The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Dr. Kristin Kahle shares her story of entrepreneurship and what we can learn about how to scale a company to 7-figures.  Kristin mentors business owners in Entrepreneurs' Organization to scale from $250k to over 7-figures. I asked her on the podcast to share the mindset, the characteristics, the strategies - basically what it takes to scale a business.  So whether you are in-house, thinking about starting a business or are early stage, we cover a lot today that is useful to learn --  including how to manage employees, to delegate and elevate, the value of community as a woman, mentorship, the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses, when to hire, and so much more. Even if you are a stay at home mom there are key lessons to learn as Kristin’s parents taught her valuable skills around time management and organization that translated into business success as an adult. Kristin is relatable and funny and I know you are going to enjoy this conversation. Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/063

If you are dealing with clutter, I have on an expert who is going to help you get your home organized in the new year!  Kathy Vines is a Certified Professional Organizer and she shares her best tips for decluttering our homes.  In just 30 minutes, we tackle how to figure out where to begin; what to prioritize; what you need on hand in order to actually finish what you begin; how to manage decluttering when you share your living space; including with your kids and much more. Make this the year that you get your stuff in order to live your best life. Show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/062

Self-care is about the Mind, Body, and Spirit - it is about maintaining your power in the world. For Margy, it is a daily practice. She got committed to her self-care in high school as depression runs in her family and she realized at a young age how exercise and what you eat can positively impact your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Tune in to hear her story and learn ideas you can incorporate to make yourself a priority! Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/061

Self-care is about the Mind, Body, and Spirit - it is about maintaining your power in the world as a woman. For Deeannah, it is a daily practice. She got committed to her self-care when she had a health crisis triggered by intense stress. Deeannah made exercising a priority but also incorporated a few other key strategies. Tune in to hear her story and learn ideas for you to incorporate to make yourself a priority - you deserve it! Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/060

At the age of 23, Helena Gibson launched her first entrepreneurial venture as a single mother of a four year old girl. Told by a relative when she got pregnant in college, "Well, now you've ruined your life,"  Helena was determined to prove him wrong.  A decade later she was making 7 figures with her hair salon that sells wigs, hair extensions, and other hair enhancing products for women who have thinning hair because of chemo, genetic, and other reasons.  She also trains salon owners how to scale their businesses. Tune in to hear her story, the routines, and strategies she used to create her success that you can implement too at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/059

Cristin Smith is the Founder of Saffron & Sage, a holistic wellness center that offers various healing modalities, practitioners, classes, organic skincare and other resources under one roof -- aimed at helping people with their health and wellbeing. It was Cristin's health crisis that prompted her to go on a healing journey. Once she was better and experienced first hand how important root cause is to wellness, the idea for a center emerged as well as a bigger vision to change the way health care is offered and managed. To hear Cristin's inspiring story, tune in at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/058 We Discuss: Her sabbatical in Mexico. How she discovered tumors in her neck. Her healing journey and how she used various types of healers including integrative doctors to heal. Why she decide to launch Saffron and Sage. The meaning behind the name of her company. Why she became a spiritual director and what the role of a spiritual director is in someone's life. Her vision for the future of her company and so much more! Cristin's 3 Best Tips for Living a Good Life: Start with "shoulds". Call attention to when you hear yourself say that word and reframe it. Hold sacred space and find someone to help you with this. It helps you take a step back so you can sit and look at your life as if it were a movie. Cultivate desires. Clip out what you love - either on Pinterest or in a book to look at each year. Cristin then puts the desires on her calendar and she adjusts her life accordingly. Resources + Books Mentioned: Cristin's Website - Saffron + Sage Living Saffron + Sage on IG Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford Michele on Instagram Thank you so much for listening! Please share today's show with a friend. Also, subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes? Just Click on this link I'd love to hear from you if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast: 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done!

Dr. Carla Brown is the Founder and CEO of Game Doctor, a solution driven organization that aims to transform science and health education through production of digital media. The company develops mobile games, software and media to educate communities on complex topics in science and healthcare. We discuss antibiotic resistance, entrepreneurship, and much more. Tune in at http://thegoodlifecoach.com/057

Have you ever wanted to launch an online store? Perhaps a children's clothing retail site where you can curate the collection? Well, our guest, Susie Tong Parikh did just that. Her kids were in school and this former investment banker knew she wanted to create a business that allowed her a sense of purpose while also allowing her to be available for her children. Susie is the Founder of Mini Ruby Contemporary Childrenswear. Tune in to hear her entrepreneurial journey. Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/056

Self-care is about the Mind, Body, and Spirit – it is about maintaining your power in the world. For Margy, it is a daily practice. She got committed to her self-care in high school as depression runs in her family and she realized at a young age how exercise and what you eat can positively impact your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Tune in to hear her story and learn ideas you can incorporate to make yourself a priority! Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/055 WE DISCUSS: The benefits of getting a pet. Specific examples of self-care that aren’t related to what people think of – like getting a massage. The benefits of reading personal development books and going to events. The depression and anxiety that runs in Margy’s family.  How eating a healthy diet and exercise improves mood. How Landmark Forum helped Margy feel empowered. Why the key is to slowly add in new things instead of thinking it has to be all or nothing. The value of getting a mentor for your business to save you from wasting time and money.  How managing a team can take away from self-care…and so much more! MARGY’S TOP TIP FOR MAKING YOURSELF A PRIORITY. Gratitude is one of her best tips.  Acknowledging and remembering even where there is chaos and stress. RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Margy’s website: Interviewconnections You can tune into hear Margy’s co-partner’s interview (Jessica Rhoades) on their start-up story – https://thegoodlifecoach.com/019/ Self-care interview with Deeannah Seymour Michele on Instagram Thank you so much for listening! Please share today’s show with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes? Just Click on this link I’d love to hear from you if you have questions or comments, visit me here. If you’d like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here. Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast: 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done!

Eddie Stern is a yoga teacher, author, and lecturer. He has been practicing yoga for over 30 years. We dive deep into the scientific benefits of yoga as he teaches about in his book "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How it Can Transform Your Life." Drawing on modern neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and decades of practice and teaching, Eddie Stern reveals how what we do―from diet to chanting, from postures to meditation, from ethical practices to breathing techniques―affects who we become, and how a steady routine of activities and attitudes can transform our bodies, our brain functions, our emotions, and our experience of life." An interesting and inspiring interview!   All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/054 Photo by Michael Halsband   We Discuss:   How to answer the question "Who am I?" Eddie's definition of yoga What is Ashtanga yoga and the 8 limbs The role and significance of the vagus nerve and how to regulate it The breathing app and his new app launching on January 1st, and so much more.   Resources + Books Mentioned:   Eddiestern.com Eddie's Book: "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life" Eddie on Instagram Eddie's App - The Breathing App on IG Michele on Instagram   Thank you so much for listening! Please share today's show with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player!   If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes? Just Click on this link   I'd love to here from you, if you have questions or comments, visit me here.   If you'd like to advertise or sponsor the show, you can reach out here.   Instructions on how to Rate + Review the Podcast:   1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done!