Riveting Rosies

In this episode I'm joined by OBM & VA Mentor: Addison Bowen. Addison is a nursing school dropout turned business owner. When she’s not mentoring VAs in Digital Creatives Academy, or teaching VAs to pivot to the OBM role you can find her working as an online business manager and building financial stability, having tripled her past corporate income in mere months while snuggling the cutest puppy ever (and frequently letting him run the show on IG stories.) Some topics we discuss are: mental health struggles & how they impact entrepreneurship putting yourself first as an entrepreneur how harmful hustle culture can be attraction marketing & learning how to call in your ideal clients You can find Addison on Instagram: @itsaddisonbowen and if you're a VA who's ready to transition into the OBM role, Addison's program The Visionary Accelerator is perfect for you!  If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

Hi friends! We're back with another solo episode and this week we're talking about experiencing burnout in your business; what is is, where it comes from, and what to do about it. I break down all the things you can experience as a result of burnout that I don't hear people talking about in the online business space.  Details about Activate Your Alignment: https://www.thepassionscollective.com/activate-your-alignment Connect with Fran on IG @thepassionscollective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode I'm joined by Intentional Marketing Coach: Lexy DeNike. Lexy is a 4x business owner with 4 years experience in the digital marketing space. She specializes in intentional + science-based marketing strategies for businesses of all sizes. We chat about the worst trends among online business coaches including: 10k months, x amount of clients in x amount of days, copying other coaches programs, etc. and some common misconceptions about running a business and experiencing burnout. We wrap up the episode by talking about the importance of setting yourself apart and showcasing your personality and Lexy's top tips for doing that! You can connect with Lexy on Instagram @lexydcoaching and shoot her a DM if you're interested in joining Stand Out and Sell Out! You can also find Lexy on her own podcast: i hate marketing If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode, we are joined by Bianca Herres; a lifelong athlete and personal trainer turned body image coach, who uses social justice and empowerment to change what wellness means for her clients. Bianca and I chat about the intersectionality of race, body size and gender in the health and wellness space.  You can find Bianca on Instagram: @coachingbyb  If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

Are y'all ready for a spicy episode? I hope so! Today I'm talking about how you can save thousands (yes, thousands) of dollars per year using Dubsado. Keep listening to find out how!  Aaand just as a lil reminder: anyone who books a Done-in-a-Day Dubsado setup or fix up will get $200 off if you tell me you heard it on the pod! DM me if you have any questions, want to book, or want to chat about if it's a good fit for your business! If you'd like to connect with me, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

Hello friends! Welcome back to another solo episode—this one was highly requested on Instagram :)  In this episode I'm breaking down: what lead me to want to pursue a different direction in my business what I struggled with throughout the process how I transitioned my services & offerings what I learned along the way + more! If you're interested in my client journey guide, you can view & purchase it here: Elevate + Automate Your Client Journey and my Dubsado course: Dubsado for Dummies If you'd like to connect with me, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode we are joined by Business & Mindset Coach: Lauren Russell. Lauren is a social media strategist and business & mindset coach. She helps women create authentic personal brands online that attract their dream audiences so they can step into their power online with passion and purpose.  Some things we discuss in this episode include:  finding a balance between strategy & flow in your business money mindset, and abundance manifestation & leaning into your intuition trusting your gut and following your path & so much more! You can connect with Lauren on IG: @withlaurenrussell and TikTok: @withlaurenrussell If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Mindset Coach: Claire Ollila. Claire is a mindset coach and founder of “freedom mindset academy”, a 90-day mentorship that helps entrepreneurs feel clear, confident, and consistent so they can grow their biz. She is trained in meditation, neuro-linguistic programming, and hypnosis... and integrates these advanced tools into her mindset coaching as well as with her undergraduate students at Adrian College. Some topics we discuss are: just how much of an impact your mind has on your life the importance of mindset as an entrepreneur how cold showers can change your life (yes for real!) how your internal reality affects your external reality tips for mindset work newbies a short meditation for mindset (39:36) You can connect with Claire on Instagram: @claire.ollila and if you're an entrepreneur who's ready to level up your business via mindset - freedom mindset academy is open for enrollment again! Send Claire a DM for more info & let her know you found her from the pod :)  If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this week's episode, we're joined by Morgan Moore; owner of @studiomooregan. Morgan is a Virtual Assistant for Brand and Web Designers who keep creatives in their genius zone by taking the business admin, back-end processes, and digital marketing strategy off designer's desks, so they can do more of what they love. Morgan and Fran met through Jessica Hawks' Digital Creatives Academy & we're so happy to have her on the podcast! In this episode we chat about: Morgan's daily routine & how she blocks her time Work-life balance; how her relationship with work has changed from the beginning of her business to now Misconceptions we had around starting a business Advice for creating a routine that works for you + supports your productivity + so much more! You can connect with Morgan on Instagram: @studiomooregan or check out her website: https://studiomooregan.com/ If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this solo episode I'm talking about ADHD in women and my experience specifically, being diagnosed at the age of 22. I talk about how ADHD typically presents in boys vs girls, why women with ADHD are more likely to be diagnosed later in life, and my experience with ADHD including my diagnosis and symptoms. Disclaimer: I am not a medical or mental health professional and this episode is not meant to serve in place of mental health care or diagnosis.  If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Sasadya of Sasadya Jayde Socials. Sasadya Jayde Socials provides wedding pros with blogging and social media management so that they can get their life back while making more money.  Some topics we discuss are: her experience growing up in a religious household and how it affected her view of the world her coming out journey which ultimately would lead to her being kicked out by her parents starting her own business + building it from the ground up moving to a new city the challenges of entrepreneurship + so much more! You can connect with Sasadya on Instagram: @sasadyajaydesocials and on TikTok: @sasadyajayde If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this solo episode I break down the top mistakes I see business owners making, and ways to prevent them from happening. I talk about the importance of mapping out your client journey, setting up automations, documenting SOPs and setting your business up for successful outsourcing! If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode of Riveting Rosies, I'm joined by Chloe Belangia. Chloe is a brand strategist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. A storyteller at heart, Chloe's passion lies at the intersection of technology, communications, and design, with experience building successful digital-first brands in the Silicon Valley and Metro Atlanta ecosystems across tech, media, retail, publishing, and hospitality. Chloe is also the founder of The Passages Project, a micro-publication for young professionals, and the host of the Passages podcast, producing weekly conversations on creativity, early-stage entrepreneurship, and professional development for students and young adults. Chloe received her Bachelors of Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in the field of Computational Media—an interdisciplinary degree bridging computer science with UX/UI design, media and psychology—and a certificate in marketing and social impact design. Some topics we discuss are: her experience moving across the country post-college navigating life in a brand new city her experience starting her podcast, Passages, and how it ultimately grew into The Passages Project her advice on chasing your dreams + how to approach new chapters of your life + SO much more! You can connect with Chloe on Instagram: @chloebelangia + her website: chloebelangia.com. If you're interested in learning more about The Passages Project, or submitting your own writing, you can check out their Instagram: @thepassagesproject or their website: thepassagesproject.com If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

