One of the biggest issues we see with clients is lack of community. As women solopreneurs, we often work in silos and it's not as easy to meet people as it is in the corporate world. You have to be deliberate about it as a small business owner. But how? How do you find your tribe? Who do you want in your inner circle? We'll answer those questions in this episode - PLUS bonus content - we also talk about the Buy Nothing group and purging your house! https://buynothingproject.org/ SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
It's the second season of SolePower! We're so excited that we've been doing this for a year. Happy Birthday, SolePower! This episode features Christy Ragle, who shares her story, as well as advice about marketing yourself as a solopreneur. As a public relations professional for more than 20 years, Christy knows her stuff. She's earned her chops! Join us as we share Christy's insight, as well as Angela's example of a great advertising slogan. Hah! Christy Ragle is 30 years into her career in public relations and marketing. Her career began in Fort Wayne, and she was on the fast-track to executive status before she decided to slow down and live life on her terms. She started a freelance public relations consultancy in 1999 and launched WholeHeart Communications in 2014. WholeHeart Communications started with just Christy and two clients and now is a staff of four and 24 clients. The company's office is in downtown New Castle, Indiana. Christy has been heavily involved in the strategic growth of New Castle's emerging downtown district. She also recently accepted a role on the board of directors for New Castle-Henry County Public Library. www.wholeheart.biz Make 7-Up Yours commercial https://youtu.be/QIICQemjmNc?si=Nm7T4j3v1UQlMotZ SolePower is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
What exactly are GAILs? When Cheryl and I went through coach training, we learned all about GAILs and how they keep us from succeeding. G- Gremlins A- Assumptions I- Interpretations L- Limiting Beliefs I'm sure you're aware of these things already, but do you know where they came from or how you can eliminate them? We'll tell you how on this episode of SolePower! SolePower is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
What do you do when you have an inhaled peanut allergy that affects your ability to work in an office? Or when you're hospitalized three times and the company you work for isn't happy that you actually used your health insurance? You start your own business so you can work from the comfort of your own home and still be productive. This week's guest, Kate Shepherd, has worked in broadcasting, media relations and public relations for years, so she did what she knew best - she started her own communications agency. At first, she was scared about money and stability, but the clients started coming and many colleagues stepped up to help her out. Now she couldn't fathom going back to work for anyone else and she's doing better than ever! For SolePower listeners only, Kate offers a free consult and 20% off your first month with her. OR 20% off your first project! That's quite a deal. Contact Kate for communications services kate@kateshepherdcommunications.com. BIO Communications veteran Kate Shepherd founded Kate Shepherd Communications LLC in 2016 after more than 25 years working as a well-known broadcast reporter and PR professional in Indianapolis. Kate most recently held the position of marketing and communications director at the education advocacy group Stand for Children Indiana where she increased media mentions by more than 400 percent in one year. She spent much of her time at Stand training parent members in media relations and speech delivery as part of grassroots advocacy campaigns, while also managing all aspects of media relations including social media, member communication and web content. Kate also gained legal marketing experience at Indianapolis law firm Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP and honed her crisis communications and media relations skills as the director of communications and marketing at Planned Parenthood of Indiana and as director of communications for the Indiana Secretary of State. Shepherd was a fixture in the Indiana broadcasting community for more than 15 years, serving as Producer/Anchor at Inside INdiana Business, Senior Anchor/Reporter at Network Indiana and Weekend Anchor at the Network’s sister station, WIBC. Shepherd also held positions at WISH-TV and WAJC-FM in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis-native graduated cum laude from Butler University with a major in Radio-Television and a minor in Political Science. She was honored to receive a Sagamore of the Wabash from then-Governor Joe Kernan in 2004. When she’s not helping clients, Kate enjoys spending time with her young son, reading mysteries and drinking bubbly with her book club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
"Never work with animals or children..." - WC Fields "Being downsized was the best thing that ever happened to me, professionally." - Mary Risher What do polo ponies, dogs, pooping peacocks and NASCAR have in common? This week's podcast! Our guest is photo shoot producer and editor, Mary Risher, who does everything from acquiring animals to hiring local photographers for luxury photo shoots around the world. From her corporate days to her solopreneur work, she does a bit of everything with photos - research, sourcing and creating visual stories. Mary has been a solopreneur for 18 - count 'em - 18 years! Getting downsized from her corporate job was a tragedy, until she learned that she could go it alone and still succeed. Yay, Mary! If you want to connect with Mary, email her at maryrisher@mac.com or 317-430-3767. She can help with photo archiving as well as her other services. Photography has been a part of Mary's life in some way or another for more than 45 years. She had aspirations of becoming a photo journalist but realized that she enjoyed being a photo editor just as much. Her shift from working as a staff photo editor to a solopreneur came about as a result of a corporate downsizing. That was 18 years ago and she's been fortunate enough to work with an amazing roster of clients ranging from magazine and textbook publishers to commercial photo studios and advertising agencies. She loves what she does and can't imagine doing anything that provides her as much freedom and creative satisfaction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
Hooray! It's our 50th episode! Happy 50, SolePower! Cheryl takes the lead on this episode of SolePower as we chat about work life balance. Ah yes, the age-old conundrum of work life balance. We’ve discovered that it’s really about harmony, not so much balance (thank you Amy Ackermann!) which makes things a lot easier. This week, we chat about being the default parent and how that affects our time during the week, as well as getting our work organized for a more efficient work day. Feel like you’re the one doing all of the things all of the time? We get it. As solopreneurs, we take on a lot. Think about WHY you left the corporate world to do what you’re doing. What were your drivers? We all want balance in our lives, but sometimes it’s not possible. Running our own business helps us balance our time and energy – WE get to choose what our day looks like. How about your day? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
Going back to the woo for this episode! What fun we had with Annie Sever-Dimitri, as she shared her origin story and talked to us about picking up on animal energy as well as people energy. She's a pet psychic medium! She tunes in to people too, but we're interested in the animal talk. Having a problem with your cat peeing outside the litter box? Call Annie! Trying to connect with your beloved dog who passed 10 years ago? Call Annie! Guest Bio: I am a professional psychic medium and animal communicator whose passion is healing animals AND their people. Providing a variety of services and a flexible approach, I partner with you and your furry family to restore physical and emotional health. I work with animals experiencing both physical and behavioral issues. For humans, I offer psychic guidance, spirit communication (both humans and animals), intuitive coaching, reiki, and much more! I have an M.A. in social work, and I combine my counseling skills with my psychic/intuitive abilities to create powerful, practical services that yield tangible results. I do it all with a huge dose of humor, empathy, and joy. I also explain to you what to expect from each service, and how to get the best results from our time together. For example, folks often have no idea what spirit communication is until I tell them, “It’s talking with dead people or animals!” It’s not all woo-woo; it’s “WOW! This works!” Guest Contact info: www.laughingsoul.org 317-440-8783 Sole Power Website: solepowerpodcast.com Your hosts: Angela Jorden of Angela Jorden Coaching Cheryl Burke of Resetting Joy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
"Either you love dogs or you're wrong." -Life Is Good Brands We're excited to feature Sheryl Matthys on today's episode - she's such a strong supporter of women and their businesses. Sheryl previously owned Successful Women Made Here, a monthly event celebrating the successes of women-owned businesses. She's now the creator of Fetch A Date, an app for dog lovers who want to meet new friends, find a date, or just hang out with dogs. In a past life, Sheryl lived in New York City and hosted Leashes and Lovers events for people and their dogs. She's taken that same love of dogs and created Fetch A Date. We're happy she shared her story with us. fetchadate.com info@fetchadate.com SolePower is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Chery Burke (resettinjoy.com). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
We are so fortunate to have Ashley Butler on this week's episode of the SolePower podcast. She shares her story of starting an amazing business, MySherri, in 2021, and of its ultimate demise in 2023. If you were a female entrepreneur in the Indianapolis area in 2021 and 2022, you heard all about the success of MySherri, and how Ashley's unique business idea just took off. She made significant revenue from the business, and all seemed to be going well. Until she found a problem in the business that she could not reconcile - personally or professionally. In 2023, Ashley made the grueling decision to close MySherri, to the surprise of many. When do you know it's time to close the doors on your business? How do you deal with the loss? Ashley's story resonates with many of us as women solopreneurs and entrepreneurs. We thank her for sharing! SolePower is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
In this episode, we interview the amazing Emily Laugle, owner of Indy North Massage. She is a Board Certified Massage Therapist who's been practicing since 2010. She believes in Bio-Individuality, where every body is different, so she uses a personalized approach for each individual to meet the client's specific needs. She is also a B.E.S.T. and Spiritual B.E.S.T. Practitioner, a Certified Facilitator of The Energy Codes®, based on the work of Dr. Sue Morter, and a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Inspired by an upbringing centered in natural health and well-being, Emily pursued her passion of helping others become well by completing massage school. She helps men and women looking for relaxation or those working to overcome serious injuries, chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional traumas. Emily specializes in a variety of bodywork modalities, energy work, aromatherapy, and nutrition. She has extensive experience in working with Professional Athletes, Music Artists, Healthcare Professionals, Business Executives, and CEOs. She is committed to providing a new direction for healing chronic conditions and restoring harmony in the body. Guest Contact info: Indynorthmassage.com IG: @emilylaugle FB: emily laugle Sole Power Website: solepowerpodcast.com Your hosts: Angela Jorden of Angela Jorden Coaching Cheryl Burke of Resetting Joy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
So, you've heard of tapping, but you've never tried it. Or maybe you're a tapping pro and you do it every day. We're learning all of the tapping spots and affirmations in this episode of SolePower. Our guest is Amy Mollitor, who is a coach and an EFT practitioner. The best part about tapping? Immediate results! Tapping calms down your sympathetic nervous system - the fight or flight mechanism in your brain. Amy also just published The Self Love Journal for Wildly Creative Women, available on Amazon https://shorturl.at/cgswZ Check it out! Amy Mollitor is a Certified Professional Life Coach, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Master Practitioner, and Owner of Intentional Energy Coaching. She embraces the messy authenticity of her second season of life and shows other women how to do the same thing. She has contributed to the lives and journeys of her clients through her unique ability to blend authenticity, active listening skills, inspiration, and accountability. Her mission is to share, teach, and empower. Amy’s dedication to leading people to be their best version is woven into her personal life as well. She is the author of The Self Love Journal for Wildly Creative Women, a tool to help women remember how amazing and powerful they truly are. Guest Contact info: FB, Instagram, and Linked In - @amycmollitor The Self Love Journal for Wildly Creative Women - https://a.co/d/htBDIVa Freebie - Tapping Script for Stress & Anxiety Relief - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ldo79rGffb5xZCNxZst10FoH-QVVQU44/view?usp=drivesdk Sole Power Website: solepowerpodcast.com Your hosts: Angela Jorden of Angela Jorden Coaching Cheryl Burke of Resetting Joy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
Money, money, money....MONEH! This week we are talking about ways to fund your business. It's all about grants and loans in this episode of SolePower. We recommend quite a few resources for finding money - sba.gov, Nerd Wallet, Grants.gov and others. Because we've never talked about money on SolePower, we thought this is a good time to do it. It seems everyone is struggling with some financial component of their business. We're here to help! We found an additional resource since the recording of the show, so we're adding it here too - https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/. Private Small Business Grants https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/small-business-grants-for-women 1. Grants for women of color 2. Grants for women in food and beverage industry 3. Grants for women business owners who are mothers 4. Grants for veteran-owned businesses https://www.ifundwomen.com/grants/apply-for-grants https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/ WomensNet was created in late ‘90s to help women achieve their business dreams. WomensNet gives away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. State and Federal Government Loans Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html https://indychamber.com/entrepreneur-services/indy-chamber-programs/central-indiana-women-in-business/ Minority Business Development Agency https://www.mbda.gov/business-center/indiana-mbda-business-center Resources Nerd Wallet and Lending Tree articles https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/small-business/small-business-loans-for-women https://www.lendingtree.com/business/rates/ SolePower is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
"People are loyal to their comfort zone." "It's not about your age; it's about your mindset." This week's SolePower episode features one of the sharpest women entrepreneurs we've ever met - Cara Siletto of Magnet Culture. She's a speaker, a trainer, an author, and a damn good leader. We chat about generational differences and how they influence our mindset in the workplace, how companies can communicate better to keep their employees, and how we can become better communicators ourselves. Guest Bio: Workforce thought leader and keynote speaker Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, works with organizations of all sizes to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps and making managers more effective in their roles. Workforce Magazine in Chicago named Cara a “Game Changer” for her innovative approach to solving generational issues in the workplace and Recruiter.com listed her in their “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch,” list. She is also the author of the book, Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer. Today, she’s a highly-sought-after national speaker conducting 50 to 100 engagements annually and she has earned her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA). Guest Contact info: www.CaraSilletto.com www.MagnetCulture.com On Socials: @MagnetCulture Sole Power Website: solepowerpodcast.com Your hosts: Angela Jorden of Angela Jorden Coaching Cheryl Burke of Resetting Joy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
When you think of evergreen marketing content, you might think about winter or Christmas. In fact, the term evergreen is used because evergreen trees are full and green year-round. Their foliage is not dependent on seasons. The same goes for evergreen marketing content - it can be used year-round and is not dependent on trends or timely events. We chat this week about how you can create and publish your own evergreen marketing content and repurpose it over and over. Position yourself as an expert, so that Google recognizes you as a credible source and ranks your website higher. SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
As Gen Xers, Cheryl and I are part of the sandwich generation that will be responsible for taking care of children, while also taking care of parents. We were so relieved to find out that Christie Freeze offers a 60-minute call with families to talk about roles and resources for each member. AND she has a brand new book out on Amazon that helps families plan on their own. As the oldest daughters, Cheryl and I were also happy to hear that by participating in this proactive call, the entire responsibility is shared, not left to us to decide everything. Traditionally, women are the ones who assume the responsibility of caretaking for an elder - with Christie's program, the load gets split up! Every member of the family discovers how they can help and what their talents are for helping. After Christie's dad passed away at a young age, she was inspired to help other people plan the care of their parents. The GREAT thing about Christie's program is the resources! You don't know where to start? Christie does! And she'll share her resources and tools with you. CARE by Christie's new book, Roadmap for Eldercare: A Simple Guide Equipping You with Tools and Resources for Eldercare Ease is available now on Amazon! Check it out. DM Christie on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook to get a special treat just for SolePower listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
Have a little grace with yourself this year - no need to tackle everything in the first quarter. We put so much pressure on ourselves to "be a new me in the new year," it sets us up for failure. We're conditioned to turn over a new leaf and just SUCCEED in January. Whatever happened last year is to be forgotten! We all know that's not how life works. First quarter is a good time to re-evaluate our goals and see if they still make sense for our business. The ability to pivot and adapt is imperative when owning a business. Last year at this time, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had all sorts of great business plans for 1st quarter, but cancer had a different idea. A lumpectomy and radiation treatment occupied my 1st quarter in 2023 - I had to adapt. It was an interruption, but it took center stage for a few months. When we talked to Amy Ackermann in Episode 38, the topics of adaptability and harmony were the focus of our show. We try to create balance in our lives and we wear ourselves out. If instead we adapt and create harmony, we take a lot of pressure off of ourselves that can be used for better things. Episode 38 with Amy Ackermann https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/GsmXzaDcGGb SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
Do you hygge? What is hygge? A few years ago, the book, "The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living," by Meik Wiking started popping up on everyone's bookshelves. Hygge - pronounced hoo-gah, explores the Danish concept of coziness and happiness, and who doesn't want that? During the gray, dark winter months, comfort and contentment are paramount. It's so easy to get into a funk in the winter - that's where hygge helps. Hygge is all about being intentional with your time and community. Simplify your life and make yourself happier by exploring all that hygge has to offer - blankets, candles, conversation, and a break from all of the noise of your phone and electronics. Explore it with us on today's show! https://www.hyggelife.com/products/the-little-book-of-hygge https://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com/ SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
"Vulnerability is key to any kind of change." "It's only failure if you don't learn from it." "Should is a limiting concept and word." Ah, the wonderful Amy Ackermann. We're so pleased to have her on this week's show! If you want to feel better about change, adapting, and vulnerability, Amy is your girl. As a former HR professional, she has a lot of experience in change and how we respond to it. Should vs. Could, Harmony vs. Balance, Design vs. Default. These are all concepts we're familiar with, but do we really know the difference? Amy thinks so and we agree! As women solopreneurs, having a bit more grace for ourselves is absolutely necessary. Take our word for it! You can find Amy Ackermann at www.core-endeavors.com or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-ackermann/. Also! Check out the book We Wish We Had Known, Volume 2, which features Amy's work! SolePower Podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). SolePower Podcast theme song, "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
So, the holidays are over for another year, but your house is filled with wrapping paper, boxes, and crap that needs to be pitched. We get it! We all feel overwhelmed sometimes - especially when we're trying to bring order back to our space. Kristen Murney joins us to chat about making your space your own and feeling good in it. With a background in real estate, Feng Shui, and organizing, Kristen shares tips for getting everything in order and keeping it in order. Remember, as a woman solopreneur, you have many other tasks in your life - why not make your office space simple? tenbykristen.com https://studycli.org/chinese-culture/what-is-feng-shui/ SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com) and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message
These are a few of our favorite things, a la Oprah. Unlike Oprah, though, we're not handing out cars. Sorry! This week's show is just in time for Christmas. We share all of our favorite business tools, websites and assessments - we hope you love them too. Here's the list: ClickUp.com https://www.google.com/drive/ Podcasters.Spotify.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-enabled/id1717133743 Canva.com Marq.com Zoom.com Squarespace.com WorkingGenius.com Unsplash.com Audible.com PositiveIntelligence.com https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/microphones.html https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/ https://www.truity.com/test/disc-personality-test https://remarkable.com/ **We experienced an internet outage during the recording of this episode. Editing transitions may be a bit disjointed during minutes 20 - 35 of this episode.** It's still really good, though! SolePower podcast is hosted by Angela Jorden (angelajordencoaching.com), and Cheryl Burke (resettingjoy.com). SolePower podcast theme "A Delicate Operation," composed by Gabriel Harley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sole-power/message