The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast

It's not every day you get the opportunity to talk to someone who has built a multi-million dollar business, especially as a successful, poised, confident Black woman who's all about self-care — someone who is relatable and sharing groundbreaking advice to help you bust through your own revenue goals.    In today's episode, we’re joined by Claire Soares of Up In The Air Life, who is in fact that multi-million dollar business owner — and she's done it through ups, downs, and COVID to create a travel agency for Black professionals that helps other people flourish in business and life including herself.    If you're really interested in breaking through those profit plateaus and loving your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is for you.   Claire talks about the importance of Self-care as an entrepreneur and how that helps her to grow not just for her business but also for herself. Stay tuned and let’s go!   In this episode, you'll learn:   How important self-care is as an entrepreneur The techniques and tools to use to avoid burnout and stay in alignment, personally and professionally How therapy helped her find more insight into herself Her journey to a multimillion-dollar business owner   Here's a peek inside the episode:   [4:37] You are your business — when I get burnt out, tired and lost, I'm not able to lead my team.   [5:00] Mantra of the Day   [10:09] Techniques or tools to use, especially in times of growth or extreme lack   [12:55]  It's not the end result. It's part of the process.   [19:03] Master the free tools before you start paying for things.   [29:20] The art of delegation.   [30:00] The reason you're an entrepreneur is because you are creative, you are magical.   [33:22]  It takes time to get to know what you're doing and master it. Connect with me!     Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest   Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS Guest’s Bio:   Claire Soares is the mastermind behind the flagship international travel company, Up in the Air Life. Claire loves to work her magic to secure substantial deals while creating a business of impact. Soares makes success look easy. And, she hopes to help you do the same.   Claire Soares is a strategic leader, influential cultural innovator, and successful entrepreneur. As a former Sales Executive, Claire’s professional background coupled with her personal business acumen makes her the woman to know when learning more about securing deals and building businesses. Claire speaks to groups throughout the country about venture development, impactful brands, and breaking away from the Black box many African Americans are stuffed in from childhood upbringings to career choices. Where to find more of Claire:   Claire’s Instagram: Claire Soares Claire’s Website: Claire Soares

Did you know the quickest way to become dissatisfied with a lack of revenue, time, and sanity is to make commitments that benefit everyone but yourself?   When you do that, you find yourself no longer in the driver's seat of the car of your dreams.   In today's episode, we're joined by Julianne Smith, an amazing expert entrepreneur who owns The Garter Girl and just so happens to be a brilliant Pinterest expert. We will discuss not only entrepreneurship, but also how she has managed to find balance and include herself in her own life, which many of us do not make time to do.   Julianne talks about her wedding garter business, The Garter Girl, how she takes three months off every year from June 1 to September 1, and how she treats herself and her family like customers so she can actually enjoy life and make sure she is a part of it. Stay tuned, and let's go!   In this episode, you'll learn:   Why (and how) to take intentional time off—allow yourself to get paid while you are off. The value of under-promising and over-delivering How to manage Shiny Object Syndrome Why you should look back at your goals to make sure you are contributing. How comparison is the thief of joy .   Make sure to download our Recalibration Guide at www.flourishmarketing.co/recalibrate to get even more recalibration techniques and infuse more of your wonderfulness into your wonderful life.   Here's a peek inside the episode:   [1:59] Make commitments that work for everyone else besides yourself.   [2:38] Mantra of the Day   [3:48] Make decisions that allow you to live for your highest good.   [10:03] “I figured out the whole need for a break and the need for alignment the hard way.”   [10:32] Take three months off every year but make money for twelve.    [12:10] “If I don't take the break, nobody will give it to me.”   [23:01] Adopting the Julie way of speaking & the Julie speech pattern.   [29:19] ALL doesn't matter so much.   [31:24] Shiny Object Syndrome   [34:32] Continue to look back at your goals to make sure that you’re contributing to your end game.   [37:46]  Make sure you're comparing the right thing. Connect with me!     Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest   Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS Guest’s Bio:   Julianne Smith is a nationally recognized wedding accessory designer, digital media strategist and small business educator. Julianne is the owner of The Garter Girl, a stylish wedding garter design company she started in 2004, after she couldn’t find a wedding heirloom worthy of her best friend. The Garter Girl is known for stylish and meticulously handmade wedding heirlooms that are too pretty to toss. The Garter Girl and Julianne have been featured on NBC’s Today Show, Lifetime, The Knot, Martha Stewart, Brides, and Glamour as well as many top wedding magazines and blogs.   Julianne helps creative small businesses throughout the wedding industry who are struggling and confused with their online presence. Julianne offers done-for-you services, online courses, and speaking engagements on search engine optimization, blogging, and Pinterest.   Before creating The Garter Girl, Julianne was a political communications strategist, spokeswoman, and media specialist. She worked on Capitol Hill as a member of Congress and served in the White House’s administration. Where to find more of Julianne:   Julianne’s Instagram Julianne Smith Julianne’s Website: Julianne Smith The Garter Girl’s Website:  The Garter Girl

You've got a message that has to get out there. Whether you're afraid to talk about it, don't know how to get it out there, or just need some advice, we've got you covered.   Jason Cercone has joined us on The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast today! He's the founder of Sound Consulting, which helps businesses and professionals book guest spots on top-rated podcasts and harness the podcast platform's authority-building capabilities. He also hosts two of his own podcasts, Evolution of Brand and Pod Theory.   If you've ever wondered how to start a podcast or become a podcast guest successfully, this is the place to go. Tune in!   In this episode, you'll learn:   Podcast Guest Optimization: How to be the best guest around Qualities that make an amazing podcast guest Why it’s important to have a plan for your podcast pitches Why being on a podcast is a huge deal and how to leverage a feature How podcasts can serve you and how you can serve them Tips to broaden your audience and reach more people   If you want to connect with Jason, visit bit.ly/flourishingentrepreneur and pick up his guide, 10 Tips For Becoming a Valuable, Fully Optimized Podcast Guest.   Here's a peek inside the episode:   [1:29] Getting your message out can feel intimidating.   [03:54] Mantra of the Day — My small wins are huge.   [11:13] It's about zeroing in on your space in your niche that cuts the number down again.   [13:38] Manage your expectations and start small.   [15:58] “I think one of the reasons why I ended up booking myself so much was a sense of unworthiness, and a sense of not understanding my value.”   [17:59] Podcast guest optimization - be fully prepared. How can the platform serve me and how can I serve it?   [21:04] 1st Step: Collaborate with a quality guest.   [21:46] Present yourself in a meaningful way when pitching.    [22:04] Make sure to include the "so what" for the host. What makes you valuable?   [24:10] 3rd Step: Be Consistent   [27:28] Be a valuable resource   [30:43] Pay attention to the cover art, show title, clear description, ratings and reviews, number of episodes.   [35:50] Never start a podcast out of spite.   [41:10] Imposter Syndrome antidote — there is something of value in every experience Connect with me!     Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest   Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS Guest’s Bio:   Jason Cercone is a creative professional, strategist, podcaster, and all-around well-adjusted bon vivant making his residence in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of Cercone Consulting, through which he helps brands and professionals get booked as a guest on top-ranked podcasts and leverage the authority-building power of the podcast platform. He is also the host of two podcasts – Evolution of Brand and Pod Theory. When he isn’t face to face with a microphone producing words to live by, you’ll find him consuming good bourbon and a Rocky Patel cigar, obsessing over his fantasy football lineups, and doing everything in his power to break 80 on the golf course.  Where to find more of Jason:   Email: jason@jasoncercone.com Jason’s Instagram: Jason Cercone Jason’s LinkedIn: Jason Cercone Jason’s Website: Jason Cercone Podcast   Download Jason’s 10 Tips For Becoming a Valuable, Fully Optimized Podcast Guest at bit.ly/flourishingentrepreneur 

Your business should serve your vision, not the other way around. Don’t let your business own you. Don’t let it consume you. YOU own it! And that’s exactly what we’re doing in our last installment of the Own It! podcast mini-series.    This episode of our mini-series tackles visions. What sort of vision do you have for your future, your career, or your business? Do you think ahead of time and envision an image of you on your deathbed surrounded by loved ones, looking back on all the accomplishments you’ve made in your lifetime? That’s what we’ll be talking about.    In this episode, we’ll learn these things:    Who am I going to serve? What problem can I solve? In what way I can uniquely solve it? How can I iterate upon that solution? What does my life look like when this vision is accomplished? The mantra: I am a powerful creator.   Your business is yours to manage, control, and do with it as you please. Don’t let it consume and own you. Please! I’m begging you.   Here’s little sneak peek inside the episode:    [1:55] Being an ideal alchemist. Taking your ideas and manifesting them into reality.    [2:50] Create a vision board and relate to it as if it is a current snapshot of your life.    [16:24] What are SMART goals and how you can create them    [19:22] Your business should serve your vision, not the other way around. You should own your business. It should not own you.   [23:48] Own your experience. Be in charge. If you want to be a solopreneur, be one.    [28:28] Visions can start small. Envision something small and work towards a bigger vision.    [33:18] Have a relationship with your life and your business that you love.       Are you ready to Own It! in your business this year? Look at you, femmepreneur! I can’t wait to watch you reclaim control and build that beautiful empire. Join Own It! this week to take advantage of our limited-time discounted founder’s rate AND a free bonus copy of The Empire-Builder's Handbook: Harnessing Clarity + Confidence for Your Cash Flow. The price will increase at 5 p.m. PST on April 1, so don’t wait — JOIN NOW! Connect with me!     Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS  

Our preconceptions about money, abundance, and value tend to hold a lot of people back from owning the six-figure business of their dreams. Knowing your worth can do wonders for your confidence and will help improve your business as well!   Today, we’re discussing tips and tricks for hitting six figures and how to overcome the obstacles that limit your growth and potential so you can flourish in business.   In this episode, you'll learn:   What is your worth? Best tips for reaching your six-figure goal Why less truly is more How to avoid making fear-based decisions The concept of money as a cyclical resource – and what it means in business The importance of landing on the right pricing   That's what this is all about: having fun and enjoying your entrepreneurial journey, your personal journey, and your life journey — all so you can flourish in business and life.    If you want more tips and tricks on how to do that, make sure to download our free Recalibration Guide at www.flourishmarketing.co/recalibrate.     Here's a peek inside the episode:   [1:39] What are the preconceptions about money?   [4:29] Where are these preconceptions coming from?   [9:20]  Understanding that money is cyclical, abundance is cyclical.   [11:00] Learning the art of receiving   [14:30] Learning and understanding that your authentic self is already abundant.   [16:51] The way you communicate can make a massive difference to how that relationship is built.   [18:30] Calling upon and using your abundant resources.   [21:03] Understanding and realizing your worth. Are you ready to Own It! in your business this year? Look at you, femmepreneur! I can’t wait to watch you reclaim control and build that beautiful empire. Join Own It! this week to take advantage of our limited-time discounted founder’s rate AND a free bonus copy of The Empire-Builder's Handbook: Harnessing Clarity + Confidence for Your Cash Flow. The price will increase at 5 p.m. PST on April 1, so don’t wait — JOIN NOW! Connect with me!     Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS

Do you want to reach that six-figure business without feeling burned out?   Whether you want to hit that elusive six-figure milestone or you simply want to build a business and life you love without feeling burned out, battered, and lost, you're in the right place.   This three-episode series will take you through the main elements to consider if you want to flourish in business and life. This first episode is all about YOU. The second episode is, well, going to be a little bit more about YOU and the third episode is going to be even more about YOU.    You guessed it: YOU are the most critical element.    But the first thing we're going to talk about is YOU in relation to YOU in this episode. If you are ready to dive into the steps of becoming more confident about owning your business, this episode is for you. Let's go!   In this episode, you'll learn:   All about trusting in yourself Why it’s important to rely on yourself – and how to build the habit How showing up for yourself can change the game What KLT stands for How to apply KLT to yourself The four elements of “Trust”   Here's a peek inside the episode:   [4:35] Building “consistency” with getting to know yourself   [8:19]  All about consistency, showing up with a clear message, and a cohesive image.   [8:55] Create an “I am” statement.   [13:08] Positivity is attractive.   [16:26] The four elements of “Trust.”   [23:16] Tell the FULL story.   [24:20] “Make yourself irresistible so it is a no-brainer to choose you.”   [28:51] Journal prompt: How would my raving fans describe me?   [29:28] Mantra of the Day — I choose me.   [32:54] Cocky vs confident. Own your power. The truth is never cocky.     Are you ready to Own It! in your business this year? Look at you, femmepreneur! I can’t wait to watch you reclaim control and build that beautiful empire. Join Own It! this week to take advantage of our limited-time discounted founder’s rate AND a free bonus copy of The Empire-Builder's Handbook: Harnessing Clarity + Confidence for Your Cash Flow. The price will increase at 5 p.m. PST on April 1, so don’t wait — JOIN NOW! Connect with me!     Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur  FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching  Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS 

This episode is full of reflections and learning with our guest, Leah Weinberg, who joined us to talk about self-awareness and living in the moment.    Have you ever stopped whatever it is you’re doing and just observed? Like really looking at your surroundings, feeling the wind blow into your face, savoring the feel of the keyboard on your fingertips. No? Well, you should! Don’t let every moment in your life pass by in a blur and leave you thinking, “Where has all that time gone?”   In this episode, we’ll be talking about exactly how to make the most out of every moment in your life. We’re joined by our lovely guest from Color Pop Events, Leah Weinberg, as we navigate self-awareness and how to harness it to beat the burnout monster.    In this episode, you’ll learn:    A mantra to remind yourself to be in the present. Why self-awareness is the first step. How to ignore what other people are doing. You are uniquely you. Ways to be mindful of hospitality. How to surround yourself with other business owners. Why to put systems and processes in place from the beginning.   To see more of Leah’s works and what she does, visit her website.   Here’s a sneak peek of the episode:    [1:59] That's not where self development happens. That's not where growth happens. You need to live in the present moment. I encourage you to take up a meditation practice to do that.   [11:00] The goal is to realize that you're gonna have a long term relationship with burnout. And it's just about trying to stay in balance as long as possible and giving yourself grace.   [15:28] I love that just self awareness and being like, “okay, I'm not a PMS thing. I'm burned out.” Like for me PMS and burnout have a very similar sense of you're tired and cranky.   [18:44] My first tip is to have systems and processes in place from the beginning. And when you're first starting out, things like that aren't necessarily on your mind. And a time will come when you’re going to need it.    [19:39] You don't have to have a formal operating manual but essentially, you should have enough documentation that you could hand somebody this packet of information and they would like you to franchise your business essentially, like think about your systems and processes.   [22:59] So number two is to surround yourself with other business owners. The people, your community, who you surround yourself with is just so incredibly important. Connect with me!     Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS   Guest Bio   Leah Weinberg is the Owner & Creative Director of New York City-based wedding planning company Color Pop Events and author of the newly published book, The Wedding Roller Coaster.   Celebrating eight years of business, Leah continues to leverage the organization skills, calm communication style, and ability to multi-task she initially developed as a commercial real estate lawyer in her previous career.    Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others.    Recently, Leah has been recognized as a 20 on the Rise winner by Honeybook and the Rising Tide Society, one of the 25 Young Event Pros to Watch by Special Events Magazine, and one of BizBash's Top 500 Event Pros in the US.   A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. Find more about Leah:    Email: leah@colorpopevents.com Website: Color Pop Events Leah’s IG: @colorpopevents  Leah’s Facebook: Color Pop Events Leah’s Pinterest: Color Pop Events Leah’s Twitter: @colorpopevents    Leah’s Book Recommendations   Built to Sell E-Myth

What is the experience of working with you, being with you, and being around you? This becomes incredibly important when we are talking about our ideal clients and finding the one we love to work with most.   In this episode, we're joined by Jordan Kentris of A Good Day, Inc. to discuss all things UX design and how to use your passion to avoid (or overcome) burnout.   If you are trying to figure out how you can do all the things, love all the things, avoid burnout, and have a great experience in life while giving others a great experience working with you, this is the episode for you. Stay tuned, and let's get started!   In this episode, you'll learn:   Growth and Change: How dedicated are you? How to enhance the guest experience How to market yourself as a business Why you need to target your audience and speak the language they're using How to fine-tune your business to reach customers more effectively Why you need to surround yourself with people who challenge you to do more If you're looking for more recalibration strategies, go to www.flourishmarketing.co/recalibrate to download your FREE Recalibration Guide.    Jordan also talked about copywriting and how the words on your website must start with a messaging strategy. Head over to www.flourishmarketing.co/strategy to learn how we can help you get those words just right, so you can curate a beautiful and engaging user experience.   Here's a peek inside the episode:   [1:45] You have the option of curating your own life experience.   [2:31] Recalibration Strategy   [5:00] Mantra of the Day   [12:24] We tend to think of ourselves as our customers.   [16:01] You’ll realize the opportunities and services you could offer by listening to customer feedback.   [16:52] If a lot of things go wrong, it could be a flaw in your processes.   [19:23] Boundaries: A day where I'm not working + Make an effort to stop working.   [24:21] BioMat—helps you regulate your body if you're grounding.   [27:41] If your product doesn't exist in the market, you can still change it.   [31:38] You just need to talk to someone in some way and then you can iterate.   [34:32] You can't just run your business expecting things to fall in your lap.   [37:59] Surround yourself by people who challenge you to do more Connect with me!     Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest   Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS Guest’s Bio:   Jordan Kentris is the founder and owner of a boutique design firm, A Good Day which was created to serve planners and their eclectic couples one-of-a-kind stationery that establishes a unique brand for each event. Jordan is a UX designer by trade and utilizes his experience to work with business owners on their branding. An innovator in the industry, he was recognized by BizBash as one of the Most Innovative People in 2020 as well as a finalist for the NACE One Awards Innovator of the Year.  Where to find more of Jordan:   Jordan’s Instagram: A Good Day Jordan’s Website: A Good Day, Inc.   Check out this affiliate link:   BioMat

Do you make decisions based on the applause they will get you? How do you decide what is true for you and for your highest good versus what you think others will like?    In today's episode, we are joined by Megan Gillikin. Megan is a veteran wedding planner from The Planner’s Vault and the host of the Weddings for Real Podcast. She's had some amazing business journeys from buying a business before she was ready to becoming a speaker to cultivating an amazing community of entrepreneurs in The Planner’s Vault. But all of that was based on a series of key decisions that she made and some that she wished she had made a little bit differently.   Let's deep dive more into choices — how to make the best ones and how to make sure that you are always reaching for your highest good. Let’s go!   In this episode, you'll learn:   How to make the best choices How to make sure you are always reaching for your highest good How to find your purpose A look at Simon Sinek’s book, Start with Why Aligning my ‘WHY’—protecting my time The value of finding 30 minutes for daily adulting time 3 pro tips for growing your business while having fun on your entrepreneurial journey Recognize or determine your superpower/zone of genius and lean into it. Don't try to be everything to everyone. Don't spread yourself so thinly that you become a watered-down version of yourself Leap before you think you're ready Filter your time and energy into knowing we only have so many hours in a day. Be intentional about what you are saying "yes" and "no" to in business and in life. How to stop making decisions in life, both professionally and personally, based on what others will think or applaud. Here's a peek inside the episode:   [1:52] The Purpose-Driven Life   [5:25] Akashic Record Reading   [7:37] Mantra of the Day   [12:38] Burned out because of how I made decisions and who I made decisions for.   [13:54] Constantly assess the choices you made and if they align with your "why".   [15:15] Protecting my time: Mondays and Fridays - no coaching or client calls.   [15:34] Review week on Friday: what worked and what needs to be adjusted.   [17:15] 30 minutes of daily adulting time - keeps me focused on other things.   [19:57] Always stay aligned with your why and you’ll never fall out of alignment.   [25:04] Recognize or determine your superpower/zone of genius and lean into it. Don't try to be everything to everyone. Don't spread yourself so thinly that you become a watered-down version of yourself.   [27:48] Leap before you think you're ready.   [29:46] Insecurity, imposter syndrome, and inner criticism allow you to play the victim.   [32:34] Filter your time and energy into knowing we only have so many hours in a day. Be intentional about what you are saying "yes" and "no" to in business and in life.   [34:25] Stop making decisions in life, both professionally and personally, based on what others will think or applaud.   [38:18] Success is not by what others see on the outside, but by who you are on the inside. Connect with me!   Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest   Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS Guest’s Bio:   Megan Gillikin is a veteran wedding planner, podcast host, and international speaker dedicated to making life easier for her fellow wedding pros. Her love for mentoring blossomed from her tumultuous entrepreneurship journey: In 2010 Megan purchased her planning business, A Southern Soiree and revived the struggling brand into one of North Carolina’s most sought-after firms serving a luxury clientele. Between her own experiences and hearing others’ stories first-hand as the host of the Weddings For Real podcast, Megan now offers new wedding planners an easier way to grow their businesses through her education and community membership, The Planner’s Vault. She has captivated audiences with her warm, personable style as a speaker at events like Wedding MBA, Catersource, WIPA, NACE, and others.  Where to find more of Megan:   Megan’s Instagram: Weddings for Real Podcast Education for Wedding Planners NC Wedding Planners   Megan’s Website: Wedding Business Consulting The Planner’s Vault Check out this affiliate link: Start with Why by Simon Sinek

What if I told you that today was your moment to find space to stand in your own power and validity? Well, it is that day! Every day can be that day for you if you decide that today is the day you are going to honestly communicate with yourself and others.   Today's episode is all about honest communication. Oftentimes, we don't know how to be honest with ourselves or with others, nor do we know how to be vulnerable enough to be honest.    And so in today's episode, we're going to talk about honest communication, how to know when you're in alignment, how to know when you're out of alignment, and also a guided meditation to help you recenter, be able to communicate your authentic self, and show up in the world to take it by storm. In this episode, you’ll learn:    All about honest communication How to know when you're in alignment How to know when you're out of alignment A guided meditation to help you recenter and communicate your authentic self The two primary keys to transformation   Here’s a sneak peek inside the episode:    [0:29] Let’s talk about honest communication!   [2:53] Your main job is to transform nothing into something and ideas into reality.   [9:52] Let’s talk all about throat chakra!   [15:10] Make sure to check BioEnergetic Business Coaching so you can see where you are in alignment or where you are out of alignment.   [16:57] The mantra for this episode is “I deserve to be heard.”   [20:33] Let’s have an undisturbed moment to release the throat chakra. It could last for 15 minutes or less.   [34:08] Make sure you remember the mantra for this episode is “I deserve to be heard” and apply that to yourself.   Connect with me!   Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest    If you are interested in getting a little bit more recalibrated so that you can set yourself up for success, you can download the FREE Recalibration Guide at www.flourishmarketing.co/recalibrate Curious about how BioEnergetics can help you get to the root causes of your misalignment and help you flourish in business and life? Get your no-commitment intro scan at www.flourishmarketing.co/intro-scan for only $197 (20% off the cost of a single session without the typical 3 or 6-month contract). Includes your scan and a 45-minute reading. You have nothing to lose and only alignment to gain.   Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Sponsorship Commercial: BioEnergetic Business Coaching  Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS