The Blair Badenhop Show

Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician bringing together over two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She is an award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. And her brainSHIFT programs improve mental well-being and help to build a culture of wellness. In addition to her incredible career as a thought leader and speaker, Dr. Romie served as Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7000 employees. And was most recently named Chief Wellness Officer at Great Wolf Lodge. Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. And her first book, "The Busy Brain Cure" is being published by Harper Collins this month. Oh, my goodness, I’m just so excited for you – this conversation with Dr. Romie was powerful. Not only because this woman is a powerhouse and blazing a revolutionary trail in the realm of brain health – but also because she shares vulnerably with us about her journey to such a profound career. In this episode, we chat about the big expectations her family carried for her career and why that played a key role in her decision to become a Physician of Neurology, her experience working 100 hours a week, cycling between burnout and the life-threatening condition that manifested in her 30’s, how she become a highly sought-after thought leader and keynote speaker in the realm of mindfulness and brain health - and why she says being anchored in her WHY has played a huge role in her popularity, the challenges she’s faced as a Physician promoting meditation and mindfulness at a time when it was often questioned, what she does to take care of herself as she devotes so much time, energy, and excellence to her purpose, and so much more!   To learn more about Dr. Romie Mushtaq and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In today’s episode, I talk about the ebb and flow of leveraging social media. Meaning – the periods where you show up consistently and create a lot of visibility and relevancy for yourself… And then the periods where you pull back, do less, and aren’t prioritizing your visibility as much. What does it all mean? What’s the impact? And why do we judge ourselves so much when we’re not following the perfect content creation plan every single month?  As someone who has most definitely been on top of my game – on fire creating content – and then, basically disappeared for months on end… I’ve seen the impact of this on my business firsthand. So, today – I’m going to share about what happens in those contrasting scenarios and what you can do to “get back on the horse” so-to-speak. Inside, I offer three powerful tips that will help you enjoy the process of creating content again – and remind you why social media is a vital piece of the business puzzle. I hope it also gives you permission to regularly pull back and take breaks – because we all need it!   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Lauren Chaitoff is the founder and chief visionary officer of Yogi Beans and a certified yoga and Pilates instructor. She created Yogi Beans in 2007, together with her husband Brian, which started as a novel yoga curriculum for children that offered classes to the public at various schools, yoga studios and other venues throughout New York City. After becoming parents in 2013, Lauren and Brian became more strongly dedicated to supporting children and their well-being. Their mission has always been to help children everywhere grow healthier and happier for life. Yogi Beans is a renowned children’s yoga and wellness organization that offers kids’ yoga classes, programs in and after school, teacher trainings and professional development courses that educate children and their caretakers on holistic health and well-being. As you’ll hear, Lauren has this incredibly uplifting energy - and the work that’s she’s doing with Yogi Beans is not only brilliant but SO NEEDED in the world for our littles. In this episode, we chat about her multi-faceted career as an actress, Pilates instructor, and yoga teacher - and the negative feedback that inspired her to go all in on her business idea and specialize in teaching yoga to kids, how the thick skin developed from her acting career and innate go-getter spirit served her well when she started Yogi Beans - and all the ways she transferred those skills into her marketing efforts, the grassroots approach she took to developing relationships with schools, yoga studios, and spas - and how she built real traction there first, how she’s used social media to build brand awareness and the impact that’s had on the growth of Yogi Beans, the journey to scaling her business, working with other teachers, and partners - and the many iterations it’s taken, and so much more!   To learn more about Lauren Chaitoff and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Happy New Year and welcome to the 7th season of Brand Yourself. It’s hard to believe that I started this show in 2017 when I was a girl living in NYC, newly engaged, and only a few years into running my business. So much has changed, and this show has truly been such a special place for me to use my voice, perspective, and powerful conversations for good. In this quickie intro to the 2024 season, I share: My word for 2024 and how I’m feeling called to show up What you can expect from this season of the show Info about our first guest of 2024 Details about the winter cohort of YWB For more info on Your Wellness Brand, visit yourwellnessbrand.com.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Here we are – nearing the end of another year! As a business owner, you may be shifting your focus to planning for 2024. This episode is designed to help you do just that – specifically in planning out the first quarter of the New Year. Inside, I share my signature quarterly planning formula so that you can create aligned intentions, goals, and tasks to move yourself forward. I also share my 2023 reflections on: How I grew as a human this year My biggest lessons in life and business Where I stepped out of my comfort zone most What I’m most proud of I hope this formula and my transparency about my own business helps you feel seen, supported, and less alone on the journey. Because – truth is, we are always figuring it out as we go. Happy Holidays! B. P.S. Be sure to check out episode 218 if you haven’t completed the Sacred Reflection Ritual I share with you. It’s a must-do before you shift into 2023 planning mode. P.P.S. Your Wellness Brand is open for enrollment! The next cohort starts on January 15th and there are 9 spots left. Click here to learn more.

In today’s episode, I’m diving into part two of how to use discovery work to create a solid, authentic, and magnetic business: Developing your brand assets. If you haven’t listened to part one yet (episode 248), go ahead and do that first. It’s a quickie – just 17 minutes. Inside, I share: What brand assets are and why they matter The three essential layers of a magnetic brand How to define them and integrate them And more! I also invite you to join the Free Brand Yourself Challenge, starting on November 27th, where I guide you through a powerful clarification process that will make it easy to bring your true self into your online presence. Details here. www.blairbadenhop.com/challenge   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Happy November and happy almost winter. In this week’s episode, I share why this time of year is a powerful portal for stillness and self-reflection – and how to best use it. I also offer you one of the most vital pieces of the business creation / evolution process which is: Doing the deep discovery work While it’s not “sexy”, clarifying the foundational elements of your business is what sets you up for growth, success, and momentum. I share the 4 foundational elements – and offer you details on how to deepen your connection with them. This is a peek inside what I teach in my business mentorship program, Your Wellness Brand. Learn more about YWB here. And if you want a taste of my process and this discovery work, join the free Brand Yourself Challenge, starting on Monday, November 27th. 5 days devoted to defining your most powerful branding asset: you. JOIN HERE   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In this short solo episode, I provide an update on a change to the show’s format for the rest of 2023. To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In today’s episode, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge how heavy, overwhelming, and horrifying the events in Israel and Palestine have felt for all of us. It can be hard to know what to do in situations like these – when the world seems to be falling apart, when humanity feels lost, and we’re over here safe, comfortable, and able to fully live our lives. Running a business. Growing a business. Promoting a business… All of it can feel trial and meaningless, and you might be wondering, “Is it ok for me to still actively do the work I love, to share my message, and offer my expertise?” In this episode, I offer my thoughts on how to do both things: Continue to run a business so that you can earn what you need to live your life Continue to pray for and donate to the people in deep suffering in abroad I also offer guidance around how to pull yourself out of a despair spiral as It relates to times like these as well as when you’re facing something much more minor like COMPARISON. My hope is this solo episode brings you a bit of clarity on how to move forward and still follow you’re soul’s work – in the way that feels most aligned to you.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Today’s episode is part of a brand-new series inside the Brand Yourself podcast – Mini-Masterclasses, essentially a potent conversation with an expert that will offer you actionable insight that will help you authentically pursue your purpose on the planet and build your business. And today’s topic is a hot one: WEBSITE DESIGN. Our guest today is Abbey McGrew – Abbey is brand, packaging and web designer and the founder behind Wayfarer Design Studio. She specializes in helping thoughtful e-commerce founders build heart-led brand experiences for their customers. Abbey is known for her elevated design style and attention to detail, always finding a way to weave parts of the founder’s stories or values into her work. But mostly, she just loves supporting businesses to make their branding or website match the level of thoughtfulness and care that they put into their products. In this episode, we chat about the unexpected circumstances that forced her to start a graphic design business right after college, her journey to finding her first client, increasing her rates, and becoming a go-to branding expert for entrepreneurs, what she sees as the most essential elements to consider when designing a brand and online presence, the 3 biggest mistakes she sees people make with their websites - from design to images and more, why she says website COPY is essential for a website to get visitors to take action, and so much more!   To learn more about Abbey McGrew and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram