Businesses that are driven by purpose are so much more successful. Why? When you start a business, it takes grit and resilience and if you’re not driven by a purpose greater than money or fame, it’s easy to give up when someone says no.So, how do you find and pursue a business idea that fills you with purpose, even through the most humbling rejection?On this week’s episode, Danielle sits down with Lola Banjo, fashion entrepreneur and Salesforce Executive, to talk about what it’s like to be a humble underdog in a white/male dominated industry and how she turned countless rejections into opportunities for growth and success.Born in Brooklyn, NY to Nigerian parents, Lola Banjo enjoyed a global upbringing spending her developmental years in cities across the US, Nigeria and the UK, then returning to the US on her own at 14 to help support her family back in Nigeria. Today, she is a VP of Strategy at Salesforce, as well as the firm's Global President of BOLDforce - the company's 8,000 member global Black ERG. In 2019, Lola launched the multimillion dollar luxury travel and fashion accessories brand, Silver & Riley, as the Founder and Chief Designer. Built to last with versatility, functionality, timeless style and eye-catching designs, Silver & Riley bridges the gap between functional and stylish travel and fashion accessories that can be enjoyed by all.Highlights: How one moment inspired Lola to pivot from business consulting to fashion. Lola’s framework for figuring out which business ideas to pursue and which to leave behind. The one secret every aspiring entrepreneur should know about overcoming rejection. Links:Silver & Riley’s website: www.silverandriley.com Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty Lola Banjo: @lolajbelle Silver & Riley: @silverandriley Mentioned in the episode: The Influencer Masterclass: Join bossbabe CEO, Natalie Ellis on a free, 90-minute training to gain full clarity on your personal brand, learn how to create easy, consistent content, build an audience of raving followers + generate revenue, without the stress. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code BOSSBABE at lumedeodorant.com/bossbabe! #lumepod

As Bossbabes and mothers, we often feel like we can and should “do it all” … but do we have to? And more importantly, do we even want to? The truth is you can have a full life as a Bossbabe mompreneur without doing it all.If you’ve ever felt guilty about taking time for self-care, or you want to succeed in business and motherhood, but you’re not sure how to do both… this episode is for you. We know what that pressure feels like… and here to get real about it is a powerful Bossbabe who’s found solutions.On this week’s episode, Natalie sits down with disruptive social entrepreneur and author, Miki Agrawal, to shed light on how her career has changed since becoming a mother and how she’s still “getting shit done with excellence.”Miki Agrawal is the founder of several acclaimed social enterprises: TUSHY, THINX, & WILD. She’s the author of the #1 best-selling books DO COOL SH*T and DISRUPT-HER. Miki Agrawal was named “Fast Company's Most Creative People,” “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum and INC's “Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs.” She passionately speaks about her 15 years of entrepreneurial adventures, from inventing products in taboo categories, to creatively launching them, to marketing and scaling them exponentially, to dealing with shocking setbacks - and she shares her colorful, authentic revelations along the way.Highlights: How Miki created her new diaper business, Hero Technologies, during her weekly “thinking day.” Why it’s vital to set standards and boundaries with your team (and to not be bffs with everyone). What NOT to do when hiring a co-founder and developing a strategic business partnership. Links: Check out Miki Agrawal’s books Miki’s website: www.mikiagrawal.com Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Miki Agrawal: @mikiagrawal Tushy: @hellotushy Thinx: @thinx WILD: @eatdrinkwild Mentioned in this episode: The Influencer Masterclass: Join bossbabe CEO, Natalie Ellis on a free, 90-minute training to gain full clarity on your personal brand, learn how to create easy, consistent content, build an audience of raving followers + generate revenue, without the stress. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/bossbabe and get on your way to being your best self.

What makes a successful female founder? With so many changes happening to social media, digital marketing and the creator economy, you have to keep up and adapt quickly if you want your business to thrive. But don’t worry, today’s special guest has the key to pivoting quickly and overcoming any obstacle in business, so listen up!On this week’s episode, Danielle sits down with serial entrepreneur and angel investor, Jaclyn Johnson, to chat about her rise to success in entrepreneurship, investing and fundraising. Plus, she shares her candid thoughts on the future marketing trends she sees dominating the era of creators and influencers.Jaclyn Johnson created her career. A powerhouse entrepreneur, by the time she was 28, Jaclyn had sold her first business, invested in multiple female-owned startups and launched her second multi-million dollar company, Create & Cultivate. Jaclyn recognized a gap in conversations, resources, events and community for female millennial entrepreneurs and responded with a solution, Create & Cultivate, the wildly popular media platform and nationwide conference. Jaclyn’s own work-life philosophy, built on the cornerstones of female empowerment, hustling-hard and innovation, has propelled her voice to the forefront of the discussion on workplace equality and creativity. Jaclyn is now paying it forward as a new thought-leader for millennial women and Gen-Z-ers on the career come up.Highlights: The real, behind-the-scenes of Create & Cultivate’s first-ever conference. How they got celebrities like Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian West and Paris Hilton to attend as speakers and panelists. How Jaclyn truly feels about selling her company and becoming an angel investor. Links: Enroll in Bossbabe’s Influencer School Take The Fundraising Masterclass - use code BOSSBABE10 for 10% off Book a video call with Jaclyn Johnson on Intro Jaclyn’s website: www.jaclynrjohnson.com  Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty Jaclyn Johnson: @jaclynrjohnson Create & Cultivate: @createcultivate WorkParty Podcast: @workparty Mentioned in this episode:Join our private, online community of female entrepreneurs where you can connect, build and grow.

Do you ever feel like you're constantly chasing after opportunities and saying yes to everything, only to find yourself feeling drained, overstimulated, and disconnected from yourself? As co-founder and CEO of bossbabe, Natalie has been there too. In this episode, she shares her journey towards finding clarity on her vision and purpose, and how she prioritized getting intentional about what she wants to create.Natalie emphasizes the importance of slowing down and not feeling the need to take on every opportunity. She shares insights on prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and creating systems that align with our values and support our well-being.You can achieve your goals without sacrificing everything else. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a busy professional, or someone looking to find more meaning in your life, Natalie's insights and personal story will inspire you to take a step back and get clear on your vision without losing momentum toward your goals. Stay tuned for more episodes as Natalie shares the systems she personally implemented to achieve a more energized and authentic state of being.Highlights: The real behind-the-scenes of Natalie's journey towards self-discovery and finding her happiest, best self. The importance of prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and creating systems to support your goals. Finding community and a support system that aligns with your values can be a game changer. Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/bossbabe and get on your way to being your best self.Join our private, online community of female entrepreneurs where you can connect, build and grow.

On this week’s episode, Danielle sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, Fortune 500 small business advisor, philanthropist and economic activist, Natalie Madeira Cofield, to unveil some non-traditional ways you can secure funding for your business (at any stage).Natalie Madeira Cofield is a presidentially appointed expert on small business and has been named one of the most powerful women in business by Entrepreneur Magazine. Natalie has provided some of the nation's most prominent CEOs of billion-dollar organizations, executives of global brands, senior advisors to the White House, mayors of leading national cities, and community activists and leaders with inspiration, insight and advisement. Her efforts have been responsible for supporting the deployment of more than $200 million in funding to eco-systems and entrepreneurs throughout the country.Highlights: The secret to accessing capital to fund your business without venture capitalists. How to reduce the number of no’s you hear from investors. The real, behind-the-scenes of getting government funding for your business. Links: Natalie’s website: www.nataliecofield.com Check out the Small Business Administration (SBA) Mastercard Digital Doors Program Mastercard Strive Program Find a SBA Women’s Business Center Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty Natalie Madeira Cofield: @nmcofield Mentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/bossbabe and get on your way to being your best self.Join our private, online community of female entrepreneurs where you can connect, build and grow.

Are you looking for a new way to move past your blocks and level up in life? Are you unsure of how to embody your fullest self, truly love yourself, and tap into your inner magic? Then you are just where you need to be.On this week’s episode, Natalie sits down with one of the most powerful coaches in the industry, Jenna Phillips Ballard, to shine light on how a coma saved her life and inspired her to take control of her future and create her own success.After waking up from a trauma-induced coma, Jenna realized she had a much greater purpose in life. Since then, she has become her own advocate, creating a pathway for self-love, success, and abundance. With newfound awareness and strength, Jenna made a full recovery and continued to lead a life of joy, purpose, and empowerment. In 2016, she co-founded Ascension Leadership Academy with her husband and together they have coached hundreds of people to tap into their own unique magic and manifest magnificent lives.Highlights: The one thing you should change if you want to be a better leader, partner or friend. What Jenna discovered by diving deep into the divinity of motherhood. Jenna’s #1 best-kept secret for moving past your blocks and manifesting anything in your life. Links: Jenna’s website: www.jennaphillipsballard.com Transform your life with Ascension Leadership Academy Follow: Instagram: @jennaphillipsballard Ascension Leadership Academy: @ascensionleadershipacademy bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Mentioned in this episode:Join our private, online community of female entrepreneurs where you can connect, build and grow.

Have you been trying to get people excited about your brand and your mission, but it’s just not working? Do you feel like you could make a bigger impact on the world, but you’re not sure how to get there?We know the struggle… but we also know a simple, yet powerful 3-step process that will help you overcome it.On this week’s episode, Danielle reveals the exact framework she used to discover her “why”, develop her personal mission, and grow Bossbabe into a thriving company – all with the goal to create a business and life she loves (mission accomplished!).This framework, called The Golden Circle, will help you make empowered decisions and find success in all areas of business – from launching and marketing products to hiring employees. It’ll even help you create the messaging and branding strategies you need to effectively grow and scale your company.If you want to attract loyal customers, build a team that’s aligned with your mission, and create a business you’re truly proud of, you need this framework. Remember, if Danielle can do it, you absolutely can!Highlights: The secret to building a mission-driven business that makes a positive impact. How to use The Golden Circle framework to create a business and life you love. The 3 best ways to motivate your team and engage your customers. Links: Subscribe to the only newsletter for women entrepreneurs, by women entrepreneurs: the bossbabe edit. Start with Why by Simon Sinek Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty Mentioned in this episode:Join our private, online community of female entrepreneurs where you can connect, build and grow.

If there was something simple you could do today to invest in yourself and become more valuable in your career… would you do it?We know you would because you’re a bossbabe! On this week’s episode, Niyc Pidgeon, leading business mentor, Positive Psychologist MSc and Danielle’s first-ever life coach, shines light on how coaching and positive psychology can help you scale up your career and income.Plus – Niyc shares the surprising benefits of getting certified as a Positive Psychology Coach. As Niyc says, there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur or a coach. So, why not take the leap and see where it can take you? If you’ve been looking for a new skill set or a new way to scale up your revenue this year, this episode is for you!Highlights: How to use positive psychology and coaching to reach business breakthroughs and feel more confident in your career. The real behind-the-scenes of how working with a coach helped Danielle turn $10K into $20 million. Niyc Pidgeon’s favorite positive psychology tool you can use to reach your goals more quickly. Links: Become a Positive Psychology Certified Coach at Positive Psychology Coach Academy! www.niycpidgeon.com Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty Niyc Pidgeon: @niycpidge Pos Psych Daily: @positivepsychologydaily Mentioned in this episode:Join our private, online community of female entrepreneurs where you can connect, build and grow.

Are you the bottleneck of your own business? You want more money, but you don’t have the time to trade for it. So, you try your best to stay organized and productive, but you end up feeling burnt out and scatterbrained. Can you relate?We get it… Staying efficient and organized as a solopreneur or business owner can be super challenging, especially while you’re growing and pivoting. But there’s a special tool you can use to save time and keep making magic.On this week’s episode, Sara Loretta, Certified Notion Consultant and Founder of SYSTMS, teaches you how to use Notion to boost your efficiency, make more money, and unlock your freedom. Whether you’re building a passive online business, scaling an agency, or you just want to better organize your personal life, nothing works without systems. And it’s not just about becoming more organized… Notion saved Sara 87 hours of work last year. Imagine what you could do with that time!If you’ve been looking for a streamlined way to take your business to new heights without burning out, this episode is for you. Notion is exactly what you need to consistently reach those $10k-$15k months or grow from 6-7 figures.Highlights The secret to preventing burnout, increasing productivity, and making more money. The biggest mistake entrepreneurs and freelancers make in growing their business. What you can do right now to start systematizing your business and personal life. Links: Join The Société for instant access to Sara’s masterclass “How To Get Organized + Be More Productive In Your Business.” Try Notion today! Get Sara’s Notion templates - use code BOSSBABE50 for $50 off your first year. Follow: bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty Sara Loretta: @thesaraloretta Systms: @systmsclub

Have you ever thought of leaving your 9-5? Are you ready to get more out of your career and be your own boss, but you have no idea where to start?You’re not alone, we’ve been there! It can be scary, but we’re here to walk you through that transition with confidence and clarity.On this week’s episode, entrepreneur and online marketing strategist, Amy Porterfield, reveals her journey to becoming an entrepreneur after leaving her corporate job working for Tony Robbins. She shares her top tips and advice on starting a side hustle, leaving your 9-5, and creating your dream career from scratch.Plus – Amy shares a sneak peek into her amazing new book, “Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World.”If you’ve been considering starting a side hustle or leaving your 9-5 to start a business of your own, this episode was made for you!Highlights: How Amy Porterfield went from corporate yes girl to kickass entrepreneur and author. What you can do right now to prepare yourself to quit your job ( + what to do if your partner doesn’t fully support your career change). Amy’s expert opinion on the most effective marketing strategies you should use in 2023. Links:Two Weeks Notice by Amy PorterfieldFollow: Amy Porterfield: @amyporterfield bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty Mentioned in this episode:Join our private, online community of female entrepreneurs where you can connect, build and grow.