Imperfectly Polished Podcast
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsHosted by Alisha Crossley, The Imperfectly Polished Podcast is a safe place for like-minded entrepreneur to connect with authentic community. Each show strives to show the REAL vs. the REEL. Alisha uses her collective experiences as a business owner, business coach and writer to help others build a life AND business worth leading.
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Episode 58: Ashley and Brittany Silfies Co-Owners and Creators of Pink Picasso and Modern Monet
December 30, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 10.9 MBIn today’s episode, I am interviewing two great businesswomen Ashley and Brittany Silfies, the co-owners and creators of Pink Picasso and Modern Monet. Both companies are owned and run by a woman-owned team with a goal of providing a beautiful, quality product. Ashley and Brittany started the company in the middle of a personal crisis, and so many things were crumbling around them. However, neither allowed the chaos to take over what they knew their purpose was. At the time, Brittany worked...
Episode 57: Time Management Tips For People with ADHD
December 23, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBWith a bunch of shared stories and experiences, we can connect with one another and move forward with life. What things can you avoid and learn quickly that I didn’t? I first looked for ADHD after a recommendation from my cardiologist, who referred me to a psychiatrist. I actually went to talk about the need for better focus. I was struggling with the ability to stay focused and stay present. Since our first baby was born, I was always diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I struggled wit...
Episode 56: ADHD and Focusing on being Hyper Focused
December 16, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 12 MBOn today’s episode I’m focusing on being hyper focused. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and I’ve had a real learning journey since the diagnosis to try to manage my condition and to understand how my brain works. I want to encourage you to get to know yourself too, so that you can function better in your relationships and in your business and find out how to work from your magic. Once you get rid of limiting beliefs about yourself and your abilities, you can start to achieve the things y...
Episode 55: Shaun Austin Gordon - Healing from Childhood Trauma and His Journey of Self-Discovery
December 09, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 21.7 MBShaun Austin Gordon is the founder of Kiss Books, a photography album business for photographers based in the Midwest. He started out as a photographer himself and at one stage he was photographing more than 60 weddings a year, all while raising a family. He has had to work a lot on himself to get to where he is now, including attending counseling with his wife of 20 years, and is happy to share his advice and perspective with others. When he’s not working, he loves to play tennis and travel...
Episode 55: Shaun Austin Gordon – Healing from Childhood Trauma and His Journey of Self-discovery
December 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBShaun Austin Gordon is the founder of Kiss Books, a photography album business for photographers based in the Midwest. He started out as a photographer himself and at one stage he was photographing more than 60 weddings a year, all while raising a family. He has had to work a lot on himself to get to where he is now, including attending counselling with his wife of 20 years, and is happy to share his advice and perspective with others. When he’s not working, he loves to play tennis and trave...
Episode 54: Neillie Butler and Being Resilient through Life, Career, and Cancer
December 02, 2021 16:14 - 38 minutes - 11.8 MBDecember is such a special time to spend with family and friends and because I know you will be traveling a lot during this season, I wanted to do something special for this month. I have decided to do a year in review, and I will share with you the top 4 most downloaded episodes for 2021! Have a wonderful December and I will see you in the New Year with a lot of new content and interviews! Join me today as I interview my colleague and close friend, Neillie Kirk Butler, she is the founder...
Episode 53: PART 2: Sarah Selecky - Author & CEO of the Sarah Selecky Writing School
November 25, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 20.5 MBToday’s episode is the second part of my interview with Sarah Selecky of the Sarah Selecky Writing School. Sarah and I dive in by discussing the process of giving feedback in the writing school, which places a heavy emphasis on primarily giving positive feedback. All students highlight what’s really working in each other’s stories, to hone their minds on what they do well so that they can continue to develop their skills. Any criticisms of someone else’s work are delivered only with the writ...
Episode 52: PART 1: Sarah Selecky - Author & CEO of the Sarah Selecky Writing School
November 18, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 26.5 MBI had such a wonderful conversation with my guest today, Sarah Selecky. Sarah is the author of Radiant Shimmering Light, This Cake Is for the Party, and the founder of the Sarah Selecky Writing School, a creative community for thousands of writers around the world. Topics we will discuss during Part 1 of this conversation are: The love for storytelling in the south Why Sarah started her own writing school, instead of becoming a professor or teacher The path to obtaining her MFA and w...
Episode 51: PART 2: Laura Davis The Burning Light of Two Stars (Memoir and the mother/daughter relationship)
November 11, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 38.7 MBWelcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Laura Davis. It was such an amazing interview that I wanted to make sure that you were able to enjoy it in a shortened format. Today we will focus on the how and why of Laura’s writing and publishing process. We will also talk about how a beta reader helped her come up with the title that she ultimately used for her memoir. We will discuss how helpful it is to have beta readers read through the book before it gets published so that you can get...
Episode 50: PART 1: Laura Davis The Burning Light of Two Stars (Memoir and the mother/daughter relationship)
November 04, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Davis, an Author, Writing Teacher, and Workshop Leader. She is also the founder of The Writer's Journey. She has written 7 books and has sold 2 million copies and has had them translated into 11 different languages. To say I was thrilled when one of my favorite authors agreed to allow me to interview her is an understatement. Her most recent book, The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story, is a memoir that touched my heart and ...
Episode 49: From Marketing Mess to Success with Scott Miller
October 21, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 38.4 MBIt was a pleasure for me to interview today's guest Scott Miller. Scott is a speaker, the author of The Mess Into Success Book series, and the voice behind the Franklin Covey Leadership Podcast (yes, the people that brought us the famed 7 Habits of Highly Effective People). Scott breaks the mold of the tedious business book, with powerful lessons delivered in easy-to-digest pieces. Always one to meet the market's demands, Scott’s books are available in various forms - even video! As the e...
Episode 48: The Artisan’s Advantage - Build a life and business you truly love!
October 14, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 25.1 MBIt’s Launch Week! The Artisan’s Advantage Signature Coaching Program is OPEN! I am very excited to announce to my wonderful podcast listener family that it is launch week for the Artisan’s Advantage course. I have poured all of my love, skills, and resources into this course. I am also having some amazing giveaways, so make sure to go and follow me on Instagram to find out what they are. With all of this excitement of launch week, I wanted to make sure and be real with you and let you...
Episode 47: How to Grow Your Confidence on Camera at ANY Age with Suzanne Glover
October 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBIt was such a joy to interview Suzanne Glover today. Suzanne is the author of Be a Video Influencer: Reinvent your life and Business as a Midlife Movie Star, as well as a video influencer coach, and speaker. She teaches the secrets of connecting and influencing through the camera for greater audience engagement. Suzanne shares some insights on how she began helping women find their confidence on camera, progressing past the freezing in front of the camera. She also talks about how women c...
Episode 46: Making a Change: Systemic Racism and Unconscious Bias with Dr. Shannon Prince
September 30, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 22.4 MB“Privilege isn't, I have all the money in the world where I can go to the store and buy all the toys that I want. Privilege is that I would have to think about how to navigate situations differently if I weren't white.” In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shannon Joyce Prince, a lawyer, legal committee leader, and author. Dr. Shannon has earned her doctorate in African and African American Studies, a law degree from Yale Law School, a master’s in English from Harvard University Graduate Sc...
Episode 45: Self Care and Awareness Tips with Sandy Vo
September 23, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 14.7 MBI had such an interesting and enlightening interview today with Sandy Vo. Sandy is a Meditation Teacher and the Founder of Royal Glow Meditation Retreat. Her signature transformation program is called Prosperous: School of Self-realization, a 90-day integrative breakthrough experience for modern-day leaders. Sandy speaks on stages, hosts live events, and facilitates experiences for people to remember their true nature. She supports others in bridging the gap between the outer world of achi...
Episode 44: Lauren Pearson and Emily Lassiter of The Wealth Edit: Dispelling the Fear between Women and Finances
September 16, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 67.9 MBDo you feel completely lost when it comes to financial planning? Does it scare you or do you feel overwhelmed when you start thinking about the future and what you need to be doing with your money? If you do, today is the perfect episode for you! Today I am talking to Lauren Pearson and Emily Lassiter, Co-Founders of The Wealth Edit. Lauren is a certified financial planner and Emily is an attorney, and together they make a great team. They bring their knowledge and financial guidance to h...
Episode 43: Suicide Prevention - Real Talk with Dennis Gillan
September 09, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 66.4 MBToday I had the pleasure of interviewing Dennis Gillan. Dennis is the Executive Director at Half A Sorrow Foundation, as well as an advocate for mental health and a speaker. We will be discussing a very tough subject today, suicide. But this topic needs to be addressed so that we can reach more people and help stop the cycle of pain that leads to suicide, and show people how important it is to take care of your mental health. Dennis is not only an advocate, but he has also lived through ...
Episode 42: Understanding the Impact of the Inner Child with Stefanie Stahl
September 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 25.7 MBI had such a great time interviewing Stefanie Stahl, a psychotherapist, author and coach. She is a best-selling author and Germany's number 1 psychotherapist. She is the author of The Child in You, which has almost sold 2 million copies worldwide. She has also written 10 other books and her knowledge and expertise in helping people with not only their inner child, but with their fear of commitment, has helped numerous people to get out of their own way and to live their best life by being t...
Episode 41: Marlayna Glynn on Working with A Ghost Writer
August 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 25.9 MBToday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marlayna Glynn, a Memoirist and Publisher. She is an award-winning storyteller on page, film, and photography and she is the creator of Birthright Books, LLC, a writing and publishing house dedicated to the art of creating memoirs. Marlayna was so interesting to talk to, not only do I admire her work, but I admire the way she approaches her writing. Her love and determination to put her stories and the stories of her clients out into the world was...
Episode 40: Alleviating the Costly Symptoms of ADHD
August 19, 2021 03:13 - 32 minutes - 48.3 MBToday we continue our discussion on the ADHD Tax! I will not only give you examples this time, but some tried and true methods to help you navigate your way through dealing with this diagnosis. I will talk about my personal life and struggles with my ADHD diagnosis and the effects it has on my business. We will discuss time blindness, toxic phrases not to say to someone with ADHD, strategies to help combat ADHD, and much more… As a bonus, if you missed it last week, I am providing to you...
Episode 39: ADHD Tax: How Much Is ADHD Costing YOU?
August 12, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 11.2 MBDo people call you forgetful? Or do you feel like you forget to do things on a daily basis, no matter how much you want to remember. Not the out of the ordinary things, but things like losing track of time, forgetting about your food in the refrigerator, forgetting that you bought a new outfit or appliance and find it weeks later? Then you might have ADHD. Today, I will talk about how ADHD takes a toll on my life on a daily basis. How I manage to run a successful business, despite my stru...
Episode 38: Part 2 - Quarter Life Crisis and Coming into Our Own Identity with Artist Morgan Johnston
August 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 26.1 MBToday I am sharing part 2 of my interview with Morgan Johnston. Morgan is a local artist in the Birmingham, Alabama area and she is also the co-owner of Club Duquette. Club Duquette is an experiential retail brand where they design and manufacture in house, as well as feature other interesting companies with unique items. Morgan is an amazing artist, and her artwork is currently being featured and sold on Serena and Lily. During this second half of our interview, we really dive deep into ...
Episode 37: Neurodivergence and the Writing Process featuring author and publisher for Forest Avenue Press Laura Stanfill
July 29, 2021 13:46 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBIt was a pleasure to interview Laura Stanfill, author and publisher of Forest Avenue Press. She has been the publisher for Forest Avenue Press since 2012, and after many years of publishing other authors books, we are excited to announce that her debut novel is coming out this Spring 2022. In our interview we talk about our childhood and how our experiences have led us on our journey to become authors. They were not straight forward paths, but the experiences and what we have learned, s...
Episode 36: A deep dive into the writing process and the women who shape us with Author Gin Phillips
July 22, 2021 16:12 - 1 hour - 22.2 MBI had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing writer and author of six novels that have been sold worldwide, Gin Phillips. She is going to take us through her process of writing, from research to making sure that the stories and settings are based on real places. You will also get to listen as we have our own book club and discuss her latest book “Family Law”. I had such a wonderful time talking about the characters and discussing women’s rights and how women are treated differently even n...
Episode 35: National Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day
July 15, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 32.9 MBThere are so many national celebration days, from National Hugging Day to National Coffee Day. But today we are going to talk about The Toss Away the Could Haves and Should Haves day. The day was created by Dr. Martha J. Ross-Rodgers, a motivational speaker and author. This particular celebration really got me thinking about how many times we think of things that we could have had, or we think we should have had. Does this type of thinking really help move us forward in our life and bus...
Episodes 34: Part 1 - Morgan Johnston of Rugged and Fancy
July 08, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 32.5 MBYou are in for a fun and interesting episode today! I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and artist, Morgan Jones Johnston. Morgan is a local artist in the Birmingham, Alabama, area and has been doing art and creating noteworthy pieces since childhood. She is from a long line of creatives and has been immersed in the fashion industry since birth. Morgan’s artwork is currently being featured and sold on Serena and Lily. She does beautiful work, and you can see the love and care...
Episode 33: Part 2 of DISPELLING the myths of modern day manhood with Tom Gentry
July 01, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 16.1 MBWelcome back to part 2 of my interview with Tom Gentry. We are going to be diving a little deeper today into the expectations of young men. We will talk about how young men are expected to know what they want to do for the rest of their lives at the early age of 18. We will discuss that the focus needs to be on who they want to become not on what they want to become. Why its important to make sure that they are following their own dreams and not their parents, in order to live fulfilled and ...
Episode 32: DISPELLING the myths of modern day manhood with Tom Gentry
June 24, 2021 15:58 - 31 minutes - 14 MBI would like to welcome back Tom Gentry, the host of The Path to Authenticity podcast, to the show. He is an amazing podcaster, mentor, and all around great person. He has used his experience with overcoming addiction to mentor young men on the path to their recoveries. Today, we will talk about something a little different. We will be discussing “Modern Day Manhood.” What does modern day manhood really mean? Have men really changed over the years? Why it’s hard for men to show thei...
Episode 31: Gin Phillips, author of "Family Law"
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBAs I continue my journey of writing my book, I am always fascinated by the process that established authors go through when writing their books. Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing writer and author of six novels that have been sold worldwide, Gin Phillips. She is going to take us through her process of writing, from research to making sure that the stories and settings are based on real places. You will also get to listen as we have our own book club and discuss her lat...
Episode 30: The Dazzling Art of Memoir with author Beth Kephart
June 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBI am completely thrilled to introduce to you Beth Kephart today. She is an amazing writer and an award-winning author of more than 30 books. She is also a creative writing teacher at the University of Pennsylvania and a co-founder of Juncture Writing Workshops. Two years ago, she and her husband decided that in order to continue to make their lives meaningful for themselves and for the people around them, they would begin to teach a community of writers and show them the techniques on...
Episode 29: My Mental Health Journey from Anxiety to PPD and ADHD - How it Started, How It's Going
May 27, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MBWith May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to make sure and cover how mental health has affected me and how important it is to be not only aware of your mental state, but to get help when you are needing mental health support. As you all know my childhood was not easy. All of the traumatic events that I endured affected me as an adult, and it in no way prepared me for the feelings that I would have after having my first child. It is important to know that you are n...
Episode 28: Painting a New Picture: on Starting a Life and Business with Ashley and Brittany Silfies (co-owners and creators of Pink Picasso and Modern Monet)
May 20, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 12.7 MBToday I am interviewing 2 fabulous businesswomen, Ashley and Brittany Silfies, they are the co-owners and creators of Pink Picasso and Modern Monet. They have been featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things and I am just thrilled to have been able to interview them. We will talk about the path that led them to creating their business and what pushed them in this direction. They are both very strong and driven women! It was such a pleasure interviewing them and I know that you are going to gai...
Episode 27: Cocktails and Convo with Elizabeth Hill Photography and Harp and Olive Photography
May 13, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBI was at an amazing retreat last week, and I thought what a great place to have another Cocktails and Convo session. I was delighted when Beth Hill, from Elizabeth Hill Photography, and Rachael Knaak, from Harp and Olive Photography, agreed to this interview. Beth was also the creator of this magnificent retreat and I am so happy that I was able to be a part of it. I also have had the privilege of coaching both of these ladies in my Artisan’s Advantage Coaching Program, and I am just overj...
Episode 26: Part 2: Designing a Life Worth Leading In Your 30's: A Conversation About Self Discovery and Resilience
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 18.1 MBWelcome back to part 2 of my interview with Christopher Confero. We will start off this segment of the interview by talking with Christopher about more recent projects and life events. We will discuss the loss of a dear family member and how being a planner helped him to make it through these tough times. We will also talk about how these events changed his trajectory of life and how every place and everything he has experienced, has led him to where he is now! Topics we will also disc...
Episode 25: Designing a Life Worth Leading In Your 30's: A Conversation About Self Discovery and Resilience
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 19.5 MBYou are in for a real treat today! I had the pleasure of interviewing, live and in person, my good friend and Professional Wedding and Event planner, Christopher Confero. He is also the Publisher, Editor and Chief of Alabama Weddings Magazine. Because this was such an amazing interview, I decided to break it into a 2-part interview series. We will talk about Christopher’s professional journey from Georgia to New York, where he worked with some of the top event planners, and why he decide...
Episode 24: Cultivating Resilience with Neillie Butler
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 89.8 MBJoin me today as I interview my colleague and close friend, Neillie Kirk Butler, she is the founder and owner of Mariée Ami, a wedding planning and design studio. She puts her heart and love into each and every event she plans, and you are able to see it through the results and the happy faces during and after the events. She is the recipient of the Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Award, a very prestigious award given to a select group of women entrepreneurs. She is also a three time canc...
Episode 23: Cocktails and Convo: with Anna Way Roberts
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBToday I have the pleasure of having Anna Way Roberts as my guest, she is a photographer, wonderful friend, and we both share the diagnosis of ADHD. Anna is also the lead associate and managing director for Alisha Crossley Photography. Get ready to sit back and enjoy yourself as you listen to the first installment of our Cocktails and Convo series, where we will ask each other any questions our hearts desire. We will not hold back, and you might not be able to hold back your smiles and la...
Episode 22: Mom Guilt vs. Dad Guilt (and Breaking Free) with Patrick Crossley
March 25, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 78.6 MBDo you ever feel guilty by the choices that you have made? As a woman, do you think life would have been easier if you didn’t have so many options? Today I have the pleasure of speaking with my husband, Patrick Crossley, as he gives us his point of view, about the guilt of making certain choices. Join us as we talk about how men and women feel so differently about the decisions we make on a daily basis, the gender roles and its place in society today, and how choices are seen differently d...
Episode 21: Finding the Wins Within Your Losses
March 18, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 30 MBHave you ever been disappointed by unexpected results? Were you so sure you were going to get that job, win that contest, or even have that perfect life and it didn’t turn out the way you were expecting? Join us today as we talk about unexpected failures, how to manage the disappointments, and how to allow yourself to feel your pain and the full range of emotions without it taking over your life. To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha C...
Episode 20: 5 Reasons Your Plan Is Failing and Tips for Getting Unstuck with Patrick Crossley
March 04, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 19.7 MBToday, I have the pleasure of interviewing my amazing, brilliant, and handsome husband Patrick Crossley. Most of you have heard me speak about him in my previous podcasts, Patrick is the Manager of Innovation for Research and Development at Southern Company. He is very skilled in time and organization management and an overall great person. Today, Patrick and I will be discussing the 5 top reasons why people get stuck without reaching their goals. We will touch on the following topic...
Episode 19: Ashlee Ammons: The 38th black female to close a $1M+ round of funding: The Role of Therapy in Triumph
February 25, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 17.2 MBWhen you think about powerful and influential women, think of Ashlee Ammons. Ashlee was named Entrepreneur Magazine’s “100 Powerful Women” in 2019. She and her mother Kerry Schrader are the owners of the Mixtrox company. At Mixtrox they help to increase engagement and collect data at in person and online events, through the use of their networking software. Join me as we talk about the story behind their business and success. We will dig deep into the struggles and sacrifices that they ...
