
the bossbabe podcast
Bossbabe is one of the world's largest communities of ambitious women, with over 4.2 million followers and the top online membership for women entrepreneurs. We're passionate about helping you build a Freedom-Based Business™ to make more money + live a lifestyle you love. Every week, the bossbabe podcast brings you the real behind-the-scenes of building a wildly successful, profitable + reliable business, plus tools and strategies to make sales on repeat, grow an audience on social media, + create the life you truly want.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 2min
279. How A Coma Saved My Life with Jenna Phillips Ballard
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.

Mar 21, 2023 • 17min
278. BBS: Motivate Your Customers + Your Team With This Simple Framework
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.

Mar 14, 2023 • 44min
277. Working With A Coach Helped Me Turn $10K Into $20 Million
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.

Mar 7, 2023 • 38min
276. BBS: Save 87 Hours With This System
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

Feb 28, 2023 • 54min
275. Amy Porterfield on Leaving Your 9-5 In 2023
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.

Feb 21, 2023 • 24min
274. BBS: Grow Your Business From 6-7 Figures By Doing This
Have you scaled your business to 6 figures, but you don’t know how to reach the 7 figure mark? We get it. You have an audience, you’re making decent money and you love what you’re doing, but you're plateauing and approaching burnout. You feel stuck, right?On this week’s episode, Danielle breaks down four things you need to master to get unstuck and scale your business to 7 figures and beyond. And it’s not just about making more money… These four strategies will enable you to empower your team to perform at their best, so you can spend more time doing what you do best. It’s a win-win for everyone!If you’re trying to hit and surpass 7 figures without being a slave to your business, this episode tells you exactly how to do it.Highlights:
The secret to prioritizing your work tasks and getting more done.
How to increase employee engagement, motivation and satisfaction to drive better business outcomes.
Learn the #1 thing that helped bossbabe grow our business in the last 5 years.
Links:To apply to Danielle’s Mastermind, email her at contact@bossbabe.com Follow:
bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc
Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty

Feb 14, 2023 • 53min
273. Jay Shetty on Breaking The Illusion Of Romance To Find True Love
Do you find yourself comparing your love life to that of fairy tales + rom coms and are unsure how to truly be happy and confident in your relationships?Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, returns for a third appearance on the bossbabe podcast to talk about his evolving relationship with the concept of love, writing his second book 8 Rules of Love and how, through self-love and self-understanding, we can greatly improve our relationships with the people in our lives.This one is packed with takeaway wisdom whether you’re in a good relationship, one that could use some TLC or just looking to enhance your connection to the world around you. If you want the secrets to finding and keeping great love (and when to let it go), this is the episode for you.Highlights:
A peek into Jay and Radhi’s relationship: learn what it really means to be a “perfect” match.
The most important thing you can do for your love life AND your business’ success.
Is winning the argument costing you your relationship? Jay’s Rule #6.
Links:
8 Rules Of Love by Jay Shetty
Catch Jay on his first ever world tour 'Love Rules'
Love Languages Quiz
The Real BTS of Building My Business with Jay Shetty #146
Follow:
Jay Shetty: @jayshetty
bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc
Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty

Feb 7, 2023 • 16min
272. BBS: How To Be Creative When You Aren’t A Natural Creative
It’s important to remember a few things about creativity. 1) We are all creative, no matter our chosen profession or industry.2) Creativity is subjective. There’s no right answer.3) Creativity isn’t a thing, it’s a process.Welcome to the latest episode of the bossbabe business school, where Danielle reveals how she overcame her own limiting beliefs on not being a “natural creative” and reviews her top hacks for finding inspiration. She also uncovers new tips + content frameworks from a recent mastermind with other all-star innovators to help you get unstuck. If you’re thinking, Oh my goodness, I'm not a natural creative, it's not my genius zone – then, this is the episode for you.Highlights:
Are you creatively blocked or are you actually experiencing self-doubt or fear? Discover how to tell the difference and adjust your mindset accordingly.
Danielle’s tips for sparking creativity may surprise you (hint – it’s not all about art or music!).
Learn Jay Shetty’s secret to consistently creating compelling content - the 4-S framework.
Links:
Creativity Sucks by Phil Hansen
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
8 Rules Of Love by Jay Shetty
Follow:
bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc
Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty

Jan 31, 2023 • 45min
271. That Sucked, Now What? Neeta Bhushan on Overcoming Hardships, Motherhood + The True Meaning Of Resilience
As part of the human experience we are sometimes faced with terrible moments in life so gut-wrenching it seems as though we may never find happiness again. Can you relate? Oftentimes, if viewed through the right lens, beautiful opportunities can arise from horrible tragedies.Join Natalie for this heart-filled conversation with Neeta Bhushan, author of the new book, That Sucked. Now What? The title says it all about what Neeta is sharing with the world – her wisdom and insight on getting over the hard moments in life, of which, she’s overcome many.But it wasn’t all bad – all the time, which is part of what makes her story so unique. At a young age, Neeta made her way through dental school and grew a successful practice. She had it all, until she realized she didn’t. If you’re struggling with the “sucky” moments in life or navigating major change, this is the episode for you – we can all learn from her honesty and deep personal insight.Highlights:
How motherhood changed Neeta’s definition of being “tough” after losing her mother, brother, and father all before she turned 19.
The day her life shattered in a million pieces – and how she used “The Bounce Factor” to pick them back up.
How to practice leaning into discomfort to build resilience (so when the big things happen, they won’t seem so big).
Links:
Shop Neeta’s new book and affirmation cards — That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess
Stream Neeta’s podcast — The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Follow:
Instagram: @neetabhushan
bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc
Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie

Jan 24, 2023 • 19min
270. BBS: Building A Business The Smart Way
Danielle drops in for this ultra-inspired episode of the bossbabe business school to give you a peek into a recent mastermind with some of the most influential leaders in the world (like Brendon Burchard and Jay Shetty to name a few!) to share her learnings on building a business you love without all the burnout.A huge part of being an entrepreneur is embracing the journey of growth and being willing and excited to learn from your peers, your customers, even those you aspire to be. We hope you are able to take away actionable insights from this episode, and others like it, as part of your ongoing business (and personal) evolution.Keep listening for more powerful insights from this exclusive mastermind. We can’t wait to share the rest of our key takeaways with you – there were too many for just one episode!Highlights:
Do you have shiny object syndrome? Learn how to focus your energy.
Discover why a “To-Don’t” list could be your saving grace for success.
It’s time to automate! Get the scoop on the software Danielle can’t live without.
Links:
BBS: 5 Ways To Make Sales On Your Website — Episode #238
BBS: The Need-To-Know System To Turn One Piece Of Content Into 10 — Episode #258
Asana — Project management software
Monday.com — Project management software
ClickUp — Project management software
Planoly — Social media planning
Later — Social media planning
Mailchimp — Email marketing
ActiveCampaign — Email marketing
Follow:
bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc
Danielle Canty: @daniellecanty
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