Powerhouse Women

Claire Vidal is a French business advisor for entrepreneurs who also recently launched her own brand of sparkling wine called Exigeant, which means "demanding". With Exigeant, Claire hopes to change the connotation of what it means to be demanding and inspire women to go after the life they hope to create for themselves. From her perspective as a business coach, Claire shares some of the common struggles she hears about from her clients, as well as some of the prompts and exercises she takes her coaching clients through. From her perspective as the founder of a sparkling wine company, Claire talks about the inspiring and powerful connections that champagne can ignite. In this episode we talk about: Claire's entrepreneurial journey as a business mentor and owner. Why being "demanding" should be seen as a positive thing The powerful connections that champagne can create The most common struggles that her entrepreneur clients face The different forms that success can show up as Why business owners should identify their values Claire's "Time Machine" exercise and how it can help you get clear on your values Try our Girl Gang membership community FREE for 3 months by downloading the Lite Pink holiday guide HERE (this is an exclusive discount you won't find ANYWHERE else…only in the guide, and it's valid only until 12/31/21 so don't wait!) Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! CONNECT WITH CLAIRE Claire's business coaching: vidalventures.com Claire's sparkling wine, Exigeante: exigeante.com CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co GUEST BIO A French business advisor for entrepreneurs and ardent supporter of women creating a life they truly love, Claire Vidal can usually be found with a glass of something bubbly in her hand, celebrating life and plotting her new business adventures from her secret base in Los Angeles. Playful and determined, Claire has launched several startups in France and in the US, her latest endeavors being her own brand of Sparkling Wine for unapologetic women called Exigeante. EPISODE TIMELINE & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ( :49 ) Welcome back to the Powerhouse Women podcast! ( 1:02 ) Lindsey welcomes Claire Vidal to the podcast. ( 2:10 ) Claire shares what her wine brand, Exigeant, was inspired by. ( 3:05 ) Lindsey asks Claire, "What specifically inspired you to start your business with sparkling wine?" ( 7:14 ) Lindsey asks Claire, "Talk a little bit about your workshops called 'The Healing Power of Champagne', what inspired them and what happens in these workshops?" ( 10:00 ) Lindsey asks Claire, "What do you think it is about a beverage like a sparkling wine that encourages powerful connections and conversations?" ( 13:34 ) Lindsey asks Claire, "You are also a business mentor and entrepreneur yourself. As you talk about some of these honest conversations that take place in your workshops, what are some of the most common struggles that you see entrepreneurs share?" ( 18:04 ) Lindsey asks Claire, "What does success look like for you in this season of life?" ( 19:52 ) Lindsey asks Claire, "How important do you think identifying our values is as business owners?" ( 21:04 ) Lindsey asks Claire, "Are there any tangible exercises or prompts you use with the entrepreneurs you coach that help them get really clear with their values?" ( 23:20 ) Lindsey asks Claire to walk listeners through the time machine exercise. ( 29:45 ) Lindsey asks Claire to tell listeners where they can buy the champagne and everything she has going on in the new year.

Lia Valencia Key is a jewelry designer and founder of her company, Valencia Key Jewelry, where she creates "Wearable Joy" that was recently featured in OPRAH Magazine 2020 Favorite Things Issue. Raised in very humble beginnings in an impoverished neighborhood of Philadelphia, Lia lived in a homeless shelter with her mother, sister, and brother. Her mom told her, "Your predicament does not determine your destiny", and she encouraged Lia to never leave the house without wearing her sparkling earrings that would serve as a reminder of the light within. This conversation with Lia is so uplifting and inspiring as we talk about how she broke the cycle of living in poverty, never settling for less and how she pays it forward with the "plus one policy" that once changed her life forever. You'll have to listen to find out! In this episode we talk about: Lia's dark upbringing and how her mother inspired her to reach for more in life How she fell in love with jewelry and eventually launched her own line Millimeter choices and how they can change the trajectory you're on How she gets through the days that aren't full of light Jamie Kern Lima's "Plus One Policy" that changed Lia's life forever Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! CONNECT WITH LIA VALENCIA KEY Valenciakey.com instagram.com/valenciakeydesign instagram.com/liavalenciakey CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co EPISODE TIMELINE ( 0:01 ) Download the Lite Pink Holiday Gift Guide and look for the secret Powerhouse Women discount code that will give you three free months to our Girl Gang community. ( 2:53 ) Welcome back to the Powerhouse Women podcast! Today, Lia Valencia Key joins Lindsey on the show. ( 4:46 ) The conversation with Lindsey and Lia begins. ( 5:35 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "When I had the chance to meet you in person for the first time, it confirmed what I knew about the online presence that you share, which is just that you're like pure sunshine in human form. Was that how you've always been or is it just something you've learned through your life circumstances and the journey you've been on?" ( 7:15 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "Take us back to the beginning and what inspired your love for jewelry." ( 18:39 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "We can start to put up with less than the best and oftentimes in life we say, 'oh that's okay'. I want to hear your take on that." ( 21:55 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "What's the process like when you wake up and you don't feel full of love and light?" ( 28:46 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "How long after your mom gave you those earrings did you actually start to design jewelry and when did you fully launch your line?" ( 40:54 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "You've been Jamie Kern Lima's plus one. How has that impacted your life and how are you carrying that forward and doing the same for others?" ( 46:20 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "Tell everyone the best place to find you, connect with you personally and shop the brand." ( 49:11 ) Lindsey asks Lia, "What is a Powerhouse moment you've had recently, big or small, where you reflect back and think, 'Wow I was really great' or 'I grew through that'".

This past year, my husband, Elliott and I joined an elite couple's mastermind where we were treated to incredible, one-of-a-kind experiences with fellow high-performing couples. I got so many questions about what this was when I was posting about it that I thought it only fitting to invite my favorite person back onto the show to talk all about our experience and share practices we learned to improve our marriage. There is also a super special announcement at the end of the episode, so make sure you listen through! In this episode you will learn: How joining an elite couple's mastermind improved our marriage Why you should be scheduling "dream dates" with your partner How to meet other couples and develop a friendship with them The best way to get your partner on board with joining couple's masterminds PROMOS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co www.powerhousewomenevent.com EPISODE TIMELINE ( 0:01 ) Download the Lite Pink Holiday Gift Guide and look for the secret Powerhouse Women discount code that will give you three free months to our Girl Gang community. ( 3:01 ) Welcome back to the Powerhouse Women podcast! Her husband Elliot joins her for today's episode. ( 3:45 ) Lindsey asks Elliot, "Tell the listeners about what this couple's mastermind experience we had was." ( 8:50 ) Lindsey says, "Let's talk about our biggest individual takeaways from the mastermind." ( 12:45 ) Lindsey asks Elliot, "How did it benefit our marriage?" ( 15:45 ) Lindsey explains the concept of a "dream date". ( 17:24 ) Lindsey asks Ellioot, "How do you find and develop couple relationships that fuel you?" ( 19:18 ) Lindsey talks about a new VIP couples add-on to the Powerhouse Women Mastermind. ( 25:30 ) Lindsey talks about applications for the Powerhouse Women Mastermind! ( 26:34 ) Lindsey asks Elliot, "What are you most looking forward to about the couple's experience that we are curating this year?" ( 26:57 ) Lindsey asks Elliot, "What's the most effective way for us as the powerhouse women of the relationship to enroll our counterparts in the idea of being a part of masterminds?"

Are you starting to feel resistance, doubt or fear in your business right now? Are you finding yourself asking the question, "Is this a sign that my business is growing or that I'm not supposed to be doing this?" Today, we are talking about ways you can help yourself answer this question, what an upper limit actually is and the different signs you may be hitting one. A lot of references in this episode come from the book, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. In this episode we talk about: Why you're feeling so much discomfort right now in your business Realizing what the resistance in your life is telling you What an upper limit is and the signs to look for that you're hitting one When to know you're working in your comfort zone versus stepping into your zone of genius PROMOS Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co www.powerhousewomenevent.com EPISODE TIMELINE ( 0:01 ) Download the Lite Pink Holiday Gift Guide and look for the secret Powerhouse Women discount code that will give you three free months to our Girl Gang community. ( 3:02 ) Welcome back to the Powerhouse Women podcast! ( 4:45 ) Lindsey shares a question she received from a client, which this episode will be centered around, "As an entrepreneur, how do you know the difference between when you've hit an upper limit versus when you're no longer aligned with what you're moving toward? ( 7:00 ) Lindsey talks about resistance, imposter syndrome, doubt and negative thoughts that may be the reasons this question is coming up in your head. ( 7:58 ) Lindsey defines what an "upper limit" is. ( 10:05 ) Lindsey explains that moving into your zone of genius is the only place where we can fully celebrate and express our gifts. ( 11:08 ) Lindsey presents listeners with three questions that will help you answer the larger question, "Am I hitting an upper limit or am I out of alignment?" ( 12:37 ) Lindsey shares the first question to ask yourself and reflect on. ( 15:10) Lindsey shares the second question. ( 16:32 ) Lindsey shares the third question. ( 20:21 ) Lindsey says that as you plan for 2022, look at where you've been avoiding resistance in 2021.

Lindsey is back with another mentor session with new business owner, Yaa Astar. Yaa has been a CPA for most of her career and took the big leap to leave her job and start her own business as a health and accountability coach. She battled breast cancer and also suffered from severe depression, resulting in multiple suicide attempts. Therefore, Yaa feels the pull to do what she loves now more than ever. On today's episode, Lindsey answers her questions about perseverance and comparison. In this episode we talk about: How to keep the momentum going in your business How manage struggling with comparison How to respond to family and friends that lose faith in your vision for your business Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership || RESOURCES || The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks || CONNECT WITH YAA ASTAR || instagram.com/yaa_astar https://astarbodyclassroom.com/1-day-confidnence-health-summit || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co || EPISODE TIMELINE || ( :50 ) Welcome back to the Powerhouse Women podcast for another mentor session! ( 1:33 ) Lindsey asks Yaa to share a little about herself and the big idea she is working on. ( 7:20 ) Lindsey asks Yaa, "Where are you at right now in your journey that other listeners might be able to relate to?" ( 7:32 ) Yaa asks Lindsey, "How do I keep the momentum going?" -Yaa ( 12:40 ) Lindsey talks about struggling with comparison. ( 17:05 ) Lindsey goes into more detail about Yaa's question of keeping up the momentum. ( 20:25 ) Yaa asks Lindsey, "How do I continue to show up for myself when people have lost faith in me, but I still feel that pull to do what I want to do?" ( 26:18 ) Yaa reminds herself to continue asking the question, "Where do I want to see myself in a year from now? ( 26:38 ) Lindsey asks Yaa, "Where can everyone find and follow you on your journey?

If you have a small audience, it might actually be to your benefit. Today, I am sharing why this is, and the steps that I took with my business to outsell our audience. Powerhouse Women is a multi-six figure business and we serve less than 1,000 paying customers. With that in mind, just think what a couple hundred paying customers can do for your business as you're just starting out! The key is not to let the thought that you have a small audience get in the way of how you show up every day. In this episode we talk about: What it means to "outsell your audience" Where your mindset should be when trying to outsell your audience Getting your launches to connect with your audience How to stand out in the sea of content on the internet How to consistently spread your message while avoiding fatigue || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || Get our 4-part formula for sold-out launches in our new course, Organic Launch Blueprint, HERE! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership Lindsey mentioned the book, Building A Story Brand by Donald Miller. || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co || EPISODE TIMELINE || ( :50 ) Welcome back to another episode! ( 1:25 ) Lindsey asks listeners, "Does anyone feel like their audience is too small to have the business and the impact you want?" ( 1:44 ) In this episode, Lindsey will share the top 3 ways that have helped outsell the size of the Powerhouse Women audience. ( 4:45 ) Lindsey says that before she shares the 3 things, the first wants to start with the mindset. ( 7:04 ) Why a smaller audience can work to your benefit. ( 9:35 ) Lindsey explains what it means when she says "outsell the size of your audience". ( 10:09 ) Lindsey explains the first factor that has helped her outperform. ( 12:55 ) Lindsey explains the second factor that has helped her outperform. ( 18:55 ) Lindsey explains the third factor that has helped her outperform. ( 21:15 ) Lindsey encourages you that you have a message; don't lose momentum sharing it because you don't think your audience is big enough. ( 21:50 ) Lindsey recently announced her new course, "Organic Launch Blueprint".

