Sheroes of Small Business

Are you a rule follower?A trailblazer?Or are you a little of both?Janice Plado Dalager and Debra Ann Dotson discuss being rule followers versus trailblazers, and how we are never one or the other. We sometimes need to follow rules when working with clients, but also need to provide unique solutions to problems, thus being trailblazers. Whether you follow the rules or blaze new trails depends on “how you want to express yourself” in your business, according to Janice.Share your views with us on Facebook and Instagram (@sheroesofsmallbusiness).- Sheroes of Small Business: https://sheroesofsmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/Hosts:- Debra Ann Dotson - Author/Novelist - Harrington Palmer Series and D&K Mysteries(DebraAnnDotson.com)- Janice Plado Dalager - Janice Your VA, Virtual Assistance Services and Consulting(JaniceYourVA.com)#sheroesofsmallbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #Sheroes #smallbusinesses #podcast

Do you take work with you on vacation? If you do, how to you relax and recharge? Janice Plado Dalager and Debra Ann Dotson discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working while on vacation. Both Janice and Debra embrace the remote office culture and are considering the digital nomad lifestyle. But just because technology allows you to do your work from anywhere, that doesn't mean you should always be working. Janice also provides insight from one of her favorite books, Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business, by Paul Jarvis. Debra is now reading the book and learning that being a success doesn't always mean making millions of dollars. It's okay for your business to stay small—and for you to leave the work behind while you take that much deserved vacation!- Sheroes of Small Business: https://sheroesofsmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/Hosts:- Debra Ann Dotson - Author/Novelist - Harrington Palmer Series and D&K Mysteries(DebraAnnDotson.com)- Janice Plado Dalager - Janice Your VA, Virtual Assistance Services and Consulting(JaniceYourVA.com)#sheroesofsmallbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #Sheroes #smallbusinesses #podcast

The Sheroes discuss their writing processes—or rather, the lack thereof. Janice Plado Dalager (Janice Your VA) says when writing, she comes from the "school of suffering," meaning any amount of writing causes a lot of trepidation. She doesn't have any problem starting a project, but finishing an article or post is another story. Debra Ann Dotson, who writes 80,000-word novels, has difficulty putting 250 words together for a simple blog post, and would prefer if Janice wrote the description for each podcast episode. Debra and Janice discuss the benefits of keeping up with a writing practice and some ways to get past the "fear of writing" by joining writing communities (such as NaNoWriMo) and taking part in online writing challenges (such as a 30-day blog post challenge). Janice and Debra have committed to doing a follow-up episode to report on how they have progressed with their writing efforts. Stay tuned!- Sheroes of Small Business: https://sheroesofsmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/Hosts:- Debra Ann Dotson - Author/Novelist - Harrington Palmer Series and D&K Mysteries(DebraAnnDotson.com)- Janice Plado Dalager - Janice Your VA, Virtual Assistance Services and Consulting(JaniceYourVA.com)#sheroesofsmallbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #Sheroes #smallbusinesses #podcast

In this episode of Sheroes of Small Business, Debra Ann Dotson and Janice Plado Dalager (Janice Your VA) discuss “owning our time.” We do this by creating schedules that work for us as well as our clients.As we work with people in different time zones, it no longer makes sense to work the standard 8 to 5. And since we are building our own businesses to have a better work-life balance, we need to create a schedule that allows us to work when we are at our peak and affords ample time off to recharge.When you “own your time,” everyone wins. You’ll be happier, more productive, and both you and your clients will reap the benefits.- Sheroes of Small Business: https://sheroesofsmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/- July 2022 Community Productivity Hour: http://bit.ly/cph-july2022Hosts:- Debra Ann Dotson - Author/Novelist - Harrington Palmer Series and D&K Mysteries(DebraAnnDotson.com)- Janice Plado Dalager - Janice Your VA, Virtual Assistance Services and Consulting(JaniceYourVA.com)#sheroesofsmallbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #Sheroes #smallbusinesses #podcast

Season 4 of Sheroes of Small Business begins with an introduction to Community Productivity Hour, a monthly event hosted by Janice Plado Dalager (Janice Your VA). Learn how Janice started CPH and how it has grown from a 60-minute to a 90-minute session of goal crushing fun! Debra Ann Dotson shares her experience as a faithful attendee and how the events keep her hyper-focused on her projects. You can learn more about CPH at JaniceYourVA.com.- Sheroes of Small Business: https://sheroesofsmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/- July 2022 Community Productivity Hour: http://bit.ly/cph-july2022Hosts:- Debra Ann Dotson - Author/Novelist - Harrington Palmer Series and D&K Mysteries(DebraAnnDotson.com)- Janice Plado Dalager - Janice Your VA, Virtual Assistance Services and Consulting (JaniceYourVA.com)#sheroesofsmallbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #Sheroes #smallbusinesses #podcast

