Powerhouse Women

Do you ever wait to feel "ready" or for things to be "perfect" before you get started? Then today's episode is for you! We'll talk about: How sometimes in life you just have to leap before you feel "ready" That perfectionism is often a sneaky excuse to procrastinate My embarrassing lesson in letting go of perfectionism that happened when I published my book Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

The best business ideas are often born out of a desire to fulfill a need, and our guest today knows a little something about that. Jessica McPhaul got her start making costumes for a small youth theatre in Arizona when she was 16. A few years later, she moved to LA to attend fashion school and has been working steadily in film/tv ever since...including some shows that you've probably heard of including Dancing with the Stars and House of Cards. Her fashion background, combined with a gap that she noticed in the industry, led to her launching not one but TWO different companies - Heywood and Ringo (the custom suit company she launched with her husband) and Naked Rebellion (the women's intimate line with a shade of nude for every woman on the planet). The stories behind these two companies are so cool and I can't wait for you to hear them! And my hope is that today's conversation will help get YOUR wheels turning, because there may just be a need that YOU could fulfill with your next big idea. In this episode we talk about: How Jessica's experiences working in fashion + costume design inspired the two businesses she started The gap she noticed in the lingerie market that wasn't meeting the needs of real women Using our purchasing power to support small business this holiday season! Connect with Jessica! instagram.com/heywoodandringo instagram.com/naked.rebellion instagram.com/jesswengermcp Custom suit company - heywoodandringo.com Lingerie line - shopnakedrebellion.com Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

When you're chasing a BIG idea, it requires BIG thinking. The opportunities, solutions, or creative ideas we see available to us are limited only by our own mind...so today I'm sharing the exercise I use in my own life to trick my mind into thinking BIGGER. This one exercise alone has led to new business ideas, more creative problem solving, In this episode we'll talk about: The power of our own minds to limit (or expand) the opportunities, solutions, and ideas that we see The ONE question that has been a game changer in helping me to think bigger in my business and life How to use this question in your own life to expand your view on what's possible! Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Is there actually a formula for how to be happier? Today we're talking all about the topic of happiness and some simple daily habits that can make a radical difference in how happy you feel. My guest today is Danny J - an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and storyteller. One of my favorite things about her is, she is as real as they come. If you follow her on social media you know that she uses her real life stories to engage with her audience, teach life lessons and inspire others to rewrite their stories. We're talking about her new program, The Happiness Diet, how prioritizing your life can lead to more happiness, and why she is a firm believer in what she calls a "social media cleanse" - I know you're gonna love this one, so let's dive in! In this episode we talk about: How to create priorities that align with your goals Doing a social media cleanse and how what our MINDS consume is just as important as what our bodies consume The inspiration behind Danny J's Happiness Diet program Connect with Danny J: instagram.com/DannyJDotCom instagram.com/thebestlifepodcast Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Do you ever look around at people who are doing things you really want to be doing, and compare your progress to theirs? No? Am I the only one who does that? If I could go back in time and share one message with my younger self it would be this: All great things have humble beginnings that people on the outside rarely see. Don't be afraid to start SMALL. I'm sure a few of you listening needed to hear this reminder too, so today we're talking about what the first SMALL steps look like to create your next BIG idea or dream. In this episode we talk about: What the initial small steps could look like toward chasing a bigger dream The importance of staying consistent in taking the small steps The truth about feeling "ready" Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Today's guest is a serious powerhouse...and unless you've been living under a rock I would bet that you've come across her content at least once, and you've probably shared it with your most ambitious girlfriends. Natalie Ellis is the creator and co-ceo of BossBabe, one of the fastest growing online communities of ambitious women. With a global online community of over 1.8 Million women, its mission is to inspire and support women to turn their dreams into a reality through building successful businesses. Natalie is a genius at creating social strategy to scale your business. Through curated online courses, mentorship programs, in-person events, Natalie has built BossBabe into a multi-million dollar business in a matter of just three years. In this episode you will learn: How to create content that's more likely to go viral with your ideal audience Why Natalie recommends focusing on one core product at a time How Instagram hiding "likes" will impact how we use the platform and how we can adapt Connect with Natalie: instagram.com/bossbabe.inc instagram.com/iamnatalie Instagrowthaccelerator.com http://bossbabe.com/ig-growth Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

If you are looking for support around starting or scaling a business, a passion project, or you are just looking to feel more supported in LIFE then today's episode is for you. It breaks my heart when I hear women share that they don't feel supported by the people around them...maybe you've felt that way in the past. I'm also a big believer in taking 100% responsibility for my experience in life...so if I'm not feeling supported, the first place I look is at what I could do to change that feeling. Today I'm going to share a few things that I've implemented that have not only resulted in me FEELING more supported, but have dramatically increased the amount of support I've received in the form of people sharing and promoting our event, the podcast, and our community. In this episode you will learn: How to feel more supported by the people in your life How to clearly articulate what kind of support you need Why it's important to make it easy for people to support you Something BIG is coming and we're announcing it next week (and it involves prizes...BIG ONES) - you will want to be part of our email girlgang....that's all I can say. Go to www.powerhousewomen.co to subscribe so you don't miss out on this epic announcement!! Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

No one wants to believe that they could be the victim of an attack, but statistically speaking one in three women will be at some point in their life and my guest today is on a mission to change that statistic At 20 years old, Tiffany Armstrong fought off an attacker using the only 3 basic self-defense moves that she knew at the time. The attack lit a fire in her, and she went on to earn 2 different 2nd degree black belts and develop an online street-smart self-defense curriculum for women. She shares so many simple tips in this interview that will not only increase your personal safety, but will also increase your confidence and leadership in a multitude of situations. This interview will be an important one to share with every woman you love. In this episode we talk about: The top two factors that studies have shown attackers use to choose their victims How posture affects your confidence & mood in all situations Important safety tips to incorporate into your everyday life Connect with Tiffany: instagram.com/tiffany_d_armstrong facebook.com/ArmstrongSelfDefense www.TiffanyArmstrong.net for free online training in self-defense basics Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

If you have a goal of making a BIG impact (and if you listen to this podcast I'm guessing you do) then you're not going to be able to do it alone. But how do you know when you're ready to outsource things or hire some help? I am IN this exact season right now so today I'm breaking down a few of the ways I've changed my mindset around outsourcing and hiring, and how I knew I was ready for that next step in building a team. In this episode we talk about: The difference between outsourcing and hiring How to calculate what tasks you could be outsourcing (and how much you should pay for them) Why it's important to hire for where you're GOING, not where you are currently Join us at Event Luv January 7-11, 2020! Learn more and book a 15 minute call to get your questions answered at www.eventluv.com

You don't have to choose between making a living and making a difference, and my guest today is living proof. Jess Ekstrom is the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a company she started as a junior in college in 2012. For every headband sold, a headband is given to a child with cancer. The company has been featured on the TODAY Show, Vanity Fair, Seventeen, Good Morning America and more--But more importantly, they've donated over 350,000 headbands sick children. Jess is also a professional speaker and the founder of Mic Drop Workshop, an online course with the mission of empowering more women to share their message as a speaker (which we talk more about) This was SUCH a fun conversation all about the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the power of optimism to make the world around you a better place, and her new book Chasing The Bright Side which is available NOW! In this episode we talk about: What inspired Jess to start her company Headbands of Hope while she was in college A big hiccup she had in the early stages of her business and how she overcame it Why maintaining a spirit of optimism is an asset in business (and in life) Connect with Jess: www.instagram.com/jess_ekstrom www.facebook.com/jessekstrom www.twitter.com/jess_ekstrom MicDropWorkshop.com Get your copy of Chasing The Bright Side HERE! Let's connect! instagram.com/powerhouse_women instagram.com/llindseyschwartz facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity