Visionary Life | Marketing & Business Podcast

329 Life Update, My 90 Year Old Friend Clarence, IRL Meetups are THE BEST (Solo Show)

Welcome back to another SOLO episode of Visionary Life! Today, I am bringing you an unscripted update straight from the heart. I talk about: A personal update on the ongoing adventure in motherhood while running a business, and trying to fit it all in (and my thoughts on returning to work part-time post-childbirth and managing work-life balance) Conversations with a 90-year-old man named Clarence and the life lessons derived. Recap of a recent IRL meetup that I hosted with 12 small busi...

328 Melissa Ramos is Unveiling the SECRETS to Online Business Success!

Melissa Ramos is the powerhouse behind SexyFoodTherapy and the best-selling online program, Sexy Lady Balls. She helps women struggling with autoimmune and hormonal issues feel sexy from the inside out through Nutrition and Chinese Medicine. With appearances on CTV, The Social and gracing the stage at TedX, Melissa is a force and is especially savvy with Social Media and building an Online Business (she's an O.G. in the online space! Join our FREE Lakeside Chat with Melissa Ramos about G...

327 Real Talk with My Business Besties

Today, I'm sitting down with my own Business BFF's Krista and Steph and we are diving deep into the realm of building and scaling a successful business as online entrepreneurs. I always love these conversations where I am a fly on the wall in conversations between various entrepreneurs, so I hope you enjoy this casual chat between the 3 of us. We've all been in this world of Online Business for many years, and love to share with you what works (& what doesn't). We talk about... 04:59 Our...

326 How-To Guide to Reprogramming Your Life (Breathwork, Mushrooms, Meditation, etc.)

This week I am re-sharing an episode that I recorded with my friend and visionary entrepreneur, Jason Brown. Jason is someone who thinks outside of the box and challenges his way of being & thinking every single day. He's always challenging his own beliefs and looking at things from different perspectives, he's also not afraid to take risks, and he's always seeking out new opportunities - something he calls ‘Following The Nudges’. This willingness to try new things has led to his succes...

325 Stu McLaren Joined Our Mastermind To Talk ALL THINGS MEMBERSHIP!

Stu McLaren's Top 5 Lessons for Creating and Growing a Membership. In this episode, Kelsey shares 5 valuable lessons learned from hosting membership expert Stu McLaren inside the WAVE mastermind. She discusses... the power of pricing psychology, delivering content to appeal to multiple learning styles, the importance of not overwhelming people, considering an open and closed cart model for memberships, and the nuances of building a successful membership. Stay tuned to discover ...

324 From DAYDREAM to DOING: 5 Reasons to START Your Business!

Welcome back, visionaries! You're tuned into another episode of Visionary Life with your host, Kelsey Reidl. Today's podcast is all about uncovering and embracing your potential to launch the business of your dreams. Kelsey is here to light a fire under all the aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing wisdom that'll have you moving from daydreaming to doing.   We'll start by addressing the all-too-common entrepreneur's roadblock: imposter syndrome, and, spoiler alert—it doesn't go away, but tha...

323 Solo Episode: Taste Of My Own Medicine, Choosing Where To Live & Other Random Musings!

In this solo episode, I'm chatting about... The art of honest self-auditing The TV show I am watching that highlights the importance of a growth mindset How the entrepreneurial journey is similar to the highs and lows of professional golfers An update on WAVE: The Mastermind (a group for female business owners that I launched with a professional Mindset Coach, Emily) Hiring a coach to help me in rebuilding my pelvic floor post-pregnancy The importance of questioning our current situati...

322 Revealing my entire BIRTH STORY! #VisionaryMama

Freddie’s birth was perfect in my eyes. It was the best day of our lives. But the truth is, it did NOT go as planned My home birth turned into a 9-1-1 emergency phone call at 11:15PM on Christmas Eve I ‘transitioned’ in the ambulance and had to hold off from pushing, as the paramedic drove top speed to the hospital My worry in sharing the 90 minute audio file is simply out of fear of judgement of our birth decisions, My intention in sharing it is to show others that even if things don’t...

321 How to align yourself with opportunities & increase your chances of success!

In this quick episode, Kelsey delves into some random musings from her week including; - the transformative power of a simple morning walk routine that inspired a tonne of creativity - the concept of 'luck' (aka the way I have learned to be more OPEN to luck, and to make good fortune more predictable). This is a simple + practical tip that can help you align yourself with opportunities and increase your chances of success - Lastly, I'm excited to share some updates about my much-antici...

320 Hidden THREATS! 3 Ways You're HALTING Your Business Growth

In this episode, Kelsey delves into the topic of self-sabotage in business. She highlights 3 common ways entrepreneurs may unknowingly hold themselves back and provides actionable advice on overcoming these challenges. Tune in to uncover valuable strategies for breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns and unlocking your full business potential. Episode quote: Overcoming Self-Sabotage: "She was stuck in a cycle of preparation and brainstorming and writing down ideas, but there was no ac...

319 From Diapers to Podcasting - My Life as a New Mama in Season 13!

Welcome back to Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and it's our first episode of Season 13. This year is a special one for me—not only have we just wrapped up an incredible 2023, but it's also the start of a profoundly personal new chapter.  My husband and I welcomed baby Frederick into the world on Christmas day! In this episode, we're recapping some of the professional growth I had in 2023 and also chatting about personal insights around creating my "vivid vision / painted pictur...

318 Visionary Mama Series - Ask Me ANYTHING About Pregnancy, Fertility, Birth, Mat Leave, etc

Hey Visionaries - it's time for another instalment of the Visionary Mama Series! In today's solo episode, I am doing a fun (& impromptu) Ask Me Anything Episode! From unusual pregnancy symptoms to maintaining an active lifestyle, and even pondering motherhood's impact on my ambition—we're getting personal. Discover how I'm handling maternity leave while ensuring my business thrives, and join me in celebrating the big and small moments pre-baby arrival. Connect With Kelsey |https://www.ke...

317 Marketing Trends for 2024: What You Need To Know Now To Stay Ahead Of The Curve!

Marketing is vital to the success of any business, because it's how you connect, communicate and ensure that customers feel comfortable spending their hard earned money with you. In this episode, Kelsey makes her Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2024! Including: 1. The Importance of Adapting to Social Media Trends - The evolution of social media into publishing platforms - How algorithms favor in platform content creation - Example of using Instagram for broadcasts instead of redire...

316 How Justin Bieber Changed My Life and Led Me To Start A Business

This week I am sitting down with Brandon Fong, and I am being interviewed on his podcast called Beyond Curious! This conversation comes full circle from last week (I interviewed Brandon on Episode #315 of Visionary Life) and today I reveal the story behind my Justin Bieber "visionary" moment and its subsequent impact on my life's path. I also take you along the journey from working my dream job for one of Canada's Top health food companies (Vega) in my 20's to the harsh news of being let ...

315 Meet the Entrepreneur Who Gets Paid to Ask Questions (The Career of Curiosity)

Brandon Fong: Where do I even begin with this incredible human!? He has the biggest heart, a true gift for connecting people together and creating meaningful gatherings, and a curious explorer of life. I met Brandon inside of a virtual mastermind, but a year later I flew to Park City Utah to meet him in person at a retreat he created for visionary entrepreneurs. I genuinely enjoy my conversations with Brandon, whether they’re recorded or not, and today I get to share one of them with you....

314 She Left Her Job To Follow In The Footsteps of The AirBNB Founders - Here's What Happened!

Welcome back to another episode of Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Maxine Cunningham. In this episode, Maxine generously allows us to pick her brain (she's the founder of Pick My Brain - see what I did ther?) as she shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth. Max opens up about... Her experience starting her career as an Investment Banker, becoming an Economist and eventually quitting to become an Entreprene...

313 Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer!

Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer! Melanie Marisol is a business astrologer for Small Business Owners to Medium Enterprise CEOs, Legacy Builders and Change Makers. She provides a fusion of applied modern astrology, numerology, and strategic soul searching to lead business leaders to uncover deeper spiritual meaning to their thriving businesses. In this episode, we talk about... How to tap into your intuition and connect with your gut feeli...

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to set up your Black Friday Campaign this year?  Don’t worry - I can help! I’ve been a marketing consultant for the past 8 years (and working in corporate marketing before that) so it’s certainly not my first Black Friday Rodeo ;) Save your seat: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/2rna8469vvd0 Join me for my one-time only, 90-minute virtual Masterclass where I’m teaching The Breakthrough Black Friday Blueprint™. It will give you the latest stra...

312 Visionary Mama! Welcome to a NEW Series!

Are you mama or mama-to-be looking to navigate fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood while also chasing your entrepreneurial dreams? Do you want to get a behind-the-scenes look into my journey of pregnancy and preparing to take maternity leave as a self-employed entrepreneur? Look no further! In The Visionary Mama series I'm here to bring you the realness of what's going on as I enter this brand new season - from conception to postpartum and beyond. Tune in as I share bi-weekly content (e...

311 Four Entrepreneurs Share Their Life Changing Decisions to Build Kove Ocean Foods, Together!

In this episode we're talking about Riding the Wave of Success and How Kove Ocean Foods is Making Waves in the Natural Food Industry. Kove is developing delicious foods made with the world's most sustainable crop... SEAWEED. Travis, Koreann and Susan had always toyed with the idea of starting their own business. They bounced around various concepts, trying to find the perfect fit. Then, by chance, an opportunity aligned with their expertise in the natural product industry. It was a perfe...

310 We Learned A LOT! Recap From Our Online Course Completion Event

Last Friday, a group of inspiring men and women came together to work on completing their online courses. I co-hosted this full day event with Emily Elliot in beautiful Guelph, Ontario! It was an amazing evening full of brainstorming, extracting our courses, eating delicious food, engaging in meaningful conversations, and sharing lots of laughter with other entrepreneurs who just 'get it'. Whether it was struggles with picking technology for our courses or simply trying to make sense ou...

(Time-Sensitive!) You're Invited to Online Course, Complete™

Have you been dreaming of finishing your Online Course? It’s floating around your mind but you aren't making progress... Well, it's time to SAY GOODBYE to your excuses & FINALLY launch the Profitable Course that you're here to teach. Online Course, Complete™ is for you if you want to... Confirm your idea & validate its profitability Build out the curriculum & content of your Online Course in 7 hours Learn the most effective pricing methods, launch strategies and sales tactics When you...

309 Balancing It All - How to Build a Successful Photography Business While Raising Kids & Working a Job

My guest of the show today is Brand Photographer, Evie Tavares. Evie is someone I met very serendipitously, through Facebook Marketplace (where all good business friendships begin.. lol!) But there's definitely a reason that my path crossed with Evie. I had only lived in my town for about a year, and was thinking that I needed new brand photos. I wanted to hire someone local, but I hadn't yet met anyone with that particular expertise. Then, I meet Evie while selling her my Oura Ring - an...

308 Making the Switch from PC to Mac After 34 Years PLUS a Mind-Blowing Success Story

This is a random show, and solo recording with yours truly! Buckle up, I'm going all over the place: Why I Went From PC to Mac After 34 Years! My Client Reached a $17k Launch (she was previously only generating $450/month) Why Everyone Should Bake Their Own Bread Don't Give Up On 2023! Garage Band Is SOOOO Confusing - But Here We Go! How To Be Predictably Lucky & MORE! Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/ Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermind App...

307 How to Make Your Dreams of Owning a Coffee Shop Come True | Ryan Castelez

Ryan Castelez is the Founder and Creative Director of Discourse Coffee and The Counter Day Bar in Milwaukee, WI. Ryan is also (among MANY other things) a Drink Maker, an Author, a very Visionary Entrepreneur, a forward-thinking mixologist and a barista! I met Ryan Castelez at a retreat in Park City, Utah that I attended in July 2023, for adventurous entrepreneurs. Thanks to our mutual friend Brandon Fong (host of the Beyond Curious Podcast) for introducing us, and bringing us together for 3...

306 From Working Multiple Jobs To A Full Time Coaching Business (Honest TRUTH Of How It Happened)

Ever wonder how someone could go from working multiple jobs to building a six-figure coaching business overnight? In my opinion, they didn’t! Perhaps that’s what they’ll tell you on Instagram, but they’re usually trying to sell you something on the other side! In this episode, I'm sharing the real 8 year journey that I've been on including: Exactly HOW I built my business The MANY jobs I worked as a built to full time income Why I regret NOTHING on this path! The different strategies ...

305 From Prison to Popcorn Business Success: How Emily O'Brien (Comeback Snacks) Beat The Odds

Emily O'Brien is the founder of Comeback Snacks, a popcorn and snacking company that she created from Prison! Her business was born out of a vision to give a chance at a 'comeback' to people who found themselves in prison, looking for a second chance. Emily landed in jail after trying to smuggle drugs across the border at the request of her boyfriend, a decision she knew she was uncomfortable with. Tune in to hear her story of redemption, and giving others a second chance at life and suc...

304 Behind-The Scenes of The BEST Business Mastermind For Female Entrepreneurs

This week I'm welcoming Mindset & Success Coach, Emily Elliot, back to the podcast! Emily is a former Naturopathic Doctor turned Success Coach, and she is also my BUSINESS PARTNER inside of Your 2023 Leap (90 Day Business Coaching Program) and The Mastermind (a high level space for female entrepreneurs). In this episode, Emily and I discuss: The Origin Story of our Mastermind (why we created it, what we talk about inside of our weekly meetings, who ELSE is inside of this beautiful group, ...

303 Super Busy? Here's How to Give Your Health Priority (Tips for Moms & Entrepreneurs)

Britt Cox is the Founder of Growing Nutrition, a Nutrition Coaching Practice where she helps busy families simplify healthy, nutritious meals for you and your family so you can feel good about what’s going on the table, and have more time for family fun. Britt was also a client of mine, and I've loved getting to know her as an Entrepreneur, Passionate Mama and Talented Nutritionist. In this episode, we chat about... Sharing her authentic self to build a community, even if that means going...

302 How to Have a Marketing Breakthrough to Increase Business Revenue

In this episode, I'm sharing a quick snippet from a recent training I did on "How To Have a Marketing Breakthrough!". This is perfect for any entrepreneur or business owner who feels stuck or stagnant with their current marketing strategy, and who wants to be challenged to think bigger and to figure out their next big move to increase revenue. Marketing Breakthroughs can look like: Identifying that Direct Response Marketing works REALLY well for you SEO taking off, and focusing exclusive...

301 How to Become a Successful Multi-Passionate Professional with Phil Chang

This week I'm sitting down with an incredible Canadian Entrepreneur and Marketing Expert named Phil Chang. Phil is a Fractional CMO & COO and he helps small and medium businesses structure and grow, with his support! He is also the Co-hosts of the This Commerce Life Podcast, which I am a HUGE fan of (and actually attended a live taping of, last year in Toronto!) Phil is ALSO the co-founder of Old Growth Beverages (they sell microground teas). Essentially, he is a multi-passionate entrepr...

300 Keeping your Entrepreneurial Spirit Alive After Loss - Overcoming Grief & Moving Forward

After two years of pain and healing, I'm finally ready to share (in very rough form) my story of navigating through grief while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. Learn how to embrace difficult times like I did and come out stronger on the other side. In this episode I share some very imperfect insight into how to cope with your own grief and turn it into something positive. Please reach out to my on Instagram if you want to chat further! Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl...

299 From Butcher Counter to Canada's Top Real Estate Agent: The Unstoppable Story of Lorraine Jordan

Lorraine Jordan is an Author, a Top Realtor/Investor, and Self Made Millionaire. She has been specializing in building wealth through real estate for over 30 years and has a passion for sharing her knowledge with others so they too can live their best lives. I sat down with Lorraine to ask her about her career path, and what it REALLY takes to become a self-made millionaire and real estate mogul. We also chat about: How her grocery store butcher counter job led her down the path of rea...

298 The TRUTH Behind the Restaurant Scene with 'The Best Chef in Toronto'

Doug McNish is an internationally award-winning Executive Chef, Father, Husband, Passionate Vegan, Restaurant Consultant, best-selling Author, passionate educator, celebrated activist and pioneer of society’s plant-forward future with over two decades of expertise launching and developing successful businesses in the food industry. In this episode, we chat about... Getting your first kitchen job at 16 years old, loved the hustle Addiction and the struggles of working in the industry Your...

297 Stephanie Long is BACK to share her take on Threads, A.I & Chat GPT, and Summer Sabbaticals!

I get to sit down with one of my Business Besties, for the 3rd (or maybe 4th time) on the Visionary Life Podcast , Stephanie Long! If you don't know Steph Long, she is a Business Coach for Nutritionists and she is the host of the Next Level Nutrition Biz Podcast. In this episode, we are having FUN and we're jamming on Trending Topics like: Artificial Intelligence & whether we use it inside of our businesses The Threads App and whether we think it's here to stay Summer Sabbaticals & sett...

296 Trip Recap: Flying To Utah To Meet 12 Founders & Entrepreneurs (a TOTAL leap of faith!)

In this episode, I share more about my recent trip to Utah where 12 passionate adventure-seeking entrepreneurs from all over North America get thrown in a house, even though they don’t know each other… It was the beginning of the most epic 72 hours ⏰, and the making of a lifetime of friendship & impact. These amazing humans were all curated together— coming from different backgrounds, skill sets, and passions, but they all share one thing in common: the drive to dream big and create someth...

295 I Just Interviewed a 9-Figure Entrepreneur, Investor & Author: Here's What He Shared!

Today, we are chatting with an epic Canadian Entrepreneur who is VERY well known in the Health Space, named Mike Fata. Mike co-founded the major Canadian Food Brand, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998 and he helped guide the sale of the company for $419 million dollars in 2019. Since then, Mike has celebrated and supported other business ventures as an entrepreneur, investor, advisor and mentor. Mike and I chat about: What it takes to grow a business to 9-Figures & beyond The importance...

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*RE-RELEASE* From ZERO sales to SOLD OUT group program in under 1 year

I'm at an epic Business Retreat in Park City, Utah this week - so in lieu of a new episode, we are re-sharing a popular episode with Visionary Method Alumni, Emily Fraser. In this episode, we chat about: What is a Spoonie? The turning point in her life when she became a Spoonie and how her life changed Why she decided to create a program for Spoonies & how it all came together The types of mindset blocks that she had to navigate The early wins of her students The strategies she implem...

294 From News Anchor To Entrepreneur: Risking It All To Follow Your True Passion In Life

Familiar to the people of Southwestern Ontario as CTV's Health and Lifestyle Specialist, Leslie Gordon Christie reported the Local News for more than a decade before becoming a successful entrepreneur. Today, she shares her story of Risking It All To Follow Her True Passion In Life. Leslie is a certified personal trainer, culinary nutrition expert, life coach and mom who is helping women transform their bodies and minds, and unlock their unlimited potential. In this episode, Leslie and I...

293 TURNING 34: My Biggest Life Lessons So Far | Musings from a Season of Growth

292 Ready, Set, GROW (Marketing Edition), Position Your Business For Success In 2023

This week I am being interviewed by my friend and former Visionary Client, Melissa Houston! Melissa interviewed me for her podcast, She Means Profit, and we chat about... How Many Hours You Should Spend on Marketing (It depends on the size of your business and the complexity of your marketing strategy) My Take On Marketing (Marketing is more than just selling a product or service; it's about creating a relationship with your customers and building brand awareness) The 3 Main Ingredients...

291 I Just Got Interviewed By My Friend On His Podcast (Get to Know Me Up Close and Personal)

In this episode I am being interviewed by my friend Michael Roderick and I'm taking you behind-the-scenes on why I started my business, my current approach to marketing and business growth, and why I believe in focusing on 'long game' strategies like SEO, relationship marketing, and being transparent online. I also open up with an introduction on what I've been up to, what I'm working on, and the exciting adventure that I will be embarking on in July! Links: Follow me on Instagram Visit ...

290 5 Things I STOPPED Doing When I STARTED MY BUSINESS

As an entrepreneur, you've probably made a lot of mistakes and wasted a ton of time trying to figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to maximizing your success, productivity and joy! You've added in new habits (like 5:00AM wake ups!) You've removed habits (like hanging around toxic friends) But which ones have had the MOST impact on your growth? In this podcast episode I'm going to share with you the top 5 things I STOPPED doing when I started my business that truly changed...

289 THE SECRET to Creating Lasting Change In Your Life: Healthy Habits

Valerie LaVigne is a Certified Health Coach specializing in Healthy Habits. She's also the host of The Women's Empowerment Podcast, a Pilates Studio Owner and an Entrepreneur. Valeria works with motivated go-getters who love what they do and enthusiastically believe in natural living, but wish someone would give them a roadmap to their healthiest lifestyle. In this episode, we chat about... When did healthy habits first become of importance Exactly how to create the dream life you want...

288 5 Tips For Improving Your Website SEO, Today!

Wait, so what is SEO? SEO is Search Engine Optimization. SEO is a key driver of growth and success in today's competitive online landscape. To put it simply, a good SEO strategy helps people find you on the internet. With the bewildering world of SEO, many people don't know where to begin or what it even could be capable of. That's where Everyday SEO™ can help! In this episode, we're teaching you (in simple terms) what SEO is, how it can help your business grow, and exactly what to do ...

287 How to HEAL your Inner Child and Become a Better Entrepreneur

Dr. Julia Sen is a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in Ontario with over twenty years of experience compassionately working with adult individuals, couples, and groups on their journey to healing and growth. Dr. Sen believes that psychotherapy is based on providing a warm, safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions and needs (what happens when we don’t express). With a special interest in parenting, fertility, and inner child...

286 EVENT RECAP: I hosted our 3rd IRL Meet Up!

TL;DR ▶️ On Friday May 26th I hosted an ‘IRL’ meetup for the Visionary Community and it was AMAZING! Running an Online Business offers so many amazing opportunities— from being able to operate a business without physical storefronts, all the way to connecting with clients around the globe. It’s such a gift to be able to work remotely, and do what I love from my laptop. However, no matter how convenient the miracles of modern technology may be — nothing compares with in-person connection!  ...

285 Sky McLean's INCREDIBLE Real Estate Success Story - Launching Boutique Mountain Hotels

Sky McLean is a Canadian entrepreneur in the hospitality space that has built a successful empire with her company Basecamp Resorts, a business that provides modern boutique hotels in locations across Alberta and British Columbia. After receiving her MBA in real estate from the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, Sky moved to Calgary, Alberta to work with a local developer. While there, Sky became interested in the Airbnb business model and managed to secure a bank loa...

284 How to manage your Business Finances, Master Your Money Mindset & Become Cash Confident!

Melissa is the founder of the She Means Profit™️ podcast and blog, she is a Financial Strategist for CEOs, and she has over 20 years of experience working in business accounting. In this episode, we chat about... The most common Limiting Beliefs & Money Mindset Stories that entrepreneurs face The 5 Part Cash Confident Framework Why is it important to treat our money with respect? Abundance vs scarcity mindset. When to raise your prices The difference between profit vs. revenue Wh...