And She Spoke: Women. Money. Power.

For many women in the business and entrepreneurship world, being “diagnosed” with imposter syndrome is a very real and commonly-experienced phenomenon. But is it something that needs to be diagnosed in the first place? In this episode, we take a deep dive exploring an article published in the Harvard Business Review entitled, ‘Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome.’ As you tune in, you’ll be part of a much larger discussion as we look at powerful (and relatable) excerpts from the article and we talk about why we believe it’s both an internal and external job to neutralize imposter syndrome. Key Points From This Episode:A look at the words ‘imposter’ and ‘syndrome.’A powerful (and relatable) excerpt from the article.Examples of what it’s like to experience imposter syndrome.Why we believe it’s both an external and internal job to neutralize imposter syndrome.Capitalism, based in patriarchy, and its influence on the concept of imposter syndrome. The importance of understanding the struggle is not all you, society plays a big role too.What happens, as a woman, when you attain a certain level of success in the business/entrepreneurship world.Confidence and competence for men and women; they’re not the same. Self-development, and then what? Do I have imposter syndrome? How we can raise our daughters to thrive as businesswomen and entrepreneurs.JOY : Honomobo.com HUSTLE: The Luminous Shop Resources:Harvard Business Review ArticleVisible ProgramAndShe Coaching InstagramJoin our LUMINARIES Coaching programThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

You know that age-old saying, “Money can’t make you happy?” Well, we don’t think it's true. During this episode, we delve into five reasons why money does in fact contribute a huge amount to increasing our happiness. That’s not to say that you can’t be happy without money, or that you need an excessive amount of it, but there’s no doubt money affords us greater levels of choice, safety, influence, capacity, and freedom.This is one of our all-time favorite topics because our dream is to see more money in the hands of more women so that we can make the world a better place. Tune in today to hear a very passionate conversation about the correlation between money and happiness! Here’s a sneak peek of what we discuss:We’re busting up the “money doesn’t make you happy” myth.Examples of how money increases our safety levels. The amount of money that research has shown enhances happiness. Choices that money affords people.The power and influence that comes from having money. Understanding the concept of misplaced morality. The benefits of getting money into the hands of more women. The power of entrepreneurship.How more money leads to greater capacity. Types of freedom that are associated with having money. JOY: Mindliner Markers HUSTLE: Luminaries Program (Coming soon!)Resources:Visible ProgramAndShe Coaching InstagramJoin our Luminaries Coaching programThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform. Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

This episode is intended to help you pause and question what ‘working’ means to you, why you feel like burnout is inevitable, how to define what being your own boss looks like, and the ways in which you can prioritize and maximize rest. We also reflect on 2022: why it was a difficult year, what the listeners can learn from our experiences, and we’re emphasizing the juxtaposition between hustle and joy (now more than ever). Plus, you will hear about building boundaries, setting expectations, and taking your power into your own hands. Burnout is not inevitable and it is not part of the ‘building your business’ deal, tune in to hear why!Here’s a sneak peek of what we discuss:Why you need to define what ‘working’ means to you.Burnout is not inevitable!The importance of modeling client boundaries, mindset, and clear-set expectations.Different types of rest and how they relate to burnout.How Jeni and Sandy avoid burnout.Why you should time block and make time for what fills your entrepreneurial/business cup.Reasons why you need to take time off and prioritize your rest on weekends.The process of defining what gives and takes away your energy.How procrastinating is wasting your energy.‘I don’t know what to do’: why this is an invalid and expired excuse.Hard/focus work versus hustle work.JOY : Fiona Franchimon | Haircare | No 1 Hairpin HUSTLE: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith- “The 7 Types of Rest That every person needs”This podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

In this week’s episode of And She Spoke, we talk about how to hear and implement advice. We believe there are things you can do to prepare ones-self to hear and successfully implement feedback about your business. Sandy shares about a mindset best suited when preparing to hear advice and those emotions that can hinder one’s willingness to receive guidance. We also talk about why business owners need to focus on those things that can be controlled to be successful and how often-times, we need to reorganize our emotions, attitudes, and actions to find success. Join us as we explore examples of behavior, attitudes, and actions that come out of different ways of thinking. If you find yourself in a place where you’re looking to take on a business coach or seeking out advice, today’s episode is for you. Here’s a sneak peek of what we discuss:How emotions cause us to take action.The best way to show up to hearing advice; give-it-to-me emotions.Sandy shares the best emotions to bring along [when preparing to hear advice].Jeni shares a strategy: emulate before you innovate.Dead-end emotions and how they hinder your reception of advice.Do you want to be right? Or do you want results?Why you should take 24 hours to sit with the advice you’ve been given.Why business owners need to focus on what they can control.What to focus on when you want to be successful. The importance of shifting from a passive to an active mindset.JOY : When Less Become More by emily Ley HUSTLE: Get Yourself a business Coach & get eyes on your business! Resources:Visible ProgramAndShe Coaching InstagramJoin our Inner Circle Coaching programThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

