Powerhouse Women

I'm sure, like me, you're looking forward to the day when live events and real hugs will resume, but right now a lot of events are going VIRTUAL...including the Powerhouse Women event! We're doing something we've never done before and bringing the event to YOU in a virtual experience unlike any other. You can check out all of the details and grab your ticket at www.powerhousewomenevent.com! Today's episode is all about virtual events. I'm chatting with my friend Jess Ekstrom - founder of Headbands of Hope, author of Chasing the Bright Side, and host of the Bright Side Conference...which (as you'll hear in today's episode) she had to pivot really quickly and turn into a virtual conference due to Covid-19. What was supposed to be a live event with 350 attendees turned into a virtual conference with over 3500 in attendance and she's sharing all of her tips with us. If you already host events or have been considering it for the future, you are going to love this episode! Join our FREE Girl Gang connection calls, every Tuesday! Register HERE Purchase your Powerhouse Women Virtual Experience Tickets HERE In this episode we talk about: Jess's quick pivot to turn The Bright Side Conference virtual due to Covid-19 Why you shouldn't wait until after Covid to create opportunities for connection The benefits of taking your event virtual and all the tips you need to get started || CONNECT WITH JESS || instagram.com/jess_ekstrom Register for the Virtual Summit course HERE Check out the Mic Drop Workshop HERE || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co www.powerhousewomenevent.com

Is owning your own business as glamorous as it looks on social media? Well, yes and no. There is so much I love about being an entrepreneur, but there are also a few things that I wish more people had told me about what it's REALLY like to run a business before I started. I will always share the honest truth with you, so if you're a new entrepreneur or you're considering starting a business or a passion project this episode is for YOU! In this episode we talk about: Figuring out your biz one google search at a time. Focusing on your mindset more than your strategy Why you will always feel a little bit like an imposter Facing your biggest fears and shortcomings when taking on your big idea Join our FREE Girl Gang connection calls, every Tuesday! Register HERE Purchase your Powerhouse Women Virtual Experience Tickets HERE || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co www.powerhousewomenevent.com

Have you ever considered public speaking as an additional revenue stream for your business, or as a way to promote your business and find new clients? Today I'm talking to Ashley Kirkwood - a speaker, trademark lawyer, and on-air legal expert for a Chicago daytime show and a new mom. Through her law firm, Mobile General Counsel helps entrepreneurs to trademark their brands and protect their business assets. She also helps entrepreneurs and experts turn speaking into an income stream through her Speak Your Way To Cash brand. In this episode Ashley shares her tips for how business owners can create additional revenue through speaking--yes, even in a time when many live events have gone virtual. In this episode we talk about: Why Ashley stepped away from 300k in salary to open her own firm Tips on how to create additional revenue through speaking, even during the pandemic The importance of getting started, even if you might suck a little in the beginning Join our FREE Girl Gang connection calls, every Tuesday! Register HERE Purchase your Powerhouse Women Virtual Experience Tickets HERE || CONNECT WITH ASHLEY || instagram.com/theashleynicoleshow mobilegeneralcounsel.com || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co

This year has been full of change. Today I'm sharing something that has helped me reframe my focus to see the possibilities and reimagine what I thought this year would look like. I also have a HUGE announcement to share, so let's get into today's episode! In this episode we talk about: Why 2020 is most definitely NOT cancelled The three ways your can reimagine 2020 Refarming your focus & updating expectations to match the current reality Join our FREE Girl Gang connection calls, every Tuesday! Register HERE Purchase your Powerhouse Women Virtual Experience Tickets HERE || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co

Today we're talking about money miracles - do I have your attention now? Thought so! Gina's DeVee is an author, speaker, and success coach who's journey from struggling psychotherapist (who lived at home with her parents) to globetrotting entrepreneur has led her to founding her multi-million dollar women's empowerment company, Divine Living. Gina shares her secrets for creating money miracles in your own life, and some of the important life lessons from her new book The Audacity to be Queen. In this episode we talk about: Why even the best strategies won't work if you don't have a positive money mindset Building a new mentality around wealth, pricing products and making sales Why you shouldn't be ashamed of your desires around wealth The difference between wanting something vs it becoming a nonnegotiable || CONNECT WITH GINA || instagram.com/ginadevee www.divineliving.com/book www.divineliving.com/audacity || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Ever find yourself in a content drought? I've been there too. Creating content for social media and other platforms doesn't come super easily to me, BUT I know that it's important and I DO want to show up consistently for all of you. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, so for today's episode, I'm sharing a recent training I did for one of our weekly Zoom connection calls - you hear me talk about these calls ALL the time because they are seriously so much fun, and you should definitely join us! This call was about a few tips that have helped me to break through content droughts in the past and create more content in less time. In this episode we talk about: The steps you can take to start creating content more consistently The importance of having clarity behind why you are committed to creating content Learning what strengths you have when it comes to creation and how those strengths can serve you Join our FREE Girl Gang connection calls, every Tuesday! Register HERE || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co

Today's episode has the word "champagne" in the title, so you know it's gonna be a good time. My guest is Cara Alwill--a New York City based creative entrepreneur who encourages women to live their most effervescent lives, celebrate themselves every day, and make their happiness a priority. She is the author of 9 best selling books (including the worldwide sensation Girl Code), mentor to women entrepreneurs, and the creator of The Champagne Diet blog. This was seriously one of my favorite interviews to date, and I know you're going to love it too. So grab a glass of your favorite bubbly beverage and let's dive in! In this episode we talk about: Cara's leap of faith to leave corporate america How her blog "The Champagne Diet" evolved into becoming a self published author of the best selling book "Girl Code" The concept of "choosing yourself" The realities behind becoming a successful entrepreneur || CONNECT WITH CARA || instagram.com/thechampagnediet thechampagnediet.com || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co

For this week's episode I'm sharing one of our recent connection call recordings where I answered questions straight from YOU, our girlgang. The questions everyone submitted were so great! We cover everything from my journey to entrepreneurship and the start of Powerhouse Women, to having a supportive partner. You will also get to meet the newest member of team Powerhouse, my right-hand-gal Hannah, who has made such a huge impact on this community since she joined the team at the start of the year. In this episode we talk about: The journey of entrepreneurship and how Lindsey launched Powerhouse Women How having a supportive partner has impacted her success Why Lindsey will always have a mentor, and why you should too! Join our FREE Girl Gang connection calls, every Tuesday! Register HERE || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co

One of the biggest reasons this podcast platform exists is to share the stories of women who are making their unique mark on the world, and my guest today shares a similar passion for sharing stories and amplifying voices that often go unheard. Stacey Lindsay is a multimedia journalist, writer, media consultant, and speaker. She's had an incredible career (which we talk about!), including her position as the longtime articles editor at goop, and now the editorial director of The Conscious Investor, a weekly digital magazine that she co-founded, that uncovers the world of philanthropy and social impact. In this episode we talk about: Pursuing your dreams despite outside opinions The power of storytelling and understanding peoples lived experiences Knowing when to pivot in your career Looking within for answers when pursuing your passions || CONNECT WITH STACEY || instagram.com/staceylindsay Staceyannlindsay.com theconsciousinvestor.co || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co

This BONUS episode from our Girl Gang connection calls is all about money, honey! We are hosting these FREE Zoom calls every week, and you're definitely invited! The link to register is in the show notes. Kara Ayala, is a mentor and advocate for women, a real estate investor with her husband of 20 years, and a mom to three amazing teenagers. Her true passion is to help others see that creating multiple streams of income provides more freedom to invest in what matters, the people in your life. In this episode we dive into the stories that we may or may not realize we have around money, and how to create new stories that align with the impact you want to make! Join our FREE Girl Gang connection calls! Register HERE || CONNECT WITH KARA || instagram.com/kara_ayala || CONNECT WITH POWERHOUSE WOMEN || instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity www.powerhousewomen.co