Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Who Winn is and how he started his energy in business Asking questions to a mentor Overlapping the different areas of your life Creating culture + excitement Intentionally creating a better mindset Overcoming blocks and fears Disappointing people Leadership and learning Transitional periods in life Healing inner turmoil Showing up   Resources: Learn more: winnclaybaugh.com Instagram: @winnclaybaugh   Read: Be Nice (Or Else!) Check out: The Bliss Project March 2019   Show Notes   Today Winn Claybaugh joins me on the podcast! Winn is the dean and cofounder of Paul Mitchell Schools, the author of Be Nice (Or Else!), and the founder and host of MASTERS Audio Club. Winn is such an amazing human, and such a motivational rockstar! His philosophy, ethics, and all around mindset is so high energy and wonderful. You are all in for a total treat today, because Winn shares just how to raise your energy, and determine what you are actually in the business of, PLUS, how to overcome blocks.   Question Highlights: What did the beginning of showing up look like for you? How you start asking questions to mentors? What is something that can help build a better culture, and have people stay excited? What do you do intentionally to help you get into a better headspace? What are some big blocks that people have when they work with you, and how do you help? What do you do when you receive criticism or rude encounters? Where do you let it be okay to disappoint people? What do you share about the transitional period of friend groups or family changing? How do you heal your inner turmoil?   Bio   Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!); the host of MASTERS Audio Club, a popular beauty-industry audio series with worldwide subscribers; and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the foreword for Winn’s book. A national speaker for major corporations, Winn has helped thousands of businesses build their brands and create successful working cultures. His clients include Southwest Airlines, Hyatt Hotels, the Irvine Company, Vidal Sassoon, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, and many others. A business owner for more than 30 years with over 16,000 people in his organization, Winn is the founder, co-owner, and dean of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s school division.   Recognizing his immense contributions to that industry, in 2016 American Salon named Winn one of the five “Industry Leaders Who Helped Revolutionize Education.” Recognizing his leadership of the Paul Mitchell Schools’ annual FUNraising campaign, Winn was named Humanitarian of the Year by Friendly House in 2013 and he received Thirst Project’s Vision Award in 2015. In 2017 he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which ranks among the nation’s most renowned awards and recognizes individuals who have made it their mission to share their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents, and selfless generosity with those less fortunate.   In 2018, Winn received the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking’s (CAST) Visionary Leadership Award. Under his leadership and in keeping with their unique culture of giving back and building self-esteem, the 110-plus Paul Mitchell Schools have donated countless volunteer hours and raised more than $19.7 million for multiple charitable organizations. For more information, visit www.winnclaybaugh.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Flipping perspective of an excuse Overcoming the initial story Looking for solutions Making peace with choices   Resources: Check out: The Bliss Project March 2019   Show Notes Take a minute to celebrate a little win today. You have to acknowledge these things! It is the time of year where we tend to have more excuses for ourselves, especially after the New Year. While we all have valid reasons behind our excuses, there is always a way out to change the situation that you are in. Today, we are going to talk about how you’re going to flip the script from excuses to solutions.   Question Highlights: What are the main things coming up in your head when you think about your goals? What is the story I am telling myself that is possible for my life? What is the story I am telling myself that is NOT possible for my life? What is the main goal you’d like to accomplish this year? What is the main fear you have around that goal?   Quotes Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Evans and I researching our names Quotes of the moment Being optimistic Making new friends Releasing anxiety Building confidence   Resources:   Check out: The Bliss Project March 2019   Review of the Week:   “I just listened to Lori’s Go All In episode and my soul is literally shook. I shared it with my entire team for some daily inspiration and I cannot wait for them to listen. I have been feeling very anxious in the past couple of weeks and days because I am definitely living in the grey and Lori’s podcast shook me, made me realize that what is keeping me from my island paradise is the boat I am currently living on. She has inspired me to close all the windows, get down to work (for a while) and I will definitely use this episode as motivation when I am doubting myself as I embark to put in some hard work to reach my island! Can’t wait to check out other podcasts soon! Great work Lori Harder and thank you!” Caitlin S Wheeler   Question Highlights: @adrianneraewebster “What is your number one tool to release anxiety?” @teresaheinzofficial “Best way to build confidence when feeling judged all the time and also getting anxiety?” Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Gerards journey Making his first million dollars Losing his money His mom’s beautiful advice How Elite Daily was born Finding his purpose again Creating world-class leaders Fear Giving yourself credit What 2019 looks like for Gerard   Resources: Learn more: gerardadams.com Instagram: @gerardadams   Leaders Create Leaders: GATV   Check out: The Bliss Project March 2019   Show Notes Gerard Adams is on the podcast today! I have been wanting to have Gerard on the show for quite a while now. Gerard lives SUCH a full life, doing things that he absolutely loves – being an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, mentor and more. Gerard is most known for being the cofounder of the Emmy-winning, Elite Daily. Today we talk a lot about mindset, growth, and coming back from what most may consider devastating failure. Gerard is a total pioneer for creators, thought-leaders, and entrepreneurs – this episode was just fantastic, I can’t wait for you to listen.   Question Highlights: What is your journey, and how did you get to where you are now? What did it feel like to hit the million dollar mark? How did you start to gain clarity and create more meaning in your life again? What are the foundational pieces of creating a world-class leader? Are you moving through fear in your life? How do you let go of the outcome but still seek fulfillment in your life?   Gerard Adams is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, angel investor, documentarian, and a mentor to this generation of Millennials. Most notably known for co-founding the Emmy winning, Elite Daily, which sold for $50 million in 2015, Gerard has been pioneering the way for entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, and creators. Gerard believes a world-class leader doesn't just lead the way but instead creates more leaders to make a more significant impact.   He shares this truth on the web series titled, Leaders Create Leaders, which gives trailblazers of our generation a platform to share their story and ignite the passion in others. Leaders Create Leaders, an Original YouTube Series, has generated over 20 million views and is syndicated by Entrepreneur Magazine. Gerard has most recently taken his love for storytelling and joined forces with Inc. Magazine to host a documentary-style series called Grey Area.   With a portfolio of over a dozen startups, accolades that include Magic Johnson’s 32 under 32, Newark’s 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year, and partnerships with brands such as Sprint, Amex, HP, Marriott and more; he’s fueled by his deep knowing that this generation has the opportunity to be the most impactful of all time. Currently, he's focused on coaching game-changers to become World-Class Leaders and live out their dream lifestyle while building a lasting legacy. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: All of the life happening around us How divorce is just a word Mentally participating Considering cooperation The two beliefs   Resources: Check out: The Bliss Project March 2019 Listen: Tony Robbins Podcast with Michael Singer   Show Notes   In today’s solo episode, I really wanted to talk about participation. Think about it. Are you participating with life in the way that you truly want? Life is happening all around you, and I’d really like for us all to think about how we’d like to participate in it. Today we are going to really dive into just what participating in life looks like, both in our minds and in our words.   Question Highlights: Are you participating with life in the way that you truly want? What is easiest in your life? Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Our favorite quotes of the moment Managing mental + emotional breakdowns Social anxiety   Resources: Check out: The Bliss Project March 2019 Listen: Tony Robbins Podcast with Michael Singer   Show Notes That’s right, it’s Q&A Day! Listen in as Evans and I share our favorite quotes of the moment, the review of the week, and as we go through and answer questions that you have sent in. We talk about the holiday season, bottling up emotions, and overcoming social anxiety.   Review of the Week: leangela nola girl “Lori: I must say how much your podcast has helped me. A couple months ago I decided to take the journey of finding my true self. Your podcast is taking me on this journey. I’m so thankful for your wisdom and insight. You are helping me to accept the fact that I’m in control of my reality and my reality is my responsibility. I’m taking what I want and I’m anointing myself. Women need to hear your message. Thanks a ton.”   Question Highlights: Michelle asks.. I have a Q for Lori, how does one have less and less mental breakdowns per week, per month, per year. I am trying to improve my life by having less mental/emotional breakdowns. I feel like sometimes I don’t ask for what I need or I bottle up emotions so that leads to them. I would love your personal take on this! Thank you!!! Love you Lori!!! Alissa asks… My question is about social anxiety because I've realized that this is something I suffer from when I'm around new people. Do you have any tips for overcoming social anxiety and how to feel confident in a room with people you don't know well? Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How Natalie got her entrepreneurial start Where BossBabe came into Natalie’s life Experiencing burn-out Deciding to take a stand for her health Balancing self-care and high standards Finding the right type of integrator for your business Creating more space Being direct and honest in conversations The biggest thing Natalie learned this year Moving forward together as a couple Growing quickly as a business What female entrepreneurs should be asking themselves Fears and dealing with them What Natalie is most excited for   Resources: Check out: The Bliss Project March 2019 Learn more: bossbabe.com Instagram: @iamnatalie ; @bossbabe.inc Wealth Dynamics Test Read: Traction by Gino Wickman ; High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil   Show Notes I am SO excited for today’s episode, because the original boss babe, Natalie Ellis is joining me! Natale is the CEO and co-founder of BossBabe, an online community inspiring women and championing collaboration over competition. She is a total powerhouse in creating connection and helping women move forward in their businesses. Natalie has a passion with helping women get out of feeling stuck, all while showing them how to be empowered and free to build their own businesses. She is a strategic serial entrepreneur, who gets out there and makes her goals and dreams HAPPEN. Have a pen and paper handy, because Natalie offers countless words of wisdom and advice!   Question Highlights: What has it taken to get where you are growth-wise? In what ways did you begin to realize you needed to do something different? How do you maintain high achievement and high standards, while still trying to balance self-care? How do you look for and hire someone who is an implementer? What do you need most in order to get what you want in this next year? How do you deal with having to say no, in order to make space for the great things? How do you approach and prepare for conversations around topics that are difficult? What was your biggest learning lesson from this last year? Challenge? What is scaring you in your life right now? What should female entrepreneurs be asking in order to get them where they want to be? What are some tactics that you have to use around fear? What is the most exciting thing coming up for you?   Quotes “ Armed with a degree in Business Management, Natalie Is a successful serial entrepreneur with a love for business strategy, psychology and entrepreneurship. Natalie has worked with academic institutions and government organizations to advise on young entrepreneurship, as well as winning over 11 national awards for her work in the space. Natalie’s passion Iles in empowering and supporting women to have the confidence and skills to build and run successful businesses. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What passion really looks like Going all in The boats in your life right now   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project March 2019   Show Notes It’s time for a quickie episode! Today I want to have a conversation around going ALL IN on your dreams, and no longer play the back and forth game. So many of you are on your path to your dreams, but we haven’t really made that full on commitment to ourselves and our dreams. We experience resistance in what we want to go after every single day. Passion is HARD WORK. Today’s episode is full of the truth that you need to hear. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Fun questions Evans and I have for each other Struggles as an entrepreneur Finding your own style My fashion journey + self expression   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project March 2019   Show Notes It’s time for another Q&A Day with Evans and I. Today you’ll hear our favorite quote for this moment, and we are flipping the script and have questions for one another to answer. We have both created a challenging question, and a fun question for each other to answer. Don’t worry! I am also answering some incredible questions that you have sent in to me.   Question Highlights: What is something you wish you could avoid in your life right now, but also know it’s what you need? If there was only one style of pizza you could order for the rest of your life, what would it be? What are you resisting right now? What was your worst haircut? “What have some of your biggest challenges been as a female entrepreneur, also, have you always known that you wanted to be an entrepreneur?” @taymill_ “What has helped you the most in owning yourself, your story, and moving forward creating tribe and following your heart and dream?” @mickeylawjoy “I’d love to hear you talk about fashion and how that’s a part of our self expression. How you pick out clothes, outfits, how your journey with your dress has been and evolved. We all have those fitting room blah stories, so I always find it interesting to hear how people separate things like clothing sizes and the struggle-city it can be to a self expression journey.” @mereditchtiltch Review of the Week:   @cmvilinouve “I stumbled across this podcast completely by accident on iTunes. I was in the darkest place I had been in a long time, and just gave it a shot. I sat at my desk in tears because I felt like Lori was speaking right to me. I never imagined I would be excited for Monday’s, but each new episode brings my soul so much peace. I laugh, I cry, I am challenged, and I think deeply about every word I am left with after listening to Earn Your Happy. There is something for every woman on this podcast, and you will not be sorry you gave Lori a shot.” Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How she started her path Holiday evolution for Caty Preparing your energy for the holidays Planning the days ahead of time Gift-giving Letting go of people-pleasing Feeling resistance Tips for navigating what you want Making perspective shifts Creating new traditions Food, booze, and triggers Post-holiday self-love work   Resources: Learn more: catypasternak.com Instagram: @catypasternak Listen: Sexy Soul Radio Watch: Caty’s Youtube    Learn more: The Bliss Project March 2019   Show Notes Today Caty Pasternak, a Women’s Leadership coach + content creator, joins me on the podcast. Caty helps leaders embody new levels of evolution so that they can create lives that turn their soul ON. By providing support and strategy, Caty helps women stretch out of their comfort zone so that they can earn more, love deeper, and experience magic everyday. I just love how real and open Caty is, and her total authenticity. This is a super timely episode because we talk all about the holidays! From going home for the holidays, dealing with food triggers, to creating new traditions, this episode has it ALL for you.   Question Highlights: Did you ever have that, “Who am I?” moment? What got you started on your path? How has your evolution over the holidays been over the past 5 years? How do you energetically prepare? What advice do you have for people who love giving gifts? What is something that you practice around letting go of people pleasing? Is there anything you are in resistance in right now with this season? What are some of your perspective shifts? How do we navigate all of the triggers, like food and alcohol, this time of year?   Quotes "It’s about really making an empowered decision from your intuition. “No, there’s something that’s actually out of alignment here that I don’t want to be a part of.” I feel like if we drop into that space and we become anchored in our truth, there’s nothing that we can really get overly triggered by because we know we’re listening to our soul and not running around in fear because of our mind.” “Really taking this entire month just celebrating everything that’s been created, and to be with myself and all of that process to just reflect on all the growth, all the evolution of things in business, and just be in deep gratitude and celebration.”   Caty Pasternak believes that we are all meant to EXPERIENCE our power as conscious creators and to live with radical authenticity, love, and abundance. Within her first year, she created a multiple six-figure coaching business. And it wasn’t because of a fancy marketing tactic…..it was because of my embodiment, creativity, and energy.   She utilizes hypnotherapy, NLP, biz strategy, intuitive development, and quantum physics to support women through personal and business transformations in her private mentorship and mastermind programs. Caty also creates content for multiple channels, as well as posting weekly videos to her Youtube channel, and her podcast, Sexy Soul Radio. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook