Entrepreneur and social selling leader, Crystal Blin shares the stories of how small town girls like herself are fearlessly going after their dreams. Each episode Crystal and her squad will give you insight on how to pursue your big idea, live a life of joy and step outside of your comfort zone. Instagram: @crystalcattle Email your questions or show ideas to squadlifepodcast@gmail.com
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As soon as I saw Khloe's purple donuts I knew I had to had here on the podcast. What was not evident from her gorgeous Instagram pictures was the hurdles that Khloe had to push through in order to open the Hungry Bunny Virtual Donut Shop. From a life changing attack at a D.C. bus stop to writing her mantras over and over and over again on her 15 mi…
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Recently, there have been a lot of people lose prestige, clout or fame. They have fallen from grace. Jenna Kutcher and Rachel Hollis are two very influential women in my life that have pulled back the curtain on circumstances that change many people's perception of them. I dive into this, and then ask are we giving these women and others grace. IG …
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The Real Deal on Influence with Lindsey Davidson
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Social media numbers, influencer fame, open doors is something that we can quickly get caught up in. My guest Lindsey Davidson @ll_davidson and I discuss how we have used our influence while still staying authentic to our true selves. IG @crystalcattle Show Notes: www.crystalblin.comBy Crystal Blin
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Cookies and Confidence with Beth Spangler of Country Cakes and Bake
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Beth Spangler makes the most amazing cookies. You won't find her on social media, she doesn't ship her cookies and her store front is in a town of 900 people yet business is thriving. Beth and I talk about self confidence, what it really means to be a leader and her take on social media. IG @crystalcattle Show Notes: www.crystalblin.com…
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This week I have a very special guest, my husband Jon Blin. He is a my partner in life and business and we have a lot of fun together. We talk about how we have overcome hurdles in our relationship, the status of us becoming partners and more. www.crystalblin.com IG: @crystalcattle
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Change or move on. Short and to the point, but it is quite simply what needs to happen for you to find contentment or joy in a situation. In this season we are all facing a LOT of change. In this episode I breakdown change into three stages: letting it go, embrace the state of limbo and focusing on the beginning. www.crystalblin.com IG: @crystalcat…
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Unstoppable in Life with Diva Q BBQ Danielle Bennett
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Danielle Bennett has paved her way in the world of barbecue. Bold lipstick, bold flavors and a bold attitude I think is the perfect way to describe her. You'll love the lesson about life and cooking that she shares. IG @crystalcattle Show Notes: www.crystalblin.comBy Crystal Blin
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Growing by Serving with Ashley Alderson of Boutique Hub
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Ashley Alderson of the Boutique Hub has cultivated an incredible community that appreciates fashion, boutiques and small businesses. She is a big proponent of showing up as your true self even if that means you look different from the people around you. She has also learned the valuable lesson of what it is like to almost lose your business when yo…
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Mastering Your Schedule Tips from Virtual Assistant Tara Titsworth
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Do you feel like your days aren't has productive as you need them to be? Wondering if hiring help is key? Or maybe you have it all under control and you think you could help others. Virtual Assistant Tara Titsworth has a ton of resources and information to share. IG: @crystalcattle www.crystalblin.com…
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What My 20s and the Start of My 30s Taught Me
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This week you get all me. This past weekend I celebrated my 35th birthday. As I reflect back on what I have learned over the past 10 years there were some big lessons. I won't say regrets because the path I took got me to where I am now but now with a toolkit full of experiences I am ready for the next 10 years. IG: @crystalcattle www.crystalblin.c…
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Getting Involved in Your Community with Molly Knuth
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Living in a small town can be awesome, but it can also be hard to find your place. Molly not only is a small town girl but she is committed to making her town of Cascade, Iowa an amazing place to live and grow a business. Instagram @crystalcattle www.crystalblin.comBy Crystal Blin
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When Chip Gaines Calls You with Carilynn Coombs
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What happens when you lose the only way of living your family has known for three generations? What happens when Chip Gaines hears your story and wants to help? Carilynn Coombs of Jerico Farmhouse shares the full story this week. IG: @crystalcattle www.crystalblin.comBy Crystal Blin
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How do you handle a compliment? Do you give them freely? Do you pass them on. Today I am sharing three tips on how you can spread joy and happiness with compliments. IG: @crystalcattle www.crystalblin.comBy Crystal Blin
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Politics, Fashion and the Way We Talk to Ourselves with Grace Van Cleave
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Grace has seen the ups and down of the corporate world as she worked on political campaigns across the country. Another big change and she decided it was time to leave the corporate world to purse a business as a Stylist with Stella and Dot. She has watched how woman can quickly become the masters of negative self talk and why we must put a stop to…
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Have you heard the phrase horseshoes of friends > circles of friends. Well it is pretty true. Today I take a dive into why both deep friends and weak tie friendships matter. IG @crystalcattle Show notes and discount code at www.crystalblin.com If you loved this episode subscribe, share a screenshot on social or send Crystal a message. Join our comm…
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Instant Pots and Entrepreneurship with Lindsy Trotter
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Lindsy needs something for herself. After leaving her teaching career to stay at home with her daughter Lindsy found herself in her kitchen making meals for her family and friends. Lindsy business has hit many mile markers over the past few years that have taught her how to shift and grow. IG @chilledfreezermeals and @crystalcattle Show notes and d…
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Affirmations, Money & Failure with Jen Hatzung
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How you speak to yourself matters. Entrepreneur at heart, Jen Hatzung isn't afraid of failure. After not finding success in several other business endeavors a coaching program led her to create Abundant Affirmations. Ironically it was Jen that needed those affirmations the most. IG: @abundantaffirmations and @crystalcattle Show notes: www.crystalbl…
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Hustle vs. Rest with Maria Schopmeyer of The Farm & Co.
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We are told to hustle, hustle but sometimes rest is the best thing for our business. Maria Schopmeyer share how she has scaled her sign business and added on additional stream of revenue. We discuss what it is like working along side your husband. Plus, she is a woman of deep faith and that has greatly shaped her business. IG: @thefarm_co and @crys…
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It is a new year. That means new goals, new books to read and choosing a new word. Certified Life Coach Addie Yoder of Growth and Grace walks us through how to make the most of our year. IG: @Addie.Yoder Show Notes: www.crystalblin.com If you loved this episode subscribe, share a screenshot on social or send Crystal a message. Join our community on…
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Have you ever thought about the vision for your life. What about taking that vision and put it down on paper. Today I walk through why vision board will move you closer to your goals and how to create one. IG: @crystalcattle www.crystalblin.comBy Crystal Blin
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Stop Comparing, RISE Conference Overview with Sharlene Garcia
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My friend and business partner Sharlene Garcia discuss our ah ha moments and biggest takeaways from Rachel Hollis's Business Conference. This was my second time being to a Hollis conference, but one of my favorite parts about this one was all the speakers that Rachel and her team brought together. We are talking Brendon Burchard, Marie Forleo and C…
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Picking the Perfect Planner with Kayla Ross
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The new year is almost here and that means cracking open a new planner. Kayla Ross is the driving force between two highly successful YouTube channels and the online store and community Industrial Traditions. We discuss our favorite planners and tips for staying on track. IG: @thekaylaross Show Notes: www.crystalblin.com If you loved this episode s…
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Growing a Boutique Empire with Jane Kasper
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From the outside many could assume that Ruzal Haze has been an overnight success. However, behind every success story there are a lot of pivots. Founder and owner Jane Kasper started her Empire sewing bandana for college friends then pivoted to lace cuff boots before shifting into clothing and opening her online business and store front. Today Rura…
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Favorite Beauty Products of the Year with Melissa Chesnut
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I am a self proclaimed make up junkie. I knew for this episode that I wanted to call on my friend and make up artist Melissa Chesnut. Four years ago Melissa transitioned into launching her own business, Naturally You Make Up Artistry, which specializes in bridal make up. Listen in to here our favorite beauty products and tools. Show Notes: www.crys…
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Ever heard of a vibe check? I like to think of it as a simple way to taking a moment to evaluate how social media, individuals and yourself are affecting your vibe. IG: @crystalcattle Shop: https://www.keepcollective.com/with/crystalblin Show Notes: www.crystal-cattle.comBy Crystal Blin
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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too with Leah Beyer
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Leah Beyer is a trailblazer. From the being elected the first female president of her FFA chapter to working her way up the corporate ranks Leah is one that has commanded respect. However, that doesn't mean she doesn't like to have fun. Through a series of twists and turns Leah started the Farm Wife Drinks blog. This conversation has some serious m…
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How to Resolve Conflict with Jenn Whitmer
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Conflict... isn't the worst? It can be so uncomfortable, and it is found in every part of our lives. Jen Whitmer a personal development coach and jack of all trades, and I met this spring. After following her Instagram account I knew that she was the gal that could help navigate those difficult conversations. Jenn also have a special offer for Squa…
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Have you said told yourself "that is too hard" or "I could never do that". Why is it so easy to doubt ourselves? This week I'll share how can we move past this negative self talk, and the steps we need to take to create a plan. IG @crystalcattle www.crystal-cattle.comBy Crystal Blin
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Author and champion of women, Maxie McCoy is a firm believe that when we are feeling lost the best thing we can do is begin. In today's interview she shares all kind of wisdom from her book You're Not Lost. Whether it is figuring out who should be in your "girl gang", learning how to ritualize your success or how to reflect on your year to set your…
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Fashion Advice from Style Thief Fashion Stylist Erin Stoll
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Ever stood in front of your closet and thought I have nothing to wear. Not sure how you can confidently pull of a trend that you are loving. Erin Stoll is a midwest fashion addict and owner of Style Thief Fashion, a personal wardrobe styling company. She give practical fashion tips and advice on how to be kinder to ourselves. IG: @stylethieffasion …
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Breast Cancer as a New Mom with Brooke Clay Taylor
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What happens when the day you deliver your first child you also learn you have breast cancer? Well you first ask everyone to let you be a mom first, and a cancer patient second. Then you figure out how you can conquer cancer. Brooke Clay of Rural Gone Urban is living this story currently. Brooke's story will hopefully motivate you to take control o…
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Do You Need a Life or Business Coach with Marlene Eick
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Have you ever wonder what a life or business coach could do for you? I mean with the amount of self help books and podcasts out there couldn't you figure out that stuff on your own? Marlene Eick, podcast host of Live Your Story and business coach, helps put into perspective why you might need a coach to take things to the next level. We also discus…
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The Business Side of Being a Creative with Regan Doely
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Regan Doely is the brains behind Doe a Deer Design a graphic design company with a line of homeware goodies. Regan has always been a creative but as she decided to jump into business there were things to figure out like did she need a coach, how to stay motivated, what should she pay herself. IG: @doeadeerdesign Promo Code: Receive 10% off at www.d…
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In 2008 I was a recent college grad and hit the ground running work in corporate marketing for the next 10 years. I worked my way up the ladder, and was respected in my field. Young people would come up to me and express how much they wanted my job when they grew up. And then I left it all... for something so much bigger. Something that gave me mor…
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Defending the Work From Home Gig with Ally Billhorn
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Why is it so hard to be bold and brave sharing that you have a work from home gig? Ally Bilhorn, Sweet and Savory Eats food blogger and entrepreneur and I discuss the perceptions that others have and how we have to be brave to stay our own course. IG: @sweetsavoryeats Show Notes: www.crystal-cattle.com If you loved this episode subscribe, share a s…
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Most Interesting Woman in the World Sheridan Wimmer
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Sheridan is a small town Kansas girl that is living life the exact opposite of small. She juggles a corporate career, trips to Spice girl concerts, the remodeling of her van and has a really awesome dog. We talk loss of a parent, comparison and what true friendship looks like. IG: @sheridan_w or @havanathevan Show Notes: www.crystal-cattle.com If y…
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Ever feel like you are running in a million directions or maybe you don't have any direction at all? In this episode, I walk you through the 100 Goal exercise to help you identify what is important in your life. If you like today's episode don't forget to share it on social with the hashtag #thesquadlife or tag me @crystalcattle in your post. Menti…
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Launching a Beauty Brand with Nikki Hynek
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From the age of seven, Nikki Hynek of Dollup Beauty, knew that she would have a product based business. Over the past 30 years, Nikki has road the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. If you need to figure out how to move past the failures, a reminder about why fortune is in the follow up and inspiration on going after your own dreams this is th…
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Extraordinary Customer Service Grows Businesses with Becki Smith
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When your business philosophy is that no matter if you are Molly Sims, Kendra Scott or a women that has just started her own business everyone gets treated the same it will set you on a path to success. Becki Smith of Smith House Photo entered the photography world with a shot of tequila and is now one of the most sought after business photographer…
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Corporate Life to Business Owner with Nichole Rohrich
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How does one go from dream corporate career, to side gig to owning your own business? Nichole Rohrich, boy mom of soon to be FOUR figured it all out and even was able to get Rachel Hollis to wear one of her Minted Olive shirts. IG: @the.minted.olive Minted Olive Discount Code: https://bit.ly/2YI53Yo If you loved this episode subscribe, share a scre…
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Blogging, Email Lists and Owning Your Content with Raquel Lynn
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Raquel Lynn founder of the Horses and Heels blog and empire (seriously she is everywhere) shares tangible tips on how to start and stay consistent with a blog. She also gives some dynamite advice about why a email list is so important. Instagram: @horsesandheels_ Beauty Product: Kiehl's Face Oil and High Meadow Skin Cream…
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Woman are notorious for putting ourselves second. This week we discuss how seeking out other women and showing up to that conference will fill your cup and in return help you pour into others. Other women you should be checking out: Jessica Herrin, Sallie Krawchek and Maxie McCoy If you loved this episode subscribe, share a screenshot on social or …
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Money, Mentorship and Small Towns with Hannah Miller
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Ever been passionate about more than one thing? Hannah Miller is and that's ok. As Executive Director of the Rockport Cultural Arts District she shares how she navigates small town living while balancing a career and multiple side hustles. Instagram: @hannahmomiller Beauty Product: It Cosmetics Foundation If you loved this episode subscribe, share …
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Choosing to be the Hero of Your Story with Danielle Hayden
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Chickens, leaving corporate America to launch a business, and how to make personality tests actually work for you are just a few of the things Danielle Hayden owner of Two Arrows Photography discusses with me this week. She is brave, driven and will have you laughing. Instagram: @haydanib Website: https://twoarrowsphoto.com/ Beauty Product: Beauty …
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Lisa Sarmento the Martha Stewart of Greeting Cards
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Lisa Sarmento, Tiramisu Paperie isn't afraid to dream big. She turned her pop up paper goods shop into a major business that will give her son, who is on the spectrum, job security and purpose. We talk vision boards, how to keep the balls in the air and the importance of a strong why. Instagram: @tiramisupaperie Beauty Product: Benefit Bo-ing Conce…
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Are you a goal getter? Ever start working towards a goal and then face a setback? What happens when you don't reach your goal prior to the timeline you set? When I have a task in front of me I use these three simple steps to get me closer. If you like today's episode don't forget to share it on social with the hashtag #thesquadlife or tag me @cryst…
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Author, Breast Cancer survivor, flower girl in her mother's prison chapel wedding and former beauty queen, Nicole J. Phillips used kindness to change her perspective and life. Nicole shares how even though she had everything she wanted she was depressed, on the edge of being an alcoholic, unhealthy and felt like life was mundane. It was a single en…
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Welcome to the launch of Squad Life. Crystal Blin, entrepreneur and social selling leader, shares how small town girls like her are fearlessly going after their dreams. Each week, Crystal and her squad will give you insight on how to pursue your big idea, live a life of joy and step outside of your comfort zone. Want to follow along? Visit www.inst…
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