After hitting record for over two years, I’ve decided to end this show. In this episode I’m joined live for a conversation on why I decided this, how I came to the decision, and what it’s taught me about how others react when hearing about big

How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business // Karen Sergeant

Jun 21st, 2021 41m 17s

Business growth can, at times, feel like you’re on a roller coaster — anticipating the unknown is scary and invigorating. Before you know it you’ve become addicted to the act of climbing and bottoming out — so addicted, in fact, that you feel y

Personal Branding Lessons From A Cultural Curator // Earlecia Richelle

Jun 11th, 2021 47m 20s

Earlecia Richelle never had a roadmap for her career. While fashion has always been her north star, it’s been integrated in her work in unexpected ways, taking her across the globe as a stylist, mixologist, and national brand ambassador. On tod

116: Do You Need A Personal Brand?

Jun 4th, 2021 33m 44s

All business owners reach a point where they want to pursue opportunities outside of their current focus. Sometimes that’s writing a book. For others it’s sharing their personal story. So what happens when that desire looks different from the

Strategic Growth and the Commoditization Trap // Josh Greenbaum

May 18th, 2021 38m 57s

Those numbers on your balance sheet - they have no meaning. We’ve been conditioned to believe that growing our revenue is the goal. But what today’s guest, Josh Greenbaum, wants you to think about is why you’re growing in the first place. Josh

The Downside of High Expectations

May 4th, 2021 26m 44s

I recently took a trip to Palm Springs for a photoshoot. This photoshoot was the big one—the one that would take down all photoshoots. So you can imagine my confusion, angst, and sadness when the results didn’t come back as imagined. This epi

Creativity: The Rx For Burnout

Apr 27th, 2021 38m 15s

We cheer for our healthcare heros. But do we actually understand what they’re going through? Today’s guest, Dr. Hisla Bates, does. An Ivy-league trained, board certified psychiatrist, who also happened to have a career as a fashion designer,

Good, Fast, or Cheap - Pick Two

Apr 21st, 2021 14m 1s

If you’re in business you’re in sales. And every salesperson has to expect negotiation. When you’re in charge of making decisions you also have the freedom to name your price, availability, and timeline. This is great because as you evolve y

On Envy

Apr 13th, 2021 15m 26s

We all know that social media isn’t everything—it’s a snapshot. Swap that out for newsletters, podcasts, or however you stay connected. We see flashes of success and think, “They’re killing it.” Some of us are saddled with home responsibiliti

Be Honest With Yourself: Personal Storytelling in Your Brand // Shawnta Jackson

Apr 6th, 2021 43m 17s

How do you decide which pieces of your story to share and where to share them? How do you know when you’re even ready to do so? Today’s guest, Shawnta Jackson, is a master at using storytelling to leave a lasting impression. No matter the arena

Building Authority With Your Bio

Mar 30th, 2021 18m 43s

We all struggle writing about ourselves. It can feel self-important, pretentious, even put on. Then there are the questions of how to blend what you did before with what you’re doing now and how to sound professional without sounding boring.

What If I Don’t Have a Rags to Riches Story?

Mar 23rd, 2021 15m 10s

Oh, the allure of rags-to-riches transformations! We see this genre of messaging everywhere. Perhaps we’ve even surrendered our own histories to the template, running modest career moves and hard work through the wringer until we’ve disappeared

An Alternative To The Lemonade Stand Story

Mar 16th, 2021 16m 10s

That entrepreneurial origin story of yours could use a refresh. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with the standard lemonade stand tale, much like the MBA story, it’s merely acceptable rather than meaningful. Whether you call it your origi

Public Speaking As An Emerging Thought Leader // Alexia Vernon

Mar 9th, 2021 49m 19s

You’re ready to speak more but you aren't sure what to talk about. You aren't even convinced your story is compelling enough to share. Today's guest, Alexia Vernon, would challenge you on that point. She believes that we are equipped with the

Why Your Brand Is Attracting Clients Who Can't Afford You

Mar 2nd, 2021 25m 3s

It takes more than raising your prices to attract premium-paying clientele. Your brand approach has to instill confidence that you can serve them in the way they need and expect. This is where the small businesses and agencies of the world be

When The Goal Isn't To Scale

Feb 23rd, 2021 17m 13s

Scaling and growing aren’t the same thing. All businesses should experience healthy growth. Not every business is destined to scale. The same goes for teaching. Not every business owner is a great instructor. Some of us thrive when solving pr

Relying On Talent Isn't Enough

Feb 16th, 2021 17m 40s

Early in our lives we learn to strive for good grades. We begin to understand the connection between being smart and succeeding. So it’s quite a jolt when we realize that in entrepreneurship simply being smart isn’t enough. There will always

Empathy: 2021's Missing Ingredient // Allie Morris Nute

Feb 9th, 2021 37m 7s

“What should I post today?” is a good question but it’s the wrong question. It’s the question that makes marketing feel too self-serving and endlessly complicated. Today’s guest is client turned good friend, Allie Morris Nute of Verb House Crea

7 Words To Pull From Your Website Today

Jan 26th, 2021 16m 55s

Words, just like fashion, can be trendy. Just audit five sites of the people you follow on Instagram. My guess is you’ll very quickly notice themes in the words they use to describe what they sell. If you want to stand out—because everybody w

Staying Relevant During An Identity Crisis

Jan 17th, 2021 32m 51s

When you’re in the midst of a professional shift it can feel impossible to make sense of your message, let alone consistently produce content to share with others. So how do you show up authentically and intentionally when your identity feels l

I Got 99 Problems But...Yeah Let's Talk About That // Amenah Arman

Dec 22nd, 2020 52m 42s

After being stigmatized for decades, mental health is frequently the subject of national headlines. Unfortunately, while the conversation about support is gaining momentum, access to providers has not kept pace. The practice of modern day thera

Are Multipassionates Destined To Pivot?

Dec 16th, 2020 27m 41s

When you’re a person with multiple interests life can feel like you’re constantly going against the grain. Society tells you to “find your true calling” and “choose one thing” when you’re juggling the ten open tabs in your brain. If you’ve ev

Small Shifts to Achieve Brand-Life Alignment

Dec 8th, 2020 48m 47s

Traditional branding advice would tell you to rebrand every 3-5 years. Invest big, campaign the hell out of it, and then rebrand when you need to reimagine your business. But how well does that model work for small businesses? On this episode

Stop Doing Shit You Hate

Dec 3rd, 2020 34m 6s

2020 was a year that brought us up close and personal with what drains us and what brings us energy. Slowing down from the rapid pace of life we were used to has made us realize how much of our day is spent doing things that we don’t enjoy. It’

The Inner Game of Leadership // Crosby Noricks

Nov 24th, 2020 54m 33s

As a rising fashion PR professional, Crosby Noricks spent years in environments where she was told her skills and time weren’t of value, often being passed over for the latest and greatest intern. Pouring her creative energies into a side busin