IT IS TIME!  I CHOOSE MY CLIENTS!!Time to take back personal power for yourself and to then infuse into your small business.Time to give yourself permission to look at things differently, to challenge status quo.Time to redefine the outdated business rules and limiting stories that are not serving our greater purpose today.    My dear friend and fellow Shero, NANCY LOCKHART joins us today on the Sheroes of Small Business Podcast.  We share the epic honor of being #1 Best Selling authors for our collaborative book, "Invisible No More; Invincible Forever More."  Today on the podcast, Nancy paints a beautiful picture of how she has woven an incredible business tapestry:    20 years of her corporate marketing genius plus powerful Law of Attraction Life Coaching.  Marketing is not just deliverables like websites and logos.  Nancy moves her clients into the space of distilling out the emotional heart of the women-owned business that is unique and clarifying.  This is the new way of doing business. . . This is "success beyond dollars!"  Nancy shares her definition of a SHERO.  It's worth listening to.  In addition to her closing thought:  "YOU ARE INFINITELY LOVED." Please like us on FaceBook and InstaGram to join in the discussion:@SheroesOfSmallBusiness"INVISIBLE NO MORE; INVINCIBLE FOREVER MORE" Inspiring stories from women who have gone from invisible to invincible!Order your copy now (digital or print available - audio coming soon!)www.invincibleforevermore.comCONNECT WITH DELORES GARCIAhttps://DeloresGarciaCoaching.now.siteFB @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG @FlyGirl.NationIN @Delores Garcia The Success CoachCONNECT WITH NANCY LOCKHARTlinkedin.com/in/nancy-lockhart-brand-strategyhttps://lockhart-marketing.comSchedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/lockhart_nancy/30min

Kids are watching us!Today's conversation is with the "el MADRE" social enterprise founder, Belinda Knoll.   Moms are her passion and her business.  The mission of elMADRE is to share resources that encourage moms to continue self-improving, building stronger families, and promoting positive relationships for our future generations.  When moms feel overwhelmed they lose focus on their children, which may cause them to lose opportunities to guide them.  elMADRE was built with this vision.  Strong women may not ask for help - this platform provides a variety of resources to help strong, touch, and sexy moms maintain focus on the kids.  Please like us on FaceBook and InstaGram to join in the discussion:  @SheroesOfSmallBusinessCONNECT WITH DELORES GARCIAhttps://DeloresGarciaCoaching.now.siteFB @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG @FlyGirl.NationIN @Delores Garcia The Success CoachCONNECT WITH BELINDA KNOLLhttps://elMADRE.comEmail:  elMADREbk@gmail.comIG @elMADREbkFB @elMADREbk

'I AM SO GLAD I SAID YES!"Beginning a new chapter of “The Sheroes of Small Business Podcast,”  Delores Garcia hosts solo for the first time with Asma Yousif, The Clarity Coach, as her guest. Exciting times in Season 3 of the Sheroes Podcast!Join these Sheroes as they discuss Asma’s work and passion as a Clarity Confidence Coach.   What is your vision?  What do you want?  And how will you get there?  Do you have the confidence you feel you need to do it?  This is where Asma’s passions guide her clients.  Imagine building a life where you jump out of bed, ready for the day in reaching for your best life, one baby step at a time.  Tune in and discover Asma’s special definition of what a SHERO is to her!  How does that match your definition?  What is a Shero to you?  Please like us on FaceBook and InstaGram to join in the discussion:@SheroesOfSmallBusinessCONNECT WITH DELORES GARCIAhttps://DeloresGarciaCoaching.now.sitehttps://AngelsInMyBusiness.comFB @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG @FlyGirl.NationIN @Delores Garcia The Success CoachCONNECT WITH ASMA YOUSIFClarity Confidence CoachingEmail:  asma@asmayousif.comIG:  @youglogirl10IGTV LIVE at Monday & Friday 12noon pst “Break Time with Asma & Delores - Live a Life of Yes”

Returning back to The Sheroes of Small Business Podcast, Debra and Delores reveal what they discovered during their two-week “pause.”    Courageously opening the conversation, although tentative and awkward, The Sheroes discussed how they would each like the podcast to evolve.  We are excited to announce the new roles Delores and Debra will be functioning in as the podcast proceeds into Season 3. How often do you “pause to evaluate” your business, your relationships, and your life?Have you given yourself permission to change/evolve, to say “yes,” to say “no,” and to change your mind?  Listen to “Sheroes of Small Business Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts, including https://sheroesofsmallbusiness.buzzsprout.com/Please like us on Facebook and Instagram to join in the discussion:@SheroesOfSmallBusinessCONNECT WITH DELORES GARCIA AThttps://DeloresGarciaCoaching.now.siteFB @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG @FlyGirl.NationIN @Delores Garcia The Success CoachCONNECT WITH DEBRA ANN DOTSON AThttps://DebraAnnDotson.com/FB, IG, Twitter:  @DebraAnnDotson

It's not Quit Week, but it is time to take a Pause and reevaluate where we are with our annual goals. Are we on track? Are adjustments necessary? For Debra, the answers and no and yes. No, she fears she's not on track to complete this year's goals. And yes, adjustments are necessary. Anyone else in the same boat? Slowing down and taking a pause is an excellent thing to do when speeding towards the end of the year. Will goals set at the beginning of the year be met? Have those goals changed? How can you make the most of this year with the time remaining? Sheroes of Small Business will be taking another hiatus (taking a pause) to evaluate their goals and make solid plans for the remainder of 2020.Please like us on Facebook or Instagram and join the discussion.@sheroesofsmallbusiness___________________________________Connect with Delores Garcia at: FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"  Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at: https://debraanndotson.com/ FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

What stops you from starting a new venture? Are you waiting for permission? Are you waiting for someone's approval?  Stop waiting for others to give you the thumbs up. Even if the new venture is an epic fail, you will know that you tried. You won't be left wondering, "What would have happened if I had followed my dreams?"  Better yet, the new venture may turn out to be a huge success. Or you may find that it's a good idea, but it's just not the right time. Or maybe it just needs some tweaking. Again, you won't know until you try.Please like us on Facebook or Instagram and join the discussion.@sheroesofsmallbusiness___________________________________Connect with Delores Garcia at: FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"  Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at: https://debraanndotson.com/ FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

In this episode, Debra and Delores continue their discussion on dealing with negative comments and feedback. They also contemplate habits, "flow state," taking the path less traveled, and claiming your identity. The conversation is full of twists and turns--much like Debra's work in progress. NOTE: Delores mentioned having a shirt imprinted with the phrase 'Take the path less traveled.' For reference, that phrase was inspired by Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken. The last stanza in that poem reads:I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence:Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.Please like us on Facebook or Instagram and join the discussion.@sheroesofsmallbusiness___________________________________Connect with Delores Garcia at: FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"  Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at: https://debraanndotson.com/ FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

Do you have trouble finding your voice or sharing your story when you KNOW you're going to get negative feedback? Does the anticipation of adversarial comments stop you from sharing your opinions, beliefs, or knowledge?In this episode, the Sheroes share some stories of their own and how they learned (or are still learning) how to deal with all the negativity around them.Please like us on Facebook or Instagram and join the discussion.@sheroesofsmallbusiness___________________________________Connect with Delores Garcia at: FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"  Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at: https://debraanndotson.com/ FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

The Sheroes discuss how to cut through the noise—meaning, how to avoid the gimmicks used to get you to buy the latest and greatest program, course, or product. We don’t want to be like many businesses that try to sell programs based on fear or FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). No one should feel pressured to buy into a program or package because the “sale ends at midnight” or “seats are filling up fast,” and “who knows when the course will be offered again.”When it’s the gimmicks that get attention, what should you do? What’s the best way to promote yourself and your business?The answer may be as simple as staying true to yourself and do what feels right. Again, you must find your voice and speak your truth. As Sheroes, we intend to remain raw, real, authentic, and vulnerable. We want to run our businesses based on cooperation, not competition. There’s plenty (money, clients, prestige) to go around.We don’t have all the answers. We are often searching just like everyone else. But we do know we don’t want to add to the noise.Follow Sheroes of Small business on Facebook and Instagram@sheroesofsmallbusiness

Finding the right people to collaborate with can be difficult, especially for entrepreneurs. Communication and honesty are vital for finding the right partnerships.In this episode, Debra and Delores share when collaborating has worked for them and when it hasn't. They suggest taking your time and "shop around" before committing to a collaborative effort.  And there's nothing wrong with saying no to a partnership that doesn't feel right. Trust your gut, and don't be afraid to have those difficult or awkward conversations. They will save you in the end.Connect with Delores Garcia at: FB: @DeloresGarciaCoaching IG: @Delores.Garcia.1216 LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"  Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at: https://debraanndotson.com/ FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson

What stops you from finding your voice and sharing your story? What keeps you from speaking your mind or sharing your thoughts and opinions? Are you afraid of offending people because you have unique views? Have you ever been told that since your opinions are so different from those around you that you must be wrong and should remain silent?Delores and Debra discuss these questions and so much more in this 4th episode of the Summer Series of Sheroes of Small Business._______________________________________Delores Garcia has two stories featured in the upcoming release of Invisible No More - Invincible Forevermore. Click this link to pre-order your copy today: http://invincibleforevermore.com/_______________________________________Connect with Delores Garcia at:FB: @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG: @Delores.Garcia.1216LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"Connect with Debra Ann Dotson at:https://debraanndotson.com/FB, IG, and Twitter: @DebraAnnDotson 

We often have to adjust our goals. That’s how life works. But are we changing them for the right reasons? Debra and Delores delve into the reasons for redefining our life and business plans. Is it ever okay to give up on a goal? To call it quits?Of course! But we need to make sure we’re quitting for the right reasons. Not because the goal is hard to attain, but because it no longer fits into our desires for the future. If changing or quitting a goal feels like a failure, you don’t want to miss this episode. _____________________________________________FB: @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG: @Delores.Garcia.1216LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"Learn more about Debra and her novels at:https://debraanndotson.com/FB and IG: @DebraAnnDotson

Episode 2 of our special "Surviving the Summer" edition of Sheroes of Small Business.There's a lot of brain science in this one! So whether you're right-brained, left-brained, or both, you'll want to listen to this episode.Debra shares how Delores helped her navigate a full-blown panic attack by walking her through EFT or Tapping. Delores also explains the difference between excuses and reasons as Debra struggles to finish her fifth novel. It's all about reprogramming our brains!____________________________Special News: Delores plans to launch an online course in the next few weeks titled "The Sure Path to Success: Six Weeks to Your Unprecedented Success." Follow Delores on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to learn more and register for the course when it's released. She's an amazing coach!FB: @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG: @Delores.Garcia.1216LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"Learn more about Debra and her novels at:https://debraanndotson.com/FB and IG: @DebraAnnDotson

Episode 1 of our special "Surviving the Summer" edition of Sheroes of Small Business.Debra Ann Dotson and Delores Garcia discuss goal setting and deadlines, and if you miss a deadline, does it mean failure, or does it matter as long as you "keep showing up?"Delores and Debra also talk about the benefits of journaling. Debra says she often gets a "spark" at the end of writing her morning pages that drives her to start her day and be productive. Delores finds journaling cathartic, meditative, and introspective and rarely lets a day go by without writing in her journal. Each has a different approach to journaling, but both agree the practice helps relieve stress and set intentions for the day. Special News: Delores plans to launch an online course in the next few weeks titled "The Sure Path to Success: Six Weeks to Your Unprecedented Success." Follow Delores on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to learn more and register for the course when it's released. She's an amazing coach!FB: @DeloresGarciaCoachingIG: @Delores.Garcia.1216LinkedIn:  Delores Garcia "The Success Coach"Learn more about Debra and her novels at:https://debraanndotson.com/FB and IG: @DebraAnnDotson

In this episode, the Sheroes discuss what they call "Quit Week." Quit Week is something nearly every business owner stumbles upon where they feel like calling it quits—when they feel like ending their company and going back to working for someone else. Sometimes giving up a business is the right thing to do. When you decide to take this route and quit (with a capital Q, as Delores calls it), you shouldn't feel shame or feel like you've failed. We've been there, and it helped us get to where we are today. But what do you do when quitting isn't an option?The Sheroes share their thoughts on why Quit Week is essential and how they successfully navigate the desire to give up on their businesses. They also share ideas on getting their businesses back on track or going down a different path when a pivot is needed to move forward. Articles mentioned in this episode:"The Trough of Despair, Part 1: Acceptance" - Prof. George Howard, professor of  Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music"The Trough of Sorrow and How to Climb Out" - Susan K Rits