Before launching your offer, you need to ascertain that it will, in fact, sell. In this episode, we share the five steps of our signature “sleuthing” process to prevent time-wasting and promote money-making. From market size and purchasing power to pain points and value propositions, we talk you through each essential part of the green lighting process. You’ll hear our take on the value of competition, the distinction between competition and commodification, and the magic of the creator economy. Tune in for all you need to know about green lighting your offer before taking it to market (and what to do once you’ve given yourself the go-ahead)! Here’s a sneak peek of what we discuss:What it means to green light your offerOur signature process: sleuthingWhy it’s important to consider the market sizeHow to approach hyper-specialized offersThe emotional weight of evaluating purchasing powerClarifying whether your offer solves your quintessential client’s pain pointThe value of competitionThe distinction between competition and commodificationHow to de-commodify your offerAn example of the value proposition in actionThe magic of the creator economyThe next step once your offer has the green lightJOY : PaperlikeHUSTLE: Transistor.fmResources:Visible ProgramAndShe Coaching InstagramJoin our Inner Circle Coaching programThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

In this episode, we fill you in on our brand new Visibility Archetype Quiz, designed to help you refine your marketing strategies according to your personal archetype. You’ll learn all about the pros and cons of the six archetypes we’ve identified, and how to use your unique archetypal qualities to your advantage. We reveal our own archetypes and share insight and advice for how to incorporate your archetype into the ways that YOU show up online. Tune in to learn about the defining qualities of all six archetypes and the best visibility strategies for each. You’ll be amazed at the accuracy of the quiz and the extent to which it will help you authentically extend your reach.Here’s a sneak peek of what we discuss:The purpose of our Visibility Archetype Quiz.How it will help you to market your business.The six archetypes we identified.The shadow side and advantages of the collector archetype.The advantages of the creator archetype and the risks this archetype is prone to.Defining qualities of the performer archetype and the best visibility strategies for this archetype.Characteristics of the Luminary archetype.Qualities of the rare Explorer archetype and how to use them to your advantage. Sandy’s experience of the Maverick archetype.Why picking a fight is a good way to grow an audience.JOY : FELLOW Stagg EKG Gooseneck KettleHUSTLE: Take the Visibility archetype quiz hereResources:Visible ProgramAndShe Coaching InstagramJoin our Inner Circle Coaching programThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

Long Covid is a debilitating long-term illness that is affecting the lives of so many people. Today on the And She Spoke Podcast, Jeni shares how she navigated this chronic illness while running the business. She shares how she was medically gaslit, her symptoms, how walking helped her, what medication she used, and the crippling vertigo and vision problems she experienced. We also discuss how the nature of Jeni’s job and how the flexibility and financial freedom of entrepreneurship saved her during this challenging time. You’ll also learn about some resources and medical professionals that helped her the most. Finally, Jeni leaves us with an important message: advocate for your own health! Here’s a sneak peek of what we discuss:Why we want to tell Jeni’s long Covid story. Jeni tells us about how she got sick before the pandemic shut-down. Sandy shares the anxiety and fear she felt when Jeni was so sick. Jeni’s symptoms of Covid and long Covid. How the long haul Covid community saved Jeni’s life. Why Jeni has a phobia of being sick and how work distracted her. The medical gaslighting that happened initially with long haulers. How entrepreneurship saved Jeni (and her finances) with her long haul Covid. The many resources that helped Jeni in her recovery.The importance of advocating for your own health. JOY & HUSTLE:Higher Dose Sauna BlanketSAKARA Meal PlanResources:Visible CourseAndShe Coaching InstagramJoin our Inner Circle Coaching programThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

