Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

📖 Episode Summary In this heartfelt solo episode, Laura dives into the Let Them Theory, inspired by a popular book she recently read. Speaking candidly about her personal experiences in relationships, business, parenting, and personal growth, she shares how this philosophy has shifted her mindset and given her greater emotional freedom. Rather than trying to fix, control, or change others, the Let Them Theory is about releasing control, setting internal boundaries, and focusing on how we respond instead of trying to change people. This short but powerful reflection is a must-listen for anyone seeking peace of mind in relationships, entrepreneurship, and everyday life.     🧭 Key Points & Timestamps [00:00:00] – Introduction & Why This Topic Matters Laura opens up about reading a book that’s gone viral on social media – “The Let Them Theory.” She shares that it deeply resonated with her and sparked this impromptu solo episode. [00:01:00] – Key Lesson #1: Let People Be Letting people make their own choices—even wrong ones—is freeing. Removes the burden of constantly correcting or helping others. Applies to friendships, family, kids, and work. [00:02:00] – Key Lesson #2: Boundaries Without Chaos Quietly setting personal boundaries can reduce conflict. You don’t always need to vocalize your limits if you’re clear within yourself. [00:03:00] – Key Lesson #3: Applying It in Business Negative comments, copycats, unsubscribers are part of entrepreneurship. Letting things go instead of reacting protects your peace. Laura shares a real-time story about receiving a body-shaming comment on an ad and how she handled it gracefully. [00:05:00] – Key Lesson #4: Romantic Relationships Laura shares how letting her husband "just be" has improved their dynamic. Trying to change small habits causes more stress than it's worth. Example: “Let him be a slob” (though she notes her husband is very clean!). [00:06:00] – Key Lesson #5: Parenting Through the Theory Laura applies the concept to raising her 9-year-old. She emphasizes allowing her daughter to make mistakes and face consequences rather than micromanaging. Empowers the child to learn and grow independently. [00:08:00] – Key Lesson #6: Letting Go of Emotional Baggage Laura asks herself daily: “What am I holding onto?” Reflects on moments with friends and family where she chooses to release frustration rather than dwell on it. [00:09:00] – Final Reflections & Recommendation She notes that you are the one who changes, not necessarily others. The book’s chapters span relationships, work, parenting, and more—making it widely relatable. Laura encourages everyone to read it.     💬 Notable Quotes from Laura “Letting people be who they are gives me so much freedom.” “It’s exhausting trying to change someone. It’s hard enough to change your own habits.” “Where can I just let that be?” “You don’t always have to vocalize your boundaries—just act on them.” “What am I holding onto?” That’s the question I ask myself now.     📚 Resources Mentioned Book: The Let Them Theory https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ https://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1401971369   Connect with Laura Berens: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itslauraberens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslauraberens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-berens-b094897/

Guest Bio   Lisa Myers is the CEO and Founder of Ceres Chill, a company dedicated to ensuring the success of breastfeeding parents and the health of the world’s most vulnerable infants. In just the last few years, Lisa became a mother of two, was promoted to equity partner at an international law firm and created a company - all while enduring universal breastfeeding challenges. She struggled and failed to meet her breastfeeding goals. Through her struggles, she was inspired to invent a patented breast milk chilling thermos to help women all over the world keep their breastmilk safe and achieve their breastfeeding goals. She will never stop advocating for working women and breastfeeding families.   Summary   In this episode, Lisa Myers, founder of Ceres Chill, discusses her journey in creating a breast milk storage solution that revolutionized how working moms handle breastfeeding. Lisa shares personal stories of the challenges she faced as a new mother balancing work and motherhood. From an emergency C-section to being a partner in a law firm, Lisa realized there was a gap in the market for breast milk storage. This led her to create Series Chill, a product that not only empowers moms but fosters a community of support. Along with her experience in product creation, Lisa offers insightful advice on balancing entrepreneurship and family, while also emphasizing the importance of women supporting other women in business.   Key Takeaways   Introduction & Background - [00:00:00] Lisa and Laura reflect on knowing each other for a few years and introduce Series Chill, a brand focused on breast milk storage and supporting mothers.   The Birth of Series Chill - [00:01:30] Lisa explains how Ceres Chill evolved from a simple idea to a community of moms supporting each other. She also mentions her struggles with breastfeeding and how that led her to create the product. Challenges of Breastfeeding as a Working Mom - [00:02:00] Lisa describes the challenge of storing breast milk when she returned to work as a lawyer and how the existing options in the market didn’t meet her needs. From Idea to Product Creation - [00:06:00] Lisa talks about the process of coming up with the product idea and how she navigated through patenting, engineering, and manufacturing to bring her vision to life. Overcoming Initial Manufacturing Challenges - [00:08:30] She shares how the first version of Ceres Chill had manufacturing delays but persevered and launched during the pandemic in January 2020. Advice on Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood - [00:10:00] Lisa gives advice to mothers on how to balance their corporate jobs and side hustles. She explains that you don’t have to quit your day job right away and should ensure financial security first. Supporting Women in Business & Networking Tips - [00:14:30] Lisa and Laura discuss how important it is for women to support and hype each other up in business. They share networking tips on how to empower fellow entrepreneurs. Ceres Chill’s Growth & Impact on Moms - [00:17:30] Lisa explains the pivotal moments in Ceres Chill’s growth, including her decision to support essential workers and content creators during the pandemic. Choosing Content Creators Over Ads - [00:20:30] Lisa shares her strategy of supporting content creators instead of spending large sums on ads and how that approach helped build a loyal community. Motherhood & Entrepreneurship - [00:24:00] The conversation turns to how Lisa navigates being both a business owner and a mother. She talks about the importance of having a supportive partner and how she makes the most of small moments with her children. Upcoming Product Launches - [00:27:00] Lisa talks about the upcoming launch of a new glass bottle and how it’s designed to be functional for the rest of your life.   Quotes Lisa on the moment she realized there was no solution for pumping moms: "I was a partner at a law firm, tucking breast milk into my suit pockets and walking down the hall, thinking, ‘How is this my reality?’ That’s when I knew—this product had to exist, and if no one else was going to do it, I would."   Lisa on the frustrations that sparked her innovation: "I didn’t need another cooler. I didn’t need more bags weighing me down. I needed something that worked, something that respected my time as a working mom—and it didn’t exist."   Lisa’s advice to moms balancing work and entrepreneurship: "You don’t have to mortgage your house or leave your job overnight. Keep your options open. Always work from a place of strength, not fear."   On supporting fellow women entrepreneurs: "Women are so hard on themselves. We need to remind each other—constantly—that we’re doing incredible things. Hype each other up, because there’s enough room for all of us to succeed."   On what Series Chill stands for: "It’s about more than just breast milk storage—it’s about empowering moms to lead incredible lives while achieving their goals as parents. We give them choices and support because being a mom is hard enough."   Resources  Ceres Chill Website: https://www.cereschill.com/ Amazon Store: Search for "Ceres Chill" on Amazon for their products, including the upcoming glass bottle launch. Connect with Lisa Myers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cereschill/?hl=en   Connect with Laura Berens: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itslauraberens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslauraberens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-berens-b094897/    

Summary: In this compelling episode, Laura engages in a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Kristina Kuzmic, a mom of three who transitioned from waiting tables to becoming a successful content creator, comedian, and author. Kristina  shares her journey from creating cooking videos to being discovered by Oprah, the challenges she faced with authenticity in the media, and her pivotal decision to focus on real, relatable content. The discussion delves into Kristina's personal and professional hurdles, her advice for content creators, and her latest book that addresses her son's mental health struggles. Kristina also discusses her evolution from a control-focused parenting style to one centered on connection and curiosity, emphasizing the importance of self-care, the pitfalls of seeking external approval, and practical advice for balancing parenting with a career. Additionally, she highlights the significance of support groups for children and the need for early mental health education. Key Points Discussed: Introduction to Kristina  (00:00:00 - 00:00:44) Kristina’s background and journey into content creation. Her initial discovery by Oprah and the resulting pressures. Authenticity and Media Pressure (00:00:44 - 00:04:09) Struggles with media expectations versus authentic self. Oprah’s advice on authenticity and dealing with TV producers. Transition to making humorous, relatable parenting videos. Navigating a Content Creation Career (00:04:09 - 00:06:29) Transition from waiting tables to full-time content creation. Balancing media pressures and authenticity. Creating a mission statement to stay focused. Impact of the Pandemic on Career (00:06:29 - 00:07:37) The pandemic’s effect on her book tour and comedy shows. Adapting to career disruptions. Advice for New Content Creators (00:07:37 - 00:09:29) Kristina’s approach to content creation. Handling algorithm changes and focusing on mental health. Maintaining Mental Health and Authenticity (00:09:29 - 00:11:01) Managing the ups and downs of social media. Importance of self-kindness and authenticity. Kristina’s Latest Book on Mental Health (00:11:01 - 00:17:34) Inspiration from her son’s mental health struggles. Collaborative writing process with her son. Control vs. Connection (00:18:08 - 00:18:26) Christina’s realization about choosing connection over control in parenting. Curiosity Over Assumption (00:18:26 - 00:19:02) Importance of approaching children with curiosity. Parenting with Fear (00:19:02 - 00:19:52) Negative impacts of fear-based parenting. Being a calm and supportive parent. Listening vs. Advising (00:20:24 - 00:21:30) The value of asking children if they want advice or just to be heard. Self-Care and the Myth of Selflessness (00:21:49 - 00:23:12) Necessity of prioritizing self-care. The Illusion of Fixing Everything (00:24:09 - 00:24:53) Pressure parents feel to fix everything for their children. Support Groups and Mental Health (00:25:22 - 00:26:58) Benefits of support groups and early mental health education.   Balancing Career and Parenting (00:28:42 - 00:30:00) Kristina’s perspective on managing dual roles without guilt. Living for Self-Approval (00:31:39 - 00:32:03) Importance of personal happiness over external approval. Dropping Unnecessary Suitcases (00:33:00 - 00:34:07) Letting go of negative judgments and pressures. Notable Quotes: "People don't want to see a perfect mom in a perfect kitchen because most of us know that it's fake. Nobody has a perfect life." "The harder the day, the kinder I have to be to myself." : "I have a choice to make, whether I want to control or connect. I cannot do both." "When a parent comes from a place of fear, the kid has nobody steady now because you're shaken up." "I will not feel guilty for choosing to have a career that makes me fuller and makes me a better human and support system for my kids." "Do not live for other people's approval. When someone is judging you, they're handing you their suitcase."   Mentioned Resources Book: "I Can Fix This and Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child" by Kristina Kuzmic https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720466/i-can-fix-this-by-kristina-kuzmic-foreword-by-dr-shefali-tsabary/ https://www.amazon.com/Can-Fix-This-Parenting-Struggling-ebook/dp/B0CCNBLGBT   Programs: Tap Outs: A virtual support group for children starting at the age of four, offering sessions to help them deal with mental health challenges.   Other Resources: Website: https://kristinakuzmic.com/   Connect with Kristina Kuzmic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinakuzmic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristinaKuzmic Connect with Laura Berens: WEBSITE STORE: www.loveandfit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itslauraberens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslauraberens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-berens-b094897/   Upcoming Events Kristina is currently on a 23-city book tour. For more details on tour dates and locations, visit her website. Thank you for tuning in! We hope you found this episode both enlightening and empowering. Stay connected with us for more engaging discussions and valuable insights.  

Summary: In this episode, Laura engages Sarah Wells, founder of Sarah Wells Bags, in a deep dive into her entrepreneurial journey, from creating breast pump bags to expanding her brand into clothing products. They explore Sarah's motivation, challenges faced, and strategies for navigating rapid growth and financial hurdles. The conversation also delves into the evolution of consumer needs, adaptation during the pandemic, and Sarah's advocacy for working moms through her book. Key Points Discussed with Timestamps: Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:29) Laura  introduces Sarah Wells and discusses their shared background in e-commerce businesses. Sarah's Background and Business Start (00:00:29 - 00:04:57) Sarah shares her journey from identifying a need for breast pump bags while exclusively pumping for her first daughter to founding Sarah Wells Bags. Balancing entrepreneurship with new motherhood and quitting her job to focus on her business full-time. Reflecting on the risks taken and the immense support received from her partner, childcare, and business mentor. Entrepreneurial Spirit and Product Expansion (00:05:33 - 00:10:07) Sarah discusses her entrepreneurial spirit and the evolution of her brand from breast pump bags to cooler bags, wet/dry bags, and clothing products. Adapting to changing consumer needs, especially during the pandemic, by introducing washable and durable products. Overcoming Business Hurdles (00:10:51 - 00:13:50) Challenges of scaling rapidly and maintaining financial stability. Difficulties in securing financing and managing inventory quantities. Managing Inventory Dynamics (00:13:50 - 00:15:24) The challenge of forecasting demand accurately amidst market fluctuations. Balancing inventory across different sales platforms like Amazon and personal websites. Adapting in Business and Parenting (00:15:24 - 00:16:57) The necessity of pivoting quickly in response to challenges in business, akin to adapting in parenting. Learning from experience and understanding that challenges will be overcome with time. Advocacy for Working Moms (00:17:21 - 00:39:44) Transitioning from the nonprofit sector to entrepreneurship and advocating for systemic changes in corporate environments to support working moms. Writing a book focused on guiding managers and employers to create a supportive environment for working moms. Emphasizing the importance of dialogue between employers and employees and fostering a culture of support for all caregivers. Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship (00:26:46 - 00:39:44) Supporting caregivers in the workplace benefits all employees, fostering empathy and productivity. Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship by prioritizing quality interactions and advocating for a supportive work culture. Sarah's DIY approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of understanding every aspect of the business. Notable Quotes: "Creating a product is great. You always have to step into creating the product, but just know that it's always going to transform."  "We're never going to have it like this. There's no perfect spreadsheet... accepting that it's going to be an ebb and flow."  "What I really want is not just lots of reading, I want lots of change."  "Children appreciate presence more than multitasking."  Resources Mentioned: To learn more about Sarah and her book "Go Ask Your Mother," visit goaskyourmothers.com.   Other Resources: BIO: https://goaskyourmothers.com/pages/about-sarah-wells-author-ceo-mom WEBSITE STORE: sarahwellsbags.com Connect with Sarah Wells: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahwellsbags/   Connect with Laura Berens: WEBSITE STORE: www.loveandfit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itslauraberens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslauraberens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-berens-b094897/  

Summary: In this episode of the Time to Be You podcast, Laura interviews Amanda Fisher, a pelvic floor physical therapist from Empower Your Pelvis. Amanda shares her personal journey of experiencing pelvic floor issues and how it led her to specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy. They discuss various topics related to pelvic floor health, including common issues, exercises, bladder symptoms, and lifestyle factors affecting pelvic health. The conversation also delves into the challenges of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights and practical advice for listeners. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:46): Laura introduces Amanda Fisher, a pelvic floor physical therapist, and sets the stage for the discussion. Amanda's Background and Journey to Pelvic Floor Therapy (00:00:46 - 00:02:33): Amanda shares her background as a pelvic floor physical therapist and how her personal experiences with pelvic floor issues influenced her career path. She discusses her journey of discovering pelvic floor physical therapy during grad school and realizing the need for such specialized care. Amanda emphasizes the importance of addressing pelvic floor issues with positivity and hope. Preparing for Pelvic Floor Health (00:02:33 - 00:05:36): Amanda and Laura discuss the importance of preparing for pelvic floor health, especially during and after pregnancy. They highlight the significance of proper form and functional movements in daily activities to support pelvic floor muscles. Amanda emphasizes the need for a full range of motion in pelvic floor muscles and the impact of poor form on pelvic health. Exercises and Rehabilitation for Pelvic Floor Health (00:05:36 - 00:14:00): Amanda explains the challenges of pelvic floor exercises and the importance of connecting with the pelvic floor muscles. She discusses internal pelvic floor assessments and the different layers of pelvic floor muscles. The conversation touches on the role of stress, anxiety, and lifestyle factors in exacerbating bladder symptoms. Amanda provides insights into bladder irritants and strategies for managing bladder symptoms through hydration and diet. Overcoming Challenges and Adopting Healthy Habits (00:10:06 - 00:14:00): The discussion explores personal challenges, such as reluctance to drink water due to busy schedules. Amanda explains how the bladder adapts to increased fluid intake and encourages listeners to prioritize pelvic health despite challenges. Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship (00:14:00 - 00:25:50): Urinate every 2 to 3 hours to prevent bladder retention and stretch. Practice relaxation exercises for pelvic floor muscles to ease pain during sex. Recommended exercises include deep squats, child's pose, and happy baby pose. Techniques like contract-relax can help alleviate pain and tension. Guest's experience balancing three boys and a business. Strategies for time management and setting boundaries. Importance of being present with family and prioritizing tasks. Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of failure in entrepreneurship. Encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs to start imperfectly and embrace growth. Quotes: "Your bladder is a fast learner. Once it starts to know that you're adding extra fluid, it'll start to stretch out the length that you're holding your urine in again." - Amanda Fisher on bladder adaptation.   "It doesn't have to be perfect all the time...just start it and just build the rest." - Amanda Fisher on starting imperfectly in entrepreneurship. Resources Mentioned: Empower Your Pelvis website: empoweryourpelvis.com Connect with Amanda Fisher: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/empower.your.pelvis/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empoweryourpelvis?_t=8lZrrUrl58i&_r=1   Connect with Laura Berens: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itslauraberens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslauraberens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-berens-b094897/      

Dr. Megan Rigby, @macro_mini is a Doctorate prepared GI Nurse Practitioner, certified nutrition consultant, and owner of Macro Mini, a wellness coaching business she owns with her husband.  After competing in IFBB competitions, Megan realized she wasn't happy. She thought focusing on her physique would make her happy, but subjecting herself to different diet plans and judging her body wasn't how she wanted to live anymore. She made an important switch and decided to focus on health and nutrition.  Episode 39 of the Time To Be You podcast inspires you to follow your passions to find your purpose. Sometimes our happiness is superficial, but if we dive deep into our motivations, we'll reveal a way of life that will truly make us happy. Megan's passion for health and nutrition lead her to become a nutrition coach to help others love their body in a healthy way. It's not easy leaving the corporate world behind, but when you're passion's calling, you have to answer!    --   Bio:   Megan Rigby is a Doctorate-prepared GI Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nutrition Consultant, IFBB Figure Pro, and Owner of MacroMINI. She is passionate about educating others through her coaching, as well as publicly speaking on topics surrounding food, fitness & healthy mindset. Megan has helped hundreds of people experience great physical and overall lifestyle changes. She is on a mission to empower others to become healthier, happier versions of themselves while still enjoying food as one of life’s simple pleasures. In 2018, Megan left a corporate position as a Digestive Nurse Practitioner to open her own coaching business & has made over 400k+ within her first year. Megan has been featured in Oxygen & Strong magazines as a content creator, along with appearances on News Channel 12. She has been recognized as a top industry leader within her community.   --   https://www.themacromini.com/ https://www.instagram.com/macro_mini/?hl=en   --   Follow Laura on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/?hl=en    

Megan Reilly, @meganlreilly, mom of three, co-founder, and COO of Tippi Toe Dance Company, a mobile kids dance company that focuses on recreational dance. The business brings dance class to the kids, making it convenient for moms everywhere! The business started by her sister in college has grown into a franchise with 30 franchises. Driven by their goals, Tippi Toes has adapted over time and has grown with customer needs.   Episode 38 of the Time To Be You podcast is all about knowing what your customer needs and figuring out how to deliver it to them. When you're trying to build your business, it's important to put your plans into motion and understand that you will make mistakes. Learning to take small steps and learning to adapt along the way will help you down the path to success. Running a business as a mom is not easy, but for Megan, she gets to do what she loves all while raising her family and she loves every crazy minute of it!   --     Questions:   1. How did you come up with your business and how did you go about starting it? 2. How to Balance running a business and raising three girls 3. How does one truly drive a business so that it sustains past the 10 year mark? 4. What are some of the key things you learned while creating your business and doing it while being a mama? 5. What would you tell someone who is just starting out?   --   Bio:   Megan Reilly is a mom to three girls & is proud that they usually leave the house with a milk mustache & both shoes on! She beat her husband in a marathon which she reminds him of often. She is a registered dietitian with a masters in nutrition & has owned and operated her company, Tippi Toes, Inc, with her sister for over 20 years. Tippi Toes has more than 30 franchises around the US with plans to go international. She has survived swimming with the sharks on ABC's Shark Tank & she has written children's music that has made it onto Billboard and iTunes charts although she can't carry a tune!   --   Www.Tippitoesdance.com  https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/   --   Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/  

Katrina McCarter, @marketingtomums  is the Founder of Marketing to Mums, a marketing research and consultancy firm, and award winning online shopping sit Bubbler.com.au. For the last 15 years, she's perfected the art of marketing to moms, the most powerful consumer demographic responsible for 80% of all spending.  Companies need to make sure they're targeting the right audience to get the best sales.    Episode 37 of the Time To Be You podcast emphasizes the importance of targeting a niche market. If you don't understand who is responsible for your main source of sales, your marketing efforts won't be as effective as they should be. Oftentimes, the mom is responsible for purchasing products for three different generations.If you're not correctly targeting moms, you're missing out on a powerful market segment and potential sales! --   BIO: Katrina McCarter is the founder and CEO of Marketing to Mums, a research and marketing consultancy located in Melbourne, Australia. She is a marketing strategist who specializes in understanding mothers as a powerful market sector, through experience and research. Katrina is highly regarded for her creative growth strategies and her ability to negotiate strategic partnerships, and works with both small and big businesses to increase sales and profits selling to moms. An award-winning businesswoman and mother of three, Katrina is a sought-after media commentator and an accomplished speaker having spoken in Paris and New York in the past six months.   --   Resources:   www.marketingtomums.com.au and www.katrinamccarter.com www.instagram.com/marketingtomums   Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/    

Hilary Hendershott, @hilarythecfp  is the Founder of Hendershott Wealth Management, a financial advisory firm for women, host of Profit Boss Radio, and a Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur. After overcoming her own financial struggles, Hilary decided to meet people where they are. Not everyone can come to the table with six figures to invest, so she created 7 Steps to Wealth to help empower women to own their financial well-being. ⁣   Episode 36 of the Time To Be You podcast encourages women to own up to their financial situations. Debt, high interest loans, and other money obstacles are nothing to be ashamed of. It's time to be honest and own your financial situation, Once you take ownership over your financial state, you can work on changing your narrative. A key to financial success is to learn how to best manage your financial situation. If you start to manage your money, you can begin thriving! ⁣   Bio: Hilary Hendershott is the founder of Hendershott Wealth Management, a leading financial advisory firm for women, where her mission is to motivate women and their loved ones to be financially empowered.   Hilary hosts Profit Boss® Radio, a weekly podcast where she and her guests offer inspiration and actionable advice to support women in their financial journey. She’s also a TEDx speaker, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NBC, ABC, FOX, DailyWorth, Forbes, and Investopedia.    Hilary was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur in Silicon Valley and in 2018, Investopedia named her one of the Top 100 Most Influential Advisors in the US. With more than 30 television appearances, she’s considered the go-to personal finance expert in Silicon Valley for NBC, where they have nicknamed her "The Investor's Voice of Reason." Social links: https://twitter.com/HilarytheCFP https://www.facebook.com/hilaryhendershott/ https://www.hilaryhendershott.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarythecfp     -- Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/      

Lauren Zander, @laurenzander_coach, is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of the Handel Group, a life coaching and corporate consulting company, and author of Maybe It's You: Cut the Crap. As a pioneer of life-coaching, she developed the Handel Method which is used by companies and schools to teach people personal integrity. Why are people committed to keeping promises to others but not to themselves? ⁣    Episode 35 of the Time To Be You podcast teaches you to focus on your inner dialogue in order to find what you truly love. Lauren believes we inherit emotional DNA from our parents and that those traits are shaping our inner dialogue. 80% or more of your thoughts are negative which are keeping you from achieving your dreams. You must first recognize these negative thoughts in order to use your lower self to lead you to your higher self. ⁣     --   Bio: Lauren Handel Zander is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group ® , an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method ® , is taught in over35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School ofBusiness, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren is also the creator of Inner.U:Learn to Human Better Ⓡ , the online coaching course that teaches the entirety of The Handel Method, which has been used by dozens of celebrities, CEOs, and entrepreneurs since 2004, and she is the author of Maybe It’s You (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private and corporate clients, including executives at LiveNation, Ticketmaster, Vogue , BASF, and AOL. Lauren has been a featured expert in The New YorkTimes, BBC, Forbes, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, and Marie Claire and she is a regular contributor to Business week and the Huffington Post. Talk to a human and see if Handel Group coaching options are right for you: http://bit.ly/BEYOUCONSULT On the web: HGLife.Coach Facebook.com/HGLifeCoaching On Instagram @handelgroup   Resources: Learn to Human Better with Lauren Zander's online coaching course, Inner.U. Sign up now with your TIMETOBEYOU100 coupon and get $100 OFF! Sign up before April 22nd and also receive these free gifts: 3 coaching cheat sheets, 3 coaching videos, and exclusive access to a live group coaching call with Lauren Zander on launch day. Get Started here: http://bit.ly/BEYOUINNERU   Questions: 1. Can you give us a brief background of yourself and how you started the Handel Group? 2. What was your inspiration behind your book: Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life 3. In your experience working with entrepreneurs as well as with marriages - what are the top two things you feel come up the most that people are having issues with? 4. What really is the Handel Method? How did you develop it? 5. How do you balance running your own business, speaking and all that you do all while being a mom of 3?   --   Follow Laura on IG ! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/      

Michelle Knight, @brandmerrycoaching, Branding and Business Coach and the founder of Brandmerry.com shifts the focus inward to help people find their life-goals and business objectives. Knowing your purpose will translate into your business. Start by blocking out the outside expectations and removing comparison to focus on the inner you.    Episode 34 of the Time To Be You podcast encourages you to forget about societal expectations in order to find the true meaning of your life. Putting the focus on yourself and your inner happiness will transform your business into a purposeful one. The sooner you find your purpose, the sooner you can give your business purpose! Look within yourself to find the greater reason why and your business will benefit.    Bio:   Michelle Knight is a Branding and Business Coach who has distinguished herself as an entrepreneur by teaching the power of storytelling and its ability to unite people, especially women. She has helped transform the businesses and lives of female entrepreneurs by supporting them in tapping into their story to create a standout brand and message, ultimately leading them to living a life of freedom. Michelle is living proof that no matter what obstacles life may throw at you, or chapters that may contribute to your story, you have the power to write your own ending. As a storyteller and branding expert, Michelle supports women who are unfulfilled in their 9-5 to break free into a life of freedom. Programs include private coaching, self-study courses, and a group program that unites women to create thriving online businesses.     ---   Questions: 1. Can you give us a brief background of yourself? 2. What were you doing before you became an entrepreneur 3. Why do you choose to work with female entrepreneurs 4. How do you balance your work and being a present mom 5. How does one not compare their career to someone else's 6. How to break the habit of being a perfectionist and realize not everyone has your same vision.     -- Resources: Brandmerry.com @brandmerrycoaching     --   Interested in a free discovery call with Laura? Book here! https://calendly.com/itslaurab/discoverycall      

⁣⠀Debra Maldonado, @debrabmaldonado, is a master life coach, instructor, and bestselling author of Let Love In.  She helps awaken peoples mind for their personal development which is what lead her to find her purpose in life, to help people be happy. Debra wants people to know it's okay to feel guilty sometimes or like you're not enough, but if you're conscious of it you can take steps to manage it. You have to realize where you are may not be perfect, but that's because it's not complete. No-one really has it figured out, you have to figure it out for yourself too.     Episode 33 of the Time To Be You podcast wants to help everyone have a healthy mind. Entrepreneurs often try to use their business as a way to find satisfaction in life, a business can't fulfill that for you. In order to be truly successful and find satisfaction, you have to chase your purpose. Chasing your purpose will lead to satisfaction. If you can learn to manage your mind, the happier you'll be with all the ups and downs that life brings!      ----- Bio:   Debi is a Master Jungian Life Coach Instructor and the author of the bestselling book, Let Love In: Open Your Heart & Mind To Attract Your Ideal Partner (Wiley 2010). She is also is a columnist for Inc.com Magazine and frequent speaker on women’s empowerment and leadership and has been featured by ABC News, ABC Radio Network, FOX News, NBC News, WB2, Cosmopolitan, Natural Health, Huffington Post, YourTango, Publisher’s Weekly, Complete Woman, and Playboy Radio, among others. In her former life, she was a marketing executive at MTV Networks and various internet start-ups and then trained as a hypnotherapist and launched her own 6-figure business. She left hypnotherapy behind when she joined forces with Dr. Rob and incorporated their Jungian Coaching model which took their business to the 7-figure level.   ----     Questions asked in this episode: 1. Can you give us a brief background of yourself and what you do? 2. What is Jungian Positive Psychology? 3. For new entrepreneurs, what is the one thing that stops them from being successful? 4. How do you help others step away from their old conditioned patterns that may not be useful? 5. You talk about funnels and business stuff being great but the most being your internal work. Many of us our built to work, work, work and that will bring us success. What would you say to that?  ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣ ---- Resources https://www.facebook.com/1creativelove http://jungianlifecoach.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/debi-dr-rob-show-success-purpose-spirituality-love/id1256289625?mt=2   ---   Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/     ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀

Mitchell Levy, @mitchell.levy,  the aha guy, is a global credibility expert; he's created 20 businesses, provided strategic consulting for 100 companies, advised 500 CEOs, and is an international Amazon best selling author. Mitch discovered how to establish himself as a thought leader and is passing that expertise along to clients by creating sustainable credibility.   Episode 32 of the Time To Be You podcast helps entrepreneurs tap into their expertise. You have to identify what pain point you're solving for your customer and present it in a way that answers exactly what's in it for them. Solidifying yourself as a thought leader and clearly presenting your business to customers will have the customers coming to you. Each entrepreneur is an expert, it's all about the information you put out into the world so clients come searching for you!     ---   Bio:    Mitchell Levy (pronounced Lee Vee) is The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://AHAthat.com) who empowers experts, thought leaders, and businesses to share their genius. His superpower is extracting the genius from your head in a two-hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months or less.He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. Mitchell is a TEDxspeaker and international bestselling author of over sixty business books.   He's provided strategic consulting to over one hundred companies, has advised over five hundred CEOs on critical business issues, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company. In addition to these accomplishments, he’s been happily married for twenty-nine years and regularly spends four weeks annually in a European country with his family and friends.   ---   Questions asked:    1. Can you give us a brief background on what you do? 2. What is thought leadership? 3. For emerging entrepreneurs, what is CPop and how do they make that pain point into a selling point? 4. What are some thought leadership practices one can do daily? 5. How can we work thought leadership into social media and our business?   --- Resources:   http://mitchelllevy.com/ Instagram.com/Mitchell.Levy/   ---   Follow Laura on IG!  https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit   Interested in coaching from Laura? Schedule a free discovery call now: https://calendly.com/itslaurab/discoverycall  

Episode 31 of the Time To Be You podcast features yours truly, Laura Berens!   People keep asking me how to best use Instagram for their business. So, since I'm equipped with examples from my activewear brand, Love and Fit, I wanted to help point other entrepreneurs in the right direction!   This episode will help teach you what's needed to build up your business Instagram page to make sure you're attracting the right audience that will lead to sales!     Every business is using social media, make sure your presence is effective!   --- 1. What do I post on Instagram for my product based business? 2. How do I work with influencers 3. Should I do Giveaways 4. What should I do on Instagram Stories   --     Want to book a discovery call with Laura? https://calendly.com/itslaurab/discoverycall   Follow Laura on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/  

Rosie Acosta, @rosieacosta,  founder of Radically Loved Yoga Health and Wellness is a yoga and meditation teacher, teacher trainer, Certified Nutritionist, and life coach found her path in life through yoga and meditation. As a troubled teen suffering from PTSD caused from issues growing up, she looked internally to resolve the past turmoils sending her down the wrong path. Practicing yoga and meditation helped her go from living in a paralyzed state to learning who she was and what she wanted in life.  Episode 30 of the Time To Be You podcast will inspire everyone to make time to be still without all the distractions life can bring. Whether you're on the right path in life or you're lost and in need of direction, practicing yoga and meditation can help bring your inner self to light. There are 1,440 minutes in a day - reserve some time for yourself and start living the radically loved life you deserve!     ---     Bio:  Rosie Acosta is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher and a TeacherTrainer. Certified Nutritionist + Life Coach and Founder of RadicallyLoved Yoga Health and Wellness.Rosie Acosta has used her expertise as a Yoga + Meditation teacher to work with NFL Champions, NBA All-Stars, Olympic Athletes, as well as students in her community and as a volunteer with At Risk Youth andAfghanistan Veterans.Rosie is an expert at helping her students cultivate a life of mindfulness, presence, and intention. An East Los Angeles Native, troubled teen who suffered from depression, anxiety, and overeating and turned her life around with Yoga + Meditation.She is known as a teacher who is skilled in her ability to guide students into experiencing a deeper connection with themselves and exploring the consistent changes of life while creatively weaving in spiritual elements from her own practice and experience.   -- In all her work, Rosie teaches and practices RADICAL LOVE and uses this as a guiding force to overcome adversity. Through yoga, healthy lifestyle choices, mantra, and self-inquiry she aspires to help others find their unique gifts and fire within, she creates practices for her students and connects with people in a way that helps her students live radically loved lives.Her articles can be found in Mantra magazine, MindBodyGreen, FOX News Latino, Pop SugarFitness, Well+Good, and Evolve Fit Wear. She can be found teaching yoga and coaching workshops around the country as well as leading international teacher trainings. Rosie is also a proud ambassador for Yoga Journal, City Silence, Manduka, and Living Yoga.   --   Questions asked in this episode: 1. Can you give us a brief background of yourself and your business? 2. When did you turn into a yoga and meditation teacher? 3. What's the number one thing struggle you are seeing today in people in you teach? 4. For someone who has never done meditation, what would you say to them to help them start? 5. I'd love to talk about self-inquiry?   --   Resources: www.radicallyloved.com https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/   --   Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/ Book a free discovery call for your business with Laura: https://calendly.com/itslaurab/discoverycall  

Mitch Creasey, @themcpov is a life coach focused on helping overworked executives and entrepreneurs. He's transforming the way people think about their life and their responsibilities through mindfulness training.  Mitch wants you to ask yourself, "what is it you have to do?" to help prioritize your day and focus on what's important.   Episode 29 of the Time To Be You podcast will bring you to the realization that you are responsible for your own stress level. Take the time to focus on what brings you happiness and open up your mind to a new way of living. When you listen to your higher power, you'll be headed in the right direction. By decreasing your stress, you will be on the path to live a healthier and happier life!   ---     Questions: 1. Can you give us a brief background on yourself and what you do? 2. As an entrepreneur we have so many hats we where, how can one stay present on certain areas of their life at a time? 3. What are some simple exercises you give your clients? 4. How does one teach their staff to be more resourceful? 5. What techniques would you apply for someone leaning toward burnout? 6. How can one zone in on the most important things in their life (personal and business)     ---   Bio: Mitchell Creasey is a speaker, facilitator and coach. He helps overwhelmed executives, burnt-out entrepreneurs, and those struggling to find their "thing" get off auto-pilot and take control of their lives.   http://mitchellcreasey.com   ---   Follow Laura on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit   What to work with Laura? Book a free discovery call now!  https://calendly.com/itslaurab/discoverycall    

Dr. Jenn Chrisman, @dr.jennchrisman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and host of the Love Your Truth podcast. For over 10 years, Dr. Jenn has been working with women and evolving her practice as she grows over time. She works to heal the early wounds the women unconsciously carry from their childhood that may be holding them back in business and in life.    Episode 28 of the Time To Be You podcast validates that at some point everyone feels like they aren't good enough or they don't belong. Dr. Jenn is helping women peel back the layers of their doubt to find their truth. At the end of the day, we all have a different story, but each of us deserves to feel like we belong and we're good enough!    --   Questions asked in this episode: 1. Can you give us a brief background of who you are and what you do? 2. What trends are you seeing with women entrepreneurs in regards to similar issues and pains? 3. What practice do you teach regarding mindfulness and why is it so important? 4. How can one change their own "self-talk" if they have been negative for years? 5. How to let go of fears regarding finances and building a business?    --   Bio: Dr. Jenn Chrisman is a licensed clinical psychologist, life coach and host of the Love Your Truth Podcast. Using the principles of Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Spirituality, and Metaphysics she helps women and heart-centered entrepreneurs move beyond fear and doubt by reconnecting with their truths to unlock their highest potential. When she's not working with clients or running her workshops, Jenn can typically be found at the beach with her two kids, or at a Soul Cycle class.   --   Resources:   www.drjenniferchrisman.com and www.aperfectpractice.com   https://www.instagram.com/dr.jennchrisman/   --   Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/ Book a free discovery call with Laura: https://calendly.com/itslaurab/discoverycall  

