As ambitious women, burnout is something so many of us face. In today’s episode, I’m sharing five things I do to stay on track when life feels overwhelming.  Besides checking off the basics like quality sleep and nutrition, I try to give myself permission to spend time in my own energy and only consume content that aligns with the person I want to be. I also make a conscious effort to incorporate activities into my schedule that not only push me outside of my comfort zone, but challenge me to accomplish new fitness goals. Listen in to hear how these five strategies have majorly impacted my business, relationships, and overall health.    In this episode we talk about: Why it’s so important to check in and audit the way you operate  The incredible impact being outside in nature has on my mental health My mantra for this season: Do not mistake stillness for laziness An easy way to add more spontaneity into your life  The positive ripple effect of setting up healthy challenges for myself    RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Episode 272. Entrepreneurship & ADHD with Angie Lee Mastry App     If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Natalie Ellis, CEO and co-founder of bossbabe, joins Lori and I to talk all about the transitional seasons of life and business. We look back on times when we had the courage to change course and explore new ideas, even when people around us didn’t fully validate those decisions. We also share ways that you can support yourself during a pivot and bolster your mindset to stretch into that upgraded version of yourself.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Signs that indicate it’s time to start operating on a new level  Overcoming people-pleasing tendencies  Ways to practice getting out of your comfort zone  Recognizing where you give your power away by seeking approval  How to avoid the #1 thing that prevents people from committing to their next-level self    RESOURCES For a 10% discount on your studio session at The Good Vibe Studios, use code LIVINGROOM10: thegoodvibestudios.com  Follow The Good Vibe Studios: @thegoodvibestudios  Follow ONEHOPE Wine: @onehope  Shop ONEHOPE Wine: onehopewine.com    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH NATALIE Follow Natalie: @iamnatalie  Follow bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc  Learn more about bossbabe: bossbabe.com CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

After eight years as a blogger and content creator, Venessa Kaufman, aka @wetheclassy, noticed a huge shift in the social media space. What started as a way to build community turned into a marketing engine that was draining her energy and creativity. That’s where The F Word comes in.   Venessa created The F Word to put the power back into the creator's hands and have an intentional space for catching up with your network. In our conversation, Venessa breaks down the science of social media addiction and how The F Word addresses those harmful effects. We also talk about making bold career moves and understanding what drives your decisions.     In this episode we talk about: How Venessa made the huge pivot from finance into fashion blogging Trends and changes in social media behavior  What sparked Venessa to create a new kind of social media Venessa’s vision for The F Word and what you can expect when you sign up for it  Features of the app design that eliminate bots and spam content  Why Venessa chose to go the crowdfunding route to raise money for the launch    RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Illogical by Emmanuel Acho  The Social Dilemma  The F Word Crowdfunding Campaign     If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH VENESSA  Follow Venessa: @wetheclassy  Follow The F Word: @thefwordapp  Learn more about The F Word: thefword.app    CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Asking for what you want might seem simple, but for so many of us, we unintentionally slow down our progress because we don’t want to feel like a burden or face rejection. I’m sharing three tips that will not only increase your chances of getting what you want, but also help you build up the confidence to make bold asks. Plus, I have a strategy for bouncing back after you don’t get the response that you hoped for.    In this episode we talk about: How to ask for a favor in a way that emphasizes what’s in it for the other person Ways to make it simple for someone to support you  The phrasing I use to ask without so much emotional attachment  Examples of how these strategies have worked out in my business and personal life    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Use code SCHWARTZ20 for 20% off your first order at goodranchers.com  Check out Elliot’s podcast: Jacked and Happy    CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Ashley LeMieux is a content creator and the co-founder of CreatorSource, a new platform with all the tools and strategies to navigate the world of influencer marketing. If you dream of monetizing your community and platform, but get overwhelmed at the thought of setting your rates and negotiating brand deals with confidence, CreatorSource was made for you.  In our conversation, Ashley and I explore the possibilities that exist in the influencer marketing space and talk about the steps to take so you can start making money on social media today. Ashley also shares her advice for anyone who thinks their audience is too small or fears coming off as ‘sales-y’ to their followers.    In this episode we talk about: How to pitch to brands as a content creator  Ashley’s top tips for figuring out your pricing and deliverables  Giving yourself permission to make an impact and pursue your passion  Why influencer marketing works and continues to to be the top marketing strategy for brands  The reality of creating viral content (and what you should try to do instead) Ashley’s favorite features on CreatorSource    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH ASHLEY  Follow Ashley: @ashleyklemieux  Follow CreatorSource: @creator_source  Learn more about CreatorSource: getcreatorsource.com    CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

This is our sixth year in business for Powerhouse Women and our seventh annual event, which feels surreal to even be able to say that. Through lots of trial and error, we’ve come up with strategies that help create excitement, not only for events, but really for anything that we’re launching. If you know this is your year to monetize whatever it is on your heart, join me on this episode as I break down the top four things that I recommend everyone do to fill a room or take their offering to the next level.    In this episode we talk about: Proof that you don’t need a huge audience to have a successful event  What ‘micro launches’ are and how to use them to keep people interested in your launch  Why it’s so important to speak directly to any fears that might be holding people back from investing in your event or product  Simple ways to build community around your offering  How to harness the power of social proof, even if it’s your first event    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   THE BUSINESS OF COMMUNITY SERIES:  Part 1: Breaking Down The Differences Between Audience & Community Part 2: 5 Reasons Why Community Should Be An Intentional Part Of Your Growth Strategy Part 3: The Most Important Step For Community Building Part 4: 7 Ways to Increase Your Revenue Through Community Part 5: 3 Steps To Become a More Magnetic Leader        CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Taking questions from the live audience is one of our favorite parts of the Living Room Session, and this group brought up amazing topics. We share the first steps to take when you’re planning an in-person event and how to get really clear on your budget for it. Another question has us reflecting on how we stay grounded, even when things feel financially uncomfortable, and the creative ways we generate more income during those moments. Plus, we talk about how to start building out your network for a ‘friends and family’ funding round.    In this episode, we talk about: What to do before you hire an event planner and book a venue Tips for working through imposter syndrome during a career transition Our recent mindset breakthroughs What we do to celebrate our small wins  The benefits of strategic investors and how to start conversations with them    RESOURCES For a 10% discount on your studio session at The Good Vibe Studios, use code LIVINGROOM10: thegoodvibestudios.com  Follow The Good Vibe Studios: @thegoodvibestudios  Follow ONEHOPE Wine: @onehope  Shop ONEHOPE Wine: onehopewine.com    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH AUDIENCE MEMBERS @suzifreeman  @jenna.klopfenstein  @trainwithlindsey  @ashleymwrites  @delrocaterco  @thesparklebar    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Tiffany Peterson is exactly who I wish I had in my corner when I launched Powerhouse Women. Not only is she an international business coach and speaker with a refreshing take on sales, but she also has a unique perspective on how to grow a business sustainably.  Tiffany joins me on this episode to break down her signature 5 Gates of Closing Sales™ model, and specifically highlights the role of self-care in propelling your vision forward. She also looks back on her first workshop launch and what that taught her about the power of doing things scared instead of waiting for perfection.    In this episode we talk about: The moment Tiffany realized she was meant for more  Why having a deeper connection with yourself naturally helps you face your fears Tips for becoming masterful at asking great questions Ways to nourish yourself and your network  Tiffany’s advice for anyone who struggles with coming off as ‘salesy’    RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Check out the episode we did over on Tiffany’s podcast: Starting Small To Go Big with Lindsey Schwartz  Download your free copy of Tiffany’s Self Care Guide     If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH TIFFANY Follow Tiffany: @tiffpeterson  Learn more about Tiffany: tiffanyspeaks.com  Listen to The Tiffany Peterson Podcast    CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Feeling certain that you’re capable of achieving your goals is crucial for going after big ideas, but I know that’s easier said than done. Luckily, I have two practices that are so helpful for cultivating confidence and decreasing the resistance I feel around taking action.  Whether it’s celebrating the small wins or actively seeking out evidence that bolsters my belief, I’m finally starting to see these small habits pay off in major ways. Text me to let me know what you’re going to do this week to raise your level of certainty!   In this episode we talk about: Getting comfortable with those seasons of life where you put in the work, but aren’t seeing immediate results The connection between your level of certainty and the timeline of your success  Discovering what’s causing a lack of motivation or discipline  Examples of how Elliot and I have been celebrating our progress along the way in our new business venture  How to shift your perspective on your circumstances    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 for weekly business + mindset tips delivered straight to your phone! Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

When you give yourself permission to go big, what you’re really saying is that you believe in yourself and trust that you’re capable of achieving your dreams. Lori and I are back together for another Living Room Session to talk about how we build confidence one small step at a time.  We share our hacks for getting more clarity around decision-making, including ways to collaborate on ideas and actually take action on them. You can always count on Lori and I to get real about what it takes to step into that next-level version of yourself, so join us on this episode as we unpack tangible ways to do just that.    In this episode, we talk about: Mindset hacks for reframing failure  Being honest with yourself about how boldly you’re going after your goals  Examples of how powerful it is to learn through taking action  One of the most valuable muscles we can build as entrepreneurs The best the way to speed up the timeline of how fast you achieve your goals    RESOURCES For a 10% discount on your studio session at The Good Vibe Studios, use code LIVINGROOM10: thegoodvibestudios.com  Follow The Good Vibe Studios: @thegoodvibestudios  Follow ONEHOPE Wine: @onehope  Shop ONEHOPE Wine: onehopewine.com    If you loved today’s episode, please share your favorite takeaways or your own systems and processes by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! Click HERE to text the word MENTOR to (602) 536-7829 if you want to be the first to know when tickets are available for the next Living Room Session recording Not part of the Girl Gang Community yet? Join HERE: Girl Gang Membership   CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Hannah: @hannahmwells Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity