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Authenticity used to be my favorite word... 

I used to absolutely LOVE the word "authentic". It meant something. Genuine and true blue.

I blame marketing but authenticity has lost a bit of its spark as it became a "strategy" and "tool" for business owners. 

In this episode, my guest, Melissa Snow and I get into the word Authenticity and unpack what it really means. We also couple it with another scary one  that goes hand-in-hand ...

No, we're not just sharing a bunch of unpopular opinions in this She Built This episode... 

We don't kick it off by saying, "I don't know who needs to hear this..." but we DO dive into the world of online business and unpack some of the myths, tricks, blanket advice, and generic business building tips you see flying around on the internet. 

I'm joined by special guest, Jessica Lackey, to debunk myths about online business and more....

Friendships can be challenging...

Regardless of who you are. No matter whether it's a friendship with a coworker, colleague, fellow business owner, or BFF from grade school. As my guest Danielle Bayard Jackson shares in this episode, female friendships are especially complex while being incredibly important! 

Because I've had my fair share of complex and complicated female friendships throughout my life, I had many questions! I th...

Today’s episode is a bit of a different one! 

It’s not a tips, how-to’s, action steps kind of episode, it’s the story. A story of where art meets science and the power of smell to transport us. 

Today's episode is featuring Helida Dodd, owner of Marbella Perfumes, who loves bringing stories and scents together in a powerful way. 

We get into how she started, where the path in the road took her on a totally different journey, and so...

Stats show that communication is approximately: 

• 55% Nonverbal Communication
• 38% Tonality (how we say it)
• 7% The words (the ones we choose to convey our thoughts)

Today's guest, Brian Galke, shares with us about that 55% as he digs into the nonverbal communication and information that can be found written on the face. 

Brian is the CEO and Founder of Subtle Skills, a training ground for decoding faces to help you improve...

Leaning into the wisdom of the Love Languages can help to simplify your choices in personal relationships, in your business, and with yourself. 

You can save yourself time, energy, and mental gymnastics when you're aware of your love language as well as those around you. You can also tap into the Love Languages when forging collaborations, working with clients, and overall in your business as you help others feel seen.

In today's c...

Trust is of the utmost importance as an entrepreneur. 

Trust in business impacts: 

• Collaborations 
• Subcontractor relationships
• Client experience and client relationships
• Decision-making as a business owner 

This episode is way more than just the ol' "know, like, and trust" factor. This is about how we make and break trust as business owners and why it matters. 

My guest, Kristin Messegee and I get into building trust as ...

This past year, life's felt a little more cluttered and confusing to me than usual. 

As I was starting to do some of my end-of-year reflections and planning forward, I asked myself some of my usual questions:

"What do I want in the coming year? What do I want to create? What do I want in my LIFE?"  

And a lot of my answers weren't really satisfying or deeply fulfilling. They were based largely on what I wanted to do and accomplish,...

What would it look like to DO the damn thing you REALLY want to do in your life? Do you know where to start identifying what that thing is and how to make space for it? 

To wrap up 2023, I wanted something new, fresh, and inspiring vs. just the normal old goal-setting and planning. I wanted to get super solid on WHAT I'm focusing on in the coming year and WHY. I want to go after my biggest dreams 150%! 

In order to get clear on wha...

Tuning into our menstrual cycles can be a source of wisdom that helps us in life and business. When we pay attention to our cycles, as well as the moon and seasons, we can also develop a deeper relationship with ourselves, others, and the natural world around us. 

See who you truly are, disconnect from others while reconnecting with yourself, and gain a deeper level of knowing with this bottom-up approach! 

My guest in this episode...

The words we use shape our every day, our environment, the people around us, and our world. 

Are we using words and phrases in a way that creates the world we want to live in? Are we using language in a way that allows us to intentionally connect, include, and bring people together? 

In this episode, with special guest Emily Nichols, we look at the topic of the many things we say (and phrases we take for granted), and how they can ...

I've had the opportunity this past Fall to enjoy lots of events, some as an attendee and some as a speaker. While I've had many takeaways, I wanted to take time to share three specifically related to speaking and podcasting - no matter the size or format of how you're sharing. 

Here are my three super speedy and simple speaking tips and what you can expect in this episode:  

• Storytelling is king. Make sure to check out Erin Oll...

Social media posts, blogs, emails, speaking engagements, events... 

Ever wish you could just STREAMLINE it all and make your marketing, visibility, and content creation a little easier? 

What if you could say just ONE thing and have it be THE thing?

My guest this week, Rosemarie Callender, and I get into exactly that and how podcasting (hosting and guesting) can be a content acceleration tool to help you simplify and streamline you...

This month on the podcast, we're talking about MONEY. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Angela Henderson who shares how to get more money in your pocket by removing the mindset blocks holding you back. 

We get into:

• Angela's entrepreneurial journey and how she got started
• Why business owners struggle to bring in sales and increase your pay
• Angela's advice to stop holding yourself back
• How layering your marketing is the ke...

Are you afraid of FEAR? 

There's a lot of messaging out there about how we need to stare our fear in the face and crush it! "Do it scared" 

Fear gets a bad rap! It's a "victim of some unfortunate PR". We’re told it’s a barrier to living our best life and if we give into our fears, we're most certainly doomed to crash and burn. 

My guest today, Farnoosh Torabi, author, journalist, and host of the SO Money podcast has a different per...

In this week's episode, I handed the hosting wheel over to my friend and colleague, Kim Dawson, a small business strategist and host of The Sassy Strategist Podcast. 

Kim and I get into the behind-the-scenes, dive a little more about my personal business story, why I do what I do, as well as what a "day in the life" looks like over here in EmilyVille. 

Kim is a kindred spirit and I always love the questions and fresh insights she b...

I believe podcasts have the power to change lives. 

Podcasts help people access information and education in an affordable (often free) way. They give voice to messages of hosts and guests who may not otherwise have a platform to share their impact. They can raise awareness around issues, people, concepts, and ideas. As a podcaster, you learn, grow, and evolve in the journey of podcasting. You never know who you will meet when you ...

You don't need a stamp of approval, talent, passion, confidence, or even motivation to get going... 

You don't need to have it all figured out or even have the slightest clue about what you're creating yet. 

Creating more fulfillment, and meaning, and going after what you want starts NOW! 

If you feel like there’s something more, something else you want to go after, or another piece of this little puzzle called life, this episode w...

Have you ever considered pitching your stories to publications? 

Whether you're a freelance writer already or an entrepreneur with another business entirely, writing pitches to publications can increase your visibility and get you paid! 

In this week's She Built This podcast, my guest Amber Petty shares the secrets to writing pitches to publications and her experience writing for The New York Times, Bustle, Parade, and more! 

Amber...