Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Building a brand for free Putting yourself in your client’s shoes Making your content look good Repurposing inspirational content Net-zero marketing Being your biggest fan   Resources: girlhiboutique.com Instagram: @girlhiboutique Follow Shanae: @shanaekidd Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: In her early 30’s, Shanae Kidd got to the point where she was asking herself “What do I really want to do with my life?” Just getting out of a bad relationship and feeling a serious lack of confidence, she wondered what to do to find herself. She took the steps to get her MBA, but still wasn’t feeling fulfilled. What really made her feel good was making women feel empowered and confident in their own skin, and that’s exactly why she started Girl Hi Boutique. I know you’ll find yourself in this story, you’ll hear yourself in Shanae, and be able to apply my advice to your situation.   Shanae Asks: What is the most underrated but powerful strategy for building a brand for free? How can I reach my audience on their own platforms?   Guest Bio: Newly settled in Phoenix, Arizona by way of Salt Lake City, Utah, Shanae Kidd is a corporate woman with a deep passion for fashion and running her online dress boutique. Girl Hi Boutique is a one-stop dress shop with the goal to create confidence via clothing. Her brand slogan states it proudly, Dressing Confident Girls for Every Occasion.  Girl Hi Boutique can be found on social media, @girlhiboutique, and online, www.girlhiboutique.com. Girl Hi Boutique was created on Shanae’s discovery of self-love, one of her sincerest lifelong accomplishments. Combining her love of fashion and her understanding of the power a dope outfit brings, how it can instantly boost your mood and confidence, inspired her to help other women feel great, too. Something special is in each and every Girl Hi Boutique dress named in honor a woman in Shanae’s life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Listening to your calling Waking up to your purpose Having clear targets to hit   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment   Show Notes: I know that you have something big inside of you. You may not know what it is yet, or maybe you haven’t put a name to it, but it’s there waking you up at night. If you keep ignoring that calling while it’s still a whisper, eventually, it’ll turn into a 2x4 that smacks you across the face to wake you up. If you’re getting lost in the strategy and the cycle of learning without taking action, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Once you start taking that regular action you’ll stop feeling the fear as much.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What saying no to things does to your brain How consistency can make or break you Taking small steps consistently   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 or visit fastfoundations.com to see if there’s room in our elite mastermind Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment   Show Notes: We’re all searching for the one thing that’s going to make us successful, but real success comes from doing the small things consistently. This works both ways: Consistently doing small, positive things can build up to huge wins. Just the same, consistently making poor choices, or not showing up for yourself, can compound to hold you back. This should be taken as good news, too! People are often so afraid of having to take a big leap in order to reach massive levels of success. We’re here to tell you, it’s taking small steps every day that are going to lead to you reaching your goals.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Pivoting to be known for something completely different Living life in the spotlight and dealing with criticism Finding your people Becoming your future self Having confidence in being single Giving yourself permission to chase your dreams   Resources: beccatilley.com Instagram: @beccatilley Listen: Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad Go to drinksupercoffee.com/lori and use code LORI at checkout for 25% off your first purchase   Show Notes: Becca Tilley is in a season of complete transition right now, which makes it the perfect time to talk to her. Everyone reaches this point in their life eventually: where they’ve been known for something for so long, and now they have to start from scratch as a beginner. And it can be scary! Known for being on The Bachelor, she naturally began to gravitate towards the influencer space where she now has over a million followers. She shares what it was like dealing with the spotlight, how she cultivated a positive online community, and what her hopes and dreams are for the future.   Question Highlights: What are you known for and what are you doing now? What are some of the coping mechanisms you use to get through things? How did you create such a wonderful community? How do you make quicker decisions in your life? What are you doing to support the future version of yourself? What is a question that you wish more people asked you?   Guest Bio: Becca Tilley is a television personality, podcast host, and style & beauty influencer. A Louisiana native, Becca was quickly put into the public eye after appearing on Seasons 19 & 20 of The Bachelor. Now you can listen to Becca on her iHeart Podcast, “Scrubbing in with Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad,” where she covers everything from dating and relationships, to her love of Grey’s Anatomy, and anything that falls in-between. Scrubbing In won the People’s Choice Award in 2018 and 2019 for Best Pop Podcast. 

