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Inside every episode you’ll hear raw and uncensored conversations with amazing entrepreneurs and thought leaders who bring their best work every day despite being scared shitless. You’ll gain mindset strategies on how to brave through your fears, tactical advice to help you define your “shut up” moment, and impact-driven tips inspiring you to live and work on your own terms.
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Today's guest, who came highly recommended by former guest Nick Loper, really put my robot dancing to shame. And, more importantly, he dropped some serious wisdom about how doing more awesome shit and putting it out into the world has shifted the way he leads and runs his business. Kurt Elster shares with me how one stupid auto-correction error in a text led to an overnight success we call "Calming Manatee." Creative entrepreneurs...this episode is especially for you!
Full show notes: http://theshutupshow.com/ep131
Today's guest has a remarkable story, which is why I couldn't wait to get him on the show. I met Nelson de Witt at MisfitCon in Fargo this past spring where I learned of his story about being separated from his biological family during El Salvador's civil war and how he was reunited with them at the age of 16. Today, Nelson works on entrepreneurial art projects that challenge him to push through fear and express himself creatively while doing meaningful and relevant work that fuels his misfit spirit.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep130
Today's featured guest, Craig McBreen, talks to us about the art of breaking out. How he moved from a 3,500 sq. ft. home to a 1000, sq. ft. apartment--by choice--to escape the shackles of homeownership and reignite his life as a middle-aged, location-independent traveling vagabond. If you think you're too old to shut up and make shit happen, this episode is especially for you.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep129
Thanks to my mastermind friend Charlie Poznek, I had the complete pleasure of being formally introduced to Nick Loper, Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation. Nick is the author of the popular book Work Smarter: 350+ Online Resources Today's Top Entrepreneurs Use to Increase Productivity and Achieve Their Goals.
We had a great conversation about how he built a side hustle to create a risk-averse way to start a business while he was still working full-time. Nick encouraged us to view our entrepreneurial journey as a scientist conducting a lab experiment. Check out our fun-filled conversation to find out what Nick encourages side hustlers to do to build real financial freedom.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep128
It's rare to find other young mommy misfitesque entrepreneurs like me who've shared a similar turbulent past...from high school drop out to doing amazing work in the world that uplifts, inspires and empowers other women today. My spiritual doppelganger Laura Aiisha Haykel joins me on today's episode to talk about her journey from leaving home at 16 years old to becoming a soulful coach, speaker, singer and performer. This conversation will get you up and out of your own way.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep127
On today's episode I welcome "The Gordon Ramsey to Your Online Kitchen Nightmare" Jessica Kupferman, founder and host of Lady Business Radio. We jam-packed the show today with conversations about being a woman entrepreneur (and we're not only talking about business), the dangers in losing sight of the thing you're good at, and mimicking others instead of honing your voice and craft.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep126
It still boggles my mind that today's guest did not consider herself an author or writer until publishing book six of her collection of 12. I was so excited to chat with Honoree Corder, who was kindly referred by our friend and former guest Andrea Waltz (who taught us how to say NO!). Honoree is an executive coach, entrepreneur, author and mom who I had the complete pleasure to talk to about navigating through the mindset challenges of feeling good enough to wear all these hats. This episode is packed with a lot of practical advice to help you strengthen your confidence and hone your voice, especially when you're feeling doubtful and hopeless that you have what it takes to succeed.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep125
Thank you everyone who joined us for The Shut Up Show LIVE event on Friday. If you missed it, we brought back Amy Clover of Strong Inside Out on to the show as she stopped in my former home city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin along her 10-city national tour to bring inspiration through movement. Amy and I sat down together in-person to talk about everything that has evolved for both of us since our first collaboration over 16 months ago.
In this #shutupshow exclusive, Amy shares highlights of her brand new motivational online program--incorporating mental health + fitness to move your body and mind forward in life + supportive community of people--and offers The Shut Up Show community a ridiculously amazing offer at the end of the episode. What's even more absurd...so do I (please forgive me for not being able to do math--details on the bonus offers are included at the end of the show notes).
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep124
It's not often I get to say I talked to someone who has sat inside Shawkshank Prison. This conversation was deeply moving. So moving I was nearly in tears. We talked about finding the courage to break out of your prison--whether that is a job, relationship or health. What you didn't hear, which was equally amazing was the conversation Kary and I had after I stopped recording. I found out we were both originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and had never crossed paths till now--it took a guy from Israel (thanks Meron!) to connect us to each other. Go figure =)
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep123
This episode is brought to you by our amazing partner for almost a year now, Selz.com, who has backed us up making selling online easy, sexy and fun even if you don't have a web site yet!
Today on Shin Kicking Mondays we're going to talk about a long overdue topic. Last week we talked about showing up to do good and hard work no matter how difficult the journey can be.
This week we cover something more important: Who are you showing up to be?
