In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with transformational coach, best-selling author, and podcast host, Cathy Heller. They discuss Cathy’s journey from a soul-searching trip to Jerusalem to becoming a successful podcaster and businesswoman, the importance of finding purpose, creating a fulfilling life, and balancing motherhood and career, as well as importance of authenticity and being present in one's journey Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Cathy's background and journey from a soul-searching trip to Jerusalem to becoming a successful podcaster and businesswoman

• Insights on finding purpose, creating a fulfilling life, and balancing motherhood and career

• Discussion on the importance of authenticity, authenticity, and being present in one's journey

• Exploration of the common challenges individuals face in pursuing their goals, such as fear of failure and self-doubt

• Insights from Cathy on the power of mindfulness, meditation, and mastering the mind to overcome obstacles

• Reframing thoughts and beliefs to cultivate courage and alignment in business and life

• Cathy's perspective on the importance of authenticity and empathy in building meaningful connections and relationships

• Discussion on letting go of the need for external validation and embracing one's unique voice and purpose

• Insights on the power of love and acceptance in navigating challenges and serving others authentically

• To learn more or connect with Cathy visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 

• How To Plan Your Business

• The Coaches Pricing Calculator 

• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

Links Mentioned

Cathy Heller’s Website

Cathy Heller’s Instagram

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram 

In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with parenting and host of The Parenting Reframe podcast, Albiona Rakipi. They discuss the challenges and triggers parents face in today's world, the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's own parenting style, and the uniqueness of each child-parent relationship and the significance of parental intuition. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Kelsey’s personal journey with Albiona and highlights Albiona’s expertise in parenting and building a successful business

• The challenges and triggers parents face in today's world

• Emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's own parenting style

• The concept of "mastering the pause" to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively

• The uniqueness of each child-parent relationship and the significance of parental intuition

• Albiona’s  journey from being a teacher to a successful parenting coach

• Her initial reluctance towards social media and how she eventually embraced platforms like TikTok

• The unexpected viral success of her TikTok video on parenting, leading to significant growth in her audience and business

• The importance of consistency and authenticity in content creation

• The value of setting personal goals and staying true to one's values while building a business

• The need to pause and check in with oneself amidst the chaos of daily life

• Insights on maintaining balance and identifying what truly matters in both parenting and business endeavors

• To learn more or connect with Albiona visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 

• How To Plan Your Business

• The Coaches Pricing Calculator 

• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

Links Mentioned

Albiona Rakipi’s’ Website

Albiona Rakipi’s Instagram

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram 

In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with mindset coach, Helen Henley. They discuss Helen's expertise in flow and productivity, define flow as a state where full attention is on a task, mental load decreases, and one is challenged and present, as well as the misconception that flow requires a high level of challenge. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Helen's background and her journey into coaching

• Helen’s scholarship and coaching experience

• Emphasize Helen's expertise in flow and productivity

• Define flow as a state where full attention is on a task, mental load decreases, and one is challenged and present

• Mihai Csikszentmihalyi's definition of flow

• Discuss the misconception that flow requires a high level of challenge

• The importance of finding the right level of challenge for flow

• Explain how the challenge can be relative to individual skills

• Explore ways to hack flow by finding motivation

• Share the idea of recording audio notes for specific people as a motivator

• Mention the importance of identifying what truly motivates you

• Introduce the concept of an autotelic personality

• How identifying your autotelic motivations can help you get into a flow state

• Discuss the significance of aligning your flow with your motivations

• The surprising statistic that a 4% challenge is ideal for entering a flow state

• How the 4% challenge can be relative and evolve over time

• Highlight the need to identify your personal 4% challenge

• To learn more or connect with Kelsey, visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 

• How To Plan Your Business

• The Coaches Pricing Calculator 

• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

Links Mentioned

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram

Today’s episode is all about setting goals that will create momentum and change in your life. I delve into how amazing goals are, but also how they can be so hard to follow through (especially as the mom of two spirited kiddos). So in this week's episode, we’re talking all about setting goals that both excite and inspire you as we step into the new year. Join me on this journey of keto cookies, almond flour, and monthly goals as we start off 2021!

What we’re talking about...

• Every type of flour and sugar imaginable!
• Stepping into the new year with goals that will guide you
• 2021: The Year of Growth
• What you want your life to look like in 6 months
• Discovering the goals that excite and inspire you
• A small list of big goals vs a big list of small goals
• Goals to help your business grow in the way you want it to
• Kelsey’s Ripple Effect Goal
• Looking at the big picture rather than the small details
• Getting excited for the goals you’ve set

 LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey Murphy Instagram

We’re back this week with another amazing episode featuring a truly inspiring guest. This week we’re joined by Ashley Stahl, former counter-terrorism professional now career coach, who shows us how important it is to find the right career for you. Ashley shares her story of self-discovery and her secrets to understanding the core skill set within each of us. Join us as Ashley and I dive into and break down the steps to creating your dream career. 

What we’re talking about…

• How Ashley went from counter-terrorism to career coaching
• Why it’s important to find the career that best fits you
• Asking for feedback when you’re stuck in limbo
• What it means to discover your Core Skill Set
• Ashley’s 10 Core Skill Sets (a sneak peak into her upcoming book!) 
• Utilizing the people around you to figure out your strengths
• Learning to embrace the things you’re great at instead of avoiding them 
• Trying out different things before choosing the right one for you
• The importance of holding your career lightly so it doesn’t hold you back
• Remembering that changing your career doesn’t mean you’re starting over

LINKS MENTIONED

Ashley Stahl Website

Ashley Stahl Instagram

Ashley Stahl Book

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a coach? Well look no further, because today’s episode is all about coaching. If you’ve ever wanted to take the next step and become a coach, here’s your sign. Coaching is a profession that isn’t for everyone, but through this episode I hope to help you decide if this is what you want to do. So let’s dive into the crazy world of coaching together!

What we’re talking about...

• What does a coach do? 
• What it means to be a successful coach
• Honing in on your skillset to focus your business
• Showing your talent rather than your certifications
• The importance of client referrals and feedback for your brand
• Understanding that coaching is a two way street 
• Masterclasses, workshops, and virtual programs 
• Navigating the wild, wild west of coaching
• Becoming a coach because you want to make a difference
• Why the world needs wonderful coaches

LINKS MENTIONED

Mastermind Website

Kelsey Murphy Instagram

Today’s episode is a raw behind-the-scenes look at our mastermind retreat! This was an amazing experience for me and everyone involved. Today we’ll take a look at some of the activities we did, the newness of a virtual retreat, and the emotional moments throughout the day. I am so grateful for my community and I cannot wait to do this again with you! 

What we’re talking about...

• A quick check in to see how we’re all doing 
• The crazy reality we’re living in
• Taking time to figure out what you want to do in life
• Learning to have the courage to try something new
• Taking on a 2020 virtual retreat 
• The amazing experiences shared during the day
• Cheese boards! Cheese boards! Cheese boards!
• Finding a community you can count on
• Actively looking for the good in 2020
• Moving forward even when the world is stopped

Today’s episode is all about reorganizing your life. And if you’re anything like me, you need this! So tune in as I welcome Operation Organization guru and self-proclaimed dance party enthusiast, Katrina Teeple. We’re talking about how something as simple as reorganizing one drawer can change your whole mood. Join me and Katrina as we dive into the importance of living clutter free in every aspect of your life.  

What we’re talking about...

• The messy stack of books in my daughter’s room
• Getting past the overwhelm of organizing
• Organizing just one drawer a day to stay on track 
• Why learning to organize can change your whole outlook on life
• Figuring out your “why” and sticking to it
• Deciding to organize for you and only you
• Why organizing is an excellent form of self-care
• Anyone can learn to be organized and live clutter free 
• Finding fun ways to get your family involved
• Only keeping the best of the best so you can get rid of the rest

LINKS MENTIONED

Katrina Teeple Instagram 

Katrina Teeple Website

Today’s episode is coming to you straight from my bed...that’s right! I’m so excited to bring you this recap episode of my program Podcast with Soul. We’re going to review and unpack the launch of this product; the good, the bad, we’re talking about it all! Plus some inspiration for you if you’re nervous about starting something that you’ve always wanted to do! Join us this week as we dive into Podcast with Soul and get excited about starting a journey of your own! 

What we’re talking about...

• The truth about launching a program
• How and why I got started with Podcast with Soul
• Creating memorable content for you and your listeners
• Brainstorming and getting it done!
• Using your resources and connections to help you get started
• Deciding what you want to guide you in your journey
• Knowing that even when you make mistakes, it will still be great
• Attracting people who want the same experience as you
• The importance of making time for yourself to breathe and relax

LINKS MENTIONED

Podcast with Soul

Kelsey Murphy Instagram

Today’s episode is raw, emotional, and so real. My fellow mom, boss lady, and amazing friend Kelly Leveque joins us. Kelly is a celebrity nutritionist, recent podcast extraordinaire, and a returning guest to Whiskey & Work. Today Kelly and I share emotional stories from 2020, and we dive deep into our personal lives...giving you a peek behind the scenes and into our hearts. If you’re struggling or in need of a reset, stick around and hang with two friends, as we have a conversation about what’s really important. 

What we’re talking about...

• The emotional and draining year for everyone
• How Kelly balanced family and work during a difficult time
• Abbreviating instead of cancelling, the 2020 mantra 
• Why it’s important to keep going even when you want to give up
• Pushing through for the people you love the most
• Finding the balance between vulnerability and privacy
• Saying yes to opportunities because you definitely can do it!
• Being ok with the idea that some things you do may not be perfect
• Learning to trust yourself and believe in the work you’re doing
• Becoming the successful person you’ve always wanted to be

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelly Leveque Website

If you do not love your job...I have an amazing guest for you today! Author and head talent developer for CVS, Ted Fleming, joins us this week to share his creativity and brilliant ideas to help you take your life where you want it to go. Ted and I discuss the simple steps to finding the right career for you. Join us in our conversation challenging you to find the spark that changes your life for the better. 

What we’re talking about...

• Exploring jobs without fear
• Taking your journey slow to understand the opportunities available 
• Learning how to make decisions that are beneficial to you
• Finding work that excites and inspires you
• Testing the waters before fully jumping in
• The importance of loving your job so you never work a day in your life
• Taking a step back to gain perspective 
• A new way of measuring your successes
• Rewriting your resume to reflect your skills more authentically
• Knowing that where you start may not be where you end up

LINKS MENTIONED

Ted Fleming Website

This week’s episode is absolutely amazing featuring the boss lady, best selling author, and breathwork extraordinaire Samantha Skelly. Today is all about resetting yourself and resetting your mindset to create positive change in your life. Samantha and I spend time breaking down the hurdles that hold us back in our everyday lives and how to embrace the stress they give us. Join us as we dive into the world of breathwork with a hands on exercise from Samantha herself. 

What we’re talking about...

• Learning to prioritize the meaningful things in your life
• Resetting yourself throughout the week to be more present
• Samantha’s inspiring journey to best selling author
• The dynamics of breathwork & implementing it into your daily routine
• Working on feeling safe and secure in your body
• The “Tri-Active Breath”
• Tapping into the creativity that already exists within you
• What we’re told to do v.s. what we should do
• Why the simplest things can make the biggest difference
• Getting stronger through the struggle and our unnecessary suffering 

LINKS MENTIONED

Samantha Skelly Website

Hungry for Happiness

Samantha Skelly Instagram

In this week’s episode, we’re bringing Alyssa Rosenheck back on the show to talk all about her new book “The New Southern Style.” In this candid conversation, we break down the importance of creativity in connecting us and transcending a vision (plus so many more amazing nuggets of wisdom). Alyssa shares her personal experience growing up in the South and how we can tap into this new movement centered around community, creativity and connection. It’s jam packed, but it’s such an amazing episode that I am so excited for you to listen to. 

What we’re talking about...

• Alyssa’s personal experience growing up in the South
• The mission of the book “The New Southern Style” 
• How someone launches a book during COVID-19
• Tips on how to manage your energy throughout this time
• How someone leaves their corporate job to start a passion when they have no idea what that passion is
• How to transform an intolerant culture in the South
• How to birth love and empathy in a very conflicted area of the country
• Actionable steps you can take to foster your own creativity
• The importance of reminding yourself that you are doing a great job in such tricky circumstances
• The value of letting your creativity guide to you try new things

LINKS MENTIONED

Alyssa’s Website

Alyssa’s book, “The New Southern Style”

Alyssa’s Instagram

In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with Harmony Slater, a former client, dear friend, and well known spiritual wellness coach and yoga instructor. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance as busy moms, the importance of embracing different seasons of life, and finding joy in small moments and not waiting for "perfect" balance. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Kelsey's experience with a life coach that transformed her perspective on emotions.

• The importance of self-acceptance and embracing one's unique traits.

• The motivation behind Kelsey's decision to become a personal and professional coach.

• Harmony and Kelsey discuss the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance.

• Kelsey's insights into her own personality and how she manages her schedule.

• The importance of prioritizing life, laughing, and enjoying time with loved ones.

• Finding joy in small moments and not waiting for "perfect" balance.

• Reflecting on the impact of working in the advertising industry.

• Discuss the concept of seasons in life

• Sharing personal anecdotes and experiences related to seasons.

• Dealing with the never-ending to-do list as an entrepreneur.

• The power of delegation and seeking support to maintain balance.

• The role of self-reflection, personal development, and worthiness in business.

• The connection between personal growth and building a successful coaching business.

• To learn more or connect with Kelsey, visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 

• How To Plan Your Business

• The Coaches Pricing Calculator 

• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

Links Mentioned

Harmony Slater’s Website

Harmony Slater’s Instagram

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram

This week’s episode is absolutely amazing and so important on our journey to motherhood. Today we’re talking with scientist and university professor Dr. Cleopatra, a pioneer in the intersection of reproductive health. There are so many unanswered questions in the ever changing world of pregnancy and fertility, and our goal today is to make this topic a little less confusing for you. 

What we’re talking about...

• Dr. Cleopatra and her life’s mission of reproductive health education
• An introduction to the tricky topic of Epigenetics
• 3 simple things to implement into your life to boost your overall health
• Learning to focus on internal factors rather than external ones
• Universal experiences felt by all women (you’re not alone!)
• Learning to constantly reevaluate your family and partnership’s values
• Focusing on the primemester to better prepare for pregnancy
• The good and the bad, breaking down “The Pill”
• Education is the key to knowing and understanding your body
• Debunking stigmas that come with talking about fertility and pregnancy 
• How what you eat affects your overall and reproductive health 

LINKS MENTIONED

Dr. Cleopatra Website

Dr. Cleopatra Instagram

Dr. Cleopatra Masterclass

Today’s episode is a short but important one! If you’re on the fence about a class, or struggling to find time to grow your passions, just say yes! When you choose to take a class or to join a program, it’s not just about the content, it’s about the relationships you will make with those around you. You’re saying yes to a world of opportunities that don’t come around that often, so listen to your heart and take that leap of faith.

What we’re talking about...

• Learning to listen to your heart and just say yes for you
• That tugging feeling telling you to do something you never thought you could
• No matter your skill set, you can come together with others and learn
• How a strong system of support will give you confidence in your ideas
• Even when your schedule is busy, there’s always time for your passions

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey Murphy Instagram

Today’s episode is a short but important one! If you’re on the fence about a class, or struggling to find time to grow your passions, just say yes! When you choose to take a class or to join a program, it’s not just about the content, it’s about the relationships you will make with those around you. You’re saying yes to a world of opportunities that don’t come around that often, so listen to your heart and take that leap of faith.

What we’re talking about...

• Learning to listen to your heart and just say yes for you
• That tugging feeling telling you to do something you never thought you could
• No matter your skill set, you can come together with others and learn
• How a strong system of support will give you confidence in your ideas
• Even when your schedule is busy, there’s always time for your passions

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey Murphy Instagram

Today’s episode features a truly incredible guest and I am so pumped to introduce you to her! Gina Devee is an example of a strong woman who went from her parent’s couch in Detroit to being a successful coach in LA. And just like the title says we talk about embracing the inner queen inside all of us, and I don’t just mean the pink and sparkly kind. So if you’re looking for inspiration or a pick me up, stick around and join Gina and I for this amazing conversation. 

What we’re talking about...

• The story of Queen Esther and how she fulfilled her destiny
• Stepping into your role to contribute to the greater good
• Why it’s important to have a great sense of humor on our journey of life
• Giving ourselves and others the space to live the best lives we can
• Finding relationships where there is an equal amount of give and take
• Embracing our ability as women to become visionaries
• Gina’s mantra that “Queen’s don’t do overwhelm”
• Changing a simple routine can change how you live you life
• Knowing the negative archetypes and tips to you stay away from them
• Letting go of that defeatist attitude to thank the universe for placing you where you are 

LINKS MENTIONED

Divine Living by Gina Devee

The Audacity to Be Queen by Gina Devee

Gina Devee Instagram

This week’s episode is one of my favorites that we’ve ever recorded! I'm so freaking excited to introduce you to communications guru and Ted Talk Expert Bronwyn Saglimbeni. Today Bronwyn and I dive deep into the importance of discovering the best version of yourself so that you can truly shine. Plus understanding that learning to communicate well is the key to making your life the best it can be. 

What we’re talking about...

• Bronwyn’s Sicilian revelation that changed her life.
• The Three Year Manifesto Bronwyn and Kelsey swear by.
• Stripping away the parts of your job that make you unhappy before cutting out. 
• Bronwyn’s Game Changers and Gottas.
• The importance of your pre-game ritual.
• Systematically setting yourself up for success.
• Navigating between big Me and little me. 
• Letting go of the self-deprecating thoughts that hold you back.
• Using this time to be a listener and learner as we evaluate our privilege. 
• Learning to strive for connection rather than perfection. 

LINKS MENTIONED

Subscribe to Bronwyn Saglimbeni 

Bronwyn Saglimbeni Website 

Bronwyn Saglimbeni Instagram

I'm so pumped to bring you this episode that comes straight from the mouth of one of my B-Schoolers! This episode is all about choosing the best business role models that cater to your needs and goals. I also talk about my process of selecting and embracing the mentors and masterminds in my life. Every path to success is different and it's all about finding the one that works for you. 

What we’re talking about...

• Why this year’s B-School experience was so special
• How I built a business with a strong flow
• The next steps you should take to grow your business
• Evaluating your strengths and weaknesses as you move forward
• Reflecting on the people you want in your life that motivate you 
• What I did to bring joy back into my work (through my products)
• The importance of educating yourself on your business goals
• Why surrounding yourself with experts makes all the difference
• Taking that first step to achieving your benchmark goals
• Mentors and masterminds can be anyone that inspires you to do better

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B-School with Marie Forleo

Marie Forleo Website

Calling all my fellow pj wearing working from home friends...this one’s for you! In today’s episode we’re talking with Laura Belgray, a copy writing genius and founder of Talking Shrimp by Laura Belgray.  Laura shares her amazing story working in TV and as a freelancer while offering up insight on how to truly look forward to what you do. Today we’re diving into the ways that you can do your dream job all from the comfort of your couch. And why you should never settle for anything that’s not fully and wholeheartedly you. 

What we’re talking about...

• How to make six figures without leaving your couch
• The importance of finding your vision to guide your business idea
• Why you should never settle for a job that doesn’t excite you
• There will always be more than one way to achieve the success you’re looking for 
• The secret to being a leader (as a follower)
• Laura’s three V’s of business: Volume, Visibility, & Velocity
• Learning to say no to opportunities that don’t fire you up
• Why you should work hard for you and only you
• Why it’s ok to be picky about the work you want to do
• And knowing that just because someone says you should doesn’t mean you have to

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Talking Shrimp by Laura Belgray

Laura Belgray Twitter

Laura Belgray Instagram

Marie Forleo’s Website

Today’s episode features award winning entrepreneur, host of Glambition Radio and The Trust business coach, Ali Brown. Ali has also been featured on ABC’s Secret Millionaire and is teaching women the mindset shifts they need to make to step into a business that makes money. If all of that is not enough, she’s the mom to 7 year old twins! Ali is sharing her secret to obtaining the mindset shifts you need to grow your business to 7 figures and what excellence burnout is and how to grow into your genius zone. 

What we’re talking about...

• How shifting your mindset can bring positive change to your business
• Starting to think not about what you see, but what you really want
• Being able to be flexible with your business model
• Advice on how to grow from 6 figures and out of “purgatory”
• Insisting on your right to make endeavours enjoyable
• Realizing that not everyone is on social media
• There is always more than one formula to achieve success
• Why this era is the end of the Influencer
• The importance and value of your contribution to your business
• What “Excellence Burnout” really means

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Ali Brown’s Website 

Glambition Radio

Ali Brown’s Instagram

We Lead Live 

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Today’s episode is about celebrating growth and really just celebrating you. I’m here to tell you that the COVID blues are real and they are HARD, but today we’re talking about the small victories...whether it be getting out of bed this morning or finally doing last week’s laundry. And sometimes it just takes a walk (even if it’s forced) to realize how far you’ve come. 

What you’re going to hear…

• Tools you can use to handle the COVID Blues

• A few ways that I feel overwhelmed even if it goes my way

• Why the small victories matter just as much as the big ones

• Shifting the focus from what you should have done to what you accomplished

• Why I’m thankful for the special moments with the people I love

• The 5 Year Check In walk around the neighborhood (trust me...It works)

• How you can use this time to think about “what’s next?” 

• Learning to celebrate the growth in every aspect of our lives

• Saying “yes” to today and to the challenges it will bring

• And even if today sucks...at least you have clean underwear

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Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram

Today’s episode shares inspiring stories and wisdom that these epic Black entrepreneurs have brought to the podcast 4 AMAZING guests and all of the wisdom they have brought to the podcast. In honor of the Black Lives Matter movement, we are compiling episodes featuring guests like Justin Michael Williams, Teneshia Jackson Warner, Ahiyana Angel, and Keenya Kelly. These conversations are so good, and I think that they will enrich your lives, just as they’ve done to mine. Warning: they’re gonna be raw and real, but SO powerful. So sit back and relax, and get ready to listen in to this meaningful (and inspiring) episode. 

Teneshia Jackson Warner, Award-winning Multicultural Marketing Expert & Author of The Big Stretch

Teneshia is the founder and CEO of EGAMI Group, a leading multicultural marketing and communications firm, and shares her journey of creating a business and what it took to figure out what she wanted to do. When you’re in the corporate world and want to find yourself, it can be so hard to dream and discover your passions -- but Teneshia is breaking it down so we can do exactly that. 

Justin Michael Williams, Author of Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide For The Rest Of Us & Top 20 Recording Artist

Justin is giving us all the tools to meditate in order to connect our passions and dreams in this ever-changing and complicated world. He presents meditation in a new way where there’s less zen and more of a way to find your passion and discover what you should be focusing on next and doing in your life. 

Keenya Kelly, CEO and Founder of Return of the Curls and Keenya Kelly LLC & Inspirational Speaker

This conversation is a heavy one… but let me tell you -- it’s an eye opening one. Keenya has so kindly offered herself to be a bridge between White people and Black people, talk about racism, and provide ways to navigate these tricky waters.

Ahiyana Angel, Host of the “Switch, Pivot, or Quit” Podcast & Former NBA Marketer

Ahiyana is breaking down how to tap into a sense of courage and fearlessness, step outside of your comfort zone and push yourself to those boundaries that you thought you couldn’t possibly pass. 

What we’re talking about

• How to become self-aware and recognize your skillset
• The importance of creating partnerships that are a win-win
• Utilizing meditation in your business to create your vision
• How to switch, pivot, or quit in your career
• How to conquer the feeling of unfulfillment
• What is means to be an ally
• Actionable steps we can take to make a difference (spoiler: they’re simpler than you may think)

LINKS MENTIONED

• See Tenishia’s Full Episode Here...Author of The Big Stretch Helps You Identify What Kind of “Dreamer” You Are {Featuring Teneshia Jackson Warner} - Episode #113 
• See Justin’s Full Episode Here...A Meditation Guide For The Rest Of Us {Featuring Author Justin Michael Williams} - Episode #112 
• See Ahyiana’s Full Episode Here...How To "Switch, Pivot, or Quit" With Podcast Host & Former NBA Marketer {Ahyiana Angel} - Episode #40

See Keenya’s Full Episode Here...Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly}

In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey emphasizes the idea of achieving significant results in small time increments. She discusses applying this concept to parenting and quality time with kids as well as applying it to business and podcasting. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Kelsey shares her excitement about the recent three-day business summit for coaches

• Emphasize the importance of saying yes to intuitive hits

• Highlight the success and impact of the summit

• Kelsey's personal journey from the corporate world to coaching

• Talk about the desire for work-life balance and making a good income

• Emphasize the idea of achieving significant results in small time increments (5, 10, 15 minutes)

• Use examples like doing crunches for five minutes daily and its cumulative effect

• Relate this concept to parenting and spending quality time with kids

• Mention the importance of quality over quantity in relationships.

• Apply the same concept to business and podcasting

• Expand on the concept of consistency in small actions

• Highlight the idea that businesses are built five minutes at a time

• Emphasize the potential for creating deep relationships with just five minutes of intentional, thoughtful interaction

• Kelsey's personal commitment to spending quality time with her children

• Encourage listeners to connect with loved ones, friends, or partners for just five minutes

• Stress the significance of consistency in building relationships

• To learn more or connect with Kelsey, visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 

• How To Plan Your Business

• The Coaches Pricing Calculator 

• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

Links Mentioned

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram 

Today’s episode is going to give you some awesome advice on how to keep going even when it feels hard in the midst of Covid scaries, quarantining with kiddos, dismantling white supremacy and more. I’m sharing my personal experiences (some highs and some lows…. Spoiler alert: I kill a few caterpillars) and how I’m staying motivated (even when I don’t want to).  This is another personal episode, that touches on my business, my home life, and gives you some inspirational nuggets of wisdom.

What you’re going to hear...

• A crazy, hilarious story about killing caterpillars with my toddler (you guys, it’s worth listening to) 

• Your next MUST purchase item on Amazon 

• How I handle feeling like a failure (as a mom & in my business) 

• A few secrets about how scared I can feel sometimes 

• A simple 15-minute exercise I do EVERY SINGLE DAY (and you should to)

• The main reason you don’t feel productive (or proud of yourself) 

• Some BIG & small goals you should set for yourself this season 

• How empathizing with other people can change your life

• Recognizing when you need to slow down

• And a reminder that we can do hard things

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram

If you liked this podcast you’ll love this one: 

Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly} and A New Way To Talk About White Privilege {Featuring Ahyiana Angel}

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Today’s episode is giving you a behind-the-scenes look… almost a peek inside my heart...as to what the last few weeks have looked like dealing with COVID, racism, my kiddos, my hurting heart, and my hope for a historical and BEAUTIFUL future. This is a personal episode, so be ready for me to bare my soul. 

What we’re talking about

• How I’m struggling with this racism conversation
• What my “Anti-racism google doc” includes
• Definitions we should ALL know (that I honestly, didn’t understand till now) 
• How I’m involving my kids in the conversation about racism (spoiler alert… it’s tough) 
• When I’m giving myself grace, and when I’m pushing myself harder
• How to not get depressed about the current situation and still be involved
• Specific topics I’m focusing on to form my own educated opinions
• How I began researching systemic racism and how that’s changed me
• Why this so important to me… and should it be important to you?  
• The impact I want to leave for my children 
• And a few final words of motivation and inspiration for the coming week 

LINKS MENTIONED

Trudy Lebron’s Workshop on “Showing Up to Serve” 

If you liked this podcast you’ll love this one: Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly} and A New Way To Talk About White Privilege {Featuring Ahyiana Angel}

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Today’s podcast episode is such an important one… and I’m so thrilled to have listeners who actually want to dig deep into how to be a better person. Up this week, we’re tackling the tricky waters of white privilege.  The last month has been riddled with riots, protests, and really hard conversations about systemic racism in the US.  Woah - that got heavy for a second… and to be fair - IT’S A HEAVY TOPIC.  But a meaningful one, that I hope in my heart of hearts to become more educated on…. hence, our incredible guest, Ahyiana Angel’s, breaking it down for us today. 

I adore Ahyiana. She is the founder of Mayzie Media, and her mission is to be a chief encourager to the millennial woman.  We’ve had her on before to talk business… now we’re talking more about life.  Before I go into anything else… WARNING: It’s gonna be messy… but it’s also going to be real. 

What you’ll learn today… 

• How can we understand and unpack white privilege?
• Why this topic is hard for me, and what I think when I hear that word. 
• Ahiyanas point of view on white privilege with an AMAZING analogy we should ALL know. 
• Why is it so hard to talk about white privilege?
• How can we talk about this topic without getting too personal? NOTE: Dinner table convo. 
• Ahyiana’s (an educated black business woman) view on the current state of affairs in the US. 
• Some BIG sweeping generalizations people are making about black and white people. 
• Emotions like anger and sadness that come from having these difficult conversations. 
• I share some things I’ve been nervous to discuss that might inspire you to take a step back and examine yourself differently. 
• I also discuss a conversation I had about white privilege being different for men and women. 
• As lastly, what role do we want to play as white females in society today? 

LINKS MENTIONED

Ahyiana Angel’s Website

Ahyiana Angel’s Facebook

Ahyiana Angel’s Instagram

If you liked this podcast you’ll love this one: Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly}

Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Who's Lives Matter Featuring Keenya Kelly

Let's talk about some crazy times, shall we? Today's podcast episode is so important. Keenya Kelly comes on the show to answer some of the toughest questions about race, rioting, and so much more.

To be honest, I was a little hesitant and scared to jump on this podcast because this is a really tricky conversation. The last few weeks have been so eye opening for me on the things I don't know when it comes to racism. But I promise to be honest about what I am learning every single day and the stories I am hearing. I still have so far to go and so much to learn, which is why I am so grateful for Keenya.

Keenya is amazing. She is hysterical, kind, transparent, and honest. She has so graciously offered herself to be a bridge between White people and Black people, talking about racism, and the ways that we can move forward and navigate these tricky waters. Before I go into anything else… WARNING: It’s gonna be messy… but it’s also going to be real. 

Here’s what you’ll find out today… 

• When you address your Black friends… do you call them Black or African American? 
• Keenya’s thoughts on who is rioting vs who is protesting… and are they the same people?
• What does it mean being an ally, and how can you start being one? 
• The difference between AllLivesMatter vs. BlackLivesMatter
• What exactly is “white centering”.
• What it was like for Keenya to go to a friend's “redneck” party. 
• How Kelsey is handling the new world of racism in her family. 
• Keenya & Kelsey’s opinion on police brutality.  
• A few really GOOD things that we see coming out of this
• And also, a few really actionable things that we can take part in, to make a difference.

LINKS MENTIONED

Keenya Kelly’s website

Keenya Kelly’s Facebook

Keenya Kelly’s Instagram

Keenya Kelly TikTok

Chalene Johnson’s Website

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Satya Scainetti is the founder and designer of Satya Jewelry and has collaborated with some well-known people, such as Marie Forleo, Courteney Cox, Patricia Arquette, Christy Turlington, Gabby Bernstein, and Yoga Girl Rachel Brathen to name a few. Satya’s journey didn’t start in jewelry and her name wasn’t even her name 18 years ago. Through a retreat in the Bahamas 20 years ago, Satya found her calling which has led to a business that is purposeful, philanthropic and successful. Satya is sharing her story, how listening to your gut can be life changing and her #1 tool for success. 

You’re going to be inspired to give back and find your purpose. 

What we’re talking about

• Satya’s Journey To Discovering Her Passion From Yoga To Jewelry
•  How Following Your Passion Leads To Success
• How Gratitude Can Change Your Outlook On Life

Satya’s Journey To Discovering Her Passion From Yoga To Jewelry

Satya has her degree in social work and was a social worker who became disenchanted with her job. She tried being a preschool teacher but found she wasn’t making the impact she wanted, so she embarked on a 35 day teaching course in the Bahamas where she meditated, practiced yoga and ate vegetarian food. It was on that trip that she had a dream that she was destined to design jewelry and donate money for children around the world. 18 years ago, Satya launched Satya Jewelry, the first yoga inspired jewelry line that is meaningful, inspiring and gives back to nonprofits. She collaborates with likeminded people and has a focus on giving back to children. 

How Following Your Passion Leads To Success

Launching a business and finding your passion might appear to be like water and oil in many ways, but it’s the obstacles we put in our own way of needing money to launch a business that is really what’s standing in our way. Satya launched her business with $10,000 and the power of being fearless. She was incorporated within a week and started making money immediately. We all have the answers inside us, but we don’t make the time to get quiet and listen to them. 

Your first goal should be to stay true to your mission first and foremost. Satya wanted to create jewelry that covered all truths and found her gift. Find your gift, the thing that you’re most passionate about and build it. You will find that it’s much easier to solve the business problems than it is to be brave enough to pursue what you want to do. Once you figure out what it is you want to do, discover the unique part that sets you apart from anyone else in the world doing what you’re doing and expand on it. For Satya, that was becoming the first yoga inspired jewelry designer. 

Satya also says you have to be flexible and let go of tunnel vision. The universe might have a different plan for you, but that could end up being much larger than you are even imagining. Trust that the doors will open where you need them to in order to move forward in your business and know that it’s ok when you make a wrong business move. Learn from it, grow from it and know that everything doesn’t have to be perfect. 

How Gratitude Can Change Your Outlook On Life

Satya starts her day in the same way every day and shares how this #1 tool can change your outlook on life. She wakes up at least 30 minutes before her twin 11 year old sons and lights a candle. After a few deep breaths, she connects to her inner power, her source and tells herself that she will be fine. She asks herself what she’s grateful for because by starting out in gratitude, the outside things aren’t as powerful as they seem. Connect with yourself, what you’re grateful for and your outlook on life will change for the positive. 

Have you found your passion that is leading you to success?

LINKS MENTIONED

Satya Jewelry

Satya’s Instagram

You might recognize Kara Elise, host of celebrity wellness parties from her previous interview where she compared her previous relationships to various foods. Now, Kara has not only met her cheeseburger, but is engaged to him! West Point Grad, former NFL Draft Pick, and motivational speaker, Caleb Campbell is joining Kara on today’s episode and we are talking about their journey to finding themselves and then each other. What began as two single people who were on separate journeys has turned into a couple who are working together and have launched a podcast that is asking all the right questions. Between curating dinner parties to creating spaces for people to feel more understood, this couple is changing lives and encouraging people to lead their lives in a way that serves them.

You have to be your own cheeseburger, because someone else isn’t the answer to your hunger.

What we’re talking about

• Kara & Caleb’s Journeys To Finding Themselves, Then Each Other
•  Living A Life Unattached To “Things”
• The Importance Of Finding Value & Giving Value

Kara & Caleb’s Journeys to Finding Themselves, Then Each Other

Kara and Caleb’s journeys were similar in that they were both working on themselves in order to make space for the right person to come into their lives. One of the keys in that was for them to accept their lives where they were at that moment. Caleb describes it as a journey of where you are, accepting it and a journey of letting go. It’s about acceptance of your life and that if it were to never change, being ok with that. 

Kara and Caleb attended the same writing workshop together and on day 1, Kara had decided she was content with her life as it was and Caleb opened up to everyone by crying. Both knew that they had to trust that the universe was for them and that being vulnerable would allow for inner healing. 

Caleb’s former life involved the NFL, but it had not been about the NFL.  It had been a time of finding significance. Looking back, he realizes that by looking for significance, he wonders when he was actually robbed of it in the first place, needing to search for it. 

Living A Life Unattached To “Things”

As most couples do, Kara and Caleb have discussed money. Neither of them have felt it was a priority because it’s always been taken care of, but money is something we want to control, hold onto and figure out. The same can be said about eating disorders. It’s not about the food, but about feeling safe and in control. Both are used as coping mechanisms. Kara and Caleb don’t want to live life attached to “things” or things looking a certain way, whether it’s relationships, money or anything else.

The Importance Of Finding Value & Giving Value

Value begets value. Caleb shares that every time you give value, value will be returned to you, therefore you can make amazing things happen every single day by what you do. In order to bring value, you need to come from a place of operating out of the present and with a want to continuously grow and evolve. 

Caleb and Kara have done the inner work and healing and want to offer it externally, which is why they launched their new podcast. It’s not about finding answers in life, but about asking the right questions. Every question leads to the journey of answering that question. 

Are you asking the right questions of yourself?

LINKS MENTIONED

EP 64: Being Single In Your 30’s A Book Called Toast & Finding Your Freedom In The Kitchen {with Kara Elise}

Kara and Caleb

Kara Elise’s Instagram

Caleb Campbell’s Instagram

There is information overload right now with all things coronavirus related and it can seem overwhelming. We are getting some clear do’s and don’ts from Dr. Ben Johnston and his wife, Alyssa Rosenheck (she’s been on the podcast before!). We are getting Dr. Ben’s medical point of view after talking to numerous doctors and reading a lot of research. We are also hearing from Alyssa who is an interiors and architectural photographer and sharing her views as a business owner who is anticipating a book tour in the fall. Disclosure: Dr. Ben is an ear, nose and throat surgeon, not an epidemiologist or virologist. The views expressed in this interview are his. Please consult your doctor for opinions, your personal risks, and diagnosis. 

Let’s have an honest conversation about Coronavirus!

What we’re talking about

• Dr. Ben’s Views On Wearing A Face Mask
•  What Does The Future Of Social Interacting Look Like?
• Pre-Existing Conditions & The Risk of Coronavirus

Dr. Ben’s Views On Wearing A Face Mask

If you go to the grocery store, you most likely see people in face masks, but there are still some who aren’t wearing masks. There are different types of masks such as the N95 which is designed to protect physicians and medical staff. Dr. Ben says wearing a mask really depends on the setting and environment. He recommends wearing a mask especially if you are indoors and have a prolonged exposure to others. If you are outdoors, such as at a beach, then the value of a mask might not be as high as if you are indoors. The important thing to remember is that wearing a mask protects those around you. Wearing a mask is a sign of solidarity and community and you are supporting your community when you wear one. 

What Does The Future Of Social Interacting Look Like?

Summer is coming up and so are 4th of July celebrations, but what will those celebrations look like? Dr. Ben discusses the risk tolerance of being infected and how that will determine what social interaction is going to look like in the months to come. With warmer weather come the hopes of a reprieve in the virus and a prediction that families and communities will want to come together again. Most likely we won’t see big city gatherings for fireworks displays though. As more testing and research on antibodies come out, we’ll know more, but right now there’s no reason to cancel everything in the future. Dr. Ben advises you should have cautious optimism, but also have a really strong Plan B. Alyssa reminds us that the opportunities could have unexpected positive results and outcomes, so don’t get discouraged. 

Pre-Existing Conditions & The Risk Of Coronavirus

Alyssa is a thyroid cancer survivor, but that fact doesn’t necessarily make her high-risk for contracting Coronavirus. High risk factors include being over the age of 65 and a weakened immune system. Inflammation is playing a factor, yet research is showing that people with asthma and severe allergies appear to be less susceptible to getting it. 

We’re all looking for answers...did you get some today? 

LINKS MENTIONED

EP 120: The #1 Thing To Do During COVID-19 Quarantine (Work From Home Part 2)

The New Southern Style

Alyssa Rosenheck's Website

Alyssa Rosenheck's Instagram 

Hackwith Design

Hedly and Bennett

CDC

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Twitter

Scott Gottlieb's Twitter

Eric Topol's Twitter

Today I am celebrating the fact that we’ve made it through another day during quarantine! We are still on lockdown and there are definitely some sweet times with the kids, but it is hard to parent and work at the same time. For that reason alone, we are celebrating the fact that we are doing a great job and you should be doing the same. I am not a multi-tasker when it comes to dealing with 2 important things such as work and being a parent at the exact same time. I built my business so that I wouldn’t have to do both of these important things at the same time, but right now, we have to do it all. Last week, we discussed the #1 thing you should do with your kids and today we are talking about the #1 thing you should do with your work during this time. Hint...it has to do with cutting your to-do list in half!

You’re doing a great job! Keep showing up!

What we’re talking about

• Deciding Your Future 3 Years From Now
•  Simplifying Your Work To Do List
• Your New Ritual - Celebrating Every Night

Deciding Your Future 3 Years From Now

Work is an important part of our lives and how we show up during this time can be overwhelming. To help you figure out how to show up, look at 6 months from now and decide how you want to look back on this time. In order to decide what we want that to look like, create your 3 year manifesto and start planning how your life will look 3 years from now. By doing this, you’ll know what to focus on during this time and it will help you discover what the meaningful things are.

Simplifying Your Work To Do List

Simplify your work to do list by only focusing on the things that are truly meaningful. You’re going to discover what is meaningful to you by working on your 3 year manifesto and deciding what you want your life to look like. Cut your to do list in half and make those tasks the most significant ones that will help you move the needle in your business. 

Your New Ritual - Celebrating Every Night

We all have a natural tendency to focus on the things we should have done instead of focusing on celebrating the things we have done. Every night, take some time to write down 10 things you accomplished that day and notice the small things. From taking a shower to getting a workout in, you’re doing it all and you’re doing a great job! Start celebrating your accomplishments consistently and teach your brain to become more resilient. Celebrate yourself every single day!

Are you celebrating how amazing you are?

LINKS MENTIONED

EP 119: The #1 Thing To Do During COVID-19 Quarantine (Work From Home With Kids Edition)

3 Year Manifesto

We are currently still on lockdown due to COVID-19 and even though times seem crazy, my gratitude has skyrocketed. I’m grateful for the moments that I get to be with myself to listen to what I want or do what I want to refuel my soul. These moments aren’t happening all too often since we are all home as a family and working with our kids. This is a brand new normal and none of us know what the new kind of standard of living will look like, but it will be complicated. There is a difference between surviving and sheltering in place and in the most intense moments, there are things we need to remember and can continue to remember even when things go back to whatever normal will look like. I’m sharing how we’re handling quarantine as a family, how I’m handling it as an individual and sharing my tips to take with you as you navigate this new world.

Let’s reset, be intentional and thoughtful about how we want to show up. 

What we’re talking about

• The #1 Thing You Should Ask Yourself During Quarantine
•  How To Stay Present As A Parent
• The Importance Of Showing Up Intentionally

The #1 Thing You Should Ask Yourself During Quarantine

The #1 thing you should be asking yourself during quarantine is “How do I want to say I showed up during this time in my life 6 months from now?”. Let’s fast forward to 6 months from now and look at the bigger picture. What will have mattered during this time when it comes to our kids? Chances are that screen time is going to matter less and quality time spent dancing and laughing will have mattered more. 

How To Stay Present As A Parent

Staying present as a parent is more complicated due to the balance of staying present as a worker. You’re probably dealing with more temper tantrums and worrying about school work, but with emotions on either a high or a low, it’s important to be proactive instead of reactive. Think about why you wanted to have kids in the first place. You didn’t have kids to ensure they followed the rules or ate their dinner. You became a parent because you loved the idea of having a family and loving your child. Think about why you became a parent, how you want to make your kids feel during this time, and how you want to feel as a parent during this time. Go back to the root of why you became a parent, focus on that, and you’ll breathe easier. 

The Importance Of Showing Up Intentionally

When you show up intentionally you will be proactive in your actions and you can retrain your brain. By showing up intentionally for the important people and moments in your life, you’ll not only feel prouder of yourself, but you’ll also create more memories. Memories that include dance parties and watching trash trucks together instead of disciplining and temper tantrums. Remind yourself to have play time by adding an appointment in your calendar for it. Set aside time for the things that are important to you to ensure they happen. 

How are you going to show up intentionally during quarantine? 

Speaker, author, and entrepreneur, David Meltzer is not only providing people with value, but is on a mission to bring happiness to one billion people. Being in the middle of a crisis with COVID-19, many people are starting to question what to do in their businesses and if they should give up altogether. David is encouraging you to pivot in your business instead of quitting. As the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, former CEO of the Leigh Steinberg Agency (the inspiration for Jerry Maguire!), top 100 business coach, executive producer of Elevator Pitch, host of top entrepreneur podcast, The Play Book, Variety magazine’s Sports Humanitarian of the Year, and Ellis Island award winner, David knows what it means to launch a business and stick with it. Once driven by money, David is now passionate about being happy, making others happy and is sharing how you can do the same.

It’s time to start empowering people to empower people!

What we’re talking about

• How Do You Know When To Let Go Of A Business Idea?
•  Learning To Love What You Do
• How Happiness Is A Contagious Virus That Needs To Be Spread

How Do You Know When To Let Go Of A Business Idea?

In short, you shouldn’t let go of a business idea. David says business is evolutionary, not revolutionary, therefore you should simply pivot. Constant pivot will create expansion and acceleration in your business. Pivoting along with being persistent every day will for negative energies and obstacles out of your way. What you see as failure and mistakes are actually the expansion, growth and skill development that you are acquiring. David reminds us that knowledge will only occur when you ask for help and that it happens over time. 

Learning To Love What You Do

It is possible to take whatever you are doing right now and learn to love doing it. David shares how we all have the ability to change our mindset which will change our lives. One of the tools David uses is to work on what you are paying attention AND intention to because it equals the coincidences that you will experience. Coincidences stem from perspectives and mindsets and you must clear the interference of what you’re already connected to in order to make room for what you love doing. You get to decide what you enjoy doing and how much value you want to provide. Ask yourself what you can get done out of importance, not urgency. 

How Happiness Is A Contagious Virus That Needs To Be Spread

We may be seeing the coronavirus in the news, but David reminds us that there is another virus out there…called happiness. Happiness is the most powerful virus and can be spread by witnessing it. It’s contagious. Happiness has unlimited capability of power and allows you to impact others to impact others to make people happy. 

How will you spread the happiness virus and create a positive impact? 

LINKS MENTIONED

Text David at (949) 298-2905

David Meltzer’s Website

http://www.dmeltzer.com/

David Meltzer’s Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer

David Meltzer’s LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2

In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey shares the growth of her business based on intuition and inspiration. She emphasizes the importance of energy and inspiration in business success ahead and discusses how manifesting alone is not enough. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Emphasis on the importance of energy and inspiration in business success

• Acknowledgment that manifesting alone is not enough

• Three Key Aspects of Annual Planning 

• Choosing one singular goal for the year

• Rejecting the idea of multitasking

• Running the numbers on return on investment (ROI) after choosing an inspiring goal

• Learning to create bite-sized goals

• The significance of breaking down big goals into manageable steps

• The skill of planning for the next 30 days

• Breaking goals into the hour or the year

• Invitation to The Coaches Business Summit 

• To learn more or connect with Kelsey, visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 

• How To Plan Your Business

• The Coaches Pricing Calculator 

• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

Links Mentioned

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram 

Founder and CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin is a former career coach and recruiter who decided to launch a resource for women who are job searching, soul searching, and looking for new ways to advance their careers. With the current crisis we are all facing, many people have lost their jobs, are now searching for ones that are more meaningful to them and trying to maintain their households at the same time. Lauren and I are discussing what you can and should do if you’ve lost your job, what industries and companies are currently hiring and how your job search is affected by your budget. 

Job hunting is emotional, but we have some tips to help you get through it!

What we’re talking about

• Steps To Take If You’ve Lost Your Job & How Your Budget Affects Your Job Search
• Utilizing A Job Search As A Time For Self-Reflection
• The Difference Between A Job You Love & A Job You Need

Steps To Take If You’ve Lost Your Job & How Your Budget Affects Your Job Search

If you still have your job, then do you best to keep that job, even if it’s not your dream job. If you’ve lost your job, then the first thing you should do is file for unemployment. The next step you should take is to review your budget and your finances. Decide how long you have to search for a job versus how long your budget will allow you to search for the right job. If your budget runway isn’t long enough to allow you to search for 6 months, then you should look at finding a bridge job which will get you the financial help you need while allowing you time to search for that perfect job. Some current companies that are hiring include Amazon, Walmart, Kroeger, and Instacart. Go to where the demand is and find those companies. There is nothing bad about getting a job that isn’t your dream job right now. 

Utilizing A Job Search As A Time For Self-Reflection

You should use your job search as a time for self-reflection. Ask yourself what your career ideals are. What are your must-haves in a job? What are your deal breakers? What would be nice-to-haves? Create an ongoing list of companies and organizations you’re interested in and would really want to work for. Your strategy should include a listening tour which is informational interviews to find out more about companies you’re interested in. It’s easier to start with the company and not the job because you want to ensure the values you’re looking for already exist. Start with 15 target companies and create a schedule to ensure you don’t burnout. Afterall, a job search can be a full-time job in itself. Be sure to listen to podcasts, create structure, reward yourself and have virtual happy hours with friends. 

The Difference Between A Job You Love & A Job You Need

When you have a job that you love, you’re going to feel the difference it makes in your life. Loving your job brings more confidence, makes your relationships better and allows you to grow your skillsets. You will find more ways to stay motivated when you have a job you love. During this time of crisis, having a job you love might not be possible and that’s ok.  The important thing is to find a job that fits your current budget runway and eventually allows you time to find the job you love.

Have you created a schedule for your job search?

LINKS MENTIONED

Career Contessa Website

http://www.careercontessa.com/

Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot and Build a Career of Purpose

https://amzn.to/3c6sIc2

Author and Life Coach, Susie Moore has not only been mentioned on Oprah.com, Forbes, but Arianna Huffington has said that Susie “helps you not only discover your own purpose but offers a practical guide to making it the driving force in your work and life.” Susie is teaching others how to do meaningful, intentional work while creating a schedule that works for you. She’s sharing her tips on scheduling leverage in your media and connecting with who you really want to connect and work with. We’re discussing the difference between stress and having stressful thoughts, what Susie’s daily schedule entails and how she’s creating content and pitching to media outlets to build her business. 

It’s time to take action and kill fear!

What we’re talking about

• Susie Moore’s Tips On Leveraging Media
• Stress vs. Stressful Thoughts: How To Avoid Perfectionism
• Susie Moore’s Daily Schedule & Routine

Susie Moore’s Tips On Leveraging Media

Susie’s biggest tip on how to leverage and gain media is consistency. You need to pitch yourself and your topics more than once because follow up can literally be the game changer. In addition to following up, be sure that the topics you write on are things you love that can showcase your strengths and make you stand out.  Susie says that guest posting is better that TV and podcast appearances because a post allows a reader to simply click on a link to get to you and your articles are online forever. Be consistent around the content you create and you will become the expert in your field. 

Stress vs. Stressful Thoughts: How To Avoid Perfectionism

We all have times of stress, but Susie says it’s important to remember that we can avoid stressful thoughts if we avoid perfectionism. Through her interviews with Kris Jenner and Sara Blakley, Sara has heard time and time again that asking for help and asking questions is one of the biggest strengths you can have. When it comes to stress, we all have a choice between misery and uncertainty, but many choose misery  because being stuck in a job you hate is easier than the taking the leap into something new. 

Susie Moore’s Daily Schedule & Routine

Susie’s schedule involves routine and a lot of free time. By creating a routine, there’s less room for self-doubt and wasting valuable time. Your schedule is what you make of it and Susie says she never uses the word “busy” to describe herself. Her morning starts with time for her own content. Susie doesn’t take meetings or calls until noon and she prioritizes time by saying no to most things. At the beginning of the year, Susie schedules her vacations before anything else and she also outsources what makes sense. In your daily schedule, remember to give yourself a finish time. For Susie, it’s 4pm and happy hour with her husband awaits her most days. 

How are you putting yourself out there this week?

LINKS MENTIONED

Get Rockstar PR

http://www.getrockstarpr.com/

Susie Moore’s Website

http://www.susie-moore.com/

TedX Speaker and attorney, Emily D. Baker is getting real about what it meant to  find her identity in her career only to realize it wasn’t who she wanted to be. Emily went from living a life as a lawyer with constant police protection to helping online business owners get legit in their businesses and finding more time to focus on herself and her family. Emily is both strong and soft in her personality and one of the strongest, smartest and most badass women I know. We’re talking about what it means to shift your career to be true to who you are and fit the needs of your family, the differing views on feminism and the way women are treated in the corporate workplace and what the future of online businesses looks like. 

Don’t lose your identity in your career…Make your career about YOU!

What we’re talking about

• Emily’s TedX Talk On Self-Identity: When Your Identity Gets Lost In Your Career
• Different Points Of View On Feminism
• Who We Are vs. What We Do – Shifting Your Career To Fit Your Life

Emily’s TedX Talk On Self-Identity: When Your Identity Gets Lost In Your Career

Emily’s TedX talk on self-identity stemmed from the fact that she got lost in her legal career because she self-selected her job. She says that when things get dysfunctional, such as having police protection for yourself and your family all the time, they simply feel normal for you. It feels good until it doesn’t anymore. As a way to discover what else was out there, Emily stepped into the MLM world for a moment and the one thing she learned was that there is a group of women out there who are all looking for more when it comes to working for themselves and finding a balance for their families. We are taught as children that everything in life is about what we do. It starts with adults asking children what they want to be when they grow up and in turns makes money become your sole identifying factor. Emily became determined to shift her identity and not let money be wrapped up in it. Emily decided to look at what parts of her life she had stifled and to start making that switch. We are in charge of creating the life we want to live, but we need to recognize the changes we need to make in order to live the life we want.

Different Points Of View On Feminism

Emily is hands down a feminist and we discuss the differences in how feminism is viewed. Women are treated differently than men overall in the workforce. This is apparent in the treatment of men versus women leaving for a child’s t-ball game or in caring for a parent. A man might be patted on the back if he leaves for a game and told he’s a good dad, while a mom might be asked why she’s leaving early again. We can also look at our maternity leave policies and the lack thereof in the corporate world as an example of how our views on women in the workforce need to shift. Some feminists think that laundry might not be enjoyable, yet the fact that you can choose to do your laundry and run a business and do what you want is truly what being a feminist is about. 

Who We Are vs. What We Do – Shifting Your Career To Fit Your Life

Who we are is often defined by what we do as a career. It’s important to shift your career to fit your life and your identity. Instead of being wrapped up in the metrics or performance of money, we should focus on once our needs are met by our finances to understand that it’s ok to slow down and take a break. Money is not who we are or what we should be identifying with.  Emily shares how having an online business allows for this kind of mentality and mindset shift and how right now is a wonderful time to launch your own. She warns that you should pay attention to the ever changing legal landscape of online businesses as they become more regulated. 

Have you shared your 3 words that you identify with? 

LINKS MENTIONED

Emily Baker’s Website

http://www.emilydbaker.com/

Emily’s Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/theemilydbaker

Get Legit ShopGet Legit Shop

http://www.getlegitshop.com/

Federal Trade Commisson v. Devumi, LLC

https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/182-3066/devumi-llc

Attorney turned Life Coach and host of the Unf*ck Your Brain podcast (with 5M downloads), Kara Loewentheil has been featured in the Huffington Post and Mind, Body, Dream. She’s got her B.A. from Yale, J.D. from Harvard and is sharing how she left her legal career to become a life coach. Kara is a self-proclaimed feminist and is coaching other women how to become more confident in any area of their lives. With Kara’s help, her clients are feeling empowered at work, negotiating raises and not worrying about what others think. She specializes in women becoming aware of their critical thoughts and training their brains to overwrite those thought patterns in order to change their lives.

Get ready to feel empowered over everything you think!

What we’re talking about

• Career Switch: From Attorney To Life Coach
• Steps To Changing The Way You Think
• How A Podcast Helps Your Business

Career Switch: From Attorney To Life Coach

Kara not only went to college for law, but earned her Juris Doctrate from Ivy League Harvard. As Kara started her job search, she was about to undertake a year-long journey in which she had to travel extensively in order to apply for a legal position. Knowing that this was not her ideal career, she decided to become a certified life coach in order to help women retrain their brains. As an attorney, Kara’s focus was on reproductive rights and has always been a proud feminist. By switching her career from law to life coaching, Kara’s focus was to take the genius parts of good, rigorous coaching but doing it in a way that takes into account that women are raised differently and socialized to think differently of themselves.

Steps To Changing The Way You Think

The first step to changing the way we think about ourselves, the world, our worth and everything else is to become aware of our unconscious thoughts. Kara shares how society has taught us to think a certain way, such as women are taught to believe that other people being happy with them is the most important thing, when in fact it isn’t.  She focuses on confidence and spotting patterns where we are concentrating on what society has taught us, rather than on what we should be thinking of ourselves. Once you untrain and unf*ck your brain, you will discover more confidence and a power within you that deserves to come out.

How A Podcast Helps Your Business

In Kara’s first year of coaching she made $50,000 and then decided to launch her podcast focusing on laywer stress. The Lawyer Stress Solution podcast wasn’t about her being a life coach, but it certainly grew her client load since she referred to the life and stress of being an attorney and how she could help attorneys with their thought processes. 6 months later, she decided to rebrand and niche down focusing on women and specifically feminists. Kara was filling a gap in the market where there wasn’t one and with the creation of Unf*ck your brain, she made $100,000. Kara shares that the tranisition of her podcast was hard at first because she didn’t have the clarity that she does now, but it was worth the effort.

Do you want to retrain your thoughts and unf*ck your brain?

LINKS MENTIONED

Unf*ck Your Brain Website

http://www.unfuckyourbrain.com/

Unf*ck Your Brain Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unf-ck-your-brain/id1229434818

Teneshia Jackson Warner is an award-winning multicultural marketing expert, purpose-driven entrepreneur, and author of The Big Stretch. She is the founder and CEO of EGAMI Group, a leading multicultural marketing and communications firm and is sharing her journey  of creating a business, the partnerships she formed to grow and what it took to figure out what she wanted to do. Teneshia founded The Dream Project Symposium which holds an annual conference that helps entrepreneurs, creatives, and 9-5ers identify their goals and go after what they want in life. When you’re in the corporate world and want to find yourself, it can be hard to dream and discover your passions. Teneshia is helping people do exactly that!

Be patient with yourself and go channel the child inside of you.

What we’re talking about

• The Big Stretch: 90 Days to Expand Your Dreams, Crush Your Goals, and Create Your Own Success

• How To Become Self-Aware And Recognize Your Skill Set 
• The Importance Of Creating Partnerships That Are A Win-Win

The Big Stretch: 90 Days to Expand Your Dreams, Crush Your Goals, and Create Your Own Success

Teneshia has worked with Steve Harvey and Bishop T.D. Jakes and it was with Bishop Jakes and her participation in creating the Mega Dream in from the Mega Fest, that she was approached to write a book based on it. The Big Stretch is more than a book though. It’s a 12 week bootcamp for a dream in which Teneshia is your coach. It’s a soul-searching experience where you get into action around the dream you identify and step out of your comfort zone. You will create a customizable workout routine which you can use to catapult your dreams to get them where they need to go. 

How To Become Self-Aware And Recognize Your Skill Set

Becoming self-aware and knowing you have a desire to do more is the first step in recognizing your skillset. This isn’t something that will happen overnight or even quickly, so you have to be patient with yourself and channel the child inside of you. Give yourself grace during periods of discovery, finding time to let yourself dream. Remove the pressure you feel and embrace the childlike wonder you begin to have and that you brain wants you to have. Having the vision won’t necessarily mean you will know how to execute it, but it will start you on your journey to following your passion. 

The Importance Of Creating Partnerships That Are A Win-Win

Whatever it is that you are doing in your job right now is building the skillsets you currently have and can help you in what you want to do in the future. If you want to expand your skillset or expand your business, then the secret sauce is in pitching to others how you can serve them. You have to create a win-win partnership for whoever you are pitching to and showcase the competitive edge you bring. This secret sauce is what led Teneshia to work with major companies!

Are you ready to dream like a child and discover your passion?

LINKS MENTIONED

The Big Stretch

http://www.thebigstretchbook.com/

Teneshia’s Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/teneshiajwarner

Justin Michael Williams is an author, speaker, top 20 recording artist and has been featured by Grammy.com, Yoga Journal, Billboard.com, Wanderlust, South by Southwest to name a few. His new book, Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide For The Rest Of Us is helping people focus on their dreams and change their lives. Justin’s biggest mission is to change the lives of underprivileged children through meditation because he wants them to realize their purpose and potential is much larger than their surroundings. He’s giving us the tools to meditate in order to connect our passions and dreams in this ever-changing and complicated world. Justin presents meditation in a new way where there’s less zen and more of a way to find your passion and discover what you should be focusing on next and doing in your life. 

We are modern people in a high-tech world with first world problems and a long to do list, so we need to let the quiet in and connect with ourselves. 

What we’re talking about

• What Is Meditation And How Do You Meditate?
• Utilizing Meditation In Your Business To Create Your Vision
• Hustling Does Not Mean Sacrificing Your Time Or Life

What Is Meditation And How Do You Meditate?

Meditation is not about relaxing. It’s about becoming more alive and creating space in our minds to receive the answers to the questions we keep asking. The practice is learning to let the storms pass through you and stay connected to a ground that is unmovable and unshakable at all times. If you’ve never meditated before and are just starting out, you might think you need to get your mind to stop thinking, but that’s not true. You want your body to be extremely comfortable. If your body is not comfortable, your brain can’t relax. Get cozy, then dive into the mind. Stillness is overrated, so feel free to move around a bit and start to notice the thoughts you’ve been pushing down. If work has been bothering you and making you anxious,  then that is something running in the background of your mind and you should allow it to come up and focus on it. This is what meditation is all about. 

Utilizing Meditation In Your Business To Create Your Vision

When you create your vision and mission for your business, you should practice meditation. By meditating, you’ll be able to go deeper on what you really want for your business and go into your heart instead of your head or ego. Meditation is a practice that helps you understand how to bring your vision and mission into the world that is authentic to you and rooted in your heart. 

How Meditation Can Help Children

Justin is on a mission to get kids to dream bigger, especially underprivileged kids. He is giving thousands of his books away to underprivileged kids in order to give them the tools to imagine a life that is bigger than what is around them. Justin is teaching them a tool to see there is more for their lives and giving them access to a resource inside themselves that is limitless and endless. He says we need to focus on our youth and not just those that are privileged. By teaching children how to meditate, we are showing them a way to grow from their trauma and recognize and realize their greater potential. 

Do you practice meditation to realize your potential and follow your passions?

LINKS MENTIONED

The Give Back Tour

https://www.soundstruefoundation.org/stay-woke/

Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide For The Rest Of Us

https://amzn.to/3av32F1

Be More With Less creator and author of minimalist fashion challenge Project 333, Courtney Carver is sharing how she went from being an advertising sales director to changing her diet, quitting her job and getting rid of most of her belongings. Courtney teaches others how to create a minimalist capsule wardrobe and the ripple effects it has on other areas of your life. She’s making it easy for people to find a place to start and has built a community to support others on the minimalist life journey. The most amazing part of Courtney’s journey is that she was diagnosed with MS in 2006, but since becoming a minimalist and cutting out “stuff”  from her life, she has had no symptoms at all. 

Discover the many benefits minimizing can have on your life and your closet!

What we’re talking about

• Discovering The Emotional Effect Minimalism Has On Your Life
• How To Be Consistent In Maintaining Minimalism
• Finding A Community Where You Are Not Alone On The Minimalist Journey

Discovering The Emotional Effect Minimalism Has On Your Life

Minimalism can have a profound effect on your closet and your life. By minimizing your belongings, you are able to find more focus in life. Courtney and I discuss how we spend more time with others because reducing your belongings, whether it’s clothes or clutter, takes something off your plate. You will feel more present and excited about life. Minimalism is a mindset shift and Courtney recommends you enjoy the process and not just the end result in order to avoid feeling discouraged with how long the process might take. 

How To Be Consistent In Maintaining Minimalism

Spring cleaning might happen once a year, but deciding to become a minimalist is something that you have to consistently work at. Courtney says that after spring cleaning her home, she feels the need to fill the space she has just cleared. There has to be a solid reason to change for good. For Courtney it was a health scare which motivated her to do things that reduced stress in her life and to no longer feel the need to fill the clear space. 

Finding A Community Where You Are Not Alone On The Minimalist Journey

Project 333 is a tell-all book about the challenges of creating a capsule minimalist wardrobe. It’s not a wardrobe prescriptive with do’s and don’ts, but a guide on how to be more with less. The book is about how to dress with 33 items or less for 3 months. Courtney has also created the Project 333 community which allows you to feel a part of something, while being surrounded by others who have the same minimalistic goals as you do. Finding people with similar beliefs gives you the opportunity to know you are not alone and to feel the feelings you have. 

Are you ready to downsize and lead life as a minimalist?

LINKS MENTIONED

Courtney's Website

http://www.bemorewithless.com/

Courtney's Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/bemorewithless

Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really is So Much More

https://amzn.to/3a5g6AT

Soulful Simplicity: How Living With Less Can Lead To So Much More

https://amzn.to/2VlppbQ

There are certain things that every small business owner needs and today I’m sharing what I believe are necessary both personally and financially and how not having these key components can negatively affect your business. Discover how you can implement these 3 things in your small business today, regardless of whether you are just starting out or are a few years into your business, and learn how I’ve used these game changing ways to propel my business forward.

Let’s surround ourselves with the right people!

What we’re talking about

• How To Find Your Business Tribe For Support
• Find Yourself A Mentor
• Giving Back In Your Business - Be A Mentor

How To Find Your Business Tribe For Support

Finding a group of women who support you is going to create consistency and help you financially succeed in your business. These women aren’t going to suddenly come into your life though. You need to search for your supporters, make an effort and reach out to women that you want to have support you, but that you also want to support in their businesses. Finding your support crew is a growth strategy and you have to prioritize it. 

Find Yourself A Mentor

When you choose a mentor, you are finding the person who will help you make decisions faster in your business. Your mentor is someone who has already been there. For me, I look not only at someone’s professional life, but also what kind of personal life they have. When you discover the person you want to have as your mentor, reach out to them. Don’t wait until they become too busy or too big to mentor you.

Giving Back In Your Business - Be A Mentor

It is so important to find a way to give back in your business and one of my favorites is to be a mentor to someone starting out. Giving back, making it less about you, will give you more energy and a deeper meaning on your journey. Being a mentor will also remind you of all you have to offer since we too often forget all that we are good at. 

What’s the first step you’re going to take today to grow your business?

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey’s B-School Mastermind

www.kelseymurphy.com/bschool

EP 106: 3 Things To Invest In Next For Your Business

https://www.kelseymurphy.com/podcast/episode/106/3thingstoinvest

Alison Faulkner is the host of the Apple Podcast Top 100 show, Awesome with Alison, founder of Alison’s Brand School, and is empowering people to build their brand with their heart. Alison is a breath of fresh air because she isn’t afraid to be vulnerable and shares everything about her life including her kids, her business, and how to manage growth when it becomes uncomfortable. Spoiler alert...Alison ends up coaching me in this episode and puts me in the hot seat when it comes to utilizing video in my business! We are talking about how our podcasts affect listeners and what it takes to take the next step forward in your business. 

It’s time we all start living an awesome life that we love!

What we’re talking about

• Are You Taking Inspired Action Or Frantic Action?
• Learning How To Live In The Moment
• Caring More About What You Want & Having An Affect On One Person

Are You Taking Inspired Action Or Frantic Action?

When we are faced with a decision and need to take action, Alison recommends asking yourself if you’re taking inspired action or frantic action. Frantic actions come from a place of lack, of scarcity, of the idea that you have to be more, do more, and achieve more. Inspired action is when you ask yourself “What do i have to give? What do I want my days to look and feel like?”. You should stop and ask yourself if you are trying to take frantic action to validate something? 

Learning How To Live In The Moment

As moms, Alison and I know a thing or two about Frozen and Frozen 2! Alison says our biggest life lessons can be taken from these two movies, with the biggest one being that sometimes we need to just let it go! We need to focus on enjoying each step and living in the moment instead of being focused on getting to the next big step. Part of enjoying each step is truly enjoying the hustle, but not simply hustling for the sake of it being the thing to say you’re doing. It’s important to recognize the type of work you enjoy doing because that’s the work that is going to bring you the most success. 

Caring More About What You Want & Having An Affect On One Person

As podcasters, it’s easy to forget that there are truly people out there listening to what you are recording alone in your closet. Alison shares a story of a letter from a listener in which the odds seemed against her when it came to her business. The listener felt that Alison was speaking directly to her so many times, that she decided to launch her business and found success...success that she felt she owed to Alison. Changing the world is about having an effect on one single person. It’s important for us to recognize the impact we have and how much stronger that impact can be when we actually enjoy the work we do. 

Are you slowing down to reflect on the work you’re doing and the life you’re living?

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey’s B-School Mastermind

www.kelseymurphy.com/bschool

The Alison Show

https://thealisonshow.com/

Alison’s Brand School

https://alisonsbrandschool.com/workshop/

Business Therapy Podcast

https://alisonsbrandschool.com/podcast/

Alison Faulkner’s Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/thealisonshow

Alison’s Brand School Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/alisonbrandschool

Awesome On Demand

https://aod.thealisonshow.com/

This Is Marketing by Seth Godin

https://amzn.to/38olDCe

Can you run a business and have babies at the same time? Absolutely! I’m sharing with you how you can have babies and also run a business and what that looks like for me. The realities of having a business and children is that when it comes to the work you do, you truly have to enjoy working and what you do. When you have work that you are passionate about, you are going to feel more confident, fulfilled and all of those feelings will overflow into the time you spend with your kiddos. I have some big beliefs when it comes to creating a life that allows you to be not only present with your children, but also with your clients and what you need to do to make it all happen.

Your dream life is waiting for you.

What we’re talking about

• You Don’t Need To Sacrifice Your Life For Your Kids
• Being Intentional With How You Show Up In Your Life
• Hustling Does Not Mean Sacrificing Your Time Or Life

You Don’t Need To Sacrifice Your Life For Your Kids

Let’s be clear…it is not our job to sacrific our lives for our kids. Our job is to show them what a passionate, well-lived life looks like and how they can accomplish the same thing as they become adults and parents. The truth is that love is infinite. You don’t have a certain amount of love to give to your work or your kids. You won’t have less love to give to one thing over another and when you are truly in love with your work, there will be a ripple effect. You are going to love your time with your kids that much more.

Being Intentional With How You Show Up In Your Life 

Life is busy and when you are a parent and have a job, life becomes even busier. I believe that you have to intentionally choose how you want to show up in your life. Define what is important to you and prioritize it. Make plans in your calendar for work, for play, for date nights and take ownership in ensuring you prioritize what is important to you.

Hustling Does Not Mean Sacrificing Your Time Or Your Life

We live in seasons that include highs and lows. You will find yourself in seasons of hustle where you have to get more done, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your life. Hustling simply means you are working towards a deadline. It might mean less TV and more wine and work nights. Hustling does not mean having less fun. You should still keep your priorities on your calendar even if you are in a low season.

Have you promised yourself to just go for it? Your dream life is worth the risk.

LINKS MENTIONED

http://www.kelseymurphy.com/bschoolwaitlist

https://www.kelseymurphy.com/podcast/episode/107/marieforleo

https://www.kelseymurphy.com/howtoplanyourbusiness-kelseymurphy

In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, your  Kelsey delves into a profound theme that has been occupying her thoughts lately. She shares one of her most significant goals for the year ahead – the commitment to deeply listen to her intuition and energy. This objective extends far beyond personal choices; it extends into her professional decisions, particularly those concerning her business. Sit back, relax ,and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Emphasis on listening to intuition and energy for decision-making

• Kelsey's inclination toward numbers and ROI in personal and business decisions

• Desire for efficiency and success in her business endeavors

• Initial skepticism from others in her career choices

• Influence of numbers in Kelsey's approach to assessing business ideas

• Discovery of successful women in the online coaching world

• Kelsey's shift from finding her passion to following her curiosities

• Importance of recognizing small tugs and inspirations

• Creating positive energy and finding one's true path

• Kelsey's recent exploration of manifesting and soul work

• Rediscovering passion and excitement in her existing programs

• The idea of hosting a summit for coaches

• Commitment to the idea despite potential challenges

• Rapid development and execution of the summit concept

• Encouragement for listeners to take chances and follow their excitement

• Invitation to join the Coaches Business Summit

• To learn more or connect with Kelsey, visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey. 

• How To Plan Your Business

• The Coaches Pricing Calculator 

• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

Links Mentioned

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram

Marie Forleo is the best selling author of Everything Is Figureoutable and host of MarieTV, which now has over 52M downloads, and is back on the podcast today getting even more personal than before. We are reminiscing about being beginners and how you need to embrace starting out in your business.  Want to hear how Marie got started in her business? Go check out episode 38 of the podcast to get the story about her first life coaching workshop in her basement! 

Today we are getting personal. Marie is sharing what she wanted in her personal life and what it took to make her business fit that lifestyle. Let’s be honest, I live a bit of an alternative lifestyle with working 3 days a week with epic clients while also making weekday pancakes for my kiddo. Marie is talking for the first time about what it means to redefine what success means to you and she’s getting very specific. We talk about metrics and applying that to your business and your life. For me, it’s having dates on my calendar that allow for room and space dedicated to watching the garbage trucks, having a date with my husband and doing nothing else, but also allowing me time for a business that I love working with epic humans and generating high profits. 

Too often we get sucked into the idea that we can’t have it all by being a stay-at-home mom AND a bad ass business owner or an epic career and time with your kids, but the truth is that you can. I refuse to believe you can’t have the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of, which is I why I searched for people like Marie who were building both….the personal life they always wanted and a business that could support it. It’s what Marie’s done, it’s what I’ve been able to do and it’s what I really want for every single woman out there. 

Get ready for a very personal, real conversation with Marie and look out for an F bomb somewhere along the way!

What we’re talking about

• Redefining What Success Means To You

• Defining Metrics That Matter To You In Life

• Learning How To Simplify In Order To Amplify Your Business

Redefining What Success Means To You

Success looks different for different people, but defining it for yourself is what is most important. Marie reminds us that the things we were taught success means aren’t ideas that we came up with ourselves. It’s up to each one of us to redefine what what success looks like to us because that is what you should be working towards. 

Defining Metrics That Matter To You In Life

Marie is taking metrics to a new level by applying them to your life. She says we should define the metrics that matter most to us and revisit them at least once a year. For Marie, it’s asking herself is her team happy and healthy? How much revenue and profit is she bringing in? Is she and her team taking 2 weeks off in the summer and 2 weeks off in the winter? These are the metrics that matter to Marie and what she works towards in her business in order to have the life she desires. 

Learning How To Simplify In Order To Amplify Your Business

You will hear Marie say over and over again that if you aren’t sharing your talent, service or product with the world, then you are stealing from other people. The truth is that you don’t have to do a lot of things, just be great at a few things and focus on them. If you market and sell your specialty with intention, specificity and focus, then you will find that sweet spot and success will follow. 

It takes courage to listen to the small voices and go in a different direction. Are you ready to lead the way?

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey’s B-School Mastermind Waitlist

EP 38 The Secret To Marie Forleo’s Success + What She’s Really Like Behind The Scenes

Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

Knowing where to invest in your business can be not only overwhelming but also scary. Should you spend money on your business? What parts of your business should you invest in? At what point should you spend money on your business? I’m sharing the 3 areas you should look to invest in first, what I invested in early on, and the things I invested in that were a bust. Your goal is to feel confident knowing where to spend money and where you can spend more time in your business. 

Your time and your dreams are worth the investment.

What we’re talking about

• How To Know When It’s Time To Invest In Your Business

• Where I Invested In My Business: What Worked & What Didn’t

• 3 Areas In Your Business Where You Should Invest

How To Know When It’s Time To Invest In Your Business

The easiest way to know you’re ready to invest in your business is when you need to turn up the momentum and move the needle. Two questions you should ask yourself are: 1) Are you happy with where you’re at or do you need to see the needle move? and 2) Can you invest time yourself or do you need to look outward for someone else? If you want to move the needle and look outside of yourself for help, then it’s time to turn to experts in your field who will be able to help you. Invest your money in the people who can get it done and move the needle for you.

Where I Invested In My Business: What Worked & What Didn’t

Early on, I invested money into  my website. While this is a place that some might find a good use of their money, for me it wasn’t worth it. Working on my website was something I could do for myself and not spend money having an outside source do it. Two places I invested in my business early on that were more than worth it were in a writer’s workshop and in B-School. Years later, I still not only utilize every lesson I learned from both of those investments, but I have also built and maintained relationships with people from those investments. 

3 Areas In Your Business Where You Should Invest

There are 3 areas in your business where you should invest your money. The first is Moving The Needle spending. Once you have identified your goals, invest in what is going to move the needle to make those things happen. For me, investing in a podcast pitcher has increased my email list and grown my audience. The second is something I call People Spend. This is where you spend money on people. I joined a mastermind in Los Angeles and my investment is in taking time and money to travel to this mastermind every month because in it are amazing women who are filled with resources that help me move the needle in my business. The third area is The Mastery Spend Category. This is where I need to have growth and skills. In this category, you’ll find my investment in the writing workshop I did in Portland, coaching and B-School. 

Are you ready to invest in yourself?

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey’s B-School Mastermind Waitlist

Align Retreat

Pat Flynn is the entrepreneur and founder behind Smart Passive Income, a best-seling author, and podcast host with 55MM downloads, but above all, he’s a family man. With his podcast getting over 55MM downloads, Pat has prioritized his wife and kids and is able to not only have his dream job, but to pick up his kids from school and be present every night for dinner. Pat’s philosophy revolves around transparency and creating solutions for people. He’s sharing his personal journey to how he got where he is and how you can build your dream business. Pat is filled with not only inspiration but practical tips and tools and he’s changing the way we interact with our SuperFans. 

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What we’re talking about

• Pat Flynn’s Journey To Becoming An Entrepreneur
• Pat’s Advice On How To Balance Parenting & Being A Business Owner
• Pat Flynn’s 3 Steps To Building Your Dream Business

Pat Flynn’s Journey To Becoming An Entrepreneur

Pat’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur started by accident. After going to school and becoming an architect, Pat was laid off from what he thought was a secure job. Not knowing what to do or having a clear path, he started offering tips online for architecture exams he’d taken and passed. He became the expert on the LEED exam in architecture and from there launched an ebook. It was in this that he learned people will pay for convenience. 

Pat’s Advice On How To Balance Parenting & Being A Business Owner

Family life is of the utmost importance to Pat and his main objective when it comes to parenting is to not only balance it, but to involve his kids. Wanting his business to bring his family together is about having more time with his family. In addition to occasionally taking his son to speaking engagements, Pat openly shares with his children why he goes on business trips and who he’s helping. He asks their permission to go on a trip and explains why such a trip is necessary. Involving his kids helps them understand why he travels. 

Pat Flynn’s 3 Steps To Building Your Dream Business

Pat shares his 3 steps on how to build your dream business starting with creating moments for people in order to turn them into fans over time. Next, provide small quick wins so that when someone finds you, they can do or have something immediately. Last, open up your factory door. Don’t be afraid to show people the insides of your business and build that human connection. 

When people are involved in something, they are invested.

LINKS MENTIONED

Kelsey’s B-School Mastermind Waitlist

Pat Flynn’s Website

Smart Passive Income

Pat Flynn’s Instagram

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