#Empowerista by Alex Wehrley
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsYour host Alex Wehrley and her female entrepreneur guests share the tips and truths to designing a life and business they love! From content creation to home remodeling to wellness, this podcast covers a range of topics. But the heart of the show all comes down to empowering you to cultivate your definition of fulfillment.
Your host Alex Wehrley is the CEO and founder of #Empowerista, an award-winning producer, national TV host of Business Rockstars, seen on platforms like Entrepreneur.com and Amazon Prime, and a recipient of the “2016 Los Angeles Business Times 20 in their Twenties” honor.
Are you ready to design your dream life and business? Great! Let’s dive in…
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Historic Bungalow Interior Design Ideas | Mixed Metals, Original Wood & Pinterest Mood Boards | Remodeling Diaries #2
July 23, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAs we begin the renovation of our 1920s Milwaukee bungalow, we have some big picture design decisions to make: Do we paint the original wood? Do we go with brass, bronze, nickel or all of the above? In today's episode, I share how I'm looking to Pinterest for inspiration while being true to the original home. This episode's all about where to begin with your DIY design. To see the home tour pre-renovation: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmL68JH7a_/ To keep up with the home's transf...
Why We Bought a Fixer Upper (Remodeling Diaries #1)
July 09, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBExciting news! We bought a fixer upper!! In this episode, I break down: -Why we bought a fixer upper (versus an updated home) -How we found our home -Considerations when deciding whether to buy a fixer upper -How I'm kicking off this huge remodeling project To see the transformation of our fixer upper take place, come hang out with me on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/AlexWehrley
How Organically Becca Built & Monetized Her Blog | Pinterest, Affiliate Marketing & More!
July 02, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBBecca Tetzlaff, the blogger behind Organically Becca is also a podcaster, wife and dog mama from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She's built and monetized a blog that helps you live your best clean, green life! Let's learn about her blogger secrets. www.OrganicallyBecca.com www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com
Inclusive Empowerment & Overcoming Adversity with Founder/CEO of JemAdorn, Catherine Briggs
June 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJoining me today is: Catherine Briggs, the founder/CEO of JemAdorn, a jewelry company launching this summer that combines the best of affiliate and network marketing. Catherine shares how her entrepreneurial journey began when she became a teen mom a couple decades ago; how she's overcome major adversities including an abusive relationship and biases toward black female entrepreneurs; and how she uses the strength and courage she's cultivated over the years to lead and build an inclusive b...
Social Media Videos 101 (A Quick DIY Guide to Showing Up Confidently On-Camera)
June 11, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBYou guys, I'm so excited! My eBook, Confidently On-Camera: How to Create Your First Video Series, is here!!! To celebrate, in today's episode, I'm giving you a quick DIY guide to showing up confidently on-camera. If you're interested in making social media videos, this episode is meant to help you get started. And a quick note about my eBook.... If you purchase it by Friday, June 12, you'll get it for $5 off. Plus, you'll be invited to a free group Q&A Zoom session with me. Xo Alex
How to Create Valuable Content & Services with Nashville Hair Stylist, Taylor Nick
May 28, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBI had so much fun catching up with Nashville hair stylist and fellow podcaster, Taylor Nick. She did my hair when I hosted the CMA Awards red carpet in 2014 and we've kept in touch on social media ever since. In recent years she's expanded her brand digitally with the Pretty Please podcast. We talk all about how to add value to your clients, in-person and online. For more on Taylor, head to www.TaylorNick.com. To pre-order my eBook, head to www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com.
How to Become a Content Creator | My Local News, National TV Host & Video Production Journey
May 21, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday the tables have turned, and I'm being interviewed by my dear friend Phil Svitek. In this episode, which originally aired on A Phil Svitek Podcast, we talk about how I went from a local news anchor to a national TV Host to a content creator for my own media company: #Empowerista. I also share a ton of the tips from my new eBook, available for pre-order today at www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com.
How to Pivot Your Business in Uncertain Times
May 14, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this solo show episode of the #Empowerista Podcast, I share how I'm pivoting my business during uncertain times, and the considerations to keep in mind when pivoting yours. To pre-order my eBook Confidently On-Camera: How to Create Your First Video Series: www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com To purchase The Lean Startup book referenced in this episode: https://amzn.to/3dIYug6
Should you start a podcast, video series or blog? The pros & cons to each.
