Synopsis
Behind the Boss Mask is a podcast about living day-to-day life as an full-time or part-time entrepreneur + curious human with unique interests + desires. Looking for a show of JUST business advice that you can probably Google? That’s not this show. Our motto? Life is an experiment, so stay curious my dear.Your curiosity is your intuition talking loud enough for you to hear it over the modern noise - Behind the Boss Mask helps you hear your curiosity clearly + find the courage to follow it wherever it leads.
Episodes
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050: 3 Ways to Slow Burnout Before It Kills Your Momentum with Victoria Klein
27/02/2017 Duration: 15minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask to talk about real, doable ways to slow burnout when you feel it coming so you momentum doesn't grind to a halt. This episode is perfect for you if you're curious about the best ways to prevent burnout before it starts. We've got your back on beating burnout!
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049: Falling Down + Getting Up, Better: "Rising Strong" with Victoria Klein (#BossMaskBookClub)
20/02/2017 Duration: 22minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask for our LAST monthly #BossMaskBookClub! We're talking about "Rising Strong" by Brene Brown – this book is all about trying, failing, and most importantly, getting back up + trying again. This episode is perfect for you if you're curious about how your emotional world impacts your entire life + (want to be) ready to face discomfort and failure head-on. You've got this!
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048: Destroying Online Vanity with #TheImperfectBoss, Getting Paid vs. Giving it for Free, + Processing Emotions as a Business Owner with Ashley Beaudin
13/02/2017 Duration: 45minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with copywriter, mentor, and speaker for creative women + founder of #TheImperfectBoss movement, Ashley Beaudin. This episode is perfect for you if you're curious about connecting with others who can relate to the feeling of not having it all together, as entrepreneurs and as humans. We're all in the same boat!
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047: How to Prepare Your Business (+ Yourself) for Major Personal Change (Q+A with VK)
06/02/2017 Duration: 17minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask YOUR questions! This episode is perfect for you if you're curious about how to prepare, personally + professionally, for nearly any major change in your life. Enjoy the episode!
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046: 5 Reasons WHY You Burnout + Why They're All Lies with Victoria Klein
30/01/2017 Duration: 18minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask to talk about 5 of the most common reasons you are prone to burnout, and why they're all lies that are holding you back from your true level of awesome. This episode is perfect for you if you want to know what's destroying your productive + keeping you from your biggest, boldest goals. It's time to let your awesome out!
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045: The Pioneer's Dilemma, Living a Conscious Life (Almost) 24/7, + An Honest Journey in Self-Care with Kellie Adkins
23/01/2017 Duration: 47minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with business mentor, growth catalyst for conscious female entrepreneurs, + Yoga teacher, Kellie Adkins. This episode is perfect for you if you want to know how the pioneer's dilemma impacts you as an entrepreneur; why family can be the best motivator; how to write 3 books in 1 year (and why you would want to!); what a decade of entrepreneurship really looks like; what happens when you delegate before you're ready; how you can work 4 hours a day, 4 days a week with even a small team; the realities of running a business during a personal health crisis; or the difficulty of practicing what you preach. You don't want to miss this episode!
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044: Defining Success + Destroying Self-Sabotage: "Playing Big" with Victoria Klein (#BossMaskBookClub)
16/01/2017 Duration: 23minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask for our monthly #BossMaskBookClub! We're talking about "Playing Big" by Tara Mohr - this book is all about bridging the gap between the potential others see in you and what you think you know about yourself. You'll define what it means to "play big" for you - because it's different for everyone - and get the tools from Tara on how to make it happen. The episode is perfect for you if you're ready to get out of your own way, once and for all! Ready, set, GO!
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043: From Starstruck to Collaboration, Riding Breakdowns to Breakthroughs, + True Leadership and Honesty with Gwen Elliot
09/01/2017 Duration: 56minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with media strategist, producer of a TV show on Oprah's OWN Network, and co-creator of the Media Method e-course, Gwen Elliot. This episode is perfect for you if you want to know what it's really like to collaborate with one of your idols and mentors; why getting laid off was one of the best things that can happen to you; how taking the time to reflect on your past and possible future can be priceless; what to do when you no longer believe in what you're doing; how + why VK was very public about her depression in 2016; the value of brain-dumping your thoughts on a regular basis; how to own up to your mistakes and self-sabotage + why it's never that big of a deal to others. It's a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss!
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042: 3 Valuable Lessons from 2016 + 3 Bold Goals for 2017 with Victoria Klein
02/01/2017 Duration: 14minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask for a look back at 2016 + an exciting look ahead at 2017 with VK. Find out her 3 most valuable lessons from 2016 + the 3 big, bold, audacious goals she has for 2017! Buckle up and come along for the ride!
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041: Structure vs Freedom, Choosing the Problem You Want to Solve, + the Daily Realities of Being an Entrepreneur with Mental Health Issues with Vasavi Kumar
26/12/2016 Duration: 50minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with clarity + simplify strategist, Vasavi Kumar. This episode is perfect for you if you want to know: how to package what you're good at; the myth of surrender; why there's great freedom in choosing a niche; how to balance structure and freedom; how to choose and be ready for a mentor; which tool is most important when marketing your business; why building your business locally is still super effective; the difference between using psychology in marketing versus treating people like they're dumb; how to live day-to-day as an entrepreneur with mental health challenges; how to find the balance between self-care and your clients.
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040: More with Regret, or Less but Better?: "Essentialism" with Victoria Klein (#BossMaskBookClub)
19/12/2016 Duration: 47minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask for our monthly #BossMaskBookClub! We're talking about "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown - this book is all about creating a life focused on "less but better." If you read only one book this year, this is the one. Listen to the episode to find out why! I love this book! Show notes + bonus cheat sheet are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/040
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039: Why Personal Growth Leads to Professional Pivots, Becoming a Mom in Your 40s, + What Conversation Are You a Part Of? with Hillary Rubin
12/12/2016 Duration: 01h02minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with spiritual life and business coach, mentor for coaches, and former Yoga teacher, Hillary Rubin. This episode is perfect for you if you want to know: how personal growth leads to professional pivots; why people pay for experiences, not things; why you need to know what professional conversation you're a part of; the unexpected impact of hiring a team for your business; why not everyone can work for themselves; the most difficult part of being a mom and a business owner; or how trying to recreate the wheel during major life changes is a waste of time. We pack a lot in this episode, so don't miss it! Show notes + bonus content are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/039
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038: Starting a Podcast, One Bad VA After Another, + Customer Service vs Sanity (Q+A with VK)
05/12/2016 Duration: 31minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask YOUR questions! This episode is perfect for you if you want to know about starting your own podcast; how to hire the right Virtual Assistant for you (even if you'd had bad VAs in the past); or finding a VA for specific customer service tasks, like answering calls + following up with potential clients. Enjoy the episode! Show notes + bonus content are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/038
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037: College Degree vs. Hands-On Client Work, Swank DIY Sales Pages, + Taking a 3-Month Maternity Leave as an Entrepreneur with Amanda Genther
28/11/2016 Duration: 51minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with graphic designer, digital strategist, + creator of the Irresistible Sales Pages e-course, Amanda Genther. This episode is perfect for you if you want to know: what's the best way to spend your time: on a college degree or doing hands-on client works; why to pay attention to the projects that excite you; the mystery of sales pages; how to move past your resistance to delegating; how to take a 3-month maternity leave as an entrepreneur; what burnout + recovery is really like for a mom entrepreneur. Get ready because we're getting real in this episode! Show notes + bonus content are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/037
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036: Death is Inevitable; Success + Well-Being Are Optional: "Thrive" with Victoria Klein
21/11/2016 Duration: 40minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask for our monthly #BossMaskBookClub! We're talking about "Thrive" by Arianna Huffington - this book is all about the disconnection between what you value and how you spend your time. The episode is perfect for you if want to know more about the ultimate root of all burnout and unhappiness; how technology is helping and hurting us personally and professionally; the many facets of self-care and why it doesn't have to feel like a chore; how more silence and introspection can lead to faster success; why your daily mindset shapes your whole life and how to improve it; the wonder-filled benefits of disconnecting more; how death is the secret to a more fulfilling life; why many entrepreneurs miss the mark when it comes to giving. You won't want to miss this episode! Show notes + bonus cheat sheet are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/036
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035: The Special Sauce of Your Second-Nature Skills, the Passive Income Myth, + Why You're Always Trading Time for Dollars with Maggie Patterson + Brittany Becher of Scoop Industries
14/11/2016 Duration: 55minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with my favorite service-based business support duo, Maggie Patterson + Brittany Becher of Scoop Industries. Yes folks, we've got another three-way! This episode is perfect for you if you want to know why the majority of successful businesses are service-based businesses; where to find that professional slap upside the head that we all need from time to time; why people will always buy back their time; the importance of investing in creating relationships with people you respect; how your personal life shapes your professional pursuits (and vice versa); the reality of ongoing burnout for entrepreneurs and the variety of ways to recover. This is a great conversation you won't want to miss! Show notes + bonus content are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/035
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034: Time Management + Self-Care for Female Entrepreneurs (Q+A with VK)
07/11/2016 Duration: 15minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask YOUR questions! This episode is perfect for you if you want to know more about time management or self-care as a female entrepreneur (we are a special, badass breed after all *wink*). Come along and find your inner badass too! Show notes + bonus content are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/034
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033: Chakras for Entrepreneurs 101 with Victoria Klein
31/10/2016 Duration: 40minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask to talk about Chakras for Entrepreneurs with your Yoga-tastic host, Victoria Klein. This is the perfect way to end our first-ever Woo Woo October. :) This episode is perfect for you if you want to know more about the chakra system in your body + how it can help you be a more successful and freedom-filled entrepreneur. Don't miss it! Show notes + bonus guide are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/033
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032: Healing Self-Doubt + Fear, Knowing Your Value vs. Comparisonitis, + Connecting Your Body + Mind to Prevent Burnout with Amanda Freeman
24/10/2016 Duration: 01h11minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask with Reiki Master + Teacher, Amanda Freeman. (Woo Woo 101) What is Reiki? Amanda describes it best as, "Reiki is a gentle yet powerful hands-on Japanese healing technique that works on all levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Reiki works by gently clearing energy blockages within the body, which then allows the body to heal itself." This episode is perfect for you if you want to know how your personal habits, quirks, + internal blocks are affecting your business; why learning to heal your own imperfections is the key to success; the key to connecting your mind + body to prevent burnout; why it's so easy to fall into the comparison game in the online world, plus how to stop it; how to integrate small moments of self-care into your daily life; or why self-doubt + fear are the 2 biggest problems for entrepreneurs, plus how to heal them for good. You are going to love this episode! Show notes + bonus content are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/032
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031: The Epic Choice: Conquer Your Fear or Stay Stuck for Life: "The Big Leap" with Victoria Klein
17/10/2016 Duration: 31minToday we're going Behind the Boss Mask for our monthly #BossMaskBookClub! We're talking about "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks - this book is all about fear + self-sabotage (a perfect compliment to our spiritual focus this Woo Woo October). The episode is perfect for you if want to know more about why bad things seem to happen just as life gets good; how you are your own worst enemy (but you don't have to be); the deep influence your childhood is exerting on you every day; why you feel stuck + every day in your business is hard work; how to transform your relationship with your personal purpose + time itself; or why business is ultimately a spiritual path. Join us for this life changing episode! Show notes + bonus cheat sheet are available at http://behindthebossmask.com/031