Today, I am breaking down three types of people that I call "multipliers". Multipliers are people who have poured into me and supported my big ideas. The different types of multipliers in your life are meant to support different stages of your venture. I will also share how to find these people, nurture these relationships and examples of multipliers in my own life. In this episode we talk about: The three types of multipliers to seek out in your life and business Lindsey shares examples of each multiplier in her life Tips to seek out these people Special announcement about Girl Gang membership RESOURCES Download the Lite Pink holiday guide (and get the exclusive Girl Gang membership link) HERE Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co www.powerhousewomenevent.com EPISODE TIMELINE ( :50 ) We are back with another episode in our Best Year Ever series talking about adding multipliers to your networking circle. ( 2:44 ) In this episode, Lindsey is breaking down three types of people that she considers multipliers who have poured into her and my big ideas. She will also explain how to find these people and nurture these relationships. ( 3:37 ) Lindsey answers the question, "What is a multiplier?" ( 4:50 ) Lindsey shares the first type of multiplier. ( 6:20 ) Lindsey shares an example of how she sought out this type of multiplier to help her with her book. ( 11:15 ) Lindsey shares the second type of multiplier. ( 13:45 ) Lindsey explains how joining masterminds helps you seek out this type of multiplier. ( 17:29 ) Lindsey shares the third type of multiplier. ( 21:55 ) Lindsey shares a fun announcement about Girl Gang Membership. ( 23:35 ) Lindsey announces that applications for the 2022 Mastermind are now open.

You can never dream too big when you're Jenesis Laforcarde, who is my guest today and is also someone I admire so much because she is truly fearless. Jenesis is a brand-building expert, and most of her career has centered around her service-based business serving clients who need branding assistance. But recently, Jenesis was looking for something totally different to add to her portfolio; enter The Jenesis House, a 13-room boutique destination resort offering a spa, healing arts, farm-to-table nutrition, and complete wellness experiences. Less than one percent of black women own hotels, so naturally, Jenesis is ready to take on this statistic and break down barriers. In this episode we talk about: How no vision is too big or unattainable How to ask for what you want from others Funding an expensive business idea Differentiating good advice from bad advice How to build a brand before you go to market Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! || CONNECT WITH JENESIS LAFORCARDE || Check out The Jenesis House HERE Shop the candles HERE Pre-book your stay HERE Connect with Jenesis on Instagram HERE || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co || EPISODE TIMELINE || ( :57 ) Welcome back to the Powerhouse Women podcast and please welcome Jenesis to the show! ( 2:10 ) Jenesis shares how she and Lindsey first connected. ( 5:15 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "Take us back to 2018 when you were really at the forefront of the women's empowerment movement before it really blew up." ( 7:18 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "Tell us what your current project is that you're working on." ( 11:06 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis how she stays connected to her big vision while focusing on the day-to-day small tasks that need to get done. ( 13:42 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis if it has always come easy for her to ask for what she wants from others, or if it was a learned characteristic. ( 14:58 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "Have you felt more vulnerable putting yourself, your story and huge vision out there?" ( 15:54 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "Let's dive into the vision of The Jenesis House. As you started to lean into this idea, what was the beginning of it like and where has it evolved to?" ( 21:06 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis about getting advice from others about her vision that might be conflicting. "Are you able to determine what advice is good advice and what advice might not be the best for you based on the vision that you have?" ( 25:17 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "Do you ever have moments where imposter syndrome kicks in? Or do you know to your core, 'I can do this'?" ( 28:12 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "Even though the hotel is not in existence yet, the brand is still very much alive. Tell me about the power of building a brand for a long-term vision that might not see the end result for a while." ( 31:04 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "What are some of the tangible ways we can support you and your venture?" ( 32:24 ) Lindsey thanks Jenesis for her connection and constant reminder to ask herself the question, "Am I thinking big enough?" ( 33:12 ) Lindsey asks Jenesis, "What's a Powerhouse Moment you've had recently?"

How do you know if you are ready for a mastermind? This is one of the most common questions that we see within our Powerhouse Women community. And today, we are addressing it, along with several others! As someone who not only hosts masterminds, but has also invested in several over the years, I am so excited to address this topic today and help guide you through how to choose the right mastermind for your business based on your goals, how much to invest in your 2022 mastermind, how to weigh the features and value certain masterminds have to offer, and so much more. In this episode we talk about: Expectations: no one mentor will have all of your answers Doing your research and listening to your Intuition before making a decision on the mastermind you choose to join How to evaluate what you need more of in this season such as strategy, space to implement and expansive people. Text us your questions to (602) 536-7829 and you may get a shoutout on a future episode! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co www.powerhousewomenevent.com || EPISODE TIMELINE || ( :50 ) Welcome back to the Powerhouse Women podcast! ( 3:40 ) Today we are focusing on this Q&A about masterminds. ( 4:56 ) What is a mastermind? ( 9:11 ) Jen B. asks, "How do you know you're ready for a mastermind versus one-on-one coaching or a course-based program?" ( 14: 14 ) Hannah asks Lindsey, "I want to hear how you think people know they are ready for a mastermind." ( 21:12 ) Hannah asks Lindsey about the numerous questions that came in about people feeling the fear of making the wrong decisions around choosing a mastermind or mentorship. What is your perspective on that? ( 25:53 ) Hannah shares her perspective on this question. ( 27:07 ) Heidi B. asks, "What features of the mastermind do you consider before investing––is it about the number of participants, the additional support coaches, the number of in-person retreats––and which do you think deliver the most value?" ( 31:11 ) Samantha M. asks, "How do you know when you're making the right decision hiring a mentor or joining a mastermind and not just getting caught up in 'fomo'"? ( 33:17 ) Hannah asks Lindsey, "How do you know if you're financially ready to invest in a mentor or mastermind, especially if you're just getting started?" ( 41:14 ) Text us your questions at (602) 536-7829 and you may get a shoutout on a future episode! ( 42:18 ) Text us the word MASTERMIND to (602) 536-7829 so we know to keep you in the loop about that program specifically.

Each morning, getting dressed seems to be a no-brainer in your morning routine, right? Well, especially coming out of a pandemic, are you opting for the jeans and cute top or sweat set more often? Today in our Best Year Ever series, I am talking to style blogger and entrepreneur, Alison Lumbatis, about the power of getting dressed and ready in the morning. Something that seems so small, can actually have a huge impact on your mindset, confidence, productivity and capabilities. In this episode we talk about: How Alison monetized her blog The psychological benefits of cleaning out your closet How to build a capsule wardrobe with Alison's outfit formulas Personal stories that prove the impact that getting dressed has on your mindset About Alison Alison Lumbatis is an empowerment influencer, entrepreneur and best-selling author. She's attracted an audience of millions to her Get Your Pretty On website and has served over 100,000 members through the Outfit Formulas personal styling program. A thought leader in the personal style and confidence arenas, Alison empowers women and business leaders to show up as the best version of themselves in order to make a bigger impact. She has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, Redbook and Life & Style. Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership || CONNECT WITH ALISON || instagram.com/alisonlumbatis instagram.com/_getyourprettyon instagram.com/outfitformulasofficial || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co || EPISODE TIMELINE || ( 1:48 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "Take us back to your start as an engineer." ( 6:09 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "When you started your blog did you ever think blogging was something that could be monetized? Or did you have a plan for what you wanted to do with it?" ( 9:24 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "Talk to me about the power of consistency and how much that played into your first launch being such a success." ( 10:29 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "I would love to hear more about what you attribute your customer retention to." ( 13:55 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "What are the psychological benefits to doing a style refresh and cleaning out your closet?" ( 17:40 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "Talk about the philosophy––once we do the closet clean out––how we can create this version of ourselves that we want to dress for the next season and shop more intentionally." ( 21:29 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "Do you have any cool stories from within your community of just the power of this simple concept in women's lives?" ( 24:15 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "How do we bring the concept of getting dressed into our lives if more of us are working from home more often?" ( 27:55 ) Lindsey shares that for her personally, style doesn't come naturally. She studies it. ( 28:44 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "What are some of the things right now––in this season of business––that are challenging you the most?" ( 31:40 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "Is there a trend right now that you haven't tried that you're curious about trying for yourself?" ( 34:00 ) Tag us in a photo on your own Instagram story of you stepping out of your comfort zone, whether it's a bold lip or new outfit. ( 34:45 ) Lindsey asks Alison, "Where can we connect with you and find the outfit formulas?" ( 35:33 ) What is a recent Powerhouse Moment you've had?