Corina Tripon, @corinatripon Life and Business Growth Coach, founder of Ginger Root, is getting female entrepreneurs from where they are to where they want to go! She teaches women to stop trying to sell themselves and start focusing on reaching your audience in order to propel your business forward.  Episode 27 of the Time To Be You podcast inspires you to lose the safety net and follow your entrepreneurial dreams! Corina teaches us there's power in following your heart and realizing your passion. Women entrepreneurs do themselves a disservice by undervaluing themselves and second guessing their success. Truth is, women are doing amazing things and can achieve the success they deserve! Start by believing in yourself and the success will follow!     --   Questions asked in this episode: 1. How did you get into coaching and what were you doing before that? 2. What is your special niche in this vast world of coaching? 3. Why do you think most entrepreneurs give up and what can they do to change that? 4. If someone is struggling with marketing and making sales how do you implement a mindset shift? 5. What do you love most about coaching entrepreneurs?   --   Bio: Corina Tripon is the life and business growth coach behind the brand Ginger Root. Her ambition is to empower women to own their gifts and rise up with audacity in their opportunities. Corina coaches female entrepreneurs to find the flow in their hustle and freedom in God’s grace. She speaks fire and truth with a bold voice and a gracious heart and aims to massively impact the world around her. She has built a thriving coaching business leveraging social media and hosting live empowerment events in her city. Corina and her husband Branden are raising their two little boys, Cruz (4) and Cash (4 months) in beautiful Spokane WA. www.gingerrooted.com https://www.instagram.com/corinatripon/     --   Follow Laura on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/ Book a free discovery call with Laura: https://calendly.com/itslaurab/discoverycall    

Isabella Silverio, @isabella.guava Business Consultant and THE Instagram Guru learned the ins and outs of business working for startup companies. After being in the startup world she decided to start her own business doing what she knew best - how to build an Instagram following. It all goes back to figuring out what you need to be successful ahead of time. Isabella coaches people to reverse engineer their business and to plan based on that goal!     Episode 26 of the Time To Be You podcast is for all the startups out there! It's all about strategy when you're planning your business in order to be successful. You have to commit to growth and expand your network in order to grow your business. Use Instagram to its fullest potential, because if you show up for your business, your business will show up for you. Stay focused and your business will grow!   --   Questions Asked in this episode: 1. Give us a brief background of yourself and your business? 2. What were you doing before all this? 3. Why do you think Instagram is so important for businesses? 4. To a brand new coach what is the most important thing for them to do, to gain clients? 5. What is the top thing people are doing wrong in instagram? 6. What's the best way to scale your coaching business? 7. How do you stay so upbeat through all the steps in building a business?   --   Bio: Isabella “Guava” Silverio is better known as the INSTAGRAM GURU. She has built a multiple six figure online business with over 12k followers on Instagram, teaching women all over the world how to MONETIZE their platform. Isa’s zone of genius is personal branding and the nitty-gritty strategies and hacks of actually GROWING on Instagram (stories, hashtags, and more). She’s done the work and has tried and tested every method. Isabella is experienced in building start up businesses, so she gets where you’re at and can guide you toward your goals with both EASE and CLARITY. Isabella is also absolutely hysterical and is going to make entrepreneurship & instagram fun as heck for you   --   Resources: www.isabellasilverio.com https://www.instagram.com/isabella.guava/   --   Want to book a free discovery call with Laura? Click here: https://itslaurab.com/work-with-me/ Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/  

Liz Forkin Bohannon, @lizbohannon co-founder and CEO of Sseko Designs @ssekodesigns, a company whose products are all ethically produced by artisans who are treated well and paid fairly. It all started out as a fashion business and over time turned into a community of women creating opportunity for other women around the globe! Each artisan Sseko Designs employs in East Africa is sent to University to study and follow their dreams.     Episode 25 of the Time To Be You podcast reminds us that sometimes you find your passion somewhere unexpected. Liz never wanted to be fashion, but she followed her passion of improving opportunity for women which lead her to creating an artisan based fashion company! Never lose sight of why you started because your why will propel you forward. And remember, just because you face difficulties doesn't mean you're in the wrong place, it just means you're doing something difficult.    -- Questions asked in this episode: 1. Can you give us a brief background of yourself and how you started your company? 2. Did you always have a interest in fashion? 3. How does one go about starting a company in Uganda? 4. How did your appearance on Shark Tank help propel you? 5. How do you balance your role as a founder and as a mother? 6. Where do you see women in business going in the future?   --   Bio: Liz Forkin Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs. Sseko Designs is an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women. By providing employment and educational opportunities, Sseko enables women to continue their education and become leaders in their country. Liz graduated from the University of Missouri with a Master’s degree in Journalism. In 2008, she moved to Uganda to assist in the communications efforts for a youth development organization based in Kampala. While there, Liz met an incredible group of talented young women who were struggling to finance their education. After travelling the country by motorcycle to find raw materials and learn how to produce footwear by hand, Liz hired three young women and started Sseko Designs. In four years, Sseko has grown from three women making sandals together under a mango tree, to an international fashion brand that provides employment, educational opportunities and entrepreneurial training to over 50 women in East Africa. Using her unlikely story of a journalist-gone-shoe-maker, Liz shares her passion for social enterprise, conscious consumerism, social justice, creative leadership, gender equity, risk-taking, and empowering women. She believes deeply that business is a powerful platform for social change and that girls are our future. She has spoken in venues around the world including France, Estonia and all over North America and East Africa. Her disarmingly authentic and witty voice captivates and inspires her audience. The Sseko story has been featured in dozens of publications including: Vogue Magazine, Redbook Magazine, O Magazine, Shape Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Huffington Post, LA TIMES and others. Among other notable honors, Liz is a Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards finalist, the SVN Innovation Award Winner, the SXSW Eco Social Impact Award Winner, and Bloomberg Businessweek’s top social entrepreneur to watch. She now splits her time between Uganda and Portland, Oregon, where she and her husband Ben run Sseko Designs and raise their son, Theo.   --   Resources: www.ssekodesigns.com https://www.instagram.com/lizbohannon/ https://www.instagram.com/ssekodesigns/ -- Want to book a strategy call with Laura for your business? Just head over to her site and book! www.itslaurab.com Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/