The X Podcast with Brenda Rigney looks at the invisible work of Gen X women entrepreneurs. You’ll hear from Brenda, a 27+ year corporate exec drop-out and solopreneur on what it takes to run your business behind the scenes. Brenda will share her personal stories and lessons weekly and debunk the myths that stop you from launching your dream biz. Brenda coaches entrepreneurs in her ALIGNED AF Community membership, at her global retreats and in private coaching experiences. Learn more at Brend ...
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For parents who want to navigate divorce & co-parenting with more ease & confidence. Coach Meg Gluckman shares tools, tips, and resources for thriving during and after divorce. Topics include: decision-making, parenting, new relationships, co-parenting, schedules, money, career, body image, habits, and more.
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Identifying the blocks and triggers that come up when you take on your goal to launch and scale your dream business
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Tasleem Jessani is a Clinical Hypnotherapist & Leadership Coach. She has a wealth of experience coaching female leaders ranging from line managers right up to C-Suite/Executive Leadership. We talked about her practice and how to guides business leaders and owners to a higher level of self, purpose and clarity. Tasleem is gifting all of your a Power…
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How (and why) to tap into your creativity and potential
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Jen Sulak and I get into an inspiring conversation about amping up your creative juices to spark more authenticity in your business. Jen is an experimental artist and wedding photographer who loves the connection that still moments bring in our modern times. Over 17 years ago she started the journey of becoming a photographer which has brought her …
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Taking the next steps when you know you are meant for more
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Ever thought what was needed of you to step into what's possible for you as a biz owner? Melissa Hoffman joins me in this episode to talk about mindset, hypnotherapy and breathworks for midlife women entrepreneurs. Melissa supports high achieving women entrepreneurs with breaking free from their good girl conditioning, perfectionism and self doubt …
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How to *actually* breakthrough job loss to a multi 6F business
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Jillian Murphy, Sales Coach and a sheer gift of genius to every entrepreneur wanting to grow their business is on The X Podcast. Jillian shares her story of job loss and her rise to entrepreneurship with us...but it wasn't always smooth sailing to a multi 6F business. Jillian shares her secret to overcoming adversity and great advice for women look…
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Mastering Objections For Your Irresistible Offer
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In this episode, we dive into the art of mastering objections to make your offer truly irresistible. Discover three powerful strategies to preemptively tackle client hesitations: Content that Speaks Volumes: Craft content that anticipates and answers potential client questions and objections before they even arise. This proactive approach builds tr…
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Building community with mission-minded female entrepreneurs
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Today's guest is Luisa Molano, a corporate drop out like me, turned business coach, Luisa serves as a guide to startups, founders, and entrepreneurs across more than ten countries. These days, she is playing for what she wants to be remembered for, amplifying female entrepreneurs through community. She is a business coach, speaker, author, and the …
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How I'm gaining 100 new followers a week on Instagram
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IF YOU'RE ONLY GETTING 200 VIEWS THIS IS FOR YOU... This morning, I shared my strategy for gaining 100-150 new followers a week on Instagram over the last 7 weeks. Grab my Instagram Strategy to Engagement and Growth Workbook for $5 here: https://www.brendarigney.com/instagram-strategy-to-engagement-and-growth This performance is unheard of for me..…
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Pinterest is your ultimate passive marketing platform
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Today we are learning everything about SEO and how utilizing Pinterest can be your ultimate passive marketing platform. Berlyn Komar is a Digital Marketing Strategist and founder of Planted Marketing. She has over 8 years of experience working hands-on with small businesses to build foundations, launch, and grow. Berlyn shares why Pinterest needs t…
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A step by step plan on collaborating with others without making it weird
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I go through 6 ways you can begin to collaborate with others that are similar industries or niche orbits to help generate new leads for your business. Done in an authentic way, collaborations can become mutually beneficial for all businesses involved, plus you are directly supporting your community and clients with additional resources and mentors …
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Stop budgeting and start building wealth from your business
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Kim Kent is your “go-to” Money Mindset and Financial Coach and the creator of the Wealthy As F*ck money coaching program. From overcoming decades of huge financial blocks and frustration herself, she now guides her clients to creating the same financial freedom she has through her proven mindset, manifestation and money management processes and str…
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Setting Clear Boundaries in Your Business
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Setting clear boundaries helps entrepreneurs avoid getting swamped, keeps their sanity intact, and stops their business from turning into a 24/7 nightmare. In this episode, we'll explore... Setting clear boundaries with yourself, others, even technology, by using the Boundary Shield of Influence Auditing your relationships and how to put strategies…
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From Hot Flashes to Entrepreneurship: Navigating Business Growth During Perimenopause
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Dr. Lisa Brown joins me this week on The X Podcast. Dr. Brown is a Perimenopause Coach and Pharmacist with over two decades of personal and professional experience. As an entrepreneur and mother of four, she provides holistic perimenopause solutions that are realistic and manageable for even the busiest women. You can connect with Dr. Brown on Inst…
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How to be 100% authentic with your personal brand
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How do you intentionally shape your personal brand? How do you stand out from the crowd in a world that seems to have new brands showing up every day? Being 100% authentic in your personal brand makes it stronger. However, being too personal in your business brand can sometimes weaken it. Check out the three elements I think are critical to express…
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What technology do you need to get to your first $100K
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Luvyna Mantle and I jumped on LIVE today to talk about adding more automations to your business to help you grow and get more time back in your day.Luvyna is a CRM whiz, and can build out sales funnels for you so that your business is still running smoothly over holidays and family vacations so you don't need to be working 24/7 in your business.Luv…
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My secrets to increasing my reach to new followers using Instagram Reels
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MY INSTAGRAM DASHBOARD IS OFF THE CHARTS RIGHT NOW... It's partly because I am away in Italy and everyone is catching up with my stories, but I also like to think it's because of my new IG content strategy I am using. I share at least 5-6 actions I am taking with my Instagram reels, carousels and stories that has added 100 new followers, reach and …
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123. Create Your Summer Success Plan + Special Announcement
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Create a summer that you love, EVEN IF you are in the middle of a divorce or dealing with a challenging co-parenting relationship! In this episode, Meg walks you through the 4 parts of creating a Summer Success Plan. Full episode show notes: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/123 Sign up for a Summer Success Plan Session here.…
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Why you should work with multiple coaches in your business
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Should you work with multiple coaches in your business? The short answer is YES. In this episode, I will share why I think you should work with multiple coaches in your business, and 3 things to look for in your next business coach. This could be the missing link to take your business to the next level and I invite you to go there with me. Listen u…
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122. Wills and Trusts After Divorce with Ted Schneck
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The ins-and-outs of creating a post-divorce estate plan that takes care of the people & causes that are most important to you. Full show notes at https://meggluckman.com/podcast/122
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121: Starting A Business After Divorce with Brenda Rigney
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I love sharing stories of folks who navigated their divorce & co-parenting in a unique way. Brenda sure did that, always keeping her eye on what she wanted her future to look like. This week's guest Brenda Rigney shares her story of leaving a corporate career, starting a new business, and navigating divorce, all while raising two kids. Full show no…
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Creating and Selling Offers That Convert Your Audience in Your Biz Ecosystem
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I want you to have a strong offer. I want you to generate 80% of your revenue with 20% of your effort with a signature offer that your clients keep signing your praises about. How do you do this? You create a biz ecosystem that has three components: 1. A signature offer that you continue to uplevel. 2. Strategic freebies that help to engage, nurtur…
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120. Collaborative vs. Traditional Litigious Divorce with Cindy Wysocki
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After 19 years of working with traditional litigious (court driven process) divorces, attorney Cindy Wysocki now focuses entirely on collaborative divorce and helping families create agreements that work for their unique situations. Listen in to hear the difference between these two types of divorce, including costs, timeframe, and ability to custo…
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Where are you closing sales? I'm sharing my steps on creating a sales process, and specifically what's worked and not worked for me on generating leads. Some may apply to you, and others you can drop. But the idea is to begin talking about selling more...and to get uber confident at selling. Nothing icky, and you are fully in choice about what you …
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119. Mindset Mini: How to Feel Comfortable With Divorce Pace
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In every divorce, there's a fast hiker and a slow hiker. In mediation or a collaborative divorce process, the goal is to find a pace that works for both people! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/119
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118. Celebrating Mother's/Father's Day While Co-Parenting with Mikki Gardner
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Recommendations on how to navigate & celebrate Mother's/Father's Day as a divorced parent with co-parenting coach Mikki Gardner. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/118
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Why More Midlife Women Start Their Own Businesses After Divorce with Meg Gluckman
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Meg Gluckman supports parents navigating divorce and co-parenting to create lives where they & their kids can thrive. She's worn many entrepreneurial hats over the years from postpartum doula to Almond Hummus manufacturer, so she has a special love for creative, adventurous business owners. Her podcast is aptly named: Welcome to the Other SideShe l…
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117. How Journaling Can Help During Divorce with Amanda Stern
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Break out your mechanical pencils & unicorn journals! 🦄 It's time to see how journaling can be your secret weapon to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of divorce and co-parenting. This isn't about perfect grammar or perfect prose that you'd be proud to show your kids in 10 years. This is about clearing your brain so there's space for what you va…
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116. Mindset Mini: Taming Your (Divorce) Fears
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Having nagging fears during the divorce process is normal; what's optional is how long we let them linger. In this short episode, we talk about the impact of fear on our bodies & on our ability to think clearly, and I share a concrete (paper & pen) strategy for neutralizing your fears. Find the 10 Questions and the full show notes here: https://meg…
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Simple Tips for Looking Amazing, Feeling Confident and Acting Your Best as a Midlife Woman with Natalie Wong
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Welcome to my next guest on The X Podcast - Natalie Wong is an Image and Mindset Consultant who sparks lasting change. With many years of experience as an educator, she possesses a great ability to connect with individuals quickly and on a deep level. Natalie empowers people to improve their looks, communication, and mindset, creating deep and endu…
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115. What You Need To Know About Mortgages & Divorce, with Mihaella Bayla
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Mortgages, refinancing, and transferring home ownership can be one of the most complicated pieces in dividing assets in a divorce. But not if you have someone on your team who knows the ins and outs of lending & divorce, like Mihaella Bayla. She's on this episode to teach us what we need to consider when deciding who keeps the family home, how to s…
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Simple SEO Strategies That Don't Cost Time Or Money with Laura Jawad
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As a seasoned SEO strategist for female health and wellness service providers, Laura Jawad helps you call in more clients with the power of your website. Laura built two successful businesses through SEO, demonstrating first-hand the transformative power of well-executed SEO in competitive markets. Combine that with her PhD and extensive qualificat…
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114. Mindset Mini: Co-Parenting Math Problems
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What if just a bit of math could improve how you feel about co-parenting? From figuring out school costs to planning a return to work, I'll show you how simple math can make big challenges feel more manageable, and make co-parenting feel a little bit easier. So, grab your calculator and tune in to discover the power of trading math for struggle in …
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Find your life partner at midlife while protecting your heart and money with Nadia Edwards
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I'm excited to share The X Podcast episode with Nadia Edwards Nadia is a sought after GenX Dating Coach, podcast host, and expert in helping single women over 40 find a life partner. After meeting her life partner within 30 days, Nadia brings a caring, no-nonsense approach to dating and she takes women who are ready to date again and puts them on t…
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It's a double-coach episode! Meg pulls in some real-life parent questions about co-parenting that she & coach Jill Kaufman answer for you. Here's what they tackle: Wrangling frustrations when co-parenting potty training styles clash Juggling sideline dynamics at kid soccer games Getting ultra clear on your requests to a co-parent Navigating grief a…
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Losing Weight with ADHD and Perimenopause for Midlife Women with Jenn Watts
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I caught up with Jenn Watts for a safe, accessible conversation about weight loss for midlife women with adhd and going through perimenopause. We broke down the stereotypes and spoke genuinely to what approaches women can take that feels great for them. Jenn is a CPA turned Certified Life Coach and Nutrition Coach who focuses on helping women with …
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112: Using Mediation Post-Divorce with Elisa Ford
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If problem-solving and decision-making with your co-parent post-divorce could use some support, mediation might be just the right option. Join me and my guest, Mediator and Attorney, Elisa Ford, to talk about: What is mediation? What kinds of co-parenting issues can it help with? What happens when your 6'2" teen doesn't want to stick to the parenti…
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When to Start Using Ads in Your Marketing Plan to Grow Your Business with Mark Huvenaars
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When to use ads in your marketing plan to grow your business is one of the top 5 questions I get asked by my dream biz clients every week.In this episode, I asked Mark Huvenaars, from Railtown Media, and my ads guy, to delve into bringing digital ads within your marketing plan to maximize growth for your business. Join us as Mark and I use my own b…
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111. Mindset Mini: Benefits of Two Different Households
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What if the differences between our co-parenting homes are good for our kids? Asking ourselves this question can help shift our perspective from seeing differences in co-parenting as negative to considering them as potentially beneficial for our kiddos. The question encourages us to collect evidence on the positive aspects of diversity in parenting…
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What to do so list growth turns into sales
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We talk A LOT about growing your email list in the online world. And for good reason. It is definitely VERY important. But then there’s the list building fine print that we all tend to forget about… You can spend all day long growing your email list, if you do not put the same amount of energy into nurturing it – it will not convert for you. So in …
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110. After the Affair with Luke Shillings
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Divorced dad and relationship and infidelity coach, Luke Shillings, is on this week to talk about all things after-the-affair. Luke generously shares his personal experience and the helpful strategies he's identified as he's helped so many people navigate this unwanted experience. We talk about the 5 stages most people go through while healing from…
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109. 5 Question To Help You Prepare For Any Divorce Or Co-Parenting Meeting
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New Resource Alert! Get ready for a helpful episode where I introduce a tool for anyone facing an upcoming divorce or co-parenting meeting. I've noticed many people feel nervous before these meetings, worrying about what might happen or if they'll get what they want. But fear not! I've got 5 QUESTIONS that will help you feel calm, confident, and re…
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108. Mindset Mini: How to Navigate the 3 Phases of Your Divorce
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📚 Any good story has a beginning, middle & end. Your divorce story is no different. In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing a concept from a favorite book of mine: Bruce Feiler's book Life Is In the Transitions. Bruce traveled across the country interviewing over 100 people who had gone through major, identity-shifting life changes and found ma…
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107. Mindset Mini: Spouse Mind vs Parent Mind (and how to tell your kids you're getting divorced)
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In this week's NEW episode of Welcome To The Other Side we learn about flipping between the "spouse mind" and the "parent mind" in order to best support our kids. Drawing from invaluable wisdom shared by Karen Bonnell (author and co-parenting expert), I unpack the divorce emotional rollercoaster of resentment, blame, and grief you might experience …
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Speak Up: Unleashing Your Authentic Voice in Marketing as a Gen X Woman Entrepreneur with Kim Kiel
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Kim Kiel is a brand voice expert, copy coach, and founder of the boutique copywriting agency Kim Kiel Copy. With 17+ years of writing multi-6-figure campaigns for small businesses and nonprofits, Kim helps Gen X entrepreneurs and experts share their gifts and positive impact with the world. She has a knack for instantly capturing a client’s voice a…
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Navigating Your EDI Journey for Small Business Owners with Stephanie Redivo
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Stephanie Redivo is the first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Director at TransLink and has over 20 years experience in software education, change management, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). She has been at TransLink since July of 2020 and has developed a 3-year framework, implemented EDI objectives into yearly performance review…
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Beyond Checklists: A Heartfelt Approach to Estate Planning with Christa Ovenell
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Christa Ovenell is a community educator, funeral director, and end-of-life doula Christa Ovenell is the founder of Death’s Apprentice Education & Planning. Her heartfelt, practical approach to tackling difficult topics helps guide people toward inspiring life decisions. Hundreds of students have now completed her signature program “Prep School”—a h…
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Reconciliation in Business: A Guide for Small Business Owners with Alison Tedford Seaweed
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Alison Tedford Seaweed is a storyteller and consultant who wrote the Canadian Business Owner's Guide to Reconciliation. She's a Kwakiutl First Nation member, a grad student and a mom. Beginning Your Reconciliation Journey for Small Business Owners. Learn about the ways you can participate in Reconciliation as a business owner, even if you have a sm…
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Balancing Act: Navigating Stress and Success in Entrepreneurship with Chelsea Quint
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Chelsea Quint is a 2x CEO and a brand growth strategist for emerging entrepreneurs. With a diverse range of experience from working with Fortune 500 consumer product companies to helping brand new solopreneurs make their first four, five, and six figures in revenue, Chelsea is proud to show up as a partner, an ally, and a mentor to small business o…
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Delegate & Scale: The 4 Steps to Building Your Dream Team with Diane Lam
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Diane Lam is an Operations Strategist and she is on a mission to make ops expertise accessible to business owners so we can double the number of female owned businesses that make it to $250k. She produces digital courses, workshops and group programs that give her clients the answers to the “HOW?!” questions they have as they grow their businesses …
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Love Playbook: Navigating Intimacy and Connection in Relationships for Midlife Women Entrepreneurs with Amy Color
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Amy Color, Intimacy Coach says “Every couple needs an Intimacy Game Plan”. Named ‘Best Intimacy Coach of 2023. Her TEDtalk ‘Better Intimacy for Better Sex’ has over 1M views. Author of ‘The Huddle: How To Score in Sex & Love’. Amy help couples stuck in their relationship. Go from struggling with the shame, guilt and loneliness, to feeling secure, c…
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Design Your Digital Success: Canva Mastery for Small Businesses with Renee Anderson
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Renee Anderson has been training on branding for over 10 years and is a Canva Coach and Ambassador for small business's who want to take their designing to the next level. She helps her clients use Canva to create and sell e-courses, guides, and templates! You can learn more about Renee here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderson.co_collect…
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