Naptime Empires with Nikki Elledge Brown: Refreshingly Honest Conversations for Entrepreneurial Moms
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsThere’s no one RIGHT way to raise great humans, just like there’s no one RIGHT way to build a profitable business. That’s why it’s so comforting to know you’re not the only one trying to do both at the same time. Join me (Nikki Elledge Brown) and a brilliant lineup of family-focused entrepreneurs for the Naptime Empires™ podcast - refreshingly honest conversations on the realities of parenthood + entrepreneurship. Topics include motherhood, entrepreneurship (obvs), relationships, spirituality, inspiration, success, health, and fun (remember that?).
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Bibbidi Bobbidi Book Launch Vibes: BTS of Jadah's Prep and Process (+ a giveaway!) [NE 082]
February 28, 2023 18:05 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBI loved this convo so much that I had to bring it directly to you. (It started on Jadah Sellner's Lead with Love podcast, just like our last episode!) In this one, we bottle Jadah's pre-launch feels in the weeks before her best-selling book She Builds officially launched into bookstores, homes, and earbuds. I asked all my nosy Qs so we can benefit when it's our turn to jump! Jadah shares get nitty gritty details on what made her audiobook recording process a huge success, plus we jam on wh...
BFFs and Bookity Books: Creative Cocoon Life with Jadah Sellner [NE 081]
November 30, 2021 16:43 - 57 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this super-special book mode episode, my Polly Pocket BFF* Jadah Sellner and I invite you behind the scenes to join us for a convo on pretty much ALL THE THINGS. (*we were born in the 80s and basically audio livestream our days to each other via the Voxer app, hence Polly Pocket) If you haven't met her yet, Jadah's the star of NE episode SIX and I've been on her Lead with Love podcast a couple times too. She's an author, speaker, coach, and one of my favorite humans. In this dual-podc...
Profitable Priorities [NE 080]
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 22.4 MBSince I am and work with a lot of humans who care about building businesses that fit into LIFE (vs. the other way around), this concept comes up a lot in conversations with my clients, my friends, mySELF. I'm anchoring this idea here so we have it when we’re feeling a bit aimless and sneaky, avoiding the work that we KNOW will lead to the results we deeply desire. It's time we talk profitable priorities. (*Profitable prios* for obnoxiously short. Check your local GIF library for stickers.)...
Her First Year [NE 079]
October 11, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 20.7 MBWe recently celebrated our daughter Noey’s first birthday. In this episode I’m sharing reflections from my third and final experience with the first-year baby bubble / fourth trimester… how it’s been different than my first two, what I’ve learned, and how her presence has changed so much already. Take a listen here or in your fave pod player when you wanna and as always – let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot (or a selfie as you listen) + tagging me on Instagram @nikkielled...
Change in Plans [NE 078]
October 04, 2021 16:10 - 23 minutes - 23.9 MBOnce upon a time (at the start of summer 2021) I launched season four: BOOK MODE with the intention of tracking my journey to self-publishing. Then my friends came to town and shook that ish up. In this episode I’ll share why we’ve had a CHANGE IN PLANS over here, why it feels a bit scary to admit that out loud and in published form, AND what that means for coming episodes. Musings include, but are not limited to: - why I originally went down the self-publishing path - behind-the-scen...
Draft. Edit. Repeat. (My Process to Date) [NE 077]
May 24, 2021 15:51 - 35 minutes - 34.9 MBContext matters. Before I can actually UPDATE you on book progress, I gotta catch you up to speed on where we're starting from. How we got to the current moment / draft in time. In this episode I'll share an overview of my personal writing (drafting, revising) process to date, including, but not limited to: how and why I chose Naptime Empires as my first book (with a squillion other ideas circulating) what prompted the first draft back in April 2020 the exact process I used to go from...
Season 4: BOOK MODE. Here's the plan. [NE 076]
May 18, 2021 18:59 - 20 minutes - 21.9 MBIntroducing Naptime Empires: BOOK MODE - aka Season 4! You only write your first book once. (Or like, four times in slightly different ways, if you're me.) It's time for season FOUR o' the Naptime Empires® podcast - the journey to episode 100 and the publication of the Naptime Empires book! In this series of episodes I'll be sharing the good, the bad, the ugly of my creative and procrastinative process. WHY? Because I work best with a mutual inspiration society (being in conversat...
Carrie Green on Community-Building and the Power of Visualization [NE 075]
March 10, 2021 21:11 - 47 minutes - 85.3 MBCarrie Green is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and mom of two. She’s the founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association (known as FEA), author of the international bestselling book She Means Business, and her TEDx talk on the power of visualization has over 7.5 million views to date. She's been featured in The Daily Telegraph, RED Magazine, Stylist, GLAMOUR Magazine, BBC radio and on BBC News, championing entrepreneurship at every level, and she’s one of my dearest friends....
Parijat Deshpande on High-Risk Pregnancy and Healing Trauma [NE 074]
January 25, 2021 21:35 - 52 minutes - 93.2 MBParijat Deshpande is the leading high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. She's also the author of bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stres...
Ari Hale on Online Biz Strategy and Traveling with a Toddler
December 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBAri Hale is a business coach for service providers, marketing strategist, and tech nerd who loves to travel and eat around the world with her son, Silas. In this convo we cover how she got started in online business as a virtual assistant, the #1 mistake she made when starting out (+ what she advises her students to do differently), how the birth of her son sparked a transformation from self-described "workaholic" identity, how she traveled through Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia wh...
Gena Jaffe on Motherhood + Mental Health [NE 072]
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 90.9 MBGena (pronounced "jenna") is a mom to two reciprocal IVF babes, wife to her wife, and serial entrepreneur. She was a corporate lawyer in NYC until she started her own law practice in Jan 2014. She then started a mama blog after the birth of her son Parker and 2 years ago, became a fitness + wellness coach after being a nationally competitive gymnast for 15 years. but of all the things she has done and all the awards she has won, "mommy" is her very favorite title of all. In this convo, w...
Ticora Davis on Protecting Your Smarts + Creating in Faith [NE 071]
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 105 MBTicora Davis is an intellectual property advocate, attorney, author, speaker, wifey and mama to two toddlers. She founded The Creator's Law Firm in 2017 to help experts and entrepreneurs protect their brands so they can grow their businesses with peace of mind. In this convo, we cover how being laid off after having her son sparked her to a new level of success, why she describes preparation as the highest form of faith, the story of when VH1 came calling when she'd JUST opened her new fir...
Abbey Ashley on Virtual Assistants + Building an Talented Team [NE 070]
October 19, 2020 04:01 - 53 minutes - 95.4 MBAbbey Ashley is the Founder of The Virtual Savvy. She helps aspiring virtual assistants launch and grow their own at-home business from scratch. Abbey started her own virtual assistant business as a new mom and was able to double the salary from her full-time corporate job, working only 20 hours a week... in just 30 days! She's since gone on to grow a seven-figure business and retire her husband ALL from her at-home business. It's now her passion to help others start their own VA businesses ...
Elsa Isaac on Style as Self-Expression [NE 069]
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 105 MBElsa Isaac is a NYC-based fashion + image stylist who believes style is really all about self-expression. She’s a seasoned pro with over 17 years’ experience, now helping successful career women + entrepreneurs revamp their wardrobes + create show-stopping ensembles that flatter their unique body shape and lifestyles. A self-dubbed anti-fashion stylist. Elsa doesn’t believe there’s one standard of beauty + strives to empower all her clients to celebrate their own individuality. In this c...
Holly Gillen on Making Videos That Connect [NE 068]
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBHolly Gillen (mom of two) helps high-performing biz owners create videos with a plan, purpose, system, and strategy. In this conversation, we cover how Holly’s business shifted after the birth of each of her sons, how to stand out by showcasing who you are through the use of video, why video is the easiest and fastest way to create connections with people (especially during when so many people are missing in person social connection!), and more. Enjoy! ______________________________ ...
The Final Countdown: An Update on Baby, Book, and Biz-Nesting [NE 067]
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 54.2 MBBig updates ahead! In this episode, which is basically like one big Voxer message from me to YOU, I share the scoop on all things baby (recorded in week 36-37 of pregnancy!), book (still cookin'), and biz-nesting. I share: What’s worked (what hasn’t) when prepping for baby - labor and delivery and fourth trimester healing, my vision for maternity leave this round (how it’s different from last time), how I’ve prepped on the biz side, and what to expect from the podcast over the next few...
Tejal V. Patel on Raising Mindful Kids [NE 066]
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 72.4 MBTejal V. Patel is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness and meditation advocate for parents and kids. She’s the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast, mom of two, and the author of the brand new book Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities To Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused. In this conversation we cover the importance of giving kids the tools to manage emotions starting at a young age, practical tips for kids of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed, how she unexpectedly attra...
When you’re feeling unclear [NE 065]
June 29, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 29.6 MBWe often talk about the value in hiring help in biz and hiring help at home (with childcare, home maintenance, etc). In this episode I highlight the value of enlisting support for YOU - not as a parent, not as a biz owner, but as the one wearing all the hats. The WHOLE you. When you're feeling stuck, unclear, not sure what your next right step may be, having (a trusted) someone for YOU can be the ultimate guardrail to help you stay on YOUR path. Take a listen, give it a go, and as always...
Adrienne Dorison on Building a Business That Runs Like Clockwork™ [NE 064]
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 64.1 MBAdrienne Dorison has spent the past 10+ years in the field of operational efficiency, and has since created the most simplistic approach to making your business ultra-efficient. (She also recently became a mom to her little one, Kit.) In this conversation we cover what it means (+ what it takes) to build a business that can not just run but GROW without your direct involvement, how efficiency will look different depending on the season of life you’re in, and practical steps you can take to...
Season THREE: On Her Terms™ [NE 063]
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 40.1 MBWe're baaack! And by "we" I mean me, you, and my tiny cohost-in-utero. (I KNOW. Big updates ahead.) In this season (three) premiere episode, I walk you through a lifetime-in-a-year-'s worth of #onherterms-themed lessons learned. Detailing the divine breadcrumbs from one of the most interesting years of my life, how they've impacted my own body, mind, spirit, fam, and biz along the way, and how that's seasoned me to serve YOU in this next chapter. I share what you can expect in this nex...
Go to sleep, mom. [NE 062]
May 02, 2019 10:37 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MBThis episode is an audio permission slip to GO TO SLEEP, MOM. When you're feeling tired and cranky, or maybe a bit mentally foggy and slooowwww... When you're reaching for caffeine to make it through the afternoon or staying up way beyond everyone else's bedtime to squeeze in extra work (or Netflix, let's be honest)... Consider, perhaps, that a bit more sleep could do you good. [Note: This ep is for moms who have reasonable control over their bedtimes. Staying up late because of habi...
Close the tab(s). [NE 061]
April 09, 2019 09:32 - 18 minutes - 19.4 MBAs moms, business owners, and HUMANS in the 21st century - there's a whole lot to keep mental track of in this lifetime. At any given moment we're holding mental space for all KINDS of tasks and to-dos... scheduling dentist appointments, emails, laundry, meals, projects, client work, personal finances... it's a lot. Thing is - when we let #allthetasks build up, keeping squillions of mental tabs open at a given time, we drain our precious energy. (And think about it - you could have al...
The Pregnant Pause: How to Come Back After a Break [NE 060]
April 02, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 27.1 MBIf you've ever gone a week, a month, a YEAR without posting in your "regular" schedule and you've felt a bit shamey or awkward about stepping back onto the field - this one's for you. In this episode I unpack my own process for coming back from my most recent (three month) podcast break. I share the fears and guilty shamey thoughts that creep in, the overwhelm of deciding which topic to choose (there are so manyyyyy hence the "pregnant" pause!), how to reframe so you can feel genuinely GRA...
You're not behind. [NE 059]
January 02, 2019 13:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHappy New Yeeeear! In this episode I catch you up on how we weathered the 2018 who-knows-what-day-it-is-anyway holiday vortex over here, my take on new year planning pressure (hint: you're the boss), a helpful reframe if you're feeling pressured to commit to a plan or a word or a vision you're just not seeing / feeling yet, and a simple challenge to show yourself some extra love this year (month, week, evening). Enjoy! And let me know your fave takeaway by taking a screenshot + tagging me ...
Sarah Ashman on Bringing Your Brand to Visual Life [NE 058]
December 24, 2018 09:30 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBFor years Sarah Ancalmo-Ashman used her talents as a graphic designer, stylist, and creative director to craft visually compelling, award-winning print, digital, and television brand + advertising campaigns for brands like Estée Lauder, Ted Baker London, Vogue, Madonna, Origins, Mercedes Benz, Jimmy Fallon, and Coach. In 2012, she shifted her creative focus to collaborate with rule-breaking, name-taking female entrepreneurs + thought-leaders through her branding studio Public Persona. Toda...
Sarah Ancalmo-Ashman on Bringing Your Brand to Visual Life [NE 058]
December 24, 2018 09:30 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBFor years Sarah Ancalmo-Ashman used her talents as a graphic designer, stylist, and creative director to craft visually compelling, award-winning print, digital, and television brand + advertising campaigns for brands like Estée Lauder, Ted Baker London, Vogue, Madonna, Origins, Mercedes Benz, Jimmy Fallon, and Coach. In 2012, she shifted her creative focus to collaborate with rule-breaking, name-taking female entrepreneurs + thought-leaders through her branding studio Public Persona. Toda...
A Selfish Ask [NE 057]
December 17, 2018 09:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWeird ep warning: I'm calling in a quick favor today, dude. Would LOVE and so appreciate it if you'd play along! If you've enjoyed any or all of these podcast episodes, this week I'm (selfishly and shamelessly) asking you to take two minutes (or less) to leave a rating + review to tell me so. WHY? Because I'm at the very beginning (fun AND awkward) stages of writing my first book, have NO shortage of ideas, and could use some aligned human (aka dreamie) reflections to serve as bumpers in t...
Reina Pomeroy on Trust, Transitions, and Finding What's FUN [NE 056]
December 10, 2018 13:01 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBReina Pomeroy is a speaker, coach, podcaster, founder of Reina + Co and creator of the Dreamy Client Magnet Program. In this convo we cover all kinds of life + biz goodness - from why she left her career in social work to support creative entrepreneurs, to how she intentionally created new hobbies when she realized that, well, she had none. (I can totally relate. ha) We talk about how working fewer hours has been exactly what she needs in this season of life, how she's read over 130 (!) bo...
Get back in the game. [NE 055]
December 03, 2018 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIf you're sitting on the figurative sidelines of your own life or business, feeling stuck in imposter syndrome and excuses - why you're not qualified, why your voice isn't as valuable as the so-and-so the next tab over, why it's just not the right time to share that message you genuinely feel called to share...pull up an earbud and get comfy, friend. In this ep I share some ideas / reframes to help you shift OUT of imposter syndrome and INTO joining the conversation. Owning YOUR perspectiv...
The Gift of Mom Guilt [NE 054]
November 26, 2018 09:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBMom guilt gets a bad wrap. << okay I didn't write that as a "gift" pun... but it's actually perfect. Because in this ep I'm speaking to the GIFT(s) of mom guilt. Specifically, I'm sharing a helpful reframe that's really shifted my view of it this year. (And how I see it differently now than I did when I recorded my first solo ep of this very podcast - http://naptimeempires.com/003). I offer up the idea of seeing mom guilt (any guilt, and really any emotion) as valuable feedback. Instead of...
Rachel Rodgers on Becoming a Million Dollar Badass [NE 053]
November 19, 2018 09:30 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBRachel Rodgers is the founder of Hello Seven + Million Dollar Badass, a mastermind for business owners who are committed AF to making seven figures. In this episode she shares how she was able to grow her business exponentially while on bed rest during her second pregnancy, what she loves about being the primary breadwinner for her fam, what’s currently lighting her up in her business and why she says her “Million Dollar Badass Framework” is about so much more than just money, and a WHOLE ...
How to Appreciate Where You Are NOW. [NE 052]
November 12, 2018 09:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this ep I share a simple reframe that's been helping me appreciate the current moment(s) more. As opposed to arm-wrestling them, stomping my feet and asking "why isn't X happening yet?" in my most obnoxious whiney voice. LIFE SKILLS. Have a listen and give it a go - then tag me in your Instastory @nikkielledgebrown with your fave aha! SHOW NOTES: http://naptimeempires.com/052 INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook MUSIC: "S...
Laura Roeder on Systems, SaaS, and Social Media Scheduling [NE 051]
July 27, 2018 20:57 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBEdgar’s Laura Roeder is an amazing example of a founder who’s kicking SaaS WHILE also having young kiddos. In this episode, her take on systems, team building, and work environment will help you see what’s possible when you dream (think, plan) bigger. SHOW NOTES: http://naptimeempires.com/051 INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License. Take a li...
It's okay to take a break. [NE 050]
July 06, 2018 16:26 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode I'm asking you to get HONEST about the why, where, what, when, and how of your online presence. In Permission to Unplug [NE 007] I shared ahas from my social-media free weekends, and that was more about CONSUMPTION. In this ep we're talking more about creation. Behind the scenes I see so many biz owners questioning if they should take a break from the internet - step away for a little bit (for a baby, for a holiday, for ANY reason), feeling fear that they'll be forgotten ...
Lana Shlafer on Life Mastery + The Power of Alignment [NE 049]
June 27, 2018 20:14 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBLana Shlafer is a speaker, life mastery and law of attraction coach, and creator of the Master Your Life Academy. In this convo she shares her insights on allowing support (both in motherhood and in business), the importance of alignment, practical keys to manifestation, the power of perspective, and more. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: http://naptimeempires.com/049 INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar ...
The Power of Real Friendships [NE 048]
June 22, 2018 12:32 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBI recently returned from a ridiculously amazing trip over the rainbow -- back to Hawaii for the first time since moving to Texas one year ago! - and one of my BIGGEST reflections was the reminder that life is SO much better when it's shared with people we care about. Motherhood, entrepreneurship, even LIFE in this social media age can feel surprisingly isolating at times. In this episode I share some of my best practices for attracting + nurturing meaningful friendships - how to find 'em A...
David Siteman Garland on Lifestyle, Discipline, and the Future of Online Courses [NE 047]
May 10, 2018 14:39 - 55 minutes - 51 MBDavid Siteman Garland is the creator of The Rise To The Top & Create Awesome Online Courses. Over the years he's helped thousands of his students in over 100 countries (myself included) create and sell successful online courses on everything from kindergarten teaching to snowboarding. In this convo we cover the bases... the role that discipline plays in creating a "freedom-based lifestyle" - how to use those chaotic experimental years to your advantage, why competition in the online course...
How to Make Time for Life Stuff [NE 046]
April 24, 2018 21:31 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis episode was inspired by the loooong list of "personal" to dos that I've carried with me for several months since moving back to Texas from Hawaii. You know -- the to-dos you write down week after week, month after month, because you know they’re air quotes important and you really SHOULD sit down to just do the thing: Schedule a dentist appointment. Schedule a dermatologist appointment. Schedule a mammogram. (Do your own self breast exam!) Contact the Apple store. Order those lightb...
Chrissa Benson on Health, Humor, and Blogging for Business [NE 045]
April 16, 2018 18:29 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBChrissa Benson is a is a fitness enthusiast passionate about cooking EASY, healthy, real-food meals and finding ways to sneak in workouts, all while managing life as a military spouse and mom of two little guys. She's a super inspiring human who walks her talk -- exercising to keep her sanity - genuinely LOVES the work she does (dreaming up actual food recipes is about the farthest thing from my zone of genius) and is making a super meaningful difference in the lives of everyone in her dig...
7 Money Mindset Shifts to Make TODAY [NE 044]
April 09, 2018 19:18 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIt's time to get back to basics over here - and we're starting with money mindset. If you've ever thought to yourself: “I have to be thin / organized/ otherwise perfect to be successful.” “If I’m not going to be the #1 expert in the field (#oprah), I shouldn’t even try.” “If I’m not working hard (i.e. near burnout), I don’t deserve to make money.” QUEUE this one up and repeat as needed. In this ep I review Denise Duffield-Thomas' seven money mindset shifts to help you clear the w...
Suzy Ashworth on Mindset, Messaging, and The Calm Birth Experience [NE 043]
April 02, 2018 08:30 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIf you’re pregnant, hoping to be pregnant, or know / love someone who’s pregnant, you gotta know Suzy Ashworth. I am SO thankful our paths crossed in 2015 in my final months of pregnancy - can’t imagine prepping for my VBAC experience without her empowering affirmations in my earbuds! While she’s literally written the book (+ created a course) on positive birth experiences, Suzy’s strengths in mindset go far beyond pregnancy and birthing. In this episode she shares her journey through ...
How to Squash Self Doubt (+ Believe in Yourself Again) [NE 042]
March 27, 2018 18:29 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOur minds our infinitely more powerful than we realize. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing depends on our THOUGHTS. Next time you find yourself in a funk, rut, blah zone - I want you to TRY this mindset trick. It's super simple, free, mobile, and can shift your energy in (almost literally) no time. Let me know how it works for you! SHOW NOTES: http://naptimeempires.com/042 INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook M...
Jill Stanton on Adding a Baby to the Business Mix [NE 041]
March 20, 2018 18:25 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBYou know it’s a juicy convo when the recurring theme is “if we’re just being honest.” Jill Stanton (co-founder of Screw the Nine to Five) has been a treasured member of my cabinet of friendtors for years. In this convo (recorded when she was 38+ weeks pregnant!), we cover a FULL range of #naptimeempires topics - pregnancy life, checking ourselves (+ our goals) when things feel heavy, identity crises and goal checking, the ups and downs of online businesses, and a whole lot more. This is th...
Say it again. And again and again. [NE 040]
March 12, 2018 08:30 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIf you feel like your message is an ambiguous mystery - or your mission in life is a foggy unknown, I challenge thee to listen to this episode with an open mind. To consider that maybe, JUST MAYBE, you've been sharing your message all along. Repeatedly. To those you love most - in biz and in life. It's time to connect the dots and value your voice with 20/20 hindsight, my friend. In this ep I'll show you how. It's time to own your message. Over and over and over again. SHOW NOTES: ...
How to Get Clear on Your Message [NE 039]
February 06, 2018 15:35 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBI've been reading some really interesting parenting books lately (will have to do full book reports in other episodes - they're REALLY good). One of my fave takeaways from Magical Parent, Magical Child, for example, is the fact that we are MEANT to learn from the kiddos in our lives. The childlike qualities of curiosity, wonder, playfulness, resilience... they're invaluable. But if we're not SUPER mindful of that, we tend to let those qualities atrophy as we transform into "grownups." ...
Dear Course Collector [NE 038]
January 15, 2018 09:30 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this ep I encourage you to take an honest look at your digital library --- all the online workshops, courses, programs, books, communities you've got at your fingertips. Make a list, check it twice. Go through each resource and find at least ONE way you've gotten value from it (even and especially if you didn't "complete" the course). Examples - got three new clients. sparked a massive mindset shift. met my biz bff. connected with a fave mentor. There may be some you haven't even op...
Why I'm Obsessed with Journaling (+ You May Be Too) [NE 037]
December 25, 2017 09:30 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this ep I'm doing my best to peer pressure you into starting (or re-starting) a regular journaling practice because IT'S FREAKING POWERFUL and easy and basically free. Doesn't have to be fancy or formal. Doesn't have to take even 10 minutes a day. Or FIVE. (But seriously, if you're telling yourself you don't have five quiet minutes a day you're either lying or not spending enough time hiding in the bathroom. No judgment. I speak from experience. ha) Need prompts? Write about what you ...
Why Your Voice Matters [NE 036]
November 27, 2017 22:08 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBIf you’re anything like …anybody… who has ever started a blog, written an article, or sent out a smoke signal to an audience of any kind, you’ve probably caught yourself thinking: “It’s already been said. (ALL OF IT.) Why would they want to hear it from me?” It’s so normal. Before starting my business, that “everything’s been said” factor was one of my biggest hang-ups. It almost convinced me to stop writing before I started. Almost. My message for you today isn’t unique, but that’s ki...
The Difference Between You + "Them" [NE 035]
November 20, 2017 16:29 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBEver find yourself on the digi-sidelines watching (what feels like) everyone else building their dream lives / businesses, thinking "that couldn't be me"? Yeah - me too. And it sucks. In this episode I'm calling us OUT on that mess so we can jump into the game and have some of our own fun. Because really. The only difference between you / us and "them" is a DECISION. Once upon a time, "they" were at zero. No followers, no fans, no subscribers - no videos, no idea what a livestream was. The...
Do it for YOU. [NE 034]
November 13, 2017 09:30 - 18 minutes - 15.4 MBOne of the most valuable writing / speaking tips I can give to those who want to build GENUINE connection online is to write to ONE. Speaking directly to ONE singular reader (or listener, like here in the podcast!) is a simple way to help the *real human* on the other end of the screen / earbud feel instantly connected to you. Here's the kicker: Sometimes (a LOT of times), that one person you're writing for is YOU. In this episode I share how unsubscribing from the pressure to save / i...