
The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast
The Ambitious Introvert® is the leading growth and development podcast for the estimated 56% of us who recharge by going inwards. Our purpose is to help you manage your social battery and Own Your Energy®, so you can reach your true potential in your business, career and life.Each week my guests and I will be sharing tips, tricks and hacks on how to build your resilience, master your mindset and cultivate self-leadership - skills that’ll help you reach your goals without trying to be someone you’re notWe’ll also be sharing valuable lessons and insights from our own personal experience, all focussed on one thing - helping you Own YOUR Energy to reach your potential
Latest episodes

Mar 14, 2022 • 22min
Episode 77: Navigating Social Media as an Ambitious Introvert with Emma-Louise
Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast! If you’re a long time listener, you know that social media is not something that comes naturally to me - it's probably the biggest stumbling block I've had as an introverted and HSP online entrepreneur. However, it now feels MUCH easier. After burnout forced me to change my mindset and knowledge around social media, I've been extremely consistent at posting for the best part of two years now. This has helped create a lot of revenue in my business, for which I am very grateful. So today I’m giving you some tips for navigating social media if you are more of a private entrepreneur - the same tips that helped me propel my own business forward.Topics Discussed:Why I believe it can be best to separate your business and personal accounts on social media How to tell the difference between your ego and your authentic selfWhy it’s important to know ‘what you always share’ and ‘what you never share’ on social media, and how this creates consistencyMy biggest tip for reframing your mindset and relationship with social mediaVisit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emma-Louise on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Mar 7, 2022 • 40min
Episode 75: The Common Mindset Challenges of Entrepreneurship with Aimee Browne [Part 2]
Welcome back to the Ambitious Introvert, this week I’m continuing my oh-so-candid conversation with my dear friend, Aimee Browne. If you haven’t listened to Part One from last week, be sure to check that out first. Today, we’re expanding on the common mindset blocks that Aimee and I have faced as both introverted and extroverted entrepreneurs. You’ll hear our experiences with healing from perfectionism, strengthening our money mindset, and more. Enjoy, and be sure to let me know your favourite takeaways! Aimee and I discuss:Overcoming the thought that you have nothing important to say, and how to use your audience for content ideas Remembering that done is better than perfect (and how launching her podcast has helped Aimee lean into this!)How your money mindset has implications for SO many parts of your business and personal life Finding the balance between prices that feel good to you vs. pricing with industry standardsVisit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Aimee on Instagram: @iamaimeebrowneConnect with me on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Feb 28, 2022 • 38min
Episode 75: The Common Mindset Challenges of Entrepreneurship with Aimee Browne [Part 1]
Hello, welcome to this week's episode of the Ambitious Introvert! As you know, all of my guests are special, but this guest is very, very special because she’s one of my closest friends. Aimee Browne is an online business strategist and we have been a part of each other's business journeys for almost two and a half years now - we have literally seen each other grow from signing our first clients to where we are now. So I invited Aimee on today to share some of the mindset issues that we've both encountered. It's really important to see that whatever stage of business you're in, these difficult things can still come up. We'll share how we’ve worked through some of the lows and celebrated some of the highs. Enjoy this very vulnerable peek behind the scenes!Aimee and I discuss:How Aimee & I support each other with our opposite personality types Creating healthy boundaries as an online business owner Why a giveaway is one of the best things I did for my business early on (& how it’s still helping me grow now!)The importance of separating your identity from your business Cultivating mindful activities and moving away from constant consumption so you can be a healthier CEOVisit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Aimee on Instagram: @iamaimeebrowneConnect with me on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Feb 21, 2022 • 34min
Episode 74: 7 Ways to Give People Permission to Hire You Today with Emma-Louise Parkes
Welcome to the newest solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert! Like every new entrepreneur, at the start of my business journey I had to learn to sell to people who didn’t know me well. I never wanted to have to ‘convince’ someone to invest with me on a sales call. Instead I got VERY intentional about my marketing! Today I’m sharing 7 seven simple ways to create safety with your marketing and online presence so that people WILL want to work with you. No matter what stage of business you’re at, I know this episode is going to be so helpful to you!Topics Discussed:The mindset switch that makes it feel safe for new people to hire and invest in you Why testimonials are the golden currency for online business owners, and how to collect them easily (even if you’re brand new to business)Why sharing client results really works as a way to grow your business Why your audience needs to know all relevant experience, qualifications, and certifications (even if you don’t think it’s a big deal)How small BTS clips creates a sense of trust for potential clients Taking the fear out of offering a guarantee Visit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Feb 14, 2022 • 38min
Episode 73: Somatic Healing for Emotional Transformation with Manisha Tare
Welcome to this week's very special Valentine's episode of The Ambitious Introvert. I never thought that I would be doing a dedicated Valentine's Day episode, but the stars aligned and the timing was perfect. Today, I have invited Manisha Tare, a somatic healing practitioner, on to the show to share how much our nervous system impacts our daily communication, relationships, and life in general. I believe that we will only be as successful as our nervous system is willing to allow us to be, and as we know the way you do anything is the way you do everything. So when you start to prioritise yourself in your relationship, you will see growth in other areas of life - such as in business and other types of relationships. Listen to today’s episode with Manisha to find out how.Manisha and I discuss:How what’s happening in your nervous system can impact how you communicateWhy it’s so important to have someone hold a safe space for you as you journey through somatic healing The importance of continued education, no matter which industry you may be in as a coach or business ownerHow Manisha uses astrology and Akashic Records to guide her clients through their emotional workThe positive impact of somatic healing that Manisha has seen with her clients on their relationships and careersVisit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/somatic-healing-for-emotional-transformation-with-manisha-tare/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertConnect with Manisha on Instagram: @manishatareCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Feb 7, 2022 • 42min
Episode 72: Mindfulness for Entrepreneurs with Julia de’Caneva
Hello, and welcome to the latest episode of the Ambitious Introvert podcast. Today I’m joined by one of my beautiful clients, Julia de’Caneva, to discuss a topic that often gets misinterpreted and misrepresented – mindfulness. It’s something that I’ve been familiar with for a number of years but I'm really excited to bring Julia on to discuss it because she’s a UCLA trained mindfulness facilitator. We’re going to break down some of the common misconceptions while sharing how you can start to incorporate mindfulness into your own daily routine (and why you should) - enjoy!Julia and I discuss:How Julia uses the practice of mindfulness to especially support introverts and highly sensitive entrepreneursCorrecting some of the biggest misunderstandings of what mindfulness isThe difference between a skill and a practice Why turning your notifications off is one of the best things you can do for yourselfThe connection of meditation, gratitude, and chakras with mindfulness and why you don’t have to do everythingSmall actions you can incorporate into your day to cultivate mindfulnessVisit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/mindfulness-for-entrepreneurs-with-julia-decaneva/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertConnect with Julia on Instagram: @lifecoachjuliaCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Jan 31, 2022 • 56min
Episode 71: Embracing the Woo & Creating a Balanced Business with Kendall Cherry
Kendall Cherry is joining me on today’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert! Kendall is my 1:1 client, a copywriter, agency owner and founder of The Candid Collective. I invited her on today because at the start of our working together she was very resistant to the ‘woo’ - but once she fully embraced the different energetic practices I use, she saw so many transformations in her business, mindset and life. She’s sharing her business journey, how she tackles content creation as a copywriter, and how she’s created a business that perfectly suits her personality. Kendall and I discuss:How Kendall grew into done for you agency work and copywriting as a whole, overcoming the stressors and her inner critic Why Kendall believes in the power of EFT and mindset work, and everything that it’s done for her businessWhy private podcasting feels aligned for Kendall, her personality type, and her ideal clients (but isn’t right for everyone)How Kendall’s view of writing her own content has changed because of her copywriting work and experience Visit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/embracing-the-woo-creating-a-balanced-business-with-kendall-cherry/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Jan 24, 2022 • 31min
Episode 70: Q1 Business Update and Re-Introduction
Welcome to this week's episode of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast. I'm Emma-Louise and today I'm going to do a bit of a re-introduction and a roundup of what has been going on for me and the brand. Whether you are a seasoned listener who’s been with me since day one, I want you to know exactly what's happening here at Team Ambitious Introvert. Or if you're new to the podcast, maybe you’re someone that's found us quite recently - so I'm going to share a little bit more about myself, some behind the scenes, and the changes that are coming up to the format of the show. So thankful that you’re here and a part of this community!Topics Discussed:The reminder that business is not always perfect and change and evolution is to be expectedThe history of The Ambitious Introvert and how I became a business coach after a 17 year career in air traffic controlWhat’s happening in Q1, especially after my biggest year of investment and learning in 2020A bit about our upcoming signature group program, Startup to Scale Up, and the re-introduction of the mastermindChanges coming to the format of the podcastVisit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/q1-business-update-and-re-introduction/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Jan 17, 2022 • 22min
Episode 69: Embracing Your Strengths as an Introvert with Stacey Hagen
It’s a special thing to come across someone who has the same business origin story, serves the same clients, and runs the same type of business as myself. This is exactly what’s happening on this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert featuring Stacey Hagen, a business coach for female entrepreneurs. In our conversation today we’re talking about the key things that introverts can do to find success in their business. If you’re feeling stuck about where to go next with your online marketing, this episode is for you. Stacey and I Discuss:The things that Stacey finds her introvert clients struggle with most when beginning their online businessesHow you can be an introvert and love public speaking and/or social mediaThe damage that can happen to your nervous system when you constantly push throughHow to recognise and utilise your introverted qualities as gifts Breaking the “overnight success” narrative that is prevalent in the online business worldRemember that whatever you do, consistency is keyVisit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/embracing-your-strengths-as-an-introvert-with-stacey-hagen/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @emmalouparkesConnect with Stacey on Instagram: @create_coachingCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Jan 10, 2022 • 33min
Episode 68: Email Marketing for Introverts with Sarah Anderson
Welcome to this week's episode of the Ambitious Introvert! Today, Sarah Anderson is joining us to talk about email marketing. I’m surprised we haven’t covered it because email marketing is something that's been really important to my business success, but is something that I didn't utilise very well at the start. Now however, I cannot imagine my business without it! So I'm excited to bring email marketing to the forefront as a tool of introvert friendly marketing as well. Sarah and I Discuss:Why the first few emails of a sequence are the most importantHow to effectively use an email autoresponder, especially as an introvert What to include in your welcome sequence to set yourself up for successThe average open rate to aim for Quick and easy steps to get your welcome sequence started today Visit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/email-marketing-for-introverts-with-sarah-anderson/Connect with Emma-Louise on Instagram: @emmalouparkesConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @sarahmarieglobal CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.