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022 - White Women Leading the Fight for Racial Equity with Dr. Nikki Lanier   In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Woman podcast, host Meghann Conter welcomes Dr. Nikki Lanier, CEO of Harper Slade and founder of the RAARE Women's Collective. They discuss Dr. Nikki's professional journey from law to the Federal Reserve, emphasizing her focus on creating inclusive workplace cultures. The conversation highlights the role of white women in advancing racial equity, the importance of grace and compassion, and the need for collective action. Dr. Nikki highlights the RAARE Women's Collective, which supports white women in fostering environments where racism cannot thrive. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in racial equity initiatives. What we discussed:  The introduction (00:00:02) Meghann introduces the guest, Dr. Nikki Lanier, and sets the tone for an exciting and inspiring conversation. Dr. Nikki's professional journey (00:01:38) Dr. Nikki shares her career journey from practicing law to working in human resources and then transitioning to focus on monetary policy and macroeconomics. Meeting Meghann and the birth of RAARE (00:04:54) Dr. Nikki and Meghann discuss how they met and the inception of RAARE, a program suite aimed at advancing racial equity and influencing white women. Teaching and learning from each other (00:09:02) Meghann expresses her desire to support Dr. Nikki and learn from her, emphasizing the importance of mutual support and understanding. The power of grace and compassion (00:11:33) The conversation delves into the significance of grace and compassion in addressing racial equity, emphasizing the need to focus on the intended outcome and manage racial inequity. Harper Slade and the focus on race and ethnicity (00:16:06) Dr. Nikki explains that Harper Slade focuses on positioning workplaces for a multicultural world, particularly addressing race, ethnicity, and workplace dynamics. The birth and purpose of RAARE (00:19:35) Dr. Nikki elaborates on the creation of RAARE, a program suite designed to help white women cultivate environments where racism cannot thrive, emphasizing the importance of addressing racial discussions in white households. Note: The timestamps are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the specific audio content. The conversation cards (00:22:08) White women's unique position to shape change, leveraging anger, and dispensation in time. The three P's: Power (00:23:12) Women's increasing power, influence, and resource allocation in corporate settings, and the potential to lead through the lens of racial equity. The power of divine femininity (00:24:10) Exploring the erasure of women's history and the strength of divine feminine energy.  The position of womanhood (00:25:09) The potent and underutilized position of women, particularly in advocacy and influence within family dynamics.  Proximity to white men (00:26:48) Leveraging the unique proximity of white women to influence and soften the hearts of white men in advancing racial equity. The demographic shift by 2045 (00:27:39) The impact of the demographic shift and the need to fully engage black and Hispanic people in the American dream. The economic impact of racial inequity (00:28:16) The significant economic costs of racial inequity and the need to address racism as a barrier to economic mobility. The vision of a racially equitable world (00:31:18) Creating a society where racism can't breathe, proportional fairness, and amplification of economic footing for black and Hispanic people. Teaching the history of black and brown people (00:33:17) Incorporating the history of black and brown people into education to provide a comprehensive understanding of the American experience. Remediation for racial equity (00:35:27) Addressing the residue of historical injustices through affirmative action and reparations to correct past systemic barriers. Creating a meaningful record (00:37:26) Establishing a legacy of white women's meaningful involvement in advancing racial equity through the RAARE Women's Collective.  Women-centric policy priorities (00:41:24) The potential power of women's organizations coming together to advocate for three common policy priorities with legislators. Belief in collective change (00:43:27) The need for women to believe in their collective ability to change the world and support each other in advancing racial equity. Women's Policy Priorities (00:45:49) Discussion on the need for women to unite around policy priorities, emphasizing the importance of a unified, policy-centric approach. Addressing Racism in Daily Life (00:47:15) Exploring actions individuals can take to address racism in their daily interactions, including presuming its presence and engaging in conversations about race. Policy Considerations for Racial Equity (00:50:53) Highlighting specific policy priorities, such as reproductive rights, affirmative action, and reparations, aimed at closing the gap and building economic sustenance for marginalized populations. Supporting Women in Political Positions (00:54:04) Considering ways RAARE Women's Collective could support women running for state and federal positions to advance policy goals. Examining Beliefs and Shifting Actions (00:56:19) Encouraging introspection and curiosity about beliefs to influence actions, emphasizing the need for an evolution of beliefs to drive change.  Practical Solutions and Resources (01:03:41) Promoting practical solutions, resources, and ongoing initiatives, including workshops, retreats, conversation cards, and a racial equity operative program offered by RAARE Women's Collective. Handling Heated Conversations (01:05:50) Strategies for dealing with heated conversations and seeking help in the group.  Graceful Responses (01:07:04) The importance of providing grace when answering questions and moving the needle on the conversation.  Building a Legacy (01:07:29) The role of each person in building a world where racism can't breathe and the appreciation for the organization's work.  Closing Remarks (01:08:05) Expressing gratitude and encouraging listeners to be active and grab the links from the show notes. Quotes: “We answer the question, where do white women go? And in order to meet with and work with black women who want to teach them how to do this work well. And so the answer is the RAARE Woman collective. And so we have events, live events, we have workshops, we have online learning. We have all kinds of tools, downloadable stuff that you can use. We have information.” - Dr. Nikki Lanier "There's something about our leaning already that casts our eyes more naturally on that body of work anyway. So we, we focus on these three P's. So the first P is power and power something that all women are increasingly having, not just white women, but just if you look at like any Forbes, I don't know, Wall Street Journal, New York Times social media posts, you see women moving up into powerful roles. When I'm talking about power, I'm talking about more career from a career standpoint and the PNL that we now have influence over the corporate vision, statements and visioning that we now have influence over and resource allocation that we have now influence over. More than not, if women would lead from the position of power through the lens of racial equity, it's a way for us to really frame differently the outcomes for the companies and the organizations and the departments that we're managing. So there's something that could be leveraged there. That's the first P power." - Dr. Nikki Lanier “We have tended to get rid of history and hide history. And women are have also experienced that from a space of our own divine feminine energy, which is a natural power that is very strong, but that has largely been erased from history as well. Just the power, that is women for thousands and tens of thousands of years. That's one thing that's been erased. But as as also black history been erased in a lot of cases. So women are especially upset about that when they really learn about it and start realizing what has been erased from us. So there's that power of the divine feminine that's also in there.” - Meghann Conter “It is home by home, community by community, workplace by workplace. we are seeing proportional fairness specific to black and Hispanic people plans, programs, initiatives, focus areas that are specifically designed to assure the accelerated amplification of the economic footing of black and brown people. So that means that you're going to have, you know, specific plans around, black and brown mobility inside of workplaces. you're going to have those conversations in your home about, like, the value of black people and brown people and, and where did racism come from and how do we think about, managing it and in this home, what we stand for. So there's like specific conversation, specific programs, initiatives undertaken for Black and Brown. But those programs and those initiatives take into consideration what has happened. So the other thing that would be true in the world that we're looking to create is that we are teaching the history of black and brown people. What happened to black and brown people? We're teaching that that's K through 12. Not a chapter in a book.” - Dr. Nikki Lanier   Links: Nikki’s Website - NikkiLanier.com Meet Nikki Lanier - Canvas Rebel RAARE Woman Collective Connect with Nikki Lanier on LinkedIn Learn about The Dames: https://www.thedames.co/download Qualified Women Business Owners Register for a Dames Virtual Roundtable: Https://www.thedames.co/roundtable  Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Guest Bio: Nikki Lanier Bio When asked why she has focused so much of her professional life on advancing racial equity, Nikki Lanier will tell you it was an assignment passed to her "in utero". Born to parents who were immersed in the civil rights movement, Nikki was raised on the campus of Hampton University, one of the co

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter were joined by Catherine Mattice to discuss the growth and challenges of scaling women-owned businesses to seven-figure revenues. Catherine shared her personal journey and the lessons she learned while growing her consulting firm, emphasizing the importance of building a strong team, clarifying partnership roles, and systematizing processes.  We also talked about the role of masterminding, peer support, and maintaining a balance between business success and personal life on the road to seven figures. What we discussed: [00:01:21] The importance of making and learning from mistakes in business growth and the process of unlearning perfectionism. [00:03:37] Catherine's journey as a business owner who reached the million-dollar revenue mark. [00:05:52] Catherine's team structure, the importance of building a team, and clarifying roles in partnerships for sustainable growth. [00:11:00] Catherine's focus on serving HR professionals and addressing their pain points related to workplace bullying and culture issues. [00:14:52] Lessons learned from entering collaborative partnerships, including the need to clarify roles, avoid overselling, and align values. [00:19:53] Challenges in scaling and cash flow management. [00:22:03] The shift from gut-based pricing to a more systematic approach. [00:23:41] The value of investing in the right coach and the exponential increase in business benefits. [00:32:54] Valuing and empowering virtual assistants. [00:37:00] Catherine shares her experience of strategically hiring team members to manage client workload, emphasizing the need for strategic growth and the challenges of personal resistance to success. [00:41:01] Discussion on imposter syndrome and the challenges women face in business communities. [00:44:12] The power of breaking through limiting beliefs and finding belonging in the entrepreneurial community. [00:48:16] The challenges of maintaining personal boundaries and the impact on personal and professional life. [00:52:10] The impact of success on personal relationships and the importance of maintaining boundaries and self-worth. [00:55:31] Empowerment, self-growth, and the importance of not minimizing yourself in personal and professional relationships. Quotes: “So often, the perception is that bringing in a team is going to drain all of your revenue and slow it down. And “I don't want to manage people”, you know, we hear all of these things. But it becomes something that is leverageable, that you can see the impact and the return if you set up the business model properly”. - Jessica Fearnley “I think a lot of entrepreneurs, you know, we're not good at creating systems. And so in addition to feeling like I have a million other things I need to be doing, it's not the type of thing where we're like, ‘I'm going to sit down and write out an Excel sheet on what this process looks like’. That's not how we function. We're visionaries. Right? And once I figured out that it didn't need to be me who creates the processes, because I couldn't when we all of a sudden realized we needed them, I actually turned to my assistant and that's what she excels at.” - Catherine Mattice “It doesn't matter what size the organization is, what the organization is. Once you've devised a system and process that you take your clients through, that is the point at which you achieve the next level of freedom in delivery.” - Meghann Conter “I find that to be the number one challenge that women have when they come into the Dames is the imposter syndrome that they feel. Whether they're running a $150,000 business or an $11 million business, it doesn't matter. That is the number one problem. And what's really cool is that once they come in and they come to their Think Tank Circle, which is our mastermind calls at their level, and they start hearing the challenges that the other women at their level are facing, they're like, ‘okay, I am not alone. I'm not the first person who's dealt with this’. And then they're able to say, ‘okay, holy cow, in a matter of 15 minutes, we just solved my biggest problems’” - Meghann Conter   Links: Catherine’s website - CivilityPartners.com 16 Ways You Can Be A Better Ally Coaching Abrasive Leaders Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn Guest Bio: Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, a strategic organizational development firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Civility Partners’ clients range from Fortune 500's to small businesses across many industries. Catherine is a TEDx speaker and an HR thought-leader who has appeared in such venues as USA Today, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and many other national news outlets as an expert. She’s an award-winning speaker, author and blogger, and has 50+ courses reaching global audiences on LinkedIn Learning. Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic".

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter were joined by Dr. Esther Zeledón to explore the challenges women entrepreneurs face. We discussed societal pressures, the journey to find your purpose, and the importance of aligning business with personal vision.  Esther shared her approach to helping people detach from roles and titles to envision their legacy, emphasizing self-reflection and overcoming societal narratives to discover their authentic self and create a meaningful impact. What we discussed: [00:00:46] Introducing Dr Esther Zeledón and her impactful journey, starting from her childhood in Nicaragua to her career and entrepreneurial pursuits. [00:11:42] Societal pressures and the impact of societal narratives on your pursuit of purpose. [00:17:55] The importance of aligning entrepreneurship with personal purpose and vision for creating impactful businesses. [00:18:51] Failure, purpose, and fear in discovering your mission and vision. [00:20:03] The changing dynamics of relationships and how it relates to personal and professional growth. [00:23:34] Individual and team alignment with mission, vision, and purpose in various settings, including corporate and personal relationships. [00:27:05] Esther discusses her work with NGOs and students, emphasizing the importance of clarity and alignment in achieving their missions and personal growth. [00:29:55] The journey of self-knowledge, understanding narratives, and the impact of self-discovery on serving others. [00:33:24] Exercises to help you overcome fear and find purpose, emphasizing the need to detach from current circumstances and envision a larger legacy. [00:37:45] Visualizing your desired life and removing accolades from your visions. [00:40:22] Starting with the legacy picture and flipping the approach to avoid pressure and work out the outcome. [00:45:56] Discussion on what global problems we would solve and the problem-solving process. [00:52:48] Esther shares where to find her book and announces the upcoming release of the Spanish version of the workbook.   Quotes: “It was almost like this whole constraint around me. And even when I left that job, and I'm sure so many of the listeners can relate, and to entrepreneurship, how many people told me, you're making a mistake, you're giving up something that everybody wants and covets. … It's hard when you hear those things because you're like, am I? I don't know, am I being ungrateful? Am I being selfish? Right? And I had to sit there and say, actually, I'm not, because I'm going to create something bigger and it's going to have space for the people in that organization, but also create the space for everyone else outside.” - Dr. Esther Zeledón “I don't believe in the word failure because you're heading towards a mission vision. You’ve got to test, like I see it more like a science experiment. You’ve got to test all these different ways of getting to that vision. It's just a test. It's like it failed. Not you failed.” - Dr. Esther Zeledón “If only 20% of the people in the world know what their purpose is, I would say the 80% it's because they're afraid to actually look for it, because they don't think that they'll ever find it, and/or they'll figure out that their purpose is something completely different than what they're doing.” - Meghann Conter “If you are going to be a successful entrepreneur, you realize that you have to have an attachment to your vision for the world as an individual and ideally speaking your business should be attached to that vision, and the mission that you have should be a vehicle that helps you get toward that vision, because then you're actually living in impact, you're living in purpose, you're living in power, and you've created something that's bigger than yourself.” - Meghann Conter “It's like the more things change, the more things stay the same. I think as we get more rooted and I imagine for all of us here talking today and probably for our listeners as well, the more you are in entrepreneurship, it's that journey inwards, isn't it, that we need to understand ourselves better because when we have a problem, the business has a problem. And there's always that kind of parallel.” - Jessica Fearnley   Links: Connect with Esther on LinkedIn Follow Esther on Instagram Esther’s Book - Creating Your Limitless Life Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn Guest Bio: Dr. Esther Zeledón (Dr. EZ) is a master of making dreams work. Her pioneering work as an international diplomat, scientist, and life coach has proven to work for people of all cultures and across communities, corporates, and countries. Dr. Esther Zeledon has created a formula for balanced success and brilliant productivity that everyone can use to create a limitless life.

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter were joined by Teresa Vozza, an award-winning leadership expert and executive coach. We explored the nuances of resilience, particularly for women leaders and entrepreneurs. Teresa shared her journey through burnout and the importance of managing energy, reframing failure and building resilient leadership. We discussed somatic practices, trauma-informed approaches, the importance of self-trust and the need to integrate grounding techniques into leadership for long term success and adaptability. What we discussed: [00:01:09] Introducing Teresa as an expert in resilient leadership. [00:02:26] Teresa shares her personal experience of burnout in a corporate setting, leading to her journey of understanding resilience and energy management. [00:04:48] Teresa’s transformation journey and the shift to entrepreneurship. [00:08:34] Challenges and warning signs of burnout. [00:10:21] Reclaiming resilience and the impact of societal expectations and support on resilience. [00:13:55] The need for leaders to understand and manage their energy and the potential impact of using the term "resilience" loosely. [00:16:46] Three tips for building a foundation of resilience, adaptability, and agility for corporate leaders. [00:19:55] The importance of somatic orientation, intelligent energy management, and short-term focus for entrepreneurs in building resilience. [00:23:08] Recognizing and adapting to the right business model for sustainable entrepreneurial success. [00:25:34] The depletion to renewal grid and the importance of identifying what depletes energy and finding ways to renew it for increased income and satisfaction. [00:27:14] Self-trust in building resilience, overcoming fear, and avoiding burnout, particularly for women entrepreneurs. [00:31:46] The need for leaders to understand the mind and brain functions, behavioral flexibility, and the importance of embodied leadership in the face of global and local pressures. [00:39:49] Discussion on the unique and universal impact of the pandemic, potential unaddressed trauma, and the need for resilience in facing mass depletion and trauma release in the future. [00:45:28] Direct messages to ideal clients, addressing desires, fears, and the importance of focusing on deep desires. [00:47:53] Teresa’s message to burnt-out corporate executives, emphasizing the need for self-investment and gaining clarity before making career decisions.   Quotes: “So much of resilience is about what I like to call intelligent energy management. It's not just self-care and the process of taking bubble baths. It's great if that floats your boat, I'm a big fan myself, but it's really a process of asking yourself, where is my energy right now? In my business, in my role, in my family? And where am I leaking? Where do I need to plug the leaks?” - Teresa Vozza “We don't need more learning opportunities. That's not what resilience is. The way I like to look at resilience is it's this ability to resource yourself in the moment, to know what it is that you need so that when crisis, adversity, volatility, whatever hits, you are able to meet the occasion. It doesn't mean you don't get ruffled, it doesn't mean that you don't experience some levels of stress. It just means that you have the bandwidth and the capacity in the tank to be able to meet the challenge.” - Teresa Vozza “I was actually just looking up the definition of resilience, because it's interesting how the way that you interpret a word is so important. So it's either the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties in toughness, or the ability of a substance or object to bring it back to shape or elasticity. … If you build a foundation by being an adaptable and agile leader, aka you are somebody that has elasticity and you have flexibility, you are going to be better equipped to just think about, you know, handling a ball coming at you and you’re elastic it's going to bounce off, whereas you're rigid and it's going to just leave a mark.” - Meghann Conter “That's definitely something that I speak to women about often - Just that sense of ‘I trust myself’. Something that I often hear clients say is like, ‘I don't know what to do’. And the thing I always want to say is, ‘yeah, you do’. You do know what to do, but you don't trust yourself or you're not able to listen, or you're moving too fast and you can't kind of pick up the signals that your body is sending you. But I do think there's a huge piece there about self-trust. I think that builds a ton of resiliency because ultimately then we don't need to look outside of ourselves.” - Jessica Fearnley Links: Teresa’s Website: teresavozza.ca Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn Follow Teresa on Instagram Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn Guest Bio: Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, executive coach, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 company. She is on a mission to help organizations build a culture of deep resilience and integrated leaders. Teresa’s thought leadership can be found in leading magazines like Fast Company, Collective World and Women of Influence. She is also a wife to Greg, and mother to two fabulous kids, Connor, and Isabel.

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter were joined by Corina Goetz, an expert in Middle Eastern business culture. Corina shared her insights on the evolving business landscape in the Middle East, where young populations are eager for new products and personal development opportunities. She highlights the region’s openness to global business and the importance of cultural understanding for successful expansion. We also discussed the potential for international growth and the significance of niche markets, emphasizing the need for women entrepreneurs to embrace global perspectives and support each other in reaching higher business milestones.    What we discussed: [00:01:12] Introducing Corina and her business growth journey. [00:04:06] Mindset and self-development during COVID-19. [00:08:59] Navigating global business and cultural differences. [00:13:31] The absence of knowledge about the Middle East and the importance of cultural understanding. [00:16:57] The significance of global development, entrepreneurship, and opportunities in the Middle East compared to the economic challenges in the UK and Europe. [00:22:59] Understanding and targeting different markets intentionally, and the impact of cultural differences on business. [00:25:54] Insights into women's business ownership, education, and decision-making in the Middle East, and the misconceptions about the region. [00:29:48] Generational changes in the Middle East. [00:33:00] Exploration of various business opportunities in the Middle East, including healthy eating, tourism, and cutting-edge products and services. [00:35:42] Making connections and practical steps for reaching out and connecting with businesses. [00:38:45] The mindset challenges faced by women business owners in the Middle East, including the feeling of being misunderstood and the impact of cultural perceptions. [00:41:30] Social media platforms used by entrepreneurial women in the Middle East for networking and promotion. [00:44:05] Pricing sensitivities, quality, and exclusivity in business transactions. [00:51:28] Resources and guidance for women interested in expanding their business globally.   Quotes: “And just to go back to Saudi Arabia… there's so much opportunity there, and it's so exciting because they have such a young population and they are so technologically advanced. I mean, like internet coverage is at 99%. Over 90% of people are on social media, like everything is on social media there. And people know about stuff that we sometimes even don't know here. And they are in this transition phase where they're opening up the country from being very closed and it was really difficult to go, and you couldn't even get a tourist visa, to where you now can get a tourist visa on arrival.” - Corina Goetz “63% of the Saudis are actually under 30 years old. So they have to get skills, they have to learn things from people that have done different things, you know, like personal development. These are all things that have just such a massive opportunity out there. And I don't think people realize and I think not just in Saudi, but if you look at obviously the UAE and like Dubai is a little bit more advanced with some of these things, but you have Qatar and you have all of these different places that people may never even have heard of, and there is one thing there they want to invest in into their countries, and they have the money to do that. So it's a really great way of expanding your business and looking at new markets.” - Corina Goetz “When we apply that to the whole global perspective, there are so many places that we maybe haven't even been to or wouldn't think of where there are just these booming markets that really require the expertise that we can bring.” - Jessica Fearnley “That journey from 6 to 7 figures and surrounding yourself with other women who are impassioned by business growth, who are impassioned by personal growth, and who are in active pursuit and active ‘taking in’ of that information are transforming our lives and transforming therefore our families, therefore our local communities, therefore our national communities, and then the world.” - Meghann Conter   Links: Corina’s website: www.star-cat.co.uk Corina’s newsletter: https://star-cat.uk/newsletter-8659 Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn   Guest Bio: Corina Goetz, founder of Star-CaT, is deeply passionate about the Middle East and the realm of hospitality. With a background in the luxury hospitality sector, she recognised the importance of fostering a comprehensive understanding of the Middle East - its history, culture, and traditions - among companies operating in the region or looking after HNW clients from this part of the world. Our core mission is to build bridges between the Middle East, specifically the Gulf and the West and dispel stereotypes.

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter discuss strategies for women business owners to thrive during economic uncertainty. We share our personal experiences from past recessions, emphasizing the importance of understanding finances, continuous growth, and adapting marketing strategies.  We also talk about the need for resilience, serving client needs, and leveraging networking and relationships, as well as self-care and emotional regulation in business decision-making. Self-care isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a business strategy! What we discussed: [00:01:28] Tips for women business owners to start the year strong, regardless of economic conditions or political climate [00:03:25] Maintaining an open mindset and being open to opportunities [00:04:55] The necessity of personal and business growth, including the importance of continuous learning and up-leveling [00:08:49] Cash flow and reserves for business recoverability and building a stronger financial position [00:13:55] Financial advice and planning [00:16:10] Experiences and lessons learned during the 2008-2009 recession [00:21:28] Resilience and self-trust in navigating challenging times in business [00:24:11] Analyzing client data to understand changes in target market [00:28:32] Serving at the Highest Level  [00:31:59] The importance of self-care and managing emotional well-being during challenging times [00:34:43] Power partners, referrals, and paying it forward in business growth   Quotes: “I think that understanding what your clients are going through, and for people listening who work with organizations, understanding the pressures in that organization, the organizational objectives and key priorities, to me, that is the most important thing we can be doing when it comes to surviving in any economy, because that will determine directly what you need to be offering and what you need to be charging. I think that there are opportunities in all economies, but it's about understanding what people are looking to invest in and what they aren't.” - Jessica Fearnley “Especially as women, we have a really hard time naturally asking for what we need. So don't let yourself go one more time wasting that beautiful question that good connectors and good power partners ask, which is how can I support you right now? What can I do for you? Don't let that question just fall… Get it out there and get yourself visible.” - Meghann Conter Links: Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter were joined by Susan Frew, professional speaker, emcee and TEDx speaker. In addition to her extensive work in entrepreneurship, Susan has also delved into the exciting world of AI.  We talked about succeeding in any economy with the help of AI and how you can use AI in so many areas of your business to improve and streamline. AI is becoming bigger and more important in the business world so mastering it will make your business much more efficient and put you ahead of your competitors. What we discussed: [00:01:33] Introduction to Susan Frew and her diverse entrepreneurial skills, experience and enthusiasm for AI [00:05:05] Implementing AI in business operations [00:09:56] Systemizing business processes with AI [00:14:33] AI's role in improving bookkeeping efficiency  [00:18:43] The importance of understanding different roles in the business [00:21:10] Using AI in customer service [00:23:10] AI implementation and streamlining operations [00:25:08] Adopting AI for staying competitive in the business landscape [00:30:01] AI security and data privacy [00:36:55] Leveraging AI for revenue generation, particularly in marketing strategies [00:40:28] Team member adoption of AI [00:43:22] The importance of human leadership alongside AI technology for business success [00:48:17] Embracing neurodiversity and the potential of AI [00:53:16] Identifying business areas for improvement   Quotes: “If you're a person who gets to the end of the day and you're exhausted because you had so much to do, this [AI] is going to help you; it's like it is your buddy.” - Susan Frew “Your competitors are going to get on the ball with AI. So you have choices. We all have choices, right? You could be like, you know, I'm not going to go down this road and it's time for me to put my feet up and retire or sell or move on or what have you. And that is fine. You do you. However, if you plan to stay in business in the next ten years, you need to get on the program.” - Susan Frew “You can never be afraid to jump back into the operations role, into the dispatcher role, into the accountant role, into the bookkeeper role. And Susan's done that with her business this year, really taking over and looking at every single aspect of the business and making sure that it is streamlined and the processes are updated so that the business can run efficiently and she can cut expenses where they're unnecessary.” - Meghann Conter Links: SusanFrewSpeaks.com Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn Guest Bio: With over two decades of experience as a professional speaker, emcee, and TEDx speaker, Susan is dedicated to equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge and strategies they need to thrive in the modern business landscape. In addition to her extensive work in entrepreneurship, she has also delved into the exciting world of AI. Susan’s exploration of AI’s impact on businesses and industries is a topic she is excited to share with audiences, bridging the gap between technology and real-world applications. Find out more about Susan at SusanFrewSpeaks.com.

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter are joined by Precious Williams, CEO of Perfect Pitches by Precious, LLC.  We discussed how we can embrace our uniqueness and build a supportive network to unlock doors to unprecedented opportunities and success on the journey to seven figures.  We also discussed the value of attending high-ticket events, the power of pitching and the importance of strategic networking. Relationships are the key to success, and we explored how to nurture those connections that truly matter.    What we discussed: [00:01:24] Unlocking doors to success and the importance of finding your own lane and dominating it. [00:10:41] Embracing and celebrating your individuality and uniqueness, regardless of being an introvert or extrovert. [00:11:51] The power of high ticket events to build real connections for business success. [00:21:14] Being strategic in choosing networking groups and events. [00:23:55] The power of pitching and evolving in business. [00:30:49] The importance of building a supportive network and attending different events, both industry-specific and charitable. [00:33:52] Overcoming fear and taking risks in pursuit of success. [00:41:15] Making a strong impression in virtual spaces. [00:45:28] The Big Ask and having strategic goals. [00:58:09] The role of intuition and waiting for the right moment, as well as giving without expecting anything in return. [01:01:27] The importance of taking imperfect action. [01:03:25] Supporting friends and being of service.   Quotes: “Unlocking the doors to success and having the keys to success is also just having a network. Creating a network where people feel safe around you, that they know they're going to get the real deal, and that you can go to them in a safe space and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly. And it doesn't stop how they see you. You're still fantastic. You're still amazing. But this is the network that loves you regardless of the good, the bad and the ugly and will vouch for you. No matter what.” - Precious Williams “I often say, go where you're celebrated, not tolerated, and sometimes you don't know where you're going to be celebrated. And that's why you try different rooms.” - Precious Williams “As women, I think we are programmed to kind of put ourselves in places where we're not valued. And instead of being like, ‘this room is the wrong room’, we tend to go, ‘I'm the wrong person’.” - Jessica Fearnley “It's really interesting how even from the very beginning, when I started Denver Dames… [I decided] I'm going to interview women running seven and eight figure businesses. That's what I'm going to do, because I want to demystify this mark so that women can see that you don't have to have two heads or six arms in order to do it. So I would bring these women into our events in Denver, and that's what we still do, and interview them and just have them describe what are the keys that they feel to getting to that level.” - Meghann Conter   Links: Connect with Precious on Linkedin Rainmaking 101 – From Day 1 – The Book Perfect Pitches by Precious: perfectpitchgroup.com Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn   Guest Bio: Want to learn how to take your sales, investor, or elevator pitches from trash to straight CASH?  Or have your prospects throwing money at you every time you open your mouth?  Then, it's time to learn how to convert conversations into currency with the Pitch Queen, Precious L. Williams. Her company, Perfect Pitches by Precious, teaches you the tools and tenacity to pitch with power, sell with storytelling, and develop a masterful mindset for communication. It’s time for you to learn how to #SlayAllCompetition Precious busts norms and shifts perspectives to help teams own their awesome and bring out their “wow” factor.  Your leaders and teams will up their game — on their terms — in order to develop the cunning, clarity and confidence that’s been inside them all along. What’s more, they’ll get unstuck and discover a renewed and refreshed energy to own the mindset of the pitch in a way they never thought possible. If you’re ready to go from milquetoast to memorable, attracting and captivating your prospects while closing the sale in an authentic way, it’s time to #pitchforprofit And you can bet, you’re going to have fun doing it! Precious L. Williams is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion. She has also been featured on "Shark Tank," CNN, Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Essence Magazine, the movie "LEAP." Her current clients include Microsoft, LinkedIn, Google, NBCUniversal, Federal Reserve Bank, Intuit Quickbooks, Yelp, Harvard University, and more. Precious is a dynamic international professional speaker, effective corporate trainer and 4X 1 bestselling author.

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter are joined by Aga Bajer, founder and CEO of CultureBrained®, a boutique consultancy on a mission to make work synonymous with fun, meaning and belonging.  We discuss the importance of building a positive company culture, highlighting three pillars of a healthy work environment: enjoyment of work, collaboration and meaning.  We also discuss the importance of aligning with company values, learning from failures, respecting employees, and understanding their needs, and share our practices for creating a positive work environment.   What we discussed: [00:02:48] How entrepreneurs often unconsciously create toxic cultures and the need for intentionality in shaping company culture. [00:09:11] The three pillars of a healthy work environment.  [00:10:28] Creating a culture where people can do their best work. [00:13:01] Finding the right balance between challenging oneself and having the necessary resources and support to succeed. [00:14:12] Creating a sense of fun and collaboration in teams. [00:25:06] The importance of shaking up patterns and defining values in creating a positive company culture. [00:27:46] Using storytelling exercises to co-create values with the team. [00:34:57] Belonging and psychological safety in the workplace for performance and well-being. [00:37:29] Learning from failures, taking calculated risks, and feeling aligned with organizational values in building a healthy culture. [00:48:45] Treating team members as they want to be treated and understanding their preferences for feedback, autonomy, and check-ins. [00:53:03] The never-ending journey of building a healthy culture.   Quotes: “Never think that it's too early to be intentional about your culture. If you have one employee it's the right time to be intentional because culture is a little bit like scrambled eggs, you know when you scramble them it's quite difficult to unscramble. So being intentional, starting right, building that right foundation, it's never too late. It's a little bit like planting a tree - the best time for it was 30 years ago. The second best time is today.” - Aga Bajer “I think that there are some really exciting and important things that we need to have consciousness of as we are building our businesses, because we don't build a bad culture on purpose, but we do it without realizing, because we're building it without realizing that that's actually what we're doing.” - Jessica Fearnley “My top two values are fun and love. And so everything that I've created in the Dames is all about a culture of fun. In fact, we have an annual funference instead of a conference that we just had last week. So fun is a crucial ingredient embedded into the culture of my community.” - Meghann Conter   Links: Find out more about Aga and CultureBrained at agabajer.com Connect with Aga on LinkedIn Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Connect with Meghann on LinkedIn Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn   Guest Bio: Aga is the founder and CEO of CultureBrained® - a boutique consultancy on a mission to make work synonymous with fun, meaning and belonging.  She has been recognized as Top Culture Change Voice by LinkedIn.  Aga is passionate about cultivating thriving cultures where people do their best work and solve wicked problems together. Before establishing CultureBrained®, she led consulting teams in companies like Hay Group, Korn Ferry, and PwC. In the past 20+ years, Aga helped hundreds of clients to attract, hire, develop and retain A+ talent, accelerate personal and business growth, drive impact and create legendary cultures that scale. Aga is also the founder of a one-of-a-kind, global community for Culture Leaders, the CultureBrained, where members connect with outstanding peers to discover new ways of cultivating thriving cultures at scale in the brave new world of remote and hybrid work. She is the author of Building and Sustaining a Coaching Culture and the creator and host of one of the most popular podcasts on culture, the CultureLab. Aga has worked with senior leadership teams of many major organizations, startups, and scaleups. Her client portfolio includes Microsoft, AWS, Nordea, ANZ, Ideo, Toyota, Porsche, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Citibank, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Leo Pharma, Hellenic Bank, Eurolife, Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank, Wargaming, Sanofi, Amdocs, SAP, Mambu, and many others. For more information, you may visit www.agabajer.com

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter discuss unleashing your million-dollar mindset and our personal experiences with shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.  We discuss our personal stories of how embracing abundance has transformed our lives and businesses, and emphasize the importance of trusting oneself, following intuition, and letting go of limiting beliefs.  We also talk about the role of feminine energy, vulnerability, and authenticity in the journey to abundance, the power of personal growth and the importance of not settling for less than one's true desires. What we discussed: [00:01:28] Exploring the shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset [00:08:34] The importance of embracing forward progress and evolving into a higher level of success, even when it means letting go of your old self and embracing your new self [00:12:25] Trusting yourself and making decisions [00:18:08] The unique calling of entrepreneurship and the need to let go of certain things to pursue higher levels of success [00:26:37] The growing pains of upleveling  [00:28:30] Breaking the power of shame and understanding the importance of vulnerability [00:34:59] How the journey of personal transformation is more powerful than the end goal of becoming a millionaire [00:35:54] Connecting to deeper purpose and understanding that there is something bigger out there that you’re intended for [00:41:00] Recognizing triggers and cultivating self-belief  [00:46:15] Rejecting scarcity and choosing abundance  [00:49:25] The importance of rest and recuperation [00:52:06] Being part of a community that encourages abundance and personal evolution Quotes: “I love the adventure of abundance and I love the opportunity that it gives to see everything from a different perspective.” - Jessica Fearnley “I passionately believe with everything, it is possible to have all the abundant finances that you want and see a successful thriving business, but to reject all of the scarcity limitations.” - Jessica Fearnley “Everything shifted for me in the most positive way possible because I was choosing for the abundant me and choosing for what my heart truly wanted and what my intuition had been telling me for years, which was ‘the coaching model is not the model that you're meant for. You're meant for something different.’” - Meghann Conter Links: Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter are joined by Heather Roberts, a successful entrepreneur and business mentor who specializes in helping high-achieving women create a business that aligns with their busy lifestyle. We discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs as their businesses grow and offer practical strategies for addressing these challenges. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-prioritization, building a positive company culture, hiring the right team members, being true to oneself and finding purpose in business and life.   What we discussed: [00:00:00] Introducing Heather and the accidental start of her first company [00:02:32] The story behind Heather’s podcast title, "Boundaries, Business, and Boobs" [00:08:59] The importance of self-prioritization and setting boundaries to ensure self-care and personal goals are prioritized [00:11:35] The why behind running larger businesses  [00:18:33] Feeling overwhelmed by business growth [00:19:31] Maintaining a healthy relationship with the team [00:21:59] Reevaluating company culture and values [00:27:33] Understanding the importance of hiring complementary team members  [00:29:09] Shifting mindset to a leadership mindset [00:33:30] Creating and living an intentional company culture, and the importance of accountability and feedback  [00:39:20] Avoiding control freak tendencies and financial sacrifices  [00:45:32] Helping women find their space in the world, overcoming fear and maximizing potential   Quotes: "Women of a certain age, and you know I'm 52 years old, we were always taught to be the good girl, to be nice, don't be ugly and say something ugly, and all of those things really do kind of diminish us as women. And I think we carry that into our entrepreneur life and further make ourselves smaller by feeling like we have to do everything for everyone, and so I think that people pleaser in most of us is another thing that actually does make us smaller because anything that's important to us is the last thing that happens on the list." - Heather Roberts "I think sometimes there’s a huge pressure on us as leaders to be more, be impressive, be bigger… I often find the biggest challenge is to be self-accepting and to play to my strengths instead of feeling like I've got to take on a ton of strengths that I don't actually have." - Jessica Fearnley   Links: Heather Roberts, Founder Extraordinary Women: https://www.extraordinarywomen.co/ Boundaries Business and Boobs: https://www.boundariesbusinessandboobs.com/ Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com   Guest Bio: Heather Roberts is a successful entrepreneur and business mentor who specializes in helping high-achieving women create a business that aligns with their busy lifestyle.  With over 16 years of experience in building and exiting successful seven-figure businesses, including RSG Sales, an e-commerce agency and E by Design, a top 5 pillow supplier with Wayfair, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.  Her approach involves implementing efficient systems, ensuring the right team dynamic, and focusing on revenue-generating activities, while also offering guidance on prioritizing personal needs and overcoming limiting beliefs. Heather is passionate about helping women customize their lives and businesses to fit their unique needs and desires. Heather is also the host of the podcast, Boundaries, Business, and Boobs, for women leaders who are looking to break free from traditional expectations and find time for themselves.

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter are joined by Kaitlyn Carlson and Candy Barone to discuss the benefits of using human design and the enneagram to make better leadership and wealth decisions. We share personal experiences of how these tools have helped us understand ourselves and others better, and how human design and the enneagram can be used to attract the right clients and redefine marketing strategies. We also offer insights and perspectives on leadership and wealth-building through the lens of human design and the enneagram.   What we discussed: [00:00:00] Introducing Kaitlyn and Candy - Discussing making better leadership and wealth decisions with human design and the enneagram. [00:03:15] Overview of the Enneagram, a personality assessment tool with nine numbers that reveal subconscious motivation and sense of worthiness. [00:07:08] Overview of Human Design, a comprehensive way to look at energetic blueprint and DNA wiring. [00:11:41] Enneagram and Personal Growth. [00:17:12] Enneagram and Human Design for better leadership and relationships. [00:24:50] Understanding ourselves and others and integrating self-awareness into leadership. [00:28:41] Financial planning for achievers and challengers and understanding our money stories. [00:40:51] Wealth Creation for Everyone - Kaitlyn Carlson talks about her company, Theory Planning Partners, which helps people create wealth regardless of their current assets. [00:42:15] Activation Container and Energetic Blueprint - Candy Barone explains her activation container framework, which helps people create a strategy for their life and business while taking into account their unique energetic blueprint. [00:48:19] The importance of time in investing and creating wealth, and the habits that lead to success.   Quotes: "Almost anytime people say to me alright I want to become a better leader, what should I do? I say have you done any of these tests? And if you haven't I would work with a coach to help you really not only take the test but understand yourself and then start living from that space because your leadership will almost immediately get better just by the fact that you understand yourself." Meghann Conter "Leadership is everyone's opportunity. It is everyone's responsibility. And the only way you can show up from a leadership position with others is by leading yourself first. And so if I could offer anything, it's what do you need to do right now to lead yourself in a way that's gonna be the next evolution or elevation of who you are?" Candy Barone "When you start to realize like, wow, everyone's looking at the world through a different lens, it can just be so helpful." Kaitlyn Carlson "I think the other dimension to human design is it's teaching us how to be with others. It's teaching us how to sort of show up in a way which is authentic to ourselves, but also takes account of the nuances present in the room when we're with our teams, when we're with our families, when we're with our partners. It's kind of like how do we be in the world around other people to greater benefit and effect?" Jessica Fearnley   Links: Kaitlyn Carlson, Theory Planning Partners: theoryplanning.com Candy Barone, You Empowered Strong: www.candybarone.com Join The Dames virtual roundtable:  www.thedames.co/roundtable Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com   Guest bio: Kaitlyn Carlson: Kaitlyn is the Founder & CEO of Theory Planning Partners, a boutique wealth creation firm for the top female entrepreneurs in the United States. Before launching Theory Planning Partners, Kaitlyn spent the majority of her career at UBS Financial Services, Inc., where she held roles in both the southern and northeastern regions of the U.S. There, she developed more than 300 financial plans for clients with assets ranging from $500,000 to $1 Billion. Subsequently, she became an advisor on a private wealth management team that managed over $600 million for a few dozen families. Candy Barone: Candy Barone, CEO of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer, guide, and executive coach. She also is an international speaker, Amazon best-selling author and host of the Aligned As F*ck Podcast. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth.

In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter are joined by licensed psychotherapist Jamie Born to discuss how to do business when life throws you a curveball. Jamie has been a licensed psychotherapist since 2010 and is licensed in Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Missouri. Jamie specializes in working with high-performing individuals as well as trauma and addiction. She has served as a consultant and speaker and feels strongly about supporting individuals in continuing their growth journey across the lifespan. In this episode, we share our personal experiences with grief and offer advice on how to cope with personal and professional challenges. We stress the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support from therapists and somatic healers to prevent grief from becoming locked into the body, as well as emphasizing the need for self-awareness, healthy coping mechanisms, and self-compassion during difficult times.    What we discussed: [00:00:00] Grief, Business, and Launches - introducing Jamie Born [00:03:35] Separating personal and professional life and how to identify when something is out of balance [00:07:10] Compartmentalization as a coping strategy - the appropriateness of sharing personal struggles in a business setting [00:09:30] Self-care, grief and emotional reactions [00:17:07] Honoring the body's healing capacity and the importance of self-growth work [00:27:22] Physical and emotional regulation, and the Heart Math technique [00:30:51] Unexpected benefits of grief [00:35:22] Loss of self and how it can change a person's perspective on life [00:44:47] Balancing internal and external resources  [00:48:33] Coaching for women with trauma   Quotes "We don't have control over the condition, right? But we do have control over how we navigate that condition, so being able to separate those two things I think can be empowering. Like I can't change this condition but I do have some agency on how I move through that condition." - Jamie Born "There's no right or wrong way except for what feels right for you." - Meghann Conter "There are always gifts and strength that come out of horrific, awful losses and traumas." - Jamie Born   Links Connect with Jamie Born Bearing the Unbearable book Join The Dames virtual roundtable:  www.thedames.co/roundtable Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com

Not having boundaries almost made Joyce file for business bankruptcy. Having boundaries has made her more profitable than ever. Boundaries can help you create flow and profit in your business, this episode will show you how. We’ll answer the questions and concerns that rush to your mind as soon as you hear the word boundaries such as:  How do I set boundaries without hurting others? What would my team do if I wasn’t always available to them? I can’t afford to take time off my business   Joyce will teach you how to set boundaries, without the guilt, so you can grow your business.  Joyce Marter is an entrepreneur, global speaker, internationally published author, and licensed psychotherapist. She founded, built, and successfully sold Urban Balance, a multimillion-dollar, outpatient mental health company. Joyce is a contributor for Psychology Today and Money Geek and is the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life.   What we discussed  (00:00) Who is Joyce Marter? (02:15) Self worth vs. net worth  (07:36) Criticism after setting boundaries (12:48) Healthy self esteem vs. being a diva  (20:05) 5 steps to succeed in business  (24:06) Boundaries every CEO must have (29:06) “I can’t take time off” (31:51) 12 mindsets for financial success (34:39) Realistic vs. hurtful boundaries  (38:29) Detecting boundary violations (44:12) But people are uncomfortable with boundaries (48:17) Being honest about why you’re setting boundaries (without guilt) (53:34) Raffle!  (56:04) Work with us (57:37) Connect with Joyce Marter   3 tips to start creating boundaries for more profit and flow:  Boundaries are a reflection of your self-worth so be intentional about setting them. There are time boundaries, information boundaries, physical boundaries, sexual boundaries, and financial boundaries. Your boundaries express what you’re willing to tolerate and how much effort you’re willing to put in. Adding boundaries to your life can make people critical of you. Part of the journey is to hear that criticism without receiving it. Don’t recreate the familiar, create something better. Whenever you say “I can’t”, “I won’t”, or “I don’t” call yourself out because these are self-limiting beliefs.    Links  The Financial Mindset Fix by Joyce Marter Profit First Connect with Joyce Marter: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn Join The Dames virtual roundtable:  www.thedames.co/roundtable Book a discovery call to work less and earn more: jessicafearnley.com

In this episode, Meghann and Jessica chat about saying goodbye to BS and making 2023 a year of unfiltered abundance! We talk about how to make your business work for you (rather than against you), how enoughness drags you down, and how so much of your potential is locked up in your ability to say no.    What we discussed  (00:00) What’s unfiltered abundance? (04:24) Defining abundance  (08:37) Stepping back from your business  (11:42) Your emotions vs. your business performance.  (16:37) LIE: I can’t do X until Y happens  (25:24) Practicing what you want to attain (27:51) The shift after $250K (33:11) Silencing your inner critic (and self-sabotage)  (41:07) Running your business: intuition vs. data  (49:00) What opens up when you say no   3 tips to start feeling enough and focusing on creating abundance (get more tips by tuning in):  What you focus on expands, if you focus on scarcity it expands. If you focus on abundance, it expands. Your regular feelings and emotions give you insight on what your mindset really is: “ how we feel all day, every day is such a powerful. Indicator of what's going on in our mindset” (08:25). You can use this insight to figure out where you need to grow. You don’t need to be a different person to live the life you want, you don’t need to be more impressive, lose weight, or have more control. You have to consciously move to a place where you believe you are enough and you already have what you need to go where you want to go. 

In this episode we chat with special guest, Maddy Niebauer, about surpassing 8 figures as a woman in business. Maddy Niebauer is Founder and CEO of vChief, which provides virtual and on-location chief of staff services to private, public and non-profit organisations. Maddy shares: "I want to see more women-run million-dollar businesses because women will create the work environments we all need to succeed in both work and life -- cultures that value both achievement and sustainability, that are rooted in trust, that center relationships, that are flexible and allow us to work when, how and where suits us best, and that give us the freedom to support the people and pursue the passions in our lives."

In this episode we discuss value vs volume business models. Business models are something often overlooked. We explore the difference between high volume client models and high ticket models. We talk about how choosing the model that fits your style and lights you up most is paramount, and share how we have each applied this differently in our businesses. There is no 'one way' to do business - both models can be customised and leveraged for maximum impact with minimum friction.

In this episode we chat with our special guest, Whitney Alexandra, about why money mindset is so important for women in business. Whitney Alexandra is the performance coach for top female entrepreneurs ready to rewire their mindset for limitless success. Whitney shares: “Women are wired to give! In business this mindset creates a dynamic of undercharging and overdelivering. The result is women hustling to the point of burnout, settling financially and not properly recognizing their own incredible talents. Shifting their money mindset is the key to their success.“

In this episode we chat with our special guests, Violet Rainwater and Connie Jones, about why it is so important for us to be consciously choosing to engage with our emotions in business. Connie is The Coach for Impact Driven Changemakers, helping high achieving professionals, private practitioners, and business owners discover their inner genius and unleash their brilliance. Connie said: Our ability to recognize, understand and effectively manage our emotions is one of the strongest indicators of our success in business. Intentionally addressing our emotions and mindset are essential for us to overcome challenges and seize opportunities that arise in the growth and development of our business. Violet is a transformational speaker and sales architect, delivering impactful and engaging keynotes and trainings that fuse human behavior, real-world experience, and high-energy fun! Violet said: Our energy determines ultimately if we succeed or struggle in our work day. When we have the awareness and tools to manage our emotions and energy, we are able to show up as our highest self, our Woman Of Tomorrow. That is what is needed in order to thrive in the new workplace.

In this episode we talk about overworking, why we as high-achieving women can find ourselves drawn to overwork in the first place, and how we can put better boundaries in place and create a better balance and flow.