The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

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: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.

I’m sure you’ve heard the words “personal brand” before. But, what do they mean? Today I’m chatting to Vix Meldrew of Grow & Glow - a Personal Branding + Influencer Educator. She teaches creators and creative business owners how to build their personal brands on social media and create sustainable online businesses. Vix shares all the details on personal branding including:Why you should know your core valuesWays to infuse your personal brand into your everyday life and show up authenticallyHow branding allows you to succeedThe elements of a personal brand (spoiler alert: it’s not just your color palette and logo!)Brand strategy versus brand designPersonal brand evolution and pivotingWhy followers and likes are only vanity metrics and others are so much more importantVix helps business owners to find their niche, set goals, build online platforms, share offerings, step into their expertise! Each month through her Grow & Glow community, members receive expert training, group coaching, support, accountability and access to hundreds of resources designed to empower them to build stand-out personal brands.Vix’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: Start With Why by Simon SinekBuilding A Story Brand by Donald MillerPlaying Big by Tara MohrConnect With Vix:https://vixmeldrew.comhttps://growglow.cohttps://www.instagram.com/vixmeldrew/https://www.instagram.com/growglow.co/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 am joined by the lovely, Irene Moore. Irene is an Entrepreneur Speaker & Business Coach and works to empower female leaders with the business skills and mindset shifts required to run a sustainable business that offers true freedom and flexibility in the way they work. Irene takes her clients beyond strategies, systems and blueprints to take their income and goals to the next level.Irene and I discuss: Getting stuck in the research rabbit hole of business and losing sight of your pathThe strength in knowing not all businesses have to look the sameThe true definition of building a business you loveWhy your marketing strategy has to be authentic to YOU or it won’t workMatching your message to your marketHow many times you need to see or hear a message for it to resonateThe importance of celebrating your clients stories and sharing client winsMarketing through YouTube as an introvertBatching content in order to protect your energyAlong with helping her clients nail their niches, launches, and visibility through her one day intensive programs, Irene also helps beauty, wellness, and luxury brands drive sales online through her marketing company, DM London.Irene’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: Love It or Leave It by Samantha ClarkeConnect With Irene:https://www.irenemoore.com/https://www.irenemoore.com/lets-handle-businesshttps://www.instagram.com/irenemoore_/https://www.digital-marketing.london/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 speak with Dr. Wendy O’Connor on the science of happiness. Yes, happiness is backed by science! Dr. Wendy O’Connor is a Positive Psychologist + Life Strategist for Women, an optimist, empath, and of course an ambitious introvert. Dr. Wendy creates life design roadmaps for women that feel lost and are ready to discover and create their happiest lives and empowers them to re-write their stories. Dr. Wendy shares:Why she believes happiness is a journey AND a destinationThe evolution of happinessHow to avoid introvert burnoutHow she works with her clients to find happiness in today and now versus waiting to reach an end goalThe happiness scoreThe importance of giving ourselves permission to feel happy, worthy, and purposeful in our livesHow self-awareness can help us churn through our experiences without feeling knocked down or debilitated by what life throws at usEmpowering shifts we can make in our lives to become happierDr. Wendy is a Stanford-educated psychologist focused on helping women overcome the obstacles that keep them feeling stuck and unfulfilled. She uses your strengths, values, and goals to map out a blueprint for your success.“Happiness isn’t something that’s gifted to us. It really is something that we need to cultivate for ourselves.”Dr. Wendy’s Book Recommendation for the Ambitious Introvert: The 5am Club by Robin SharmaAtomic Habits by James ClearConnect With Dr. Wendy:www.drwendyoconnor.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drwendyoconnor/wendy@drwendyoconnor.comConnect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comhello@emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook: @emmalouparkescoachFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.

Introverts, ever been stuck in the research rabbit hole?Where once you start you just can’t stop?! In this solo episode I discuss the pros & cons of doing research for your business & how to recognise when you’re doing too much…Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comhello@emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook: @emmalouparkescoachFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 speak to fellow ambitious introvert Laura O'Hagan. Laura is a Mindset Coach + Business Strategist working with coaches and consultants to master their mindset, get visible, sign clients and make more money. She goes in depth to discuss niching, why it’s important, and how it can accelerate your business growth. Laura & I chat about:How having a broad niche can make marketing for your business challengingHow niching down will create ease in your business and allow you to serve your clients betterHow Laura has created consistent 5-figure months working ~20 hours/week (with two kids!)Creating authentic and valuable contentWhy niching down often feels like closing doors but actually brings more opportunityLaura’s transition from the corporate world to creating an online business and the challenges that came along with itThe secret message you send when you say you hate marketing/creating contentGetting visible and finding your edge as an introvertAnd more!Laura lives out her wildest dreams on the Gold Coast of Australia, with her partner and two kids. She’s most likely to be found practicing yoga, spending time near the water, and implementing mindset, marketing, and money mastery with her clients to create results that blow their mind.Laura’s Book Recommend for the Ambitious Introvert: You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroConnect With Laura:www.laurajohagan.comwww.instagram.com/laurajohaganhttps://www.facebook.com/LauraOHaganCoach/Connect with me:www.emmalouiseparkes.comhello@emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: @emmalouparkesFacebook: @emmalouparkescoachFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.