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

This conversation with Taina Brown is a powerful exploration of the insidious ways that white supremacy and capitalism have infiltrated online entrepreneurship. As a white woman, it was eye-opening to hear Taina's firsthand experiences navigating these systems as a non-white entrepreneur. Her insights on the coded language, biased algorithms, and lack of diversity in professional communities really challenged me to be more intentional about the spaces I create and the people I amplify. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who wants to build a business rooted in equity and justice, rather than perpetuating the harmful status quo. Meet Taina Brown:Taina is an elder millennial, Jeopardy enthusiast, and dog mom to doggy influencers. In her spare time and with the help of her community, she's building a world where people don't feel the need to live busy and burned out lives, laugh in the face of imposter syndrome, and generally stick it to the man. You can find her ranting (sometimes) and raving (mostly) on Instagram and in her email newsletter to her community. Sign up at her website: www.tainambrown.comConnect with Taina:https://www.tainambrown.comhttps://www.instagram.com/taina.m.brownConnect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

One of my favorite resources in online business is my friend Amber Gilormo. She's a lawyer who runs an agency providing resources and contract templates for small businesses like ours. I personally use several of her templates and she's my go-to for all my legal questions. I'm even an affiliate for her program! I've learned so much just from following her on social media and I knew I had to have her on the pod so you can learn from her too.About Amber:Amber Gilormo is a practicing business and trademark attorney, serial entrepreneur, and a mom. She created the Boutique Lawyer to share what she's learned through the practice of law and her experience in owning multiple businesses. The Boutique Lawyer offers DIY legal templates, guides, and other resources that are approachable and accessible to entrepreneurs of all backgrounds.My Affiliate Link:https://the-boutique-lawyer.myshopify.com?sca_ref=3544425.DzkyagOW5CConnect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

This week, my guest, Becky Mollenkamp, and I are talking about taking up space and showing up authentically, even in the face of criticism, when operating from a place of intersectional feminist values. I was really curious to hear about Becky's experience navigating social media as an outspoken advocate, and the challenges of building a business aligned with feminist principles within a capitalist system. Meet Becky Mollenkamp:Becky Mollenkamp (she/her) is an accountability coach for feminist founders who want to go after big goals without burning out. Learn more about Becky at beckymollenkamp.com.Connect with Becky:Website: https://beckymollenkamp.com/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/beckymollenkampYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/beckymollenkampLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/beckymollenkampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beckymollenkampConnect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

One person who might just be more critical of the online coaching industry than I am is my new friend and today's guest, Lindsay Hyatt. She particularly uses her online platform to speak about the shame that so many entrepreneurs feel, especially around financial investments they've made into coaching scams. In today's episode, we're dissecting the shame, guilt, and insecurity that fuels the continued problems with online coaching, and how to overcome and thrive as entrepreneurs without falling the snake oil.Meet LIndsay:Lindsay Hyatt is a longtime copywriter, marketing strategist and former elementary teacher who spent 15 years in corporate before launching her business in 2021. She works closely with organizations and entrepreneurs to help them build uncopyable brands supported by messaging that cuts through the noise. She's also the host of Reprogramming with Lindsay Hyatt. On her podcast, she's on a mission to shift perspectives and break away from the status quo.Connect with Lindsay:https://www.lindsayhyatt.com/https://www.instagram.com/thelindsayhyattConnect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jordan Gill, the automation expert and business mentor behind Systems Saved Me. We dove deep into the topic of innovation in business - what it really means, how to approach it, and why it's so important, even when things feel tough. Jordan shared some fantastic questions and prompts to help spark innovative thinking, like exploring how you can make your offerings bigger or smaller, faster or slower. We also discussed the power of changing up your delivery to better align with your mission. And of course, we encourage everyone to trust their own intuition when it comes to new ideas. Meet Jordan Gill: Jordan Gill is an automation expert, business mentor, and the host of the top 1.5% podcast, Systems Saved Me. As an authority on streamlining operations and leveraging technology, she helps entrepreneurs and small business owners create more efficient, profitable, and sustainable companies. With a passion for innovation and creative problem-solving, Jordan shares actionable strategies and insights to empower business owners to work smarter, not harder. Jordan's Registration Page for her Upcoming Event:https://shop.systemssavedme.com/products/secret-showcase-live-general-attendeeConnect with Jordan:https://systemssavedme.com/https://www.instagram.com/systemssavedmeConnect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

This week, I'm joined by Alexandria Alecci of Alecci Media. Alexandria's passion for cultivating a diverse, values-driven culture in her marketing agency really resonated with me and the core mission of Big Brave Business. From her international experiences shaping her unique perspective on work-life balance to her thoughtful approach to navigating strong opinions and ethics in business, Alexandria offered so many insights that I know will inspire our audience of purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Meet Alexandria Alecci:Alexandria Alecci is a dynamic marketing professional with over a decade of global experience, driving success for Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and high growth ventures all around the world. Her passion for storytelling and innovation led her to establish her own business, and she launched Alecci Media, a marketing consultancy and creative agency in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. She is also actively engaged in the business community, serving on the board of directors for the Phoenix chapter of NAWBO, the National Association of Women Business Owners. Connect with Alexandria:https://www.aleccimedia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-alecci/Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

We haven't had a ton of money conversations on this podcast, so when I connected with Neysa on threads and she was dropping truth bombs about money and sales, I KNEW we had to have a conversation for the podcast. In addition to talking about our personal relationships with money, Neysa is also sharing her framework for approaching sales and it is going to blow your mind.Meet Neysa Garcia-Muhammad:Neysa is a Money Mindset Coach who works with thought leaders and change-makers to transform their relationship with money so that they can have massive impact in the world. She's also the host of Keep It In The Group Chat, a podcast where she talks about our relationship with money, growth in business, and personal development. Connect with Neysa:https://calendly.com/neysacreateshttps://open.spotify.com/show/7yHA1IKRgopaQ7Ca2Bco5OConnect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

One thing I've questioned so much in the past few years is - "Why do we consider 'hard work' a virtue?'" Some of the hardest working people in the world are the least productive, least 'successful,' and least wealthy - and yet the wealthiest folks in the world don't work anywhere near as hard as those living under the poverty line. Where does the myth that hard work leads to success come from and why does it persist? My friend Lisa, a productivity coach, is back on the podcast today because her unique perspective about what 'productivity' even means follows this exact line of questioning and interrogation. About LisaLisa Zawrotny is a Productivity + Accountability Coach, founder of Positively Productive Systems, and host of the Positively Living® Podcast. She helps multitasking creatives and caregivers reduce overwhelm and boost productivity without burning out or sacrificing what they love. When she’s not sharing how to simplify and stress less, you’ll find her hanging out with her husband and kiddos traveling, watching movies, and acting like a rock star, or hiding from the world with an iced coffee and a good book, probably trapped under a cat. Lisa has current certifications in time + stress management, life coaching, and positive psychology. She’s helped hundreds of clients do less, live more, and breathe easier.Connect with Lisa:https://positivelyproductive.com/https://Instagram.com/positively_lisaConnect with Sarah (Heeter) & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

When you spend a lot of time in the spaces online where people are discussing online business (especially typical coaching spaces), you'll hear a lot of "one-size-fits-all" advice - about online courses, memberships, high ticket offers, low ticket offers, focusing on one thing, and raising your prices, just as a few common examples. But the reality is that we are all totally different people and therefore, we have totally different strengths. Rather than trying to fit into some kind of mold for success, my guest today (Hannah Miller) is here to break down the value of really learning about your own strengths (like, through an assessment such as CliftonStrengths), and using what you know (and what you learn!) about how your unique brain works to create your own definition of success.About Hannah:Hannah is founding director of ‘sidekick’, a business built around enabling others to find their unique purpose. She enjoys communicating in all its forms and sees it is a powerful tool for development. Hannah is what you call a “Strengths - Based Coach”. She has been trained so that when you work together, you are given the tools to really get to know yourself: what you do best, what your contribution is - what your STRENGTHS are. Then you’re armed to make the right decisions and build a life that works for you.Connect with Hannah Miller:https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/https://www.hellosidekick.coConnect with Sarah (Heeter) & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus

It seems like every time you try to talk to someone about 'marketing' in the online business coaching space, they just want to talk about social media. Now don't get me wrong, social media is full of opportunities for personal branding, marketing, and messaging. BUT... there are so many other ways to market your business! Emily Aborn is back this week because we both feel passionately about this. Let's talk about it!Meet Emily AbornEmily Aborn is a Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Podcast Host of Content with Character and She Built This. Since 2014, she’s had experience running brick-and-mortar as well as online businesses. She’s worked with 100+ industries as a copywriter, helping her clients increase their visibility, and build relationship-based businesses. She brings her client's personality to life with creative, connected copy and content. For fun, she loves reading, listening to podcasts, and hiking with her husband, Jason, and their dog, Clyde.Connect with Emily:www.emilyaborn.comwww.linkedin.com/in/emilyabornConnect with Sarah (Heeter) & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzus