The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

This week I’m joined by my own business mentor, Lacey. Lacey is a success coach for high-performing women entrepreneurs and quite honestly the reason this podcast exists! With an M.S in mental health counseling and an M.B.A., she’s been a therapist and the director of a $45-million/year non-profit. Now she’s the proud owner of two successful online businesses, the creator of the innovative podcast, LITerally™, and the co-host of the Happy Thoughts Show.Lacey & I chat about:How we both came about building coaching programs that work for both our clients and usSlow, steady, sustainable growth versus quick winsBurnout in the Online SpaceHow Lacey learned to embrace her high-sensitivityThe importance of understanding all the aspects of your business before outsourcingHow Lacey works with a diverse mix of clients and how it affects the scope of her workPrinciples of business and how to apply themHow to not fall trap to business tactics (versus principles)Lacey is a recovering perfectionist, crazy dog momma, personal development junkie, champagne enthusiast, travel addict, and a damn good coach and mentor. Having grown her coaching business to the multi-six figure mark in less than 16 months, she’s made it her mission to help other women build and grow their own service-based business that truly lights them up and gives them the personal and financial freedom as well as the impact they’ve always desired.Lacey’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael SingerLetting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. HawkinsConnect With Lacey:https://www.alituplife.com/https://www.instagram.com/alituplife/https://www.alituplife.com/podcast/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

Today, I’m sharing my story around visibility and why it’s my word of the year for 2021! I also reflect on 2020 and what I've been up to over the last couple weeks throughout the holidays - including human design, Jeopardy, and champagne. Being visible has not always come easily to me which is part of the reason why I’m passionate about helping others with it now. I get into:The reason why I reluctantly joined FacebookMy original resistance towards posting on Instagram and how I overcame itWhy consistency and visibility go hand in handHow I overcame overwhelm when it came to showing upStarting with small increments and giving myself grace in order to avoid burnoutHow I’ll continue to get even more visible in 2021If you are wanting more visibility in 2021, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to chat about how I can support youVote for the show in the Podcasting for Business Awards 2021!https://www.lynsayanne.com/pfbawardsConnect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

This week I’m chatting with Becky Stanton, a soul-led Mindset + Manifestation Coach. Becky’s mission is to inspire and empower women to attract more clients, more financial abundance, and more opportunities by being themselves in business. She passionately believes there is not one way to create success and the easiest and most joyful way is to do what feels good for you, on your terms!Becky and I discuss:What manifestation isHow it can be a superpower but can also lead to focusing on the wrong thingsWhy it’s important to understand the meaning behind your desiresCreating space to celebrate, enjoy the moment and how far you’ve comeFeminine & masculine energy and how they play a role in manifestingBalancing different types of energyHow to start manifesting and embodying the version of you that you want to beLimiting BeliefsBecky is a certified NLP Practitioner, Time Line Therapy Practitioner and Hypnosis Practitioner and is trained in reiki as well. Her signature programme Release & Realign guides female entrepreneurs to gain clarity on what they want, step out of their own way and be in alignment to attract success with ease.Becky’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious WomenConnect With Becky:www.beckystanton.comhttps://www.instagram.com/beckystanton_mindsetcoach/https://www.facebook.com/beckystantonmindsetcoachConnect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

Today I’m chatting with the lovely Ashley Vincent aka the Earthy Tinkerbell on all things Instagram Marketing - but not the sleazy spammy stuff! Ashley is an Intuitive Business Mentor and helps heart-centered entrepreneurs by increasing their cash flow and time-freedom through mastering genuine (key word) engagement.Ashley & I discuss:How Ashley began her heart-centered businessThe foundational skills of promoting your business and skills via InstagramCold DM’ing (yuck!)Vanity metrics and looking beyond the surface of numbersStrategy vs. scrollingWhy you shouldn’t be thinking of Instagram as a chore if you’re using it for business purposesHow long Ashley spends per day on Instagram (for engagement and posting)Becoming intentional in using Instagram and social marketing platformsAshley teaches her clients how to get placed on the discover page, get content seen by a higher percentage of your audience, get a surge of IDEAL clients sliding into your DM’s, and see steady organic growth - in a feel good way. Ashley’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: Think Like a Monk by Jay ShettyConnect With Ashley:https://www.instagram.com/ashleys.light/https://courses.ashleyslight.com/heartcenteredengagementhttps://ashleyslight.com/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

In this episode I chat with Sandy Forster of Wildly Wealthy. Sandy’s passion is empowering women around the world to think bigger, dream grander and manifest more than they ever dreamed possible. But things were not always grandiose and great for Sandy. Sandy experienced divorce, single motherhood, and going $100,000 into debt from a previously failed business when she learned of the Law of Attraction. She longed for the success and income that would give her the freedom and lifestyle that eluded her for years.Sandy & I discuss:How the internet has helped her and can help other introvertsThe importance of small, actionable steps to shape massive changesAt what point Sandy realized she was an introvertChoosing things that feel good to YOU when it comes to running an online businessSandy’s story of self-sabotaging when it comes to connecting with othersMindset work and blocksBalancing & harmonizing mind, body, and spiritSandy has gone from welfare to millionaire and knows exactly what it takes to transform your world – and that it can be a whole lot easier and more fun than you think! From a starting place of complete uncertainty and wondering what the heck she was doing in business, she is now blessed to have won many business awards including International Mentor of the Year as well as Australian Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year. She absolutely loves transforming women’s mindset so they manifest more abundance, prosperity and money than they ever dreamed.Sandy’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: How to be Wildly Wealthy Fast by Sandy ForsterCracking the Millionaire Code by Mark Victor Hansen & Robert G. AllenConnect With Sandy:https://www.facebook.com/Sandylforster/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/Lawofattractionprosperitysecretshttps://www.instagram.com/sandylforster/ https://www.wildlywealthy.com/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkApply to work with me 1:1CONNECT 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.

This week I’m chatting with Yolanda Russell. Yolanda has a unique path but quite frankly, one that should be a bit more normalized because it’s okay to change up your career path multiple times in the name of living your best life. After receiving a degree in Biology, then going back to school to become a nurse, to entering the network marketing industry and taking on the nickname “Kinda Fit Chick”, she eventually landed on her current role as a brand and empowerment coach.Yolanda and I discuss:The four C’s of building brand confidenceStepping into your power and owning your passions as an introvertWhy clarity is one of the most important things to gain as an entrepreneur (and knowing that it can be changed and refined!)Learning to be unapologeticThe narrative that Yolanda wants to change in the online space and how she’s working to do so Giving yourself permission to share what others are saying as long as you put your own unique spin on it (PSA: you don’t have to reinvent the wheel!)Consistency and showing upSurrendering and embracing ‘different’ Yolanda is also a fellow podcast host and is always serving up unapologetic real talk and no BS tips to help you build your brand, boost your confidence, shift your mindset, and take action on creating a life and business that makes you excited to get out of bed every morning.Yolanda’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak ChopraConnect With Yolanda:https://www.yrussell.com/https://www.instagram.com/_yolandarussell/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

On this week’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to answer some of the top questions I get! Per my brand values I love to share content that is well received and useful to my audience whether that be free or paid. If you enjoy the podcast and want even more free content, there are a few other places you can be sure to find me.In this episode I share:How to sign up for my weekly newsletter and what you can expectHow to join the Ambitious Introvert Facebook group and what you can expect (co-working, hot seat group coaching, video trainings, and more)Why you should share the content you create on more than one platformAnswering questions likeWhere I’m from (and where my accent comes from)Why I started a podcastPlaying on strengths vs. focusing on your weaknessesHow I source podcast guestsMy 5 brand words and how I use them as a filter for just about everything I do when it comes to my businessHow you can apply to be on the podcast and/or share topic suggestionsRequest to be on the podcast or have a topic suggestion: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/guest-infoConnect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkApply to work with me 1:1:https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/form/view/5e3961e7e0b4961477418ed3CONNECT 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.

Today I’m joined by my former mentor, Jojo Graham. Jojo is a Business Mentor & Coach who helps online entrepreneurs grow & scale their business to create personal success - in whatever that means to them. She’s a multi-six figure business owner, serial entrepreneur, single mum & ambitious introvert.Jojo and I chat about: Jojo’s events for entrepreneurs and how she makes hosting others work as an introvertWhy you don’t have to change your business model just because you feel tired or drainedConscious leadership and what that meansWhy she would never give advice that she hasn’t tried or done herselfWhy it’s important to know your values (especially as a leader)How Jojo has pivoted her business in the pandemic and her newest venture, Leaders of ChangeHer tips for creating content and showing up online Wearing and managing many hats as an introvertHer passion for Entrepreneurship now allows her to help as many people as possible build their own solid businesses using simple strategies that feel aligned to them so they can make a massive impact in the world through the work they do.Jojo’s Book Recommendation: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizConnect With Jojo:https://jojograham.com/http://leadersofchange.co/https://www.simplecontentcards.com/https://www.instagram.com/jojo_graham/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

This week I’m joined by Dr. Katie T. Larson, PhD to discuss high sensitivity in depth and get down to what it truly means to be a highly sensitive person. Dr. Katie was originally a scientist and an educator: teaching students of all ages and working with scientists all over the world. When she discovered she was a HSP, suddenly everything made sense! Now through self-compassionate exploration and embodied practices she no longer feels ashamed of her challenges and truly embraces her Sensitivity. Today she works as a Growth and Transformation expert specializing in working with Empaths, Intuitives, and Highly Sensitive People. Dr. Katie and I talk about:What high sensitivity feels likeThe importance of rest versus sleep as an HSPHighly sensitive traitsWays high sensitivity can feel helpful as well as hindering at timesHow to find out if you’re an HSP Tips to manage your sensitivities and balance/rewire your nervous systemRecognizing the whispers (i.e. listening to your body) to prevent symptoms and stressorsDr. Katie is a wife, mother, scientist, mentor, consultant, author, researcher, and storyteller as well as a certified Creative Depth Coach, and is training to become a Coach for Spiritual Emergence. She has been a TEDx speaker and her work has been featured on radio and television in Asia and North America. hsperson.comDr. Katie’s Book Recommendation: The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine AronI Don't Want to Be an Empath Anymore: How to Reclaim Your Power Over Emotional Overload, Maintain Boundaries, and Live Your Best Life by Ora NorthConnect With Dr. Katie:https://www.growthquests.com/https://www.instagram.com/drkatiegrowthquests/https://www.facebook.com/GrowthQuests/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

On this bonus episode, I share a call that I had with one of my clients all around boundaries in business. Initially, my client came to our session with a bit of frustration she had been having with one of her clients but after talking through the situation and circumstances I helped her to discover something deeper. Something that I see with a lot of my clients and in the online space. I share: The importance of setting boundaries for both ourselves and our clients (personally and professionally)Becoming habitually strict with our boundariesWays in which we can state our boundaries from the beginning of a relationship with a client An action step to help you get clear on your boundariesThe need for respecting our own physical and energetic boundariesConnect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.