Fierce Feminine Leadership

Have you been feeling connected to your vision lately? I’ve noticed that some of my clients have been seizing the opportunity to focus on their businesses, while others have been feeling disconnected. They don’t know if they want the old normal to be the new normal again. Maybe you don’t know where you want your business to go anymore. In Part 2 of this series, I’m giving you some prompts to help you reconnect with your vision. That might mean rediscovering what you were connected to before or coming up with a new vision for your business. Keep Reading >> If you’re feeling disconnected, I want you to take the time to think. Ask yourself these important questions. Give yourself time to rest and the time to visualize. Create the space to examine and reconnect with your vision. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three prompts I take myself through when I’m feeling disconnected and the prompts I encourage my clients to think through. I’m helping you hone in on the important questions you need to ask yourself and

This pandemic has created a big opportunity for growth. Both in your business and internally. But, for many women entrepreneurs, we’re stuck in this in-between time. Things are not like before, but they also aren’t the new normal yet. This is Part 1 of my four-part series, The Big Pivot. Throughout this series, I will be giving you insights and guidance on managing your mindset during this time and showing up for your business. To start, I encourage you to embrace this time as an opportunity to take stock. Keep Reading >> We don’t have the distractions of pre-pandemic times to focus on. Instead, we have more time to evaluate what was working and what wasn’t. We can decide if going back to a physical location is really what we want, or if we are in need of a reinvention. In today’s episode, I take you through the first two steps of The Change Cycle so you can embrace growth during this time. I share why it’s okay and even necessary to go into the dark and to cocoon on a daily basis. I also share how to not ove

Are you wondering if it’s really worth it to record a podcast, film a video, or write a blog post that no one sees or hears? Your time is valuable, and this can be frustrating. But, my answer is unequivocally 100% yes. Consistency is the oatmeal-flavored solution to your audience-growing goal. It’s not flashy, it’s not glamorous. Most entrepreneurs ignore it (mistakenly). But to have a large audience that tunes into your content, you need to be consistent. Keep Reading >> Back when I was a newspaper journalist, I had to produce a story a day. That’s a lot of content production! It trained me to show up constantly, clarify my voice, and discover my interests. Even if what you produce at the beginning isn’t great, it’s important. Today, I explain how to build the habits of consistency so you can grow your audience. That’s the real secret behind your role models’ success. Rachel Hollis, Katie Couric, and Oprah Winfrey all show up consistently with value. I also share why not showing up consistently makes your a

Alexandra Carter is a public speaker, teacher, and author of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything. She is an award-winning professor at Columbia Law School Professor of Law and serves as Director of the Mediation Clinic. Alex is also a negotiation trainer whose A-level clients include the United Nations, Fortune 100 companies, and the United States government. Alex speaks to a wide range of audiences from law students to diplomats to business leaders, on topics including negotiation, communication, and leadership. Keep Reading >> Alex joins me today to discuss how to reframe what it means to negotiate and how to be a better negotiator. She shares why we settle for less when we could ask for more and how the standard view of negotiation is limited. Alex also highlights how asking the right questions can help people tap into their wisdom and the balance between freely adding value and knowing your worth in business. “You can still tactfully, collaboratively ask for more and continue to serve, even

Are you worried that the marketing you do today will contribute to the online noise? Perhaps you’re feeling uneasy about marketing your products and services in the era of COVID-19 - feeling like everyone is ‘Zoomed out” and uninterested in joining yet another webinar or online workshop. In all of the noise currently happening in the online space, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed when we see the influx of ads landing in our inboxes and showing up in our social media feeds. But while these feelings are normal - they shouldn’t stop you from marketing your brand.

Should you reduce your prices in the face of an economic downturn? This is a question many fierce feminine leaders and entrepreneurs are asking as we continue to face economic uncertainty around the world and develop a strategy to position our businesses to weather the storm. While cutting our prices may seem like the obvious solution to surviving an economic crisis, there are other ways to safeguard your business and position yourself for success. Keep Reading >> Today, I explain why I believe cutting your prices during an economic downturn is a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction for many business leaders and the long-term impact it can have on your business - long after the recession has ended.  I highlight the importance of being creative with meeting your customers where they are and share alternative strategies you can use to continue building your business without reducing your prices. I also highlight what you should and should not offer for free as well as how adding value can strategically link back to your sales

Jena Rodriguez is a motivational speaker, growth strategist, and transformation leadership mentor dedicated to helping people live consciously. She is the CEO of Brave Masters, where she helps corporate teams and entrepreneurs tap into their potential and scale their businesses by developing their mindsets. Jena is also a motivational speaker and the host of The Brave Entrepreneur Podcast and specializes in topics including leadership development, emotional intelligence, and personal growth.  Keep Reading >> Jena joins me today to discuss topics surrounding courage, bravery, visibility and leading with authenticity. She shares how she went from bankruptcy to founding the Brave Master, how your past experiences can impact the present, and the importance of not letting our egos run the show. Jena also highlights the power of living a conscious life and how to get to the other side of what is holding you back.  “It’s all about facing yourself and owning your stuff.” - Jena Rodriguez  Today on the Fierce F

Are people buying during COVID-19? Is it even okay to sell during a global pandemic? These are the sales questions plaguing many female entrepreneurs in this time of panic and uncertainty. It is crucial to reflect on whether the stories we tell ourselves about whether we are “allowed” to do business are serving us, or whether they are derailing our potential to thrive amidst the chaos. Keep Reading >> In today’s episode, I discuss whether female entrepreneurs should amp up or relax their sales efforts in response to the coronavirus pandemic. I discuss how to approach the situation with a CEO mindset and follow through with the responsibility you have to your business. I also highlight how you can be creative with selling and how to refine your messaging and find ways to connect your offer to what people need right now.   “Crisis and challenge are the birthplace of innovation.” - Eleanor Beaton   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Questions that many female entrepreneurs are struggling with rig

Are you feeling the stress and strain of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic? You are not alone. Our society is currently overflowing with panic and uncertainty when it comes to our daily lives — and the potential impact of this crisis on our businesses and economy. On top of being nervous about how the marketplace will be affected by COVID-19, many entrepreneurs and business leaders are also anxious about marketing their products and services while maintaining their brand reputation. Keep Reading >> In today’s episode, I share insight on whether you should market your brand during a global crisis and my response to the concerns many have about the possible backlash for marketing during a pandemic. I discuss whether marketing is essential to keeping your business afloat, and some crisis communications tips to help you be strategic with your approach. I also highlight how to craft a meaningful marketing message without spreading hysteria and what your clients and prospects likely crave from your brand during this

Do you struggle with procrastination? You are not alone! There is a common tendency for fierce feminine leaders to get overly ambitious and try to achieve massive results without taking the simple steps they need to get there, leading to feelings of overwhelm and a failure to achieve your desired outcomes. However, by embracing the power of simple steps, you can achieve greater results than you deemed possible. Keep Reading >> Today, I share a powerful tool to help you overcome procrastination and increase your productivity so you can achieve the results you want to see within your business. I discuss why it is essential to warm yourself up and approach your goals piece by piece, rather than attempting to take it all on at once. I also highlight why you should be humble when it comes to approaching your vision and how having a fixed mindset can impact the way you choose to approach your big, audacious goals.   “One of the basic things when it comes to doubling your productivity is to end procrastination.” -

So you know you need a mindset shift when it comes to sales, but how do you get there? With so much information out there about sales and money mindset, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Your sales mindset has the potential to impact your results significantly, so it is essential to equip yourself with the insight you need to help you approach your sales with ease and ultimately scale your business to 7 figures and beyond. Keep Reading >> Today, I share five tips that will help you grow your company to 7-figures by developing your sales mindset. I discuss the importance of standing firm and knowing your brand's personal measures of quality and success, and why it is essential to stay in alignment with these values. I also highlight common limiting beliefs that get in the way of effective sales, and why you should remain confident in your sales techniques despite the fears that may arise. “How you think about an activity influences your actual results far more than you may realize.“ - Eleanor Beat

Why do people buy? This question is one of the central considerations of buyer psychology, a key ingredient when it comes to elevating your brand to 7-figures and beyond. By gaining a deeper understanding of who your customer is and what drives their desire to invest in your product or service, you increase your opportunity to sharpen your strategy and build deeper relationships with the people you serve through your offerings. Keep Reading >> Today, I share insight into buyer psychology and a key aspect to consider to truly meet the buyer where they are along their customer journey. I discuss why you cannot overlook sales and marketing as a business leader, and why it is crucial to sell to the customer’s “why,” rather than focusing merely on what you are selling. I also highlight the idea of “escape and arrival” as it pertains to buyer psychology and some guidelines for how you can begin applying these concepts to elevate your company’s sales strategy.       “Sales is a multifaceted thing, but at the heart

Kelly Roach is a business expert, coach, and the creator of the Live Launch Method, helping entrepreneurs and business owners leverage and scale businesses in the online space and make million-dollar breakthroughs. Known as The Business Catalyst, Kelly has led groundbreaking teams as a Fortune 500 executive, and her expertise has appeared on platforms including ABC, NBC, Inc. Magazine and Forbes. Kelly is the author of Unstoppable and Bigger than YOU and host of the Unstoppable Success Radio podcast. Keep Reading >> Kelly joins me today to share her insight on how you can innovate your way to millions by being brave enough to take a risk. She highlights the importance of allowing yourself to fail on the road to your big breakthrough, and why so many of us stick with the status quo and fail to embrace innovation. Kelly also provides insight on how to reframe setbacks, adopt a mindset of continued conviction, and step into a new, up-leveled version of yourself.       “We all have this unlimited human potential

You have told your clients what you do and how you do it, but have you truly communicated the value of your work? To make a sale, customers must feel like the value you provide outweighs the cost they pay. Because of this, communicating impact is essential, and can have a make or break effect on results. Keep Reading >> Today, I discuss the importance of owning your value and sharing not only what products or services you offer, but also the impact of your work. I share ten tips to help you highlight the promise of your work in a clear, compelling manner, and uncover the value you tangibly offer your clients. I also discuss the importance of money mindset when it comes to sales and how to achieve results by focusing on what truly matters to your clients.       The most audacious thing we, as women entrepreneurs, do is own - fully own - the promise and value of our work.       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   Why it is essential to communicate the value of your work effectively How money st

How do you feel when it comes to commitment and risk? Often, the most powerful decisive actions we take come in the face of vulnerability, uncertainty, and potential rejection. Bold courses of action often come at a cost and require opening yourself up. The way we navigate risk says a lot about who we are and our ability to realize our greatest dreams. Avoiding the inevitable risks that come with making baller moves leads many people not to set goals at all, which can be very problematic. Keep Reading >> Today, I define commitment exposure and share ways to approach this concept as you work towards making a baller move and bringing your desired results to fruition. I highlight the tendencies people tend to have related to commitment exposure, including over investing in worst-case scenarios and overstating difficulty, and the importance of shifting your mindset. I also share the importance of being transparent with your team when it comes to your goals, and how observing your relationship with commitment can

Jordin Wiggins is an award-winning wellness warrior, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, owner and creator of Health Over All Inc., and the founder of The Pleasure Collective. As someone who has experienced chronic anxiety, Jordin dedicates herself to uncovering natural, whole-health healing approaches so that people can live more vibrant and energized lives and credits naturopathic medicine for transforming her quality of life. Jordin, an expert in women's sexual health, has been featured in publications such as HuffPost, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan, and crafts personalized health plans for her patients on a range of mental and physical health issues. Keep Reading >> Jordin joins me today to discuss her journey with burnout and strategies for identifying, preventing, and responding to the exhaustion we are susceptible to as female leaders. Jordin shares the different stages of burnout as well as both the physiological and psychological aspects. She also shares how pleasure and sexual health are related to b

You are hosting a dinner with seven women who have helped shape you into your seven-figure self. The question is, who is at the table?  Individuals who have taken decisive action towards their goals line the halls of business greatness, and relationships are critical when it comes to making the impact you desire. Moving towards your baller moves means being intentional with your relationships and cultivating a team of people who challenge you and push you in the direction of your potential. Keep Reading >>   Today, I share how to be a ceilingless female entrepreneur who is capable of shattering limiting beliefs and elevating to the highest levels of success. I emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself with a team of people who support and empower the woman you are becoming, not just the person you are today. I also highlight ten questions you should ask yourself to ensure that you are surrounded by a life-giving team that will empower you to build your business to seven figures and beyond.  “Transform

There is a 7-figure CEO inside of you. Are you ready to unleash her? The truth of being an entrepreneur or business leader is that your decisions impact and influence those around you. In taking decisive action towards your business goals, it is essential to evaluate whether or not the information in which you are basing your decisions is accurate and well-informed, rather than muddled with assumptions and biases. Keep Reading >> Today, I share the importance of differentiating between real facts and false facts so that you can improve your decision-making abilities, make baller moves, and find clarity about the actual value of your business. I provide tough love on how your perception of reality can be detrimental to your sales and the future of your business. I also highlight five steps you can implement today to evaluate whether you are making grounded judgments or falling into the trap of believing false facts.       “False facts don’t stand up when you really shake them. You cannot ascend to the top of

A new year, a new decade, and the question is this: why not now? It is time to take bold, decisive action towards your business goals and look at the significant factors that will set the trajectory for your business’s future. We, as female entrepreneurs, have an unfortunate tendency to underestimate ourselves, which often prevents us from stepping up to the next level and growing our businesses to their full potential. Keep Reading >>   But what if you are only one baller move away from your next big breakthrough?   Today, I share what a baller move is, and the importance of taking bold, decisive action within your business to elevate your brand. I discuss how to embrace an expansive mindset when it comes to your goals and how setting seemingly impossible goals can be beneficial. I also discuss how having a conversation with your future self can help you find clarity and move in an empowered, focused direction.       “Your future self is wise, and she speaks to you simply, plainly, and with great power.”- E

Female entrepreneurs are starting businesses faster than ever before. However, it is still a struggle for us to stand out and make meaningful contributions amidst immense market saturation. To cultivate truly thriving brands, we need to show up and do the work, looking beyond instant gratification to build inspired infrastructure to lead the way and generate value through deep engagement. Keep Reading >> Today, I share a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a multi-million-dollar podcast marketing strategy. I discuss what inspired infrastructure is and how it can be a powerful way to develop your brand and thought leadership platform. I share how starting a podcast can be an effective strategy for building your inspired infrastructure and why it is essential to build a foundation of trust with your clients and prospects. I also highlight the importance of consistency and recency with your engagements as well as insights to help you propel forward and build your platform in 2020. “Quality always rises to the top.”- E