Today I'm sitting down with Sage Polaris, consultant, copywriter and VIP Day extraordinaire, to discuss her approach to taking time off in her business and how she was able to double her revenue with VIP days. Sage shares how she's taken four months off every year for the past nine years and has continued to grow her business. Sage shares her insights and strategies for using VIP days as a marketing method and the need to consistently grow your audience in order to maintain the effectiveness of this method.

Takeaways

• Strategically plan your time off in advance to create more white space on your calendar

• Offering VIP days can help consolidate client work and create more flexibility in your schedule

• Referrals and partnerships play a significant role in audience growth

• Tailor your website design to your specific business model

• Provide flexibility for clients in terms of in-person or virtual VIP days

• Offer additional support after the VIP day ends

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Sage: instagram.com/sagepolaris

Learn more: sagepolaris.com

Join me at Bloom & Grow Live: amberhousley.com/bloomandgrow

Learn more about the Blooming Business Inner Circle: amberhousley.com/innercircle

Welcome to summer in the Bloom & Grow Show! Today I'm sharing tips and strategies for growing and thriving in your business during this busy season. I encourage you to embrace the summer season for content creation, hosting summer sales or events, planning for the future, connecting with your community, refreshing your brand, focusing on personal growth, creating summer-themed products, enhancing customer engagement, optimizing operations, and preparing for the back-to-school season.

Takeaways:

• Embrace the summer season for your content creation by incorporating seasonal themes, colors, and visuals.

• Host a summer sale or event to drive engagement and boost sales.

• Use the summer season to plan for the future, including Q3 and Q4 schedules and goals.

• Connect with your community by creating opportunities for networking and socializing.

• Refresh your brand by updating your website, social media profiles, and other branding elements.

• Focus on personal growth and self-care during the summer season.

• Consider creating summer-themed products or offerings to align with the season.

• Enhance customer engagement through contests, giveaways, and encouraging user-generated content.

• Optimize your business operations by streamlining processes and implementing new tools or systems.

• Start preparing for the back-to-school season by planning campaigns and content that cater to the energy and needs of this time.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Join my Blooming Business Inner Circle: https://amberhousley.com/innercircle

Learn more about Bloom & Grow Live: https://amberhousley.com/bloomandgrowlive

In this episode I chat with the creative duo behind Pink Creatives: Wendy Conklin & Sara McDaniel. They share their journey of creating a unique retreat experience for creative entrepreneurs, with insights into their individual businesses and the impact of the Invite & Delight retreat planning program.

Key Takeaways:

1. Sarah and Wendy's Creative Journeys: Learn about their backgrounds in content creation, chair design, and real estate investing.

2. Birth of Pink Creatives Retreat: Discover how the retreat was conceived to address the demand for creative business coaching.

3. Retreat Experience: Get a glimpse into the immersive experience at the Frenchie Boutique Hotel, covering marketing, publishing, and more.

4. Success Stories: Hear about the growth and achievements of past attendees.

5. lanning and Execution: Understand the importance of meticulous planning and providing a luxurious experience. The importance of having your next retreat ready for marketing while wrapping up the current one.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in starting or leveling up their creative business, seeking inspiration for hosting their own retreat, or simply curious about the power of community and creativity in business.

For those interested in starting their own retreat, I'm excited to share that doors will soon open for my Invite & Delight retreat planning program. Stay tuned for more details on how you can create and launch your own successful retreat.

Links

Learn more about Pink Creatives: pinkcreatives.com

Connect with Wendy, Sarah & Pink Creatives on Instagram: @simplysoutherncottage, @chairwhimsy, @pinkcreatives

Join my Free Mastering Retreats: A Three-Part Series to Design, Plan & Book Out Your Next Event: amberhousley.com/retreatworkshop

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

In this episode of The Bloom and Grow Show, I dive into the spring season, both in terms of our menstrual cycles and the calendar year. I share how aligning with the energy of spring can help us plan, set goals, and be creative in our businesses. I also talk about my upcoming spring retreat, Craft and Create, and how it's designed to help women entrepreneurs connect with their creativity and set themselves up for success in the coming season.

Key Points:

1. Winter Recap: I recap the winter season of your cycle and how it influences your business and life.

2. Spring Energy: The spring season, or follicular phase, brings new energy, creativity, and optimism. It's a great time for planning, goal setting, and starting new projects.

3. Aligning with Nature: I discuss the importance of aligning your business and life with the natural seasons and cycles for better flow and productivity.

4. Spring Retreat - Craft and Create: I introduce my upcoming spring virtual retreat, which focuses on reconnecting with creativity and crafting a successful path for the next 90 days. The retreat includes a mix of mindset work, goal setting, and business strategies.

5. Invitation to Join: I invite listeners to join the spring retreat and consider the VIP upgrade option for additional benefits, including a free month in my Blooming Business Inner Circle membership.

Call to Action:

1. Listen to Episode 147 for a recap of the winter season.

2. Check out the spring retreat at amberhousley.com/spring and consider the VIP upgrade for extra perks.

3. Share this episode with a friend who might benefit from it.

4. Leave a rating or review on iTunes to help the podcast reach more people.

Welcome back to another episode of the Bloom & Grow Show! Today, we're diving into a topic that might not be on everyone's radar but is incredibly important for female entrepreneurs: embracing the different seasons of your menstrual cycle. 

Join me as we explore how understanding and honoring your cycle can lead to greater productivity, self-care, and empowerment in both your personal and professional life.

I review the four seasons of your cycle: winter, spring, summer and fall, and chat about the specifics of how each phase corresponds to different hormonal changes in the body and offers unique opportunities for self-care and productivity.

I share practical tips for tracking your cycle and how best to show up for yourself and your business during each phase.

I encourage you to honor your natural rhythms and make the most of each phase.

Links

Clue cycle tracker: https://helloclue.com/

Stardust cycle tracker: https://stardust.app/

In The Flo by Alisa Vitti: https://amzn.to/3SUpmB3

Learn more about the Blooming Business Inner Circle: amberhousley.com/innercircle

Get your free Vision Board Training: amberhousley.com/visionboard

In this inspiring episode, I warmly welcome listeners to the dawn of 2024, sharing my personal and professional goals for the year. The episode kicks off with my reflections on the much-needed break taken since December, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and aligning with the season's rhythm.

I delve into the unexpected 'Snowmageddon 2024' that blanketed Nashville, drawing parallels between this event and the quiet, introspective days of the pandemic. This natural pause allowed for family bonding and a reconnection with the essence of joy and simplicity in life. Exactly what the winter season is for!

Listeners will find this episode particularly engaging as I unveil my eight carefully thought-out goals for 2024 (with a few bonus business goals for the winter season!). These goals range from creating a serene and organized home environment, embracing a holistic health and wellness journey, and mindful financial planning, to nurturing creativity through reading and adventures, preserving family memories, leading my business with confidence and clarity, and fostering community through collaborations.

I share my reconnection with PowerSheets, a pivotal tool in my goal-setting journey, and how this tool, along with Asana, will guide me through the year. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to start their year with intention, seeking inspiration for setting personal and professional goals, or anyone interested in learning how to balance the demands of life and work with grace and joy.

Links

Spring Virtual Retreat Preview: amberhousley.com/revealparty

Blooming Business Inner Circle Membership: amberhousley.com/innercircle

Copy Club Ai: amberhousley.com/copyclub

Podcast Success Blueprint by Elizabeth McCravy: https://amberhousley.com/podcastcourse

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind

Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

Today, I had the ultimate pleasure of interviewing Portia Jackson, a certified financial planner and money coach for online entrepreneurs. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to grow their business while maintaining a balanced, satisfying personal life. Her approach to financial planning, emphasizing personal satisfaction over the hustle culture, is a breath of fresh air.

