Earn Your Happy

Chris and I recently caught up with one of our greatest mentors, Lewis Howes. His masterminds, books, and podcast have been complete game-changers for us and we’re so excited to dive into his latest project, The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today. We break down the best ways to create a powerful network, how to overcome the fear of judgment, and why it’s so important to celebrate life. Lewis also reveals the one practice he’s implemented recently that’s given him so much energy and freedom. Plus, we cover strategies for releasing the need to win and genuinely enjoying the pursuit of your goals. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The foundation of authentic relationships  Recognizing where you overextend or abandon yourself  Reclaiming your energy so you can focus on your true mission  Mindset tools to build resilience and let go of results  One of the most impactful strategies Lewis covers in The Greatness Mindset What the #1 lesson is that Lewis learned from his father and how it shows up in his latest book  RESOURCES We’re giving away a FREE copy of The Greatness Mindset to the first 100 PEOPLE that share this episode on Instagram, tag @lewishowes, @loriharder & @chriswharder and let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode!  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH LEWIS Follow Lewis: @lewishowes Pre-order The Greatness Mindset: lewishowes.com/the-greatness-mindset Learn more about Lewis: lewishowes.com Listen to The School of Greatness  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow Lori: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & BusinessCONNECT WITH CHRISFollow Chris: @chriswharderVisit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

Being able to compartmentalize my thoughts is one of the best mindset tools that I’ve learned. Not only does it increase my productivity, but it also improves my decision-making skills and helps me stay present. It’s taken me years to learn how to choose my thoughts. In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for how to feel like you have more control over your inner-dialogue. I also dive into how to start pinpointing your thought patterns and implement daily habits to support that process. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Recognizing where you self-sabotage with your thoughts  How I learned to get out of my head so that I could enjoy running  The correlation between your thoughts and your energy Five ways to start compartmentalizing your thoughts  RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & Business

If you want to become the go-to expert in your field, we have a four-step strategy for creating the buzz and social proof that can get you there. We’re breaking down how to build credibility across different platforms including podcasting, traditional media outlets, and social media. If you’re ready to put the effort in, there’s no limit to what you can achieve with your personal brand over the next couple of years. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What to expect from a podcast tour  How to collaborate and associate with people who are in the same arena  Why there’s no such thing as an ‘overnight success’  Tips for boosting your social media presence and reaching your intended audience  RESOURCES Text the word ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 if you want to be considered for the very first roundtable VIP business strategy session.   Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & BusinessCONNECT WITH CHRISFollow Chris: @chriswharderVisit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

Cyd Tetro’s career has always been at the intersection of innovation and customer experience, and now as the CEO of Brandless, she’s bringing the best health and wellness products to market in a more affordable and sustainable way. In our conversation, Cyd offers so much wisdom about market research, business strategy, and staying focused as an entrepreneur. She gets into the details about how to elevate your customer journey and avoid common product development problems. Cyd also extracts some lessons from products that didn’t take off like she thought they would and shares what she would do differently in hindsight. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The key element of building successful products Using data to make informed decisions and to pivot  What you should include in your business growth strategy this year  How to incorporate multiple channels of revenue into your brand  Two companies that are really nailing the customer journey right now  What Cyd and her team look for when acquiring companies for Brandless  The incredible impact and reach of Cyd’s non-profit, Women Tech Council  RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH CYDFollow Cyd: @cydtetro Connect with Cyd on LinkedIn: Cydni Tetro Follow Cyd on Twitter: @cydtetro Follow Brandless: @brandlesslife Shop Brandless: brandless.com CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & Business

Where in your life are you waiting for someone to validate your worth? I did that for so many years until I realized that I could take back my power by cutting out the middleman and creating new containers for myself. In this episode, I look back at how I got started on my entrepreneurial journey and continue to use lessons from those early years in my business now. Don’t expect someone to anoint you 一 it’s up to you to fulfill your dreams. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What my life looked like when I was focused on superficial outcomes  Getting clear about the feeling you’re after  Finding ways to add value and become undeniable  What I do now when I catch myself waiting to be anointed by someone else  RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 to be the first to receive the link for our next live podcast session!  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & Business

