The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsFor ADHD {and ADHD-ish} business owners who live in Distraction City, with shiny object syndrome, and live life with other tendencies that keep us from doing our best work. You want a sustainable life. A work/home/school/family stability that WORKS, functions on good habits, systems, and approaches that set us up for immeasurable success both personally and professionally.
With a mix of psychology, strategy and support (that only a bestie can give), The podcast formally known as My Biz Bestie aims to make the entrepreneurial journey less lonely and a lot more fun! We cover everything from burnout and overwhelm to ADHD and use strategies to have more ease and success in your business by taking neurodiversity, brain biases and over 16 years of clinical experience working with business owners, executives, and professionals in Silicon Valley to help you have a more fulfilling life and business.
The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur offers business owners support for the emotional side of business. The host Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist, multiple biz owner and former tech industry drop out who works with high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset & strategies to stop suffering for success.
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015 Lessons Learned from Season 1 of the Podcast
December 26, 2017 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWelcome to the final episode of season 1! Today, we are going to wrap up the season with all the lessons learned and nuggets of wisdom we have learned from doing this podcast. After we wrap the year up, we wanted to glimpse into the near future and give you a taste of what’s to come in season 2. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram
014 The Benefits and Drawbacks of Having a Business Support System
December 19, 2017 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBHere is a super-sized episode of My Biz Bestie for you today! You might have guessed by now that we are huge proponents of having a Business Support System. We are so passionate about it, we gave a talk at the ADHD conference in Atlanta about the topic. Today, we have adapted and expanded that talk for you explaining just why we love all the benefits of a Business Support System, as well as a few of the potential drawbacks. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » ...
014 The Benefits and Drawbacks of Having a Business Support System
December 19, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBHere is a super-sized episode of My Biz Bestie for you today! You might have guessed by now that we are huge proponents of having a Business Support System. We are so passionate about it, we gave a talk at the ADHD conference in Atlanta about the topic. Today, we have adapted and expanded that talk for you explaining just why we love all the benefits of a Business Support System, as well as a few of the potential drawbacks. The bottom line is this: there is so much value in having lik...
013 Meet My Bestie: Allison Puryear and Tiffany McLain
December 12, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBNow that you know all about how we “unstructured” our Biz Bestie relationship, we wanted to share with you how more Besties help one another with all of their business endeavors. We promise that you and your Biz Bestie do not have to be quite as unstructured as we are! In fact, there are so many benefits to having a Bestie. Allison and Tiffany had the ultimate friend crush. The pair definitely started out as mutual admirers but at a distance. Allison remembers making the leap and reaching ...
013 Meet My Bestie: Allison Puryear and Tiffany McLain
December 12, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBNow that you know all about how we “unstructured” our Biz Bestie relationship, we wanted to share with you how more Besties help one another with all of their business endeavors. We promise that you and your Biz Bestie do not have to be quite as unstructured as we are! In fact, there are so many benefits to having a Bestie. Allison and Tiffany had the ultimate friend crush. The pair definitely started out as mutual admirers but at a distance. Allison remembers making the leap and reaching...
012 Structuring Your Biz Bestie Relationship
December 05, 2017 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBOnce you find your Biz Bestie, it’s time to get clear about what you need in the relationship. After all, you want to make sure you and your Bestie are getting the optimum amount of support and love you need to find success, however you define that. It all comes down to values, and how you can support one another in those values. As we’ve been talking to friends and colleagues about the subject, it became so clear that all the Biz Besties we know each structure things differently. The world...
012 Structuring Your Biz Bestie Relationship
December 04, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBOnce you find your Biz Bestie, it’s time to get clear about what you need in the relationship. After all, you want to make sure you and your Bestie are getting the optimum amount of support and love you need to find success, however you define that. It all comes down to values, and how you can support one another in those values. As we’ve been talking to friends and colleagues about the subject, it became so clear that all the Biz Besties we know each structure things differently. The world...
011 Lessons Learned On Our Conference Spree
November 28, 2017 10:00 - 19 minutes - 9.05 MBLast episode, we went over how we learned to rock a live event. You know we are hard pressed to turn down an opportunity to learn with lots of other people! Now that we’ve had a moment to breathe, let’s pause a moment to look at all the wonderful nuggets of wisdom we actually learned from those conferences. Going to conferences is exhausting. We will chat a little bit about one of our harder lessons: planning rest time. Sometimes, it’s important to rally and push through, but other times, ...
010 Tips for Attending Live Events
November 21, 2017 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWe, the Biz Besties, love live events. Every event we attend, we gain more and more insight into how to maximize the use of your time there. Live events are perfect for working your network, meeting new and interesting people, and learning a little something along the way. These events are not just for extroverts or knowledge junkies. There’s a little something for everyone, and we want to help you make the most of it. With speakers, networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and inform...
009 How to Plan a Weekend Retreat to Boost Productivity
November 14, 2017 10:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIt’s a Landmark Day for the My Biz Bestie Podcast. This is our first episode recorded live in-person and on-location. We are bringing some good stuff to your ears today from Atlanta, GA at the International ADHD Conference. It is the perfect backdrop to talk about one of our favorite things to do with your Biz Bestie: Work Retreats! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The My Biz Bestie Community today: My Biz Bestie Facebook My Biz Bestie Instagram
008 The Myers-Briggs Review
November 07, 2017 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBSince we’ve already established that Myers-Briggs personality types are one of our favorite things to talk about, we’ll jump right into the specifics of each of the 4 Spectrums. Are you Introverted or Extroverted? Intuitive or Sensing? Feeling or Thinking? Judging or Perceiving? Some of these scales have misleading names that can lead to a misunderstanding about what it means for personality types. Some of the scales have gotten a bad reputation that we are here to rectify! Regardless, we ar...
007 The Blessings of Introversion and Extroversion
October 31, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBHaving a true understanding of Introversion and Extroversion is one of the easiest ways to appreciate why people do what they do. There are so many misconceptions about what makes an Introvert tick; “They’re antisocial,” or, They don’t have friends.” The same could be said for Extroverts; “They never need down time” or “They always enjoy small talk.” What happens when we believe these stereotypes? We tend to think the grass is greener but is it? Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and...
006 The Value of Checking In
October 24, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSometimes, it’s the little things in life that bring you the most value. We are busy humans, aren’t we? Between building your business, staying connected to your family and support system, and maybe eating a healthy meal or two, it can be easy to become overtaken by busyness. Today, we wanted to share with you a high value tool that will not only help you and your Biz Bestie grow closer together, but will also help you make positive changes in your life. It’s time for a Check In. Love the...
006 The Value of Checking In
October 24, 2017 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSometimes, it’s the little things in life that bring you the most value. We are busy humans, aren’t we? Between building your business, staying connected to your family and support system, and maybe eating a healthy meal or two, it can be easy to become overtaken by busyness. Today, we wanted to share with you a high value tool that will not only help you and your Biz Bestie grow closer together, but will also help you make positive changes in your life. It’s time for a Check In. In t...
005 Why is Everyone Talking About Masterminds?
October 17, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWhy is everyone talking about Masterminds? It’s certainly a hot topic in the business world, but are they worth the hype? We are so excited to talk about Masterminds with you today because they are such a powerful tool to help you reach all of your business goals. Masterminds offer a level of practicality and structure that is sometimes more difficult to get on your own. We all know our minds tend to wander and our goals slip out of focus. Joining a Mastermind can help you combat that. Lo...
004 What is a Mentor, Anyway?
October 10, 2017 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBToday, we wanted to break down a relationship dynamic that has some people scratching their heads, and other cracking open their calendars. What is a mentor, anyway? The Mythical Mentor feels like that older, more experienced source of wisdom to solve all of our business woes. Ideally, a mentor would be a person who freely gives of their time to help a young up-and-comer launch into a new endeavor. Wouldn’t it be great if the world was filled with mentors? Love the show? Subscribe, rate,...
003 How to Use Your Network to Create a Support System
October 02, 2017 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHave you ever felt lost in the crowd, or just one of the many voices? In a large networking group, it can be a daunting task to try to find meaningful connections, or gain helpful feedback. This week, your Biz Besties are here to help you find a Tribe! A Tribe is that smaller network where things can get a little more personal, and a lot more helpful. Finding that small network is easy, and we want to help you find one! After all, it was in one of those smaller networks that we became Biz Be...
002 How to Grow Your Network
October 01, 2017 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWe all know that, as a business owner, we need a network. But have you ever stopped to think why you need one? Conventional wisdom aside, a network is a powerful tool that you can use to not only increase profit but build up valuable relationships too. This week, we want to stop for a moment and ask the right questions: What’s your networking goal or focus? Why might you be afraid of networking? How can you grow your existing network? Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! He...
001 Intro to My Biz Bestie: For Business Women and Entrepreneurs
September 29, 2017 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBYou are the CEO of your own Business Empire, but does that feel a little isolating? Are you struggling to connect with others about the unique struggles of running your own business? Maybe your partner is supportive, but just doesn’t understand where you are coming from? Sounds like you need a Biz Bestie! We are Maelisa Hall and Amber Hawley, two Biz Besties on a mission to help you connect with like-minded women. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The M...