Expert, she works with business owners to help them bond with their clients in a unique way to enhance bottom line numbers, create referrals, and for them to be seen as the authority in their field.   Summary: Courtney explains how she started working with celebrities as their personal assistant, she talks about the part of the job she enjoyed, and how she eventually transitioned out. She talks about nurturing relationships, and why it's important to do so. She also talks about the part she loves the most. Courtney gives a look behind the curtain and explains why she started her own business and when it came about. She talks abut using written word, and the results people are getting by including written word into their strategy. Courtney shares some of the feedback she has gotten from her own clients. Quotes: "It was the element of surprise, you didn't know what was going to happen the next day" "I never wanted to have something that someone else had, I always wanted to have my own thing" "it's learning how to keep the attention and to remain top of mind"   Links: Website: www.courtneydaniel.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/courtneyjdaniel Instagram: www.instagram.com/cdanieldesigns  

Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Jaime Maguire is currently traveling around the world on a one way ticket. After exploring South and Central America, she has moved to Canada and is currently living in a small mountain town of Pemberton, British Columbia. Like many others, from her teens to her early twenties she struggled with poor body image and negative self talk which developed into an eating disorder spanning approximately five years of her life. During this time in her life she attempted to get help using many different avenues without success. She eventually came to terms with the fact that she would have to make it on her own, and she did. Jaime is a Nutritional Medicine Practitioner and is an ANTA Member. It is now her dream and mission to help others and to provide a place for them to turn in these situations. On her blog she has been writing about the highs and lows of being a traveling nutritionist. She loves to write research based articles as well as nutrition and travel posts. Her aim now is to focus on continuing education in nutritional psychology and mental health.   Summary Jaime talks about a moment in her life when she went from having an eating disorder to figuring out what she needed to do to create a better life for herself. Jaime shares a great first step for someone who wants to change their eating habits. She gives some tools and insights for people who are struggling to stay on the healthy side of life. Jaime tells Alison about superfoods and which she likes to work with most. She talks about the healing properties of food and how various foods can aide in the healing of different ailments. Quotes "Doing small things, even if they seem insignificant at the time is the best way to move forward" "The more positive things you add, the more negative tings you shed just naturally" "Every moment is a new moment, and it's a new moment to start over and it's a new moment to get motivated again" Links https://www.facebook.com/nutritionistabroad jaimemaguirenutrition@gmail.com @nutritionistabroad    

Edna Keep is a real estate millionaire, a coach and author of Multiple Ways to Wealth. Her passion is helping real estate investors around the world make millions while investing in real estate. She is also host of the 2017 3-day event the Prairie Real Estate Forum. Summary Alison asks Edna about how she got into real estate in the first place. Edna explains how someone with a middle of the road income could get their start in real estate, and relates to her own story She discusses why it's so important for people to invest in themselves. Edna explains partnerships, and why they are worth looking into. She talks about different types of properties and how to know which is right for you. Quotes "We knew we couldn't do it alone" "The best thing we ever did was invest in ourselves" "Partner with people who know what they're doing as opposed to trying to figure it all out by yourself" "We're the ones who know what we're doing. We're the ones with the experience" "Managing expectations is so important up front" "No matter what's happening in the economy, people need a place to live" "Don't take your coaching or advice from people who haven't done what you want to do" Links http://ednakeep.com/ Facebook @CoachEdnaKeep Twitter @EdnaKeep LinkedIn LinkedIn.com/in/EdnaKeep    

Linda Brogan is a multi award-winning playwright. She was on attachment at the National Theatre, and Contact Theatre, before being produced at The Royal Exchange, The Royal Court, BBC Radio, The Arcola, and The Traverse. Her last play Speechless did a critically acclaimed 4* UK tour. Her focus is on liberation from the constraints of colour, gender and class. She is currently working on a fascinating project funded by Art's Council England which I am excited to hear a bit more about during the interview. Summary Linda talks about her journey into the arts and how she got started in writing, despite being diverted into a much more rebellious and colorful life. Linda talks about her current project, involving the club she used to work in, The Reno, and the challenges and struggles revolving race, gender and age. She shares a pivotal moment that brought her back to her writing Linda shares the goal behind her project, and the result she hopes to achieve, as well as the challenges she's faced in getting it done. Alison asks Linda what decisions she's made consciously to shift her world, and what happened naturally. Linda discusses how she found the Reno, and how she came to be a part of its' history. Quotes "All of my life has been about this project" "They tell the stories that they want to tell..." "I wouldn't be able to think the way I think as a writer, as a playwright, as an artist and as a person who wants to change the world for people like me without having gone to the Reno" "I do not want to be married to a man who wears identical jackets to his friends in his 30's" "Each time that fear's removed, I'm that bit stronger" "You just know something in their eyes that's in your heart too" Links http://thereno.live/

Bailey Yeats, also known as the HAPPY MAKER {extraordinaire}, struggled for many years, playing the victim, blaming other people for her negative life. It wasn’t until she found herself crying on the bathroom floor a few too many times that she made the conscious decision to start choosing happiness in her own life. She is a certified coach and host of the Life By Design Live event in Red Deer Albert and she is mission to make a BIG impact in our society by spreading her message to as many people as possible. What is that message? Stop playing the victim. Stop saying "I wish I could". Stop thinking that someone else is coming to save you from a life that you are tolerating because you are 100% responsible for the choices you make in your life. It is up to you to start choosing happiness. Summary Bailey tells Alison what her life looked like from the outside, as well as explains what was actually happening behind the scenes. Bailey shares the reason she was unhappy with her life, and how she went about turning her life into one she enjoys. She talks about how writing your own obituary can be a revealing process. Alison and Bailey relate about spending money on themselves and how it can be hard to justify at times. Bailey shares some insights around having goals and an action plan. Bailey gives tips and tricks that you can implement immediately to improve your current situation. Quotes "It's so interesting what society perceives everyday people's lives to look like from the outside versus what we're feeling on the inside" "When I have too many days in a row where I'm doing shit that I do not like doing, that is a problem" "What are people going to remember me by?" "All you need is this little tiny eye-opener" "Take one step out of the box. Amazing things happen out there" Links www.baileyyeats.com https://www.facebook.com/iambaileyyeats

Jaime is a wife of 13 years, mother of four small boys & a successful six-figure entrepreneur. She founded her organic skincare company after seeing a business plan in a dream six years ago. Then last year Jaime started The HER Effect® a movement to inspire and equip women to take action in pursuit of their dreams, giving them all that is necessary for inner transformation and legacy impact. Summary Jaime tells Alison about how she came up with her business plan, and how she got it off the ground initially She talks about the first year, and what pulled her through to build a successful businesses Jaime discusses how she works with clients to attain what they want out of their business life Alison and Jaime elaborate on the importance of having a business oriented mind, and how sometimes having a skill or talent isn't enough to create a successful and profitable business model Jaime shares some tips on how to track down the very first clients in a business Alison gets Jaime to disclose the one thing she would change if she got a single do-over Quotes “It's the power of good research and good product building” “There's something about a vision that pulls you forward” “My newborn needed a coat, and we didn't have $5 to buy him a coat” “It's never been a matter of 'Can I?' Or 'Am I made for this?' It's more a matter of 'How can I?'” “The more profit we can make, the more impact we can have” “Being able to emote and sell your 'why' in an authentic way is a big part” thehereffect.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwholeadgroup/ https://www.instagram.com/thehereffect/    

Ash Ahern is a speaker and money mindset coach who believes that you can have all of the best tools at your disposal, but if your beliefs, habits, mindset and mission don't align, reaching your goal will always feel just out of reach. She is passionate about her purpose in working with her clients: to ​eradicate their debt and create wealth and abundance. Born and raised in Northern Alberta, she was not unfamiliar with limiting money mindsets. She was taught "money doesn't grow on trees" and money is made through "hard work." Growing up she watched as her parents struggled with money. These days, through much inward reflection, she has changed her relationship with money and helps her clients do the same.   Summary Ash shares a little bit of her upbringing and back story. She discusses some of the challenges she faced in establishing herself Ash gives some perspective, ideas and tips for people to start creating financial prosperity and abundance Ash shares the single most important word that has guided her career to a place of success She talks about planning, and how to effective change your situation through effective tracking and proper planning. Ash discusses her upcoming speaking schedule and the retreat she is planning. Quotes "I was always into the arts, creativity, and music... It wasn't really values in that community at that time" "I want to pursue my passion, but I'm not making any money" "Follow what lights you up and do what you love, because at the end of the day, that's what matters most in life" "As much as I wanted to serve the people the really needed my help, I felt disempowered, I didn't feel abundant at all because I was constantly working with the poor" "These people weren't in desperate situations and their mindsets were completely different" "You can keep repeating the same year over and over and over if you don't look back and identify what happened" "What kind of activities could you do this year to fulfill what you're hoping for?" Links https://www.facebook.com/groups/theexpansionists/    

Carolien Mertens, M.A. is a location-free event planner, working from New York, Italy, Greece, Germany, Switzerland, and counting, for digital entrepreneurs, biz owners and coaches. In less than 5 years, over 100 professional events and 10, 000 participants she has expanded to include major organisations such as LingoGlobe, the European Commission and several national governments, universities and museums. Her #1 priority is to give her clients the opportunity to focus and thrive on their offline event through her signature flexible planning strategy, that ensures smooth event flow & intense participant experience.   SUMMARY In this podcast, Alison talks to Carolien Mertens about event planning. Carolien elaborates on how she came into the event planning industry and opens up about the challenges she faced becoming an entrepreneur and leaving her corporate job. She touches on her most important first step for organizing a live event. She gives a little insight to how she runs her location independent business , ie. does she travel to her clients and what is done online. Carolien explains how she handles stress as an event planner,   QUOTES "I can say that for every event I attended I made some friends that I still work with today" "stress for me is a kickstarter"   Links http://www.carolienmertens.com/

Hey Listeners and thanks for tuning in to another episode of License to Receive. You’re in for a treat today. I’m excited to welcome today’s guest – Rachel Feldman. Rachel is a successful entrepreneur – the founder of Rachel’s Wellness and the creator of the Done For You Programs called Wellness Business Solutions in a Box for health coaches. She teaches and empowers coaches worldwide with tools for a healthy life and a healthy business. Rachel has been featured in the media including The Huffington Post, Fit Life TV, Mind Body Green and the successful podcast Entrepreneur on Fire among others.   Summary Rachel explains her startup, and how she got into business in the first place. She and Alison talk about competition and breaking through the noise. Rachel gives some insights about fear, and developing skills outside of your comfort zone. Rachel gets into being a mom, and how to balance business, motherhood and all of life's demands She talks about being honest about what you want and what makes you happy, and the value of periodic evaluations. Rachel also discusses the value of planning. Quotes "That's the missing component I think a lot of business owners make: they spend too much time on a website when they have no clear message. "It's relatable to your niche, with a part of your own back story, and you're engaging" "To be a great entrepreneur, you do need to change with the times" "I had to let go of perfection"   Links www.rachelafeldman.com    

Gosia Potoczna helps consultants, coaches, and experts to stand out in the crowded market while speaking their own voice, so that they can consistently attract the right clients and build a business they are proud of. She works with passion-driven coaches, experts & practitioners to create steady streams of income by building a strong personal brand and implementing a heartful sales process, while staying true to themselves and their core values. After getting pregnant at the age of 37, she reinvented her life from scratch & sold her digital marketing agency. Coping with a massive burnout, she knew it was time to find her true life’s purpose & spend more time with her family. Inspired by her son, she also launched an award-winning kidswear brand, Loff Loff organic. A true ENFP personality, today she shares 16+ years of her digital marketing experience working with Fortune 500 companies and top national brands. She believes that women are the most powerful and gentle force able to positively transform our lives. Empowered with self-confidence and heart-centered business skills, they are able to move mountains and impact the world in a way they dream about. This is why, equipped with Enthusiasm, Guidance & Focus (her own personal brand attitudes) she embarked herself on this passionate journey to help female entrepreneurs create a better life, a better business – and A BETTER WORLD. Gosia lives in Poland with her husband and two sons. An internet nerd, she loves the opportunities & freedom that the online world is bringing to us.   Summary   Gosia gives a look into how she chose marketing as her career path. She talks about branding, social media and the shift that has occurred in the last 15 years. Gosia talks about integrity and how big of a factor it is in business and marketing today. Gosia discusses how someone can hone in on their “Superpower” by figuring out what problems you can solve and for who. She shares how to find people to help and how to attract the right people to your brand. Gosia talks about your brand story and how it relates to the services you offer.   Quotes   “Many people feel repelled by some coaches or experts because they seem so perfect, like they have no issues with anything” “I'm a strong advocate for being imperfect” “What do you do? Who do you help? How do you help them?” “Your personal brand is a sweet spot between what feels authentic and comfortable for you, and what your audience really wants from you.”   Links www.gosiapotoczna.com