

Under the Influence Podcast
Whitney Eckis
Under the Influence Podcast dives into the power of influence. What is Influence? How does it impact our business community? And why do we let it affect our daily lives? Whitney Eckis, the founder of Eckis Marketing Agency, dives into the power of influence and aims to inspire and empower a positive impact. Between talking tips, tricks, latest trends and craft cocktails, Whitney uncovers the secrets of powerful individuals making serious money moves.
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Mar 15, 2023 • 45min
92. Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: Identity Shifts, Mental Health, and the Power of Community with Lindsay Roselle
Lindsay Roselle is a Growth + Performance Coach for high-achieving women. Her mission is to help entrepreneurial women feel alignment between their ambition to succeed and their devotion to motherhood through expert growth and performance coaching focused on inner work, mindset mastery, and business strategy. Whitney and Lindsay discuss how becoming a mother can cause an identity shift and how to prepare for that shift by getting clear on personal and professional goals before having children.In this episode of Under the Influence:Following your passion over corporate successWomen supporting women in businessHow motherhood can cause a massive identity shiftDoing the inner work focusing on mindset before having kidsThe challenges of being an entrepreneur and motherThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Lindsay:Website: www.lindsayroselle.comInstagram: @lindsayrosellePodcast IG: @motherlode.podPodcast: MotherLode PodcastConnect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.podTikTok: @whitneyeckisEckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com

Mar 8, 2023 • 26min
91. Friends With Benefits: Making Meaningful Connections Through Business
In this episode, Whitney shares her experiences of finding supportive friendships in her 20s and 30s while developing her career as a serial entrepreneur. She shares her past struggles with maintaining long-term friendships and how some of the people she's met in business have become some of her longest and most pure friendships. Whitney shares her tips on how to cultivate similar connections as an entrepreneur and reflects on how having a few meaningful relationships can be more powerful than having many superficial ones.In this episode of Under the Influence:Experiencing isolation and loneliness in businessThe importance of networking and making connections in businessHow business relationships can lead to long-term friendshipsTips on how to make connections as an entrepreneurThe benefits of investing in high-quality friendshipsThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.podTikTok: @whitneyeckisEckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com