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being consistent and being dedicated Finding out where people want you to show up Realizing how much work it takes   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get updates on the podcast and see when YOU could be featured on the show   Show Notes: If you want to see success in everything you do, you HAVE to exercise extreme commitment to the craft. Figure out what it is that you can show up for consistently, and stick with it. If you haven’t found it yet, and you’re wondering why you aren’t taking off, these tips may be exactly what you’re missing.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Staying in a positive mindset Tinkering around the house Connecting with people Coping with anxiety around speaking   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about discipline and self care. Megan Seibel asks: What is your favorite form of self-care to help you stay in a positive mindset when business feels hard? Kristie Dean asks: I've been doing a lot more presenting and speaking around my purpose and feel sooo anxious speaking literally my chest tightens and I feel like my voice might just not come out at moments. Not doing it is not an option so I'm going to get through it. I know you've said you've had anxiety around speaking, do you have any tips?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: When to make a pivot Why you have permission to pivot The steps to making a transition seamlessly Making the leap to something new   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group fastfoundations.com fourwestdigital.com/textme Visit liquidiv.com and use code HAPPY to get 25% off your first purchase   Show Notes: Let’s talk about pivots! Career pivots, expertise pivots, you name it. The world has changed so quickly over the last year: people are pivoting left and right, whether out of necessity, or inspiration. And you have full permission to pivot. The expectation of staying in the same career or business your entire life is long gone. While pivoting is always possible and may be the best decision for you or your business, it is not always easy. You will have to stand up and make yourself known for something new. You have to make it real and show up consistently. We’re going to give you the steps to making a successful pivot. Make an announcement of your pivot: tell people why you are making the change and take them along on the journey to making that decision. Transition your current audience: mix in some of your old content with some of the new content. You’ll start shifting more and more towards the new content until your old content gets completely phased out. Map out your path: you will need to transition not only your content but your income. Determine how much income you need to live the life that you want, and calculate when you can make the leap. You have permission to pivot, you just have to put some planning into how you do it. And when you do, you'll be better off than you ever thought possible.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The myth of success Not sitting in your pity forever Shifting your mindset towards positivity Removing limiting beliefs Living up to your own standards Not sweating the small stuff Not putting people on a pedestal   Resources: susansly.com Instagram: @susansly Go to liquidiv.com and use code HAPPY for 25% off your first order   Show Notes: Susan Sly lit a fire in my belly when I saw her speak on stage for the first time. She rocked my world. There is so much fire, commitment, and power inside of her. She’s one of the smartest women that I know and one of my biggest inspirations, and I’m excited to share her with all of you.   Question Highlights: Where did you come from? What’s a belief that you hold now that’s the opposite of what you felt before? How do you know when you need to say yes and when you need to say no? What are the standards that you hold up to? What’s something that you’ve had to let go of to be yourself? When did you realize that life is a series of collecting tools? What do you do when a relationship doesn’t end the way you want?   Guest Bio: Susan Sly is a best-selling author, speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur. She is considered an expert in the areas of network marketing, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia, and been quoted in Forbes Magazine Online. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author Jack Canfield made six Amazon Best Selling lists. As part of the team of CFSII, helmed by the late Bill Bartmann, Susan was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Susan has won the Editor’s Choice Award on two occasions for her work with Soul II Success and Success 360. Susan was selected as the only Canadian to be part of the exclusive Harvey Mackay Roundtable. Mr. Mackay has written 7 NY Times best-selling business books and is the founder of the Mackay-Mitchell Envelope Company in Minneapolis. This group of 37 people includes Christine Jones, one of the founders of GoDaddy™, John Langbein– founder of Ticket Exchange™, and others. Susan produces a podcast and blog that reach thousands of people per week. Furthermore, her Facebook live series has regular viewers of up to 20,000 per week. Susan is in the process of filming a series for Network Be - a women-driven network out of Los Angeles with noted Investors like Sharon Stone and Maria Shriver. Susan has completed the Boston Marathon 6X and placed Top 10 in the Pro Division of the Ironman Triathlon in Malaysia. In her early years, Susan raced professional duathlon and frequently had podium finishes in the U.S.based Dannon Duathlon series. Susan is passionate about philanthropy and has dedicated a significant amount of time and money working to liberate girls from trafficking and invest in education to support women and girls who have survived trauma and abuse both domestically and overseas. Susan believes in giving back. She has been a passionate supporter of Make-A-Wish, World Vision, the UNHCR, and others. On a personal level, the thing she is most proud of is coaching her son’s cross country team at a school for children with special challenges. Susan is the mother of five children and resides with her husband in Scottsdale, Arizona. Susan truly believes we can have it all.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The excuses we use to sabotage ourselves How to turn your excuses on their head Creating accountability Doing the work   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get updates on the podcast and see when YOU could be featured on the show   Show Notes: We have got to stop sabotaging ourselves. It’s so easy to not take ownership of the things we’re doing. I’ve stayed in that place for a LONG time, and my hope for you is that you don’t stay as long as I did. I’m going to go over the excuses that we often tell ourselves… and how you can kick them to the curb and replace it with a thought that EMPOWERS you.