Showing Up with Tolu Michaels

19. Creating a Second Income Stream

Passion does not pay bills Ring Ring You pick up the phone and your friend, in a frenzy, says, ‘the economy is crazy, what are we going to do? How are we going to survive? How can we make more money?’ Your bank account is screaming "SOS" and the financial news just makes you wanna crawl under the covers. Fear not, friend! You’re not alone. The economy might be shaky but it doesn’t mean you have to be. This episode is your quick manual to creating a new income stream WITHOUT the overwhel...

18. 5 Signs it’s time to Reinvent Yourself

To stay relevant, you must reinvent yourself Just like we have seasons in nature, we have seasons in how we work and show up. You may not particularly like Winter, but seasons must change. For living things to stay alive, Spring must at some point give way to Summer, and then Fall to Winter again. Same thing with you. To stay relevant, you must reinvent. To stay profitable, you must pivot. If you feel like you’ve outgrown your current business model or you’re not as excited about your...

17. When you don’t feel like Showing Up

We’ve all been there: staring down a to-do list with complete lack of enthusiasm. You won’t always feel motivated. That’s for sure! However, what separates successful people from others is the ability to keep showing up even when they don’t feel motivated.. Wondering how to do that?  In this episode, you’ll get actionable strategies to keep going even when you absolutely don’t feel like it. 

16. So you want to understand yourself? → Nail self-awareness in 5 steps

Self-awareness isn’t just about knowing your favorite ice cream flavor or worst place to have dinner.  It’s about understanding yourself enough to complete your sentences... to know what lights up your eyes... to know how you would react in weird situations- just like you understand your best friend. It's about knowing what makes you, you. This self-awareness is a superpower because it is the foundation for authenticity - which is the magnet for… Well, everything Good!  People and op...

15. Behind-The-Scenes: 3 Tweaks to my Content Strategy this Year

It's Content o'clock. You stare at a blank screen, not sure what to say, the pressure to create is mounting. We’ve all been there... And this is normally the part where you’d get tips about overcoming writer’s block. But not today. Take a walk with me as I dive into my content mindset, new actions, and strategies I’m finally using in 2024. It won't cure writer's block, but it will kill the fear of trying - which is the real blocker. Here’s your masterclass on trying new things, conten...

14. This is How to Invest in Women

Are we going to wait 131 years to close the global gender gap? I think not. This is a timely reminder that investing in the progress of women is not just a matter of fairness or moral imperative, but it's also a strategic advantage for businesses. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on whose responsibility it is to invest in women, specific steps to include yourself, and actionable steps to create a more equitable future for women. Inclusion goes beyond statistics and cute photographs on...

13. ​Getting big results from a small audience

You don't need a million followers to make millions.  In a world obsessed with numbers, many don’t understand that having a large audience doesn’t particularly guarantee success. Bigger does not necessarily mean better. IS IT NICE to have a large audience? A thousand times Yes IS IT NECESSARY for your next level of success? NO. Except if your success is directly tied to social media popularity eg. Influencers. A small audience is not a death sentence. An uninterested and unengaged audi...

12. How to stand out from other Experts online

The only way to be remembered and preferred is to be different.  In a sea of experts, you want clients to choose you and opportunities to find you. But if you're like everyone else, there's nothing for them to choose. The first step to being preferred is to be different.  Tune in to elevate your brand, differentiate yourself from other experts, and make it clear that you're the best person for the job.

New Name, New Chapter.

Welcome back to your "House of How." After a break from the podcast, we're back and better. You’ll get heart-to-hearts, handholding, and how-tos so you can show up to your best life, stand out online, and share your message with the world. This is a quick, sweet, honest comeback where I unveil our new name, how this podcast has evolved, and what to expect going forward.

Becoming an Intentional Parent

11. Becoming an Intentional Parent

The purpose of parenting is not to parent a child, and what really makes the difference is not what you think it is.  Remi Makanjuola, Founder of Grace to Parent, Creator of Graceful Parenting, and member of SHOWUP Circle sits on our couch today, to reframe and answer some of the questions we all have regarding what it takes to show up for your career AND for your child(ren) at the same time. Who says you have to give up your work and dreams to be a successful parent? Nobody. You can thriv...

How to be Authentic Without Oversharing

What to remember: Personal branding is not a trap to make you disclose things you don’t want to share. You have a choice, you have agency in this matter and you get to choose.  Links and tools related to this episode  FREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business. Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram. We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way...

10. How to be Authentic Without Oversharing

What to remember: Personal branding is not a trap to make you disclose things you don’t want to share. You have a choice, you have agency in this matter and you get to choose.  Links and tools related to this episode  FREE Tutorials, Private Q&As, and Insider Emails: Sign up to get our free lessons and insider inspiration on personal branding and online business. Keep up with us on social media by following @showuphq on Instagram. We've also got plenty of Q&A episodes on the way. Click h...

Accessing Opportunities in Product Management

Continuing the conversation from the last episode with Tobi Otokiti, my favorite thing about her is how she has made a sweet cocktail out of her several skills and diverse experience. Tobi shares her journey as a woman who wanted to work in tech, but didn’t know where exactly she’d fit.  This is not a regular career conversation though. This episode gives you permission to test the waters, invest in yourself, and shine in your space. Here’s a snapshot of what you'll learn: Advic...

9. Accessing Opportunities in Product Management

Continuing the conversation from the last episode with Tobi Otokiti, my favorite thing about her is how she has made a sweet cocktail out of her several skills and diverse experience. Tobi shares her journey as a woman who wanted to work in tech, but didn’t know where exactly she’d fit.  This is not a regular career conversation though. This episode gives you permission to test the waters, invest in yourself, and shine in your space. Here’s a snapshot of what you'll learn: Advice regardi...

Building a Highly Engaged Community

It turns out that building a successful community doesn’t have to do with whether you’re extroverted or introverted.  In this episode, Tobi Otokiti, senior product manager and founder of Product Dive shares the 3Rs that you can use to 10x your community. They are: Relevance, Relatability, and Resourcefulness. If you own a community or you’re thinking of starting one, this episode is the best place to start. She shares: How to make a brand new community engaging How to ask and r...

8. Building a Highly Engaged Community

It turns out that building a successful community doesn’t have to do with whether you’re extroverted or introverted.  In this episode, Tobi Otokiti, senior product manager and founder of Product Dive shares the 3Rs that you can use to 10x your community. They are: Relevance, Relatability, and Resourcefulness. If you own a community or you’re thinking of starting one, this episode is the best place to start. She shares: How to make a brand new community engaging How to ask and receive he...

Doing Meaningful Work

Everybody’s self-discovery journey is different and unique. You'll love this conversation with Ota as she shares her journey to self-discovery and doing work that matters. She drops so many gems in this conversation, so please get your journal ready.  You’ll learn: How not to go on a self-discovery journey, and why there is no one-template-fits-all. Navigating Hard work vs. Meaningful work Pursuing your dreams as someone who is not a big thinker How to stay financially empowere...

7. Doing Meaningful Work

Everybody’s self-discovery journey is different and unique. You'll love this conversation with Ota as she shares her journey to self-discovery and doing work that matters. She drops so many gems in this conversation, so please get your journal ready.  You’ll learn: How not to go on a self-discovery journey, and why there is no one-template-fits-all. Navigating Hard work vs. Meaningful work Pursuing your dreams as someone who is not a big thinker How to stay financially empowered while p...

Becoming a Bestselling Author

Becoming a self-published author does not have to be a struggle. Your story doesn't have to be "I finally did it, even though it took me 10 years of sweating, climbing 7 mountains and crossing 7 seas, but I finally completed my book." No, it doesn't have to be that way for you. So in this episode, we bring you the help you needed.  Join our conversation and learn: Why you're not weird if you ended up with a different career than you imagined for yourself. How to decide what book...

6. Becoming a Bestselling Author

Becoming a self-published author does not have to be a struggle. Your story doesn't have to be "I finally did it, even though it took me 10 years of sweating, climbing 7 mountains and crossing 7 seas, but I finally completed my book." No, it doesn't have to be that way for you. So in this episode, we bring you the help you needed.  Join our conversation and learn: Why you're not weird if you ended up with a different career than you imagined for yourself. How to decide what book to write...

Monetizing your Personal Brand

Let's talk about money for a minute, shall we? Growing your personal brand takes time and work, so if you’re gonna do it, you want to make sure it’s rewarding, and we all get that.  But when you finally decide to monetize this, and build an online business on top of it, how do you know what to do first, or next? If you go to 10 people and ask them to show you how to monetize anything, they’ll give you 10 different answers, simply because “there is no one route to the market.” The...

How to Finish What You Start with Ogaga Johnson

Is your to-do list full of carryovers from previous weeks and months? Too many things competing for your time? You're not alone, and in this episode Ogaga Johnson reveals the specific steps and structures she puts in place to start, continue, and finish, while juggling multiple responsibilities. You’ll also learn: How complexity is destroying your ability to manage time What to do when you feel resistance with achieving your goals How to finally finish all the online courses y...

5. How to Finish What You Start with Ogaga Johnson

Is your to-do list full of carryovers from previous weeks and months? Too many things competing for your time? You're not alone, and in this episode Ogaga Johnson reveals the specific steps and structures she puts in place to start, continue, and finish, while juggling multiple responsibilities. You’ll also learn: How complexity is destroying your ability to manage time What to do when you feel resistance with achieving your goals How to finally finish all the online courses you've bou...

Creating a Steady Stream of Income Online with Ajoke Emekene

Whether you run your online business part-time or full-time, your online business can be profitable, and it doesn't have to take years. Yes. You can wake up one day and decide to make money in your business, you can decide to go steady with your business.  It's more than a decision for sure, you need the right strategies, the right tools, and the right mindset. In this episode, we dive into all of that. It is specific, it is detailed, and it is liberating (yes, if you quit your job...

4. Creating a Steady Stream of Income Online with Ajoke Emekene

Whether you run your online business part-time or full-time, your online business can be profitable, and it doesn't have to take years. Yes. You can wake up one day and decide to make money in your business, you can decide to go steady with your business.  It's more than a decision for sure, you need the right strategies, the right tools, and the right mindset. In this episode, we dive into all of that. It is specific, it is detailed, and it is liberating (yes, if you quit your job and your...

Lacking Confidence to Achieve your Goals? Let's Fix That!

Many people believe they are not successful because they are not confident. The Truth? Confidence doesn't always come before success.   Yes, maybe you're scared to make that presentation or launch your new idea, or send that email, but what if the confidence you need is not next door?  In this episode, we dive into how to switch your lenses from confidence to its big sister "Courage". In this episode, you will learn what to do if you don’t feel naturally confident.  You will als...

3. Lacking Confidence to Achieve your Goals? Let's Fix That!

Many people believe they are not successful because they are not confident. The Truth? Confidence doesn't always come before success.   Yes, maybe you're scared to make that presentation or launch your new idea, or send that email, but what if the confidence you need is not next door?  In this episode, we dive into how to switch your lenses from confidence to its big sister "Courage". In this episode, you will learn what to do if you don’t feel naturally confident.  You will also learn: ...

Strategies to stay Creative and Productive while Working From Home

Whether you are working from home as a part of the safety measures in these times or you are one of those people who have chosen the remote work life, you still have to do what you have to do. You still have to get things done. You still have goals to meet. You still have your business to run.  Many people are beginning to realize that it's almost impossible to try to do all these things at the same time while schooling, working from the comfort of your home and the feeling of unde...

2. Strategies to stay Creative and Productive while Working From Home

Whether you are working from home as a part of the safety measures in these times or you are one of those people who have chosen the remote work life, you still have to do what you have to do. You still have to get things done. You still have goals to meet. You still have your business to run.  Many people are beginning to realize that it's almost impossible to try to do all these things at the same time while schooling, working from the comfort of your home and the feeling of underachievem...

Practical Steps to move forward in spite of COVID-19

No beating around the bush, these are unprecedented times and nobody could have fully planned for this. When everyone is thinking about their health, safety and staring at increasing numbers of COVID cases, it might be tempting to shut down and freeze. But I have to tell you: Freezing will only make it harder to move forward when you're ready. Now more than ever, showing up and serving your audience is the best thing that you can do to move forward and stay relevant. Whether you ...

1. Practical Steps to move forward in spite of COVID-19

No beating around the bush, these are unprecedented times and nobody could have fully planned for this. When everyone is thinking about their health, safety and staring at increasing numbers of COVID cases, it might be tempting to shut down and freeze. But I have to tell you: Freezing will only make it harder to move forward when you're ready. Now more than ever, showing up and serving your audience is the best thing that you can do to move forward and stay relevant. Whether you have a di...

Introducing: She Shows Up

Inspiration is good, but we also need specific tactics. She shows up podcast gives you both.  You'll learn how to show up to your best life, do meaningful work and be found by those who need you the most. You'll get inspired to put out great work so that you can be found by those who need you the most. "Women are struggling to stand out because many of us are afraid to raise hands and say "Look at me. I have what you need. I’m exactly who you’ve been looking for." And this has hi...