Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs

Money is a form of currency - and a powerful form of energy. Having the right mindset around money and earning what you are worth is often difficult for many women entrepreneurs. My guest today is Denise Duffield Thomas. Denise is an award-winning speaker, author, and entrepreneur and the founder of Lucky Bitch where she helps women transform their economy class money mindset into a first-class life. Denise is passionate about helping women release their fear of money, set premium prices for their services, and take control of their finances. Keep Reading >> She joins me today to share her journey into cultivating a powerful mindset around money. We discuss the common money blocks that hold women back from earning what they are truly worth and the link between financial empowerment and feminism. "A healthy money mindset is not an absence of blocks or fears. It's about allowing yourself to receive money in ways that feel really good to you." - Denise Duffield Thomas Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: What money blocks are and how they impact your life and business How to identify money blocks The link between money blocks and creating passive revenue in your business Income-producing activities vs "busy work" The connection between a lack of focus and money blocks Creating a focus mantra Creating boundaries - and sticking to them How to Overcome Money Mindset Blocks: Become aware of your money blocks Track your income - and your freebies Connect with Denise Duffield Thomas: DeniseDT.com Money Bootcamp Lucky Bitch Money Tracker App on iTunes Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success book Get Rich Lucky Bitch!: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First Class Life book Reclaim Your Money Power Workshop Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing! And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover. A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode was made possible by our wonderful sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal – The Bank for Women. Join the conversation at BMO for Women to gain the insight, knowledge, and support you need to succeed and to truly understand how to manage your money!

Many different factors come into play when you launch a new business. From figuring out your marketing strategy and identifying your ideal clients to creating proposals, attending networking events, and staying current on your education and certification courses, there are many things you need to consider to make a successful impact in your industry. Keep Reading >> One of the most critical factors that many new entrepreneurs often overlook is their message. Your message, and the way you deliver it, can be the determining factor that makes a client or organization decide whether to work with you. On today's episode, I want to share four easy steps you can take to create a powerful message for your business and help you overcome the "boring message syndrome" that often plagues many fierce feminine leaders and entrepreneurs. "Great leaders - women of influence - are storytellers and excellent communicators." - Eleanor Beaton Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: How to identify if you have "boring message syndrome" How to elegantly and persuasively get people to hear your message Creating a compelling argument Using case studies to tell a story and support a controlling idea Showing what is possible by implementing ideas, methods, or messages 4 Parts of Complete and Persuasive Messages: Your controlling idea The details The stories The promise Resources Mentioned: Million Dollar Message Retreat is a 3-day leadership conference held in November 2017 How to Find Your Million-Dollar Message Free Training Great female leaders know how to elegantly and persuasively share their message in a way that others take action. If you want to learn how to craft your message and inspire others to take action, I invite you to register for my FREE mini-course training: How to Find Your Million-Dollar Message! You will learn… How to get booked as a paid keynote speaker- even without an agent or bestselling book. Insider Secrets into how to quickly build a global brand. How to set yourself apart as a woman of influence through speaking. Register to claim your spot in the FREE How to Find Your Million Dollar Message mini-course today! Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing! And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover. A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode was made possible by our wonderful sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal – The Bank for Women. Join the conversation at BMO for Women to gain the insight, knowledge, and support you need to succeed and to truly understand how to manage your money!

Giving back to the community and the world around you can be an incredibly powerful feeling. Knowing that you, your company, or your business has made a positive impact on someone else can leave you feeling rejuvenated, changing your views on the world around you. Pamela Hawley, founder and CEO of Universal Giving, an award-winning nonprofit that helps individuals and corporations give back and volunteer to communities worldwide through quality and vetted opportunities. Keep Reading >> Pamela has always had the unwavering desire to help people meet their social responsibility and has been in the philanthropic industry for many years. Her organization has assisted Fortune 500 companies such as Cisco and Gap, scale their global corporate social responsibilities worldwide. Today, she shares her journey from working as an intrapreneur to starting up Universal Giving and growing it into the award-winning organization that has helped make a huge impact in thousands of people's lives all over the world. She shares tips and insight on how other women in business can also provide social good through their business or organization, as well as their community and explains why building solid relationships is more important than preparing sales pitches. "You have to work for your calling." – Pamela Hawley Here's a Breakdown of Today's Show: How Pamela's intrapreneurial experience helped prepare her for the work she does today. How she grew Universal Giving from a startup to an award-winning, successful organization. How the Universal Giving model has innovated the nonprofit world. How women in business can engage with large corporate companies. Why she focuses more on client retention and less on the sales component. She explains the challenges she has faced while growing Universal Giving and how she overcame them. She shares what her most important success factor has been throughout her journey. She explains how she made the transition into the position of leadership within her organization. Connect with Pamela Hawley & Universal Giving: Universal Giving website Email: info@universalgiving.org My Invitation to You Let's make 2017 your year for success, for courage, for being the fierce feminine leader you know you can be! Reserve your seat to join me and other fierce feminine leaders on November 18 through 20 for a 3-day retreat in Toronto, Canada to crystalize your vision, create a powerful 90-day action plan, and get the tools you need to help you seriously uplevel your life and business. Visit the Fierce Feminine Leadership Intensive website to reserve your seat now! Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Firece Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave your review to enter your name into this month's drawing! And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover

What does playing big in your business or career mean to you? For some, it may mean swallowing your fear and starting a new business or accepting – or declining – a promotion. My guest today is women's leadership expert, Tara Mohr. She is a passionate coach, speaker, and the creator of the Playing Big Leadership Program, which has gained recognition by many major media publications including Oprah.com, Fast Company, TEDx Women, The New York Times, and Time Magazine. Keep Reading >> Tara joins me today to share her story, what inspired her to empower women to play a bigger game, and what motivated her to publish her book, Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead. She shares her insight on what causes women to play small, how to overcome those fears to achieve the success they deserve, and the inner work necessary for women to play a bigger game. "Playing big is being more loyal to your dreams than your fears." – Tara Mohr Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: How limiting beliefs often prevent women from playing big and accomplishing big goals The inner work required for women to accomplish their "outer work" goals Common signs and expressions of playing small How Tara's own experience with crushing limiting beliefs and fears has impacted her career and enabled her to play a bigger game Why it's important for women to "unhook" from praise as well as criticism How to maintain a steadiness of your soul and why it's important Tara's Tips to Play a Bigger Game: Become aware of and manage your inner critic voice Access your inner mentor Unhook from praise and criticism Connect with Tara Mohr: Tara Mohr's Website Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing! And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover. A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode was made possible by our wonderful sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal – The Bank for Women. Join the conversation at BMO for Women to gain the insight, knowledge, and support you need to succeed and to truly understand how to manage your money!

I'm delighted to be podcasting from beautiful London England where I'm having a wonderful time doing business, visiting my family, and speaking at a conference for entrepreneurs where the topic of income generation came up. We hear the call and we become business women, but when it comes to monetizing I notice that many women entrepreneurs feel guilty about making money. The subjects of helping women become fierce successful financial leaders and overcoming money blocks are subjects I have a deep fascination in. Keep Reading >> Do learned money rules or stories affect how you deal with finances? I come from a long line of economists and economizers and I learned a great deal from my parents who were trying to build a future with what little income they brought in. I was taught early on that there was a scarcity of money or that it would be here today and gone tomorrow so I learned that waste not want not was a valid money rule, but I also learned to be uncomfortable around money. On today's episode, I'm going to share with you how learned money rules create blocks that interfere with your business success and your joy, and I talk about helping you break the chains holding you back from true financial freedom. Here's a Breakdown of Today's Show: How economizing and economy affected me as a young girl. How your money story will catch up to you in business. Common money blocks that hold you back. I share about how money blocks surfaced when I started my business. How I help you change your mindset so you can embrace money. My Challenge to You: Reflect on your money stories and how they have affected you in your personal and business life and download your free Monthly Cash Calculator. Give back to others and be a part of transforming the world into a softer, kinder, and nurturing place. Mentioned on Today's Show: Harvard Business Review EP2 Secrets of building an 8-figure business with Sharon Lechter EP59 Transform Your Money Mindset with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury Monthly Cash Calculator My Invitation to You Let's make 2017 your year for success, for courage, for being the fierce female leader you know you can be! Reserve your seat to join me and other fierce feminine leaders on November 18 through 20 for a 3-day retreat in Toronto, Canada to crystalize your vision, create a powerful 90-day action plan, and get the tools you need to help you seriously uplevel your life and business. Visit FierceFeminineLeadershipIntensive.com to reserve your seat now! Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave your review to enter your name into this month's drawing! And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover

Welcome back, Fierce Feminine Leaders! In this episode, I have a special guest on the air with me – Julie Weeks, President and CEO of Womenable, a for-profit social enterprise that works to enable women's entrepreneurship worldwide. Keep Reading >> Julie's business focuses on helping women-owned businesses through improved systems, policies, laws, programs, and research-based knowledge to help women in the creation and growth of their companies. Julie is the leading expert in the field of women enterprise development, with over 30 years of experience in the public and private sector. Since 2007, Womenable has partnered with American Express OPEN to develop and deliver research-based statistics on the role that women-owned businesses have had on the post-recession market throughout the United States and globally. She joins us today to share a few of the statistics that the 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report has revealed this year in comparison to previous years, as well as shares some insight on how she grew her business and tips for women who are considering starting a business in the near future. Thank you, Julie, for being on the show today and sharing this valuable information with the Fierce Feminine Leadership listeners. Notable Statistics: There are 11.3-Million women-owned businesses in the United States employing nearly 9-Million people and generating over $1.6-Trillion in revenue. Women-owned businesses make up 38% of the business population and employ 8% of the country's private sector workforce. Since 2007, nearly 1,100 net women-owned businesses are launched each and every day. 44% of women-owned businesses are owned by women of color in the United States. Between 2007 and 2016, 79% of the net new women-owned businesses are owned by women of color. The share of employment that are accounted for women-owned businesses, as well as revenue, remains flat lined since 2002. Employment shares have only grown by one percent – from 7% to 8%. Revenue shares have remained unchanged, at 4%. The fastest growth regarding industry sector is among the smallest kinds in business; the service sector has doubled since 2007. 8 in 10 United States businesses are single-person, private owned businesses, with 9 out of 10 being women-owned. Tips Julie Shares: Be relentless (in a good way); persevere to reach your business goals. "Stick with it; success doesn't happen overnight." Remember – teamwork is important. Balance your strengths and weaknesses. Hire other people to handle your weak points to grow a strong business. Most importantly – have fun! To get your hands on the 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses in the United States Report, visit http://www.womenable.com/. An Open Invitation to All You Fierce Feminine Leaders Are you a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or service provider wanting to sell your expertise and build your brand? I want to invite you to register for my brand new, free training webinar coming up on May 18! You will learn: The three stories you must tell to become a globally recognized expert, attract influential clients and double your sales in as little as 12-months. Exact sales and marketing structures you need to build a multiple 6-figure business Why so many coaches, consultants, and service providers struggle to replace their corporate salaries. Bonus! I am going to give you a behind the scenes look at how I earned a fabulous income as a global thought leader from my base in Canada! One lucky live participant will win a free gift! To register for my free training webinar "Stories That Sell," head over to www.eleanorbeaton.com/storiesthatsell Until next time… Stay fierce!

Jill Payne is the founder of Spiritual Athlete, an elite executive speaker and coach, and a highly sought-after celebrity personal trainer with a passion and talent for tapping into deep emotional energies within others to bring out their inner glow. She has worked with and presented directly to C-Suite and Fortune 500 companies including PepsiCo, NBC, Panasonic, and Boeing. Keep Reading >> Jill is on a mission to help people around the world elevate their energy levels to fulfill their destinies and achieve their goals and dreams. She joins me today to share her story, explain the difference between feeling tired and having low energy, and how identifying this distinction and responding accordingly can impact your ability to feel more positive, accomplished, efficient, and effective throughout the day. "It's hard to manage your emotions, but it's easier to manage your physical energy." – Jill Payne Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: The connection between competitive sports and business success How your energy level contributes to your problem solving and decision-making skills How to effectively elevate and manage your energy levels How shifting your focus to managing your energy levels can impact your life Using happiness and energy as fuel to accomplish your goals The difference between exhaustion and low energy 3 Keys to Create & Cultivate Physical Energy: Body Focus Dialogue Connect with Jill Payne: Life 3 Month Virtual Performance Coaching Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing! And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover. A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode was made possible by our wonderful sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal – The Bank for Women. Join the conversation at BMO for Women to gain the insight, knowledge, and support you need to succeed and to truly understand how to manage your money!

All of us have dreams. Some dream of pursuing their dream career or profession while others dream of making a great name for themselves in business. Whichever dream you might have, one thing is for certain: You have to invest in yourself and trust me when I say your future self will thank you if you start now. Keep Reading >> Here's a Breakdown of Today's Show: Imagine your dreams and goals to be like a small baby. In order for babies to grow healthy and strong, you have to give them all the time and commitment just like your dreams. It's natural for women in our society to put other people in front of us but now it's time to focus on you. You won't be able to grow your dreams if you don't invest on them or feed it scraps. You have to improve your belief and commitment to your dreams so you can improve your belief and commitment to yourself. Put your money where your mouth is. Invest in your dreams. Do not give up on goals when they get hard. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Don't make excuses to put your dreams on hold. Successful companies burn through loads of cash when they're growing. You yourself can't grow without spending money. Investing in yourself first is a powerful mindset so invest in you. Investing on something is not the same as doing work to generate the results. You can't spend your way out of a problem. My Challenge To You! Take your dreams and goals seriously. Commit to investing in yourself and in those goals to make them a reality. Get access to the right kind of people who possess the right kind of skills and influences. Give yourself permission to invest in yourself. Want more? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave your review to enter your name into this month's contest!

According to research, over half of today's workforce is made up of women professionals, but far less have achieved their goals of landing a top position within their company. Statistics show that by mid-career, these powerful women with leadership potential lose their desire to reach the top midway in their careers. Keep Reading >> ELEANOR BEATON PODCAST EPISODE 14 Click Here For The 7 Critical Career Competencies In this episode, I am going to share with you the top three career derailers that are the most common reasons for great, aspiring women to lose their desire and confidence in landing that top spot. Broaden Your Career Focus Women tend to specialize in specific roles within their company. Specializing in a particular field can all too often limit your chances for successfully landing a top position or becoming the company's next CEO. Ladies, if you want to become an influential woman leader, you need to learn and appreciate how your organization works as a whole, and to do that, you need to start making lateral moves into unknown territory. Until you learn how your company works as an entity, you won't be able to lead it. Become a 'People Person' – Learn How to Work with People You Don't Like Being a "people person" does not mean that everyone has to like you – or that you have to like everyone. It means that you have successfully mastered the art of communicating and working with people whose personalities may conflict with your own. Mastering this skill is an incredibly important attribute to have when you are trying to land a top seat in your company or organization. After all, you don't think Sheryl Sandberg likes everyone she ever worked with at Facebook and Google, do you? Of course not, but by learning how to build solid working relationships with people, it enabled her to become a top women leader. Take Smart Risks Being a CEO often involves taking smart risks. If you want to be a CEO of your company, you need to learn how to get out of your comfort zone and make the decision to take a smart risk. Ask for tough assignments, even if they are only short-term projects. Raise your hand at the next meeting and allow your voice and opinions to be heard. Volunteer new ideas to your boss and ask for new and different roles in the company. Some new positions may require you to accept a demotion, but that's okay! It will only help your career in the long-run. There are too many women in the workforce playing it safe at work. If you want to be CEO, you cannot be one of them. Get the courage to speak up, take risks, and lead your career YOUR way. Only you have control over the direction of your career. It's time to get the courage you need to take action and be the Fierce Feminine Leader we all know you can be! If you'd like to learn more about the top 7 career competencies for women CEOs, feel free to click the link below and enter your email address, so we know where to send the checklist on the critical skill sets women need to obtain the top spot in their company. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you never miss a single episode of the Fierce Feminine Leadership show! Until next time… Stay Fierce!

My guest today is a quintessential powerhouse female business leader in the finance and trading industry, Aine O'Flynn. Aine is the Global Head of Equity Products for our amazing sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal. She is responsible for the global research, sales, trading, and derivatives for the company. Aine has a unique and interesting background. Following the birth of her second child, she decided to take a 2-and-a-half-year break from her career to focus on her children. When she decided to return to work, she made it her mission to make a strong comeback, hit the ground running, and build the powerful career she dreamed of. Keep Reading >> She joins me today to share the story of how she moved from being a technical expert in her business and into the world of sales. She also shares how she found well-connected, influential sponsors inside her organization and how she cultivated those relationships. "When you come back, you have to be all in." – Aine O'Flynn Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: The most significant turning point that has helped shaped her as a leader The importance of taking risks in your career How to handle customer questions that you may not know the answer to How to secure powerful sponsors How to make a powerful career comeback after taking a sabbatical The biggest challenges and opportunities in her career How to advocate for yourself and lead authentically Aine O'Flynn's Top 5 Success Tips: Work hard Advocate for yourself Take risks Don't be afraid to fail Be honest Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D. Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing! And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover. A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode was made possible by our wonderful sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal – The Bank for Women. Join the conversation at BMO for Women to gain the insight, knowledge, and support you need to succeed and to truly understand how to manage your money!