Whenever you are doing something new, different, or unusual in the world, there will be people judging you. And that’s not your business.When you’re creating something new in the world, rest assured that you’ll hear from your share of critics. Whether it’s about what you’re doing on social media, or with your actual products or services, a negative judgment will eventually come your way. It’s important to remember that the customer's perception is almost always a mirror of what they are personally going through. From doing the internal work to building entrepreneurial emotional intelligence, it is all about handling criticism in a proactive and empowering way. This episode is all about how to respond in a responsible, professional, but self-asserting manner.Key Points From This Episode:The importance of honest conversations in business.Society's views and opinions about female founders.Why our perception of what is free is flawed because of the ethos of modern capitalism.Why being right and wrong is subjective.Why your google search is not free. The price is your data. The price is your privacy.Joy: Junebug and DarlinHustle: ListenboxThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

“Short form video content will continue to be a good way to get your ideas in front of people quickly, but I would not rely on those platforms to make you a dime. You have to fit that tactic into a content larger strategy, which establishes your expertise and is, ultimately, focused on getting people onto your email list.”From Elon Musk’s disastrous Twitter acquisition to unnerving advancements in artificial intelligence technology, there has been no shortage of bizarre news stories vying for our attention over the past few months. And if there’s one thing 2022 taught us, it’s that we should be prepared for anything (no matter how weird it may be).Despite not being blessed with the power of premonition, we wanted to spend this episode sharing our marketing predictions for 2023 (along with what we’ll be doing to adapt our marketing strategies for the coming year).We kick things off by unpacking how the latest developments in AI writing tools are set to disrupt the internet; we examine its strengths and weaknesses before explaining why you’ll still need talented human minds to create copy that sells. Next, Twitter’s uncertain future gets teased apart before we discuss how Instagram Reels, TikToks, and other short-form content should factor into your overall marketing strategy. Finally, we share our thoughts on the influencer economy, why most of us are disillusioned by it, and how it needs to change.If you’re feeling uncertain about 2023, you are not alone. Join us as we take the time to cover some of our most pressing marketing concerns and why we predict 2023 will be an excellent year for online businesses!Key Points From This Episode:Tune in to learn about our marketing predictions for 2023.Why unique and memorable copywriting will be crucial for entrepreneurs.How AI writing tools are expected to disrupt online writing.Why AI writing tools are not (yet) equipped to create copy that connects with your audience.The crowded nature of online marketing and how to create copy that stands out.Why your content needs to have a distinct and recognizable point of view.Why you shouldn’t expect Reels, TikTok, and short-form video content to earn you money.How short-form video content should factor into your overall strategy.The current state of the influencer economy and how we expect it to shift in the coming year.Trends we’ve seen in webinars and why it’s time to shake up the medium.Joy: Fifteen Ways to Share Your Joke After Twitter Implodes Hustle: Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to BeThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.

“I think our society and culture has evolved faster than our psychology has evolved, and our emotional capacity to deal with all of this complexity.”Today on the And She Spoke Podcast, we are giving you our pro tips on what you can do to prevent burnout. In this episode, you’ll hear about how modern life is causing us to live unnaturally (and why that contributes to overwhelm).We discuss what being overwhelmed feels like, how to remind yourself that the feeling is entirely internal, and how you can overcome it by limiting choices. Our conversation also covers the systems you can put in place to avoid the state of burnout that being overwhelmed can put you in, as well as how decision-making and action-taking can help you. You’ll even hear about some of our favorite practices for tackling and treating feelings of overwhelm.You need to action your way out of your problems. If you have ever felt like the feeling of being paralyzingly overwhelmed is going to make you shut down, then this episode is for you!Key Points From This Episode:Why overwhelm shows up in business. How evolution is causing people to gravitate towards simple living.How overwhelm can lead to decision-making paralysis. The importance of knowing that overwhelm is internal and not due to external circumstances. What makes technological advancement unhealthy Why you need to combat overwhelm by limiting the number of choices you have around you.How time constraints can bring relief and a reward system for the tasks you have to do.Resources:Visible MembershipAndShe Coaching InstagramJoin our Inner Circle Coaching programJoy: Bob Wells on YouTubeHustle: EvernoteThis podcast is brought to you by the Marvelous online teaching platform.Marvelous is an easy-to-use platform that helps you build and sell your own courses, memberships, and live-streamed programs. Go from idea to open for business in just minutes. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined way to build and grow an online business. You can learn more at Marvelous.