the bossbabe podcast

You can have it all – a freedom-based business, all the flexibility you desire + be making a massive impact… the only “catch” is you CAN’T do it all alone. You’re going to need “A” players as we call them at bossbabe to help actualize your big vision + support you along the journey. As business owners, it’s up to us to not just create a compelling vision, but also to effectively communicate that vision to the team around us so they can show up to help us make it happen. In today’s episode, we’re diving into all things team + leadership – from qualities to look for when hiring to how to give feedback to create the best outcomes possible. Listen in for all the specific details on how Natalie leads + empowers the team of A players at bossbabe! HIGHLIGHTS How to effectively communicate your vision + create alignment with the members on your team (so they feel inspired and bought in!) Who you NEED on your leadership team to execute on your vision How to give feedback (BOTH positive + negative) in a way that creates connection and builds trust in your team What many leaders miss when it comes to building a really strong + thriving company culture  Our internal process at bossbabe for checking in with team members to ensure everyone is aligned, clear + fully committed to the vision LINKSJoin Growth Day - GrowthDay.com/bossbabeFOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

Let’s talk embodiment, failure + getting crystal clear on your desires. When it comes to designing a freedom-based business and lifestyle that lights you up, having a clear vision is EVERYTHING… so today, we are diving deep on how to get really clear + specific about what you want. Natalie is sharing some really powerful journal prompts (the ones she uses all the time!) to help you gain clarity, feel really confident about your direction moving forward, and get in tune with your bodys signals and messages, so you can finally live the life you truly want. HIGHLIGHTS The exact questions + prompts Natalie uses to design her dream life + business How to stop “failing” your future self + let go of everyone else’s dream(s) for you Ways to tap into your body's wisdom + messages (+ incorporate more embodiment into your routine)  How to differentiate between what your mind is saying vs the TRUTH your body is telling you Tips for tuning out the noise + recognizing your own voice  LINKS Join Growth Day - GrowthDay.com/bossbabe Subscribe to our Weekly CEO Newsletter to get more leadership + business insights from Natalie - https://bossbabe.com/newsletter  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

What ACTUALLY happened in the business while Natalie went on maternity leave? She has shared some lessons at a high level, but in this episode she is bearing it all. Taking a step back pointed out some areas the business was bleeding profit + where the team needed more direction to run optimally. If you want the option of stepping back, taking time off from your business, or simply want the peace of mind that your business has a healthy bottom line, you don’t want to miss this. Natalie shares the biggest mistakes she’s made in business from being the revenue bottleneck + using money as a bandaid, to the impact of losing one of the longest standing team members at bossbabe + so much more. What you learn today will help you avoid making these same mistakes + get super clear on the 3 vital things EVERY founder needs to be focused on in order to build a profitable business + thriving team.HIGHLIGHTS BTS of what ACTUALLY happened in the business when Natalie took maternity leave Tips for stepping back from your business (+ mistakes Natalie made + what she’d do differently) The 3 vital areas every founder should be focusing on RIGHT NOW How to get the right balance of “thinkers” (aka strategy) vs “doers” on your team + why it’s absolutely critical to your success  LINKS Subscribe to our Weekly CEO Newsletter to get more leadership + business insights from Natalie - https://bossbabe.com/newsletter  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

You know those days (or weeks) where it feels like you’re pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down and crush you? We’ve all experienced it and it can be so exhausting to have that feeling over and over again. If you’ve been pushing yourself and really trying to make something happen, but it’s just not working and you’re looking for ways to get into alignment, create greater ease in the process, and give yourself the grace + kindness you know you deserve, then today’s episode is for you. Natalie is diving deep and sharing behind the “highlight reel” of social media to talk about how to overcome adversity, build a healthy relationship with failure (and success), cultivate greater self-love + kindness in the process, and finally take back responsibility in your life. HIGHLIGHTS The difference between real inner freedom and accomplishing outward success (peeling back the curtain on the highlight reel we see on social)  Natalie’s greatest personal development guru + biggest teacher 2 ways to take your power back from adversity + challenges that arise How to stop failing your future self and create the life you truly desire The ugly truth of always saying yes to everyone + the impact it actually leaves Why boundaries will not solve your burnout (+ how to get to the root of this issue for good) LINKS Join Growth Day - GrowthDay.com/bossbabe Subscribe to our Weekly CEO Newsletter to get more leadership + business insights from Natalie - https://bossbabe.com/newsletter  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

When it comes to building a successful business that goes the distance, leadership is absolutely essential. Cultivating highly-effective + conscious leadership - within yourself and on your team - will help you go further faster and with more buy-in from everyone around you. In this episode, Natalie shares 5 principles of leadership you need to master to lead others with grace and cultivate amazing relationships with the people on your team. We dive deep and share how to become self aware (+ how it’s a superpower in leadership), how to acknowledge your team in ways they’re actually going to receive + appreciate, and so much more! HIGHLIGHTS Practices to cultivate + grow your self-awareness (and why it’s a superpower when it comes to your leadership) The biggest red flags you can easily fall into + how to turn them into assets as a conscious + highly-effective leader The 5 essential principles to becoming a really amazing leader How to assess if your communication is above or below the line + how to use that information to course correct and grow LINKS Join Growth Day - GrowthDay.com/bossbabe Subscribe to our Weekly CEO Newsletter to get more leadership + business insights from Natalie - https://bossbabe.com/newsletter  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

Whether you’re a team of 1 or 100, being a highly effective leader is absolutely critical to your growth + success as an entrepreneur. Even if you don’t have a team yet, building + refining your leadership skillset will support you at such a deep level all along your business journey. In this episode, Natalie is sharing how to bring out the best in others so you can scale your business and actually enjoy the process. She’s peeling back the curtain to share qualities that 7, 8 and 9-figure leaders have that you can apply to your business even if you’re currently a team of 1. This episode shares the secret sauce for bringing the best out in others + creating win-wins in life and business so you can thrive in your role as a leader and continue to up-level along the way. HIGHLIGHTS Why EVERYONE needs to refine their leadership skills - even if you don’t have a team yet.  How your leadership skills ultimately help you grow your following + become a successful influencer Bringing out the absolute best in others + how that is connected to scaling your business How to determine your leadership style (+ qualities you need to be a high-level leader) The power of creating win-wins + better outcomes in life and business LINKSJoin Growth Day - GrowthDay.com/bossbabe  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

Natalie is taking you behind the scenes of our 2x CEO Mama Retreats + sharing some of her biggest takeaways and highlights. You’ll hear everything from how to navigate new seasons, call in your support system, ambition as a new mama, cultivating relationships, intimacy in your partnership, and business insights from an incredible group of 6, 7 + 8-figure female entrepreneurs. If you’re an ambitious woman, a mama, or wanting to become one in the future – this episode will share the support + strategies to consider to design a really balanced lifestyle and approach to business. HIGHLIGHTS Navigating new seasons + what’s truly required to succeed as an entrepreneur and mama  Cultivating relationships that nourish + support you (everything from delegation to breastfeeding - why having a tribe is critical) How intimacy + the dynamics of your relationship with your partner can often change during pregnancy + postpartum Maintaining ambition + a growth-mindset in business while being fully dedicated and present to your role as a mama  Insights from 6, 7 + 8-figure CEO Mama’s on performance, routines + not comprising results along the journey of motherhood LINKS Learn Natalie’s simple, proven framework for growing your audience + make money on social media - bossbabe.com/influence Learn more about CEO Mama + apply for the next cohort - www.ceomama.com  Hungry for the hot take on what it's really like to run a successful business you love AND be a great mother? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter full of actionable tips, expert insights, and raw stories to support you in doing both things well - https://ceomama.ck.page/9e936f81f8  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

Looking to hit your first $1M milestone in business? Today we are pulling back the curtain to share the exact five things that helped Natalie make it happen at bossbabe + her biggest lessons from that journey. Get a BTS look into what actually moved the needle, the shifts that were required along the way + how to create really consistent success that continues to build overtime. From mindset to sales strategies, this episode will give you the tactical pieces you need to implement in order to reach + exceed that first $1M revenue milestone! HIGHLIGHTS The secret + key to building consistent momentum in your business  How to skyrocket your sales with just one strategy Why you need to stay laser focused on YOUR path + block out the noise The mindset pieces that will change the game for you + the trajectory of your business How to get hyper-focused with your time + attention and create boundaries to support you LINKS Learn exactly how to dial in your offer so you can make more sales - https://go.bossbabe.com/sold-out-offer  FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

What is the 1 thing that you want to be known for? Grab your pen and paper because this episode is a behind the scenes pass into our VIP session with AJ + Rory Vaden. This episode will help you clearly define the one thing you want to be known for + show you how to build a personal brand that truly reaches people. We dive in deep on everything from how to define your uniqueness and who you’re meant to serve at the deepest level to how to create an offer by running it through their “DARES” framework. They’ve worked with some of the biggest + best brands in the world - like Lewis Howes, Lisa Bilyeu, Kevin Harrington, and so many more. This episode will truly blow you away - so get ready to learn, be inspired + get super clear on your next steps! HIGHLIGHTS How to clarify the ONE THING you want to be known for The secrets + tactics to building a powerful personal brand that goes the distance + reaches your ideal customers Common mistakes to avoid when building your personal brand How to build a great offer + income stream by running it through the “DARES” framework LINKS Learn the simple, proven framework for growing your audience + making money on social media – bossbabe.com/influence  Book a FREE brand strategy call with Brand Builders Group - https://freebrandcall.com/bossbabe FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie AJ Vaden: @aj_vaden Rory Vaden: @roryvaden

Are you subconsciously sabotaging your success? It’s often our limiting beliefs that are the things that hold us back from hitting our next level of results + freedom in business. But guess what – your next level of confidence, joy, freedom, and results are all on the other side of your fears… which is why in today’s episode we are busting through those upper limits + talking about how to get clear on the subconscious beliefs that could be holding you back from reaching your goals and exactly what to do about it.HIGHLIGHTS Identify the subconscious fears + limiting beliefs that are sabotaging your success with one simple exercise How to increase your confidence + feel more capable during the journey of entrepreneurship (and along the way to reaching any of your goals!) Why overcoming your limiting beliefs will make you more money Ways to build momentum + rewire your mindset to create consistent success that lasts LINKSJoin Growth Day - GrowthDay.com/bossbabe FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie