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Find Harmony in Your Life with Andrea Layne
Today we have Andrea Layne on the podcast. Andrea is a business and accountability coach, mom, and wife.
After a successful career in the corporate world as an IT professional, Andrea started her first of several businesses.
Today she looks back on a decade of learning and growing and shares how she’s found harmony in her personal and business life.
Defend your Truth with Rachel Luna
Today we have Rachel Luna on the podcast! I saw Rachel speak at Jenna Carelli’s event in Tampa 2 years ago and she absolutely changed my life.
I’m excited for her to inspire you too! Rachel is an International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host, Former U.S. Marine, Cancer Thriver (yes. that’s a proper noun), and an incredible coach who helps her coaching clients move through fear and towards the life and business of their dreams.
Leave Your Mark with Jennifer Bingham of Cru Cellars
Today we have Jennifer Bingham of Cru Cellars on the podcast. Jen and her husband Torrey celebrated 10 years in business last year. Together they are making their way towards their dream goal of becoming a recognized hospitality and restaurant group in Central Florida. Jen and her team are embarking on the exciting path of opening two more locations in the near future and I’m so excited for you to get to know her and her story. Jen has phenomenal tips on building a team and how to take steps towards creating and then smashing your goals.
Uncover Your Niche with Nelani Palomino of 11th Owl
Today we have Nelani Palomino of 11th Owl on the podcast! Nelani launched her design and branding company in the summer of 2017 and we met at a networking event for women I was co-hosting with Startup Sisters. I’m so glad we did because getting to see her pivot in her business and become a first-time mom has been an amazing treat. I’m excited for you to get to know Nelani and all of her facets.
Get Back to the Basics with Emily Benko of Benko Dynamic Styling
Today we have Emily Benko on the podcast. Emily is a Personal Stylist and the Founder of Benko Dynamic Styling. She launched her business days after being let go due to the Coronavirus pandemic that began sweeping the world in early 2020. It was no surprise to her family that as she started her next chapter, she would decide to start her own company. Emily’s s grandfather, Edward, aka Pop-pop worked in the textile industry his whole life, and if you ask her, Emily will tell you her business is a tribute to her Pop-pop.
Build an Email List that Converts with Website Design & Educator, LaShonda Brown
Today we have LaShonda Brown on the podcast. LaShonda is known online as the Automation Queen. She is extremely passionate about helping solopreneurs leverage technology to grow their business and reclaim their time while they are in the bootstrapping phase of their careers. As a Top Level Squarespace Expert, she creates visually appealing, easy to update, Squarespace sites that convert. She also produces engaging, easy-to-follow tutorials on her YouTube channel, Bootstrap Biz Advice.
Up Level Your Photo Skills with Andrejka Hirschegger of Andrejka Photography
Today, we have Andrejka of Andrejka Photography on the podcast! She’s a photographer who splits her year between her hometown in Northern Michigan and St. Petersburg, Florida. Andrejka launched her business 14 years ago and has continued to be the ever-so-bubbly, bright beam of light and energy for her couples and the families she captures ever since. To say that Andrejka loves to travel is a huge understatement— she is bit by the travel bug often and makes travel both within the U.S. and internationally a huge priority. I can’t wait for you to hear more about her nomadic life and about how she’s built a business that gives her the chance to live her life on her own terms.
Create a Beautiful Visual Brand with Christina Jones of Christina Jones Photography
Today we have Christina Jones of Christina Jones Photography on the podcast! Christina is a branding photographer and launched her business in December of 2018. Less than two years into her entrepreneurship journey, she founded a second company called ColorJoy Stock, an inclusive brand and membership that celebrates women of all skin tones, sizes, and shapes. Christina helps women embrace who they are so they can confidently show up in their business and Instagram feeds and Christina is a wife and mom of two.
Weatherproof Your Business with Amy Braswell of PaperFinch Design!
Today we have Amy Braswell of PaperFinch Design on the podcast! I met Amy through our local Rising Tide Society chapter after she moved to the Tampa Bay area from Atlanta. PaperFinch is a wanderlust inspired art and home decor company and Amy creates all of the designs, including the skylines she creates from scratch for clients of their hometowns all over the world. As a woman who has gone through infertility and the loss of her beloved step father, Amy has so much to share about overcoming challenges and making your way towards your best self.
Write a Positioning Statement with Business Strategist and Coach, Shana Dewitt!
Today we have Shana Dewitt on the podcast, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based Business Strategist & Coach. Shana was an Art Director for a Fortune 100 company before launching her first business 6 years ago. She whole heartedly believes that if you want deep personal growth, starting a business get you that. Take in Shana’s stories and strengthen your business’ foundation by sticking around for her mini workshop on how to “Write a Positioning Statement” in this episode!
Write Captivating Captions That Convert with Kinsey Streib of Feel Good Social!
Today we have Kinsey Streib of Feel Good Social. I met Kinsey on Instagram and we bonded over a love of podcasting and social media. She lives in Vail, Colorado with her boyfriend and sweet pup and is a proud Enneagram 7. I’m excited to share Kinsey’s tips on creating captivating captions as well as how to find a way to embrace social media that fits you and your vibe. Have fun learning how to “Write Captivating Captions That Convert” with Kinsey! Her mini workshop is the bee’s knees!
Manage Distractions in Your Business with Kristen Diaz of Vow + Vast!
Today we have Kristen Diaz of Vow + Vast on the show! I met Kristen almost exactly 1 year ago through Amy Braswell of PaperFinch Design and I’m glad I did because not only is she a phenomenal member of Babe Crafted, but she’s also my badass Virtual Assistant. She cares deeply about mental health and self care and helps her clients build sustainable businesses and schedules. Kristen is always making plans for her next trip and you can often find her offering some pets to any dog that crosses her path. Get excited for her mini workshop on how to “Manage Distractions in Your Business” so you can check off your to-do list and smash your goals!
Set and Crush Your Financial Goals with Amanda Evans of Tight Ship!
Today we have Amanda Evans of Tight Ship on the podcast! Amanda set sail as a new business owner in the summer of 2018. Her goal was to create a virtual bookkeeping and soon to also cover accounting, business. She’s a 2019 working women of tampa bay seed money grant recipient and It’s no coincidence that her company is called Tight Ship- not only is the water a big part of her life, but she’s a former math teacher and definitely prides herself on being precise. Amanda loves being outdoors and you can often find her out on the family boat with her husband and two children.
Put Your Best Face Forward with Jessy Furniel of Adélie!
Today we have Jessy Furniel of Adélie on the podcast! Jessy is a skincare formulator, entrepreneur, mother of 2 young daughters and 100% the babe behind the brand, Adelie. She’s currently celebrating 1 year in business and has smashed more goals in the last year that I can count. At the time of this recording we’re just a few months into 2020 and Adélie has won the Editors Award a second time for her Day Serum and she has won Best Night Serum. Not bad, huh?! I can’t wait for you to get to know this powerhouse of a woman through her stories, challenges, and humor.
Use Your Enneagram in Your Business with Kadie Smith of Drop Cap Design
Today we have Kadie Smith of Drop Cap Design on the podcast! Drop Cap Design is a branding studio for story-driven online businesses. Based in Montana, Kadie works on art direction and brand styling with digital entrepreneurs all over the world. In 2019, she launched a community called Enneagram for Entrepreneurs where she shares stories and insights about how personality plays a part in how we start and run our digital empires.
Become a Goal Getter with Heather Saunders of Ameriprise Financial
Heather is the kind of person you definitely want in your corner. She’s generous with her time & enthusiasm and you can often find her volunteering for a cause she’s passionate about or enjoying her favorite Tampa Heights restaurant with her hubby. Though she’ll tell you she’s not as well put together as you think— her commitment towards being accountable and smashing the goals she set for herself is truly amazing. Enjoy hearing about how she started her career in the financial industry and the tips she has for fellow introverts working hard to build a brand and business they’re proud of.
Create Your 2020 Content Strategy with Melissa Meredith of Content Creative
Melissa “Mel” Meredith is the Co-Founder of Content Creative and the Founder of Marketing With Mel. Most everyone calls her Mel and not only is she a Founding Member of Babe Crafted, but she’s also my neighbor. I am excited to introduce you to her story today. Mel’s career and approach to branding is inspiring and you’ll definitely wanna hear her epic mini workshop in the second half of this episode on creating a Content Strategy that speaks the love language of your Ideal Clients.
Gain Clarity and Alignment with Bree Swezey of Authentic Edge Design
Bree of Authentic Edge Design is a wife, mom to two boys, a graphic designer and marketing strategist. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs in the health, wellness, and life coaching spaces design a brand and a business they love. She’s also been described as a marketing wingwoman, which is not only totally badass, but also completely true. Enjoy her stories and her mini workshop on gaining clarity & alignment in your business.