We dive into Portia's intriguing journey from engineering to financial planning, uncovering the steps and insights that led her to her current role.

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

How best to track financial metrics & their importance in our entrepreneurial journey

Collaboration & understanding strengths in a relationship can significantly enhance financial management

Seek out alternative marketing methods to social media that more closely align with personal values

Takeaways:

Connect your business revenue goals with your personal financial aspirations to create your ideal lifestyle

Finding personal satisfaction and a balanced life is needed in today's fast-paces business world

Set meaningful, satisfying goals that resonate beyond just the numbers

Links

Portia Jackson: wealthyandfulfilled.com/

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind

Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

Take a deep dive into a meaningful conversation with the amazingly talented designer, podcaster, and template shop owner, Elizabeth McCravy.

In this episode of the Bloom & Grow Show, Elizabeth opens up about her current focus on developing an educational course during her pregnancy, and her excitement for expanding her range of educational content in the future. Elizabeth shares her passion for course creation and website template design, expressing how these creative outlets bring her joy and fulfillment.

During our chat, Elizabeth also touches upon a past venture, sharing her experience with creating a membership product, a project she eventually decided to close. This part of our discussion sheds light on the vital aspects of adaptability and the bravery required to make difficult decisions in the world of entrepreneurship. So, if you’re intrigued by course creation, template design, or navigating the challenges of product offerings, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights for a unique perspective on creative entrepreneurship and building resilience in your business journey!

Connect with Elizabeth:

Instagram: @elizabethmccravy

Elizabeth McCravy Template Shop: http://amberhousley.com/emshop

Use code "AMBER" to save at checkout!

Breakthrough Brand Podcast: https://podcast.elizabethmccravy.com/

Links:

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind

Join me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

Step inside the world of wedding SEO with expert, Sara Dunn, in this insightful episode of the Bloom & Grow Show! 🎤 Sara opens up about her unique approach to hosting Lunch and Learn sessions, skillfully rotating core topics while introducing fresh, captivating content to keep her audience engaged and connected. Discover how she’s turned these sessions into a welcoming community space, offering invaluable advice and subtly showcasing her services in a manner that feels more like a friendly chat than a sales pitch.

But the learning doesn’t stop there—Sara takes us through her monthly marketing routines, shedding light on her content creation process, SEO strategies, and the art of crafting emails that truly resonate. 🌟 She shares how answering recurring questions has led to impactful blog posts, driving traffic and inquiries her way through top Google rankings. And as we dive deeper, Sara generously shares her journey in growing a team, creating innovative products, and building a business that truly fits her lifestyle. Ready for a dose of marketing wisdom and a friendly nudge in the right direction? Press play and join us for a fun conversation that feels just like catching up with two friends on all things business and marketing.

Connect with Sara:

Instagram: @saradoesseo

https://saradoesseo.com/

Links:

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind

Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

Come take a journey with me in this episode as we step back in time to explore the early years of my business. It all began with a simple Facebook Memory post from 9 years ago that triggered a cascade of memories. Back then, I was not only managing the business as a side hustle but also navigating the challenges of raising a baby and a kindergartener.

I'll walk you through the products and services I was passionately creating and offering to the world during those days. We'll delve into the surprising sales I was making, with actual numbers from my P/L statement in 2014.

Now, with the gift of hindsight, I'll share wisdom that has emerged over the course of nine years. What may have seemed like small steps back then were actually building the foundation for the business I have today. This episode isn't just a stroll down memory lane; it's a journey of self-discovery and entrepreneurial evolution.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, engaged in a side hustle, or someone contemplating the leap into the world of business, this episode provides a candid glimpse into the past, filled with valuable lessons and the resilience that propels us forward. Tune in, and together, let's rewind the clock to uncover the treasures hidden in the early chapters of my business story.

Links:

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind 
Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

In this solo episode, I'm excited to take a deep dive into the world of strategic online sales funnels. Drawing from my recent experience at the successful Bloom and Grow Live event, I share how having a strategic foundation in place allowed me to work smarter, not harder, in creating and executing sales funnels, offer pages, and email campaigns quickly. I'll walk you through the essential elements that make up a sales funnel and explain how to get started with the necessary assets.

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

You’re doing a disservice if you’re not sharing how you can help people

The beauty of generating repeat business

Build something once and reap the benefits of it for years

Take-aways:

It’s all about learning how to nurture people into your offer

Understanding the “buying mood"

The various assets you can create with sales funnel software

Additionally, I'll unveil the software tools I use for creating impactful sales pages, managing email campaigns, and handling course membership products. Whether you're new to the world of sales funnels or looking to optimize your existing approach, this episode provides practical insights and strategies to help you work more efficiently and effectively.

Links:

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind

FG Funnels Special Offer: amberhousley.com/fgfunnels

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

Join us as we sit down with Laylee Emadi, a coach for speakers and educators in the creative industry and the host of the Creative Educator Conference. In this friendly conversation, we explore the art of effective speaking and hosting live events. Laylee shares valuable insights on aligning your speaking content with your business offers, ensuring that your presentations not only impact your audience but also benefit your bottom line.

Discover how to be of service to event hosts and attendees, leaving a memorable mark both on stage and behind the scenes. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode offers invaluable tips to help you master the art of speaking and hosting.

Growth and Wisdom Highlights: 

Take it easy, you don't have to do all the things, all the time. 

Be on the host's team and focus on serving them and the audience.

Time is our most precious commodity, so make your presentations worth it. 

Takeaways: 

People remember how you made them feel above anything else and as a leader. What will their impression be?

Anyone who wants to teach what they know and make their industry a better place is welcomed to join Laylee's conferences. 

When presenting or speaking slides are an absolute must. 

Links:

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

Laylee's Instagram: instagram.com/laylee_emadi

Creative Educators Conference: https://layleeemadi.com/conference

In today's episode, I'm sharing all about my pre-retreat preparation process and how I shift from a business-focused mindset to a warm and welcoming hostess mindset. I'll take you behind the scenes of what I'm doing to prepare for Inspired Retreat, ensuring that when my attendees arrive, I'm ready to create a fantastic experience for them.

Highlights & Takeaways:

• Shifting Mindsets: I discuss the importance of transitioning from focusing on business priorities to creating a welcoming atmosphere for retreat attendees.

• Engaging Pre-Retreat Communication: I share strategies for connecting with attendees beforehand to build anticipation and community, such as using Voxer, sending personalized emails, and thoughtful gifts.

• Strategic Planning and Logistics: I talk about having a "get it done" attitude, making decisions, and staying within budget, as well as the importance of a lean schedule leading up to the retreat.

• Creating a Cohesive Experience: I highlight how I design tablescapes, incorporate themes, and prepare my team to ensure a smooth and welcoming retreat experience.

Resources

Join my Free Mastering Retreats: A Three-Part Series to Design, Plan & Book Out Your Next Event: amberhousley.com/retreatworkshop

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

Learn More About Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/inspiredretreat

In this episode, I take you on a personal journey into the world of business retreats and the often-overlooked phase that comes after the event - post-retreat self-care and reintegration. Join me as I share my own recent experience hosting my transformative "Bloom & Grow Live" event.

I'll open up about the raw emotions and insights I gained during the event and, more importantly, the practical strategies I employed afterward to ensure a smooth transition back into my business. From managing the post-retreat high to maintaining momentum in my business, you'll find valuable tips and actionable advice for business owners who create retreats.

Take-Aways:

Hydration is key throughout your live event.

Arrange for support the morning following the retreat to give yourself a break from decision making.

Allow a full week to catch up on business operations after your retreat.

Make time to engage on social media so you have an archive of all of the wonderful posts and shares your attendees tagged you in.

Links:

Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat

In this insightful episode, we welcome guest, Eboni Creighton, the Mommy Teacher Expert from cr8joi.com. With a Master's degree in Elementary Education and over 15 years of experience as an Elementary School Teacher, Eboni brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.

As the fall season ushers in a flurry of activities and responsibilities, Eboni shares her mission to infuse joy into the lives of moms and women, especially during this busy season when home, school, and business priorities often collide. She offers practical tips and a unique educational twist to help you create more joy in your everyday life, even amidst the chaos.

We also delve into a lively discussion around simple content creation and consistent marketing strategy, where Eboni excels. Discover the various methods and strategies she employs to spread joy and connect with her audience, making her business a beacon of inspiration for moms juggling a multitude of roles and responsibilities.

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

We all need to return to being a beginner from time to time

Let's talk about some important YouTube and TikTok considerations

Take-Aways:

Tricks to help kids manage emotions and adjust when coming home from school

Tune in for some must-haves for your weekly organizational checklist

Simple ways to improve your newsletter writing skills

Links:

Join my Blooming Business Inner Circle Membership: amberhousley.com/innercircle

LMNT water electrolytes: https://amzn.to/3tam0jb

Eboni Creighton Website: www.cr8joi.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.cr8/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cr8joi

Subscribe to the Joi Note: https://cr8joi.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe

Candice helps wedding pros build a profitable business with purpose; giving them the short cuts and secrets she’s learned along the way. Amber and Candice talk about pricing, authenticity, over-delivering, content creation and the magic of turning 40!

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

• Going "live" for the first time as a shy content creator 
  
• You have to grow into being the unpolished version of yourself, but when you do, that’s when you really start attracting likeminded clients. Let everyone around you self-select!
• How to know how much to charge for your programs and products.
• Spreadsheets are fun and other “Tales from the Clipboard.” Learn about Candice’s opt-in newsletter and her crazy-good organizational skills.

Take-Aways:

• The biggest bang for your buck when it comes to content creation is blogging!
• Gather feedback from your customers through "office hours" calls to uncover the voice of your customer and understance what they need/want next.
• Discover what you are an expert in and confidently teach it!
• Know this: “You’re either here for me or you’re not.” 40 is the best age because you stop caring what people think, and you stop trying so hard to get people to like you. 

Resources shared in this episode:

instagram.com/candice.coppola

candicecoppola.com/

Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/matermind

Weekly Business & Marketing Planning Notepad: amberhousley.com/planner

Jessica McIntosh is a branding, portrait and retreat photographer with 15 years of experience capturing the most beautiful moments when women finally invest in themselves!

Today we talk about the huge value that a photographer adds to your in-person retreat or live event. And how communication, collaboration, and encouragement are key to capturing images that best reflect you and your brand. 

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

• How to build a retreat team, including a photographer, to best support you and your attendees

• Infuse personality into your retreat! Bring in people who can model proactive behavior and help everyone feel comfortable.

• Communication is key! Consider the best tools to communicate with your team and attendees throughout the event. 

Take-Aways:

• Take the time to set expectations so your photographer knows what is important to you and what is not.

• Ask yourself, “Do I just need coverage for my event or do I also want to offer my attendees an experience like headshots or mini-branding sessions?"

• Squeeze in a branding session for yourself during the retreat!

Resources we talked about: 

https://www.instagram.com/jessicarai

https://www.jessicamcintosh.net/

Retreat Planning Roadmap: amberhousley.com/invite

Meet today's guest, Andrea Claassen. Andrea is an expert in helping women align their minds and bodies with the seasons and cycles of life.

Today we’re talking about applying Ayurveda and the wisdom of life to each day, practice by practice. In particular, how we can apply these practices for the coming fall season to benefit our lives and businesses. We also chat about publishing a book, coaching and producing a podcast while staying true to ourselves, and the cycles of life.

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

• Applying Ayurvedic practices to help us embrace the energy of the fall season.
• Intuitive-lead marketing and creating a higher commitment from customers.
• How to self publish a book and working with a writing coach and writing a book in all alone in a cabin with no internet.

Take-Aways:

• Ideas to help you feel more grounded if you're feeling off balance in life or business.
• Ways to serve different audiences in your business by offering a "choose your own adventure" type program.
• How to stick with podcasting, or anything in online business for that matter, for 8 years! 

The fall session of Andrea's Seasonal Living Collective kicks off this month.

Resources we mention:

https://www.instagram.com/seasonalandrea

https://andreaclaassen.com/links

Fall Virtual Retreat: amberhousley.com/fall

They say to “choose your hard” right? We’ve got two choices and they are both hard. 

We can try something new and feel the fear of failure or we can stay where we are and forever battle feelings of regret, the regret of not going after what we want.

I have two stories for you today that illustrate this dilemma. One is about my daughter and the other is about me. 

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

• When it comes to processing fears or feelings, take the time to journal and let your inner voice answer the questions you’re facing.
• There is no finish line in entrepreneurship. Our journey is full of new pathways to take.
• Embrace the journey because it is all here to serve me and my future self, and it can be fun!
• Instead of “Am I going to get this right?” with “Am I going to learn something here?”

Take-Aways:

• Positive energy vs. negative energy. Stress has a real impact on our physical reactions.
• We all want to be liked. We fear that people will turn us down, but rejection is not a reflection of our worth.
• There are incremental ways to overcome our fear of taking risks.
• If you choose to embrace the opportunities the pay-off is always worth it
• Above all I want to ask you, “If you overcame this fear, what could happen?

Resources I mention:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/3PjeCdy

Bloom & Grow Live amberhousley.com/bloomandgrow

Invite Abundance Fall Retreat amberhousley.com/fall

Weekly Planner Notepad: amberhousley.com/planner

Don't try to tell me that summer is over. We technically have one more month to work on and meet our summer goals so let's do a check-in together to see how things are going!

Yep, we've got a little bit of a casual Friday vibe on the podcast today, so welcome! 

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

• How to embrace an ADHD work style.
• Don't hold back your skills and knowledge - share that goodness with the world!
• Being intentional with planning your weeks based on your energy to amplify your presence.

Take Aways:

• Don't feel bad about being scattered or having a lot of tabs open at once, literally or figuratively.
• Amplifying all the good you have created results in a positive response from your audience.  
• Check-in on your summer goals. What can you push to accomplish before the fall season?

Resources we talked about:

Favorite makeup: Thrive Causemetics

Yuka app for clean product ratings

Upcoming Invite Abundance Fall Virtual Retreat: amberhousely.com/fall

Bloom and Grow Live in Nashville is coming up! September 20-21, 2023.

Use Clue to track your cycle so you know when you have the most creativity and energy. 

Meet Amber Lilyestrom! She loves cats. She loves living by the lake. And, she believes in sharing your weirdness with the world so that the people who will love you can find you! 

Amber Lilyestrom is a business mentor, branding expert, author and speaker. She helps female entrepreneurs live fully into their visions and expand their capacity for receiving in life and business.

In fact, Amber's been a longtime mentor and coach of mine, and I'm so excited to have her on today's episode to share all her wisdom with you!

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

• How to use all of your senses to help be more present.
• The beauty of coaching and mastermind groups is getting the permission to edit your dreams. They don’t have to stay the same in order for you to be successful.
• Ask, “How can I be a creator today?” The act of creating content is such a beautiful gift.

Take-aways:

• Embrace being a beginner when trying new things.
• Share your dreams so others can find you.
• Understand your version of The Sweet Life and truly live into it.

Join me (and Amber Lilyestrom!) at Bloom and Grow Live September 20-21, 2023 in Nashville.

Learn more about Amber Lilyestrom:

AmberLilyestrom.com

IG @amberlilyestrom

The Ignite Your Dream Podcast

Check out Amber Lilyestrom’s book Paddle Home, a tribute to each of us and the extraordinary paths that we walk. In this heart-opening collection of poems and stories, Amber speaks to the depth of our pain and the strength of our souls as we rise into the fullness of who we really are. Each passage is an invitation home.

Thanks for listening! I’m happy to be back in the studio to chat with you each week!

Maghon Taylor is celebrating 10 years in retail and she’s here to tell us how she built such a creative, beautiful and community-integrated business! 

All She Wrote Notes is a brick and mortar store in Gibsonville, North Carolina that offers beautiful stationery, books, lettering classes and more. Think of a book fair and a colorful “pop-up” and a boutique all in one! 

And, an exciting announcement: Betty Confetti #2 comes out October 3rd! 

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

We have natural seasons in our business growth.

Choose to feel contentment with where you are right now and just revel in your progress.

How her business partnership with her dad has blossomed.

Take-aways:

Consider limiting your hours of availability to create more sustainability.

Remember how helpful it is to shop directly from creatives instead of buying their products on Amazon.

Find ways to keep adding in your personal touch to each of your sales.

Thanks for listening! I’m happy to be back in the studio to chat with you each week!

Spring is a great time for businesses to make changes and grow and there are plenty of ways to make the most of the season and ensure success for your business.

Embrace the energy of renewal and revamping any area of your business that could use improvement, such as updating your branding or refreshing your website. 

Celebrate your successes and learn from your past history of the previous season.

Take some time this season to create new relationships with potential clients or partners and build a supportive network around your business. 

Understand the difference between masculine and feminine energy and learn to combine the two energies to create a balanced business approach.

And remember!

• Don't be afraid to change your business strategy if it's not working.
• Allow yourself time to rest and rejuvenate.
• Leave room for creativity and spontaneity. 
• Assess again how aligned you are with your offer. 

Episode Links:

RSVP to the Rise & Shine Virtual Spring Retreat:

http://amberhousley.com/riseandshine

Blooming Business Inner Circle Membership:

http://amberhousley.com/innercircle 

Join Amber live and in-person at Inspired Retreat this April 30-May 3: 

http://amberhousley.com/inspiredretreat

In this episode, I dive into the world of marketing magic for retreats. Drawing from my extensive experience in hosting retreats and live events, I share three innovative marketing techniques to help ensure your retreat is fully booked. Whether you're a seasoned retreat host or just starting out, these strategies are sure to ignite your marketing efforts and attract the right participants to your transformative experience.

Highlights:

• Introduction to Marketing Magic: I share my passion for marketing and how it can sometimes feel overwhelming with so many options available. I emphasize the importance of simplifying your approach to avoid decision fatigue.

• Digital Magazine: Learn how to create a visually appealing digital magazine as a lead magnet for your retreat. I explain how to use content from your sales page and repurpose it in a more engaging format.

• Evergreen Email Sequence: Discover the power of an evergreen email sequence to nurture leads and build anticipation for your retreat. I share tips on how to create a sequence that remains relevant and effective over time.

• Info Session or Webinar: Find out how hosting an info session or webinar can showcase the value of your retreat and build trust with potential attendees. I highlight the importance of enthusiasm and energy in selling your retreat experience.

Key Takeaways:

• Simplify Your Marketing: Don't let the multitude of options paralyze you. Focus on a few effective strategies to start with.

• Utilize Visuals: A digital magazine can provide a more engaging way to present information about your retreat and attract leads.

• Nurture Leads: An evergreen email sequence is a crucial tool for keeping your retreat top of mind and building excitement.

• Engage Directly: Hosting a live info session or webinar allows for real-time interaction and can help alleviate any concerns potential attendees may have.

Resources:

Join my Free Mastering Retreats: A Three-Part Series to Design, Plan & Book Out Your Next Event: amberhousley.com/retreatworkshop

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

Learn More About Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/inspiredretreat

Today I’m walking you through winter, spring, summer, and fall of 2022 and how I grew as a person and as a business owner. 

2022 was a year where I needed to shed some layers. I focused on alignment and recalibration, and I wrote a new chapter of health and wellness in my life. 

Growth and Wisdom Highlights:

• What if flourishing wasn’t about increasing in size? What if it meant going deeper instead of wide? What if it meant being more rooted and strong?
• Stop delegating your magic. This is your business. Own it. You built this. Stop playing small. 
• Joy today is believing and knowing that I did my best and that God will take care of the rest.

Takeaways: 

• What can we learn from studying codependency?
• Want to hear my little post-coaching call prayer ritual? I think you’ll love it!
• I tell you about my solo retreat experience, our family’s summer travels, where I turned for peace during our grief over the passing of loved ones, and how I learned to leverage nature.
• The message of 2023: take it slow. This isn’t a race to the finish line. 

Thanks for listening! I’m happy to be back in the studio to chat with you each week!

RSVP to the Rise & Shine Virtual Spring Retreat:
http://amberhousley.com/riseandshine

Join Amber at Inspired Retreat this April 30-May 3:
http://amberhousley.com/inspiredretreat

After 20 years of hosting experiences and live events, I know what it takes to bring your brand to life. Over many years of trial and error, I’ve found that getting started can sometimes always feel like the hardest part. 

In this episode, I'm letting you in on a few guidelines that are key to follow when taking the plunge to starting your first retreat. I follow this framework for each and every retreat I have, and it truly is the backbone of creating an event that comes full circle.

Highlights: 

1. Outline your vision
2. Create your goals
3. Set a budget
4. Create your attendee onboarding strategy
5. Develop your marketing plan
6. Establish an event timeline
7. Deliver an amazing experience
8. Build your post-retreat marketing strategy

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Download the FREE Retreat Planning Roadmap

Join the waitlist for Invite and Delight  

Like the Show?

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

This month in the Blooming Business Inner Circle, we’re talking about collaboration and how you can leverage it to grow your business.

Today’s episode shares two things you can do to land some of the media you’ve always wanted for your business or brand. This is just a small peek at the strategies and frameworks I’m covering this month, so be sure and join our marketing and business mastermind today. 

Highlights: 

• Subscribe to HelpAReporter.com and get potential collaborations delivered right to your inbox
• Build relationships with local reporters 
• Learn the art of pitching to potential partners
• Action steps to landing media for your business TODAY

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Download the FREE Retreat Planning Roadmap

Join the waitlist for Invite and Delight  

Like the Show?

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

In today’s mini-episode, I’m sharing my secret sauce to creating, hosting, and selling not only retreats, workshops but also live events. This is my signature trifecta that has created raving testimonials and transformations in my clients and customers. This also could serve as a great yardstick to compare to the experience you might be currently planning or selling right now. When I break each of these down, consider how they compare to what you are currently planning and where you might need to make some adjustments.

Content

• What are you learning? 
• What are you going to be activating on?
• What are we focusing on right now/What’s the point?

Experience

• Where will it be?
• What will they experience activities wise while there?
• How will you experience the other scents? 
• Attendee onboarding and during

Transformation

• What will I walk away with? 
• What is my guarantee?
• What shift has taken place?

Excited to create and sell your pretty and profitable experience? Join the waitlist for my new course, Invite and Delight! You'll get the inside scoop as I walk you through how to create a transformational experience for your clients that brings your brand to life.

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Download the FREE Retreat Planning Roadmap

Join the waitlist for Invite and Delight  

Like the Show?

Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.

Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

Now that live events are coming back, there’s been a bit of buzz around the words workshop and retreat. There’s also been confusion on what each of them means, how they each make profits in a business, and which one would best fit my business.

So in today’s episode, I’m clearing up the confusion and we’re diving deeper into:

• What’s the difference between a retreat and workshops?
• The Pro’s and Con’s of Workshops.
• The Pro’s and Con’s of Retreats.
• And answering the question, How to determine which is best for you?

After you listen, head on over to Instagram and comment on this episode in the feed and tell me which one gets you the most excited? Workshops? Retreats or are you still undecided? 

And of course, if you want to learn more from me on all things, retreats, and live event experiences, both in-person and virtual, my upcoming course Invite and Delight is definitely going to be down your alley, so get on the waitlist and stay tuned!

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Download the FREE Retreat Planning Roadmap

Join the waitlist for Invite and Delight  

Like the Show?

Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.

Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

I just got back from hosting my 16th Inspired Retreat in the gorgeous woods and hills of Tennessee. It was a delightful return to my home away from home and as always it was a week full of learning, for both me and our attendees. I’m always aiming to make each experience better and more impactful than the last, and so I am always open to reviewing what worked and what didn’t.

Let’s unpack all the lessons learned from this retreat.

1. The debrief document that we create for every retreat and live event
2. What content to share that quickly gets them taking action
3. Keyways to help with setup, organization, and list-making
4. How to maximize attendee interaction and comfortability 
5. Helping attendees to know which specific items to bring 
6. How a new twist on the dinner decor was unexpectedly helpful 
7. Always something to learn when it comes to feeding people 
8. Swag selections gone right and gone wrong 
9. How to get feedback on your own next moves

Interested in joining me at the next Inspired Retreat? Grab a glass of sweet tea and read all about the magic that makes up this event! Don't forget to save the date for April 24-27, 2022.

If you’re loving this, you’re going to love me pulling back the velvet curtain on all things retreats and live workshops in my upcoming course: Invite & Delight.

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

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Learn more about my Blooming Business Inner Circle

Grab Your Free Retreat Roadmap

Be the first to know about the Invite & Delight Course

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 Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

As we’re in the midst of Q4, most businesses are preparing to launch their new offer to the world. But before you go and create the graphics, send the emails and tell the world about the new amazing thing you have to offer, I want you to check and see if you’ve hit these 5 milestones. 

1. Validate your offer
2. Set your goals
3. Name your prize
4. Check the stakes
5. Schedule self care

We do things against the hustle culture here in the #sweetlifesisterhood. I desire you to have a launch that is thriving, joy-filled and doesn’t sacrifice everything else in your life. 

This month in the Blooming Business Inner Circle I’m teaching all things Launching. Each sister in our Inner Circle gets access to my signature launching framework, swipe-files, email templates, and the ability to have a community for support and feedback. If you’re desiring that level of support in your business come on over and join us today. 

Don’t know where to start with the perfect offer? Start with Funnel Gorgeous’s Offer Cure workshop and bundles today. amberhousley.com/offercure.

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Follow Amber Housley on Instagram

Learn more about my Blooming Business Inner Circle

Start with Funnel Gorgeous's Offer Cure

Like the Show?

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

I’ve been teasing for a little bit now and I’ve got something incredible coming your way on how you can create your own pretty and profitable retreat, workshop or live event. From rooftops of Las Vegas casinos to planning luxury weddings right here in Nashville, I know what it takes to create outstanding events and I want to bust the top myths you might be believing.

1. No one wants live events right now because of Covid 
2. You need to be a girly girl and extraverted to host a retreat 
3. Retreats don’t make any money
4. You need to have a giant following and email list to be successful
5. You need to provide everything for all the guests 
6. Retreats need to be international and super extravagant 
7. You’ve got to have an incredible speaker lineup 
8. This is a huge time suck and I can’t manage it with my other business operations

They’re busted! You can create both pretty and profitable live events! Now, I’ve got an incredible course coming soon called Invite & Delight where you will have all the resources you need to create a retreat your clients will be begging for. Stay tuned, it’s coming your way soon! 

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

I’m BACCCKKKK! 

It’s been a whirlwind of a season these last 4 months and I’m excited to be back bringing you an update on where I’ve been and the things that are to come. With recently celebrating my 41st birthday and finally feeling like I’m in a spring season of my life, I’m sharing all the things I’m learning, loving, leaving behind and stepping into. 

Let’s dive in and unpack all the trials and triumphs this last season has brought. 

Highlights:

• 4 things I’m leaving behind from these past 4 months
• 4 things I’m stepping into now that I’m 41
• 4 things I’m loving right now 
• 4 things I’m learning in this season

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Follow Amber Housley on Instagram

Learn more about my Blooming Business Inner Circle

Like the Show?

Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.

We'll choose one lucky reviewer each month to win a FREE GIFT!

Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women who want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

It's been two years since I started my signature membership program: The Blooming Business Inner Circle. In that time I've learned so much!

In this episode, I'm sharing the microphone with our special guest and Inner Circle Client Concierge, Jordan Boss. We'll discuss the ins and outs of our all-inclusive business mastermind. We'll also share some insight if you've ever thought about creating your own membership or group program experience.

To date, over 300+ women have been part of this program. We focus on proven frameworks alongside smart and simplified marketing strategies. We've created a community full of brilliant women ready to grow and scale their businesses.

Through our monthly happy mail known as "Growing Guide" workbooks, surprise party favors, and live in-person events, my team and I are constantly pouring ourselves into this mastermind experience. This Sisterhood is becoming all that I had envisioned and more!

Two years later, our mission of providing our sisters with success roadmap is still at the front of our minds. It all comes from constant experimentation. We've made it a focus to create seamless systems, include physical components for a better experience, and ask our members what we can improve on.

Like everything else in life, building a successful mastermind takes time. Over time, I've learned what my strengths and weaknesses are in delivering a dynamic program such as this and finding support where I need. This in turn has allowed me to thrive when teaching and coaching my clients in this program.

Let's unpack what I've learned so far! I can't wait to share with you my tips for designing your own program, and let you in on what goes on behind the scenes in the Inner Circle.

Highlights:

1. What is the Blooming Business Inner Circle?

2. What the all inclusive business mastermind experience offer you.

3. Why I decided to create the Inner Circle and surprise wins and flops with our members.

4. What I have learned in the past two years with this membership?

5. What we have next in store for this program to make it even better.

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Follow Amber Housley on Instagram

Learn more about my Blooming Business Inner Circle

Check out Inspired Retreat

Like the Show?

Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.

We'll choose one lucky reviewer each month to win a FREE GIFT!

Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

Join me in this episode as I sit down with my guest, Sarah Masci, to explore the transformative power of VIP Days within the realm of retreats and how they can take your business to the next level. Incorporating VIP Days into your business model can lead to transformative experiences for your clients and increased revenue for your business.

Highlights:

• Sarah shares her expertise on hosting retreats and VIP days, discussing transformational impact, location selection, logistics, and format/content design.

• Discover how attending a retreat can be life-changing and translate into powerful testimonials for your business.

• Learn how to select locations that create memorable experiences for your attendees.

• Dive into the details of planning a retreat, from accommodations to handling unexpected challenges.

• Design the format and content of your retreats for maximum impact, including hot seat sessions and outdoor activities.

• Enhance your mastermind programs with retreats, offering alumni preferred rates and ongoing support.

• Explore how hot seat sessions can provide personalized feedback and support.

• Learn how VIP days can be a lucrative addition to your business offerings.

• Get tips for pricing strategies and structuring your offerings for day rates in your business.

Key Takeaways:

• Retreats and VIP Days can be life-changing for participants and increase credibility for your business.

• Incorporate retreats into mastermind programs to enhance community engagement.

• Don't be afraid to experiment with VIP days and other offerings to find what resonates best with your audience.

Links

Connect with Sarah: sarahmamsci.com

Instagram: @sarahmasci

Join my Free Mastering Retreats: A Three-Part Series to Design, Plan & Book Out Your Next Event: amberhousley.com/retreatworkshop

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

Can you believe how fast this year has flown by? This season (and this year) may look different to you, and that's okay. In this episode, we're not looking to get back on course. We're making our own rules because in entrepreneurship that's what you can do. Let's face it, 2020 was a bit of a whirlwind and in 2021 we're all still playing catch up. Balancing life, motherhood, and business still hasn't been made any easier.

Today I'm sharing with you tips on how to manage your time and where to put your focus in your business for the second half of the year. I understand that sometimes it's hard to decide which ideas to take action on and feeling like there's a big question mark in the next chapter of your business. In this episode, I'm going to walk you through a mini-audit of the key areas of your business so you can reimagine your goals and plans.

Whatever you’ve been wondering about trying, now’s the time to make it happen! Remember, it’s OK if it’s not perfectly aligned with the goals you set for yourself back in January. You're trying something new, and dipping your toes into unfamiliar territory allows you to find energy and excitement for new things. And after 2020, I think we all need that!

Highlights:

1. You don't need to get back on track, it's okay to change your course.

2. This is the perfect time to experiment, to play, to try something new on for size, in your life, and your business. 

3. How a marketing refresh gives your business a little jolt of energy, helps you see what needs to be done, and also allows you to explore new ways to grow.

4. What mid-year marketing check-in prompts you should follow to have an understanding of what's working and what's not working.

5. Setting the next set of goals for your business and creating an affirmation statement to lean into.

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Follow Amber Housley on Instagram

Check out my Signature Marketing Plan Framework, Flourish

Learn more about my Blooming Business Inner Circle

Read about the Coterie Mastermind

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

It's been two years, but I am so happy to be back with the Bloom & Grow Show podcast! So much has changed within myself and the world since the last episode. Today, I'm sharing with you some lessons I have learned both personally and professionally from the past year. I'm getting vulnerable with you and I'll even let you in on some of my journal entries during this time.

From being ill with Covid-19 and trying to run a business through the pandemic, I'll tell you, girl, it wasn't easy. If there's anything I learned it was to give myself grace from this whole experience and an invitation for you, too. Here's the truth: We. made. it.

I have so many things to be grateful for and can't wait to share with you all what I've been up to. Between my Blooming Business Inner Circle and Coterie Mastermind programs, so many changes have been made to make your experience even better. I also can't wait to introduce another Inspired Retreat, coming this October. This 4-day retreat will be focused on dreaming, getting work done, and focusing in on specific action plans. I don't want to get too ahead of myself, but we have some good things on this horizon, sisters!

Highlights:

1. Getting personal with you, and sharing some of my journal prompts through my Covid-19 experience

2. How I felt unequipped as a leader, but had to rise above

3. Choosing to share openly about being ill with Covid-19

4. What I am up to now in both business and my personal life

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Learn more about my Signature Mastermind Membership Program

Read about my highest tier offering, The Coterie Mastermind

Listen to the Bloom & Grow Show Podcast

Follow Amber Housley on Instagram

Like the Show?

Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.
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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, her Blooming Business Inner Circle, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her Sweet Life Sisterhood tribe is made for women want to run businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

Have you ever felt like no one really understands what you do and gives your a confused look when you try to explain your business?🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ As an online entrepreneur/mompreneur, I feel that way sometimes and that’s why on today’s episode, I share with you the importance of finding a community to be your cheerleaders, supporters, and someone to talk shop with and where to find those friends. I also dole out some of the best advice I have received about why it’s not always best to be the smartest girl in the room. I also highlight the need to nurture your personal community, as well as your business community. So say yes to those invites for a mom’s night out or take the initiative and invite your fellow girlfriends over for a wine and cheese night. I want to support you as you build a thriving business, but also a joy-filled life surrounded by an amazing sisterhood. 💐

Highlights:

1. Where I have met my best friends in the industry

2. Why investing time, money, and space can lead to the strongest, most lasting community

3. How a coaching program can be an access point to an even larger and greater network

4. What are the rooms you should be in and how to get in them

5. Why showing up is meaningful to all areas in life, both personal and business related

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Inspired Retreat

Inspired Coterie Mastermind

Lara Casey - CEO of Cultivate What Matters

Amber Lilyestrom - my biz coach!

Episode 101 - Welcome to the Sweet Life Sisterhood

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

On today’s episode I am sharing my best tips for creating live video content that connects and converts. These days, studies have shown that 80% of users would rather watch live video from a brand than read any of their content marketing posts and that their retention rate is higher! I was shocked by these results and I want to help you harness the power and potential of live video on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. In this episode I advise you on which platforms to share your content, the types of content you should be sharing, and how best to present yourself, so that you can bring in new leads and convert more customers. And always remember, it gets easier the more you do it. So turn up that microphone and get ready to hit record!

Highlights:

1. Why being authentic and making mistakes on live video can strengthen your brand

2. How even just announcing the color of the year can lead to you as a trendsetter and an authority in your business

3. Why having guests with small audiences are just as important as those with large audiences

4. Which part of a live video is the most crucial

5. How best to end your live video

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

In January, I spent a weekend alone in a converted barn on the edge of the woods working hard on my business. I left feeling energized and focused with completed task list. So today friends, I am sharing with you the basics for how to plan your own solo working retreat in an effective and refreshing way. From what you should bring, never underestimate the importance of cozy slippers, to the need to set a pace and an intention, as well as how to structure your time. Listen in and start planning your own retreat, because let me tell you, it is so worth it!

Highlights:

1. How to choose the right location for your retreat and what to look for.

2. My packing list for my weekend away, from the clothes to crystals and more!

3. Why you should print out your task list and how to organize it.

4. How I turned a converted barn loft into a home away from home, but also a creative and effective office space

5. Don’t forget to have fun and what I watched on Netflix to relax at night

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Airbnb (Vacation & Home Rentals)

My Airbnb Rental

Airbnb Savings Code (Use this link to save $40 off a home booking of $75 or more and $15 off an experience of $50 or more)

Asana (Project Management Tool)

Voxer (Walkie Talkie App for Team Communication)

Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Bloom and Grow Show! In today’s episode I am sharing with you all of my goals for 2019, as well as my Word of The Year! First, I break down what has been working and not working so well in my business this year and my plans for restructuring and refining my business. Even though it is mid-February, it’s never too late friends to start on your new year’s goals - there is nothing magical about the January 1st date. I am sharing with you all my business, home, family, and life goals, as well as how I plan to accomplish them. There is a range of ideas, from re-learning Spanish, to working on a monthly budget, to choosing new paint colors, and impacting over 500,000 women this year!

Highlights:

1. What my word of the year is and why I want the same for you!

2. Updates on my product launches and content challenges - thank you to all the women who took part in the Flourish Marketing Plan!

3. How exhaustion can lead to opportunities and breakthroughs.

4. Why I decided to be more honest with my team and how that will lead to more success in the coming year.

5. What are my goals for my business, my home, and myself for 2019 and some actionable steps I plan to take to achieve them.

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

PowerSheets Goal Planners by Cultivate What Matters

Inspired Retreat

Inspired Coterie Mastermind

Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

Today’s short and sweet episode of The Bloom and Grow Show delves into the details of how and why Inspired Retreat began. I share with you how it has evolved over the years, from a day long workshop into the 4-day in-person experience of today. My goal is to give a group of talented female entrepreneurs the space and time to focus on their thriving businesses and leave transformed, refreshed, and supported.

It would be a privilege and an honor to welcome you this May, so join your fellow sisters and I on this journey and sign up here!

Highlights:

1. Why the speakers are more than just teachers, but mentors and friends too.

2. How I utilize my past skills as a wedding planner to merge the rustic, quaint location with four course meals and cocktail parties.

3. Why the woodland location of Inspired Retreat (outside of Nashville, TN) adds to the magic of the event.

4. The surprising places inspiration can be found and how to harness it.

5. A code to save $200 on your ticket to Inspired Retreat!

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Sweet Life Sisterhood Week: https://ah.amberhousley.com/sweet-life-sisterhood-week

Inspired Retreat: https://www.inspiredtheretreat.com/

Free Gift 🎁 - The Pretty & Profitable Checklist:  https://ah.amberhousley.com/pretty-profitable-checklist

Questions: hello@amberhousley.com

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

In this brand new episode of The Bloom and Grow Show I discuss the best ways to effectively market your business without it taking over your life. I offer up some ground rules that you should implement in order to simplify your day and have more fun with your business. I also answer your top questions about marketing online and via social media. So grab your sweet tea, a pen & paper, and listen in!

Highlights

1. Why understanding your audience and knowing the brands they follow will help you to find the right platforms to market on.

2. How my love of Lilly Pulitzer fits into my business and offers me inspiration 💚💖

3. How to create a more well-rounded brand through content themes.

4. What is batching and how it can simply your schedule.

5. The answers to your questions about creating consistency, going back to social media after a long gap, great apps to use for design, and more!

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Joyful Garden Planner

• Canva

• My free gift to you! The Pretty and Profitable Checklist

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program, the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop, and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her programs and content are made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

On this final Special Edition Flourish episode, I interview my friend Jessica Turner, a fellow multi-passionate and multi-faceted businesswoman. While working full time in healthcare doing corporate marketing, she has found the time to write multiple books and run a lifestyle blog, The Mom Creative, for busy moms. In this interview, she explains the joy and fulfillment that comes from keeping her full time job, despite success from her blog and books. She also discusses the unique challenges to self-publishing and marketing her husband’s children’s books, as well as her own books. Jessica also shares why relationships are currency in marketing and the importance of continual education in order to grow yourself and your business.

This special edition episode offers a sneak peek at the content available in my signature Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop. These short & sweet guest interviews feature industry friends and I wanted to pull them out of the vault for you. They reference 2018, but are filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and marketing inspiration, I knew you needed to hear them.

To learn more about Flourish and be the first to know when we launch again, sign up for the Wait List today!

Highlights:

1. Why the message to entrepreneurs that ‘you are not successful until you quit your day job or corporate career’ is false

2. Jessica’s journey from working in healthcare to writing a Wall Street Journal best seller

3. What is the not-fancy and non-strategic formula that led to her and her husband’s achievements

4. How InstaStories created a problem in the book publishing industry and how to solve it

5. What is the most important investment you can make in your business. (Hint: by listening in you are already doing it!)

People, Links, and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Jessica N. Turner is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You and the recently published Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive. She is also an award-winning marketing executive and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative. Additionally, she is a freelance writer and has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show, O Magazine, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens and Inc.com. She and her husband, Matthew live with their three young children in Nashville, Tennessee.

Website: http://www.themomcreative.com/

Jessica’s Books: Stretched Too Thin, The Fringe Hours, and My Fringe Hours,

Matthew Paul Turner: When God Made You and When God Made Light

Facebook: The Mom Creative

Instagram: @jessicanturner

Pinterest: Jessica N Turner

Twitter: @JessicaNTurner

Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

Tiffany Tolliver designs high-converting brands for women ready to create an online presence that truly gets results. In this Special Edition Flourish episode, we chat about Tiffany’s recent move from Washington D.C. to LA and how that has affected her life and her brand. Tiffany also shares with me her best tips about marketing, what has worked for her and what has not in her business, as well as the need to understand and acknowledge your worth.

This special edition episode offers a sneak peek at the content available in my signature Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop. These short & sweet guest interviews feature industry friends and I wanted to pull them out of the vault for you. They reference 2018, but are filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and marketing inspiration, I knew you needed to hear them.

To learn more about Flourish and be the first to know when we launch again, join the waitlist!

Highlights:

1. Why beauty in marketing and design is just the beginning

2. How your price point affects not just your bottom line, but you internally

3. Why designers are the hardest people to design for

4. Who that other customer is, other than the client who pays you, that you should be making happy

5. A kick-ass and unapologetic piece of advice for fellow mompreneurs

People, Links, and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Tiffany Tolliver is the founder of The EmmaRose Agency, a luxury boutique branding firm for creative entrepreneurs based in Los Angeles. The Agency focuses on enhancing the visual presence of women-led brands through clean and classic design paired with breathtaking photography. She obsesses over changing her clients’ stories, the way she changed her own story, by creating impactful visual experiences that cultivate brands’ popularity and profit. Tiffany’s clients have received recognition from outlets such as Good Morning America, TODAY, Buzzfeed, PopSugar, and more after working with her.

Website: https://www.theemmaroseagency.com/
Facebook: The EmmaRose Agency
Instagram: @theemmaroseagency
Twitter: @tiffanyemmarose

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

In today's episode, I dive into the top 10 budget busters that retreat hosts face and how to avoid them. From choosing the right location to managing food and swag costs, I share practical tips to help you stay profitable while delivering an amazing retreat experience. Whether you're a seasoned host or planning your first event, these insights will set you up for success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Location Selection: Opt for budget-friendly destinations that align with your retreat's theme.

2. Room Blocks: Approach room blocks cautiously to avoid unnecessary costs.

3. Budgeting: Know your break-even number and track expenses closely.

4. Food Costs: Be strategic with meal planning to minimize waste and expenses.

5. Hotel Expenses: Understand all potential costs associated with your venue.

6. Team Expenses: Budget for your support staff's travel and accommodation.

7. Swag: Choose meaningful and cost-effective swag items.

8. Alcohol: Use drink tickets to control alcohol consumption and costs.

9. Event Size: Start small to manage costs and gain experience.

10. Self-Care: Prioritize your well-being to ensure a successful event.

Links:

Join my Free Mastering Retreats Workshop Series: amberhousley.com/retreatworkshop

Explore my Invite & Delight Retreat Planning Program: amberhousley.com/inviteanddelight

I have worked with this special guest and friend for a few years now as her marketing director and it was a pleasure to speak with her in this Special Edition Episode. Lara Casey is the CEO of Cultivate What Matters (maker of one of my favorite tools, the PowerSheets goal planner). During our interview, Lara discusses her brands greatests strength, a few marketing wins, and what she plans to work on in the year to come. As a mompreneur, she shares some of her best advice to those starting out on their journey, including the realization that you are not going to be able to do it all and do it well, but you can choose to cultivate what matters and choose to use your unique gifts to affect people every day!

This special edition episode offers a sneak peek at the content available in my signature Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop. These short & sweet guest interviews feature industry friends and I wanted to pull them out of the vault for you. They reference 2018, but are filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and marketing inspiration, I knew you needed to hear them.

Join us live in January for the 2019 Flourish 5-Day Marketing Workshop designed to help your business grow and thrive. Short on time, but big on action, this one hour a day workshop focuses on marketing strategy & action plans and will help propel your business forward. Sign up for the Wait List today!

Highlights:

1. Why you need to emphasize unity and excitement amongst your team members

2. Hear Lara discuss her most recent marketing win, which involved a few men alone in a room, unboxing a PowerSheets goal planner (that genuine and delightful video that is a must watch)

3. Why including your actual customers in marketing campaigns can lead to better results and change your life too

4. How to cut down on all the noise around you and embrace the beat of your own drum

5. What is one of Lara’s core values and how that influences her definition of success

People, Links, and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Lara Casey is the founder of Southern Weddings magazine, CEO of Cultivate What Matters (maker of the PowerSheets goal planner), and mastermind behind the Making Things Happen movement. She's also a wife and mom to three children, Grace, Joshua, and Sarah who she homeschools in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She's the author of two books, Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live on Purpose and Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life.

Website: www.laracasey.com

Facebook: @LaraCasey

Instagram:@LaraCasey

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Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

Who doesn’t love a perfectly placed hair bow in your child’s pigtails, I know I sure do! In this Special Edition Flourish episode, I interview Shunta Grant, creator and owner of Because of Zoe Designs, which designs handcrafted hair bows using premium fabrics. This attorney turned mompreneur shares with me her most successful marketing tactic (hint, a little teasing can go a long way), how she exchanged a living for a life, and the importance knowing who her business serves, what matters to those people, & why it matters to them.

This special edition episode offers a sneak peek at the content available in my signature Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop. These short & sweet guest interviews feature industry friends and I wanted to pull them out of the vault for you. They reference 2018, but are filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and marketing inspiration, I knew you needed to hear them.

Join us live in January for the 2019 Flourish 5-Day Marketing Workshop designed to help your business grow and thrive. Short on time, but big on action, this one hour a day workshop focuses on marketing strategy & action plans and will help propel your business forward. Sign up for the Wait List today!

Highlights:

1. The significance in communicating directly with your audience as a human and not as a company, as well as placing customers before product

2. What is a free way to gain more insight into your audience

3. When launching a product, what is the best bet for ensuring high conversion rates and why you need to put in the work on the front end to really maximize results

4. What is the ‘king’ of marketing in the coming year and how to utilize it best

5. What is Shunta’s antidote to fear and what she believes is our greatest superpower

People, Links, and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Shunta Grant is the creator and owner of Because of Zoe Design, host of the Business, Life & Joy podcast and a business educator. She believes that both your life and your business can be a great source of joy!

"It’s simple," she says. "Decide what you want your life to look like and then determine how your business will fit within that life, not the other way around."

Website: www.becauseofzoe.com

Facebook: Bozlovers Lounge

Instagram:@becauseofzoe

Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop

Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.
We'll choose one lucky reviewer each month to win a FREE GIFT!

Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

In this Special Edition episode, I interviewed Kathy Romero, the founder of Kathy Romero Weddings and Events, a small company that does impressive work all over the world! Kathy shared with me her marketing wins from the past year, plans for the future, and a misstep along the way to her success (never underestimate the need for space in your work schedule). She ends our interview with the encouragement to fellow mompreneurs to never stop dreaming big!

This special edition episode offers a sneak peek at the content available in my signature Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop. These short & sweet guest interviews feature industry friends and I wanted to pull them out of the vault for you. They reference 2018, but are filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and marketing inspiration, I knew you needed to hear them.

Join us live in January for the 2019 Flourish 5-Day Marketing Workshop designed to help your business grow and thrive. Short on time, but big on action, this one hour a day workshop focuses on marketing strategy & action plans and will help propel your business forward. Sign up for the Wait List today!

Highlights:

1. Kathy shares her brand’s greatest strengths (hint - honesty is truly the best policy)

2. How to maximize social media, while also respecting clients privacy   

3. Why zebras are her favorite animal and what they represent for her in her life

4. Why you need to put more emphasis into targeting your ideal client

5. Everyone gets discouraged sometimes, but we are all human and we have to keep learning and trying during this journey

People, Links, and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Kathy Romero is the Founder and Lead Planner for Kathy Romero Weddings and Events. With 20 years of experience in the event world, Kathy has planned and overseen some of the most elaborate installations, weddings, corporate events and social galas for a client list that includes celebrities, business tycoons, socialites, and royal families. She is the former CEO and Head Planner for Preston Bailey Designs where she worked with Preston on some of his most notable projects since 2012.

Known for her unique ability to provide clients with concierge-style luxury planning while maintaining a strong professional approachability, Kathy has developed a worldwide client base resulting in exceptional event execution on a global scale. Her love for design, fashion, art, and style has positioned her as a lifestyle expert and a source of inspiration for many.

For Kathy, there is no sweeter and higher title than that of a mother and wife. She understands that this incredible journey has been much more gratifying because of the love she shares with her family. This remarkable bond continually inspires her to do more, be more, live more, but above all give more.

Website: www.kathyromero.com

Facebook: Kathy Romero Weddings & Events

Instagram: @kathyromero

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Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.
We'll choose one lucky reviewer each month to win a FREE GIFT!

Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.

In this Special Edition episode, I interview Lindsay Teague Moreno, a serial entrepreneur and published author. We dive into her journey from a photographer to a multi-talented Jack Jill-of-all trades, who is making entrepreneurship a viable option for moms who want to share their talents and gifts with the world. She offers insightful advice from her experiences, including the value in planning your social media, and how to embrace what isn’t working in your business and how to fix it.

This special edition episode offers a sneak peek at the content available in my signature Flourish 5-Day Marketing Plan Workshop. These short & sweet guest interviews feature industry friends and I wanted to pull them out of the vault for you. They reference 2018, but are filled with so many nuggets of wisdom and marketing inspiration, I knew you needed to hear them.

Join us live in January for the 2019 Flourish 5-Day Marketing Workshop designed to help your business grow and thrive. Short on time, but big on action, this one hour a day workshop focuses on marketing strategy & action plans and will help propel your business forward. Sign up for the Wait List today!

Highlights:

1. Why authenticity and honesty in her brand has been her greatest strength

2. What is her super simple, almost cost-free marketing tactic that works every time  

3. How to break down a marketing campaign into smaller steps to achieve big results

4. Why giving yourself daily wins can be the difference between success and failure

People, Links, and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Lindsay Teague Moreno is a serial entrepreneur who built a multi-million dollar income in less than two years using her online platform only. She's also the author of Amazon Bestseller, Getting Noticed: A No-Nonsense Guide to Standing Out and Selling More for Momtrepreneurs Who 'Ain't Got Time for That.'

She prides herself on 3 things: the capacity to make a PB&J (on organic bread, of course) while writing an email, her ability to drop an impeccably-timed movie quote, and a willingness to be vulnerable and honest about what she's learned in business.

Lindsay lives with her husband, 3 little girls, and, because she's a glutton for punishment, a new puppy. Her dance moves and essential oil stash are the envy of Denver, Colorado, where Lindsay lives. One of those things are true.

Website: www.lindsayteaguemoreno.com

Facebook: @LTMauthor

Instagram: @lindsayteague

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Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-star, positive review RIGHT HERE.
We'll choose one lucky reviewer each month to win a FREE GIFT!

Amber Housley is a creative business and sweet life cultivator who founded her first business in 2007. Today, she's a Marketing Strategist for top creatives and influencers, producing hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue with her sales and launch strategies. Passionate about raising women to new heights, Amber shares her smart strategies with other women business owners through live and virtual trainings like the Flourish 5-day Marketing Plan Workshop and Inspired Retreat— an annual business gathering of women entrepreneurs. Her private Inspired Coterie Mastermind program is made for women want to run creative businesses efficiently, with joy, and without the expense of sacrificing family time.