May 07, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBSo you're ready to take your content creation game to the next level with a long-form content series; But you're unsure if you should start a podcast, video series or blog. In today's solo show episode of the #Empowerista Podcast I break down the pros and cons to each when it comes to considerations like cost, time, community engagement and more. Also my eBook, Confidently On-Camera: How to Create Your First Video Series, is available for pre-order at www.ConfidentlyOnCamera.com
How to Build a Wildly Successful E-Commerce Business with Fashionphile's Sarah Davis
April 30, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBNamed one of Forbes Magazine’s “Ten Female Entrepreneurs to Watch,” my guest today is Sarah Davis, the Founder and President of Fashionphile - one of the 100 “Smartest, Most Innovative, Hands down Brilliant Companies" on Entrepreneur Magazine's radar. Sarah started the first iteration of Fashionphile on eBay to supplement her income while attending the University of Maryland School of Law. Post-law school, she took the leap to make Fashionphile her full-time job. Twenty years later, Fashio...
How to Become a Fitness & Beauty Expert with Christine Bullock
April 23, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMy guest today is Christine Bullock, the Founder of Kayo Body Care. Christine has been featured on various media platforms for her fitness, nutrition and beauty expertise, including as a model on the cover of Women’s Health, as a trainer and judge on Netflix reality show “Fit for Fashion” and as a regular expert on E!, Bravo, NBC, VH1, Hallmark and many more. Let's learn how she's turned her expertise into a business, collaborated with powerful women like Brooke Burke and overcame the major ...
How to Deal with Haters
April 21, 2020 17:59 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWe’ve all been on the receiving end of criticism before… a mean Instagram comment, a harsh judgment, maybe an unsolicited opinion. Constructive feedback, when someone has your best interest in mind, can be helpful. But destructive criticism just plain ol’ sucks. Am I right? And what’s worse is: the fear of destructive criticism often holds us back from being our authentic selves and pursuing our biggest goals. This really has to stop. It’s not doing anyone, including the hater, any...
How to Double Down on Your Goals, Confidence & Superpowers with Tricia and Antoinette Clarke
April 16, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMy guests today are Tricia and Antoinette Clarke, media executives, the authors of Double Down and as Elle magazine called them, "Power Twins." They inspire readers to not settle for the Status Quo, and instead, to hustle harder, shine brighter, and bank more. Let's learn how to double down on our goals, confidence and superpowers.
Here's Your Permission to Play and Be Productive (Plus, How to Balance the Two)
April 13, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBAre you a part of the self-quarantine camp that’s found themselves with more time on their hands? Even though I’m still working from home, eliminating travel, in-person meetings and video shoots has freed up a ton of my time. And with this extra time, I’ve been having a tug of war between play and productivity. So I came up with a formula to help me strike a balance between the two, and I'm sharing it in this solo show episode of the Empowerista Podcast.
How Grassroots Marketing Worked for This Multi-Million Dollar Business
April 09, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMy guest today is Christina Stembel, the founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers. She launched Farmgirl Flowers, an online flower delivery company, from her tiny San Francisco apartment. Over the past nine years, she has bootstrapped the company to over 150 team members with an annual revenue of over $30M. During our chat, Christina shares how she almost ran out of money during her first two years of business; how cash flow is still a struggle today due to large expenses; her grassroots and lean...
Do's and Don'ts for Creating Content During a Time of Crisis with #Empowerista's Alex Wehrley
April 06, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBSo you had your content calendar perfectly planned out for March and April…. Until a global pandemic entered the equation. As a thought leader, subject matter expert, influencer or content creator, you may be asking yourself: “Well now what do I post on social media?... My blog?... My podcast?” If you’re wondering how your brand should cover the coronavirus or really any crisis, this episode is for you.
TikTok, Influencer Marketing & More Social Media Trends with Jennifer Walker
April 02, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBMy guest today is Jennifer Walker, the co-owner of Walker Drawas, a PR and marketing agency that works with some of the biggest players in the industry, including REVOLVE, Kylie Cosmetics and Ray Ban for example. During our chat, Jennifer shares what's working for her clients and breaks down how experiential events, user-generated content, influencer marketing and TikTok are a few of the tactics that should be on marketers' radar.
How to Unapologetically Turn Your Passions into Profits with Aprille Franks
March 26, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMy guest today is Aprille Franks, the CEO of Domination Nation and a two-time best-selling author. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she was pushed out of a job and found herself broke. She turned her drive and skills into more than $17,000 profit within 37 days. Her business model evolved once Aprille began building her personal brand and responding to what her audience was asking her for. Today this includes helping thousands of experts, speakers and influencers turn their passions in...
How I'm Staying Sane & Sustaining My Business During This Coronavirus Self-Quarantine (& Pending Recession)
March 24, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAre you an entrepreneur or content creator worried about how the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdown is going to affect your online business? Or are you going stir crazy during this self-quarantine and looking for some motivation to make the most of it? Then this episode, a solo show with yours truly, is for you. I’ll be going over what I’m doing to make the most of my self-quarantine: covering my wellness routine keeping me sane; my financial situation keeping me safe; and my c...
Hint CEO Kara Goldin on Becoming Customer-Centric for Success
March 19, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBMy guest today is Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint - best known for its flavored water. After leaving her job at AOL, Kara found herself overweight, low energy and suffering from adult acne. After some reflection, Kara pinpointed the problem: she was addicted to diet soda. Plain water proved to be a quick fix, but Kara hated how bland it was, so she began cutting up fruit and throwing it in pitchers of water. What started as a quick solution to her own health problem soon turned into...
How to Become a Media Personality & Balance Parenthood with Reena B. Patel
March 12, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMy guest today is Reena B. Patel, a renowned parenting expert, author, TV correspondent, licensed educational psychologist, and board certified behavior analyst. For more than 20 years, Patel has worked with families and children supporting all aspects of education and positive wellness. Today her expertise reaches the masses through her books and media appearances. Reena has been seen giving parenting tips on platforms like CNN, Huffington Post, AOL and KTLA. During our chat we discuss how ...
Pick Your Niche to Become Known with Habits & Hustle's Jennifer Cohen
March 05, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMy guest today is Jennifer Cohen, a best-selling author, performance coach and host of Habits and Hustle, one of the fastest rising, regularly ranked podcasts helping listeners level up their physical and mental capabilities. She’s also a wife and Mom of two residing in Los Angeles. During our conversation we discuss how her business and visibility took off when she picked a lane and went all in. She also shares how to manage and balance your time, go after your goals and take charge as a wo...
How to Be the Queen of Your Life & Business with Gina DeVee
February 27, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBMy guest today is Gina DeVee, an author, speaker, podcast host, self-made multimillionaire and founder of the multimedia, training empire, Divine Living. Her mission is to show women how to be the queen of their lives. She helps women connect spiritually, start profitable businesses, create wealth from a feminine perspective, and become highly visible so they can make a global impact. In between these efforts you can find her traveling the world with her husband, playing with her puppies, d...
How to Shift Your Self-Doubt (& Other Negative Emotions) with Kelly Noonan Gores
February 20, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBMy guest today is Kelly Noonan Gores, a writer, director, producer and the founder of Elevative Entertainment, a production company with the intention of creating conscious media that informs, inspires, and empowers. Her greatest passion and life’s work is Heal, a book and award-winning documentary on Netflix. During our conversation we discuss how to turn your message into offerings, the key to good storytelling and how to manage your thoughts, beliefs and emotions as an entrepreneur. Als...
How to Make Creativity Your Career with Arielle Estoria
February 13, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMy guest today is Arielle Estoria, a Spoken Word Poet, Author, Emcee, Speaker, Model and Actress. Everything this multi-passionate entrepreneur creates comes back to her motto, “Words not for the ears but for the soul” and her intention to remind individuals of their value. Arielle has worked with companies like Google, Lululemon, Tedx and the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian. During our conversation we discuss the art of storytelling on social media and how she built her creative business. ...
How to Turn Your Pain Into a Purposeful Business with Sara Schulting-Kranz
February 06, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBMy guest today is Sara Schulting-Kranz, the owner of Live Boldly Coaching. As a multiple trauma survivor, Sara has turned her pain into a purposeful business, coaching men and women through their journey of healing and transformation. She is also a TedX speaker on forgiveness, retreat leader and soon-to-be author of a Harper Horizon published book. During our conversation she shares: The trauma she experienced, and how she healed from it How connecting with nature gave her the clarity f...
How "Putting Yourself Out There" Pays Off with Sally Olivia Kim
January 30, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBMy guest today is Sally Olivia Kim, the CEO of Crushed Tonic and author of Collagen Glow. Crushed Tonic is a wellness collagen beverage brand found at stores like Sephora, Anthropologie and Free People. In less than 24 months, Sally has built a bootstrapped, $1MIL+ company that Allure has dubbed the next Korean skincare phenomenon. During our chat she discusses: How she put herself out there by fearlessly finding manufacturers, pitching her brand to retailers like Sephora and earning pres...
How to Build an Online Community with The Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Evarts Bosstick
January 23, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBLet’s throw it back to my 2018 chat with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential. Lauryn is a beauty and wellness influencer, whose podcast has received more than 16 million downloads. Lauryn works with top tier brands and has been featured in publications like SHAPE and People Magazine. She’s building a multi-media empire, and I can’t wait for you to hear from her. During our conversation, Lauryn shares tips on building a community, time management and creating engaging content....
Taking Your Brick and Mortar Online and Managing Remotely with Kate Hancock
January 16, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBMy guest today is Kate Hancock, the founder and CEO of the OC Facial Center, an award-winning spa, and Bintana Sa Paraiso, a boutique hotel in her home country the Philippines. Kate now lives in the United States and describes her entrepreneurial journey as the “American Dream,” going from earning minimum wage to being named to the Inc 5000 list with one of the fastest growing companies - two years in a row. During our conversation she explains: How she built a seven-figure retail arbitra...
Leveraging & Monetizing Your Influence with Jesse Golden
January 09, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBMy guest today is Jesse Golden, the founder and CEO of The Golden Secrets – a natural skincare company with an emphasis on self-love. With a background in dance, yoga, and modeling, Jesse built a six-figure social media following while promoting other businesses. Eventually, she decided to leverage her influence to create her own business that stood for what she believes in most: self-love. In this episode, Jesse breaks down: How she grew her social media following Transitioning from mo...
The Pros and Cons of Having Investors with Rachael McCrary
January 02, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBMy guest today is Rachael McCrary, the Co-Founder of RxBra, a medically effective bra with health benefits that’s also comfortable and cute. As a serial entrepreneur, primarily in the lingerie industry, Rachael has successfully raised venture capital, won 15 pitch competitions and is an all-around seasoned startup founder. The topics we cover include: The evolution of being a serial entrepreneur. The pros and cons of having investors. When she knows it’s time to start a new business. ...
Owning Your Niche with Self-Made Single Mom, Sara Happ
December 26, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBMy guest today is Sara Happ – the Lip Expert! She’s the founder and CEO of Sara Happ – a multi-million dollar lip product company. Sara created her first product, a lip scrub, in her kitchen, and today her products can be found at prestigious places like Nordstrom, Ulta and QVC. With a background in journalism, Sara broke into a competitive industry through filling a void and leveraging press. Learn how this single self-made Mom has grown her successful business. The topics we cover includ...
Growing from Individual Clients to the Masses with Lauren Messiah
December 19, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBMy guest today is, Lauren Messiah, the most in-demand Personal Stylist in Los Angeles. She’s known for helping her clients find themselves through style – think personal development meets personal style. Named Google’s #WomenToWatch on Youtube, Lauren has been featured in publications like Marie Claire, Vogue, The New York Times, The Huffington Post and The Wall Street Journal for her style expertise. During our chat she explains how she’s gone from working with one-on-one clients to reachin...
Crowdfunding 101 & Health Insurance Options for Entrepreneurs with Meghan Nechrebecki
December 12, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBMy guest today is Meghan Nechrebecki, the founder and CEO of Health Care Transformation, the first-of-its-kind boutique healthcare consulting firm focused on creating a value-based consumer-centric healthcare system. Based in Los Angeles, Meghan has been innovating across the complex U.S. healthcare system for over a decade. She graduated at the top of her class at Johns Hopkins with a Master’s of Science in Public Health. She’s also a speaker and the author of My Health Care Transformation ...
