Intention:
“I release the need to know how things will happenand I focus on what I want instead.”  Karen Morales is a former Fortune 500 ad agency executive and expert in resilience. She dealt with a debilitating disease, divorce, and single parenting of small children… all while growing a 7-figure business.   Show Notes ·      Single mom, Karen Morales gives us a quick peek into a typical day in the life of an entrepreneur, where every day is different. [01.14]  ·      Handling it all by prioritizing self-care, and making appointments for oneself the same way one would for a client. [02.12]  ·      Not a schedule person by nature, Karen talks about how having a creative mindset that’s not fixated on time or the way things are done can assist with managing stress and overwhelm. [03.44]  ·      What to do (instead of beating yourself up) when the signs of stress and overwhelm are that you slip on the core things that make you feel like your best self, causing life to snowball out of control.  [05.21]  ·      A year in which every aspect of Karen’s life felt cosmically challenging, how she turned it around, and in her first year of business hit seven figures in revenue, as well as the driving force behind it all. [07.04]  ·      Setting the first initial goal. [13.57]  ·      Dreaming bigger, and the power of personal relationships in making those dreams a reality. [15.20]  ·      The problem with utilizing strategies that work for other people. [18.39]  ·      Saying no to things that go against your values, even when they seem like opportunities. [22.39]  ·      Helping companies make progress, and the other things that set Karen (and Marketing Magnet) apart from other marketers. [26.48]  ·      The story behind the name: Marketing Magnet. [30.27] ·      Living with mobility challenges, and a nod to Peloton. [33.54]  ·      What’s next for Marketing Magnet. [37.17]  ·      Rapid-fire answers from Karen about what it means to feel successful, an accomplishment of which she’s most proud, what will keep her up at night after this interview, and her favorite book. [38.44]    Learn more about Karen Head on over to Karen’s website, www.marketing-magnet.com, and sign up for some inspiring emails.