LITerally

In Session 9 with Angie, we discuss what's been going on since Angie and I last spoke before her summer holiday. You'll get to hear the processing she's doing around the different moving parts in her business and what the practical next steps are in bringing her launch to life. In this episode, you'll hear: Angie's experience of witnessing the business running without her being "in it" An update on the coaching situation and the big win(s) Angie gained from this experience Why letting go of shame and speaking our truth is crucial for business owners Where the concept of ethics seems to go wrong in our industry and how Angie's program pushes back against that The reason I suggest Angie lengthen her program vs. trimming it down The ideal first step when launching a new program or offer that I always recommend to clients Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In Session 8 with Angie, we discuss all the ways in which she's starting to feel the freedom she's worked for and the true magnitude of building a quality service or product. We also dive into the hard conversations Angie has recently brought to light in our industry, and focus on how she's processing the reactions and reflections she's had since. In this episode, you'll hear: The importance of not being too rigid with the boundaries we set and framing it around the exception versus the norm Normalizing the amount of work and time it takes to bring things to fruition when you're building a business from the ground up Angie's "enough is enough" moment and why these can be incredibly empowering for us as business owners How the online coaching and personal development space weaponizes self-responsibility Naming the systemic issues and how to use this to create change versus blaming one person "The big fat set up" we can fall into as women running online businesses and why constructive feedback matters so much The duality of getting paid well for our work AND not everything we do needing to be monetized Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In Session 7 with Angie, we discuss how things have shifted for her since she got the answers she needed about her health and began to feel better. This shift opens up space for Angie and the business that leads us to coaching on intentional scaling (and the uncomfortable expansion that often comes with it), making choices that move us forward without burning us out, and marketing advice that you won't often hear in the online space. In this episode, you'll hear: The big shift that's occurred for Angie since we last spoke The one thing that makes EVERYTHING feel better The type of marketing approach that's working now that I recommend everyone have in order to bring in more sales The uncomfortable expansion of the business growing bigger than you and important considerations for letting others in for collaborations, delegating, etc. The intentional choice Angie is making and what she's having to let go of in order to do that (+ an important convo on tradeoffs and energy management!) The marketing advice I'm giving Angie that's entirely opposite to anything the online business space says and why that's relevant and important Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In this solo episode, we discuss how to unwind that "hard worker" identity that so many of us high-achievers have - especially because we see it as the thing that has gotten us the results we wanted. This is so much of what Angie has been processing thus far in our sessions and it's so valuable for us to experience alongside her. I've personally had my own journey with shifting this identity and supported so many clients along this path as well, so today we're diving into crucial shifts for addressing this so we can create the businesses we want in the WAY we want. In this episode, you'll hear: How we can often believe that 'hard work' has been the only thing that's gotten us what we wanted and how there's usually more to the story A realistic level set about what work actually IS required in business The one element that's absolutely crucial to starting the process of undoing overworking The first step to showing yourself that a new way of operating is possible The thing I think so many of us are VERY hesitant to acknowledge and so we credit 'over working' for our success instead Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In Session 6 with Angie, we discuss some interesting news that impacts everything we've been talking about in previous sessions. This adds an interesting spin and is going to support everyone who listens to Angie's process. We also dive into what scaling looks like and the truth (that you don't hear often in our space) about what it actually requires of us. Tune in to listen to where Angie's mindset is in the 'messy middle' of this journey as she continues to release control and makes room for her business to be even bigger than before. In this episode, you'll hear: Recognizing what we crave most as human beings (especially as women) and how that impacts our ability to make shifts The intensity of major identity shifts in a short period of time and things to keep in mind when you're experiencing this How to onboard a new hire in a way that truly supports you (and them) Angie's incredible income wins with zero team AND why it still makes sense for her to hire One of the biggest challenges when it comes to scaling and how to deal with the discomfort it brings "Growing a business bigger than you" and what we have to give up in order to do that Permission to give THIS to your client as the ultimate to-do or homework (even if it feels uncomfortable) Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In Session 5 with Angie, we discuss identity and what happens when you can't do the thing you always thought you could do. This conversation will be so relatable and supportive to many, whether you're in a similar stage of business to Angie, or experiencing a big transition in your personal life. She also shares more about her experience as a Black Woman teaching DEI to white men in suits, which prompts another important dialogue we all need to listen to. In this episode, you'll hear: Thinking about a thing before we experience a thing (business owner, mother, perimenopause, etc.) and what the win really is amidst the preconceived notions What happens when our self-concept is challenged The truth about getting what you want and my own personal example of this Why compassion for ourselves is so important and the powerful statement you can use as your guide The inconvenient and yet crucial thing we need to cultivate for leadership and team-building The sneaky way your brain can stop you from getting what you want Witnessing Angie's experience as a Black Woman at a white, male-dominated conference and the call-to-action this raises for those of us in the audience Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In Session 4 with Angie, we discuss how things can change much quicker than we might expect. External factors may not be exactly where we want them yet, but when we can name something and start to take small actions, those things start to show up and shifts start to occur quickly. If you're in a season that feels heavy and results seem far away, this session is going to be evidence that lightness could actually be closer than you think. In this episode, you'll hear: Angie's realization around her spa day and how this is true for so many of us in so many ways The importance of matching your natural rhythms and desires with your schedule and calendar Doing something that feels challenging for the first time in business, how to think about it, and create ease and momentum after Noticing how much can shift in just one week and the lightness that can bring even when business has felt heavy The hack to feeling better, even while you're waiting for practical changes to show up How I recommend Angie address a big opportunity and pitch in her business The one attitude shift that can make ALL the difference in engaging with potential clients Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In this solo episode, we discuss where your energy is going in your business and why it's crucial to make sure it's supporting you – especially for businesses that are looking to scale. This is exactly where Angie is at in her business right now: she's reached the elusive $30k month on her own, but her energy is zapped, so it feels like walking through mud to reach the next level. So, let's start talking about what you need to do to manage your energy IN that process of scaling so you not only create scalability, but sustainability. In this episode, you'll hear: Leaning into what works for you energy-wise, the problem with "traditional efficiency" conversations, and breaking down the sprint/rest approach Why decision fatigue drains you and what it looks like to minimize it in your business How burnout happens (and the yellow flags leading to it to be on the lookout for) Solutions for planning around your energy (and harnessing those moments of big energy/big creative flow) Delegating not only tasks, but also decisions, with clear purpose and intentionality behind it The power of thinking of yourself as the most important asset in your business Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In Session 3 with Angie, we discuss prevalent challenges in the online space that aren't always talked about publicly, specifically burnout, balance, and trade-offs. It's so easy to skim over these things for the sake of upholding a public persona and marketing, and yet so many business owners are facing them. Whether you feel like you've been dancing in that burnout zone lately or have in the past, this episode is for you! In this episode, you'll hear: The pitfalls of a "no time ISN'T work time" mentality The real challenges of balancing motherhood and business Permission to change your tradeoffs while acknowledging they'll always be there (and why that's okay) Why I told Angie not to trust herself in this moment (when usually that's the most important thing), and how that will serve her moving forward What to do and not do when you present new things or shifts to existing clients Differentiating between taking the time for yourself vs. the time showing up The "Hard-Working Black Woman" lineage Angie is naming and experiencing, and an incredibly important conversation she's opening up for everyone to participate in Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website

In Session 2 with Angie, we discuss the disconnect we can often feel between our big vision and day to day tasks, the viability (and scalability) that comes from leveraging relationships, and the challenges of investments that don't work out. Ultimately, this episode brings the depth, perspective, and permission to feel that LITerally is built on. In this episode, you'll hear: Our list of all the BIG projects vs. the small tasks Angie has and how to navigate the challenge of handing off the day-to-day tasks in your business The balance of knowing the big vision without it all needing to happen RIGHT now and the importance of deciding between width or depth as a focus in business Why and how a business built from genuine relationships actually CAN be viable and scalable Processing investments that didn't feel supportive or work out how we want Feeling 'mad' as a woman and permission to let yourself go there Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website