Building a Business that Satisfies Your Life with Kathryn Brolin
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBMy guest today is Kathryn Brolin, the founder of Midheaven Denim. After spending years in the modeling industry, Kathryn recognized a niche of women like her who found it difficult to find inseams long enough to fit their lengthy frames. Kathryn created Midheaven Denim to fill this void with the mantra "Take Back Your Height,” emphasizing the importance of feeling your best, truest and most confident self. Kathryn is married to Hollywood actor, Josh Brolin, and was largely inspired to create...
Holiday Gift Ideas to Connect with Your Community
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 7.48 MBUnsure what gift to give? Or how to share your appreciation? This holiday season you likely have at least one - if not many - people you’d like to recognize with a gift or gesture of gratitude. Whether it’s your customers, clients, employees or supporters, this recognition is a great way to make them feel special and to deepen the working relationship. If your desire is there, but the ideas are not - don’t worry - I’ve got you covered. In today’s special #Empowerista solo show episode, I...
How to Make Strategic Pivots and Partnerships with Ashlee Margolis
November 21, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBMy guest today is Ashlee Margolis, the founder of The A List, one of the most renowned marketing agencies in the entertainment and fashion industries today. Ashlee creates long-lasting and meaningful strategic partnerships by pairing top brands with leading talent, causes and charities. Her company has worked with some of the biggest names and brands in the business including Jessica Alba, Freida Pinto, Under Armour and Beautycounter. Our chat revolves around building relationships that can ...
How to Build a Multimillion Dollar Business with Mahisha Dellinger
November 14, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBMy guest today is Mahisha Dellinger, the CEO, and founder of CURLS, an organic hair care company. She is also a mother of four children, the author of “Against All Odds: From the Projects to the Penthouse” and the host of the business show Mind Your Business with Mahisha on OWN where she helps other women-led businesses reach the million-dollar mark. The topics we cover include: Knowing when to leave your 9-to-5 to jump into entrepreneurship What it takes to build a multimillion-dollar ...
How to Become an Expert in a Competitive Industry with Jill de Jong
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBMy guest today is Jill de Jong. Jill went from being a successful model representing brands like L’Oreal and Women’s Health to becoming a successful health coach, personal trainer and author of Models Do Eat. During our chat, she explains how she overcame rejection to become a fitness expert and successfully make a career pivot. The topics we cover include: Struggling and overcoming health and diet challenges as a model Getting a book deal rejected (plus what she learned) Becoming a f...
How to Make More Money
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBMy guest today is Brittney Castro, the founder and CEO of Financially Wise Inc., a Los Angeles-based financial planning firm with a mission to teach the art of managing money the fun and simple way. She is a go-to resource for national media outlets, including Entrepreneur.com, and you’re going to love her tips on helping female entrepreneurs thrive financially. The topics we cover include: Working on your money mindset Using money as a tool to achieve what you want in your life a...
How to Embrace Your Identity as a CEO
October 21, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBMy guest today is Sharon Chuter, the founder and CEO of UOMA Beauty, an Afropolitan makeup brand. During her career journey, Sharon helped bring Revlon to Nigeria; Now she’s taking the beauty space by storm with her own makeup brand by not only embracing inclusivity and diversity but also embracing individual identity. The topics we cover include: How a "global" perspective helps in entrepreneurship The freedom that comes from being yourself Leaving corporate to start your own busines...
Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Biggest Goals
October 21, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBMy guest today is Elizabeth Pearson, an executive career coach, specializing in getting women “unstuck” so they can achieve their biggest goals in all aspects of life. Throughout her 15-year sales career, Elizabeth has worked for brands like Vitamin Water and Coca-Cola. If you’re feeling stuck about a big change like a career pivot or cross-country move, my conversation with Elizabeth will inspire you to move forward confidently. The topics we cover include: How being stuck means you feel...
Why Inspired Action is the Key to Your Success
October 21, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBMy guest today is Sarah Pendrick, founder & CEO of GirlTalk Network, a transformational platform known for its famous events empowering young women around the country. Sarah is also an international speaker and was recently awarded the Iconic Woman of the Year award, “creating a better world for all” from the UN-sponsored, Women Economic Forum. Let’s hear Sarah’s empowerment tips and how women can support other women. The topics we cover include: The inspiration behind starting GirlTalk N...