My Freedom Grove Podcast
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf you don't take care of your Mental Health, your business won't matter.
Being a successful entrepreneur depends on a healthy mindset, aligned processes that support your business & life strategy and goals, and being part of a collaborative community of support.
My Freedom Grove podcast sets you up for success with this 3 tiered holistic approach. Get inspired and get moving in your business while taking care of you.
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Episode #146 Year in Review
December 24, 2022 18:23 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBBring your 2022 Business GOLD forward into 2023. Wait, do you know what your Business GOLD was? Do you remember ALL of it? Business GOLD is valuable. You don't want to leave any of it behind. In this workshop style podcast episode I'll help you Harvest Your Business GOLD from 2022. I know, it's right before Christmas. This may not be the right day to do a workshop. But, this is the right time to listen to get the memories flowing. When you're ready, sit down and listen a seco...
Episode #145 Thrive in Business by Dating Your Soulmate
December 17, 2022 19:53 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBLet's be honest. Your love life can derail your business. Divorce, being newly single, being lonely during the holidays, and the ups and downs of dating create a lot of emotional turmoil. That emotional turmoil shows up in your business. Yikes! Your energy is just not the same. Sometimes you show up frazzled, angry, snippy, or start oversharing (it's a turn off to your potential clients). Or worse...you just stop performing your work functions. This is supposed to be the most won...
Episode #144 Stoke the Flames of Motivation
December 11, 2022 01:12 - 39 minutes - 29.4 MBIs your business a small fire or an exciting bonfire? Sure a small fire can do the job. It can keep you warm. It's running. It's OK. But a bonfire creates a party! It's a huge draw for new clients. But, it takes effort to create a bonfire. When your business is OK, you may feel a little "meh" about putting in more effort. Afterall, there's nothing wrong with "OK". When you have an idea of a BOLD business goal, but you're lacking the motivation, what do you do? This episode...
Episode #143 How to Balance Learning and Running a Business
December 03, 2022 04:16 - 26 minutes - 20.4 MBBusiness in general is a balancing act. We're familiar with work life balance. But have your considered Learning and Running a Business balance? These two competing priorities are more common than you realize. You need to learn a lot to be able to run a business. And you need to run a business to generate revenue now. But how do you do that if you haven't learned everything you need to know? There's a way to make both a priority at the same time. Take a few minutes to learn these...
Episode #142 Business Metrics Magic
November 17, 2022 16:55 - 26 minutes - 19.6 MBDo you find yourself believing it will take a magic wand to achieve business success? Instant gratification of results would be wonderful. However, if the magic wand draws you in because you think that is the only way you'll have success, I have a different kind of magic to share with you. Business metric magic is real. (Sorry, the wand is not real. It breaks my heart too.) I know business metric magic is real because I've been using it with companies throughout my career. It's po...
Episode #141 Heart Healing from Loss
November 14, 2022 07:59 - 1 hour - 39 MBYou matter, my friend. You've pushed through your feelings time and time again. You've proven that you can hurt and still get stuff done. But a day will come when a new loss will bring a landslide of emotions that takes you by surprise. As strong people. we have a belief that we should be able to handle this on our own. I know, I did that for decades. And it took it's toll. I shoved my emotions down, kept pushing through and piled up a ton of resentment. It had an effect on how...
Episode #140 Unleash Queer Brilliance
November 05, 2022 01:43 - 51 minutes - 27.9 MBLife is more enjoyable and impactful when we live as our brilliant, authentic selves. Some members of the Queer community face internal and external challenges to living life authentically. Having a coach, who knows Queer challenges from personal experience, is an ideal support. MJ, aka Michelle Johnston, is a coach for Queer, Questioning and Trans adults. And guess what? They are also a Priest! As someone that identifies as non-binary trans, MJ is a great example that it's possibl...
Episode #139 ADHD, Anxiety & Successful Entrepreneurship
October 29, 2022 01:31 - 47 minutes - 27.2 MBWorried that ADHD or Anxiety will get in the way of your entrepreneurial success? Well, look no further. You are about to get a great dose of inspiration! My client, Dr. Sonia Wright, is sharing the secrets to her business success. Learn how Dr. Sonia discovered her ADHD and anxiety superpowers with running not 1, but 2 successful businesses! As the Midlife Sex Coach for Women and a Pediatric Radiologist, Dr. Sonia got creative with solutions that worked for her. She shares her jou...
Episode #138 Yearly Business Planning
October 22, 2022 01:06 - 27 minutes - 19 MBSignificantly reduce anxiety and overwhelm by performing Yearly Business Planning every October. Both Established and Startup businesses benefit from this activity. Planning ahead allows you to have a balanced workload and enjoy your life. Your success with business revenue targets is more likely with calendar strategy. This episode shows you how. This episode is your personal workshop to plan out 2023. I take you through 9 steps to plan out your Boulder through Sand activites. Grab...
Episode #137 Calm & Profitable Business
October 14, 2022 23:30 - 20 minutes - 15.3 MBOne day you will wake up and everything will feel different. A peaceful calm will come over you. You did it. You have a profitable business. Everything works. You achieved your dream. It may be hard to imagine today. You may feel the emotional storm of overwhelm. There is so much to learn, build and do. Your mind is running around the clock. You wonder if it will ever be possible to feel present in life or with your loved ones again. It is possible. It gets better. You are mak...
Episode #136 Called to Serve - LGBTQ+ Mom of Conservative Faith
October 08, 2022 01:12 - 35 minutes - 19.3 MBHow do you know who to serve with your business? You've probably heard the advice that it is beneficial to niche down. Yet, the decision isn't easy. What if you felt a calling? A gentle pull or a quiet voice nudging you. What if you listened to it? That's exactly what happened to my guest, Meagan Skidmore. Often our struggles are training for our calling. As a member of the LDS church, Meagan found herself at a crossroad when her child came out as LGBTQ+. Her journey of list...
Work Stress to Work Love
October 01, 2022 01:15 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MBWork stress can be debilitating. If you've ever found youself berating yourself, thinking you are not cut out for your job or business, this episode is for you. Whether it's the fast pace, heavy workload or ever changing environment, emotional breakdowns may have you running for the nearest bathroom. You do your best to embrace the Work Life Integration your company promotes, but when has it gone too far? Do you every find yourself wondering how other people hold it together while you s...
Episode #134 Inner Personas
September 24, 2022 01:40 - 33 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever had those weeks where your brain keeps shouting “I don’t want to do that?”. Not just for 1 task. I’m talking about almost every task. Even the ones that you really enjoy? Our brains can be so uncooperative at times, right? I have a theory. Our brains are listening too much to the Inner Critic. The Inner Critic is very influential. It gets on stage, with your brain watching from the audience. It paints a picture of doom and gloom on everything. Your brain watches...
Episode #133 Decision Making
September 16, 2022 20:39 - 22 minutes - 14.5 MBBrainstorming business solutions is a beautiful thing, The innovation can lead to substantial breakthoughs. However, the sheer volume of ideas can be overwhelming. Conquer overwhelm by making decisions. Decision making doesn't have to be an angst-filled activity that keeps you up at night. Learn this quick and easy decision making procress that gets you moving quick. This is the perfect process for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs and work teams. Don't fall back into decision swirl. Yo...
Episode #132 Result Responsibility & Allowance
September 10, 2022 01:24 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWho's really responsible for a result? The customer? Or the business that was hired to provide a product/service to achieve the result? It's a widespread concern all businesses and entrepreneurs face at one time or another. If you've noticed a theme in both your personal and professional world in regards to Result Responsibility, you don't want to miss this episode! Coaches, healers and educators have hearts of gold. We always want to help everyone we meet. Even those that don't w...
Episode #131 Becoming a Published Author
September 03, 2022 02:06 - 58 minutes - 35.5 MBYour healing journey can be the next person's medicine. Delivering that medicine in book form has the potential to reach thousands world wide. But, where do you start? You are in for a special treat today. Newly published author, Aditi Ramchandani, is here to share all the details with you. Aditi is celebrating a milestone in this episode. This is the day her book "The Self-Care Habit" landed in bookstores Worldwide. Aditi not only shares her personal journey healing from stress...
Episode #130 Refining Your Niche
August 27, 2022 17:30 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBNiche. I can hear the collective groan when I say this word. It brings up worry and fear. It seems like the wrong thing to do. Yet, the evidence that it creates successful businesses is everywhere. Working with one segment of the population, on one specific issue creates crystal clear messaging and easy sales. Ok, so you may have decided to get on board with it, but then the "Niche Drama" pops up. And getting really clear becomes one of the hardest tasks of your life. That'...
Episode #129 Reason, Season, Lifetime Service Processes
August 20, 2022 00:13 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWe all know the emotional struggle of relationships ending in our personal life. Emotional peace comes faster when we apply the concept "people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime". Most successful businesses include cultivating relationships with their customers. This can create a haziness as to when the service is "done". It might even stir up emotions. Designing your service processes using the reason, season, lifetime concept not only creates clarity, it prov...
Episode #128 Parent Guilt with Work Schedules
August 12, 2022 23:18 - 47 minutes - 31.4 MBParent guilt can be a daily, heart wrenching obstacle for your business. You have a responsiblity to create an income to take care of your family. But when they constantly interrupt you or need your attention during work hours, what do you do? It's a chicken and egg scenario. Which comes first? And what about your needs? It may feel hopeless, but it's not. This is a solvable dilemma. Although, it can't be turned off overnight, it can be resolved, one interruption at a time. As ...
Episode #127 Decrease Overwhelm with Sales Funnels
August 06, 2022 03:45 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWhen I started my entrepreneur journey, I was totally overwhelmed. There were so many things to learn and do, I didn’t know where to start. After a few online courses and unsuccessful website design experiments, I felt lost and defeated quickly because it “didn’t work”. I exerted a lot of effort, and there wasn’t a payoff. I didn't really understand how all of the different business pieces were connected. In fact, I didn't even know what all of the different pieces were or the skills I...
Episode #126 Design & Plan Your Business (Replay)
July 29, 2022 23:11 - 41 minutes - 23.7 MBThere is no wrong way to get started in business, all ways are the right way. You pick whatever works for you and whatever means you have for getting started. I love using a Lean Value Canvas as a living document to keep you anchored in the process. It keeps evolving as you investigate and make adjustments of your experiments. Everything that you do is giving you more information about what works and what doesn't work for all nine of the sections. Today’s episode is all about skipping t...
Episode #125 Proof of Concept
July 22, 2022 19:15 - 26 minutes - 19.7 MBOne thing that can create an emotional storm faster than anything is Enrollment Numbers. Coaches’, Healers’ and Educators’ business depends on enrollment numbers. How can you resolve this emotional storm before it even starts? Some people get excited about numbers. For others it makes them sick to their stomachs. A number is just a neutral thing. Our thoughts about the number are what create our feelings. It’s true, you put in so much time and effort into preparing your offerings. Wh...
Episode #124 Self Belief
July 15, 2022 21:24 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIf you truly believed in yourself, what would be possible for you and your business? Would you feel confident approaching big companies and pitching high ticket services? Would you allow yourself to be visible and offer your services often? Would you release your ghosts of business past and step into your greatness with your rock star service? Would you be willing to reduce the scope of your services and set a higher price based on the new concentrated value? Would you get up on stage ...
Episode #123 Beta Testing
July 08, 2022 21:58 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThink about the last time you were frustrated working with a service provider or using their product. It can be completely maddening to hit an obstacle in your user experience. Tech problems alone may have made you want to throw your computer out the window. Sometimes these experiences are so bad you're driven to ask for a refund and leave a bad review. Now, let’s flip it around to you, the business owner. The last thing you want are bad customer experiences, reviews and refunds. You pu...
Episode #122 How to Start a Podcast
July 01, 2022 22:21 - 46 minutes - 27.2 MBPodcasting has been one of my favorite things about creating my business. I get to set all of my own rules. I get to talk about the subjects that are most important to me. I get to have interviews and bring people on so that we can learn about things in other people's worlds. We can learn new techniques. Everybody gets to have a voice, and this is your chance. Imagine all of the possibilities of what you could do with the podcast. My guest, Kara Gott Warner, is going to teach you all ab...
Episode #121 Smallest Effort Biggest Payoff
June 24, 2022 18:38 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhen starting a business, it's kind of hard to wrap your brain around Return on Investment. Your passion is high in the beginning. You have so many ideas. You want to do it all. Then when the sales start rolling in, the excitement fuels you to sell even more. Overwhelm was present the whole time. But now the intensity is off the charts. That's were LEAN comes in. LEAN businesses focus on doing the smallest effort for the biggest payoff. All of the large, successful companies do it...
Replay Episode #47 Processing Grief
June 17, 2022 17:59 - 34 minutes - 20.3 MBToday my dad passed away from cancer. It was a really heavy week. Instead of pushing through to create a new podcast episode, I am honoring my mental health. Replaying the episode from when my aunt passed away feels like the best thing to do. Grief is a healthy emotion when a loved one passes. It doesn't mean it feels good. Because it doesn't. When grief is witnessed, the healing begins. Topics: #1 What to do with triggered memories #2 Allowing a healthy mix of emotions #3 ...
Episode #120 Discovering Your Confidence
June 10, 2022 22:33 - 56 minutes - 32.4 MBConfidence, or lack thereof, impacts the quality of your life, business and relationships. We all know building confidence is an inside job. At times we hold ourselves back with fears of other people judging us for being too confident. There's a big difference between confidence and arrogance. You my friend, are not wired to be arrogant. You have too big of a heart for that. Discovering and building your confidence can only lead you down a road of good Mental Health. Confidence bui...
Episode #119 Celebrate the Real You
June 03, 2022 22:49 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MBLet your business shine with PRIDE! (psst....get out of the business closet!) Entrepreneurs experience fear of exposure, insecurities and uncertainty, especially as they start a business. It's a new change. Often, it is a new identity. Fear of rejection and judgement is at an all time high. This episodes explores similarites of "coming out" in the LGBTQ+ community. Although everyone's experience is different, all humans go through a change curve. Accelerate your progress through ...
Episode #118 Be Part of the Solution
May 27, 2022 22:42 - 23 minutes - 17.4 MBThere are millions of people in the United States and billions throughout the whole world experiencing an emotional crisis. It's been a rough couple of weeks, even a rough month, with everything that's been happening in the United States. I want to address this because I know how painful it is for everybody that sees the gun violence unfolding. I really believe that we all have the capability to contribute to the solution to this problem by developing human connections. Creating safe an...
Episode #117 Creating Connection
May 21, 2022 01:38 - 28 minutes - 20 MBAre you connected with the right people? If you find yourself struck with an obstacle or feeling lackluster in your innovation and strategy ideas, it might be time to create some new connections. Human connection not only benefits our mental health and resiliency, it benefits business health. Connection provides the missing pieces of the puzzle, next level mindset shifts, different perspectives and all the data points to create a clear picture. Problem solving and innovative solutions...
Episode #116 Your Amazing Human Design
May 13, 2022 23:19 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIt's time for you to shine. You were born to be amazing. But your inner critic thinks there's something wrong with you. Enough is enough. All those aspects of your personality that you think are flaws are actually your strengths. My guest, Taylor V, introduces you to your Human Design. One of the best business investments you can make is learning about yourself. When you know yourself, you can create the most desirable experiences for your clients that they can't get anywhere e...
Episode #115 Value Mirror
May 06, 2022 22:28 - 12 minutes - 7.37 MBYour potential clients need your services and products. So why does it feel so uncomfortable to let them know your business exists? Or to share about how you can help them? This discomfort is more common than you realize. Many entrepreneurs experience this. Especially if they created their own intellectual property and processes. It all comes down to the value you think you provide. When you apply the Value Mirror concept, you'll understand what is clouding your vision. Use this ...
Episode #114 Get Your Marriage Mojo Back
April 30, 2022 00:07 - 48 minutes - 27.1 MBOur personal relationships can completely derail our business or our professional lives. Sometimes that is the obstacle and we need to spend some time and actually work on that so that we can have the success in our businesses and in our professional life. In today's episode, I’m joined by Maggie Reyes a life coach and modern marriage mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious, women, create the marriages of their dreams without waiting for their partners to change or adding more wor...
Episode #113 Inspired Business Metrics
April 22, 2022 19:42 - 33 minutes - 24.9 MBNot everybody loves metrics. I happen to be a metrics junkie. I love metrics. Your metrics can work like a heat-seeking missile to pinpoint exactly what you need to work on so that you can achieve your goals! Last week 23 Businesses that started from scratch, received Million Dollar awards from a Company that was started from scratch by 1 woman. What did they all have in common? They used metrics to make business decisions. Much like digging for gold, trying to hit a slot machine jackpot, ...
Episode #112 Journaling for Self Discovery
April 16, 2022 01:19 - 50 minutes - 30.1 MBYour journal can be there for you when you need it the most. Often times we need a safe place to share our most honest thoughts and feelings. Writing & Life Coach, Jen Laffin, addresses initial concerns you may have that block you from journaling. Feel the freedom that comes with self expression. Experience the objectivity of words on paper as you begin a journey of self discovery. Whether you have healing or big dream creation on the horizon, journaling is your best first step. ...
Episode #111 Relationship Repair with The Clarity Steps
April 09, 2022 18:58 - 44 minutes - 34.2 MBRelationship struggles can derail your business and professional life. AND your business can derail your personal & professional relationships. Of course, the easiest way to resolve tension is to sever your professional or personal relationships. But, I know you don’t want to do that. The Clarity Steps provides the framework to make your relationships work for both of you. Your needs and their needs are equally important. This structured approach gives you both a voice and time to list...
Episode #110 Tag Team Coaching
April 01, 2022 18:18 - 23 minutes - 17.3 MBThe best solutions are created when you bring diversity to the table. You see, nobody is good at everything, but everyone is good at something. When you leverage the experience, education and approach of multiple people, you discover all of the pieces that work for you, your evolutionary journey, and your business. As an employee or a business owner, you can create Tag Teams for your clients too. You may have to shift a few fixed & scarcity thoughts to growth & abundance thoughts to experie...
Episode #109 Creative Business Models
March 25, 2022 21:18 - 39 minutes - 23.3 MBThis episode is inspired by the highly popular celebrity musician Todrick Hall. After attending his concert, I was in awe watching his entrepreneurial spirit. As an unsigned musician, Todrick Hall built his celebrity status and built his music career as an entrepreneur using grass roots efforts. Not only that, with his generous heart he creates opportunities for LGBTQ+ dancers and our community. If Todrick can create something so successful and impactful, why wouldn’t you? There are so m...
Episode #108 Self Defeating Sentences
March 18, 2022 18:40 - 21 minutes - 12.8 MBDo you ever find yourself using self-defeating sentences? Do you even recognize when you're doing it? I’m sure you’ve felt the effect of Imposter syndrome as you search for a new job, crippling anxiety before heading to an event, or overwhelm when looking at your task list. It all starts with a sentence. Business owners know the familiar feeling of dread when setting pricing. Will people only want free service? Will they think my price is too high? Our thoughts and sentences have the ...
Episode #107 Value Ladders
March 11, 2022 23:23 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBConfused about what to offer your clients? With all of the options available, you may find your head spinning. You know above all, you just want to help your customer. To get your business up and running, and making a profit, a little structure will help you out. Build your product portfolio based on what your customer needs to be successful. Create a win-win for both of you. They get results. You get clear revenue streams. Learn how you can leverage the Customer Journey and The Cl...
Episode #106 Get Comfortable Presenting
March 04, 2022 23:29 - 52 minutes - 29 MBHave you ever been terrified to do a speaking event, presentation, or even just networking? People want to connect with you on a human level. When you're approachable and accessible, people are attracted to you like a magnet. It takes a lot to get up in front of that many people. But it also takes a lot to get comfortable even just talking with two. Today’s guest, Lisa Braithwaite, helps corporate employees and entrepreneurs to get comfortable with every type of presentation and with ...
Episode #105 Getting Organized
February 25, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 24.6 MBOrganizing your stuff can be quite triggering. Even just figuring out where to start the process can be so overwhelming. I'm grateful that Tracy Hoth from Simply Squared Away is here on the podcast today to help with all of it so that we can actually get through it. Not only are we talking about managing clutter, letting go, and maintaining it, but Tracy also shares how our mindset impacts our ability to sort, purge, assign homes, and maintain the content in our business and life. How much...
Episode #104 Success with Feedback
February 18, 2022 22:31 - 22 minutes - 16.9 MBIf you get triggered after seeing a Yelp review or hearing “Hey, can we talk?” from your customer, employer or partner, this episode is for you. You don’t have to be caught in an emotional storm with your mind reeling about possible mistakes you made, your defense mechanisms bubbling over with anger, or suffering from a tight chest and stomach cramps. Toltec wisdom teaches to not take anything personal. Doing so only creates suffering. That holds true with feedback. To have peace and s...
Episode #103 Relationship Marketing
February 11, 2022 20:50 - 1 hour - 31 MBThe Universe will conspire to connect you with your ideal clients when you choose to show up as your authentic self and do the things that align with your values. I invited Stacey Uhrig back to share how Relationship Marketing proved to be her winning approach as an entrepreneur for 20+ years. Relationship Marketing is about making real connections and caring about people. It isn't limited. Relationship marketing is also about helping other businesses. Can you image that you can incr...
Episode #102 Learning from Experiments
February 04, 2022 23:55 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBCreating new business processes, including marketing, requires learning and experimenting. Not only are you doing experiments to find what works, you are also experimenting with different teachers. It’s tempting to dismiss an experiment quickly and say “It didn’t work”. Or to use “it didn’t work” as an escape clause to avoid the discomfort of learning and trying again. There is so much gold to discover such as specific do’s and don’ts for your process, your learning style, your developmen...
Episode #101 Overcompensating for Others
January 28, 2022 17:39 - 39 minutes - 23.6 MBTired of doing rush jobs? Burnt out working overtime and sacrificing your dream goals and family time? Are you overcompensating in your process because someone didn’t do the thing they were supposed to do? When you are the one with the big heart, it’s easier to take on the work just to calm the other person’s stress. However, the impact on your Mental Health is undeniable. It’s time to reframe and retrain. Use these 2 tools and 1 mindset technique to create stress free, smooth pr...
Episode #100 Whatever It Takes
January 21, 2022 20:30 - 55 minutes - 32.5 MBThis world needs you and the contribution you have to offer. People are depending on you. Many heart driven entrepreneurs and employees feel compelled to exert time and energy above and beyond healthy limits. The desire to meet the end goal is intense. Sometimes your inspirational thought communities role model success, but their means may not be right for you. What if it was possible to guarantee you meet your end goal AND enjoy a healthy journey? Seek diversity of thought and approach...
Episode #99 Project Me
January 15, 2022 03:01 - 50 minutes - 28.3 MBYou're amazing at helping others with their projects and developing them. It feels like the right thing to do...all of the time. Until it doesn't feel good anymore. It's exhausting. At times it feels lonely and painful to be on the backburner. Your inner critic starts telling you lies like you don't deserve better or it's selfish to consider your own needs. My friend, stop. Doing Project Me can be a life saver in more ways than one for you and your business. Join LeAnn Austin and me...
Episode #98 Make Dreams Come True
January 07, 2022 20:10 - 32 minutes - 19.2 MBThe new year always feels great. It's a fresh start. You’re thinking about your dreams. You just can't wait to take on the world. What if you had a way that you could guarantee that you would always make all of your dreams come true? The Clarity Steps system is a seven-step process to achieve dreams. It works for personal dreams as well as small and large business dreams. But wait, there’s more…learn how the work you do using The Clarity Steps can be repurposed to help your clients and...