Episode 18: The Stepping Stone: Mothering Well After Childhood Trauma with Vanessa Hicks
February 18, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 18.7 MBToday I had the pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Hicks. She is an amazing destination wedding photographer, blogging and strategy coach, and friend. Vanessa and I will really dig deep into what we have had to do to push past the pain and suffering we endured as children. We will talk about our children and our wonderful husbands and how success and a wonderful family does not always mean that you are completely cured from the pains you endured as children. If you are still trying to work ...
Episode 17- 9 ADHD Time Management Tips That Work
February 11, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 15.1 MBJoin me as I dive deeper into ADHD and the specific time management tips that I am using to keep myself focused and on task. I will also go into the differences between being neurotypical and neurodivergent and why knowing what you are can help you with your time management. I will tell you how I am learning to prioritize my “need to do list” and my “want to do list” on a daily basis. If you want to find out time management tips that really work for an actual person with ADHD, then this ...
Episode 16: The Bond Behind The Brand with Delia and Alison from The Style That Binds Us
February 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBYou are in for a fun episode today! I had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk, a mother and daughter fashion expert team and Co-founders of The Style That Binds Us. The Style that Binds Us is an amazing media centered fashion company. They also provide VIP shopping experiences, in order to help women find the style that suits them best, without the stress. You will find them sharing their fashion experiences and expertise on their YouTube channel, their podcast, and...
Episode 15: Becoming WHO You Want to be Over WHAT YOU Need to Do with Shaun Austin Gordon
January 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBYour childhood has a lot to do with who you become as an adult. You can learn from your experiences and become the parent or businessperson that you have always wanted to be or you can continue the cycle of pain and not moving forward. Join Shaun and I as we discuss our life choices, childhood traumas, and how we learned to overcome and forgive ourselves for the decisions that we made, as well as the decisions that were made for us as children. We will also talk about marriage and how ...
Episode 14: 3 Things I Had NO Idea Were Connected to ADHD
January 21, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 91.9 MBAre you someone that has ADHD? Or do you suspect that you might have ADHD? I will discuss the unique way that I was diagnosed with ADHD and how this diagnosis has helped me understand myself better. How ADHD is directly related to the way someone runs their business and the way we react to situations and relationships in our lives. I will reveal the true magic that you can bring to the world by owning your innate abilities. Lastly, I will reveal to you three key things that are related ...
Episode 13: Breaking Intergenerational Trauma and Embracing Healing in 2021
December 30, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 26.8 MBI know trauma is never easy to talk about, but I also know how important it is to talk about trauma or get help to healing from the things of our past and childhood. In this episode, I get as real and as vulnerable as I can get sharing some of my experiences from my childhood and how those things affected me, even today. But I am happy to share that I have worked a lot on healing and giving myself grace, as well as grace to those in my past. Of course there are moments where some of those me...
Episode 12: Building a Business and Babies
December 23, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 25.3 MBAre you wanting to start a business and a family and can’t figure out the right time? Or are you a business owner and struggle with the work and family balance? Oh my goodness, I understand you! This episode is especially for you. In this episode, I wanted to give you some tips about starting and growing businesses while trying to start and grow a family. I give you all the fun details of how I have gone through different seasons of my motherhood in business in the last 11 years. I’ve ...
Episode 11: Time Management From the Heart with Anna Dearmon Kornick
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBAre you feeling like your routine is all over the place? Are you overwhelmed with all the things on your "to do" list and don't have enough time to get it all done? Well this episode is full of all the golden nuggets and tips to help you get some relief and control over your time again! Take a listen as I chat with time management guru, Anna Dearmon Kornick. Anna lives with her husband Scott in Mandeville, La., (just across the lake from New Orleans) with their little girl Camilla, their p...
Episode 10: Creating a Business That Works For YOU Through Automation with Krissy Chin
December 09, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 38.6 MBDo you ever get super overwhelmed by all the things you are juggling in your business?? Well there is a way to stop feeling so overworked and still see success in your business! It’s called automation! In this episode, I chat with Kris Chin who is an expert in all things automation. We chat about the pieces of your business that you should start letting go. What things can you outsource that you don’t like doing? What is something you can do, but something that someone else might be able to ...