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Fun. Informative. Professional. "Align with The Massage Business Mama" comes to you with a combined 22+ years experience in the massage biz as entrepreneurs. Providing actionable tips and resources. Beca an off-grid living, quirky, trail-running, massage therapist, esthetician, and yogi offers her business and wellness perspective to you with a highly caffeine-fueled compassionate wit. Ali, your hard-working, driven, creative mom, massage therapist, business owner, lover of friend gatherings ...
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15 years ago, a girl named Beca Orlofsky stepped into the sky and exploded. Over the course of the following week, 99% of every living human on the planet gained a super-power. Now, podcaster Joe Pollard travels the world, interviewing people who went to sleep ordinary and woke up as something else.
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A Space To Be Yourself... College Gal, Foodie & BECA Major At San Francisco State University... Life In Tha Mix is a live radio Show/Podcast, with a hip hop, R&B and Afro-Latin Flava. Bringing You The Latest Updates and Topics Like, Sports, Music, Politics, Urban & Pop Culture, Entertainment, Health, Wealth, and So Much More.
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Howler Owler

KylieElizabeth, Dana, Beca, Natalie and Kylie

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Howler Owlers is a podcast that is entertaining because the girls that are the hosts laugh a lot! We laugh at what each other say, and aren't afraid to admit that we are geeks and dorks. We have 'regular shows' where we all have segments where we do our own thing and we talk about world events and common things. Then there are our Harry Potter episodes or 'Potter Watch' shows, where we talk about Harry Potter! We will occoisonally have different theme shows.
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Each CEO and business owner’s journey is unique and full of powerful lessons. Join Stefan Whitwell, founder of his own nationwide investment and wealth management firm, as he interviews fellow seasoned executives and business owners. Each week will bring an inside peek into how they fill their tanks, celebrate their teams’ wins, and maintain success without burning out.
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The Creative Adventurer’s Survival Guide aims to help all artists to navigate their way along their creative path in an age of uncertainty and chaos for creative industries.This podcast fuels artistic conversation and collaboration to spark ideas, because we want to support every creative hero to reach their goals, however challenging the journey.
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Brought to you by the staff of the Street Sheet, the nation's oldest newspaper bringing you the word on the street about homelessness and poverty directly from those who live it. We answer your burning questions about homelessness in San Francisco because we know that homeless people themselves are the experts when it comes to ending poverty.
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“When you start reaching a certain level of success, especially as a woman, I feel that you're obligated to not necessarily give a handout, but a hand up to disadvantaged women behind you, and pull up a seat at the table,” shares Christi Beca, founder of Christi Beca Realty and Flower Mound Women in Business. Christi built her nonprofit at the same…
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“I try to celebrate my position as a CEO by giving myself time with my family. A lot of people don't get that, and I didn't always have that when I started the company,” shares Bryce Young, CEO of Warm Audio, a global powerhouse in the pro audio industry that manufactures and sells quality audio recording equipment at affordable prices. When Bryce …
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“The point of being a brokerage is to not monetize our agents, it's to create a house where experienced agents can come and work together without the undue pressures that come from being in somewhat of a hostile work environment,” explains Joshua Brown, licensed real estate broker, CEO and Founder of Pushing Forward Realty in #Brooklyn, New York. I…
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“I found early on when I dug deep, that I just like solving problems. So as long as I'm in a role, in a function, or what the business is doing is constantly challenging me, I don't care what the business is. I just want to solve some sort of problem,” shares Sujan Patel, owner of Mail Shake, Ramp Ventures, ZoomShift and other SAAS businesses. As a…
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On this episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama," we are joined by Christine Walsh — a money mindset strategist, mentor, and speaker who has used her 25+ years of experience in finance and accounting to help visionary businesswomen master their inner money game. Founded in personal growth and practical strategies, Christine brings clients …
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“My dad taught me a long time ago to find those people that are really great at what they do and learn from them,” shares Robert Nitsche, CEO of The Nitsche Group, an independent insurance agency operating in Texas since 1949. Robert took his first steps in the office of his family’s business where he is now the CEO. Although as a child he did not …
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Some believe that therapists should never discount. But here at Align with The Massage Business Mama, we believe there are times when it is appropriate! NOT all the time, but certainly at times. And today, we get into our top 4 times when we think it is appropriate to discount your services.
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“People build this parasocial relationship with influencers that they love, and they feel connected to them. And I want to be that teen entrepreneur who can become like that friend or that parent figure if they want to start their own businesses and they don't have anyone who's supporting them right now,” explains Jungmin Kang, teen entrepreneur, C…
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“We're going to be better business people when we take better care of ourselves as well. So it's not necessarily just a selfish thing either. We’re better for our families, our communities, and our businesses when we're in a better condition ourselves,” explains Carrie Colbert, founder of Curate Capital, a venture capital investment business that f…
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While it may seem funny that we have the power to "fire" our clients, the truth is that if clients aren't honoring the boundaries, policies, and procedures we have set up in our practice, we have every right to put them on the chopping block. And while it might seem scary at first, the idea of conflict and loss of income, sometimes moving forward i…
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“Start a business, and just start asking for help. You can get there a lot faster than what I think a lot of other people can or do, who tend to be more closed and guarded in their approach,” says Jay B Sauceda, entrepreneur-in-residence with Salt Box and former CEO of Sauceda Industries. Today, he joins host Stefan Whitwell to talk about the lesso…
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Us massage therapists are not notoriously known for our financial savvy. Having a scarcity mindset or "Starving Healer Syndrome" unfortunately describes an awful lot of us in the healing professions! We operate from the belief (often unconscious) that we don't deserve to become wealthy or even financially comfortable from the work we perform. But T…
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“Celebration is the key to success without burnout,” shares Stefan Whitwell, CEO of Whitwell and Company, a nationwide investment and tax planning firm. Tune into Celebrate Like a CEO podcast hosted by Stefan every Monday for conversations with some of the best, brightest business owners and CEOs in the country. Learn what it takes to run a success…
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What does a sober living group and massage business marketing have in common? You may just be surprised by the answer! In this episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama," we dig into a unique approach to marketing your practice. Instead of pushing, pushing, we discuss the idea of drawing in potential clients with magnetic energy. How sharing…
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Today's episode features some incredible poets reading their pieces aloud. To read these poems and many others, check out our full 2023 poetry edition of the Street Sheet, available at streetsheet.org Featured Poets: Virginia Barrett Dee Allen Johanna Elattar Detroit Richards Aaone Enosa Revolt Martine Khumalo Lisa Willis Submit Your Writing! Stree…
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In this episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama," we unpack choosing a legal entity for your massage practice. One of the big things that trip people up at the beginning of their massage business is figuring out what legal entity to set up. Whether to be a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, or LLC. C Corp, S corp, it can be overwhe…
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Are you familiar with the doshas in Ayurvedic medicine? Pitta Vata Kapha All unique, and all with their own set of considerations when it comes to bodywork. On this episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama," we are joined by Kimberly Kubicke of Indra Holistic to learn a little more about this ancient Indian medicine and why tapotement and o…
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Welcome to F&B Sounds Bites, a podcast on hot topics, trends and challenges for professionals in the engine room behind the Food and Beverage industry hosted by Hamish McCook. We flew a couple of our engineers to Munich in September 2022 to attend one of the biggest beverage conferences, and no we’re not talking about Oktoberfest (much to their dis…
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On September 27th, the ACLU, Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights, and the Coalition on Homelessness—the organization that creates this podcast—filed a lawsuit against the City of San Francisco. They, and the seven homeless plaintiffs they represent, allege that the constant "sweeps" of homeless encampments carried out by numerous city agencies are …
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In this episode, we are joined by Joanna Sapir to discuss an innovative approach to business. Joanna, a business coach for holistic practitioners, thinks she has cracked the code to help providers create a better product while having more security and profitability in their businesses. Her mission is to help practitioners streamline so they can foc…
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Subject lines are an important piece of the email marketing strategy. In this episode, we are joined by Susan Finn of "Rise Above Noise" to continue the discussion on email marketing. Susan is the "go-to" expert in the email marketing field. She helps service-based professionals scale their businesses. Find joy, flow, and ease in marketing to incre…
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Email marketing is one of the quickest and easiest ways to grow your massage business, which is why we have chosen to spend not one but two whole episodes centered around this subject! This is Part One of that two-part series dedicated to email marketing that was originally recorded as part of my membership. Excerpts have been taken for this podcas…
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Welcome to F&B Sounds Bites, a podcast on hot topics, trends and challenges for professionals in the engine room behind the Food and Beverage industry hosted by Mark Robertson. The last few years have been difficult, to say the least, and it’s clear we’re not out of the woods yet. Inflation has skyrocketed in the wake of COVID and the war in Ukrain…
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In this episode, we are sans Beca and joined by Nicole Keane. Nicole recently published a book, "The Tao of The Polyvagal Theory." Inside the book, she teaches and explores the connection between polyvagal theory and five element theory as a means to heal the spirit and balance the autonomic nervous system. We talk about how our interpretation of t…
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Pregnancy is an exciting and scary time! There are so many unknowns! It is only natural to ponder questions related to the health and well-being of the baby, logistics of setting up a nursery, and how your relationship with your job will change. In the latest episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama," we are joined by guest Emily Van Dyke @…
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This episode was prompted by a "Massage In The Real World" student. Do you struggle with communication? Do loved ones often tell you, "I don't feel like you are listening to me? Like you're hearing me?" If so, this could be creeping into your professional life as well! It is hard to hear criticism from a client. Hard to feel like your work didn't r…
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In Episode 033: How To Think Like A Marketer guest Wendy Pitts Reeves explore 3 key concepts practitioners must understand and embrace to have a successful practice. Originally this presentation was recorded as part of Ali’s membership program, “Massage Momentum Membership.” We have taken excerpts from this interactive experience to share in this e…
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In this episode, we are joined by Crystal Bantel of "Your Tech Fairy" to discuss all things website. Originally this presentation was recorded as part of Ali's membership program, "Massage Momentum Membership." In this episode, you hear excerpts from that interactive experience. We chat about things like diversifying your business, best practices w…
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In the first episode of a new series of The Creative Adventurer’s Survival Guide we re-introduce ourselves and reflect on the creative journeys we’ve been on over the last year. Many creatives find themselves going through a state of flux, periods when they can feel exceptionally laser-focused and other times when it’s necessary to go on a walkabou…
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For some Massage Therapists, there is nothing more enticing and exciting than the idea of working with professional athletes! The prestige, honor, and challenges that come with this type of work are out of this world. Kelly Stauffiger is one such therapist. In this episode, she talks about her journey from starting in a casino spa to working as the…
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Welcome to F&B Sounds Bites, a podcast on hot topics, trends and challenges for professionals in the engine room behind the Food and Beverage industry hosted by Hamish McCook. In a utopian world, Food and Beverage manufacturers wouldn’t have to forgo the long, confusing, and costly transition to cleaner energy sources to power their manufacturing p…
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This podcast is created by the same people who bring you the Street Sheet, San Francisco’s street newspaper. This year's April Fools Day issue hits the streets of San Francisco full of comics that were compiled and submitted by A.B.O. Comix, a collective of creators and activists who work to amplify the voices of LGBTQ prisoners through art. On tod…
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As perpetual learners, Beca and Ali wanted to share some of their favorite book recommendations for massage entrepreneurs. Some of these books are finance-related, some business, and some personal. And they all pack some punch! Check out our list to kick off some massive growth in your massage businesses this year!!!…
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Today's episode features some incredible poets reading their pieces aloud. To read these poems and many others, check out our full poetry edition of the Street Sheet, available at streetsheet.org Featured Poets: Kevin Madrigal Galindo Detroit Richards Jonah Raskin Judy Joy Jones Johanna Elattar Revolt Right Now Virginia Barrett Submit Your Writing!…
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Taking tests are a scary thing! Taking a test as important as the MBLEx, even scarier. Now, let's talk about taking the MBLEx when you have been out of school for 13+years. Because that is exactly the situation Beca recently found herself in... And y'all, she's got some tips! Her favorite study guides, apps, and suggestions for acing the exam! So i…
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Our most recent guest, Sheri Burell Nishimura, OTR/L, LMT, CPT, AND a Massage in The Real World grad, shares about her battles when trying to start her massage business. Because she had a few. Sheri of Phenix City, Alabama, purchased a house to run her clinic Myo·dō. Pronounced: my-oh-dough Myo: Medical term for "muscle" Dō: Japanese for "the way o…
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Having a scarcity mindset or “Starving Healer Syndrome” unfortunately describes an awful lot of us in the healing professions. But if we want to align with abundance, we must kick these toxic thought patterns to the curb! We operate from the belief (often unconscious) that we don’t deserve to become wealthy or even financially comfortable from the …
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All therapists are going to receive criticism at some point in their career - that's just the nature of the beast, we can't be everything to everyone - yet that doesn't make it any easier to receive negative comments about us or our work. This episode was inspired by a struggle that one of Ali's Massage In The Real World students had. They, unfortu…
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Have you ever wanted to be held a little more accountable for reaching your business goals? Do you ever feel like maybe you need an extra set of eyes on a project? Or, do some days, you just need someone to tell you that you are doing a good job?If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we hear ya! Being an entrepreneur can be isolating - wh…
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The overdose crisis claimed the lives of 700 San Franciscans in 2020—twice the number of COVID-19 deaths during the same period. Poverty, criminalization, and the demonization of people who use drugs has put our community members in greater danger, and the stigma surrounding drug use has stalled meaningful efforts to create services and implement p…
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Welcome to F&B Sounds Bites, a podcast on hot topics, trends and challenges for professionals in the engine room behind the Food and Beverage industry hosted by Hamish McCook. Many sceptics thought Steve Jobs was a mad when he introduced Apple iPhone back in 2007. Yet today the smart phone is owned by an estimate of 1 billion of the population, fit…
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Dual relationships are tricky! While some believe these types of relationships have no place in the massage world, others think they can be a healthy part of business. In this episode, Beca and Ali dig into dual relationships. Whether they are good or bad and how to navigate them when they do occur. Listen on to hear their thoughts.…
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