Hello everyone! It's been a hot sec since Riveting Rosies was actively releasing episodes, but I'm thrilled to share that Season 2 is coming on May 3rd. This season will look a little different than last - and will include some solo eps (which I'm so excited to share!) Just a note: our handle on Instagram has changed - so if you're listening to old episodes it is no longer @rivetingrosies.podcast, but instead @rivetingrosies If you'd like to connect with your host Fran, you can do so on Instagram: @thepassionscollective or her website: thepassionscollective.com To follow along with the podcast, head over to @rivetingrosies on Instagram, and to share thoughts, feedback, or guest requests you can email hello@rivetingrosies.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

Hello everyone! For those of you who don't know, I'm Fran, the face behind Riveting Rosies. A few months after I launched Riveting Rosies, I also launched my Virtual Assistant business (https://www.thepassionscollective.com/)! I got a lot of requests to talk a little bit about my background and my journey through starting a business and getting clients + I'm happy to say that the episode is now live!⁠ This episode is also an important milestone because it also will wrap up the first season of Riveting Rosies! When I first embarked on this journey, I never anticipated how much it has grown and the connections I have made along the way that I am so grateful for. If it wasn't for this podcast, I probably wouldn't have discovered the VA world or started my business, so it's safe to say that this podcast has definitely changed my life in the best way!⁠ I'm not sure when season 2 will be coming, but I do have big plans for when it does and I'm grateful for all of the support that has come from this platform. I'm looking forward to sharing more stories from badass female entrepreneurs in 2021 ✨⁠⁠ In this episode I talk about:⁠ why I chose to jump into the VA world⁠ what my first steps were in starting my business⁠ getting booked out within a month of starting⁠ some of the important things I've learned along the way⁠ my advice for those who are fellow VAs or hoping to be + business owners in general!⁠ Connect with Fran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassionscollective/ Connect with Riveting Rosies on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rivetingrosies.podcast/) to stay up to date with episode launches and upcoming guests! For business inquiries and guest requests please email rivetingrosiespodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode I am joined by the shop owners of Seeker and Slade (https://www.seekerandslade.com/); Morgan Slade and Camille Seeker! Morgan and Camille met as college roommates and are now embarking on the journey of being business partners. They combined their skills to create Seeker and Slade, a brand for all of your magical needs. Delivering trendy theme park inspirited apparel to fit your aesthetic. In this episode we discuss: the journey of Morgan and Camille going from best friends to best friends and business partners, how their individual skills and experiences compliment each other in their business, how beneficial Tik Tok can be for marketing, and their advice to those looking to start their own business. Check Seeker and Shade out on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/seekerandslade/ Their Website:https://www.seekerandslade.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seekerandslade/ Connect with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rivetingrosies.podcast/) to stay up to date with episode launches and upcoming guests! For business inquiries and guest requests please email rivetingrosiespodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode I am joined by co-owners of Proven Pixel Design Studios (https://provenpixeldesigns.com/); Mallory Herrera and Rachael McBay! Mallory is a website designer and co-owner at Proven Pixel Design Studio. Proven Pixel is dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs find their ideal clients and make more money with a strategic website design and strong SEO. Mallory is an expert in all things tech and SEO with a focus on uncovering new ways to do things faster and better fo her clients. Rachael is a lifelong entrepreneur and co-owner of Proven Pixel Design Studio. A company she co-founded to allow female entrepreneurs to generate leads and sales through the support of a website that works behind the scenes. In this episode we discuss: the process of merging their businesses into one and learning how to collaborate, the key pieces that allowed them to recreate their business from scratch, their tips and tricks for market research, the importance of getting on calls, and the importance of having goals for your business. Proven Pixel’s website:https://provenpixeldesigns.com/ Facebook Group (Unstoppable Female Entrepreneurs):https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnstoppableFemaleEntrepreneurs Facebook Group (Worry-free WordPress):https://www.facebook.com/groups/worryfreewordpress Connect with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rivetingrosies.podcast/) to stay up to date with episode launches and upcoming guests! For business inquiries and guest requests please email rivetingrosiespodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode I am joined by online business manager & owner of The Raxx Creative ( https://theraxxcreative.com/); Bri Sanford! Bri is a virtual administrative assistant turned online business manager. After years of managing high volume clients in the retail, medical, and entrepreneurial fields, Bri started her company to allow her more flexible hours and the chance to channel her gifts. The Raxx Creative provides creative business solutions for small and large businesses worldwide.  The Raxx Creative has allowed Bri to not only work from home with flexible hours, but also allowed her time to manage her growing family of 3. Bri is also the creator of VA Fast Trak, an intense 7 week course that helps other aspiring entrepreneurs learn the ins and outs of working full time from home. Students in her course not only learn how to open and operate their businesses but are guided personally by Bri through the entire process. Helping others has always been a passion and a gift that Bri constantly shares with anyone who needs her and The Raxx Creative will continue to be a place where entrepreneurs learn and grow in the online world. In this episode we discuss: how she left her previous job and paved her way working online, the importance of catering your strategy to each client, and her advice for those looking to start their own business. Find Bri on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bri_cre8tive/ Her Website:https://theraxxcreative.com/ Her Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheRaxxCreative/ Connect with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rivetingrosies.podcast/) to stay up to date with episode launches and upcoming guests! For business inquiries and guest requests please email rivetingrosiespodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode I am joined by the functional health and nutrition coach; Alexa Hanshaw! (https://www.alexahanshaw.com/) Alexa is a wife, fur mama, and founder of Alexa Hanshaw LLC that loves coffee and all things health and wellness. She is a functional health and nutrition coach whose mission is to empower womxn to become the CEO of their stress! Alexa uses her background in Corporate America, Functional Nutrition, fitness, yoga, breathwork, and meditation to empower and inspire womxn to take back their freedom from stress. Her clients have gone from exhausted, stressed and burnt out to calm, collected and ready to take on anything that comes their way with her signature program, Stress Less Protocol, and her Slay and Namaste OnDemand Membership. The Protocol and OnDemand memberships area a total game changer when it comes to stress management and overall health! In this episode we discuss: the importance of managing your stress and taking care of yourself, her techniques to help people regain control of their mind & feelings, the importance of healthy boundaries Find Alexa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexa.hanshaw/ Her website: https://www.alexahanshaw.com/ Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alexa.Hanshaw/ Connect with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rivetingrosies.podcast/) to stay up to date with episode launches and upcoming guests! For business inquiries and guest requests please email rivetingrosiespodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support

In this episode I am joined by the copywriter + brand strategist; Rachael Weaver! (https://www.cloudnine-marketing.com/). Rachael helps coaches and online service people clarify what they do, who it’s for, and why people need to buy from them. Her process is a unique system of blending Divine Feminine and Masculine energy that allows you to be yourself and attract ideal clients… and make a lot of money in the process. In this episode we discuss: the importance of your work being in alignment with your authentic self, the benefits of becoming more intentional, how to find your ideal clients through being your authentic self, and the importance of learning your values. Find Rachael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachael_cloudnine/ Her Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cloud9marketingCO/ Her Website: https://www.cloudnine-marketing.com/ Connect with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rivetingrosies.podcast/) to stay up to date with episode launches and upcoming guests! For business inquiries and guest requests please email rivetingrosiespodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riveting-rosies/support