If you know you have a story or an important message to tell...you don't quite know how to tell it...or you're deathly afraid to share it...this episode was hand-crafted by me just for you.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm11
In this episode of The Shut Up Show I brought on one of my newest misfit friends whom I've been following for years and finally met in person at MisfitCon in Fargo the other month. You may recognize C.C. Chapman if you've sat in the audience for his keynote speech, read the best-selling book he co-authored called Content Rules, or marveled at his photography in Misfit Journal. But today we're not talking about marketing strategy or how to create content. I brought C.C. on the show to talk about something he shared at MisfitCon, which matters even more to this community--being scared of not knowing where the next paycheck will come from.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep122
Why am I still here? can mean you're sick and tired of tolerating the BS and you're ready to step out of your current situation. Why am I still here? can also mean you have no idea whether people are showing up to consume the good work you are putting out into the world.
Whether you are feeling stuck in your current job and straddling that line or exhausted from running your own business not feeling you've made any traction, know this...this in-between stage is only temporary. Check out today's episode of Shin Kicking Mondays if you know what's good for you =)
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm10
Today I chat with my new homie, Megan Pangan, former hazmat specialist turned entrepreneur and host of Love + Entrepreneurship. I was introduced to Megan by our mutual friend and nomadpreneur Carlton Taylor (thanks C-Tay!).
I asked Megan to be on the show after our chat on her podcast. Not only is she a new and scared shitless entrepreneur, she is one of the most vulnerable people I've ever talked to (watch out James Alutcher!). That's why I know you're going to love this episode with Megan.
We get raw. We get deep. And we even get a little crazy opening the show with robot dancing and closing it with Asian peace signs (sorry, that's just how we do).
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep121
I hijacked my own platform to talk about depression and suicide prevention; something many people are uncomfortable talking about still to this day.
Back in 2011, a close friend at the time nearly took their own life. I read the suicide letter--it shocked me to the core. At the time, there weren't a lot of people talking about depression openly. So I didn't know how to deal with it both as a friend and someone who has suffered from bouts of manic depression herself.
Then I met Amy Clover, founder of Strong Inside Out, in 2013. She was on a mission to bring 30 donation-based fitness bootcamps to 30 cities across the continent to spread hope for depression and suicide prevention. All I could think to myself was Wow, I wish I had something like Strong Inside Out sooner.
If you or someone you know is dealing with depression or talking about suicide, hope is coming to a city near you. I've dedicated this episode to support strongies like you get the help you need.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm09
Today I chat with Julie Sheranosher who joins me from Lake Galilee, Israel. In Julie's previous life she served as an Israeli army captain working 18 hour days before literally breaking her back twice at 25, forcing her to reduce her workload to 4 hours a day. Before Julie finished her contract with the army, she was promoted to commander and won many accolades including best leader and best officer in her department after becoming an authority in time hacking. In this episode, we talk about different time hacking strategies entrepreneurs can use to work more optimally using methods that fit their style.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep120
I'm joined by a very special guest in today's episode of Shin Kicking Mondays. We talk about the delay of my book launch and why I was in the hospital for nearly a week. If you suffer from perfectionism, this is especially the shin kick you need. Trust me, I grew up in a household of know-it-alls so I can relate big time.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm08
Today I chat with serial entrepreneur and small business consultant Nicole Snow, founder and CEO of Darn Good Yarn. Darn Good Yarn has saved over 25,000 pounds of material from ending up in landfills by recycling it and employing over 300 women in India and Nepal to create Darn Good Yarn's hand-spun, hand-dyed silk yarn and craft supplies.
In this conversation, Nicole and I talk about how our leadership and entrepreneurial instincts start at a young age and carry us through to the "good" work we do today as socially-conscious business women. It was such sheer joy to hangout with Nicole. Pull up your most comfortable chair. Grab your favorite beverage. Get cozy with us for the next 35 minutes. You'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep119
Today's episode of Shin Kicking Mondays is sponsored by the awesome and amazing Selz.com.
I was a little worn from all the writing and editing I've been doing to finish my first book at the end of this month and also talked about losing someone too young. So this episode is dedicated to reminding us how important it is to celebrate life while we're still alive and kicking.
Also a huge thank you to Jeff Percival for leaving a brutally honest comment on last week's episode. No matter how far we've come professionally, we can still get caught up in thinking we need to wait for permission. Today, let's stop and smell the roses before life passes us by. Let's be kind to ourselves today.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm07
Thanks to my new friend and fellow podcaster, Megan Pangan, I got hooked up to Greg Hickman of Mobile Mixed. In this episode, we talk about how Greg left a lucrative job six months ago to go all-in his mobile marketing business full-time. Greg gets real and raw with me about leaving corporate and finding comfort in uncomfortable situations. He even has his own mini-breakthrough toward the end of the conversation so you don't want to miss the golden nuggets from this one!
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep118
Shout out to my fellow brave bear Mark Bottemiller for raising the question I respond to in this episode of Shin Kicking Mondays:
I'm really not even sure what to ask. I just can't seem to get any damn traction. I know what I need to do (at least some of it) but I'm having a hell of a time getting it done. Part of it is cost/risk - since I'm building a physical product, I have to buy raw materials and stuff - but it seems to run deeper than that. Of course I'm scared/nervous whatever - but I also realize that this new venture has some real possibility to get me doing what I really want to be doing. Anyway - just posting this has lent some clarity - but I'd love to hear your take... (hm, is there even a question in there anywhere?!?)
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm06
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