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In Session 11 with Robyn, we discuss what it means to market yourself and lean into sharing in a new way. It’s such a great conversation on knowing what works, while also acknowledging what works for you. Robyn brings such authenticity and I think represents what so many of us feel around this topic, and I know it will be such a useful one.  In this episode, you’ll hear: When it makes sense to lean into innovation vs. when are we using that as something to hide behind  Robyn and I discuss “proximity marketing” and what we think around this in our space How our audience reads not just what we're saying but what we’re bringing to what we're saying The difference between if a strategy is a good strategy vs. if it’s a good strategy for you  The recommendation I make for Robyn to test in her marketing strategy around her new offer    Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In Session 10 with Robyn, we discuss that difficult place in business when things feel uncertain but nothing is actually wrong. We dive into detachment, big vision, and what safety in business really means. We also talk about what actually IS “wrong” right now and the personal and health challenges coming up for Robyn and how to address (or not address) those from a mindset perspective. This is a really interesting episode where I give a lot of thoughts and advice that is probably counter to what you’re used to hearing but will be really supportive no matter where you’re at in your own journey.    In this episode, you’ll hear:   The thing Robyn is noticing with her new business that’s really serving her that she wants to bring into her coaching business The recommendation I make for a quick win lead magnet and conversion strategy The counterintuitive advice I give Robyn about people understanding her message  The mentality that’s so prevalent in our industry that is so damaging and keeps a lot of peop

In this solo episode, we discuss what it really means and looks like to create success during those tough seasons in life. We talk about Robyn’s journey, my own journey, and the 3 things that I think are most impactful to lean into if you want to be able to create professional success when you’re in a really difficult personal season.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Why you’re getting one less episode in this season of LITerally The one thing you DON’T owe your audience My story on creating Datable and the biggest fear I had  The three pillars you need for creating success even when things are tough    Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In Session 8 with Robyn, we discuss where she’s at as she’s wrapping up her year, how she’s feeling about her relationship with social media, an update on her health journey, and she shares a fun business celebration. This feels like a beautiful wrap-up/level set that all centers around finding an equilibrium and what that looks like as a mom, and the owner of two businesses that are both in a “clean slate” phase.  In this episode, you’ll hear: The exciting and unexpected celebration Robyn has to share  The thing that is the most freeing in business  What Robyn uses as the primary way to shift her mindset  The recommendation I’m making about finding balance and integration with both businesses  The one thing we both see as the key to almost all success (especially the kind that is sustainable)   Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In Session 7 with Robyn, we discuss the upcoming launch of Robyn’s new business and the launch of her new offer in her coaching business. We talk about visibility edges that are coming up for her and some practical strategies about where to start when launching something new and what to focus on and leverage. We also discuss the big season of work Robyn is in and discerning between self-sabotage and a strong sprint. This episode is such a great mixture of mindset and strategy that will support you in stretching your own edges and bringing something new to life in business.    In this episode, you’ll hear: How to discern between self-sabotage and a sprint season  What it looks like to find the balance between sprints and rest in business  The reason Robyn’s market research went totally different this time around  One of the most important things we can give our clients as a coach The thing you want to focus on and leverage when launching something new  The question to ask yourself when you hit a vi

In this solo episode, we discuss how the best results in business come from being able to navigate the fine lines and nuances that inevitably come up. I have never been more excited to record a solo episode because I think this is one of the most important conversations we can have as women in business. We discuss creating success that actually feels like success by being willing to find the middle ground and decide on your own lines and dive into five key topics to address and look at within your own business.  In this episode, you’ll hear: The fine line between something being the marketing dream but still needing to be the dream for you The fine line between contentment and wanting more  The nuance of what it means to ‘have it all’ while not having to ‘do it all’ The nuance of business not always being easy but having an easy time managing it  The nuance of market research being important while not being the bible  Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her websi

In Session 6 with Robyn, we discuss the balance of ambition and contentment, and what it means to want more when you’re so good with what you have. We dive deep into balance in terms of our offers, our legacy, and our desires. And we look at what is driving the fear of wanting or asking for more. This is such a great episode that really showcases the tension we all face in being happy with where we are and wanting to create more simultaneously.  In this episode, you’ll hear: What we’re using basecamp support for and what that looks like  Balancing the desire to create legacy work without putting on too much pressure The two types of business models I see in our space  A big red flag I look out for as a coach The fine line of contentment and wanting more  The medicine Robyn is being delivered right now   Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In Session 5 with Robyn, we discuss a new message that’s come alive for her, the marketing behind it and the thread that’s been there for her all along. It’s a deep dive into finding the balance between what is great marketing alongside what is also great for and aligned to the business owner. Whether you’re just getting started or continuing to refine your message over time, this will be so useful.  In this episode, you’ll hear: The thing that gave me a big aha as Robyn’s coach  What makes something a ‘marketing dream’ but what you still have to consider in addition to that  The two things we need to do with our marketing to see big results One thing you want to ensure your message always does  How market research can drive you in the wrong direction  What always translates to the best content  Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In Session 4 with Robyn, we go deep. We talk about being the default parent, the toxicity of doing it all, sacred rage, and deep grief. Robyn shares so openly and vulnerably that I’m moved to tears even typing these words. It’s a truly beautiful episode that, while touching on many personal things, really is a testament to the power of vulnerability. With yourself and with others. I’m so grateful to Robyn for this episode. I know you’ll feel the same.  In this episode, you’ll hear: The real challenge of being the default parent and business owner that needs to get talked about more The toxicity of “doing it all” (and why ALUL didn’t grow last year) Re-working the entire foundation of your belief system and what that entails  How to find ease and neutrality in business even when business isn’t easy  The sacred rage Robyn is letting herself lean into and what grief is teaching her   Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In this solo episode, we discuss the differences in scaling and selling a large group offer vs. 1:1. Too often in the online space we act as though these are exactly the same in terms of how you’d approach them strategically and they are absolutely not. We dive into the differences, how that’s showing up for Robyn, and the “why” behind different strategic choices so that you can feel more clear on the what and why and can apply it to your own business for more results. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to distinguish what might be relevant to you and your business here and what to let go of When it actually matters to niche and what that can look like  What building relationships look like at different stages of business  How you need to shift your view on marketing when it’s time to reach more people The fundamental principle behind growing a scalable offer    Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In Session 3 with Robyn, we discuss all things scaling and messaging. The truth is, in order to scale a program you need specific messaging that helps you stand out, and we’re getting clear on what that means for Robyn. Some of it is mindset and energetic and some of it is smart strategy, and you’ll get to see how it all fits together. We also dive into some of the shadow sides of sharing in this way- like the fact that people will misunderstand you no matter what. It’s a great episode that blends a bit of everything and will absolutely have some nuggets for you no matter where you’re at in your own journey.  In this episode, you’ll hear:   Why we often undervalue the things that come easiest to us What to do if social media feels like a high school cafeteria How to cultivate a willingness to deal with the challenges that come with growth (like being misunderstood) An important Q to ask yourself to determine your best strategy  The thing that matters most for scaling (that you don’t have to worry

In Session 2 with Robyn, we start with leaning into pricing and strategy and end up going WAY deeper into the new identity that’s emerging for Robyn and the importance of centering yourself in your own life and business more. We talk about ‘look at me marketing’, the patriarchy & systems that impact how we show up, and the identity shift Robyn is experiencing as she comes back to herself after pregnancy, grief, and loss.  In this episode, you’ll hear:   The things that actually communicate who your program is for (outside of just what you’re saying about it) The good/bad that comes with hearing “This is so much more valuable than I thought!” What truly makes someone compelling The problem with the “I’ll just go show them” mentality we can get stuck in (and that I often find myself stuck in too!) A look at the systems that influence how we engage with life and our businesses  The importance of “centering” yourself and how Robyn is entering a new era around this concept   Episode Links Joi

In Session 1 with Robyn, we get to know her and her business and discuss how it can be quite scary to scale a good thing. Robyn’s plans for her business have changed quite a bit in recent months and she’s looking at re-working and re-defining what’s there (even though, in many ways, she loves it as is). We dive into her current offers, what motivates her, and the fears that come with change.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Why it can be really scary to scale what’s already working well  The thing Robyn shares that MOST of the online space would label as a block, and why I feel differently  Permission to prioritize your lifestyle over massive numbers (and what that looks like) How a boring business can be the best thing for you The fears around fractured audience trust that can come with big change  How control shows up in our business (especially after traumatic experiences)    Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  

In this Intro to Season 9, we kick off with a get-to-know-you session with our new coachee, Robyn Gooding! It’s such a fun conversation that takes you deep on Robyn’s story and gives you context around who she is, what both of her businesses are, what her life is like as a mama (whose husband travels for work), and what she’s most excited and freaked out about when it comes to being on the podcast.    In this episode, you’ll hear: Robyn’s super interesting back story and how coaching “chose her” Why Robyn wanted to work together and what made her say ‘yes’ to the podcast  My perspective on why I knew Robyn was the perfect person for Season 9  How the thing Robyn is most excited for is also the thing she’s most scared of  The big life shifts and challenges Robyn has recently faced and how that changed her perspective on showing up here so vulnerably   Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Robyn on her website  Listen to Robyn’s podcast episodes Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

In this final episode with Angie, we’re wrapping up Season 8 and going fully off of our normal wrap up questions! Typically, I ask specific Q’s about someone’s time on the podcast and that was… not at all what we did this episode. We had an incredible convo on the challenges of being a working mom, what accountability means, what really creates sustainable growth in business, and the huge year Angie has had. It is such a juicy convo (that I cannot wait for you to hear), and the best way we could have wrapped this season.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Our take on the challenges working mothers face Angie’s truth (that she knows she’ll be judged for) around how she feels as a working mom A personal share about something my therapist reminded me of recently  Angie’s funny (but deeply important and telling) share that she surprises me with  Angie’s revelations around accountability and sustainable growth A reflection on Angie’s year and what it means to honor and acknowledge the tough seasons   E

In our FINAL session with Angie (Session 18), we discuss her perspective on accountability after having all of her sessions recorded and what it did (and didn’t) do for her. We also review her Toggl report, talk about if she’s truly one of those people who are “busy but don’t work” and look at what CEO shifts she can make to be able to both run AND grow the business without burning out.    In this episode, you’ll hear:   What I actually think about external accountability (this will probably surprise you) The realizations Angie had from tracking her time for a week The reality of being a busy CEO and running a business that doesn’t get talked about enough The important consideration we must make before we say ‘yes’ to something new The challenge of both running AND growing a business (and how to navigate it) The check in we end with that is the question most of us need to ask ourselves (and won’t always give ourselves permission for)   Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about

In Session 17 with Angie, we discuss how she’s feeling as she expands support into more areas of her business. We also discuss her fear of being busy but not working, and the real challenges of being a single working mom and Black Woman. Finally, we dive into what it means to redefine some of her values that aren’t fully serving her, and the practical shift she can start leaning into around that. In this episode, you’ll hear: What it looks like as Angie’s support expands to other areas of the business (and the good and bad of that) The systemic challenges of being a working mom and a Black Woman  Angie’s biggest fear (that she’s worried she’s fallen into) How to know when it’s time to redefine our values One of the best practical tips for ditching the overwhelm and moving forward    Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website  

In Session 16 with Angie, we have an episode that’s quite different than normal. We recorded about 10 minutes of our session and then called the rest off so Angie could rest. I jump in with some thoughts in the second half and we dive into what it means to choose yourself and what it means as a coach to name what you’re seeing.  In this episode, you’ll hear: How Angie is still feeling busy despite some changes and what might be driving that The balance of getting big life admin taken care of while also not staying perpetually busy How important it is to use spaces that are just for you…FOR you. The thing I tell my coaching clients when we start working together  Permission to say the thing as a coach (and what that looks like)   Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website  

In this solo episode, we dive into the big emotions of growth, which are actually the most crucial to deal with as you scale. Most people think it’s the specific strategy, etc. and what I see again and again is that the strategies are simple but all the stuff it brings up is where you really need support (because that’s also where people can stop their growth and self-sabotage). We dive into some specifics around what’s coming up for Angie and zoom out to talk about ways to manage this when you find yourself in this season. In this episode, you’ll hear: The biggest area to focus on when you’re trying to let business be good  How to expand your capacity  The hack for moving through overwhelm  When to make practical adjustments The 4 biggest hacks for managing the big feels    Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website  

In Session 15 with Angie, we discuss how good things are feeling for her and the places she’s still being challenged in. This is such a great episode to remember what is possible for you in your business while also having permission to honor the parts of you that feel challenged in the growth and expansion.  In this episode, you’ll hear:   The physical reminder of how much has changed that came up for Angie this week  The thing that makes selling feel really easy Why delusional belief is so important to success How to soothe the inner child that can often be running our businesses  The important shift in focus from just DOING more to truly being a CEO expanding her company Episode Links Join my Facebook group Learn more about Angie on her website