Feb 22, 2023 • 37min
90. Podcast Feature: Finding Balance in Managing Business and Mental Health
In this episode, Whitney sits down with Ivey Hale for a candid conversation about the challenges of being a serial entrepreneur while prioritizing mental health. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries and priorities with your calendar, managing anxiety as an entrepreneur, and avoiding burnout. Whitney shares her tips on how to let go of control as a founder, how she manages her business while traveling, and her favorite items right now. The episode wraps up with Whitney's best piece of advice for new entrepreneurs.In this episode of Under the Influence:How Whitney structures her day-to-day as an entrepreneurCreating boundaries & priorities with your calendarHow to avoid burnout by prioritizing mental healthManaging your business as a founder while travelingLetting go of control as a founder and CEOProductivity hacks, including investing in meal plan servicesThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Ivey:TikTok: @iveys_journey Podcast: Your Healthy BFF Connect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Feb 15, 2023 • 49min
89. My Tried and True Skincare Secrets with CLEARSTEM Founders Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Christina
CLEARSTEM is a skincare line co-founded by Danielle, known as The Acne Guru™, and Kayleigh, a Holistic Nutritionist. The line is designed to address both anti-acne and anti-aging concerns while avoiding hormone disruptors and harmful toxins. After a successful start with the San Diego Acne Clinic, Danielle and Kayleigh combined their expertise to help others clear their skin with CLEARSTEM. The brand has received recognition and features from top podcasts and media outlets, including Forbes and Women's Health Magazine. It has also won awards, such as the Women's Health Magazine Best Exfoliator for Acne Prone Skin.In this episode of Under the Influence:Overcoming acne struggles & founding CLEARSTEMFormulating non-toxic anti-aging & anti-acne skincareBuilding a community with empathy & educationUnderstanding root causes of acne & accelerated agingStaying in your zone of genius in entrepreneurshipThe future of CLEARSTEM: What's next?This show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Danielle & Kayleigh:IG: @clearstemskincare Website: clearstemskincare.com Follow Danielle: @danielle.the.acne.guru Follow Kayleigh: @kayleigh.christina Connect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Feb 8, 2023 • 55min
88. Podcast Feature: Essential Lessons from Entrepreneurship
Today, you’ll hear from Whitney as she talks with Chelsea Riffe about key aspects of starting and running a successful business. Whitney shares her experience on building a team, efficient processes, and managing money. The conversation also touches on the importance of mental health and self-care as a leader, and Whitney shares tips on how to develop a strong foundation for a business and lean into what nourishes you. Whit reflects on what she would have done differently in her entrepreneurship journey and the importance of communication and setting clear expectations. The episode is essentially entrepreneurship 101 and a must-listen for anyone looking to start and run a business successfully.In this episode of Under the Influence:Whitney’s hiring processGetting feedback from your teamBuilding efficient processes & systemsLearning to manage money early on in businessCommunication & setting clear expectationsThe critical role of mental health and self-care for business leadersPatience and building a strong foundation in entrepreneurshipThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Chelsea:IG: @chelseariffe Website: chelseariffe.comPodcast: In My Non-Expert OpinionConnect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Feb 1, 2023 • 31min
87. Sweat Equity 101: Navigating the Opportunities and Risks
Today, Whitney discusses the concept of sweat equity and shares her own learning journey with it, including how she’s both been burned and greatly compensated. Whitney discusses setting boundaries and terms and what steps you can take to set yourself up for success. She also talks about the importance of evaluating the value and service offering, voting rights, and the importance of being explicitly clear on what you want and why you need your non-negotiables in the contract. Additionally, Whitney advises on how to approach creating a contract and a structured timeline on when you'll get a payout and equity, and how to know when to walk away from a deal.In this episode of Under the Influence:Understanding the concept of sweat equityWhit’s personal experiences with sweat equitySteps to set oneself up for success with sweat equityImportance of evaluating value and service offeringBeing explicitly clear on what you want and your non-negotiablesApproaching contract creation & knowing when to walk away from a dealThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jan 25, 2023 • 41min
86. From Growth to Exit: Lessons Learned from Building and Selling a Business with Lindsay Pinchuk
Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur and expert in community building, marketing, and social media. With a small investment and a baby on the way, she left her job as a magazine publishing executive and founded her first company, Bump Club, which quickly grew to reach 3 million users per month and generate 7-figures in revenue year over year. Within a decade, her company was acquired by a large agency holding company. Today, Lindsay works with businesses of all sizes to build and monetize their communities through various strategies such as content, social media, email, events, partnerships and publicity. You can also catch her hosting her twice weekly podcast for female founders, Dear FoundHer. Lindsay lives in Chicago's North Shore with her husband, two daughters and mini Bernadoodle, Ollie.In this episode of Under the Influence:Building community for expecting mothers: The story of Bump ClubPartnering with large-name brands: Strategies and insightsInside look at selling a business and the exiting processLindsay’s decision-making process and lessons learned in selling then starting freshThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Lindsay:IG: @lindsaypinchuk Website: lindsaypinchuk.com Podcast: Dear FoundHerConnect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jan 18, 2023 • 32min
85. How to Make Your Dreams Achievable in 2023
Get ready for today’s solo as Whitney unpacks how she plans to quantum leap in 2023, and how you can too! Whit takes you through how to create a roadmap to success, giving you her step-by-step process for making your dreams achievable. This template will be your accountability partner throughout the year, letting you map your goals, action steps, and celebrations along the way.In this episode of Under the Influence:Healing burnout & sparking creativity with boredomWhitney’s template for making her dreams achievableWhat Whitney’s calling in for her 29th yearHow to align your desires and goals with opportunitiesWays to practice celebration in your day-to-dayThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Resources:2023 Goal & Intention Setting TemplateConnect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jan 11, 2023 • 16min
84. Podcast Feature: The Business in Solving Your Own Problem
Today, you’ll hear from Whitney as she talks with Barry Moltz on how she was led to create Get Supr from her own need, and discovered others could benefit from it too. The instant coffee infused with hemp extract gave Whitney the energy she was looking for without triggering her anxiety disorder. Whitney also discusses how she overcomes the challenges of marketing CBD products, and talks about how success in entrepreneurship is not a linear journey.In this episode of Under the Influence:How Whitney’s anxiety disorder led to creating Get SuprFinding healing through building her businessSharing emotional struggles & cultivating communityHow Whitney overcomes challenges in marketing CBDAdvice for becoming an entrepreneur in your early 20sThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Barry:Website: barrymoltz.com Podcast: The Small Business Radio ShowConnect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jan 4, 2023 • 36min
83. Solopreneur to 7-Figures in the Skincare Industry with Angela Jia Kim
Angela Jia Kim is the author of “Radical Radiance” and the founder of Savor Beauty, a natural skincare and facial spa brand inspired by Korean beauty and self-love rituals. Today, you’ll hear how this former international concert pianist blazed her way into the beauty industry by first blending face creams in her kitchen to now running a 7-figure brand.In this episode of Under the Influence:Angela’s journey from solopreneur to 7-figure brandStorytelling: How Angela developed her marketing and sales practiceIngredients in Angela’s natural skin care lineHow Angela chose to see beauty in an undesired pivotGrowing and nurturing your team & communityThis show is supported by:Get Supr | Go to getsupr.com and use the code UNDERTHEINFLUENCE15 for 15% off!Connect with Angela:Goodie Bag: radicalradiance.comWebsite: www.savorbeauty.com Instagram: @angelajiakim / @savorbeauty Book: Radical RadianceConnect with Whitney:Instagram: @whitneyeckisPodcast IG: @undertheinfluence.pod Eckis Marketing: @eckismarketingGet Supr: @getsuprMore information about the show + businesses: whitneyeckis.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions