The Cookbook: Recipes for Marketing & Business Success – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of The Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder welcomes M. Shannon Hernandez, a successful entrepreneur and organic marketer, to discuss her journey from teaching to running a nearly million-dollar business. They explore the importance of joy in business, the challenges of being a neurodivergent entrepreneur, and the strategies that have helped Shannon thrive. The conversation highlights the significance of storytelling, the need for support in entrepreneurship, and the ways to embrace one's unique strengths to foster innovation and success. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, discussing the emotional roller coaster that comes with running a business. They emphasize the importance of trusting the process during dips, practicing mindfulness, and maintaining a positive outlook. The discussion also covers practical strategies for planning and organization, particularly for neurodivergent individuals, and highlights the significance of finding one's unique differentiator in the market. The speakers share personal anecdotes and insights, creating a relatable and inspiring dialogue for entrepreneurs.

Chapters

00:01 Welcome to The Cookbook

00:47 M. Shannon's Journey to Podcasting

03:59 The Importance of Joy in Business

10:54 Transitioning from Teaching to Entrepreneurship

15:00 Embracing Neurodivergence in Business

19:52 Navigating ADHD and Business Strategies

28:12 Finding Joy and Engagement in Entrepreneurship

34:01 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster

36:19 Trusting the Process: Embracing Business Dips

39:23 Mindfulness in Business: Living in the Present

43:35 Structuring Success: The CEO Planning System

48:42 Finding Your Unique Differentiator

01:03:35 Connecting and Closing: Building Relationships

In this episode of The Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder interviews resilience coach Hannah Abad, who shares her journey from a high-achieving individual struggling with trauma and burnout to a successful coach helping others. Hannah discusses the impact of trauma on high achievers, her personal experiences with mental health, and the transformative process of healing. She outlines her coaching methodology, which focuses on three phases: Freedom, Foundation, and Future, emphasizing the importance of addressing emotional pain and reestablishing a healthy identity. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the themes of cultural boundaries, the importance of knowing one's 'why' in entrepreneurship, and the challenges and growth that come with being an entrepreneur. They delve into the significance of authenticity in both personal and professional realms, discussing how survival mechanisms can distort true authenticity. The conversation emphasizes the magnetic power of being genuine, the importance of truth-telling in communication, and the acceptance of imperfection as a pathway to personal growth. Ultimately, the speakers reflect on their personal journeys, expressing gratitude and the desire for freedom in their lives.

In this episode of The Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder welcomes Coco Madari, a versatile coach and creative entrepreneur. They discuss Coco's journey from escaping an abusive relationship to building a successful coaching business. The conversation explores themes of authenticity, the importance of supportive relationships, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Coco shares insights on personal growth, the challenges of navigating toxic relationships, and the significance of community in achieving sustainable success. In this conversation, Friday Austin discusses the importance of dismantling internalized oppression in business, emphasizing the need for accountability and integrity. She shares her journey of balancing her coaching business with her creative pursuits, highlighting the significance of aligning values in business relationships. Austin also differentiates herself in the crowded coaching market by embracing her multi-talented nature and strong anti-oppressive lens, ultimately advocating for a values-driven approach to entrepreneurship.

Join me as I talk to one of my favorite people in the world!

Stefanie Dougherty - whom I've endearingly nicknamed the vegan Joanna Gaines, is a plant-based cooking instructor and nutrition educator with a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University.

She founded Green Sage to teach busy people to cook healthful, delicious plant-based meals at home. Her message is that healthy cooking with wholesome ingredients can be incredibly flavorful and surprisingly simple.

Join Stefanie and me as we discuss her journey to her second successful run of entrepreneurship, and some of the wins and struggles that she's had.

There's also a special treat for all of y'all that listen to, or watch this ep!

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Scott Span, MSOD, CSM is a People Strategist,

Leadership Coach, Change and Transformation

Consultant, and CEO of Tolero Solutions. His work

is focused on people. Scott believes that people

are the greatest asset to any organization and that

happy employees make for happy customers.

If you haven't met Scott yet, and you're looking for a coach- you need to!

Join us and Scott and I discuss his journey and hear how he helps his clients.

Also- Scott and I both have ADHD so...squirrel!

Don't miss this fun, informative episode!

Join Amy and me as we talk about her journey to entrepreneurship!

Amy was born with the ability to see the biggest, brightest, most vibrant potential in everyone and everything she encounters. She combines that superpower with her GPS-Brain to help purpose-driven brands and founders create simple strategies and business models that let them scale their impact and revenue, without sacrificing the things that matter to them - like time, profitability, or client experience. Amy helps people work less and make more.

Join us and find out how!