Big Brave Business: Revolutionary Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Millennials with Sarah Heeter

In this final part of our 3-part deconstruction series drawing parallels between healing from religious trauma and healing from corporate trauma, we are digging deeper into the process of deconstruction and reprogramming. Sarah also mentioned a couple of resources (we only really talked about one on the actual episode), so here they are in case you want to do a little further research: The three phases of Deconstruction that we discussed on the podcast: https://rebekahdrumsta.com/blog/stages-of-deconstructionA different approach with 6 phases of Deconstruction: https://mikeinsac.com/2019/05/25/the-six-stages-of-deconstruction/ Please share your thoughts, reflections, or any personal stories about your own deconstruction experience that you want to get off your chest with us in the DMs over on Instagram. We love connecting with you and our inboxes are always a safe space.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

In part 2 of our episodes about the relationship between religious cults, online marketing, and capitalism, we are starting to talk about deconstruction. What is deconstruction and what does that look like? How can we relate religious deconstruction experiences to the deconstruction of the corporate 9-5 life? We get a little in the weeds in this episode, but hang in there with us and try to keep an open mind, because we share some really personal stories, too. Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Amanda has alluded to her religious trauma from her past on this podcast before, and in this episode we decided to dig in. On one hand, we can get to know her better. On another hand, you might relate to her story. And on a third hand, we can all relate: because these same practices and tactics show up in corporate life and in online marketing. This is the beginning of what turned into a three-part series, so make sure to follow the podcast so you get notified when next week’s episode drops, when we start to dig into Deconstruction. Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Why don’t we have any hobbies? Answer: because we monetize everything we love. After all, in capitalist society, time is money. But also, we LOVE entrepreneurship, so our digital marketing and business development wheels are always turning. We also do this to our friends and family. “Oh, you love that? Why don’t you start a business about it?” Do you have this problem too? Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

This summer, we have both been inundated by launches - client launches, launches from people we follow, and launches in our own businesses. So, we’re sharing some of our lessons and takeaways about launching - and that leads us to the big, brave discussion about sales feeling sleazy. Manipulation, marketing to people’s deepest fears, selling from desperation and scarcity, and more.  Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Admittedly, this episode will come out after Threads has been out for a few weeks, so some of the details in this episode may be a little outdated. BUT Sarah (and the world!) is captivated by Meta’s new social media platform, Threads! So in today’s episode of Big Brave Business, we are talking about this app that took the world by storm… as a (relative) surprise launch… while Sarah & Amanda were on vacation. Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

We’re back to talk about ChatGPT again. I know, I know, but hear us out: we’ve learned a LOT more about how ChatGPT actually works and why some advice out there about how to use it totally sucks. Also, there is so much chatter in the world about AI replacing writers, artists, and other creatives… we’re sounding off with our opinions about how to leverage AI as a creative instead of being afraid of it.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Everyone is always talking about how little they work and all the mountains of money they make, so we thought it might be interesting to share a peek behind the curtains at what our days are like at this point in our businesses. Amanda is almost 2 years into business and Sarah is about 4 years into business, and this is a glimpse at what our daily lives actually look like. There’s no four-hour-work-week going on here… no get rich quick schemes. Just real life + lots of client work and our own best practices for being SUPER productive.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

When you’re in business for yourself, you have unlimited time off… and somehow, you also have no time off at all. In this episode, we’re talking about how we make time to take time off and what it takes to prepare for it and communicate it with clients. Are you good at taking time off? What does that look like for you? (Also, follow our time off adventures over on Instagram!) Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

If you’re feeling worn down and burnt out this year, you’re not alone. Not only are we hearing that from all of our clients, but we’ve both had emotional breakdowns in the past 7 days out of sheer exhaustion. This episode is about sharing not just the happy, shiny parts of entrepreneurship, but the hard parts, too… because when this shit gets hard, you’re not alone.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads