Earn Your Happy

We’re answering listener questions today about how to prepare for the unknown, what it’s like to go from concept to launch, and simple ways to get noticed by the people that inspire you. I explain how I do my ‘if this, then that’ exercise to be more solution-oriented and take action instead of sitting in the surprise. Lauren and I discuss what goes into a pitch deck, when we think it’s better to bootstrap vs. raise startup money, and how to make strategic hires that can help bring your vision to life and protect your energy. We also share how we’ve gotten into the rooms that stretch and inspire us, and our tips for how to expand into bigger networks.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How we’ve learned to expect the unexpected  Being grateful for challenges  Reflecting on how you handle rejection  What a ‘minimum run’ is and how to figure that number out  How to connect with leaders who are in the industry that you want to be in   RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text LITE PINK to 310-496-8363 with your questions or topics that you want us to cover in future episodes!  CONNECT WITH LAURENFollow Lauren: @thelivelylo  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business

When you’re at an event and you notice that someone is clearly not having a good time, what’s your reaction? If you’re anything like I used to be, you would take yourself out of the fun and try and shift that person’s energy, solve their problems, and ultimately, bring your own mood down. This might be a major wakeup call for some of you who don’t even realize that you’re doing this and fall into patterns of feeling responsible for other people’s emotions. When you start to take full ownership over your own feelings and reactions, that is one of the most powerful places that you can be in. This is a lifetime practice, but I’m sharing some tips on how I’ve been able to implement this in my life and the major changes that I’ve seen as a result of shifting out of my people-pleasing tendencies.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why you can only be responsible for your own emotions and reactions  What tends to happen when you try to control the energy in a room How to be friendly while also maintaining your boundaries  Reflecting on why you might fall into these patterns  Overcoming the potential discomfort that can come with this practice   RESOURCES Thanks to Storyworth for supporting Earn Your Happy. Save $10 on your first purchase when you go to storyworth.com/lori. Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business

We’ve been getting alot of DMs about how we keep track of and organize our ideas, plans, and projects. Lauren and I are diving in on the tech systems that we use, how we prioritize tasks, and why we keep things as simple and user-friendly as possible. It might surprise people to hear that we rely on Google Drive for just about everything, but Lauren is a master at building out progress trackers and dashboards that keep everyone dialed in on what they need to be doing. She also is great at keeping tabs on bigger-picture items. I share how I personally organize the notes section on my phone, and why it’s so important to sit with your ideas for a little bit instead of sharing every single thought with your team. We also highlight why it’s so important to niche down and start with a very focused vision, even when you have big dreams for your company.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Figuring out which ideas are worth pursuing, and which ones can be put on the back burner How we keep track of contacts who have offered help or a favor in the past  Learning how to become more organized as an ideator  Our flagging process with emails  Limiting distractions within our workflows and systems  Integrating Simon Sinek’s Start With Why approach   Simplifying our opt-in plan   RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!  CONNECT WITH LAURENFollow Lauren: @thelivelylo  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business

Chris and I had this moment on our walk through our new neighborhood in Newport where we realized that we’re building the life that we always dreamed of. We want to share the formula that we’ve used to get here, and even though it’ll look different for everyone, these tips can help you get to where you want to be no matter where that is. Not only do you have to have outlandish and legacy-building dreams, but you have to surround yourself with people who have the same mindset. You’re going to bump up against family and friends who think that you’re going against their lifestyle, but it’s important to remind yourself that you’re becoming the best version of yourself. You also have to be willing to make investments that stretch you, whether it’s in yourself through programs and mentors, or your finances through stocks and assets.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What we do to keep our dreams alive everyday  The struggles of going against family patterns Addressing people who told us we were getting caught up in the ‘California lifestyle’  Choosing to hold yourself to higher standards and bigger dreams  Why you can’t reach your goals by playing it safe   RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow Lori: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business CONNECT WITH CHRISFollow Chris: @chriswharderVisit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show

Learning how to regulate my inner voice and shift into positive self-talk has been one of the greatest tools that I’ve learned in my entrepreneurial journey. I’m joined by Dr. Ethan Kross, who is a leading expert on training the voice inside your head. He’s an experimental psychologist, neuroscientist, and writer who specializes in emotion regulation, and he recently published a book all about how to transform the chatter in your head so that it works for you instead of against you. We discuss how to tune in and listen to your subconscious, rewire those thought patterns, and use your inner voice as an ally. Ethan shares his top tips for managing performance anxiety and what to do if you’re stuck in an anxious cycle.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What inspired Ethan to hone in on this topic  Four things that chatter is good for  Reframing the physiological symptoms of anxiety  Ethan’s ‘2AM chatter’ strategy Advice for how to coach yourself on controlling your conscious mind The art of being an advisor  The intersection of positive self talk and the law of attraction  Why walking is such a powerful tool for managing chatter   RESOURCES Thanks to Splendid Spoon for sponsoring Earn Your Happy. Go to splendidspoon.com/lori for $50 off your first box when you subscribe to the Breakfast, Lunch + Reset Plan, or the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Reset Plan.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!  CONNECT WITH DR. ETHAN KROSSBuy his book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It Visit his website: ethankross.com Follow him: @ethankross  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business ABOUT DR. ETHAN KROSSEthan Kross, PhD, is one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business, he is the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. He has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR's Morning Edition. His pioneering research has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. He completed his BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at Columbia University.

There’s one thing that I’ve been able to pinpoint as a thread throughout all my success and any of the larger amounts of money that I've been able to make: I put myself into the rooms where the conversation was happening, where the bigger money was being made, and where the other people were winning. Whether it was fitness competitions, network marketing, selling personal development courses, and now launching Lite Pink, it’s all because I surrounded myself with people who would push me to pursue my big dreams. I share my journey to getting into those expansive rooms and what you need to be talking about when you get yourself in front of people who are making moves.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What inspired me to sign up for the Cathy Savage training camp back when I wanted to be in fitness competitions  Leaning on your support system  Having real, open conversations about income  How I got into network marketing  What made it possible for me to even think about creating a beverage company  My approach to getting a second book deal   RESOURCES Big shout out to Avast for supporting Earn Your Happy. Learn more about Avast One at avast.com.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show! CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business

If you could set up your work schedule and environment however you wanted, what would that look like? I feel so lucky that Lauren and I are aligned with our workflows and are able to maximize our energy, prioritize self care, and still make major progress with building Lite Pink. We discuss some things that people can do if they want to have a conversation with their boss about creating a more flexible and non-traditional routine, and also what to do if you’re an entrepreneur. It can be so easy to burn out and feel resentful when it feels like you’re working 24/7, but there are ways to find a better work-life balance that will help you reach your goals without constantly sacrificing what makes you happy.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Changing your workflow with the seasons  Making sure that you’re taking care of yourself  Pitching your ideal workflow to a manager or boss  Addressing your higher-up’s fears about changing up your work routine  How I’ve become more productive by switching up where I’m getting work done  A time in my life when I felt super overwhelmed and knew I needed to change my business strategy  RESOURCES Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!  CONNECT WITH LAURENFollow Lauren: @thelivelylo  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business

Chris and I were reflecting on how we keep investing in these amazing opportunities, and we realized that there are three key things that are helping us make that happen. We’re at a place now where we can recognize a money-making opportunity when we see it, we both have something strategic to offer, and we’re planting seeds to get connected with businesses that are within our zone of genius. We choose to look at everything as an opportunity to increase our wealth and capitalize on our skills. Listen in to learn more about how you can do the same.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Tapping into what you have to offer to other people  The win-win of using affiliate links  Examples of how we’ve cut ourselves into really cool investment opportunities  Building your skillset and network so that you can play a role in every opportunity that comes your way   RESOURCES Text DINNER to 310-421-0416 if you want to be considered for an incredible charity dinner with our close network.   Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!  CONNECT WITH LORIFollow Lori: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business CONNECT WITH CHRISFollow Chris: @chriswharderVisit Chris’ Website: https://chrisharder.me Listen to The Chris Harder Show 

I’ve been practicing intermittent fasting for the past seven years and it’s been one of the biggest game changers for me. I’m joined by nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow, and we get into how this method helps you maintain your energy, indulge in fewer cravings, and lower your blood glucose levels. Cynthia shares what inspired her to write her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation, and how she found calmness in the chaos of her life in order to hit her deadline. We touch on intuitive eating, how the menstrual cycle comes into play with intermittent fasting, and where Cynthia recommends people start if they’re curious about trying this method out. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Letting go of perfectionism  What Cynthia learned in the book writing process  How intermittent fasting can boost your mental and physical health  Creating sustainable lifestyle changes  How I’ve become less rigid and more intuitive with my food choices  Acknowledging that certain foods no longer serve you  The first steps to take to determine if intermittent fasting is a good fit for you   RESOURCES Thanks to Better Help for supporting Earn Your Happy. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/lori.  Thanks to Indeed. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!  CONNECT WITH CYNTHIAFollow her: @cynthia_thurlow Visit her website: cynthiathurlow.com Buy her book: Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging  Listen to Everyday WellnessCONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business ABOUT CYNTHIACynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She leads numerous specialty fasting programs, has been featured on many well-known podcasts and is launching her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, in March 2022! 

A lot of people say that time is the most valuable commodity, but I actually think that energy is more important. If you’ve been feeling like the days are dragging and you’re totally depleted, I have some areas of your life where you can evaluate how you’re using your energy. I talk about the difference between people who are sprinters vs. marathoners when it comes to getting work done, why I think it’s important to reminage what ‘9-to-5’ looks like for you, and how to make sure you’re working in your zone of genius. Listen in for some simple ways to replenish your energy and get back on track!  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Checking in with your sleep routine, food choices, and alcohol consumption My game plan for when I’m feeling lethargic  Taking advantage of when you feel most energized and focused during the day  Checking off the value-adding tasks instead of distracting yourself with little details  Letting go of the worry and fear about other people’s opinions about you   RESOURCES Thanks to Bombas for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to bombas.com/lori to get 20% off your first purchase.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show! CONNECT WITH LORIFollow me: @loriharderFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepinkFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappyFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business