Do you find yourself saying ‘yes’ to things because you think it’s the right thing to do, but it’s not necessarily aligned with your goals? We’ve definitely fallen into that cycle before and it always leads to frustration, overwhelm, and burnout. In this episode, we talk about how we’ve managed to shift out of that mindset and instead focus on things that bring us joy while moving the needle forward. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Being more intentional about your schedule  Doing your due diligence to figure out if something is worth your time Our strategies for getting clear on when it’s time to make a pivot  How to approach your day with more energy, even when you’re busy   RESOURCES Donate to our Arizona Pet Project fundraiser: azpetproject.org/harder  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text POWER to 310-496-8363 for our Power 9 Journal Prompt! CONNECT WITH LORIFollow Lori: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & BusinessCONNECT WITH CHRISFollow Chris: @chriswharderVisit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

Amy Porterfield is one of my go-to friends when I want advice about how to make the right pivot and become a better business leader. She’s an online marketing expert who poured all of her wisdom into her new book, Two Weeks Notice, which is a step-by-step guide on how to transition out of your current job and start thinking like a business owner. In our conversation, Amy walks us through some of the major takeaways from the book, including how to find your ‘sweet spot’ business idea and set yourself up for success. We look back on our scrappy beginnings and talk about how that process helped us discover what ideas were truly aligned and worth going all-in on.  Because I think everyone should have this book, we’re giving away a copy to the first 10 people who share this episode on Instagram and tag @amyporterfield and @loriharder. Don’t forget to let us know your biggest takeaway from this episode! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to create a ‘runway plan’ to set yourself up for success before quitting your job Amy’s advice for people who don’t feel like they have the skill set to start their own business What you should (and shouldn’t) be focused on when you’re getting your idea off the ground Expanding your capacity for failure and building a more resilient mindset  What Amy wishes she could tell herself at the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey  The templates, checklists, and guides that you can find in Amy’s book  RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH AMYBuy Amy’s book: twoweeksnoticebook.com Follow Amy: @amyporterfield Listen to Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & Business

In part two of our live podcast session, Lindsey Schwartz and I host a Q&A session with the audience. We cover everything from evolving out of friendships, building your personal brand, and having difficult conversations with your partner. We also chat about how to scale and automate while maintaining a personal connection with your clients. A special thank you to The Good Vibe Studios for letting us use their beautiful space to host this event! IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Giving yourself permission to only pour into friendships that truly serve you  Tips for having honest and effective financial conversations with your partner  The power of a small, engaged community  How to figure out who your first hire should be  Using social media to your advantage to grow your brand idea and create traction  RESOURCES Ready to join us for the next Living Room recording? Get exclusive access to the sign-up link by texting the word DAILY to 310-496-8363! Chef Ash: @delrocaterco  SSU Network: @ssunetwork  Samantha Montalbano: @samantha_montalbano Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! CONNECT WITH THE GOOD VIBE STUDIOSFollow The Good Vibe Studios: @thegoodvibestudios Learn more about The Good Vibe Studios: thegoodvibestudios.comCONNECT WITH ONEHOPE WINEFollow ONEHOPE Wine: @onehope Shop ONEHOPE Wine: onehopewine.com CONNECT WITH LINDSEYFollow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartzFollow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_womenListen to Powerhouse Women  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & Business

When I was still in the ideation phase with Lite Pink, I felt like I was hitting certain limits because I didn't understand what my options were. I had to learn how to speak up and research different vocabulary that was being used in meetings so that I could make empowered, informed decisions. In this episode, I want to arm you with the language that helped me understand the major business opportunities that are out there. I break down exactly what’s included in a business plan, explain the basics of raising money for your business, and share the thought process behind some of the decisions we made with Lite Pink. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What business plans and pitch decks have in common Strategies for creating a cohesive, well-written business plan The four main elements of a financial plan  An overview of the main investment rounds The differences between angel investors, strategic investors, venture capital firms, and private equity firms RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & Business

Whenever you think your problem is unique, that’s when you stop yourself from finding the solution. If you get wrapped up in shame, guilt, or whatever is holding you back from sharing your story, you end up extending that uncomfortable in-between season. In this episode, we share examples of when we’ve leaned on our network to work through moments of uncertainty. We’ve never regretted learning from people who have more experience and can help us through challenging times. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Fighting to design the life that gives you everything you want  Where are you trapping yourself in shame?  The value of sharing your struggle  Opening yourself up to receive support from your network  RESOURCES Text the word ROUNDTABLE to 310-421-0416 if you want to be considered for the very first roundtable VIP business strategy session.   Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow Lori: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusinessListen to Girlfriends & BusinessCONNECT WITH CHRISFollow Chris: @chriswharderVisit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show