<![CDATA[Women in the Business Arena™]]>36b563e0-2180-5e84-98bc-217d38efc1e1Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:21:36 +0000Captivate.fmSonya Stattmannhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/214a7e64-240d-49db-bcbe-9195fbb5d0c1/yKF-pLhy8yoRZRHQ5iOkD5DH.jpgWomen in the Business Arena™Sonya StattmannSonya StattmannThere is no one right way to do business, there is just a right way for YOU! And many women in business are DONE with hustle, bro-marketing culture, and business tactics that are misaligned with their values. Instead, more women are looking to build a business that honors their passion, gifts & wisdom. If you are ready for a DIFFERENT way to operate your business - one that brings ease, challenges the patriarchal status quo, and helps you make a difference in the world (with both your business & your bank account), then this podcast is for you! Sonya Stattmann uses her 21 years of experience working with thousands of women in business to facilitate honest, educational & inspiring conversations with other women leaders, business owners, and experts. She also has regular conversations with our resident mental health expert, Laura-Shook Guzman, to tackle mindset, thinking, and the patterns that sabotage women’s path to business success. This is a DIFFERENT kind of business podcast!http://www.womeninthebusinessarena.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/women-in-the-business-a/nopodcastRe-evaluate Your Relationships | Growth Tip #10Re-evaluate Your Relationships | Growth Tip #10When it comes to relationships, women leaders are expected to be healers. We’re taught to smooth ruffled feathers, soothe old wounds, and repair breaks and tears.

But that repair work takes enormous energy. If you’re wasting it on propping up relationships that no longer nourish you, what do you have left for the people who make your heart feel full?

Laura and I are wrapping up our season on Growth as a Removal Process by looking at the connections we have with other people, and why we hold onto them even when they aren’t good for us. We’re giving ourselves and our listeners permission to evaluate our relationships honestly, to prioritize our time and energy, and to evolve or let go of connections that take more from us than they give.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why it’s so difficult to think about making changes to a relationship, and how fear of that change can short-circuit our attempts to understand its impact.
  • Listening to the vital messages we get from our bodies about how our relationships affect us.
  • Strategies to help you initiate the evolutionary process, including owning your truth and setting self-honoring boundaries.

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/  

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>When it comes to relationships, women leaders are expected to be healers. We’re taught to smooth ruffled feathers, soothe old wounds, and repair breaks and tears.

But that repair work takes enormous energy. If you’re wasting it on propping up relationships that no longer nourish you, what do you have left for the people who make your heart feel full?

Laura and I are wrapping up our season on Growth as a Removal Process by looking at the connections we have with other people, and why we hold onto them even when they aren’t good for us. We’re giving ourselves and our listeners permission to evaluate our relationships honestly, to prioritize our time and energy, and to evolve or let go of connections that take more from us than they give.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why it’s so difficult to think about making changes to a relationship, and how fear of that change can short-circuit our attempts to understand its impact.
  • Listening to the vital messages we get from our bodies about how our relationships affect us.
  • Strategies to help you initiate the evolutionary process, including owning your truth and setting self-honoring boundaries.

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/  

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>578a2111-b70c-4fa1-ac78-18acb0dfe789Tue, 07 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -040036:08falsefull223223Practice Truth-Telling | Growth Tip #9Practice Truth-Telling | Growth Tip #9Each one of us has our own Truth. It’s the sum of our deepest needs, our dearest values, and our most strongly held beliefs. Unfortunately, women leaders are trained to hide parts of themselves, or to water them down to keep other people comfortable. 

This episode of Women in the Business Arena is about the power of truth-telling. Not just speaking truth to others, but owning our own Truth and honoring ourselves. 

What’s standing between you and telling your whole Truth? Is it self-doubt, fear of rejection, or the assumption that you’re just Too Much? Laura and I will help you identify and remove those obstacles to being your authentic self, and discover the growth energy we uncover when we stop hiding our essential selves.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Starting our truth-telling with the most important person in our lives: ourselves!
  • Connecting to and trusting your body to help you understand your truth.
  • The unbelievable energy savings we realize when we don’t have to guess at each other’s emotional states.
  • Trusting ourselves and our energy, and allowing ourselves to express them without fear.

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/  

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>Each one of us has our own Truth. It’s the sum of our deepest needs, our dearest values, and our most strongly held beliefs. Unfortunately, women leaders are trained to hide parts of themselves, or to water them down to keep other people comfortable. 

This episode of Women in the Business Arena is about the power of truth-telling. Not just speaking truth to others, but owning our own Truth and honoring ourselves. 

What’s standing between you and telling your whole Truth? Is it self-doubt, fear of rejection, or the assumption that you’re just Too Much? Laura and I will help you identify and remove those obstacles to being your authentic self, and discover the growth energy we uncover when we stop hiding our essential selves.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Starting our truth-telling with the most important person in our lives: ourselves!
  • Connecting to and trusting your body to help you understand your truth.
  • The unbelievable energy savings we realize when we don’t have to guess at each other’s emotional states.
  • Trusting ourselves and our energy, and allowing ourselves to express them without fear.

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/  

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>54f4c23c-f5d6-4a29-bc19-507ef35d8e26Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -040039:55falsefull222222Welcome All the Guests | Growth Tip #8Welcome All the Guests | Growth Tip #8One of the strongest barriers between us and the growth we’re seeking is internal and invisible. It’s rooted in the ways women were taught that certain parts of us are good and meant to be nurtured, while others are bad and should be rejected. We waste so much energy trying to block off or hush up feelings that we’re taught to fear.

Laura and I want you to know that all the parts of your very human self are worthy. When we honor all our emotions and energies, we can turn our time and energy to integrating them, and moving forward as our whole, complete, authentic selves.

In this episode in our series on growth, we’ll help you start to remove the obstacles between you and the self-acceptance and self-love you deserve.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Reclaiming the energy we waste trying to fix ourselves.
  • Looking at the parts of yourself as aspects to allow rather than problems to solve.
  • The ways that integrating our whole selves helps us identify our priorities and make choices that are aligned with our values.

The title and theme of this episode were inspired by “The Guest House,” a poem by Rumi. https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/guest-house/ 

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/  

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>One of the strongest barriers between us and the growth we’re seeking is internal and invisible. It’s rooted in the ways women were taught that certain parts of us are good and meant to be nurtured, while others are bad and should be rejected. We waste so much energy trying to block off or hush up feelings that we’re taught to fear.

Laura and I want you to know that all the parts of your very human self are worthy. When we honor all our emotions and energies, we can turn our time and energy to integrating them, and moving forward as our whole, complete, authentic selves.

In this episode in our series on growth, we’ll help you start to remove the obstacles between you and the self-acceptance and self-love you deserve.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Reclaiming the energy we waste trying to fix ourselves.
  • Looking at the parts of yourself as aspects to allow rather than problems to solve.
  • The ways that integrating our whole selves helps us identify our priorities and make choices that are aligned with our values.

The title and theme of this episode were inspired by “The Guest House,” a poem by Rumi. https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/guest-house/ 

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/  

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>a0199cfb-0728-43e1-a28d-db7277f8fd56Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -040037:24falsefull221221Simplify Your Marketing | Growth Tip #7Simplify Your Marketing | Growth Tip #7When it comes to marketing, so many of us are doing Too Much. Social media, networking events, client calls, live video: the options are practically infinite. Trying to be everywhere at once is a recipe for disillusionment and burnout. Diluting ourselves doesn’t just sap our life force, it wastes our time and waters down our impact.

This week, we continue our season’s theme around how Growth is a Removal Process. We ask a vital question. 

How can you simplify your marketing to increase your impact, conserve your energy, and meet your ideal clients where they are?

I’m excited to explore this topic with Nedra Rezinas. Nedra is a marketing consultant who helps service-based entrepreneurs learn to delegate and outsource so they can scale their business and do more work in their “zone of genius”. She has over 20 years of direct experience in marketing and online business, specializing in developing custom marketing strategies that attract high-value clients.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why it’s so important to have a deep understanding of who your ideal client is and where to find them.
  • The lure of social media, and how to step away if it’s not working for you.
  • Strategies that focus on your strengths and the tasks that excite you, instead of one-size-fits-all content generation.
  • The benefits of generating and repurposing your evergreen content to help your ideal client find you.

Where can you follow Nedra Rezinas: 

Website: https://www.nedrarezinas.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrezinasconsulting/ (@nrezinasconsulting)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrezinas/

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>When it comes to marketing, so many of us are doing Too Much. Social media, networking events, client calls, live video: the options are practically infinite. Trying to be everywhere at once is a recipe for disillusionment and burnout. Diluting ourselves doesn’t just sap our life force, it wastes our time and waters down our impact.

This week, we continue our season’s theme around how Growth is a Removal Process. We ask a vital question. 

How can you simplify your marketing to increase your impact, conserve your energy, and meet your ideal clients where they are?

I’m excited to explore this topic with Nedra Rezinas. Nedra is a marketing consultant who helps service-based entrepreneurs learn to delegate and outsource so they can scale their business and do more work in their “zone of genius”. She has over 20 years of direct experience in marketing and online business, specializing in developing custom marketing strategies that attract high-value clients.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why it’s so important to have a deep understanding of who your ideal client is and where to find them.
  • The lure of social media, and how to step away if it’s not working for you.
  • Strategies that focus on your strengths and the tasks that excite you, instead of one-size-fits-all content generation.
  • The benefits of generating and repurposing your evergreen content to help your ideal client find you.

Where can you follow Nedra Rezinas: 

Website: https://www.nedrarezinas.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrezinasconsulting/ (@nrezinasconsulting)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrezinas/

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>1b8b4b90-5dfe-45fb-8043-3fcc5feda5a8Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -040035:06falsefull220220Get Re-Sourced | Growth Tip #6Get Re-Sourced | Growth Tip #6When you hear the word “resource,” what do you think about? If you’re like most of us, what comes to mind is external. Money, time, employees, training: they’re all things that come from outside ourselves.

External resources are limited and finite. But inside each of us is an unlimited reserve of power & strength. This week, Laura and I talk about what we can embrace when we stop looking outside ourselves for sustenance and return to the infinite sources of power inside ourselves.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why it’s so important to know and tap into our core selves.
  • The freedom we unlock when we access Self and develop our internal resilience.  
  • Techniques you can integrate into your busy life that will help you begin to focus more fully on your amazing inner strength.

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>When you hear the word “resource,” what do you think about? If you’re like most of us, what comes to mind is external. Money, time, employees, training: they’re all things that come from outside ourselves.

External resources are limited and finite. But inside each of us is an unlimited reserve of power & strength. This week, Laura and I talk about what we can embrace when we stop looking outside ourselves for sustenance and return to the infinite sources of power inside ourselves.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why it’s so important to know and tap into our core selves.
  • The freedom we unlock when we access Self and develop our internal resilience.  
  • Techniques you can integrate into your busy life that will help you begin to focus more fully on your amazing inner strength.

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>3c80f1c7-bcd9-4261-9bc4-58284da3c336Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -040036:08falsefull219219Find a Safe Space to Be Yourself | Growth Tip #5Find a Safe Space to Be Yourself | Growth Tip #5In our culture, women are expected to “keep it all together” even when the pressure is pulling us apart. We are expected to hold space for others when we don’t even have space for ourselves. We shame ourselves for feeling fear or needing comfort. And we carry these ideas into our community spaces.  

This week, we’re giving women (including ourselves) permission to remove that pressure and abandon the illusion of “having it all together”. We are also encouraging you to seek out spaces to be your authentic self.

Investing in spaces that give you permission to truly be yourself can transform your life and work. It shifts your relationship with your values, your desires, and your power and helps you access your full potential.

In a personal, intimate conversation, Laura and I explore the power we unlock when we allow ourselves room to be vulnerable. 

  • Why having a safe space to express yourself is so crucial to enable your growth.
  • Ways to identify the places and people that allow you to come as you are.
  • How working through anxiety in a genuine community can help you show up courageously in more challenging circumstances.
  • The resilience that comes from identifying and nurturing the spaces that embrace every aspect of yourself, even the messy parts. 

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>In our culture, women are expected to “keep it all together” even when the pressure is pulling us apart. We are expected to hold space for others when we don’t even have space for ourselves. We shame ourselves for feeling fear or needing comfort. And we carry these ideas into our community spaces.  

This week, we’re giving women (including ourselves) permission to remove that pressure and abandon the illusion of “having it all together”. We are also encouraging you to seek out spaces to be your authentic self.

Investing in spaces that give you permission to truly be yourself can transform your life and work. It shifts your relationship with your values, your desires, and your power and helps you access your full potential.

In a personal, intimate conversation, Laura and I explore the power we unlock when we allow ourselves room to be vulnerable. 

  • Why having a safe space to express yourself is so crucial to enable your growth.
  • Ways to identify the places and people that allow you to come as you are.
  • How working through anxiety in a genuine community can help you show up courageously in more challenging circumstances.
  • The resilience that comes from identifying and nurturing the spaces that embrace every aspect of yourself, even the messy parts. 

Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>6f8b259e-c1f7-47c1-b2e1-9240db41535eTue, 02 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -040041:28falsefull218218Just Breathe | Growth Tip #4Just Breathe | Growth Tip #4This episode continues to pull on the thread of growth as a removal process. When we set aside everything else, what’s left is ourselves, our values, and our breath. Listening to our bodies and focusing on simply breathing can help us remove the distractions, stress, and overwhelm we feel on a daily basis. Body and movement teacher Cass Ghiorse is here with simple practices for experiencing and reclaiming our breath.

Are you ready to imagine a culture of women leaders who are fully embodied and unapologetic about their existence? So are we!

Cass Ghiorse is a body integration teacher, breathwork facilitator and the founder of MIDLINE: a methodology that supports people in understanding and connecting to their core Self in essence and expression. 

Join us as we discuss: 

  • What it takes for a woman to go against the cultural grain, to be fully in her breath, fully in her body, and fully in her self-worth.
  • The amazing tools we can access if we stop looking outside ourselves for more and embrace our own abundant, internal resources.
  • How to embrace and honor breathing as a tool for integrating our full selves and unlocking our true potential.

Where can you follow Cass Ghiorse: 

Website: https://www.findyourmidline.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassghiorse/ 

Where you can follow Sonya:

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ 

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>This episode continues to pull on the thread of growth as a removal process. When we set aside everything else, what’s left is ourselves, our values, and our breath. Listening to our bodies and focusing on simply breathing can help us remove the distractions, stress, and overwhelm we feel on a daily basis. Body and movement teacher Cass Ghiorse is here with simple practices for experiencing and reclaiming our breath.

Are you ready to imagine a culture of women leaders who are fully embodied and unapologetic about their existence? So are we!

Cass Ghiorse is a body integration teacher, breathwork facilitator and the founder of MIDLINE: a methodology that supports people in understanding and connecting to their core Self in essence and expression. 

Join us as we discuss: 

  • What it takes for a woman to go against the cultural grain, to be fully in her breath, fully in her body, and fully in her self-worth.
  • The amazing tools we can access if we stop looking outside ourselves for more and embrace our own abundant, internal resources.
  • How to embrace and honor breathing as a tool for integrating our full selves and unlocking our true potential.

Where can you follow Cass Ghiorse: 

Website: https://www.findyourmidline.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassghiorse/ 

Where you can follow Sonya:

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ 

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>121807b0-0a93-4271-9e00-1f750388355dTue, 26 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -040041:22falsefull217217Lead With Your Genius | Growth Tip #3Lead With Your Genius | Growth Tip #3This week’s episode is a throwback to my other podcast, The Feminine Lens. It’s a solo episode, where I shared my thoughts on strengths, weaknesses, and why it’s so important to identify your unique genius. So much of professional development is built on improving skills or tasks that we’re not very good at. This approach reinforces the falsehood that business success is tied to our worthiness. I want to help you reframe this whole concept. When you stop wasting energy on your “flaws” and instead center everything around your innate genius, you can build a business or life that aligns with your authentic self. 

Join me as I discuss: 

  • The crucial difference between learned strengths and built-in capacities.
  • Why doing things you’ve learned how to do well can feel productive, while secretly draining your energy and leading to burnout.
  • Unchaining your growth from your worth.
  • How aligning your business with your unique genius will unlock more energy, more growth, and more wealth.

You can find more at: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>This week’s episode is a throwback to my other podcast, The Feminine Lens. It’s a solo episode, where I shared my thoughts on strengths, weaknesses, and why it’s so important to identify your unique genius. So much of professional development is built on improving skills or tasks that we’re not very good at. This approach reinforces the falsehood that business success is tied to our worthiness. I want to help you reframe this whole concept. When you stop wasting energy on your “flaws” and instead center everything around your innate genius, you can build a business or life that aligns with your authentic self. 

Join me as I discuss: 

  • The crucial difference between learned strengths and built-in capacities.
  • Why doing things you’ve learned how to do well can feel productive, while secretly draining your energy and leading to burnout.
  • Unchaining your growth from your worth.
  • How aligning your business with your unique genius will unlock more energy, more growth, and more wealth.

You can find more at: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>39d1864c-3537-45c4-a295-a77c245bba12Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -040024:45falsefull216216Do Less! | Growth Tip #2Do Less! | Growth Tip #2This week’s essential growth tip flies in the face of everything you’ve probably heard about owning your own business or stepping up in your career. The key to growing your success isn’t through doing more. 

------> If you want to unlock real, sustainable growth, you need to Do Less. 

Laura and I share our experience working with clients and being business owners. We had to face the anxiety we felt around slowing down and learn to trust ourselves.  

We’ll help you see that rest and spaciousness are essential to growing a successful business, and that the growth really does come from doing less, not more. 

Join us as we discuss: 

  • The fears that drive us to do more & make us feel guilty for slowing down.
  • The joyous growth potential you unlock when you give yourself permission to do less (or even nothing).
  • Small, simple steps you can take to begin prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries around your time.

> Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

> Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>This week’s essential growth tip flies in the face of everything you’ve probably heard about owning your own business or stepping up in your career. The key to growing your success isn’t through doing more. 

------> If you want to unlock real, sustainable growth, you need to Do Less. 

Laura and I share our experience working with clients and being business owners. We had to face the anxiety we felt around slowing down and learn to trust ourselves.  

We’ll help you see that rest and spaciousness are essential to growing a successful business, and that the growth really does come from doing less, not more. 

Join us as we discuss: 

  • The fears that drive us to do more & make us feel guilty for slowing down.
  • The joyous growth potential you unlock when you give yourself permission to do less (or even nothing).
  • Small, simple steps you can take to begin prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries around your time.

> Where can you follow Sonya: 

Website: https://www.sonyastattmann.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/sonya_stattmann/ (@sonya_stattmann)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyastattmann/

> Where can you follow Laura:

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>e185c01b-4c72-4c31-baf8-52c5bf27110fTue, 12 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -040036:46falsefull215215Growth is a Removal Process | Growth Tip #1Growth is a Removal Process | Growth Tip #1Welcome back to a new season of Women in the Business Arena! I’m so excited to spend this season exploring a topic that’s extremely personal and powerful to me. As entrepreneurs, we’re taught to always be growing: growing our client base, growing our offers, growing our profits. But for so many of us, “bigger” and “better” are actually opposites! Regular co-host and mental health expert Laura Shook-Guzman brings her insight back to our mic, as we introduce you to the possibilities we access when we let go of excess, dissolve old patterns, and remove what no longer serves us.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • The real freedom that comes from removing the patterns that no longer serve us.
  • The pressure the business world puts on women entrepreneurs to keep others happy, and never, ever set down a responsibility.
  • Paying attention to the messages our bodies and minds send when we need to simplify.
  • Why it’s so important to be thoughtful about where we’re directing our energy, our time, and our attention.

Where can you follow Laura: 

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

The book Laura mentions at 30:26 is How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, by Lisa Feldman Barrett

‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>Welcome back to a new season of Women in the Business Arena! I’m so excited to spend this season exploring a topic that’s extremely personal and powerful to me. As entrepreneurs, we’re taught to always be growing: growing our client base, growing our offers, growing our profits. But for so many of us, “bigger” and “better” are actually opposites! Regular co-host and mental health expert Laura Shook-Guzman brings her insight back to our mic, as we introduce you to the possibilities we access when we let go of excess, dissolve old patterns, and remove what no longer serves us.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • The real freedom that comes from removing the patterns that no longer serve us.
  • The pressure the business world puts on women entrepreneurs to keep others happy, and never, ever set down a responsibility.
  • Paying attention to the messages our bodies and minds send when we need to simplify.
  • Why it’s so important to be thoughtful about where we’re directing our energy, our time, and our attention.

Where can you follow Laura: 

Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

The book Laura mentions at 30:26 is How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, by Lisa Feldman Barrett

‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>2553d6c2-578c-468b-83e4-3698d2ed3ebbTue, 05 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -040032:40falsefull214214Growth Tips TrailerGrowth Tips TrailerWelcome back to a new season of Women in the Business Arena! This season is all about growing your business, but maybe not in the way that you think. Traditional, patriarchal business models train us to believe that growth is a matter of adding more: more hustle, more exposure, more offers, more of our precious time and energy. This season, we’re here to show you that real growth - sustainable, fulfilling, transformative growth - isn’t about adding more. It’s about removing the things that don’t work, so you can focus on the things that do. Join us as we show you how to identify what supports your genius, and strip away the structures, habits, and beliefs that weigh you down.

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

More Support for Women in Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



]]>Welcome back to a new season of Women in the Business Arena! This season is all about growing your business, but maybe not in the way that you think. Traditional, patriarchal business models train us to believe that growth is a matter of adding more: more hustle, more exposure, more offers, more of our precious time and energy. This season, we’re here to show you that real growth - sustainable, fulfilling, transformative growth - isn’t about adding more. It’s about removing the things that don’t work, so you can focus on the things that do. Join us as we show you how to identify what supports your genius, and strip away the structures, habits, and beliefs that weigh you down.

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

More Support for Women in Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



]]>94cfbbf0-9f3a-44dd-88dd-d7257c69cd97Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:10:00 -040003:06falsetrailerMyth-busting Season Wrap Up (Live Q&A)Myth-busting Season Wrap Up (Live Q&A)We’re marking the end of our season of busting business myths with our first-ever episode recorded live! Listen as Laura Shook Guzman and I look back at a season full of myths and misconceptions. We’ll examine the themes that tie them together, and the core fallacies that keep so many business owners tied to the grind instead of focusing on their individual strengths.

Laura is an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, and an amazing businesswomen. I know you’ll appreciate her insight and expertise as we review the myths we’ve busted.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why we decided to tackle some of today’s most insidious business myths, where those myths come from, and why they’re so difficult (but vital) to overcome.
  • The most listened-to episodes of our mythbusting series, and why those topics resonated with so many listeners.
  • The problem of paint-by-numbers business advice, and how crucial context and individual understanding are to successfully implementing any strategy.

AND, get the inside scoop on our next season of episodes, starting on October 5th!

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>We’re marking the end of our season of busting business myths with our first-ever episode recorded live! Listen as Laura Shook Guzman and I look back at a season full of myths and misconceptions. We’ll examine the themes that tie them together, and the core fallacies that keep so many business owners tied to the grind instead of focusing on their individual strengths.

Laura is an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, and an amazing businesswomen. I know you’ll appreciate her insight and expertise as we review the myths we’ve busted.

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why we decided to tackle some of today’s most insidious business myths, where those myths come from, and why they’re so difficult (but vital) to overcome.
  • The most listened-to episodes of our mythbusting series, and why those topics resonated with so many listeners.
  • The problem of paint-by-numbers business advice, and how crucial context and individual understanding are to successfully implementing any strategy.

AND, get the inside scoop on our next season of episodes, starting on October 5th!

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

]]>6b5b8401-d2e2-477c-a6dd-7cace44ed6ccTue, 31 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -040051:07falsefull213213Myth #11: You have to go BIG in Your Business!Myth #11: You have to go BIG in Your Business!In traditional, patriarchal business structures, there’s a one-size-fits-all prescription for success, and that size is BIG. If you’ve ever wondered whether scalability was truly the only way to have a vibrant, satisfying business, this episode is a must listen. 

Join me and a panel of brilliant, bad-ass business women as we bust the myth that you have to go BIG in your business. 

How many times have you felt like you have to scale, you have to reach for the million dollars, or you have to have a big business in order to be happy, achieve success and have impact? 

We have felt that too, which is why we want to unpack this myth and share with you that one-size does not fit all. You can have an amazing business and still stay small. I like to call this “small but mighty”.  

Meet our guests: 

Lila Simmons is a healing artist on a mission to liberate women from the patterns that keep them broke, sick, and stuck in toxic relationships.

Magician. Witch. Badass Healer. Naomi Calderon has been called many things during her fifteen years in the wellness industry. As a speaker/author/coach, she blends ancient wisdom with modern science to lead women in reclaiming their power and living a juicy life in peri- and menopause.

Nicole Lebreux is a community herbalist, radical self-care mentor, and earth-centered business coach that guides women + non-binary folks to find connection, purpose, and freedom through plant medicine, meditation, and entrepreneurship. 

Eva Bramwell is a lifestyle and tech entrepreneur helping people stretch into a healthy lifestyle. Health (physical & mental) is the foundation to positive change in the world. 

Join us as we discuss: 

  • Why perpetual, neverending growth isn’t sustainable, for ourselves, and for our planet.
  • Shifting our focus from the dollar figures on our balance sheet to the impact we’re having in the world.
  • How we can reject the pressure to scale at all costs, design a work life that centers us as complete human beings, and find a more personal definition of success that complements our lives rather than competes for our energy.
  • How scaling your business is about giving yourself permission to align with your values and mission.

Where can you follow Lila Simmons:

Social: http://www.facebook.com/empresslila

Social: http://www.instagram.com/lilasageheals

Where can you follow Naomi Calderon:

Website: www.naomicalderon.com

Social: www.facebook.com/sunflowersage

Where can you follow Nicole Lebreux:

Website: http://www.cosmicearthcollective.com

Social: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelebreux/

Where can you follow Eva Bramwell:

Website: www.solbright.co/

Social: https://www.instagram.com/evahandstandseverywhere/

‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
  2. In traditional, patriarchal business structures, there’s a one-size-fits-all prescription for success, and that size is BIG. If you’ve ever wondered whether scalability was truly the only way to have a vibrant, satisfying business, this episode is a must listen. 

    Join me and a panel of brilliant, bad-ass business women as we bust the myth that you have to go BIG in your business. 

    How many times have you felt like you have to scale, you have to reach for the million dollars, or you have to have a big business in order to be happy, achieve success and have impact? 

    We have felt that too, which is why we want to unpack this myth and share with you that one-size does not fit all. You can have an amazing business and still stay small. I like to call this “small but mighty”.  

    Meet our guests: 

    Lila Simmons is a healing artist on a mission to liberate women from the patterns that keep them broke, sick, and stuck in toxic relationships.

    Magician. Witch. Badass Healer. Naomi Calderon has been called many things during her fifteen years in the wellness industry. As a speaker/author/coach, she blends ancient wisdom with modern science to lead women in reclaiming their power and living a juicy life in peri- and menopause.

    Nicole Lebreux is a community herbalist, radical self-care mentor, and earth-centered business coach that guides women + non-binary folks to find connection, purpose, and freedom through plant medicine, meditation, and entrepreneurship. 

    Eva Bramwell is a lifestyle and tech entrepreneur helping people stretch into a healthy lifestyle. Health (physical & mental) is the foundation to positive change in the world. 

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Why perpetual, neverending growth isn’t sustainable, for ourselves, and for our planet.
    • Shifting our focus from the dollar figures on our balance sheet to the impact we’re having in the world.
    • How we can reject the pressure to scale at all costs, design a work life that centers us as complete human beings, and find a more personal definition of success that complements our lives rather than competes for our energy.
    • How scaling your business is about giving yourself permission to align with your values and mission.

    Where can you follow Lila Simmons:

    Social: http://www.facebook.com/empresslila

    Social: http://www.instagram.com/lilasageheals

    Where can you follow Naomi Calderon:

    Website: www.naomicalderon.com

    Social: www.facebook.com/sunflowersage

    Where can you follow Nicole Lebreux:

    Website: http://www.cosmicearthcollective.com

    Social: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelebreux/

    Where can you follow Eva Bramwell:

    Website: www.solbright.co/

    Social: https://www.instagram.com/evahandstandseverywhere/

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    a249c3ea-d859-4a12-9896-632288c5245dTue, 17 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -040044:06falsefull212212Myth # 10: You Should have Multiple Streams of Income to Build Wealth & Achieve Business SuccessMyth # 10: You Should have Multiple Streams of Income to Build Wealth & Achieve Business SuccessAs entrepreneurs, we’re told that the fastest way to build wealth is to have multiple streams of income, and diversifying our projects is the only way to achieve security. It always reminds me of the old wives tale “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. 

    But this approach to business demands more effort, saps our energy, and keeps us from truly pursuing our passions. Focus is actually the key to building wealth & achieving the life and business we truly want. 

    Laura Shook Guzman is back in the co-host chair to help me bust the myth that you should have multiple streams of income to build wealth and achieve business success! 

    As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to our chat.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • The illusion of multitasking, and how shifting our focus from one income stream to another robs all your projects of the momentum they need to succeed.
    • Why it’s so important to gather data on where your income comes from, and how your efforts (and passions) really impact your clients.
    • The huge benefits of creating a single business that incorporates your multifaceted passions, in terms of time, energy, income, and impact. 
    • Why, particularly for women business owners, focus is a superpower AND an act of self-care.
    • How to recognize and overcome the fear of going all in on yourself and your vision.

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    As entrepreneurs, we’re told that the fastest way to build wealth is to have multiple streams of income, and diversifying our projects is the only way to achieve security. It always reminds me of the old wives tale “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. 

    But this approach to business demands more effort, saps our energy, and keeps us from truly pursuing our passions. Focus is actually the key to building wealth & achieving the life and business we truly want. 

    Laura Shook Guzman is back in the co-host chair to help me bust the myth that you should have multiple streams of income to build wealth and achieve business success! 

    As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to our chat.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • The illusion of multitasking, and how shifting our focus from one income stream to another robs all your projects of the momentum they need to succeed.
    • Why it’s so important to gather data on where your income comes from, and how your efforts (and passions) really impact your clients.
    • The huge benefits of creating a single business that incorporates your multifaceted passions, in terms of time, energy, income, and impact. 
    • Why, particularly for women business owners, focus is a superpower AND an act of self-care.
    • How to recognize and overcome the fear of going all in on yourself and your vision.

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    51179ce1-0ec8-498f-bb20-50e15066d7e9Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -040040:32falsefull211211    Myth #9: More Marketing is the Key to More SalesMyth #9: More Marketing is the Key to More SalesIf you just get your marketing right, you are guaranteed to grow your business & your bank account, right? Wrong! So many business owners are obsessed with more marketing, and they bypass the easy steps to sales that have been there all along. 

    Generating content, chasing after more leads, constantly fixing your brand...does NOT bring more sales. Learning to do sales, brings more sales. Got it! 

    In this episode, we are going to help you understand the difference between marketing and sales. We also dive into why marketing is a tempting time-sink, and how you can reframe your understanding to focus on what will work better for your bottom line.

    I have my co-host Laura on with me this week, and as always we are tackling the internal and external challenges of running a business.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • How much time we spend trying to slowly warm up cold leads through marketing, instead of tapping into our warm (and even hot) leads crying out for our help right now. 
    • The importance of sales to a viable business, and how sales calls can actually be fun AND effective.
    • Why it’s scary to be vulnerable as a business owner, and why that genuine connection is so vital for developing lasting client relationships.
    • What, if anything, the work of building a social media presence actually does for your business development. 

    Where can you follow Laura: 

    Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

    Social: @ConsciousAmbition (https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/)

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    If you just get your marketing right, you are guaranteed to grow your business & your bank account, right? Wrong! So many business owners are obsessed with more marketing, and they bypass the easy steps to sales that have been there all along. 

    Generating content, chasing after more leads, constantly fixing your brand...does NOT bring more sales. Learning to do sales, brings more sales. Got it! 

    In this episode, we are going to help you understand the difference between marketing and sales. We also dive into why marketing is a tempting time-sink, and how you can reframe your understanding to focus on what will work better for your bottom line.

    I have my co-host Laura on with me this week, and as always we are tackling the internal and external challenges of running a business.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • How much time we spend trying to slowly warm up cold leads through marketing, instead of tapping into our warm (and even hot) leads crying out for our help right now. 
    • The importance of sales to a viable business, and how sales calls can actually be fun AND effective.
    • Why it’s scary to be vulnerable as a business owner, and why that genuine connection is so vital for developing lasting client relationships.
    • What, if anything, the work of building a social media presence actually does for your business development. 

    Where can you follow Laura: 

    Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

    Social: @ConsciousAmbition (https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/)

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    71a3b515-1dc6-447a-a01e-83e9c9a80501Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -040042:00falsefull210210    Myth #8: You Have to be on Social Media to Succeed in BusinessMyth #8: You Have to be on Social Media to Succeed in BusinessAs business owners, we’re told that social media is THE WAY to attract and engage with clients. What if there were ways to reach people that demonstrate your actual expertise, rather than your ability to crank out content? This episode, our brilliant panelists share their strategies for reaching your ideal clients in ways that are more genuine, fulfilling, and effective.

    Meg Atteberry is a full-time content writer and SEO queen at Copywriting with Fox. Her mission is to help women stop hustling on socials and start selling passively with SEO-rich copy that magnetizes your ideal client.

    When she’s not out shredding the patriarchy, you can find her writing over at Fox in the Forest – the most popular Colorado travel blog on the web.

    Jaz Broughton is on a mission to empower 10,000 ambitious individuals to create fulfilling, phenomenal and unlimited careers in the next 3 years. Through The Phenomenal Career podcast, her blog, and group and 1:1 coaching, Jaz will help you embrace your ambition with both hands instead of shame so you can reach your personal goals.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Real talk about the disconnect between post like and sales, and how many desirable leads you’re actually getting through social media.
    • Alternatives to social media that give potential clients a deeper understanding of your talents and experience.
    • How a strategic, thoughtful approach can help you transform from a constant content machine to a relationship-oriented client magnet.

    Where can you follow Meg Atteberry: 

    Website: www.copywritingwithfox.com 

    Where can you follow Jaz Broughton: 

    Website: https://justjaz.co/ 

    Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazbroughton/ & https://www.instagram.com/justjaz.co/

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    As business owners, we’re told that social media is THE WAY to attract and engage with clients. What if there were ways to reach people that demonstrate your actual expertise, rather than your ability to crank out content? This episode, our brilliant panelists share their strategies for reaching your ideal clients in ways that are more genuine, fulfilling, and effective.

    Meg Atteberry is a full-time content writer and SEO queen at Copywriting with Fox. Her mission is to help women stop hustling on socials and start selling passively with SEO-rich copy that magnetizes your ideal client.

    When she’s not out shredding the patriarchy, you can find her writing over at Fox in the Forest – the most popular Colorado travel blog on the web.

    Jaz Broughton is on a mission to empower 10,000 ambitious individuals to create fulfilling, phenomenal and unlimited careers in the next 3 years. Through The Phenomenal Career podcast, her blog, and group and 1:1 coaching, Jaz will help you embrace your ambition with both hands instead of shame so you can reach your personal goals.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Real talk about the disconnect between post like and sales, and how many desirable leads you’re actually getting through social media.
    • Alternatives to social media that give potential clients a deeper understanding of your talents and experience.
    • How a strategic, thoughtful approach can help you transform from a constant content machine to a relationship-oriented client magnet.

    Where can you follow Meg Atteberry: 

    Website: www.copywritingwithfox.com 

    Where can you follow Jaz Broughton: 

    Website: https://justjaz.co/ 

    Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazbroughton/ & https://www.instagram.com/justjaz.co/

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    31547c42-4476-42c3-a823-f1faf88ae8c9Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -040051:24falsefull209209    Myth #7: You Have to Convince and Manipulate People to Buy from YouMyth #7: You Have to Convince and Manipulate People to Buy from YouWhy do so many business owners believe we have to go all out to convince potential clients to work with us? What’s behind the indoctrination that makes sales calls feel like an ethical minefield? This week we are talking about how to show up in a genuine, honest way that eliminates the need for sleazy sales tactics.

    Laura Shook Guzman is back to help me unpack the myth that we have to convince and manipulate people to buy from us. This is a myth because we attract more people with ethical practices and being transparent in our sales process.  

    Laura is a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, coworking, and self-care. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to this podcast. 

    Together we are able to talk about the internal and external factors involved in building a successful business. 

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Why we feel so squeamish about selling, and how changing our approach can make a huge difference.
    • How to reframe sales and marketing as a positive thing, and set aside the salesperson role we don’t want to play anyway.
    • The ethical marketing principles that can help you be more intentional and selective about who you work with.
    • Grounding your sales and marketing in relationship-building rather than influence or manipulation.

    Where can you follow Laura: 

    Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

    Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    Why do so many business owners believe we have to go all out to convince potential clients to work with us? What’s behind the indoctrination that makes sales calls feel like an ethical minefield? This week we are talking about how to show up in a genuine, honest way that eliminates the need for sleazy sales tactics.

    Laura Shook Guzman is back to help me unpack the myth that we have to convince and manipulate people to buy from us. This is a myth because we attract more people with ethical practices and being transparent in our sales process.  

    Laura is a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, coworking, and self-care. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to this podcast. 

    Together we are able to talk about the internal and external factors involved in building a successful business. 

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Why we feel so squeamish about selling, and how changing our approach can make a huge difference.
    • How to reframe sales and marketing as a positive thing, and set aside the salesperson role we don’t want to play anyway.
    • The ethical marketing principles that can help you be more intentional and selective about who you work with.
    • Grounding your sales and marketing in relationship-building rather than influence or manipulation.

    Where can you follow Laura: 

    Website: https://www.consciousambition.com/ 

    Social: https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    bb7f48ae-8e13-4e67-ba3a-491e97d9596bTue, 20 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -040034:37falsefull208208    Myth #6: Being a White, Anti-Racist Business Requires Perfection or PerformanceMyth #6: Being a White, Anti-Racist Business Requires Perfection or PerformanceThis week, our business myth-busting series takes on a difficult but vital topic; does being an anti-racist business require perfection or empty performance? We talk to Dr. Sunshine Kamaloni about the work white business owners must do, internally and externally, to understand their role in white supremacy, and de-center whiteness in their thinking and their business practices.

    Sunshine Kamaloni, BA Hons, Ph.D., is a writer, speaker, unapologetic idealist, and advocate for a more feminine approach to social justice and equity. Her work aims to disrupt, question, and shift long-held narratives about justice in order to encourage new and more embodied ways of being in the world. Sunshine can help you learn to advocate for the things you’re passionate about in a way that is authentic to you and rooted in your feminine power.

    Join us as we discuss:

    • The importance of empathy, curiosity, and genuine desire in sustaining anti-racist practices.
    • How to embrace and overcome the fear of failure that keeps white business owners from stepping up.
    • Policies and practices that go beyond checking boxes to build a more equitable and just business.
    • Why anti-racism is a constant work in progress.

    Where can you follow Sunshine: 

    Website: https://sunshinekamaloni.com/ (sunshinekamaloni.com)

    Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinekamaloni/ (@sunshinekamaloni) 

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    This week, our business myth-busting series takes on a difficult but vital topic; does being an anti-racist business require perfection or empty performance? We talk to Dr. Sunshine Kamaloni about the work white business owners must do, internally and externally, to understand their role in white supremacy, and de-center whiteness in their thinking and their business practices.

    Sunshine Kamaloni, BA Hons, Ph.D., is a writer, speaker, unapologetic idealist, and advocate for a more feminine approach to social justice and equity. Her work aims to disrupt, question, and shift long-held narratives about justice in order to encourage new and more embodied ways of being in the world. Sunshine can help you learn to advocate for the things you’re passionate about in a way that is authentic to you and rooted in your feminine power.

    Join us as we discuss:

    • The importance of empathy, curiosity, and genuine desire in sustaining anti-racist practices.
    • How to embrace and overcome the fear of failure that keeps white business owners from stepping up.
    • Policies and practices that go beyond checking boxes to build a more equitable and just business.
    • Why anti-racism is a constant work in progress.

    Where can you follow Sunshine: 

    Website: https://sunshinekamaloni.com/ (sunshinekamaloni.com)

    Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinekamaloni/ (@sunshinekamaloni) 

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

    ]]>    ff61ca82-211f-4004-98aa-fc647712d02cTue, 13 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -040042:50falsefull207207    Myth #5: You are Just Not Working Hard EnoughMyth #5: You are Just Not Working Hard EnoughConsciously or not, too many of us are convinced that our success, and our value to the world, is directly tied to how busy we are. But that can’t be further from the truth. 

    You are inherently valuable. You are worthy of basic human needs like lunch breaks and a normal amount of sleep. Constantly sacrificing yourself for the sake of “hard work” is just not sustainable. So let’s change that. 

    Laura is back to talk about how this pernicious myth drives women to wear their burnout as a badge of honor, and feel lazy if they dare to rest. 

    When we dare to believe we are worthy of rest, we allow ourselves to: 

    > Recharge as needed 

    > Enjoy our social lives 

    > Engage with our home lives 

    > Work smarter with a fully rested brain

    For some of us, this is a hard concept to put into practice, it goes against everything we were taught about working! We were taught that pulling all-nighters, skipping meals, and ignoring our loved ones meant that we were working hard. It was seen as admirable even. 

    But nowadays we know for a fact that that kind of thinking causes more harm than good. We’re human beings! We need to rest, we need to recharge, and we need to be ok with that! You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to do the work you want to do. You can take care of yourself and still be successful. I know it's true because it’s been done before. 

    Let’s tackle this new way of thinking, one step at a time, with some help from our resident mental health professional Laura Shook Guzman. 

    Laura Shook Guzman, LMFT, is the CEO/Founder of https://www.consciousambition.com/ (Conscious Ambition), and a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, coworking, and self-care. 

    Laura is on a mission, connecting with people all over the world, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, sharing a powerful message about the value of founder mental health, collaborative work, and embodied living. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to her work.

    Where can you follow or work with Laura:

    IG:https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

    Twitter:https://twitter.com/LShookGuzman (@LShookGuzman)

    Website:http://www.laurashookguzman.com (www.laurashookguzman.com)

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Why we were taught that being busy is a signifier of status, wealth, and worth.
    • How outdated societal definitions of productivity undervalue the every day contributions of women.
    • How to find support, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your rest.
    • How to create sustainable systems and structures to separate your confidence from the hustle mentality. 
    • How to free your sense of self-worth from the pressures of the grind.

    Where can you follow Laura Shook Guzman: 

    Website: http://www.laurashookguzman.com (www.laurashookguzman.com)

    Social: IG:https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

    ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming OurselvesConsciously or not, too many of us are convinced that our success, and our value to the world, is directly tied to how busy we are. But that can’t be further from the truth. 

      You are inherently valuable. You are worthy of basic human needs like lunch breaks and a normal amount of sleep. Constantly sacrificing yourself for the sake of “hard work” is just not sustainable. So let’s change that. 

      Laura is back to talk about how this pernicious myth drives women to wear their burnout as a badge of honor, and feel lazy if they dare to rest. 

      When we dare to believe we are worthy of rest, we allow ourselves to: 

      > Recharge as needed 

      > Enjoy our social lives 

      > Engage with our home lives 

      > Work smarter with a fully rested brain

      For some of us, this is a hard concept to put into practice, it goes against everything we were taught about working! We were taught that pulling all-nighters, skipping meals, and ignoring our loved ones meant that we were working hard. It was seen as admirable even. 

      But nowadays we know for a fact that that kind of thinking causes more harm than good. We’re human beings! We need to rest, we need to recharge, and we need to be ok with that! You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to do the work you want to do. You can take care of yourself and still be successful. I know it's true because it’s been done before. 

      Let’s tackle this new way of thinking, one step at a time, with some help from our resident mental health professional Laura Shook Guzman. 

      Laura Shook Guzman, LMFT, is the CEO/Founder of https://www.consciousambition.com/ (Conscious Ambition), and a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, coworking, and self-care. 

      Laura is on a mission, connecting with people all over the world, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, sharing a powerful message about the value of founder mental health, collaborative work, and embodied living. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to her work.

      Where can you follow or work with Laura:

      IG:https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

      Twitter:https://twitter.com/LShookGuzman (@LShookGuzman)

      Website:http://www.laurashookguzman.com (www.laurashookguzman.com)

      Join us as we discuss: 

      • Why we were taught that being busy is a signifier of status, wealth, and worth.
      • How outdated societal definitions of productivity undervalue the every day contributions of women.
      • How to find support, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your rest.
      • How to create sustainable systems and structures to separate your confidence from the hustle mentality. 
      • How to free your sense of self-worth from the pressures of the grind.

      Where can you follow Laura Shook Guzman: 

      Website: http://www.laurashookguzman.com (www.laurashookguzman.com)

      Social: IG:https://www.instagram.com/consciousambition/ (@consciousambition)

      ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      b7e8766d-ea7b-4062-aae8-c881afe80786Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -040040:29falsefull206206Myth #4: You Have to Be an ExpertMyth #4: You Have to Be an ExpertI am so excited about this episode today as we are breaking down the myth that you have to be (and be seen as) an expert to succeed in business. I am honored to have Natalie Miller on as my special guest. She is an incredible mindset coach and woman activist.

      Together we unpack the concept of "expertise" and reframe it in a way that is more empowering, and honestly a huge relief! So many women are struggling with imposter syndrome because they believe they have to be someone else's definition of an expert before they can show the world their wisdom.

      Natalie Miller is a boldly feminist coach who helps evolutionary leaders break free from the golden cages they've achieved themselves into: the work, roles, relationships, and everyday lives that look lovely but feel confining. Coaching with Natalie, they learn to trust themselves to walk their talk, live generously, do what they really want, and get as BIG as they know they're meant to be. Get started with your feminist magic lessons on Natalie's weekly podcast, Mind Witchery. 

      Join us as we discuss: 

      • Whose perception determines who is really an expert
      • How can anyone tell us HOW to do something, and know that it is aligned with our values and goals?
      • How do we navigate the world when the world devalues our experience
      • And how do we show up for ourselves and honor our unique wisdom

      Where you can find more about Natalie: 

      Website: nataliekmiller.com

      Facebook: facebook.com/nataliekmiller

      More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      I am so excited about this episode today as we are breaking down the myth that you have to be (and be seen as) an expert to succeed in business. I am honored to have Natalie Miller on as my special guest. She is an incredible mindset coach and woman activist.

      Together we unpack the concept of "expertise" and reframe it in a way that is more empowering, and honestly a huge relief! So many women are struggling with imposter syndrome because they believe they have to be someone else's definition of an expert before they can show the world their wisdom.

      Natalie Miller is a boldly feminist coach who helps evolutionary leaders break free from the golden cages they've achieved themselves into: the work, roles, relationships, and everyday lives that look lovely but feel confining. Coaching with Natalie, they learn to trust themselves to walk their talk, live generously, do what they really want, and get as BIG as they know they're meant to be. Get started with your feminist magic lessons on Natalie's weekly podcast, Mind Witchery. 

      Join us as we discuss: 

      • Whose perception determines who is really an expert
      • How can anyone tell us HOW to do something, and know that it is aligned with our values and goals?
      • How do we navigate the world when the world devalues our experience
      • And how do we show up for ourselves and honor our unique wisdom

      Where you can find more about Natalie: 

      Website: nataliekmiller.com

      Facebook: facebook.com/nataliekmiller

      More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      474dc8d2-badd-477f-b36a-32a96544cee6Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -040038:41falsefull205205      Myth #3: Your Mental Health and Your Business Are Two Separate EntitiesMyth #3: Your Mental Health and Your Business Are Two Separate Entities‍We have already busted myths this season like Business Success (or Failure) is Connected to Our Worth and You Should Always be Focused on Business Growth. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to those episodes, click on the title names that are hyperlinked and it will lead you to that episode.   

      I am excited to have my friend Laura Shook Guzman back on this episode to discuss the myth that we can compartmentalize our mental health and our business. We believe as business owners and entrepreneurs that we can navigate through anything; we just need to work a little harder. And hey, if our mental health becomes an issue...just deal with it on the side. Laura and I discuss how that is not healthy or helpful.  

      For those who don’t know, Laura Shook Guzman, LMFT, she is the CEO/Founder of Conscious Ambition, is a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, coworking and self-care. Laura is on a mission, connecting with people all over the world, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, sharing a powerful message about the value of founder mental health, collaborative work and embodied living. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to her work. 

      Join us as we discuss: 

      • What happens to our business when we try to compartmentalize our mental health
      • The importance of recognizing when mental health starts affecting our business
      • How do we begin taking care of our mental health before we crash?
      • And what do we do if we have already hit a mental health crisis

      Where can you follow or work with Laura: 

      IG: @consciousambition

      Twitter: @LShookGuzman

      Website: www.laurashookguzman.com

      ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      ‍We have already busted myths this season like Business Success (or Failure) is Connected to Our Worth and You Should Always be Focused on Business Growth. If you didn’t get a chance to listen to those episodes, click on the title names that are hyperlinked and it will lead you to that episode.   

      I am excited to have my friend Laura Shook Guzman back on this episode to discuss the myth that we can compartmentalize our mental health and our business. We believe as business owners and entrepreneurs that we can navigate through anything; we just need to work a little harder. And hey, if our mental health becomes an issue...just deal with it on the side. Laura and I discuss how that is not healthy or helpful.  

      For those who don’t know, Laura Shook Guzman, LMFT, she is the CEO/Founder of Conscious Ambition, is a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, coworking and self-care. Laura is on a mission, connecting with people all over the world, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, sharing a powerful message about the value of founder mental health, collaborative work and embodied living. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to her work. 

      Join us as we discuss: 

      • What happens to our business when we try to compartmentalize our mental health
      • The importance of recognizing when mental health starts affecting our business
      • How do we begin taking care of our mental health before we crash?
      • And what do we do if we have already hit a mental health crisis

      Where can you follow or work with Laura: 

      IG: @consciousambition

      Twitter: @LShookGuzman

      Website: www.laurashookguzman.com

      ‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      0fb3addf-08d9-4a95-8ebd-be39d3d440adTue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -040039:11falsefull204204      Myth #2: You Should Always Be Focused on Business GrowthMyth #2: You Should Always Be Focused on Business GrowthOne of the greatest myths in business is that we should always be running after more money, more clients, more followers, and more validation. We believe that everything we do should be about growth, growth, growth! This myth not only leaves you exhausted, but is actually detrimental to your business growth.  

      In this episode, I brought on three amazing guests: Cass Ghiorse, Carolyn McCall, and Merrilee McCoy to debunk this myth and discuss how important it is to give yourself permission to breathe.

      More about our guests:

      Cass Ghiorse is a body integration teacher, breathwork facilitator and the founder of MIDLINE: a methodology that supports people in understanding and connecting to their core Self in essence and expression. 

      Carolyn McCall is a non-profit consultant and community program designer. She collaborates with women to gently magnify the value and impact in their programs to create more positive change in the world. 

      Merrilee McCoy is a creative, learning designer and storyteller. She creates and holds spaces for transformational learning in organizations - shifting workplace cultures to more inclusive spaces where people feel safe to be themselves.

      Join us as we debunk this myth that we always have to be growing our business. We also discuss: 

      1. Why we get hooked into the need to keep growing
      2. How being busy all the time is detrimental to our business
      3. The importance of giving yourself permission to have space in your business

      Where can you follow each of these women:

      Cass Ghisorse: 

      website: https://www.findyourmidline.com

      Instagram

      Carolyn McCall:

      website: www.lpmcompany.com.au

      LinkedIn

      Merrilee McCoy:

      website: www.merrilee.me

      LinkedIn 

      Instagram

      More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      One of the greatest myths in business is that we should always be running after more money, more clients, more followers, and more validation. We believe that everything we do should be about growth, growth, growth! This myth not only leaves you exhausted, but is actually detrimental to your business growth.  

      In this episode, I brought on three amazing guests: Cass Ghiorse, Carolyn McCall, and Merrilee McCoy to debunk this myth and discuss how important it is to give yourself permission to breathe.

      More about our guests:

      Cass Ghiorse is a body integration teacher, breathwork facilitator and the founder of MIDLINE: a methodology that supports people in understanding and connecting to their core Self in essence and expression. 

      Carolyn McCall is a non-profit consultant and community program designer. She collaborates with women to gently magnify the value and impact in their programs to create more positive change in the world. 

      Merrilee McCoy is a creative, learning designer and storyteller. She creates and holds spaces for transformational learning in organizations - shifting workplace cultures to more inclusive spaces where people feel safe to be themselves.

      Join us as we debunk this myth that we always have to be growing our business. We also discuss: 

      1. Why we get hooked into the need to keep growing
      2. How being busy all the time is detrimental to our business
      3. The importance of giving yourself permission to have space in your business

      Where can you follow each of these women:

      Cass Ghisorse: 

      website: https://www.findyourmidline.com

      Instagram

      Carolyn McCall:

      website: www.lpmcompany.com.au

      LinkedIn

      Merrilee McCoy:

      website: www.merrilee.me

      LinkedIn 

      Instagram

      More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      3483184c-f2fa-4cb5-8c0c-a55c6c4fda11Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -040050:39falsefull203203      Myth #1: Business Success (or Failure) is Connected to Your WorthMyth #1: Business Success (or Failure) is Connected to Your WorthIn this season, I will be busting business myths. The very first woman who is perfect to help me myth-bust in this season's first episode: Laura Shook Guzman! Together, we break down the myth that “Business Success (or Failure) is Connected to Our Worth.” Even if we don’t consciously say it, or it doesn’t come out in that way, we women may subconsciously believe that our worth is correlated with how well (or unwell) we are doing in our business.  

      For those who don’t know, Laura Shook Guzman, LMFT, is the CEO/Founder of Conscious Ambition, is a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, co-working and self-care. Laura is on a mission, connecting with people all over the world, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, sharing a powerful message about the value of founder mental health, collaborative work and embodied living. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to her work. 

      Join us as we karate chop this business myth and in addition discuss: 

      1. The importance of unhooking our worth to our business
      2. Measuring the value of our business and having more impact
      3. The power of awareness & how that can change everything

      Where can you follow or work with Laura: 

      IG: @consciousambition

      Twitter: @LShookGuzman

      Website: www.laurashookguzman.com

      ‍‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      In this season, I will be busting business myths. The very first woman who is perfect to help me myth-bust in this season's first episode: Laura Shook Guzman! Together, we break down the myth that “Business Success (or Failure) is Connected to Our Worth.” Even if we don’t consciously say it, or it doesn’t come out in that way, we women may subconsciously believe that our worth is correlated with how well (or unwell) we are doing in our business.  

      For those who don’t know, Laura Shook Guzman, LMFT, is the CEO/Founder of Conscious Ambition, is a thought leader for entrepreneurial mental health, co-working and self-care. Laura is on a mission, connecting with people all over the world, from entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, sharing a powerful message about the value of founder mental health, collaborative work and embodied living. As an accomplished psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and devoted community leader, Laura brings enormous expertise, insight, and energy to her work. 

      Join us as we karate chop this business myth and in addition discuss: 

      1. The importance of unhooking our worth to our business
      2. Measuring the value of our business and having more impact
      3. The power of awareness & how that can change everything

      Where can you follow or work with Laura: 

      IG: @consciousambition

      Twitter: @LShookGuzman

      Website: www.laurashookguzman.com

      ‍‍‍More Support for Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      4f4bdb0b-c2ba-4c01-baeb-41aca62ff793Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -040035:27falsefull202202      New Season Trailer!!! Why we are busting business myths this seasonNew Season Trailer!!! Why we are busting business myths this seasonHey, it's Sonya Stattman, host of Women in the Business Arena! If you caught our last episode, you will have some inkling that we are shifting this podcast. I have had the honor to do all 200 of the previous episodes with my amazing co-host Laura Shook Guzman and she will continue to be a regular guest but this season we’ll be mixing it up with other guests, panels and even a party.

      Our mission this season is to show you:

      • There is a different way to run your business.
      • One that aligns with your values not the traditional patriarchal values.
      • One that brings ease and doesn't require hustle.
      • One that focuses on ethical marketing and alternative ways to grow your business.
      • And we are going to spend the whole season busting myths.

      Get ready for our best season yet. And, of course, there are 200 episodes in our old seasons that you can dive into.

      Thank you for welcoming us into your ears, your hearts and your businesses. Be sure to subscribe, so you don't miss an episode. And for more just visit WomenInTheBusinessArena.com

      More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Hey, it's Sonya Stattman, host of Women in the Business Arena! If you caught our last episode, you will have some inkling that we are shifting this podcast. I have had the honor to do all 200 of the previous episodes with my amazing co-host Laura Shook Guzman and she will continue to be a regular guest but this season we’ll be mixing it up with other guests, panels and even a party.

      Our mission this season is to show you:

      • There is a different way to run your business.
      • One that aligns with your values not the traditional patriarchal values.
      • One that brings ease and doesn't require hustle.
      • One that focuses on ethical marketing and alternative ways to grow your business.
      • And we are going to spend the whole season busting myths.

      Get ready for our best season yet. And, of course, there are 200 episodes in our old seasons that you can dive into.

      Thank you for welcoming us into your ears, your hearts and your businesses. Be sure to subscribe, so you don't miss an episode. And for more just visit WomenInTheBusinessArena.com

      More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      9d244711-28a5-4918-bf23-ae70aa7f84c7Tue, 25 May 2021 01:00:00 -040003:46falsetrailer      You Can ALWAYS Change Your Mind (And Why WBA is Coming Back!)You Can ALWAYS Change Your Mind (And Why WBA is Coming Back!)We've got an announcement to make... Women in the Business Arena is coming back!

      I've made a lot of changes to my business and podcasts over the past year. Some things have worked, and some things haven't worked as well as I'd like. So in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and explaining what I've learned from totally pivoting my business & podcast in 2020. 

      Laura and I talk about the importance of growing & evolving in the right container and what you can expect from my podcasts going forward.

      If you're already subscribed, you'll get our new episodes as soon as we re-launch in June. :D 

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      We've got an announcement to make... Women in the Business Arena is coming back!

      I've made a lot of changes to my business and podcasts over the past year. Some things have worked, and some things haven't worked as well as I'd like. So in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and explaining what I've learned from totally pivoting my business & podcast in 2020. 

      Laura and I talk about the importance of growing & evolving in the right container and what you can expect from my podcasts going forward.

      If you're already subscribed, you'll get our new episodes as soon as we re-launch in June. :D 

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      6de4c9ad-1235-49c9-be1f-d94f406262a7Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -040031:52falsefull201201      Celebrating 200 Episodes of Women in the Business Arena!Celebrating 200 Episodes of Women in the Business Arena!We are celebrating 200 episodes of Women in the Business Arena! Laura and I are talking about our all-time favorite episodes of the podcast, our most-downloaded episodes, and what we've learned about business in the past four years of podcasting.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      We are celebrating 200 episodes of Women in the Business Arena! Laura and I are talking about our all-time favorite episodes of the podcast, our most-downloaded episodes, and what we've learned about business in the past four years of podcasting.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      c812b69e-41e3-4cb8-8964-fa7ca0a7c9e6Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -040036:26falsefull200200      Being More Embodied in Your Business so You can Feel Less Anxious and Overwhelmed (Throwback)Being More Embodied in Your Business so You can Feel Less Anxious and Overwhelmed (Throwback)It is no secret that work brings all sorts of stressors with it, especially if you juggle a business with everything else life needs from you. Spending more time in your body and integrating your experiences is a great way to lessen overwhelm and anxiety - but how? In this throwback episode, Laura and I explore the power of embodiment in business.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      It is no secret that work brings all sorts of stressors with it, especially if you juggle a business with everything else life needs from you. Spending more time in your body and integrating your experiences is a great way to lessen overwhelm and anxiety - but how? In this throwback episode, Laura and I explore the power of embodiment in business.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      998c01b5-c447-46f1-93de-ef107f7667b9Sun, 21 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -040035:32falsefull199199      Finding & Curating Communities That Hold & Elevate UsFinding & Curating Communities That Hold & Elevate UsLaura and I are exploring something near and dear to both of our hearts today: community. We met in a community and have both built many over the years, but what makes a truly excellent, supportive community? How do we balance giving and receiving? And how do we find (or build) the communities that really hold and uplift us? We're talking about all that and more!

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Laura and I are exploring something near and dear to both of our hearts today: community. We met in a community and have both built many over the years, but what makes a truly excellent, supportive community? How do we balance giving and receiving? And how do we find (or build) the communities that really hold and uplift us? We're talking about all that and more!

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      1aef7ced-2100-4176-9f55-cdc2d801a2ddMon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -040037:29falsefull198198      Re-defining Wealth & Aligning it With Your Deepest Values (Throwback)Re-defining Wealth & Aligning it With Your Deepest Values (Throwback)How we relate to money is intrinsically tied to how we value ourselves, our work, and our contributions to the world. In this throwback episode, Laura and I examine our relationship with money & redefine "wealth" on our own terms. This is some of the most important work we can do as business owners.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      How we relate to money is intrinsically tied to how we value ourselves, our work, and our contributions to the world. In this throwback episode, Laura and I examine our relationship with money & redefine "wealth" on our own terms. This is some of the most important work we can do as business owners.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      45863439-098d-497d-b469-1d3a09143043Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -040027:40falsefull197197      A Feminine Strategy for Creating Space in Your BusinessA Feminine Strategy for Creating Space in Your BusinessThere is so much pressure to create the perfect "strategy" for your business, but often the most impactful thing we can do is create more space. Laura and I talk about why creating & guarding your space for imagination, rest & integration is some of the best time you'll ever spend on your business.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      There is so much pressure to create the perfect "strategy" for your business, but often the most impactful thing we can do is create more space. Laura and I talk about why creating & guarding your space for imagination, rest & integration is some of the best time you'll ever spend on your business.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      6eb094cf-6073-4607-aab9-bc9cb7d4ab8aMon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -040030:41falsefull196196      How Do We Create and Embody a Bigger Vision? (Throwback)How Do We Create and Embody a Bigger Vision? (Throwback)In this throwback episode, we're revisiting an episode about creating & embodying a bigger vision for your business. We take so much action in business, but to ensure we are going in the right direction, sometimes we need to slow down & reassess the vision we want to bring to life.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      In this throwback episode, we're revisiting an episode about creating & embodying a bigger vision for your business. We take so much action in business, but to ensure we are going in the right direction, sometimes we need to slow down & reassess the vision we want to bring to life.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      08611ee0-51e4-417e-8a8d-69c8fcb5f215Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040039:10falsefull195195      A Huge Thank You and A New PodcastA Huge Thank You and A New PodcastLaura & I have had so many incredible conversations on this show over the past four years. As we transition into a new era of business, life and podcasting, we wanted to pause, say thank you to all of our wonderful listeners and remember why we started this show in the first place. 

      In this episode we’re chatting about how we started this journey and what we’ve learned from creating 193 episodes of Women in the Business Arena. We talk about the importance of having unfiltered conversations, learning to trust our voices & expertise, and what’s coming up next for us in the world of podcasting.

      Make sure you check out The Feminine Lens podcast- you can find it wherever you listen to podcasts!™

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Laura & I have had so many incredible conversations on this show over the past four years. As we transition into a new era of business, life and podcasting, we wanted to pause, say thank you to all of our wonderful listeners and remember why we started this show in the first place. 

      In this episode we’re chatting about how we started this journey and what we’ve learned from creating 193 episodes of Women in the Business Arena. We talk about the importance of having unfiltered conversations, learning to trust our voices & expertise, and what’s coming up next for us in the world of podcasting.

      Make sure you check out The Feminine Lens podcast- you can find it wherever you listen to podcasts!™

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      917f2c0f-17ea-4010-8687-9fbd8838dbafMon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040026:37falsefull193193      Processing 2020 and Stepping Away from Business Over the HolidaysProcessing 2020 and Stepping Away from Business Over the HolidaysIn this episode Laura and I talk through how we can integrate everything 2020 has thrown at us and why that process will help us move into 2021 feeling reinvigorated. We chat about why you don’t necessarily need to feel grateful for everything that’s happened and why it’s so important to slow down over the holidays.

      We also dive into the role of space for the envisioning process and how you can start to make space to dream up new ideas for next year. I hope you create the time to really rest over the holiday season - you deserve it! <3

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      In this episode Laura and I talk through how we can integrate everything 2020 has thrown at us and why that process will help us move into 2021 feeling reinvigorated. We chat about why you don’t necessarily need to feel grateful for everything that’s happened and why it’s so important to slow down over the holidays.

      We also dive into the role of space for the envisioning process and how you can start to make space to dream up new ideas for next year. I hope you create the time to really rest over the holiday season - you deserve it! <3

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      fec3540c-c8fa-42b5-a559-c423aed7103cMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040031:22falsefull192192      Operate in Your Natural Flow (Step 5) for a Simple & Successful BusinessOperate in Your Natural Flow (Step 5) for a Simple & Successful BusinessWe're wrapping up our five-part series on building a simple & successful business this week! And step five ties everything together beautifully: operating your business in alignment with your natural flow. Laura and I talk about why we have to carve out "nothing time," how to get in touch with your natural flow, and why it's so important to protect your capacity if you want to run a sustainable and simple business.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      We're wrapping up our five-part series on building a simple & successful business this week! And step five ties everything together beautifully: operating your business in alignment with your natural flow. Laura and I talk about why we have to carve out "nothing time," how to get in touch with your natural flow, and why it's so important to protect your capacity if you want to run a sustainable and simple business.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      19c30225-7be8-40d6-ac63-55f655bafd2fMon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040031:54falsefull191191      Introducing The Feminine Lens™Introducing The Feminine Lens™I have a super-special preview for you this week on Women in the Business Arena… You get to be the first to hear episode 1 of my brand new podcast, The Feminine Lens™! The show officially launches later this week on December 8th, but I wanted you to experience this show before everyone else. :D 

      Episode 1 of The Feminine Lens™ combines the amazing business conversations you’re used to hearing on Women in the Business Arena with a new format - I’m interviewing three of my lovely clients about what they’ve learned operating their business with a feminine approach.

      We talk about the differences between masculine and feminine approaches to business, developing trust in yourself as a business owner and how the feminine approach can help you align your work with who you really are.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      I have a super-special preview for you this week on Women in the Business Arena… You get to be the first to hear episode 1 of my brand new podcast, The Feminine Lens™! The show officially launches later this week on December 8th, but I wanted you to experience this show before everyone else. :D 

      Episode 1 of The Feminine Lens™ combines the amazing business conversations you’re used to hearing on Women in the Business Arena with a new format - I’m interviewing three of my lovely clients about what they’ve learned operating their business with a feminine approach.

      We talk about the differences between masculine and feminine approaches to business, developing trust in yourself as a business owner and how the feminine approach can help you align your work with who you really are.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      d9336a1b-93ac-45f7-89b7-b1a5015dd84eMon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040046:30falsefull190190      Follow the Proper Sequence of Growth (Step 4) for a Simple & Successful BusinessFollow the Proper Sequence of Growth (Step 4) for a Simple & Successful BusinessI'm flying solo today to talk to you about Step 4 for creating a streamlined, successful business: following the proper sequence for growth. I have developed and evolved a business growth sequence over the past twenty years. It works because it makes sure you're building on top of a solid foundation, aligning your business with your strengths, and putting your energy to the business activities that matter most. 

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      I'm flying solo today to talk to you about Step 4 for creating a streamlined, successful business: following the proper sequence for growth. I have developed and evolved a business growth sequence over the past twenty years. It works because it makes sure you're building on top of a solid foundation, aligning your business with your strengths, and putting your energy to the business activities that matter most. 

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      1ad5f313-6e2e-4bc6-9364-ce2f966e60c5Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040024:10falsefull189189      Focus on Sales over Marketing (Step 3) for a Simple & Successful BusinessFocus on Sales over Marketing (Step 3) for a Simple & Successful BusinessLet's dig into Step 3 for building a simple & successful business: focusing on sales over marketing. A lot of people don't know the difference and don't realize that sales is the more important of the two. We will clarify why sales is where you should put your focus, talk about how you can get better at selling, and show you why this approach is so much simpler than doing tons of marketing.

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      ]]>      Let's dig into Step 3 for building a simple & successful business: focusing on sales over marketing. A lot of people don't know the difference and don't realize that sales is the more important of the two. We will clarify why sales is where you should put your focus, talk about how you can get better at selling, and show you why this approach is so much simpler than doing tons of marketing.

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      ]]>      897d43be-08cc-422b-9e82-ff4d88d695aaMon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040032:49falsefull188188      Design Deliberately (Step 2) for a Simple & Successful BusinessDesign Deliberately (Step 2) for a Simple & Successful BusinessLast week we started exploring how to build a simple & streamlined business. The first step is to explore our issues around worthiness & reclaim our desire. 

      This time we’re digging into step two: designing your streamlined business. Designing a business that is simple and aligned with who we are & what we want is going to lay the foundation for more ease and fulfillment in our work. 

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      ]]>      Last week we started exploring how to build a simple & streamlined business. The first step is to explore our issues around worthiness & reclaim our desire. 

      This time we’re digging into step two: designing your streamlined business. Designing a business that is simple and aligned with who we are & what we want is going to lay the foundation for more ease and fulfillment in our work. 

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

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      ]]>      4585e6d5-1035-4d24-ab3e-d898996ed2c7Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040033:22falsefull187187      Know Your Worth (Step 1) for a Simple & Successful BusinessKnow Your Worth (Step 1) for a Simple & Successful BusinessToday Laura and I are kicking off a five-part series walking you through the process I use to help my clients streamline their businesses. We are starting by looking at our feelings of worthiness and why they are the ultimate foundation for our business. If we want to simplify, we need to dig deep first.

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      ]]>      Today Laura and I are kicking off a five-part series walking you through the process I use to help my clients streamline their businesses. We are starting by looking at our feelings of worthiness and why they are the ultimate foundation for our business. If we want to simplify, we need to dig deep first.

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

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      ]]>      7803330a-dadb-4689-8d6b-2c95b4574460Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040031:03falsefull186186      Reclaiming Your VoiceReclaiming Your VoiceAre you connected with your own voice, or are you suppressing it? I've been exploring this topic with my clients lately, and across the board I'm finding every single woman has had her voice suppressed in some way - first by society, and then by herself. In this episode we're exploring the power of reclaiming your innate voice and how it can dramatically reshape your business, your activism and your life. 

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      ]]>      Are you connected with your own voice, or are you suppressing it? I've been exploring this topic with my clients lately, and across the board I'm finding every single woman has had her voice suppressed in some way - first by society, and then by herself. In this episode we're exploring the power of reclaiming your innate voice and how it can dramatically reshape your business, your activism and your life. 

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      ]]>      847a810b-0789-4b83-a7fb-66add8ba3d6fMon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040033:35falsefull185185      Staying Motivated to Show Up in the Midst of Collective AnxietyStaying Motivated to Show Up in the Midst of Collective AnxietyWhen there's a lot going on in the world, it can be easy to lose the motivation to show up in our businesses & lives. But there are some simple things we can do to ground ourselves in times of collective anxiety that will allow us to stand up for what we believe in, participate in society's important conversations, and keep moving our businesses forward too. 

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      ]]>      When there's a lot going on in the world, it can be easy to lose the motivation to show up in our businesses & lives. But there are some simple things we can do to ground ourselves in times of collective anxiety that will allow us to stand up for what we believe in, participate in society's important conversations, and keep moving our businesses forward too. 

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      ]]>      36f03f60-4e80-455d-a5ba-9b425b04b5b7Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -040037:08falsefull184184      How to Start Streamlining Your Business (and Why You Need to!)How to Start Streamlining Your Business (and Why You Need to!)Our businesses need streamlining and FOCUS. That means I want you to have ONE business, ONE target market, and ONE service. Multi-passionate people, I can hear you saying, "What?!" But I promise this advice will help you, too.

      Laura (a multi-passionate entrepreneur herself!) and I are breaking down exactly why you need to streamline your business and where to start.

      We talk about going all in, how focus can actually increase your creativity, and how you can tune into your body to figure out which passion you should follow now.

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      ]]>      Our businesses need streamlining and FOCUS. That means I want you to have ONE business, ONE target market, and ONE service. Multi-passionate people, I can hear you saying, "What?!" But I promise this advice will help you, too.

      Laura (a multi-passionate entrepreneur herself!) and I are breaking down exactly why you need to streamline your business and where to start.

      We talk about going all in, how focus can actually increase your creativity, and how you can tune into your body to figure out which passion you should follow now.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      ]]>      113f718d-c0a2-4d06-bbc0-f03c71e70b4dSun, 18 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -040028:13falsefull183183      Becoming Untamed & Embracing Your True NatureBecoming Untamed & Embracing Your True NatureUntamed has been everywhere this year and I finally picked up a copy. If you haven’t seen it, it’s Glennon Doyle’s latest book and an exploration of the ways women are suppressed by society and themselves.

      Laura and I really dig into the idea of becoming “untamed” in this episode. We talk about our resistance to the word “wild,” how we can embrace our true nature, and how patriarchy works to keep us within predetermined boxes.

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      ]]>      Untamed has been everywhere this year and I finally picked up a copy. If you haven’t seen it, it’s Glennon Doyle’s latest book and an exploration of the ways women are suppressed by society and themselves.

      Laura and I really dig into the idea of becoming “untamed” in this episode. We talk about our resistance to the word “wild,” how we can embrace our true nature, and how patriarchy works to keep us within predetermined boxes.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      ]]>      ee2c5ab8-b80e-4ab9-9494-2ef5a5244423Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -040029:17falsefull182182      Using Our Triggers as Tools for Self-ReflectionUsing Our Triggers as Tools for Self-ReflectionThis year has been full of emotional tests. On top of normal life and all its usual highs and lows, we are still navigating a global pandemic, upended routines, and changing norms around our relationships. 

      We wanted to explore triggers on this week’s episode because many of us have been triggered more than usual lately. 

      Laura does a beautiful job guiding much of this conversation as we define triggers and talk about what they can teach us. 

      We also share a few recommendations for how to handle triggers when they arise and how to build a compassionate, reflective relationship around them.

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      ]]>      This year has been full of emotional tests. On top of normal life and all its usual highs and lows, we are still navigating a global pandemic, upended routines, and changing norms around our relationships. 

      We wanted to explore triggers on this week’s episode because many of us have been triggered more than usual lately. 

      Laura does a beautiful job guiding much of this conversation as we define triggers and talk about what they can teach us. 

      We also share a few recommendations for how to handle triggers when they arise and how to build a compassionate, reflective relationship around them.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      ]]>      70cd9212-da8f-40c1-8529-b2c9effe6c75Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:00:00 -040026:54falsefull181181      Stop Tamping Down Your True SelfStop Tamping Down Your True SelfThis week Laura and I are really digging into the idea of bold, direct, honest business communication. We talk about bringing integrity and authenticity back to the core of our conversations with clients new and old. 

      We talk about what it means to find your own unique voice, how to start uncovering the conditioning that keeps our voices small, and why stillness and contemplation are key to bringing the truth back into business.

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      ]]>      This week Laura and I are really digging into the idea of bold, direct, honest business communication. We talk about bringing integrity and authenticity back to the core of our conversations with clients new and old. 

      We talk about what it means to find your own unique voice, how to start uncovering the conditioning that keeps our voices small, and why stillness and contemplation are key to bringing the truth back into business.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      ]]>      881dcd74-8e7d-461d-9c18-5bcb87ae0691Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -040029:27falsefull180180      Intrinsic Leadership (Part 2): Made for Women Reluctant to LeadIntrinsic Leadership (Part 2): Made for Women Reluctant to LeadLast week Laura and I explored some of the things that keep women from stepping into true leadership. We talked about the habit of over-owning, the conditioning of the patriarchy, and the ways we choose to perpetuate these patterns. 

      This week we want to explore the next step: becoming embodied, intrinsic leaders. How do we let go of over-delivering? How do we step back into ourselves? How do we create a totally new leadership model that encourages women to fully embrace themselves?

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      ]]>      Last week Laura and I explored some of the things that keep women from stepping into true leadership. We talked about the habit of over-owning, the conditioning of the patriarchy, and the ways we choose to perpetuate these patterns. 

      This week we want to explore the next step: becoming embodied, intrinsic leaders. How do we let go of over-delivering? How do we step back into ourselves? How do we create a totally new leadership model that encourages women to fully embrace themselves?

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      ]]>      d17d7500-7fb6-496e-bfa0-f008bc054ba6Sun, 20 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -040029:04falsefull179179      Intrinsic Leadership (Part 1): Made for Women Reluctant to LeadIntrinsic Leadership (Part 1): Made for Women Reluctant to LeadTraditional models of leadership are not built for women. Women think that they will have to over-deliver and over-own more than they already are. They think leadership will be a drain on their already limited time and energy.

      I think it is time for a completely new way to look at leadership. We need leaders that are driven from within, who are standing in their power and grounded in themselves. We need to reject broken masculine models, heal our wounds and step into intrinsic leadership.

      We are tackling this juicy topic in a two-part series and in part one we’re exposing all the things that keep women in reluctant leadership.

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      ]]>      Traditional models of leadership are not built for women. Women think that they will have to over-deliver and over-own more than they already are. They think leadership will be a drain on their already limited time and energy.

      I think it is time for a completely new way to look at leadership. We need leaders that are driven from within, who are standing in their power and grounded in themselves. We need to reject broken masculine models, heal our wounds and step into intrinsic leadership.

      We are tackling this juicy topic in a two-part series and in part one we’re exposing all the things that keep women in reluctant leadership.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      ]]>      f3ea8944-b04e-4865-83d0-9c524a5ca756Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -040029:33falsefull178178      Embrace Your Natural Cycles for More Success & FreedomEmbrace Your Natural Cycles for More Success & FreedomI am a big believer in following your natural rhythm in both life and business. I know that I have very distinct periods of activity and output versus periods of rest and contemplation. When I fully embrace this push and pull, I am more likely to feel grounded and work in my genius. When I get pulled out of this rhythm, it is a lot harder for me to get anything done or feel good while doing it. 

      That’s what Laura and I are digging into this week as we discuss our own natural cycles and how we honor them. We also talk about how today’s business environment (and the world) tries to get us to be constantly “on” and how we can resist this pressure.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      I am a big believer in following your natural rhythm in both life and business. I know that I have very distinct periods of activity and output versus periods of rest and contemplation. When I fully embrace this push and pull, I am more likely to feel grounded and work in my genius. When I get pulled out of this rhythm, it is a lot harder for me to get anything done or feel good while doing it. 

      That’s what Laura and I are digging into this week as we discuss our own natural cycles and how we honor them. We also talk about how today’s business environment (and the world) tries to get us to be constantly “on” and how we can resist this pressure.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      ]]>      95ebc902-1555-4917-aa29-3aaa7d87ed27Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -040027:59falsefull177177      Hire the Team that Will Take YOU to the Next LevelHire the Team that Will Take YOU to the Next LevelI have made huge strides in the way I think about hiring. I am connecting with the people I really need in my business and getting things off my plate that I don’t want to do - and I am doing it all in a way that feels great. 

      I didn’t used to feel this way about hiring at all. I thought building a team would be exhausting and time consuming, and I was worried about giving up control over every little aspect of my business. But as I have grown and dreamed up bigger dreams for my business, I have realized that business is ultimately not designed to be done alone. If I want to have the impact I know I am capable of having, I need help.

      In this episode Laura and I are talking all about hiring, and not just for business but for life in general. We talk about how to find the right people instead of accepting whatever opportunities or people come our way, and how to trust ourselves enough to know the difference.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      I have made huge strides in the way I think about hiring. I am connecting with the people I really need in my business and getting things off my plate that I don’t want to do - and I am doing it all in a way that feels great. 

      I didn’t used to feel this way about hiring at all. I thought building a team would be exhausting and time consuming, and I was worried about giving up control over every little aspect of my business. But as I have grown and dreamed up bigger dreams for my business, I have realized that business is ultimately not designed to be done alone. If I want to have the impact I know I am capable of having, I need help.

      In this episode Laura and I are talking all about hiring, and not just for business but for life in general. We talk about how to find the right people instead of accepting whatever opportunities or people come our way, and how to trust ourselves enough to know the difference.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      ]]>      e68da2c9-917c-476b-a313-d180d400aae1Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -040033:33falsefull176176      Being the True CEO of Your BusinessBeing the True CEO of Your BusinessDo you think of yourself as the CEO of your business? I know for me “CEO” used to sound too… big. Or complicated. Or stressful. It sounded like the opposite of what I wanted my business to be.

      But recently I have been playing with the idea that I can and should see myself as the CEO of my business, and that I get to decide what that means to me. I don’t have to follow the blueprint of CEOs we see in our lives and in the media - I can be a CEO that aligns with her own values and her own strengths and so carves her own path.

      Laura and I are digging into what it takes to become the CEO that you and your business really need and why we as women need to step into this kind of leadership.

      I talk about why I always thought that I wanted a small business and what has changed my mind lately, and Laura shares a bit about the sheer creative power we can access when we start to think of ourselves as a true CEO. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Do you think of yourself as the CEO of your business? I know for me “CEO” used to sound too… big. Or complicated. Or stressful. It sounded like the opposite of what I wanted my business to be.

      But recently I have been playing with the idea that I can and should see myself as the CEO of my business, and that I get to decide what that means to me. I don’t have to follow the blueprint of CEOs we see in our lives and in the media - I can be a CEO that aligns with her own values and her own strengths and so carves her own path.

      Laura and I are digging into what it takes to become the CEO that you and your business really need and why we as women need to step into this kind of leadership.

      I talk about why I always thought that I wanted a small business and what has changed my mind lately, and Laura shares a bit about the sheer creative power we can access when we start to think of ourselves as a true CEO. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      ]]>      33ee6e3d-53cb-4410-883a-6b29939e33afSun, 23 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -040029:18falsefull175175      How to Come Up for Air and Avoid Burnout in Stressful TimesHow to Come Up for Air and Avoid Burnout in Stressful TimesUsually our lives are made up of patterns that ebb and flow. As a business owner, things in your business may rise and fall by the month or the quarter. But this year has thrown all of our regular cycles and routines up into the air and sent us scrambling to make new ones. All that scrambling has meant many of us have been “on” for months now, and that we haven’t come up for air or taken the breaks we normally would.

      Whether you have been feeling stuck and stagnant or you have been running nonstop, it is time to do the opposite. This episode is all about disrupting whatever routine you have developed lately and checking in with what you really need.

      Laura and I talk about burnout, staycations, and why each of us needs to come up for air right now. We chat about reconnecting with our bigger visions and why this is the fuel we need to keep moving forward and build a new future for us all.

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      ]]>      Usually our lives are made up of patterns that ebb and flow. As a business owner, things in your business may rise and fall by the month or the quarter. But this year has thrown all of our regular cycles and routines up into the air and sent us scrambling to make new ones. All that scrambling has meant many of us have been “on” for months now, and that we haven’t come up for air or taken the breaks we normally would.

      Whether you have been feeling stuck and stagnant or you have been running nonstop, it is time to do the opposite. This episode is all about disrupting whatever routine you have developed lately and checking in with what you really need.

      Laura and I talk about burnout, staycations, and why each of us needs to come up for air right now. We chat about reconnecting with our bigger visions and why this is the fuel we need to keep moving forward and build a new future for us all.

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      ]]>      b6790c4b-6b4a-414f-9418-e2a3f37dbac3Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -040033:19falsefull174174      Redesign Everything for Your Strengths and Forget Your WeaknessesRedesign Everything for Your Strengths and Forget Your WeaknessesThis year has made it clear that we need to rethink so much about our lives and communities. And I know that in a lot of ways this is scary, but I think it provides us with a huge opportunity, too. 

      Now is the time to dig into our deepest desires and bring them to life. Now is the time to release old patterns and make room for new ones. Now is the time to tap into our strengths without self-consciousness or fear and let go of our “weaknesses”. 

      In this week’s episode Laura and I are talking all about why we need to redesign absolutely everything. We’re also discussing the weight women often feel to compensate for our “weaknesses” and why we should simply focus on our strengths and ask others to help us fill in the gaps.

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      ]]>      This year has made it clear that we need to rethink so much about our lives and communities. And I know that in a lot of ways this is scary, but I think it provides us with a huge opportunity, too. 

      Now is the time to dig into our deepest desires and bring them to life. Now is the time to release old patterns and make room for new ones. Now is the time to tap into our strengths without self-consciousness or fear and let go of our “weaknesses”. 

      In this week’s episode Laura and I are talking all about why we need to redesign absolutely everything. We’re also discussing the weight women often feel to compensate for our “weaknesses” and why we should simply focus on our strengths and ask others to help us fill in the gaps.

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      ]]>      ebc8529d-01fe-4e64-b09d-b58c121b4edbSun, 09 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -040027:57falsefull173173      RECLAIM 2020 – It Can Be the Year You Changed EverythingRECLAIM 2020 - It Can Be the Year You Changed Everything2020 has been one of the most challenging years I have ever faced, and I think this rings true for so many of us. This year has seen all kinds of upheaval and loss already. But it has also seen some much needed truths come to light, including the fact that we need to embrace a new way of doing business and that our society needs to examine its many open wounds. 

      I think the time has come for us to reclaim 2020. Although so many of our plans haven’t come to fruition, we can pivot and turn this year into one of the best ever. We can align ourselves with our strengths and our values. We can choose to tap into our internal power and create what we really desire. 

      Laura and I are talking all about how we can reclaim 2020 in this episode and where we can start. We dive into the power of choice in challenging circumstances, why we need to give our desires more space to shape our businesses, and why desire has such an infectious, positive energy. This is a really juicy topic and related to something I’m very excited to be launching soon - I can’t wait to see how we all reclaim 2020!

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      ]]>      2020 has been one of the most challenging years I have ever faced, and I think this rings true for so many of us. This year has seen all kinds of upheaval and loss already. But it has also seen some much needed truths come to light, including the fact that we need to embrace a new way of doing business and that our society needs to examine its many open wounds. 

      I think the time has come for us to reclaim 2020. Although so many of our plans haven’t come to fruition, we can pivot and turn this year into one of the best ever. We can align ourselves with our strengths and our values. We can choose to tap into our internal power and create what we really desire. 

      Laura and I are talking all about how we can reclaim 2020 in this episode and where we can start. We dive into the power of choice in challenging circumstances, why we need to give our desires more space to shape our businesses, and why desire has such an infectious, positive energy. This is a really juicy topic and related to something I’m very excited to be launching soon - I can’t wait to see how we all reclaim 2020!

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      ]]>      3589a1f4-ef78-45dc-9952-c74592178885Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -040032:06falsefull172172      To Make More Money, You Must Embrace EaseTo Make More Money, You Must Embrace EaseWe are brought up to believe that we are not worthy in our ease.

      As I was chatting with Laura this week for the podcast, that phrase leapt out at both of us. I think it is a perfect description of the default mindset so many of us are using to run our businesses. We think that our relaxation and ease are worthless and that we are only worthy when we are working ourselves to the bone to earn every penny.

      This scarcity mindset is instilled in many of us when we are young and reinforced as we grow up. But when we hustle like this, we cut ourselves off from some of the most vital forces in our lives: our capacity to imagine, to create, to innovate and to connect. 

      In this conversation Laura and I talk about why we need to stop over-owning in our businesses and focus on our zones of genius. We discuss the impact of hustle on our brains and bodies and why ease is the antidote for so many of the problems we face as entrepreneurs. 

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      ]]>      We are brought up to believe that we are not worthy in our ease.

      As I was chatting with Laura this week for the podcast, that phrase leapt out at both of us. I think it is a perfect description of the default mindset so many of us are using to run our businesses. We think that our relaxation and ease are worthless and that we are only worthy when we are working ourselves to the bone to earn every penny.

      This scarcity mindset is instilled in many of us when we are young and reinforced as we grow up. But when we hustle like this, we cut ourselves off from some of the most vital forces in our lives: our capacity to imagine, to create, to innovate and to connect. 

      In this conversation Laura and I talk about why we need to stop over-owning in our businesses and focus on our zones of genius. We discuss the impact of hustle on our brains and bodies and why ease is the antidote for so many of the problems we face as entrepreneurs. 

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      ]]>      051d7b00-49bd-45a4-b08a-a837af941833Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -040031:47falsefull171171      STOP Overcomplicating Your Business and LifeSTOP Overcomplicating Your Business and LifeI have been in business for several decades now and I have seen quite a few marketing trends and strategies come and go. But one that has been really persistent has been the layered, ladder-like approach that so many online business experts and marketers have been selling to people for years. 

      This approach is not only tired, but it is off-base for so many of the people it is being sold to. It doesn’t promote ease or connection - it just fosters confusion and is a waste of time for you and your customer.

      In this episode Laura and I are talking about how business has gotten so complicated and how people make money when they make things harder than they need to be. We discuss marketing and why small businesses don’t need to borrow big companies’ tactics, and we chat about how we can create more ease and simplicity in our businesses.

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      ]]>      I have been in business for several decades now and I have seen quite a few marketing trends and strategies come and go. But one that has been really persistent has been the layered, ladder-like approach that so many online business experts and marketers have been selling to people for years. 

      This approach is not only tired, but it is off-base for so many of the people it is being sold to. It doesn’t promote ease or connection - it just fosters confusion and is a waste of time for you and your customer.

      In this episode Laura and I are talking about how business has gotten so complicated and how people make money when they make things harder than they need to be. We discuss marketing and why small businesses don’t need to borrow big companies’ tactics, and we chat about how we can create more ease and simplicity in our businesses.

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      ]]>      bd63b001-99e2-4574-ac57-5dfa6c8728f2Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -040029:22falsefull170170      Re-defining Wealth & Aligning it With Your Deepest ValuesRe-defining Wealth & Aligning it With Your Deepest ValuesLaura and I wanted to explore some of the ideas and expectations around wealth and dig into different approaches to abundance in this week’s episode. We *are* talking about money - we can’t just think about wealth in terms of spiritual wealth or having a wealth of love. How we relate to money is intrinsically tied to how we value ourselves, our businesses, and our contributions to the world. 

      We chat about some of the practical things we have been playing with to broaden our definition of wealth too, including some of the questions we have been asking ourselves, why you should surround yourself with people who have abundant mindsets, and how to start noticing the abundance/scarcity lens you are applying every day. 

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      ]]>      Laura and I wanted to explore some of the ideas and expectations around wealth and dig into different approaches to abundance in this week’s episode. We *are* talking about money - we can’t just think about wealth in terms of spiritual wealth or having a wealth of love. How we relate to money is intrinsically tied to how we value ourselves, our businesses, and our contributions to the world. 

      We chat about some of the practical things we have been playing with to broaden our definition of wealth too, including some of the questions we have been asking ourselves, why you should surround yourself with people who have abundant mindsets, and how to start noticing the abundance/scarcity lens you are applying every day. 

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      ]]>      e295821c-6027-4441-8890-c2d5df43cd5cSun, 12 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -040027:46falsefull169169      Cracking Illusion to Get to the TruthCracking Illusion to Get to the TruthLately I have been reflecting a lot on the many shifts our world is going through. I have been learning and integrating so much, some days it has felt like I have completely reshuffled my brain, body and being in light of all that I have realized in the past few months. 

      For those of us with a variety of privileges, there has been a pretty veneer covering up the racism, sexism, and other inequalities that are reality for so many people. But lately it feels like there are cracks developing in that illusion and the truth is shining through. We are being called to address the cracks in ourselves and the cracks in our society so that we can all build and live into a better future.

      This week Laura and I wanted to create space to talk about some of these changes and how we are embracing the ways things are cracking open. We talk about the ongoing work to address racism in our society and our work, how we are navigating this time with our families, and why we can’t miss this opportunity to make both micro and macro change. 

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      ]]>      Lately I have been reflecting a lot on the many shifts our world is going through. I have been learning and integrating so much, some days it has felt like I have completely reshuffled my brain, body and being in light of all that I have realized in the past few months. 

      For those of us with a variety of privileges, there has been a pretty veneer covering up the racism, sexism, and other inequalities that are reality for so many people. But lately it feels like there are cracks developing in that illusion and the truth is shining through. We are being called to address the cracks in ourselves and the cracks in our society so that we can all build and live into a better future.

      This week Laura and I wanted to create space to talk about some of these changes and how we are embracing the ways things are cracking open. We talk about the ongoing work to address racism in our society and our work, how we are navigating this time with our families, and why we can’t miss this opportunity to make both micro and macro change. 

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      ]]>      0cf59b6c-4f82-44f5-a3fb-00534a12e5c7Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -040033:59falsefull168168      Reversing Gender Roles in Work & Family with special guest Ed StattmannReversing Gender Roles in Work & Family with special guest Ed StattmannI think it is safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much in our society, from the individual and family realm all the way up to the global level.

      One of the things that has really shifted is the distribution of work and childcare within families.

      I have heard from quite a few women that they feel this is their time to step up. They want to take a bigger role in generating income for their families but aren’t sure how to discuss with this their partners or handle the shift. So I thought my husband Ed and I could share a bit about our experience.

      In this episode I’m chatting with a special guest, my husband Ed Stattmann, about how and why we shifted the patterns of work and childcare in our family. While we were not in this situation because of a pandemic at the time, we were pushed to make this shift quicker than we might have otherwise done - and learned some valuable lessons from that transition.

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      ]]>      I think it is safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much in our society, from the individual and family realm all the way up to the global level.

      One of the things that has really shifted is the distribution of work and childcare within families.

      I have heard from quite a few women that they feel this is their time to step up. They want to take a bigger role in generating income for their families but aren’t sure how to discuss with this their partners or handle the shift. So I thought my husband Ed and I could share a bit about our experience.

      In this episode I’m chatting with a special guest, my husband Ed Stattmann, about how and why we shifted the patterns of work and childcare in our family. While we were not in this situation because of a pandemic at the time, we were pushed to make this shift quicker than we might have otherwise done - and learned some valuable lessons from that transition.

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      ]]>      bfb1c618-f128-4a2e-947e-d5abeae3fd8cSun, 28 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -040037:09falsefull167167      Why We Overdeliver and How to Break the HabitWhy We Overdeliver and How to Break the HabitIn the world of work, it is common to hear the advice that you should “always overdeliver.” This is held out as a great way to impress your current and potential clients, but there is little discussion around how this impacts your energy levels or overall feelings about delivering for your clients. And I am not sure this is a great message.

      Laura and I have talked about overdelivering on the podcast before, but this time we wanted to come at the topic from a slightly different angle. We wanted to explore why we overdeliver, what we think it gets us, and why it can be so hard to break this pattern. 

      In this episode we are talking about why we are seeing so much overdelivery right now in particular and what is often at the root of this pattern. We also discuss boundaries and why we should deliver within our capacity, not force ourselves to abide by the world’s breakneck pace.

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      ]]>      In the world of work, it is common to hear the advice that you should “always overdeliver.” This is held out as a great way to impress your current and potential clients, but there is little discussion around how this impacts your energy levels or overall feelings about delivering for your clients. And I am not sure this is a great message.

      Laura and I have talked about overdelivering on the podcast before, but this time we wanted to come at the topic from a slightly different angle. We wanted to explore why we overdeliver, what we think it gets us, and why it can be so hard to break this pattern. 

      In this episode we are talking about why we are seeing so much overdelivery right now in particular and what is often at the root of this pattern. We also discuss boundaries and why we should deliver within our capacity, not force ourselves to abide by the world’s breakneck pace.

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      ]]>      76609d81-931f-42e7-b0af-c78644d25759Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -040036:59falsefull166166      How Can We Build Actively Anti-Racist Businesses?How Can We Build Actively Anti-Racist Businesses?Over the past few weeks we have seen some of the most sustained and widespread protests against racism and police brutality that I can remember in my lifetime. It feels like there has been an awakening at many levels - societally, across industries, and for many individuals. 

      For many white people, this has been a real wake up call. We have had to confront our participation in the racist institutions within the US and the world, many of us for the first time. The fact that many of us have not had to confront this before now is a prime example of our privilege. And as business owners, we have a particular platform and obligation to do this work, both internally and within our businesses.

      In this episode, Laura and I are talking about why white business owners like ourselves need to commit to the internal work of understanding our privileges & biases if we want to truly support the movement for justice and anti-racism. We dive into why we need to check our intentions regularly and make sure we aren’t simply being performative when we speak up or take action on these issues. 

      We also touch a bit on what business owners in particular can start to think about and implement to support Black people and other people of color as vendors, contractors, clients and more.

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      ]]>      Over the past few weeks we have seen some of the most sustained and widespread protests against racism and police brutality that I can remember in my lifetime. It feels like there has been an awakening at many levels - societally, across industries, and for many individuals. 

      For many white people, this has been a real wake up call. We have had to confront our participation in the racist institutions within the US and the world, many of us for the first time. The fact that many of us have not had to confront this before now is a prime example of our privilege. And as business owners, we have a particular platform and obligation to do this work, both internally and within our businesses.

      In this episode, Laura and I are talking about why white business owners like ourselves need to commit to the internal work of understanding our privileges & biases if we want to truly support the movement for justice and anti-racism. We dive into why we need to check our intentions regularly and make sure we aren’t simply being performative when we speak up or take action on these issues. 

      We also touch a bit on what business owners in particular can start to think about and implement to support Black people and other people of color as vendors, contractors, clients and more.

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      ]]>      ed6dedcf-eca9-4454-b294-7854e012833aSun, 14 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -040030:53falsefull165165      George Floyd, Unlearning Racism, and What I’m Doing NextGeorge Floyd, Unlearning Racism, and What I’m Doing NextThis week’s episode is a little different than usual because I feel that I need to use my platform to share thoughts about what is going on right now.

      Like most people, I have been watching as protests against George Floyd’s murder, police brutality, and racism have occurred all over the country and the world. I have been examining my own role in perpetuating America’s racist systems and looking within myself. And I have been thinking about how everyone feels like they need to make a statement about where they stand.

      In this solo episode I am talking a bit about my journey to realizing that I have benefitted from the institutional and structural racism that is so common in our country. I talk about some of my experiences, what I’m learning now, and why I think we need to be very intentional and reflective as we educate ourselves about these issues and start to speak up.

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      ]]>      This week’s episode is a little different than usual because I feel that I need to use my platform to share thoughts about what is going on right now.

      Like most people, I have been watching as protests against George Floyd’s murder, police brutality, and racism have occurred all over the country and the world. I have been examining my own role in perpetuating America’s racist systems and looking within myself. And I have been thinking about how everyone feels like they need to make a statement about where they stand.

      In this solo episode I am talking a bit about my journey to realizing that I have benefitted from the institutional and structural racism that is so common in our country. I talk about some of my experiences, what I’m learning now, and why I think we need to be very intentional and reflective as we educate ourselves about these issues and start to speak up.

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      ]]>      925beb0a-8114-4ed3-8b7e-0e487994c806Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:00:00 -040031:59falsefull164164      Being Courageous with Special Guest Franziska IseliBeing Courageous with Special Guest Franziska IseliIf you are an entrepreneur, you know that there is a lot of fear that crops up when you put yourself out there and build a business from scratch. This goes for other areas of life, too - we have to tap into our bravery when we make decisions that affect our families and might take us out of our comfort zone.

      We could all use a little extra courage, right? This week’s episode of the podcast is just the ticket. I sat down on with the incredible Franziska Iseli to talk about courage and some of the amazing things she learned while writing her book The Courage Map: 13 Principles to Living Boldly.

      She is an amazing person and entrepreneur, and we had a great discussion about skillbuilding your courage. We talked about whether some people are naturally inclined to be courageous, how to tell what your courage boundaries are, and how they can change over time. 

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      If you are an entrepreneur, you know that there is a lot of fear that crops up when you put yourself out there and build a business from scratch. This goes for other areas of life, too - we have to tap into our bravery when we make decisions that affect our families and might take us out of our comfort zone.

      We could all use a little extra courage, right? This week’s episode of the podcast is just the ticket. I sat down on with the incredible Franziska Iseli to talk about courage and some of the amazing things she learned while writing her book The Courage Map: 13 Principles to Living Boldly.

      She is an amazing person and entrepreneur, and we had a great discussion about skillbuilding your courage. We talked about whether some people are naturally inclined to be courageous, how to tell what your courage boundaries are, and how they can change over time. 

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      ]]>      99607800-5c0e-41b7-8f64-876fa55edce0Sun, 31 May 2020 23:00:00 -040035:20falsefull163163      Find Clarity for Yourself & Your BusinessFind Clarity for Yourself & Your BusinessWhen we check in with ourselves we often uncover a sense of clarity about whatever is going on in our lives - emotionally, physically, and even for our businesses. I believe - and have experienced - that there is always clarity within. Accessing it is more about removing the obstacles than “creating” clarity.

      This week on the podcast Laura and I are diving into the topic of clarity and how to uncover it within ourselves. We talk about examining our patterns and habits and why it’s so important to understand how we may be blocking ourselves from finding clarity.

      We also discuss the fact that getting clarity is a journey - not a destination - and why we have to be willing to go through difficult, sometimes painful transformations if we want to get to the next level.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      When we check in with ourselves we often uncover a sense of clarity about whatever is going on in our lives - emotionally, physically, and even for our businesses. I believe - and have experienced - that there is always clarity within. Accessing it is more about removing the obstacles than “creating” clarity.

      This week on the podcast Laura and I are diving into the topic of clarity and how to uncover it within ourselves. We talk about examining our patterns and habits and why it’s so important to understand how we may be blocking ourselves from finding clarity.

      We also discuss the fact that getting clarity is a journey - not a destination - and why we have to be willing to go through difficult, sometimes painful transformations if we want to get to the next level.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      da34d308-4ae5-4450-b7d3-2ea9b7ab0554Sun, 24 May 2020 23:00:00 -040036:07falsefull162162      Learn to Tap Into – and Trust – Your IntuitionLearn to Tap Into - and Trust - Your IntuitionIntuition can be a somewhat tricky topic to talk about in the world of business. The idea of understanding and listening to your inner voice doesn’t exactly gel with our culture’s super data-driven approach to work. Intuition has been written off as a tool for understanding ourselves, our motivations and our decisions, and women have often borne the brunt of this devaluing.

      Although we are taught to look to the external world for validation about what is right and true, intuition persists. It is the little voice in your head (or maybe your heart or your gut) that warns you sometimes, encourages you in others, and keeps you moving forward in hard times. 

      Laura and I wanted to do a deep dive into intuition this week because so many of us want to learn to trust ourselves again. We talk about some of the trauma that you may have around intuition if you struggle to trust your gut, and we offer some practical tips and suggestions for strengthening your connection with your inner voice.

      We also talk about some of the common mistakes people make when trying to tap into their intuition and why we think stillness is one of the hallmarks of your truest inner wisdom.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Intuition can be a somewhat tricky topic to talk about in the world of business. The idea of understanding and listening to your inner voice doesn’t exactly gel with our culture’s super data-driven approach to work. Intuition has been written off as a tool for understanding ourselves, our motivations and our decisions, and women have often borne the brunt of this devaluing.

      Although we are taught to look to the external world for validation about what is right and true, intuition persists. It is the little voice in your head (or maybe your heart or your gut) that warns you sometimes, encourages you in others, and keeps you moving forward in hard times. 

      Laura and I wanted to do a deep dive into intuition this week because so many of us want to learn to trust ourselves again. We talk about some of the trauma that you may have around intuition if you struggle to trust your gut, and we offer some practical tips and suggestions for strengthening your connection with your inner voice.

      We also talk about some of the common mistakes people make when trying to tap into their intuition and why we think stillness is one of the hallmarks of your truest inner wisdom.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      aae2237f-60b2-4a95-9f9b-12dbf4c8ed87Sun, 17 May 2020 23:00:00 -040027:33falsefull161161      Drawing On Your Inner Motivation & MomentumDrawing On Your Inner Motivation & MomentumAre you struggling to get motivated right now? If so, you are not the only one. It can be really difficult to find the drive, creativity and energy that we usually put into our work these days.

      I think part of this stems from the way our culture looks at motivation. We think it is something we have to work hard to drum up - it exists somewhere outside of us and we have to chase it down. 

      In this week’s podcast episode, Laura and I are talking about why we are all experiencing fluctuations in our motivation right now and how to deal with changes to your momentum in business. We also discuss some practical tips for getting in touch with your inner motivation, what the generalized stress we’re feeling is doing to our bodies and minds, and why now is the perfect time to practice self-compassion. <3

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Are you struggling to get motivated right now? If so, you are not the only one. It can be really difficult to find the drive, creativity and energy that we usually put into our work these days.

      I think part of this stems from the way our culture looks at motivation. We think it is something we have to work hard to drum up - it exists somewhere outside of us and we have to chase it down. 

      In this week’s podcast episode, Laura and I are talking about why we are all experiencing fluctuations in our motivation right now and how to deal with changes to your momentum in business. We also discuss some practical tips for getting in touch with your inner motivation, what the generalized stress we’re feeling is doing to our bodies and minds, and why now is the perfect time to practice self-compassion. <3

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      08ed4074-71fb-4692-b0a5-a0440ca827e8Sun, 10 May 2020 23:00:00 -040029:32falsefull160160      Use a Feminine Lens to Unlock Your Full PotentialUse a Feminine Lens to Unlock Your Full PotentialWhat does it mean to operate from the feminine? What does it mean to you, specifically?

      I know I’ve talked about this on the podcast before, but this week Laura and I wanted to dive a bit more into how a feminine approach to our self-development and our consciousness can really make things shift. We really hit it off when we met in part because both of us wanted to bring more of a feminine lens to the world of business. Since then, we’ve both been working hard to elevate women’s voices and return the feminine lens to its rightful place in the world.

      A feminine lens is rooted in authenticity, connection, and the belief that your inner wisdom should shape the way you show up in the world. In this episode, Laura and I are digging deeper into the idea of the feminine versus masculine lens and how the two can complement each other.

      We also discuss the ways feminine approaches are ignored or downgraded, how using a feminine lens can help you save energy, and why bringing more feminine energy into your work and life will allow you to live in more alignment with your essential self.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      What does it mean to operate from the feminine? What does it mean to you, specifically?

      I know I’ve talked about this on the podcast before, but this week Laura and I wanted to dive a bit more into how a feminine approach to our self-development and our consciousness can really make things shift. We really hit it off when we met in part because both of us wanted to bring more of a feminine lens to the world of business. Since then, we’ve both been working hard to elevate women’s voices and return the feminine lens to its rightful place in the world.

      A feminine lens is rooted in authenticity, connection, and the belief that your inner wisdom should shape the way you show up in the world. In this episode, Laura and I are digging deeper into the idea of the feminine versus masculine lens and how the two can complement each other.

      We also discuss the ways feminine approaches are ignored or downgraded, how using a feminine lens can help you save energy, and why bringing more feminine energy into your work and life will allow you to live in more alignment with your essential self.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      94d6d266-a71d-4d85-bff3-331293f28f2aSun, 03 May 2020 23:00:00 -040034:51falsefull159159      Interrupted Patterns are an Opportunity for RealignmentInterrupted Patterns are an Opportunity for RealignmentThings have been pretty shaken up for everyone lately. Laura and I have been thinking a lot about how patterns at every level have been interrupted recently - at the individual level, the family level, the communal level, and the global level. 

      All the upheaval has definitely been unsettling, but it also presents us with a big opportunity. While we are temporarily free from our usual daily loops, we have a chance to reflect on our “normal” routines and whether they have been serving us. 

      In today’s episode Laura and I are digging into the ways the coronavirus has interrupted our usual patterns and forced us to reflect on them. We talk about what happens when we reconsider our habits, why most people don’t question the things they do on a daily basis, and how we can use this time to explore creating a life that is more aligned with our own unique, natural rhythms. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Things have been pretty shaken up for everyone lately. Laura and I have been thinking a lot about how patterns at every level have been interrupted recently - at the individual level, the family level, the communal level, and the global level. 

      All the upheaval has definitely been unsettling, but it also presents us with a big opportunity. While we are temporarily free from our usual daily loops, we have a chance to reflect on our “normal” routines and whether they have been serving us. 

      In today’s episode Laura and I are digging into the ways the coronavirus has interrupted our usual patterns and forced us to reflect on them. We talk about what happens when we reconsider our habits, why most people don’t question the things they do on a daily basis, and how we can use this time to explore creating a life that is more aligned with our own unique, natural rhythms. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      b5326394-0665-4ccc-93df-cb37ce474882Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -040036:56falsefull158158      How to Integrate Our Collective GriefHow to Integrate Our Collective GriefI don’t know about you, but there have been a lot of big emotions in our household lately. And not just our household, but our community, our country, our world as a whole. One of the biggest and scariest of those emotions, for many of us, is grief. 

      We are never really taught how to grieve or how to make room for grief in our lives. But right now we are all grieving something: the loss of our routine and security, the loss of a job, the loss of a loved one. And this grief doesn’t pick and choose who it affects; we are all feeling it, from the children to the elders. We are all in this boat together.

      Laura and I wanted to talk about the topic of grief today, specifically the collective grief we’re all experiencing currently. So in this episode we are talking a bit about how we are processing feelings of loss and sorrow in ourselves and our families and some of our experiences moving through grief in the past. 

      We also talk about some of the ways we try to distract ourselves from grief in our day-to-day lives and why those tactics might not be working right now. And we discuss how our communities can respond in times like these and why human beings tend to band together when we face a common threat like a virus.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      I don’t know about you, but there have been a lot of big emotions in our household lately. And not just our household, but our community, our country, our world as a whole. One of the biggest and scariest of those emotions, for many of us, is grief. 

      We are never really taught how to grieve or how to make room for grief in our lives. But right now we are all grieving something: the loss of our routine and security, the loss of a job, the loss of a loved one. And this grief doesn’t pick and choose who it affects; we are all feeling it, from the children to the elders. We are all in this boat together.

      Laura and I wanted to talk about the topic of grief today, specifically the collective grief we’re all experiencing currently. So in this episode we are talking a bit about how we are processing feelings of loss and sorrow in ourselves and our families and some of our experiences moving through grief in the past. 

      We also talk about some of the ways we try to distract ourselves from grief in our day-to-day lives and why those tactics might not be working right now. And we discuss how our communities can respond in times like these and why human beings tend to band together when we face a common threat like a virus.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      37e6f6a8-aded-492f-bc3c-d96b7e7cb5f8Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -040038:06falsefull157157      Adjusting Our Capacity for Family, Work, and Self-CareAdjusting Our Capacity for Family, Work, and Self-CareHow are you holding up out there, parents? Laura and I have been chatting lately about how our parenting has been affected by everything going on with COVID-19, our reshuffled work routines, and our increased family time at home. As parents we are facing some big challenges, but I know that we are capable of meeting them. It takes some creativity and some self-compassion, but we are absolutely capable of moving through this time with our families. 

      In this episode Laura and I are discussing how our capacity has changed as the world around us has shifted. We talk about the ways we’re asking our families to band together, why women can’t shoulder the burden of work and family by themselves, and what roles we are letting go of as parents. 

      We also chat about how to release the pressure and how to continue to carve out little pockets of time for yourself. And we discuss letting our kids process their emotions about everything going on, too.

      You’re doing great, parents - we see you, we hear you, and we feel you! <3

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      How are you holding up out there, parents? Laura and I have been chatting lately about how our parenting has been affected by everything going on with COVID-19, our reshuffled work routines, and our increased family time at home. As parents we are facing some big challenges, but I know that we are capable of meeting them. It takes some creativity and some self-compassion, but we are absolutely capable of moving through this time with our families. 

      In this episode Laura and I are discussing how our capacity has changed as the world around us has shifted. We talk about the ways we’re asking our families to band together, why women can’t shoulder the burden of work and family by themselves, and what roles we are letting go of as parents. 

      We also chat about how to release the pressure and how to continue to carve out little pockets of time for yourself. And we discuss letting our kids process their emotions about everything going on, too.

      You’re doing great, parents - we see you, we hear you, and we feel you! <3

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      04fbdbd3-b246-4c91-a96f-98eccbaeaa02Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -040036:03falsefull156156      Demystifying Marketing and Sales (Part 1)Demystifying Marketing and Sales (Part 1)You can’t escape sales if you’re a business owner, so it’s your job to get really good converting people into clients. That has to come before your marketing, but a lot of us are getting caught up in the fun, creative aspects of marketing and pushing our sales process to the side. But that’s backwards, and today we’re going to tell you why.

      In this episode, Laura and I start off talking about the difference between marketing and sales so you have some clear definitions to work with. Then we talk about why we need to focus on sales and getting good at that before we worry about marketing ourselves in every channel under the sun. 

      We also chat about why you shouldn’t give people free advice when you’re on a sales call, why you should practice closing sales, and why being better at converting will make your marketing easier. And we walk through this process with Laura’s business as an example so you can get a clear idea of what this advice looks like in practice.

      (PS: We recorded this episode before everything with COVID-19 really took off, so we won't be recording part 2 of this series until it is relevant for you again. Stay safe & well. <3)

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      You can’t escape sales if you’re a business owner, so it’s your job to get really good converting people into clients. That has to come before your marketing, but a lot of us are getting caught up in the fun, creative aspects of marketing and pushing our sales process to the side. But that’s backwards, and today we’re going to tell you why.

      In this episode, Laura and I start off talking about the difference between marketing and sales so you have some clear definitions to work with. Then we talk about why we need to focus on sales and getting good at that before we worry about marketing ourselves in every channel under the sun. 

      We also chat about why you shouldn’t give people free advice when you’re on a sales call, why you should practice closing sales, and why being better at converting will make your marketing easier. And we walk through this process with Laura’s business as an example so you can get a clear idea of what this advice looks like in practice.

      (PS: We recorded this episode before everything with COVID-19 really took off, so we won't be recording part 2 of this series until it is relevant for you again. Stay safe & well. <3)

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      e2523cbb-f36f-428f-84da-0b8e8684b486Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -040036:10falsefull155155      Navigating Disrupted Patterns in Life and BusinessNavigating Disrupted Patterns in Life and BusinessHow are you doing this week, everyone? How are you adjusting to the many changes we’re all experiencing, both on a household level and on a collective, societal level? There is a lot happening, and Laura and I know that there is a strong desire to run out and help (as well as a very tempting 24-hour news cycle to keep up with). 

      Today we wanted to do what we do best: zoom out and try to understand how the developing situation with the coronavirus is affecting our bodies, our psychologies, our purpose, and our ways of being in the world. 

      Laura and I dive into how we are navigating the current situation and caring for ourselves and our families while this all develops. We talk about using tools like meditation and time in nature to reconnect with, ground and calm ourselves before serving others. 

      We also talk about the need to unplug from information overload, how we can support our local communities right now, and why we need to be in touch with our own inner wisdom more than ever.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      How are you doing this week, everyone? How are you adjusting to the many changes we’re all experiencing, both on a household level and on a collective, societal level? There is a lot happening, and Laura and I know that there is a strong desire to run out and help (as well as a very tempting 24-hour news cycle to keep up with). 

      Today we wanted to do what we do best: zoom out and try to understand how the developing situation with the coronavirus is affecting our bodies, our psychologies, our purpose, and our ways of being in the world. 

      Laura and I dive into how we are navigating the current situation and caring for ourselves and our families while this all develops. We talk about using tools like meditation and time in nature to reconnect with, ground and calm ourselves before serving others. 

      We also talk about the need to unplug from information overload, how we can support our local communities right now, and why we need to be in touch with our own inner wisdom more than ever.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      a9a41f31-b340-4403-9a5e-2c6fa34944eeSun, 29 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -040039:04falsefull154154      How to Ground Yourself During Uncertain TimesHow to Ground Yourself During Uncertain TimesI know a lot has happened in the past couple weeks as we’ve seen the impact of the coronavirus unfold. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, I hope you are safe and able to keep in touch with those you love. 

      I wanted to record a quick episode for you with some tips for staying grounded as we all learn to navigate this situation. No matter what, we have to remember to take care of ourselves while this is all going on.

      In this episode I talk about why getting grounded is the number one thing we need to do right now. I then talk about why we are going to have to get good at shifting and controlling our attention as we work to run our businesses amid everything else going on. And to close out, I’ll tell you why I think we as women business owners need to continue to be bold and offer our services right now.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      I know a lot has happened in the past couple weeks as we’ve seen the impact of the coronavirus unfold. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, I hope you are safe and able to keep in touch with those you love. 

      I wanted to record a quick episode for you with some tips for staying grounded as we all learn to navigate this situation. No matter what, we have to remember to take care of ourselves while this is all going on.

      In this episode I talk about why getting grounded is the number one thing we need to do right now. I then talk about why we are going to have to get good at shifting and controlling our attention as we work to run our businesses amid everything else going on. And to close out, I’ll tell you why I think we as women business owners need to continue to be bold and offer our services right now.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      8461e2c0-2a24-47c5-ba6a-a6e88198044fSun, 22 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -040021:14falsefull153153      Showing Up Compassionately for Challenging Days in BusinessShowing Up Compassionately for Challenging Days in BusinessWhat do you do when it feels hard to show up in your business? Do you push yourself and grind it out, or do you scale back and slow down? If you’re a longtime listener of the show, I think you can guess which one I lean toward. :D

      It is so important for us to have self-compassion when these hard days (or weeks, or months!) show up in our businesses. They are a part of life, so it is important to have the space to slow things down when we need to. But so many people design their businesses as if they will always be able to work at full capacity, which makes it hard to scale back when it becomes necessary.

      In this week’s episode Laura and I are talking about this topic because we’ve both felt the need to step back and slow down lately. Whether it’s a sick kid, a lack of creative energy or a need to redefine our business, it is so crucial to be able to take a breather from our work when we feel that it is needed.

      Laura and I dive into capacity, why we need to build space into our business model, and how we can be compassionate with ourselves when we aren’t showing up at 100%.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      What do you do when it feels hard to show up in your business? Do you push yourself and grind it out, or do you scale back and slow down? If you’re a longtime listener of the show, I think you can guess which one I lean toward. :D

      It is so important for us to have self-compassion when these hard days (or weeks, or months!) show up in our businesses. They are a part of life, so it is important to have the space to slow things down when we need to. But so many people design their businesses as if they will always be able to work at full capacity, which makes it hard to scale back when it becomes necessary.

      In this week’s episode Laura and I are talking about this topic because we’ve both felt the need to step back and slow down lately. Whether it’s a sick kid, a lack of creative energy or a need to redefine our business, it is so crucial to be able to take a breather from our work when we feel that it is needed.

      Laura and I dive into capacity, why we need to build space into our business model, and how we can be compassionate with ourselves when we aren’t showing up at 100%.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      d7331a99-dd0a-4c26-9426-643bc509e764Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -040033:07falsefull152152      Discovering Your Voice and Your Power with Sunshine KamaloniDiscovering Your Voice and Your Power with Sunshine KamaloniWhen you speak, do you speak from an aligned place? Do you feel rooted in your experiences, truth, and unique perspective? I think that it is so important for every woman to develop their own voice, whether you are operating in the world of business or just in life.

      Uncovering your authentic voice isn’t something that can be planned out or approached strategically. You have to integrate life’s experiences and develop your own perspective over time. That is how you develop a voice that can help change the world. 

      In this week’s episode I’m joined by a special guest: Sunshine Kamaloni! Sunshine and I have worked together as she’s not only developed her voice but started her business. Sunshine is an advocate for a more feminine approach to social justice and equity. Her work aims to disrupt, question and shift long-held narratives about justice in order to encourage new and more embodied ways of being in the world. 

      Sunshine is the perfect person to talk about how you can raise your voice for the things you’re passionate about, but do so in a way that is authentic to you and rooted in your feminine power. We also discuss having congruity between how you think, feel, and show up and how this alignment shines through when you speak. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      When you speak, do you speak from an aligned place? Do you feel rooted in your experiences, truth, and unique perspective? I think that it is so important for every woman to develop their own voice, whether you are operating in the world of business or just in life.

      Uncovering your authentic voice isn’t something that can be planned out or approached strategically. You have to integrate life’s experiences and develop your own perspective over time. That is how you develop a voice that can help change the world. 

      In this week’s episode I’m joined by a special guest: Sunshine Kamaloni! Sunshine and I have worked together as she’s not only developed her voice but started her business. Sunshine is an advocate for a more feminine approach to social justice and equity. Her work aims to disrupt, question and shift long-held narratives about justice in order to encourage new and more embodied ways of being in the world. 

      Sunshine is the perfect person to talk about how you can raise your voice for the things you’re passionate about, but do so in a way that is authentic to you and rooted in your feminine power. We also discuss having congruity between how you think, feel, and show up and how this alignment shines through when you speak. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      4f929c36-68f8-4038-a65a-bf405b49f073Sun, 08 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -040037:15falsefull151151      Operating Your Business in Your Feminine Power (Part 2)Operating Your Business in Your Feminine Power (Part 2)When you’re going about your day and ticking things off your business to do list, do you pause to check in with your intuition? What about when you’re hiring someone to help you in your business. Are you doing it from a place of power, or because you feel like you have no idea what you’re doing and need to be told what to do?

      These are just a couple areas where bringing a more feminine approach to our businesses can help us feel more confident and grounded. And when we feel confident and grounded in our work, we’re going to make better decisions and create a lot more success.

      I hope you caught last week’s podcast episode all about bringing a more feminine lens to business. This week, Laura and I are building on that discussion and offering you some practical tips and strategies for integrating the feminine into the way you run your business every single day. 

      We talk about the balance of masculine and feminine energies in business and why trusting yourself is at the core of this process. We also share some of our favorite ways to check in with the feminine as we work, including how to hire from a place of power and self-compassion and how to stay mindful of time with a more feminine lens.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      When you’re going about your day and ticking things off your business to do list, do you pause to check in with your intuition? What about when you’re hiring someone to help you in your business. Are you doing it from a place of power, or because you feel like you have no idea what you’re doing and need to be told what to do?

      These are just a couple areas where bringing a more feminine approach to our businesses can help us feel more confident and grounded. And when we feel confident and grounded in our work, we’re going to make better decisions and create a lot more success.

      I hope you caught last week’s podcast episode all about bringing a more feminine lens to business. This week, Laura and I are building on that discussion and offering you some practical tips and strategies for integrating the feminine into the way you run your business every single day. 

      We talk about the balance of masculine and feminine energies in business and why trusting yourself is at the core of this process. We also share some of our favorite ways to check in with the feminine as we work, including how to hire from a place of power and self-compassion and how to stay mindful of time with a more feminine lens.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      9fa16cb2-ca29-4781-9ac6-56d94fdb9448Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -040029:06falsefull150150      Operating Your Business in Your Feminine Power (Part 1)Operating Your Business in Your Feminine Power (Part 1)The world is missing out on so much when we simply follow traditional, masculine patterns of doing business. Running a business from the feminine gives us the opportunity to bring more wisdom, intuition, connection, and nurturing to all of our relationships, both inside and outside of work.

      This week, Laura and I are kicking off a two-part series about how to operate from the feminine in our businesses and why we should. We love this topic and could talk about it forever, so we thought we would give you a double dose.

      In this episode, Laura and I are focusing on sharing the context about femininity and business. We talk about why the feminine requires us to trust ourselves completely, why it is so easy to fall back into ill-fitting, masculine patterns of doing business, and why a more feminine approach to business is so necessary. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      The world is missing out on so much when we simply follow traditional, masculine patterns of doing business. Running a business from the feminine gives us the opportunity to bring more wisdom, intuition, connection, and nurturing to all of our relationships, both inside and outside of work.

      This week, Laura and I are kicking off a two-part series about how to operate from the feminine in our businesses and why we should. We love this topic and could talk about it forever, so we thought we would give you a double dose.

      In this episode, Laura and I are focusing on sharing the context about femininity and business. We talk about why the feminine requires us to trust ourselves completely, why it is so easy to fall back into ill-fitting, masculine patterns of doing business, and why a more feminine approach to business is so necessary. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      721091d9-c956-4cb9-b517-7c940cd1ac99Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -040030:48falsefull149149      Why You Need Skills (Not Tactics) to Find Clients EverywhereWhy You Need Skills (Not Tactics) to Find Clients EverywhereHave you ever said to yourself, “I don’t know where my clients are!” or “I don’t know anyone!” or “It’s impossible to find clients!” We’ve all been there. It can feel so hard to find clients without seeming salesy or disingenuous. But you do want to find them, because you want to serve them. So how do you do it?

      I have found that this is one of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face. They don’t know what their specific target market is, so they don’t know exactly who they are talking to. And they don't know how to communicate about their services clearly and authentically. There are several keys to finding clients, and addressing your business foundation is one of them!

      Laura and I are talking all about finding clients today and how we connect with people both in person and online. We talk about the importance of knowing how to introduce your business, why you shouldn’t worry too much about sounding salesy, and why you need to be super specific about what you do and who you help.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Have you ever said to yourself, “I don’t know where my clients are!” or “I don’t know anyone!” or “It’s impossible to find clients!” We’ve all been there. It can feel so hard to find clients without seeming salesy or disingenuous. But you do want to find them, because you want to serve them. So how do you do it?

      I have found that this is one of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face. They don’t know what their specific target market is, so they don’t know exactly who they are talking to. And they don't know how to communicate about their services clearly and authentically. There are several keys to finding clients, and addressing your business foundation is one of them!

      Laura and I are talking all about finding clients today and how we connect with people both in person and online. We talk about the importance of knowing how to introduce your business, why you shouldn’t worry too much about sounding salesy, and why you need to be super specific about what you do and who you help.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      05ba7538-407b-491a-9367-55f123576696Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -040028:38falsefull148148      Don’t Chase Satisfaction – Choose It!Don’t Chase Satisfaction - Choose It!It feels like so many of us go around in a state of dissatisfaction a lot of the time, but I don’t think we are doing it on purpose. I think we get a lot of messages that encourage us to be dissatisfied with our lives, our bodies, how much money we make, how we run our businesses. This can be especially true for entrepreneurs, who live in the perpetual start-up culture of business ownership.

      When we choose to feel satisfied, we can access our creativity and wisdom from a place of peace, gratitude, and gentleness. We don’t have to participate in the parts of our culture that constantly ask us to go harder, bigger, faster. 

      In this week’s episode Laura and I are diving into this topic and how we can access satisfaction as a state of being rather than as a goal to achieve. We talk about why a gratitude practice is such a great way to shift into this mindset, how being satisfied positively impacts everyone around us, and how to define your own version of success.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      It feels like so many of us go around in a state of dissatisfaction a lot of the time, but I don’t think we are doing it on purpose. I think we get a lot of messages that encourage us to be dissatisfied with our lives, our bodies, how much money we make, how we run our businesses. This can be especially true for entrepreneurs, who live in the perpetual start-up culture of business ownership.

      When we choose to feel satisfied, we can access our creativity and wisdom from a place of peace, gratitude, and gentleness. We don’t have to participate in the parts of our culture that constantly ask us to go harder, bigger, faster. 

      In this week’s episode Laura and I are diving into this topic and how we can access satisfaction as a state of being rather than as a goal to achieve. We talk about why a gratitude practice is such a great way to shift into this mindset, how being satisfied positively impacts everyone around us, and how to define your own version of success.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      f330e133-16bb-4f60-809b-bea3df5d6ed0Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -040028:07falsefull147147      Connecting with Clients & Building Community Using the Art of ConversationConnecting with Clients & Building Community Using the Art of ConversationWhen’s the last time you struck up a conversation with a stranger? Not a conversation about what you do or how your services would be great for them. I just mean a normal conversation where you’re chatting with someone new simply for the joy of connecting with them.

      I think this art of conversation has been lost a bit in recent years. But being able to strike up a discussion wherever we are is a crucial skill not only for meeting new clients, but for enjoying life in general. 

      In this week’s episode, Laura and I are diving into the lost art of conversation and why it’s such a great way to connect with people in business. We’re talking about why all marketing is ultimately relationship building, why we can’t always hide behind digital relationships, and how to go into a conversation with the intention to connect.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      When’s the last time you struck up a conversation with a stranger? Not a conversation about what you do or how your services would be great for them. I just mean a normal conversation where you’re chatting with someone new simply for the joy of connecting with them.

      I think this art of conversation has been lost a bit in recent years. But being able to strike up a discussion wherever we are is a crucial skill not only for meeting new clients, but for enjoying life in general. 

      In this week’s episode, Laura and I are diving into the lost art of conversation and why it’s such a great way to connect with people in business. We’re talking about why all marketing is ultimately relationship building, why we can’t always hide behind digital relationships, and how to go into a conversation with the intention to connect.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      bec3b496-36c7-46b9-ba8f-a25e6c04d111Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -040034:43falsefull146146      How to Find Your Unique Definition of BalanceHow to Find Your Unique Definition of BalanceWe hear so much about work-life balance, especially in the world of entrepreneurship. It feels like there’s a message from society that we need to have a perfect 50/50 split between work and the rest of our lives. But this doesn’t work for a lot of people, and we end up feeling even more out of balance because we’re trying to apply someone else’s framework to our lives.

      Balance isn’t a destination or another thing to check off our to-do list. It’s a feeling, and it’s unique to each of us. So it’s important that we get really honest with ourselves about what we need if we’re going to maintain our own personal sense of balance.

      In this week’s episode, Laura and I are talking all about balance and why it’s important to come up with your own unique version of it. We’re chatting about why we can’t try to put someone else’s framework for balance onto our lives and how to figure out if you’re out of balance in the first place. And we share some of the small things that we do to get back to balance and help us maintain our sense of groundedness even when things get busy.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      We hear so much about work-life balance, especially in the world of entrepreneurship. It feels like there’s a message from society that we need to have a perfect 50/50 split between work and the rest of our lives. But this doesn’t work for a lot of people, and we end up feeling even more out of balance because we’re trying to apply someone else’s framework to our lives.

      Balance isn’t a destination or another thing to check off our to-do list. It’s a feeling, and it’s unique to each of us. So it’s important that we get really honest with ourselves about what we need if we’re going to maintain our own personal sense of balance.

      In this week’s episode, Laura and I are talking all about balance and why it’s important to come up with your own unique version of it. We’re chatting about why we can’t try to put someone else’s framework for balance onto our lives and how to figure out if you’re out of balance in the first place. And we share some of the small things that we do to get back to balance and help us maintain our sense of groundedness even when things get busy.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      38aefc01-45b2-4990-a1fc-26b24e03a32bMon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -040029:41falsefull145145      How to Be an Activist Entrepreneur (and Why You Should Take a Stand)How to Be an Activist Entrepreneur (and Why You Should Take a Stand)When you hear the word “activism”, I bet you think of people marching in the streets, attending a protest, or knocking on doors in their neighborhoods. While these actions are definitely forms that activism can take, did you know that you can be an activist in your everyday life? How about being an activist in your business?

      The truth is, activism is accessible to all of us wherever we are right now. As business owners, we work hard every day to improve the lives of our clients. 

      In today’s episode, Laura and I are talking about activism and what it can look like for entrepreneurs. We chat about how businesses can have a positive impact on the world, how we can make entrepreneurial decisions that help other people, and why it’s important for us to use our voices for good. 

      Laura and I also share some of the ways we bring activism into our own businesses and give ideas for those of you who want to amplify the good you are already doing.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      When you hear the word “activism”, I bet you think of people marching in the streets, attending a protest, or knocking on doors in their neighborhoods. While these actions are definitely forms that activism can take, did you know that you can be an activist in your everyday life? How about being an activist in your business?

      The truth is, activism is accessible to all of us wherever we are right now. As business owners, we work hard every day to improve the lives of our clients. 

      In today’s episode, Laura and I are talking about activism and what it can look like for entrepreneurs. We chat about how businesses can have a positive impact on the world, how we can make entrepreneurial decisions that help other people, and why it’s important for us to use our voices for good. 

      Laura and I also share some of the ways we bring activism into our own businesses and give ideas for those of you who want to amplify the good you are already doing.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      36092439-39ec-488f-a3b9-37250524aaf7Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -040023:51falsefull144144      Creating Space comes BEFORE Success, Freedom or FulfillmentCreating Space comes BEFORE Success, Freedom or FulfillmentThere are so many elements that make up a business that is successful, sustainable, and healthy for the person running it. But Laura and I have found over the years that one of the most important, and most overlooked, ingredients is space. 

      Laura and I have both discovered that when we started taking more space, our lives and businesses improved drastically. Our creative ideas flowed more easily. We still had plenty of time to get everything done. And we felt calmer and more tuned in to ourselves than we ever did when we were rushing around. 

      We’re dedicating this episode of the podcast to space and all the wonderful things it contains. Laura and I talk about our definition of space, why it can be so hard to carve out in our super-busy world, and why creating space is a game-changer. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      There are so many elements that make up a business that is successful, sustainable, and healthy for the person running it. But Laura and I have found over the years that one of the most important, and most overlooked, ingredients is space. 

      Laura and I have both discovered that when we started taking more space, our lives and businesses improved drastically. Our creative ideas flowed more easily. We still had plenty of time to get everything done. And we felt calmer and more tuned in to ourselves than we ever did when we were rushing around. 

      We’re dedicating this episode of the podcast to space and all the wonderful things it contains. Laura and I talk about our definition of space, why it can be so hard to carve out in our super-busy world, and why creating space is a game-changer. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      df839421-f4b5-4dd4-b2a2-f973ed5e8a5dMon, 13 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -040029:35falsefull143143      How to Define Leadership and Follow Your Own CompassHow to Define Leadership and Follow Your Own CompassWelcome to the new year everyone! I’m so excited for everything this year has in store and I hope you are too. It is a new decade, a new slate, and the perfect time to step into the arena in ways you never have before. 

      I wanted to share my ideas about leadership with you so much that I decided to hop on a solo episode for this week. I think leadership is an incredibly important topic, especially today and especially for women, so we will be discussing this plenty in 2020. 

      I think it’s important to define the words we use, and love this definition of leadership: “defining and exhibiting moral and ethical courage”. That is the definition I really want to dig into in this episode. 

      In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on leadership and why I think we as women (and as a society) need to re-assess what we think leadership is.

      I’ll also talk about some of the obstacles that keep women from participating in leadership positions as much as they might like to and why we need to closely examine our past experiences with leadership before we step into it ourselves.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Welcome to the new year everyone! I’m so excited for everything this year has in store and I hope you are too. It is a new decade, a new slate, and the perfect time to step into the arena in ways you never have before. 

      I wanted to share my ideas about leadership with you so much that I decided to hop on a solo episode for this week. I think leadership is an incredibly important topic, especially today and especially for women, so we will be discussing this plenty in 2020. 

      I think it’s important to define the words we use, and love this definition of leadership: “defining and exhibiting moral and ethical courage”. That is the definition I really want to dig into in this episode. 

      In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on leadership and why I think we as women (and as a society) need to re-assess what we think leadership is.

      I’ll also talk about some of the obstacles that keep women from participating in leadership positions as much as they might like to and why we need to closely examine our past experiences with leadership before we step into it ourselves.

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      ]]>      1f80e68d-990b-4d7a-8e3c-e5cce5df6e2aMon, 06 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -040025:04falsefull142142      Charging the New Year & Setting Aligned GoalsCharging the New Year & Setting Aligned GoalsHappy (almost) New Year! If you haven’t done any goal setting for 2020 yet, this episode will help you make some headway and it will help you set goals that are much more aligned with who you really are. 

      If you can set aside some time this week to not only think up your goals but to really embody them, you’ll be setting yourself up for a strong start to the year. 

      When we truly embody our goals, we’re less likely to set goals that are solely driven by external factors (like money). Bringing our goals into our physical awareness means they’re probably going to resonate with the things we’re really craving: stability, freedom, space, love, belonging, etcetera. 

      Laura and I are digging into this wonderful idea in this week’s episode of the podcast and giving you some practical tips for embodiment too. We also talk about why we need to be really honest with ourselves about what we want and stop running away from the things we fear. 

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Happy (almost) New Year! If you haven’t done any goal setting for 2020 yet, this episode will help you make some headway and it will help you set goals that are much more aligned with who you really are. 

      If you can set aside some time this week to not only think up your goals but to really embody them, you’ll be setting yourself up for a strong start to the year. 

      When we truly embody our goals, we’re less likely to set goals that are solely driven by external factors (like money). Bringing our goals into our physical awareness means they’re probably going to resonate with the things we’re really craving: stability, freedom, space, love, belonging, etcetera. 

      Laura and I are digging into this wonderful idea in this week’s episode of the podcast and giving you some practical tips for embodiment too. We also talk about why we need to be really honest with ourselves about what we want and stop running away from the things we fear. 

      Find More Support for Women in Business:

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      ]]>      6eec54e4-5df2-4985-aca7-2f51ad2be5daMon, 30 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -040028:59falsefull141141      Gratitude for 2019 & The Year’s Top EpisodesGratitude for 2019 & The Year’s Top EpisodesThe Women in the Business Arena community really is an amazing one. You’ve helped us create a supportive, engaged and powerful group of women (and men!) in the arena who are working to make a difference in the lives of clients, loved ones, and people around the world. 

      Laura and I wanted to take this episode to say thank you and to share our gratitude for all of you. We also wanted to put a spotlight on your four favorite episodes from this year, based on their number of downloads, and talk a little bit about why we think these topics resonated. 

      In this episode Laura and I chat about your favorite episodes of 2019, why target markets are tricky to understand, and why business success takes more than a laptop and an idea. We also discuss the role of powerful emotions in our businesses and why they can be a great way to connect with our fellow entrepreneurs. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      The Women in the Business Arena community really is an amazing one. You’ve helped us create a supportive, engaged and powerful group of women (and men!) in the arena who are working to make a difference in the lives of clients, loved ones, and people around the world. 

      Laura and I wanted to take this episode to say thank you and to share our gratitude for all of you. We also wanted to put a spotlight on your four favorite episodes from this year, based on their number of downloads, and talk a little bit about why we think these topics resonated. 

      In this episode Laura and I chat about your favorite episodes of 2019, why target markets are tricky to understand, and why business success takes more than a laptop and an idea. We also discuss the role of powerful emotions in our businesses and why they can be a great way to connect with our fellow entrepreneurs. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      ]]>      fd0f7dc0-a092-4480-bf6f-ec6d5c0b534aMon, 23 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -040021:54falsefull140140      How You Can Lighten the Emotional Load of the Holidays (Even If You Love Them)How You Can Lighten the Emotional Load of the Holidays (Even If You Love Them)Laura and I thought we would tackle another timely topic on this week’s episode of the podcast, since by now the holiday season is well and truly in full swing. Even though it is supposed to be a time of celebration and togetherness, the reality isn’t always so cheery (and that is completely okay). 

      Oftentimes women are expected to carry the emotional weight of the holidays and make sure everything is magical, everyone is taken care of, and all the plans fall into place. This can be especially difficult if you don’t love the holidays to begin with, but even for women who love all the festivities, it can be too big a burden to handle on your own.

      Today Laura and I are chatting all about the emotional load of the holidays and how we can carry less of it. It is important to tune into our feelings and needs in this period, take care of ourselves, and then connect with loved ones in the ways we want to. 

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      Laura and I thought we would tackle another timely topic on this week’s episode of the podcast, since by now the holiday season is well and truly in full swing. Even though it is supposed to be a time of celebration and togetherness, the reality isn’t always so cheery (and that is completely okay). 

      Oftentimes women are expected to carry the emotional weight of the holidays and make sure everything is magical, everyone is taken care of, and all the plans fall into place. This can be especially difficult if you don’t love the holidays to begin with, but even for women who love all the festivities, it can be too big a burden to handle on your own.

      Today Laura and I are chatting all about the emotional load of the holidays and how we can carry less of it. It is important to tune into our feelings and needs in this period, take care of ourselves, and then connect with loved ones in the ways we want to. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



      ]]>      59fe45f3-c7d1-4087-8b3f-675fa2d4a3beMon, 16 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -040027:20falsefull139139      Streamline & Simplify Your Marketing with Lisa ByrneStreamline & Simplify Your Marketing with Lisa ByrneDo you feel like you’re trying every marketing strategy under the sun but don’t see anything move the needle in your business? Marketing is one place where things can get especially overwhelming, and learning to strip things back in this area can have huge benefits.

      To talk all about streamlining your marketing, we have another special guest on the podcast this week: Lisa Byrne! She’s an amazing marketing coach for product-based businesses, and we’ve also worked together inside my Women in the Business Arena program. 

      In this episode Lisa and I talk about why so many people are overwhelmed in their businesses, especially when it comes to marketing. We talk about the power of streamlining and how it can help you create a sense of calm in your work and life. 

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Do you feel like you’re trying every marketing strategy under the sun but don’t see anything move the needle in your business? Marketing is one place where things can get especially overwhelming, and learning to strip things back in this area can have huge benefits.

      To talk all about streamlining your marketing, we have another special guest on the podcast this week: Lisa Byrne! She’s an amazing marketing coach for product-based businesses, and we’ve also worked together inside my Women in the Business Arena program. 

      In this episode Lisa and I talk about why so many people are overwhelmed in their businesses, especially when it comes to marketing. We talk about the power of streamlining and how it can help you create a sense of calm in your work and life. 

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      fc1193ed-7805-4781-aede-307e59a9ca71Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -040028:03falsefull138138      Five Things You Probably Don’t Know about UsFive Things You Probably Don't Know about UsHave you ever wondered how Laura and I got to where we are today, and not just from a business standpoint? We’re having a bit of fun on the podcast today and thought we’d share five things about us that you probably don’t know, from our love of certain books to our travels around the world. 

      It’s important to see your business as just one piece of a rich, fulfilling, and sometimes difficult journey.

      In this episode, Laura and I talk a bit about our time living together, how traveling has made us more resilient, and the other interests and businesses we’ve had along the way. We also chat a bit about why we wouldn’t trade life’s difficult times for anything, because they’ve helped us define our characters and figure out what we are capable of.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Have you ever wondered how Laura and I got to where we are today, and not just from a business standpoint? We’re having a bit of fun on the podcast today and thought we’d share five things about us that you probably don’t know, from our love of certain books to our travels around the world. 

      It’s important to see your business as just one piece of a rich, fulfilling, and sometimes difficult journey.

      In this episode, Laura and I talk a bit about our time living together, how traveling has made us more resilient, and the other interests and businesses we’ve had along the way. We also chat a bit about why we wouldn’t trade life’s difficult times for anything, because they’ve helped us define our characters and figure out what we are capable of.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      dc8cb2fa-210f-466a-9465-213d04e47ff5Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -040032:16falsefull137137      Uncovering Your Purpose and Mission with Belinda HaanUncovering Your Purpose and Mission with Belinda HaanLetting go of the need for external validation and embracing what we really want to do is a huge key to building a business that’s impactful, sustainable, and supportive. We’ve got to shift towards internal acceptance and trust in ourselves to find that path that we’re truly called to, in life and in work. 

      And here to speak about this topic on this week’s episode is a special guest: my amazing client, Belinda Haan! Belinda has had some really big breakthroughs this year in her business, and I wanted to have her on the podcast to talk about the shifts she’s experienced and the success she’s created. 

      Belinda and I chat about the changes she’s made in her business over the past year, how her mindset around creation has shifted, and why she feels like she’s making decisions from a more intuitive place than ever before. We also talk about why it can be so hard for women to shake off all of the labels that society gives them and tune into what they really want.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Letting go of the need for external validation and embracing what we really want to do is a huge key to building a business that’s impactful, sustainable, and supportive. We’ve got to shift towards internal acceptance and trust in ourselves to find that path that we’re truly called to, in life and in work. 

      And here to speak about this topic on this week’s episode is a special guest: my amazing client, Belinda Haan! Belinda has had some really big breakthroughs this year in her business, and I wanted to have her on the podcast to talk about the shifts she’s experienced and the success she’s created. 

      Belinda and I chat about the changes she’s made in her business over the past year, how her mindset around creation has shifted, and why she feels like she’s making decisions from a more intuitive place than ever before. We also talk about why it can be so hard for women to shake off all of the labels that society gives them and tune into what they really want.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      54653237-f982-4f9a-82cc-43e16b93a8ffMon, 25 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -040036:23falsefull136136      Planning for the Holidays & A Flying Start to the New YearPlanning for the Holidays & A Flying Start to the New YearEvery year around this time, I have clients say: “I think I’m going to wind things down in November. Nobody really wants to buy anything from me in the holiday season, anyway. I might as well rest until the holidays are over and the kids go back to school.” 

      This is the total opposite of the attitude I want all of you service business owners out there to have. I want you to relax over the holidays, take care of yourself, and enjoy some time off - but before you do that, I want you to make a plan!

      In this week’s episode, Laura and I are talking about why the holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on the year past and lay the groundwork for the year ahead. We chat about why you shouldn’t tap out of your business in November and expect things to pick right back up in February, and share some of our favorite tips for maintaining minimum momentum in your business.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Every year around this time, I have clients say: “I think I’m going to wind things down in November. Nobody really wants to buy anything from me in the holiday season, anyway. I might as well rest until the holidays are over and the kids go back to school.” 

      This is the total opposite of the attitude I want all of you service business owners out there to have. I want you to relax over the holidays, take care of yourself, and enjoy some time off - but before you do that, I want you to make a plan!

      In this week’s episode, Laura and I are talking about why the holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on the year past and lay the groundwork for the year ahead. We chat about why you shouldn’t tap out of your business in November and expect things to pick right back up in February, and share some of our favorite tips for maintaining minimum momentum in your business.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      d44591b7-c3cc-4046-b111-e65ee5d7eeedMon, 18 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -040037:07falsefull135135      Deconstructing Stress and Removing it From Life & BusinessDeconstructing Stress and Removing it From Life & BusinessDo you ever feel like stress is an epidemic in our society? I know Laura and I do, and we help our clients deal with stress all the time (in addition to managing it in our own lives). 

      We wanted to explore the topic of stress this week to see if we could deconstruct it, understand it better, and talk about how to navigate it in both business and our personal lives. Laura and I have both found that some of our most stressful moments aren’t necessarily caused by what’s going on externally, but are actually fueled by what’s going on in our minds. 

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Do you ever feel like stress is an epidemic in our society? I know Laura and I do, and we help our clients deal with stress all the time (in addition to managing it in our own lives). 

      We wanted to explore the topic of stress this week to see if we could deconstruct it, understand it better, and talk about how to navigate it in both business and our personal lives. Laura and I have both found that some of our most stressful moments aren’t necessarily caused by what’s going on externally, but are actually fueled by what’s going on in our minds. 

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      cca631e89a1648c797c2c8f7076c211cMon, 11 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -040031:39falsefull134134      Finding the Time to Network & GrowFinding the Time to Network & GrowIt’s so important to normalize the fact that it isn’t easy to manage your time and fit everything in. If you’re struggling to do it all, you are so not alone. There are some serious structural and cultural obstacles in the way of women’s full inclusion in the business arena. But instead of only talking about those difficulties today, we wanted to touch on some useful strategies for reclaiming your time, too.

      On this week’s episode, we’re chatting about the challenges that come from balancing life and work and what we can do to add growth into that mix. Laura and I talk about some of the things that make it hard for us to incorporate regular business growth into our days, and how we can shift our perspective on time and productivity to better align with our commitments.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      It’s so important to normalize the fact that it isn’t easy to manage your time and fit everything in. If you’re struggling to do it all, you are so not alone. There are some serious structural and cultural obstacles in the way of women’s full inclusion in the business arena. But instead of only talking about those difficulties today, we wanted to touch on some useful strategies for reclaiming your time, too.

      On this week’s episode, we’re chatting about the challenges that come from balancing life and work and what we can do to add growth into that mix. Laura and I talk about some of the things that make it hard for us to incorporate regular business growth into our days, and how we can shift our perspective on time and productivity to better align with our commitments.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      c3a0a6bbb77e4ea0b57b1dbb45b67c83Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -040035:59falsefull133133      Facing Discouragement & Rising AgainFacing Discouragement & Rising AgainWe all feel discouraged sometimes. If you’ve launched a program or offering that didn’t take off the way you wanted it to (which, by the way, is all of us with a service business), you’ll be familiar with this feeling.There is a way to sit in that discomfort, and learn from it, rather than panic and close up shop.

      This week Laura is back with us (yay!) and we’re talking all about discouragement. We’re chatting about how to remember that discouragement is a temporary feeling, how issues in other areas of life can affect how we feel about our work, and why it’s important to acknowledge your emotions (rather than bury them).

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      We all feel discouraged sometimes. If you’ve launched a program or offering that didn’t take off the way you wanted it to (which, by the way, is all of us with a service business), you’ll be familiar with this feeling.There is a way to sit in that discomfort, and learn from it, rather than panic and close up shop.

      This week Laura is back with us (yay!) and we’re talking all about discouragement. We’re chatting about how to remember that discouragement is a temporary feeling, how issues in other areas of life can affect how we feel about our work, and why it’s important to acknowledge your emotions (rather than bury them).

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      d4f5061a4b4944729c472af3675f156cMon, 28 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -040035:39falsefull132132      Organization and Productivity That’s Tailored to YOU, Not Everyone ElseOrganization and Productivity That’s Tailored to YOU, Not Everyone ElseI’m flying solo on the podcast this week, so I thought I would talk about something people ask me about all the time: how I stay efficient, productive, happy, AND grounded. If that sounds like an impossible combination, this episode is definitely for you.

      I’ll talk about how I figured out what I need to support my productivity and energy. I’ll also share some tips and tools that I find useful – including journaling – for connecting to my most creative and productive essence. And I’ll cover some of the more concrete planning strategies I use, too.

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      I’m flying solo on the podcast this week, so I thought I would talk about something people ask me about all the time: how I stay efficient, productive, happy, AND grounded. If that sounds like an impossible combination, this episode is definitely for you.

      I’ll talk about how I figured out what I need to support my productivity and energy. I’ll also share some tips and tools that I find useful – including journaling – for connecting to my most creative and productive essence. And I’ll cover some of the more concrete planning strategies I use, too.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      4c23bec28023459ea20dab562e16dbc4Mon, 21 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -040035:58falsefull131131      Women Empowering Other Women in BusinessWomen Empowering Other Women in BusinessAs women, we have huge potential for creating change in our communities, in the market, and in the world at large. But it’s crucial that we band together and lift each other up if we want these changes to become reality. Laura and I wanted to explore the complicated work of empowering other women in this week’s podcast, and we had a super juicy conversation.

      We talked about how we support women now, how we could do more, and why it’s so important to make sure we reflect on the ways we may be intentionally or unintentionally undermining other women.

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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      As women, we have huge potential for creating change in our communities, in the market, and in the world at large. But it’s crucial that we band together and lift each other up if we want these changes to become reality. Laura and I wanted to explore the complicated work of empowering other women in this week’s podcast, and we had a super juicy conversation.

      We talked about how we support women now, how we could do more, and why it’s so important to make sure we reflect on the ways we may be intentionally or unintentionally undermining other women.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      1ae16dadf82f4dda917568040bba430aMon, 14 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -040034:11falsefull130130      Building Rock-Solid Confidence by Learning to Trust YourselfBuilding Rock-Solid Confidence by Learning to Trust YourselfWomen are often told that to be successful in the business world, they just need to be more confident. They need to pull up a chair to the table and take charge.

      But this ignores two important things: the ways women are conditioned to doubt themselves and their abilities, and the different ways women can project confidence, competence, and creativity in the workplace.

      Join Laura and I on this week’s episode of Women in the Business Arena as we discuss confidence and self-trust in life and work.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Women are often told that to be successful in the business world, they just need to be more confident. They need to pull up a chair to the table and take charge.

      But this ignores two important things: the ways women are conditioned to doubt themselves and their abilities, and the different ways women can project confidence, competence, and creativity in the workplace.

      Join Laura and I on this week’s episode of Women in the Business Arena as we discuss confidence and self-trust in life and work.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      45dd39c8fea646dea81984cf5a35f226Mon, 07 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -040030:14falsefull129129      Being More Embodied in Your Business (So you can Feel less Anxious & Overwhelmed)Being More Embodied in Your Business (So you can Feel less Anxious & Overwhelmed)Today Laura and I wanted to explore the topic of embodiment and what it looks like in a business context.

      We wanted to talk about what it would feel like if we were to tune in with the wisdom our bodies possess about slowing down, being present, and making decisions from a place of groundedness.

      We also talk about the practical aspects of embodiment, what we like to do to practice it in our own businesses, and why we should rethink how we approach business retreats.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Today Laura and I wanted to explore the topic of embodiment and what it looks like in a business context.

      We wanted to talk about what it would feel like if we were to tune in with the wisdom our bodies possess about slowing down, being present, and making decisions from a place of groundedness.

      We also talk about the practical aspects of embodiment, what we like to do to practice it in our own businesses, and why we should rethink how we approach business retreats.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      1e8110fece0a4a189dd11a1242241af0Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -040034:42falsefull128128Today Laura and I wanted to explore the topic of embodiment and what it looks like in a business context. We wanted to talk about what it would feel like if we were to tune in with the wisdom our bodies possess about slowing down, being present, and making decisions from a place of groundedness. We also talk about the practical aspects of embodiment, what we like to do to practice it in our own businesses, and why we should rethink how we approach business retreats.      The Inevitability of Discomfort (And How to Move Through It)The Inevitability of Discomfort (And How to Move Through It)This week, Laura and I are talking about the role of discomfort in business, how to build resilience in the face of new entrepreneurial challenges, and why this skill set can help us connect with our ideal clients at a deeper level.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      This week, Laura and I are talking about the role of discomfort in business, how to build resilience in the face of new entrepreneurial challenges, and why this skill set can help us connect with our ideal clients at a deeper level.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      d95ed2059adb47c5bcceb09587f41590Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -040033:21falsefull127127      Building Real Skills and Embracing the Gifts of FailureBuilding Real Skills and Embracing the Gifts of FailureFind More Support For Women In Business:
      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      Find More Support For Women In Business:
      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      3896e613516249c280b34194be6517acMon, 16 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -040038:01falsefull126126      Reframing Self-Doubt and Normalizing the Shadow Sides of EntrepreneurshipReframing Self-Doubt and Normalizing the Shadow Sides of EntrepreneurshipSelf-doubt is something that every single one of us contends with. We see women in our community doubting themselves, their offerings, and their value pretty regularly. Sometimes, self-doubt even makes them sabotage themselves and their businesses.

      There’s nothing wrong with holding space for ourselves and each other to remember that feeling self-doubt is a natural – and temporary! – part of this journey.

      “When we start to doubt ourselves as entrepreneurs, it’s important to remember that we were inspired to create something in the world, something that did not exist before, and it was ours to bring to everyone, to the world, to this space. So trust that you’re holding space for that – that people are going to receive the heart that you’re bringing.” – Larua Shook-Guzman


      In this episode, Laura and I are exploring the topic of self-doubt and asking if it can be reframed in a more positive light.


      We talk about why self-doubt is such a common emotion for entrepreneurs to feel – especially women – and some of our own experiences with it. We discuss how self-doubt feels in the body, how to get more comfortable sitting with it, and why it’s important to resist the temptation to bury our negative feelings with food, alcohol, or Netflix.


      Find More Support For Women In Business:


      > You can find free gifts, opportunities to contribute & more at Women in the Business Arena http://womeninthebusinessarena.com/

      > Love this podcast? Need a little weekly pick-me-up delivered straight into your inbox? Sign up for my Worthy Love Notes. https://bit.ly/worthy-love-notes

      > Want to join a community of women who are changing the way we do business? No more hustle. No more unethical marketing. No more struggle to get a return on your effort. 

      In Worthy Women Collective we are creating ease, joy, alignment, freedom & business success, on our terms. We are smashing the patriarchal business table and creating a table of our own. https://bit.ly/worthy-women-collective

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener.

      ]]>      Self-doubt is something that every single one of us contends with. We see women in our community doubting themselves, their offerings, and their value pretty regularly. Sometimes, self-doubt even makes them sabotage themselves and their businesses.

      There’s nothing wrong with holding space for ourselves and each other to remember that feeling self-doubt is a natural – and temporary! – part of this journey.

      “When we start to doubt ourselves as entrepreneurs, it’s important to remember that we were inspired to create something in the world, something that did not exist before, and it was ours to bring to everyone, to the world, to this space. So trust that you’re holding space for that – that people are going to receive the heart that you’re bringing.” – Larua Shook-Guzman


      In this episode, Laura and I are exploring the topic of self-doubt and asking if it can be reframed in a more positive light.


      We talk about why self-doubt is such a common emotion for entrepreneurs to feel – especially women – and some of our own experiences with it. We discuss how self-doubt feels in the body, how to get more comfortable sitting with it, and why it’s important to resist the temptation to bury our negative feelings with food, alcohol, or Netflix.


      Find More Support For Women In Business:


      > You can find free gifts, opportunities to contribute & more at Women in the Business Arena http://womeninthebusinessarena.com/

      > Love this podcast? Need a little weekly pick-me-up delivered straight into your inbox? Sign up for my Worthy Love Notes. https://bit.ly/worthy-love-notes

      > Want to join a community of women who are changing the way we do business? No more hustle. No more unethical marketing. No more struggle to get a return on your effort. 

      In Worthy Women Collective we are creating ease, joy, alignment, freedom & business success, on our terms. We are smashing the patriarchal business table and creating a table of our own. https://bit.ly/worthy-women-collective

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener.

      ]]>      5f035100f1a64939a18963b0295d4c57Mon, 09 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -040038:50falsefull125125      How to Find the Right Specialist for Your Business Support TeamHow to Find the Right Specialist for Your Business Support TeamA well-chosen specialist can be a huge boost for your business. A social media strategist, lead-generation guru, or top-notch website designer can be one of the most exciting hires we make as entrepreneurs. 

      But you have to be ready to hire a specialist – which means the foundations of your business have to be solid.

      “Specialists are usually hired when you’re much farther in the process – you’ve validated your business, and you know you have a solid foundation.” – Sonya Stattmann 

      Today, we’re wrapping up this three-part series with an episode about how (and when, and why) to hire a specialist.

      Laura and I chat a bit more about why your business coach and therapist should be the core members of your support team and what you should have in place before you hire a specialist. We also talk about the importance of building up your extended support network by investing in community, especially in the early days of your business. And we discuss the benefits of coworking spaces, connecting with people in person to build your network, and keeping your team small.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      A well-chosen specialist can be a huge boost for your business. A social media strategist, lead-generation guru, or top-notch website designer can be one of the most exciting hires we make as entrepreneurs. 

      But you have to be ready to hire a specialist – which means the foundations of your business have to be solid.

      “Specialists are usually hired when you’re much farther in the process – you’ve validated your business, and you know you have a solid foundation.” – Sonya Stattmann 

      Today, we’re wrapping up this three-part series with an episode about how (and when, and why) to hire a specialist.

      Laura and I chat a bit more about why your business coach and therapist should be the core members of your support team and what you should have in place before you hire a specialist. We also talk about the importance of building up your extended support network by investing in community, especially in the early days of your business. And we discuss the benefits of coworking spaces, connecting with people in person to build your network, and keeping your team small.

      Find More Support For Women In Business:

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

      ]]>      d5103994880c4f4ead81b6ffd846b515Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -040033:12falsefull124124Today, we’re talking about how (and when, and why) to hire a specialist. Laura and I chat more about why your business coach and therapist should be the core members of your support team and what you should have in place before you hire a specialist. We also talk about the importance of building up your extended support network by investing in community, and discuss the benefits of coworking spaces, connecting with people in person to build your network, and keeping your team small.      How to Find the Right Therapist for Your Business Support TeamHow to Find the Right Therapist for Your Business Support Team“Entrepreneurs have a higher probability of developing a mental illness. We often push ourselves too far and live in a chronic state of stress.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (2:55-3:29)

      Many entrepreneurs overlook the importance of their mental and emotional wellbeing. Working with a therapist who understands the unique needs of business owners can be the key to overcoming success hurdles. 

      Entrepreneurs are often the face of their business. So it can be difficult to open up about anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. Entrepreneurs are risk-takers by nature. But when you push too hard, mental wellbeing can suffer, and you may find yourself in a chronic state of stress. 

      “The entrepreneurship journey will take you to some crazy places. That's why it's so powerful to have a business coach who can help diagnose what's happening.” - Sonya Stattmann (33:33-33:44)

      How Can a Therapist Help You Grow Your Business?

      Tending to your emotional needs can have a profound impact on your health. A therapist supports you by helping you handle the stress and anxiety that come with running a business. Old traumas can resurface along the way. These wounds and behavior patterns can keep you from achieving your professional and personal goals. 

      Most people think they only need therapy when something’s broken. But the stress of entrepreneurship makes it even more important for you to process the issues that come up when things fall out of balance. Entrepreneurship offers a unique opportunity for personal growth. A therapist can guide you along the way to overcome the limiting beliefs and behaviors that keep so many people from building the business and life they want. 

      Finding the Right Therapist for Your Business Support Team

      Finding the right therapist means working with someone who understands trauma and the strategies you can use to address old wounds. Not all therapists have the training needed to address certain types of trauma. Get clear on what your needs are and what you’re looking for in a therapist. The more you understand the issues you’re struggling with, the better you’ll be at asking the right questions and find a therapist with the training and experience you need. 

      Some therapists specialize in working with entrepreneurs. They have insights into the unique needs of entrepreneurs and the challenges they face on a regular basis. Talk to different therapists to find the one who resonates with you most. Exploring traumas and emotional wounds can be difficult. You want to work with someone who can provide a space where you feel safe. 

      “It’s important that we find a therapist who resonates with where we are who we can connect with on a deeper level because they’ve been there.” - Sonya Stattmann (21:57-22:11)

      As entrepreneurs, we need support. We need business coaches, therapists, and others who give us the resources we need to balance our daily tasks with our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

      Creating a partnership with a business coach and a therapist creates a powerful team that helps you see all aspects of your business and life in a more holistic way. The right therapist can help you become more self-actualized as you explore emotional trauma and other success hurdles. This requires you to work with someone who knows how to hold the space for deep self-exploration so that you can continue to grow as a person and as a business owner. 

      How to get involved

      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
      2. Love the podcast?...]]>“Entrepreneurs have a higher probability of developing a mental illness. We often push ourselves too far and live in a chronic state of stress.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (2:55-3:29)

        Many entrepreneurs overlook the importance of their mental and emotional wellbeing. Working with a therapist who understands the unique needs of business owners can be the key to overcoming success hurdles. 

        Entrepreneurs are often the face of their business. So it can be difficult to open up about anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. Entrepreneurs are risk-takers by nature. But when you push too hard, mental wellbeing can suffer, and you may find yourself in a chronic state of stress. 

        “The entrepreneurship journey will take you to some crazy places. That's why it's so powerful to have a business coach who can help diagnose what's happening.” - Sonya Stattmann (33:33-33:44)

        How Can a Therapist Help You Grow Your Business?

        Tending to your emotional needs can have a profound impact on your health. A therapist supports you by helping you handle the stress and anxiety that come with running a business. Old traumas can resurface along the way. These wounds and behavior patterns can keep you from achieving your professional and personal goals. 

        Most people think they only need therapy when something’s broken. But the stress of entrepreneurship makes it even more important for you to process the issues that come up when things fall out of balance. Entrepreneurship offers a unique opportunity for personal growth. A therapist can guide you along the way to overcome the limiting beliefs and behaviors that keep so many people from building the business and life they want. 

        Finding the Right Therapist for Your Business Support Team

        Finding the right therapist means working with someone who understands trauma and the strategies you can use to address old wounds. Not all therapists have the training needed to address certain types of trauma. Get clear on what your needs are and what you’re looking for in a therapist. The more you understand the issues you’re struggling with, the better you’ll be at asking the right questions and find a therapist with the training and experience you need. 

        Some therapists specialize in working with entrepreneurs. They have insights into the unique needs of entrepreneurs and the challenges they face on a regular basis. Talk to different therapists to find the one who resonates with you most. Exploring traumas and emotional wounds can be difficult. You want to work with someone who can provide a space where you feel safe. 

        “It’s important that we find a therapist who resonates with where we are who we can connect with on a deeper level because they’ve been there.” - Sonya Stattmann (21:57-22:11)

        As entrepreneurs, we need support. We need business coaches, therapists, and others who give us the resources we need to balance our daily tasks with our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

        Creating a partnership with a business coach and a therapist creates a powerful team that helps you see all aspects of your business and life in a more holistic way. The right therapist can help you become more self-actualized as you explore emotional trauma and other success hurdles. This requires you to work with someone who knows how to hold the space for deep self-exploration so that you can continue to grow as a person and as a business owner. 

        How to get involved

        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

        ]]>        883e7d63e4d4407a8db42f38604f4780Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -040040:40falsefull123123How to Find the Right Business Coach for Your Support TeamHow to Find the Right Business Coach for Your Support Team“The right business coach will accelerate your progress and give you the steps to success.”

        You’re ready to admit that you need help in the business arena. Who should you turn to? What do you need to know before selecting and investing in a business coach?

        It can be hard to differentiate between the sea of business coaches, mindset coaches, life coaches and specialists, but knowing who to trust your business to is essential to success. Every business owner needs a strong support team to maintain consistency and achieve success. Investing in a business coach who resonates with your vision and goals will keep your business afloat and help you ride out the ups and downs that are inevitable in growing a business. 

        “There are a lot of people calling themselves “business” coaches, but they are only working with one aspect of business. That is NOT a business coach, that is a specialist.” - Sonya Stattmann (7:35 - 7:43)

        What are the criteria for a legit business coach? 

        A business coach is similar to a General Contractor. They have a deep understanding of all aspects of business, including marketing, packaging, messaging, and mindset. It’s best to seek out individuals with a minimum of 5 years experience (as a business owner) who specialize in your specific industry. Be sure to ask a lot of questions and listen for direct answers to ensure they’re not all smoke and mirrors.

        When do you need a business coach? 

        There are two situations when it is ideal to have a business coach. The first is when you’re just starting out and don’t have clarity around your business foundation and direction. So often people feel they should wait until they have more money coming into invest in a business coach, but this is a huge mistake that will cost you huge amounts of money, time and energy in the future. 

        The second is when you’ve got a good thing going but are ready to take your business up a level or scale. It can be hard to see our blind spots and a business coach can not only help you see them but help you repair any cracks in your business foundation. They can offer a holistic perspective and an objective opinion for growth. Their clarity on what is and isn’t working will save you time, energy, and even money in the long run.

        How do you find a business coach who’s a good fit for you? 

        There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to coaching. You want to find a business coach who aligns with you, your values, and what you want to accomplish. As you begin your search, let prospective candidates run a diagnosis on your business. This lets them get a better feel for you and whether they would be a good fit for your needs. We recommend working with another woman who operates in the divine and mature feminine space. They can understand your daily struggles as a caregiver and woman in the business arena. 

        “If I calculated the cost of all my mistakes, and you told me I could’ve saved those by working with someone who understood my business model...then it would’ve been a no-brainer to hire a business coach.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (19:36 - 19:49)

        Mistakes are inevitable as a businesswoman. But you can minimize them and save yourself a lot of heartache and money in the long run. Choose to invest early on in a business coach for a guaranteed return on investment. A coach’s expertise and understanding will help you navigate the competitive business arena so you’ll be well on your way to lasting success. 

        Find More Support For Women In Business:

        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations]]>“The right business coach will accelerate your progress and give you the steps to success.”

          You’re ready to admit that you need help in the business arena. Who should you turn to? What do you need to know before selecting and investing in a business coach?

          It can be hard to differentiate between the sea of business coaches, mindset coaches, life coaches and specialists, but knowing who to trust your business to is essential to success. Every business owner needs a strong support team to maintain consistency and achieve success. Investing in a business coach who resonates with your vision and goals will keep your business afloat and help you ride out the ups and downs that are inevitable in growing a business. 

          “There are a lot of people calling themselves “business” coaches, but they are only working with one aspect of business. That is NOT a business coach, that is a specialist.” - Sonya Stattmann (7:35 - 7:43)

          What are the criteria for a legit business coach? 

          A business coach is similar to a General Contractor. They have a deep understanding of all aspects of business, including marketing, packaging, messaging, and mindset. It’s best to seek out individuals with a minimum of 5 years experience (as a business owner) who specialize in your specific industry. Be sure to ask a lot of questions and listen for direct answers to ensure they’re not all smoke and mirrors.

          When do you need a business coach? 

          There are two situations when it is ideal to have a business coach. The first is when you’re just starting out and don’t have clarity around your business foundation and direction. So often people feel they should wait until they have more money coming into invest in a business coach, but this is a huge mistake that will cost you huge amounts of money, time and energy in the future. 

          The second is when you’ve got a good thing going but are ready to take your business up a level or scale. It can be hard to see our blind spots and a business coach can not only help you see them but help you repair any cracks in your business foundation. They can offer a holistic perspective and an objective opinion for growth. Their clarity on what is and isn’t working will save you time, energy, and even money in the long run.

          How do you find a business coach who’s a good fit for you? 

          There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to coaching. You want to find a business coach who aligns with you, your values, and what you want to accomplish. As you begin your search, let prospective candidates run a diagnosis on your business. This lets them get a better feel for you and whether they would be a good fit for your needs. We recommend working with another woman who operates in the divine and mature feminine space. They can understand your daily struggles as a caregiver and woman in the business arena. 

          “If I calculated the cost of all my mistakes, and you told me I could’ve saved those by working with someone who understood my business model...then it would’ve been a no-brainer to hire a business coach.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (19:36 - 19:49)

          Mistakes are inevitable as a businesswoman. But you can minimize them and save yourself a lot of heartache and money in the long run. Choose to invest early on in a business coach for a guaranteed return on investment. A coach’s expertise and understanding will help you navigate the competitive business arena so you’ll be well on your way to lasting success. 

          Find More Support For Women In Business:

          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
          2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
          3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

          Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

          ]]>          0769d448bc9a4b20b031f76167e68457Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -040050:44falsefull122122Stepping into the Divine, Mature Feminine & Why this Will Change Everything! (Part 3)Stepping into the Divine, Mature Feminine & Why this Will Change Everything! (Part 3)“You, the modern woman, have something to bring to this present time and place: the next evolution through leadership and business because that is the language of our society.”

          For many of us, we are here right now, in this time and place, to change the world!

          Today we close our three-part series on the meaning and importance of the divine, mature feminine. We have spent a few weeks talking about what the divine, mature feminine is and how it is relevant to you, but this week, we wanted to talk about how this part of ourselves can change the world. 

          Deciding to fully show up as a woman in the business arena will transform the world.

          “The proper place of the feminine is to guide. It has the wisdom.” - Sonya Stattmann (7:00 - 7:05)

          In today’s society, the masculine energy is highly overdeveloped and the feminine energy is sadly underdeveloped. As a result, we are missing out on huge amounts of wisdom, understanding, and care that can spark unimaginable change for the betterment of our world. 

          Your voice is needed as a woman in the business arena.

          There are so many crises going on around us: social injustices, environmental hazards, and political turmoil. Society may have tainted, diminished, and overlooked the depth of the need for the divine, mature feminine. But the earth and human spirit are urgently crying out for the wisdom you have to give. YOU hold the key, the change, and the transformation this world needs. Are you willing to answer your calling?

          It takes courage to show up.

          There is no way forward without risk. It’s a vulnerable decision to allow the divine, mature feminine to lead in a world that praises and reveres the masculine. Often times, the more you put out there, the greater the pushback. We have to be willing to be brave to make the big changes needed right now in the world. 

          You can’t short-cut the process.

          The divine, mature feminine is already inside of you. However, you have to put in the work to access it. You have to make time for yourself, by yourself. No watch. No partners. No agenda. Just you and lots of space. We all have to let go of the need for instant gratification and quick change. The end result of doing the real work is a fully developed divine, mature feminine, and an audible voice that can have massive impact in the world. 

          “When we are basking in the divine, mature feminine, having taken the time and space as the first priority, then everything else in our lives flows better.” - Sonya Stattmann (36:33 - 36:42)

          When you step into the divine, mature feminine everything else in your life will flow better. Everything will change. 

          It may feel uncomfortable at first, especially if you’ve grown accustomed to mostly operate in the masculine. Have patience with yourself. 

          Prioritize the nourishment of the divine, mature feminine day in and day out. Give yourself as much space and time as you need to nurture the potential within.

          You can impact the world a hundredfold. 

          What are you waiting for?

          Find More Support for Women in Business:

          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
          2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here“You, the modern woman, have something to bring to this present time and place: the next evolution through leadership and business because that is the language of our society.”

            For many of us, we are here right now, in this time and place, to change the world!

            Today we close our three-part series on the meaning and importance of the divine, mature feminine. We have spent a few weeks talking about what the divine, mature feminine is and how it is relevant to you, but this week, we wanted to talk about how this part of ourselves can change the world. 

            Deciding to fully show up as a woman in the business arena will transform the world.

            “The proper place of the feminine is to guide. It has the wisdom.” - Sonya Stattmann (7:00 - 7:05)

            In today’s society, the masculine energy is highly overdeveloped and the feminine energy is sadly underdeveloped. As a result, we are missing out on huge amounts of wisdom, understanding, and care that can spark unimaginable change for the betterment of our world. 

            Your voice is needed as a woman in the business arena.

            There are so many crises going on around us: social injustices, environmental hazards, and political turmoil. Society may have tainted, diminished, and overlooked the depth of the need for the divine, mature feminine. But the earth and human spirit are urgently crying out for the wisdom you have to give. YOU hold the key, the change, and the transformation this world needs. Are you willing to answer your calling?

            It takes courage to show up.

            There is no way forward without risk. It’s a vulnerable decision to allow the divine, mature feminine to lead in a world that praises and reveres the masculine. Often times, the more you put out there, the greater the pushback. We have to be willing to be brave to make the big changes needed right now in the world. 

            You can’t short-cut the process.

            The divine, mature feminine is already inside of you. However, you have to put in the work to access it. You have to make time for yourself, by yourself. No watch. No partners. No agenda. Just you and lots of space. We all have to let go of the need for instant gratification and quick change. The end result of doing the real work is a fully developed divine, mature feminine, and an audible voice that can have massive impact in the world. 

            “When we are basking in the divine, mature feminine, having taken the time and space as the first priority, then everything else in our lives flows better.” - Sonya Stattmann (36:33 - 36:42)

            When you step into the divine, mature feminine everything else in your life will flow better. Everything will change. 

            It may feel uncomfortable at first, especially if you’ve grown accustomed to mostly operate in the masculine. Have patience with yourself. 

            Prioritize the nourishment of the divine, mature feminine day in and day out. Give yourself as much space and time as you need to nurture the potential within.

            You can impact the world a hundredfold. 

            What are you waiting for?

            Find More Support for Women in Business:

            1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
            2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
            3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

            Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

            ]]>            2030b755a789417393e5b1625e756463Mon, 12 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -040041:17falsefull121121Stepping into the Divine, Mature Feminine & Why this Will Change Everything! (Part 2)Stepping into the Divine, Mature Feminine & Why this Will Change Everything! (Part 2)“When I am in my divine, mature feminine, I am grounded and confident with where I am right now.”

            The journey to embracing your superpower.

            Every woman is born with a superpower and a lot of women have forgotten how to access it.  

            It’s called the divine, mature feminine. 

            In our last episode, we began unpacking the reality of being a woman in a predominantly masculine world. Our greatest gifts as women have been largely ignored or diminished, especially in the business arena. 

            When you access the divine, mature feminine inside of you, it changes everything. 

            “There’s no good or bad. We all have both [energies]. But we sometimes have a default that our culture and environment rewards or punishes. As a result, we condition ourselves to fit into whatever we think is best for our survival.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (18:36- 18:53)

            In business, government and virtually every aspect of life, the male lens has dominated perception and design. It has shaped the way we perceive ourselves as women. 

            In the ’50s, a woman would be medically diagnosed as “hysterical” when she would act unhappy with a situation. This is just one of the thousands of examples where women were encouraged to feel like something was wrong with them. So much of this energy still exists today. 

            There are two types of feminine energy.

            The immature feminine energy is greatly focused on the external looks and others’ perception. It has a tendency to be catty and over-utilize sexuality. The mature feminine energy, on the other hand, is greatly focused on the internal value with zero care for others’ perceptions. It showcases groundedness and self-confidence

            Maturity develops within a framework of time and space.

            From our mother’s womb, we were birthed into this world. Childhood brings on the beginning stages of identification with the feminine. The personal experiences a small girl has with older women results in either a love or resistance to the feminine. Puberty hits and with it a deeper exploration. The very long process of maturity develops the ego (a masculine energy as discussed last week) but eventually moves towards the intuition - the true divine, mature feminine. This means less focus on external accomplishments and more on the internal. Simply put, a LOT of time devoted to feeling and being.

            There are no pain-free short-cuts on the journey to the divine, mature feminine.

            You can’t change your past. But you can take a look back and change your mindset for your present and future. You can reach an incredible state of knowing as you explore deeper into the divine, mature feminine. With that, you will also become hyper-aware of any pain surrounding past rejection of your feminine and how that has affected you. Are you willing to go deep and reconnect with who you truly are? 

            “It’s so important for us to create the space to develop… our inner self to maturity. To successfully do that we have to come through space and time. It cannot be done as a task on your to-do list. It has to be done with reverence and value.” - Sonya Stattmann (36:56 - 37:15)

            Inner work can not be done as a task on your to-do list. It has to be done with reverence and value for that space and time.

            The painful process of self-examination is the only way to start, progress, and reach the divine, mature feminine. 

            No more suppressing who you are. No more hiding your emotions. 

            It is time to step into your full and divine glory! 

            Find More Support For Women In Business:

            1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
            2. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
            3. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
            4. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

            Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

            ]]>d3f434852e1c4e4d845174876503fc38Mon, 05 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -040044:47falsefull120120            Stepping into the Divine, Mature Feminine & Why This Will Change Everything! (Part 1)Stepping into the Divine, Mature Feminine & Why This Will Change Everything! (Part 1)“We are going to make far more change by who we are being, not by what we are doing.”

            

            The greatest superpower you were born with.

            Did you know that being a woman in the business arena is actually a superpower?

            The feminine energy is a highly creative force with rich value. However, many women have been indoctrinated into thinking otherwise. We often go against our nature and function in a masculine way to attempt to fit into a predominantly masculine world. The result is catastrophic. 

            Embracing your divine, mature feminine energy will unleash your real superpowers.  

            “A lot of women are burning themselves out by trying to operate their business in a way that isn’t aligning with who they are.” - Sonya Stattmann (6:16 - 6:23)

            Most women are naturally more inclined to the feminine. When we stop attempting to operate solely in the masculine part of ourselves, we have far more success and freedom in our businesses and in our lives. 

            There are key differences between the masculine and the feminine. 

            The nouns of gender classifications can be triggering. With this in mind, we will be referring to the masculine and feminine as energies, not sexual identities. The masculine is ego-driven with a mindset of doing. It’s packed full - active like the light. The feminine, on the other hand, is rooted in intuition with a mindset of being. It’s void - ready to birth magnificence like the darkness. Every human is born with both energies and for good reason.

            It’s crucial to maintain a balance, but that balance looks different for each person. 

            When we focus too heavily on the masculine, we run the risk of doing at the cost of being. In other words, we will run a great risk of finding ourselves on the edge of burnout or even failure! We know the world is so fixated on hyper-productivity, outward accomplishments and achievements. However, life isn’t about getting things done. You will make FAR more change by who you’re being, not by what you’re doing. A life in congruence with who you truly are as a woman will drive the impact and influence you were meant to achieve.

            Your decision to embrace the divine, mature feminine will change everything.

            As you shed the external influences that keep you stuck in the masculine, you can dive deep into the beauty of the feminine energy that resides in all of us. The feminine is located deep below the surface of the self. It holds wisdom, accessible through stillness and introspection. The tricky part is allowing yourself to dive in without the direction of the masculine or an agenda. No time restrictions. No structure. Just you exploring whatever is coming up in journaling, meditating, and being.

            “Huge shifts can happen if you give yourself space to be without an agenda.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (25:56 - 26:06)

            Once you dive into the internal spaces of the divine, mature feminine you will reach a deep spiritual connection with everything. 

            Are you willing to get quiet and listen?

            In order to access your innate wisdom, you have to reframe your thinking and stop doing.

            This week set aside some time to just be. Go to your local coffee shop and do nothing for two hours. Take a week (yes, a week!) off from work. Breathe. It will probably feel foreign and slightly uncomfortable at first. However, that space will initiate huge shifts in personal transformation. We’d love to hear any visions or epiphanies that surface!  

            Be courageous. Be feminine. Be you. 

            Find More Support For Women In Business:

            1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
            2. “We are going to make far more change by who we are being, not by what we are doing.”

              

              The greatest superpower you were born with.

              Did you know that being a woman in the business arena is actually a superpower?

              The feminine energy is a highly creative force with rich value. However, many women have been indoctrinated into thinking otherwise. We often go against our nature and function in a masculine way to attempt to fit into a predominantly masculine world. The result is catastrophic. 

              Embracing your divine, mature feminine energy will unleash your real superpowers.  

              “A lot of women are burning themselves out by trying to operate their business in a way that isn’t aligning with who they are.” - Sonya Stattmann (6:16 - 6:23)

              Most women are naturally more inclined to the feminine. When we stop attempting to operate solely in the masculine part of ourselves, we have far more success and freedom in our businesses and in our lives. 

              There are key differences between the masculine and the feminine. 

              The nouns of gender classifications can be triggering. With this in mind, we will be referring to the masculine and feminine as energies, not sexual identities. The masculine is ego-driven with a mindset of doing. It’s packed full - active like the light. The feminine, on the other hand, is rooted in intuition with a mindset of being. It’s void - ready to birth magnificence like the darkness. Every human is born with both energies and for good reason.

              It’s crucial to maintain a balance, but that balance looks different for each person. 

              When we focus too heavily on the masculine, we run the risk of doing at the cost of being. In other words, we will run a great risk of finding ourselves on the edge of burnout or even failure! We know the world is so fixated on hyper-productivity, outward accomplishments and achievements. However, life isn’t about getting things done. You will make FAR more change by who you’re being, not by what you’re doing. A life in congruence with who you truly are as a woman will drive the impact and influence you were meant to achieve.

              Your decision to embrace the divine, mature feminine will change everything.

              As you shed the external influences that keep you stuck in the masculine, you can dive deep into the beauty of the feminine energy that resides in all of us. The feminine is located deep below the surface of the self. It holds wisdom, accessible through stillness and introspection. The tricky part is allowing yourself to dive in without the direction of the masculine or an agenda. No time restrictions. No structure. Just you exploring whatever is coming up in journaling, meditating, and being.

              “Huge shifts can happen if you give yourself space to be without an agenda.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (25:56 - 26:06)

              Once you dive into the internal spaces of the divine, mature feminine you will reach a deep spiritual connection with everything. 

              Are you willing to get quiet and listen?

              In order to access your innate wisdom, you have to reframe your thinking and stop doing.

              This week set aside some time to just be. Go to your local coffee shop and do nothing for two hours. Take a week (yes, a week!) off from work. Breathe. It will probably feel foreign and slightly uncomfortable at first. However, that space will initiate huge shifts in personal transformation. We’d love to hear any visions or epiphanies that surface!  

              Be courageous. Be feminine. Be you. 

              Find More Support For Women In Business:

              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

              ]]>              f7ebf55d48054afc847ad3cc5aef6bd4Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -040042:23falsefull119119How Over-Owning Responsibility is Sabotaging Your Success (Part 3)How Over-Owning Responsibility is Sabotaging Your Success (Part 3)“If over-owning or under-owning is your pattern, one of the first things you can do is prioritize self-care, self inquiry, and space for yourself.” - Sonya Stattmann (13:40-13:51)

              Some business owners struggle to know when they need to step in to take over and when they should take a step back. The line between under-owning and over-owning our responsibilities can be subtle and hard to see. But when we’re able to step back, we become more aware of the patterns that are playing out in our work and at home.

              Identifying the different roles you play in life can be the first step to finding a balance in your responsibility to others. 

              There are some roles you play that make you feel like you’re in a state of flow. Other roles might feel heavy and weigh you down physically, mentally, or emotionally. That heavy feeling can be a sign that you’re overburdened, which may be linked to a pattern of over-owning. The more aware you become, the better you’ll be at choosing where to focus your attention. This comes from ongoing self-reflection. When looking at a role that feels overwhelming, learn to ask questions that lead to new insights. Why do you hold that role? Is it necessary, or are you holding it out of a sense of obligation? This kind of radical inquiry takes you deeper so you can prioritize self-care and self-exploration. You prioritize your needs. 

              “Until we get clear about all the roles we play, we can’t really discern the level of responsibility we’re taking in each role.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (4:02-4:11)

              Start With Self-Care 

              Self-care can be difficult when we have a public persona we feel we need to maintain. We place ourselves at the mercy of other people’s expectations of us. When you try to keep up with everyone else’s idea of who you are, it becomes harder to discern what’s theirs and what’s yours. We may try to control others by getting them to take certain actions. But the truth is that we don’t have a responsibility to others except to fulfill the agreements we’ve made or communicate what we’re feeling. But we can restructure those agreements at any time. If you try to fill the role of being a capable and reliable person at all times, it can become too big a role to fulfill. When we over-control or over-own things, we become exhausted. 

              Your Dreams Require a Healthy You

              Self-care and awareness are essential to making your dreams a reality. You need to say “yes” to yourself in order to bring your vision to fruition. Leadership is about stepping into your power and being a shining example for others. That leads to real change and creates the most inspiration for you and those around you. Our service to others comes second to our own ability to be in our power. 

              Prioritizing self-care and owning your responsibility to yourself helps you overcome imbalances in your ownership. This comes from clearly communicating your needs to others and saying “no” when needed. We must also create new agreements or renegotiate existing agreements we have with others to better meet our needs. Working with a coach or some other neutral party can be a great way to express your needs and find the strategies that work for you. 

              “The opposite of over-controlling and over owning is that you learn how to create a sustainable ebb and flow of your energy.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (22:42 -22:57)

              You don’t have to overcome these issues on your own. Ask for help and use the strategies that give you the results you’re after. Remember that the strategies that will work best for YOU will probably change over time. But when you take these steps to create that awareness, you’ll know what to do when you feel overwhelmed. You’ll know when you’re over-owning or under-owning your responsibilities. You’ll become better at reclaiming the balance you need to serve others while living a life that inspires...]]>“If over-owning or under-owning is your pattern, one of the first things you can do is prioritize self-care, self inquiry, and space for yourself.” - Sonya Stattmann (13:40-13:51)

              Some business owners struggle to know when they need to step in to take over and when they should take a step back. The line between under-owning and over-owning our responsibilities can be subtle and hard to see. But when we’re able to step back, we become more aware of the patterns that are playing out in our work and at home.

              Identifying the different roles you play in life can be the first step to finding a balance in your responsibility to others. 

              There are some roles you play that make you feel like you’re in a state of flow. Other roles might feel heavy and weigh you down physically, mentally, or emotionally. That heavy feeling can be a sign that you’re overburdened, which may be linked to a pattern of over-owning. The more aware you become, the better you’ll be at choosing where to focus your attention. This comes from ongoing self-reflection. When looking at a role that feels overwhelming, learn to ask questions that lead to new insights. Why do you hold that role? Is it necessary, or are you holding it out of a sense of obligation? This kind of radical inquiry takes you deeper so you can prioritize self-care and self-exploration. You prioritize your needs. 

              “Until we get clear about all the roles we play, we can’t really discern the level of responsibility we’re taking in each role.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (4:02-4:11)

              Start With Self-Care 

              Self-care can be difficult when we have a public persona we feel we need to maintain. We place ourselves at the mercy of other people’s expectations of us. When you try to keep up with everyone else’s idea of who you are, it becomes harder to discern what’s theirs and what’s yours. We may try to control others by getting them to take certain actions. But the truth is that we don’t have a responsibility to others except to fulfill the agreements we’ve made or communicate what we’re feeling. But we can restructure those agreements at any time. If you try to fill the role of being a capable and reliable person at all times, it can become too big a role to fulfill. When we over-control or over-own things, we become exhausted. 

              Your Dreams Require a Healthy You

              Self-care and awareness are essential to making your dreams a reality. You need to say “yes” to yourself in order to bring your vision to fruition. Leadership is about stepping into your power and being a shining example for others. That leads to real change and creates the most inspiration for you and those around you. Our service to others comes second to our own ability to be in our power. 

              Prioritizing self-care and owning your responsibility to yourself helps you overcome imbalances in your ownership. This comes from clearly communicating your needs to others and saying “no” when needed. We must also create new agreements or renegotiate existing agreements we have with others to better meet our needs. Working with a coach or some other neutral party can be a great way to express your needs and find the strategies that work for you. 

              “The opposite of over-controlling and over owning is that you learn how to create a sustainable ebb and flow of your energy.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (22:42 -22:57)

              You don’t have to overcome these issues on your own. Ask for help and use the strategies that give you the results you’re after. Remember that the strategies that will work best for YOU will probably change over time. But when you take these steps to create that awareness, you’ll know what to do when you feel overwhelmed. You’ll know when you’re over-owning or under-owning your responsibilities. You’ll become better at reclaiming the balance you need to serve others while living a life that inspires everything you do. 

              Find More Support For Women In Business:

              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

              ]]>587f7c7d404a4b94a27a86a3fcddae01Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -040041:47falsefull118118              How Over-Owning Responsibility is Sabotaging Your Success (Part 2)How Over-Owning Responsibility is Sabotaging Your Success (Part 2)“If we're over-extending ourselves into other people's circle of power it’s exhausting to us and frustrating to them. It’s disempowering.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (31:24-31:36)

              Proper ownership of responsibility is a major factor in your ability to achieve success. But it’s possible to over-own and under-own those responsibilities, which can have a detrimental impact on our wellbeing and limit your success. We often over-own our responsibilities when it comes to taking care of our families and others. We over-extend ourselves. We enable others. Out of care, we give way too much. We can also under-own responsibility by not properly taking care of ourselves. We need to recognize when we’re over- or under-owning responsibility and find the balance we need to meet our needs and those of the people we love. 

              “The only power we have with others is to create agreements or to communicate… that’s it. We can’t make them decide, act, or feel a certain way.” - Sonya Stattmann (30:41-31:02)

              We often struggle to trust our own feelings and instincts when we know things are out of balance. We might see that we’re doing too much or failing to take care of ourselves, but we continue to push forward. We dismiss that inner voice telling us that something needs to change. 

              Listening to Your Inner Voice

              We need to be mindful of that inner voice as well as the physical sensations that can let us know when we’re taking on too much or not doing enough of what we need to be doing. It could be an overwhelming sense in the body or some other telltale sign. 

              As women, we can struggle to see the signs because we’ve been conditioned to over-own. We learn to give of ourselves at the expense of meeting our own needs. This can cause us to no longer hear our inner voice and face the risk of burnout. This becomes a pattern that can lead to sleep problems, appetite issues, and headaches or chronic pain, among other health issues. 

              Creating the Space for Self-Awareness

              Self-awareness can help you overcome these challenges. Mindfulness teaches us to observe and check in with ourselves. Walking meditations are a great way to put this into practice and restore a state of self-reflection. When you’re aware of being out of balance it becomes possible to the right steps to center yourself again. 

              Daily journaling can help create the space to become more self-aware. Over-owning our responsibilities puts us in a state of “fight or flight,” triggering our sympathetic nervous system. Restorative practices like yoga can be beneficial for anyone on the verge of burnout. Look at those areas of your life that are out of balance. Start with the least painful areas first. The awareness you create is the key to making the right decisions moving forward.

              “It starts with self-awareness. Self-awareness starts with space. If you don't prioritize that space, you're not going to gain self-awareness.” - Sonya Stattmann (14:21-14:37)

              How much responsibility are you putting on yourself to care for others? Are the strategies that once worked for you no longer working? How might over-owning responsibility to others be disempowering them? When you start to uncover those areas where you need to make changes, it becomes possible to take the steps that create awareness and space to step into the responsibilities you have to others and yourself in a way that contributes to the wellbeing of everyone. 

              Find More Support For Women In Business:

              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new “If we're over-extending ourselves into other people's circle of power it’s exhausting to us and frustrating to them. It’s disempowering.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (31:24-31:36)

                Proper ownership of responsibility is a major factor in your ability to achieve success. But it’s possible to over-own and under-own those responsibilities, which can have a detrimental impact on our wellbeing and limit your success. We often over-own our responsibilities when it comes to taking care of our families and others. We over-extend ourselves. We enable others. Out of care, we give way too much. We can also under-own responsibility by not properly taking care of ourselves. We need to recognize when we’re over- or under-owning responsibility and find the balance we need to meet our needs and those of the people we love. 

                “The only power we have with others is to create agreements or to communicate… that’s it. We can’t make them decide, act, or feel a certain way.” - Sonya Stattmann (30:41-31:02)

                We often struggle to trust our own feelings and instincts when we know things are out of balance. We might see that we’re doing too much or failing to take care of ourselves, but we continue to push forward. We dismiss that inner voice telling us that something needs to change. 

                Listening to Your Inner Voice

                We need to be mindful of that inner voice as well as the physical sensations that can let us know when we’re taking on too much or not doing enough of what we need to be doing. It could be an overwhelming sense in the body or some other telltale sign. 

                As women, we can struggle to see the signs because we’ve been conditioned to over-own. We learn to give of ourselves at the expense of meeting our own needs. This can cause us to no longer hear our inner voice and face the risk of burnout. This becomes a pattern that can lead to sleep problems, appetite issues, and headaches or chronic pain, among other health issues. 

                Creating the Space for Self-Awareness

                Self-awareness can help you overcome these challenges. Mindfulness teaches us to observe and check in with ourselves. Walking meditations are a great way to put this into practice and restore a state of self-reflection. When you’re aware of being out of balance it becomes possible to the right steps to center yourself again. 

                Daily journaling can help create the space to become more self-aware. Over-owning our responsibilities puts us in a state of “fight or flight,” triggering our sympathetic nervous system. Restorative practices like yoga can be beneficial for anyone on the verge of burnout. Look at those areas of your life that are out of balance. Start with the least painful areas first. The awareness you create is the key to making the right decisions moving forward.

                “It starts with self-awareness. Self-awareness starts with space. If you don't prioritize that space, you're not going to gain self-awareness.” - Sonya Stattmann (14:21-14:37)

                How much responsibility are you putting on yourself to care for others? Are the strategies that once worked for you no longer working? How might over-owning responsibility to others be disempowering them? When you start to uncover those areas where you need to make changes, it becomes possible to take the steps that create awareness and space to step into the responsibilities you have to others and yourself in a way that contributes to the wellbeing of everyone. 

                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                ]]>                a5aaf681fe374f9daf8779f23469a7f8Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -040034:04falsefull117117How Over-Owning Responsibility is Sabotaging Your Success (Part 1)How Over-Owning Responsibility is Sabotaging Your Success (Part 1)“Women are so notorious for putting their oxygen mask on everyone around them. Family. Parents. Kids. Clients. Once everyone is good, THEN we’ll put our own oxygen mask on. But that is so the opposite of the way it needs to go.” Sonya Stattmann & Laura Shook-Guzman Women in the Business Arena

                The epidemic of saying yes way too much.

                Are you juggling to fit everything in the day? Staying up late to sew your kids’ costumes for the school play? Getting up early to send off business emails? Driving your emotional tank until empty, and then some more? 

                You… and many other women in the business arena. 

                The truth is, you can’t do it all. Nobody in the universe can! We have to let go of unrealistic expectations and look at how to bring more responsibility back to the care of ourselves.  

                “Over-owning by extending ourselves beyond capacity, giving more than we actually have to give, draining, exhausting, and overwhelming ourselves to give even more… that is self-harm.” -Sonya Stattmann (20:01 - 20:11)

                We live in a world of burn-out. Women are constantly pushing beyond their capacity on account of over-owning responsibility.

                What exactly is over-owning? 

                Over-owning is both the emotional and physical action of taking on any additional responsibilities that are not necessarily yours. It’s a laborious and exhaustive “yes” locomotive that painfully keeps going. It’s the, “Oh, you need help with that? Sure, I’ll drop everything I’m doing right now and come right over!” 

                Some women have been over-owning for so long that they feel it is a part of their identity and self-worth. They believe the more they over-own the more praise, recognition, and validation they receive in their various roles. But it isn’t sustainable and actually makes us less likely to have an impact on the lives around us. 

                How did over-owning get to be such a big problem

                Most cultures have normalized women as sacrificial nurturers. When women started going back to work or creating businesses, the nurturing expectations didn’t stop. Most women are still taking on too many roles outside of their full-time work.  

                The world supports hustling and “getting it done” and the perpetuation of beliefs that you can do it all means that we have to keep going no matter how exhausted or depleted we are. 

                The world supports unrealistic expectations…

                Yes, you can function off four hours of sleep! 

                Yes, you do need to be available 24 hours to your clients!

                Yes, you should help out at that school fundraiser!

                We have come a long way since the 50’s mindset of the women being a domestic goddess full time, yet so many of us still carry that mindset of what we should do based on societal gender roles. However, it’s unrealistic to think you can build a successful business and take on so many other volunteer roles. 

                How does over-owning impact you and your business?

                In the heart of trying to manage too much, your well-being takes a significant dive. Perhaps you have already started to experience various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress as a result? What about your sleep routine? A depleted woman isn’t going to do anyone any good.

                As for your business, there are significant consequences. If you have an over-owning pattern, then you will attract clients who want you to over-own. Their neediness will push you to the edge. You’ll have to take on fewer clients and in doing so, make less money. Eventually, your business will suffer as you head straight into burn-out.

                How do I even begin to tackle my deeply rooted habit of over-owning?

                • First things first, take a deep breath. So many women struggle with this issue. You are not the only one! 
                • Step into awareness. Okay, so you’re over-owning!...]]>“Women are so notorious for putting their oxygen mask on everyone around them. Family. Parents. Kids. Clients. Once everyone is good, THEN we’ll put our own oxygen mask on. But that is so the opposite of the way it needs to go.” Sonya Stattmann & Laura Shook-Guzman Women in the Business Arena

                  The epidemic of saying yes way too much.

                  Are you juggling to fit everything in the day? Staying up late to sew your kids’ costumes for the school play? Getting up early to send off business emails? Driving your emotional tank until empty, and then some more? 

                  You… and many other women in the business arena. 

                  The truth is, you can’t do it all. Nobody in the universe can! We have to let go of unrealistic expectations and look at how to bring more responsibility back to the care of ourselves.  

                  “Over-owning by extending ourselves beyond capacity, giving more than we actually have to give, draining, exhausting, and overwhelming ourselves to give even more… that is self-harm.” -Sonya Stattmann (20:01 - 20:11)

                  We live in a world of burn-out. Women are constantly pushing beyond their capacity on account of over-owning responsibility.

                  What exactly is over-owning? 

                  Over-owning is both the emotional and physical action of taking on any additional responsibilities that are not necessarily yours. It’s a laborious and exhaustive “yes” locomotive that painfully keeps going. It’s the, “Oh, you need help with that? Sure, I’ll drop everything I’m doing right now and come right over!” 

                  Some women have been over-owning for so long that they feel it is a part of their identity and self-worth. They believe the more they over-own the more praise, recognition, and validation they receive in their various roles. But it isn’t sustainable and actually makes us less likely to have an impact on the lives around us. 

                  How did over-owning get to be such a big problem

                  Most cultures have normalized women as sacrificial nurturers. When women started going back to work or creating businesses, the nurturing expectations didn’t stop. Most women are still taking on too many roles outside of their full-time work.  

                  The world supports hustling and “getting it done” and the perpetuation of beliefs that you can do it all means that we have to keep going no matter how exhausted or depleted we are. 

                  The world supports unrealistic expectations…

                  Yes, you can function off four hours of sleep! 

                  Yes, you do need to be available 24 hours to your clients!

                  Yes, you should help out at that school fundraiser!

                  We have come a long way since the 50’s mindset of the women being a domestic goddess full time, yet so many of us still carry that mindset of what we should do based on societal gender roles. However, it’s unrealistic to think you can build a successful business and take on so many other volunteer roles. 

                  How does over-owning impact you and your business?

                  In the heart of trying to manage too much, your well-being takes a significant dive. Perhaps you have already started to experience various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress as a result? What about your sleep routine? A depleted woman isn’t going to do anyone any good.

                  As for your business, there are significant consequences. If you have an over-owning pattern, then you will attract clients who want you to over-own. Their neediness will push you to the edge. You’ll have to take on fewer clients and in doing so, make less money. Eventually, your business will suffer as you head straight into burn-out.

                  How do I even begin to tackle my deeply rooted habit of over-owning?

                  • First things first, take a deep breath. So many women struggle with this issue. You are not the only one! 
                  • Step into awareness. Okay, so you’re over-owning! One of the quickest ways to get out of overwhelm is through awareness. Acknowledge and recognize that you’ve taken on too much.
                  • Pause and focus. Where do you have some ownership and self-agency? It’s in this moment of reflection that you get to choose how you want to be from here on out.
                  • Choose to act with self-care and not self-harm. Don’t go beating yourself up! Remember even baby steps will move you forward.

                   

                  Where does over-owning show up the most in your life? Awareness is the first step to stop this deeply rooted habit. Then you can start putting the oxygen mask on yourself first before turning your attention to others. 

                  “At the end of the day, a depleted mom, leader in the community, or business owner isn’t going to do anybody any good.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (9:46 - 9:54)

                  Over-owning is stimulated by deep insecurities. Whether you feel you are not enough or are failing, it’s only natural to want to alleviate the discomfort. These insecurities sabotage the self and trigger an over-owning pattern where you give and give and give to try to get out. 

                  But you won’t get out it until you become aware first. 

                  So be mindful. Come back to your needs. Stop automatically saying yes and stop sabotaging your success! 

                  Find More Support For Women In Business:

                  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                  Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                  ]]>                  23a3cd8b515a4a269f470d1003926984Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -040037:39falsefull116116Why Only 12% of Women-Owned Businesses are Making Over 100k & How to Change It (Part 3)Why Only 12% of Women-Owned Businesses are Making Over 100k & How to Change It (Part 3)“Stability comes in baby steps - slowing down, being more deliberate and strategic. Sometimes it just takes tiny tweaks to really shift the income you’re making.”Sonya Stattmann & Laura Shook-GuzmanWomen in the Business Arena

                  The logistics behind creating more revenue in your business.

                  You are aware of some of the challenges you face in the arena!

                  So what can you do about it?

                  In the last two weeks, we have discussed both the external and internal challenges that hold women back from reaching financial stability. Now it’s time to implement the logistics that will empower you to move towards success!

                  “Real change begins with us. We do have so much power to change our experiences and to tweak things that will allow us to have more profit, revenue, and time to invest in our business.” - Sonya Stattmann (3:31 - 3:52)

                  It may feel like there is a lot holding you back from financial stability. But you can initiate change! 

                  Here are some steps to shift your financial future and step into a place of power.

                  • A Clear Mindset. Last week we touched on becoming aware of the underlying beliefs that limit your success and profitability. In order to master the external, you must first navigate the internal. Where do you feel like you hold a place of power, and where are the places that seem to overpower you? Time? Sales? Pricing? Value? Take time to gain more awareness in the areas that need a mindset shift.
                  • Patience. Stability takes time. The path to long-term financial success involves a gradual development in skill building. Allot yourself a great amount of patience in this very necessary process. Remember, the goal isn’t to be an overnight success. The goal is to consistently accumulate a wealth that will sustain you over time.
                  • A Solid Foundation. Businesses fail every day. One of the greatest causes is the extensive amount of attention on vanity metrics and lack of real business principles. Sadly, the belief that marketing will bring your business financial stability is an illusion. A clear understanding of your target market, and having strategic packaging and pricing, will provide a solid foundation for revenue growth. 
                  • A Good Business Model. To make a profit you need a good business model in play. There are many variations. What does your current one look like? Is there a way for you to gain more profit? To cut back expenses? Support is available. Ask for help. A business coach or mentor can help you soundproof the structural details of your business model for the best possible outcome.
                  • Focus. Diversifying your businesses when none of your revenue streams are financially stable is like building a house of cards. It will eventually all fall down. Stop what you’re doing and focus all your attention on one stream. Wait until it is financially stable before moving on to a second stream. 

                  “As an entrepreneur, there’s never one right way, it’s always changing. It’s about being willing and brave enough to let your business teach you.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (23:12 - 23:25)

                  Our call to action is not for you to work harder and overrule this frustrating statistic.

                  Our call to action is for you to work more intuitively, in alignment with compassion and curiosity in your journey through the business arena. This is how you find your true power and step into your full potential. It is the most connected way of being you in YOUR business. The truth is you are absolutely 100% capable of shaping a successful business and making over 100k. The question is do you believe in yourself? We do!

                  Trust in your power.

                  You have everything you need to take even the tiniest step forward to initiate the greatest amount of change.

                  Find More Support For Women In Business:

                  1. For more episodes + information about...]]>“Stability comes in baby steps - slowing down, being more deliberate and strategic. Sometimes it just takes tiny tweaks to really shift the income you’re making.”Sonya Stattmann & Laura Shook-GuzmanWomen in the Business Arena

                    The logistics behind creating more revenue in your business.

                    You are aware of some of the challenges you face in the arena!

                    So what can you do about it?

                    In the last two weeks, we have discussed both the external and internal challenges that hold women back from reaching financial stability. Now it’s time to implement the logistics that will empower you to move towards success!

                    “Real change begins with us. We do have so much power to change our experiences and to tweak things that will allow us to have more profit, revenue, and time to invest in our business.” - Sonya Stattmann (3:31 - 3:52)

                    It may feel like there is a lot holding you back from financial stability. But you can initiate change! 

                    Here are some steps to shift your financial future and step into a place of power.

                    • A Clear Mindset. Last week we touched on becoming aware of the underlying beliefs that limit your success and profitability. In order to master the external, you must first navigate the internal. Where do you feel like you hold a place of power, and where are the places that seem to overpower you? Time? Sales? Pricing? Value? Take time to gain more awareness in the areas that need a mindset shift.
                    • Patience. Stability takes time. The path to long-term financial success involves a gradual development in skill building. Allot yourself a great amount of patience in this very necessary process. Remember, the goal isn’t to be an overnight success. The goal is to consistently accumulate a wealth that will sustain you over time.
                    • A Solid Foundation. Businesses fail every day. One of the greatest causes is the extensive amount of attention on vanity metrics and lack of real business principles. Sadly, the belief that marketing will bring your business financial stability is an illusion. A clear understanding of your target market, and having strategic packaging and pricing, will provide a solid foundation for revenue growth. 
                    • A Good Business Model. To make a profit you need a good business model in play. There are many variations. What does your current one look like? Is there a way for you to gain more profit? To cut back expenses? Support is available. Ask for help. A business coach or mentor can help you soundproof the structural details of your business model for the best possible outcome.
                    • Focus. Diversifying your businesses when none of your revenue streams are financially stable is like building a house of cards. It will eventually all fall down. Stop what you’re doing and focus all your attention on one stream. Wait until it is financially stable before moving on to a second stream. 

                    “As an entrepreneur, there’s never one right way, it’s always changing. It’s about being willing and brave enough to let your business teach you.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (23:12 - 23:25)

                    Our call to action is not for you to work harder and overrule this frustrating statistic.

                    Our call to action is for you to work more intuitively, in alignment with compassion and curiosity in your journey through the business arena. This is how you find your true power and step into your full potential. It is the most connected way of being you in YOUR business. The truth is you are absolutely 100% capable of shaping a successful business and making over 100k. The question is do you believe in yourself? We do!

                    Trust in your power.

                    You have everything you need to take even the tiniest step forward to initiate the greatest amount of change.

                    Find More Support For Women In Business:

                    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                    ]]>                    48e282c63ed5493883e9cf954ebac812Mon, 01 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -040036:25falsefull115115Why Only 12% of Women-Owned Businesses are Making Over 100k & How to Change It (Part 2)Why Only 12% of Women-Owned Businesses are Making Over 100k & How to Change It (Part 2)“Women are struggling to make more money in their business because they’re hitting a lot of mindset blocks.”Sonya Stattmann & Laura Shook-GuzmanWomen in the Business Arena

                    This week we wanted to talk about the internal factors holding women back from reaching financial stability.

                    Last week we began a three-part series discussing the reasons for the following statistic: Only 12% of women-owned businesses are making over $100,000 a year in revenue, including expenses and taxes.

                    Last week we addressed the systemic issues that are getting in the way of a woman’s entrepreneurial success.

                    This week we wanted to address mindset, value and the internal blocks that keep us from reaching greater financial goals. Sometimes we sabotage ourselves.

                    It is time for us to reclaim our power. The sooner we become aware of our internal struggle, the sooner we can identify and remove the mindset blocks that are standing in the way of long-term sustainable success and reaching our goals.

                    “It’s so important to pause and be intentional about mindset because it’s driving your perceptions all day long. If you’re not conscious of what those filters are and actually interrupting some of those negative patterns, then you’re living somebody else’s story of what money, business, and success are.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (12:22 - 12:43)

                    The mindset is the filter that determines how you perceive anything and everything. Your responsibility is to understand how you have allowed external messages and your experiences to impact your internal perception and block you from success.

                    Here are some of the most common mindset blocks women develop and in this week’s podcast we share some of the ways to overcome them.

                    A Struggle with Self-Value. This comes in many forms, such as struggling to charge what you are worth, being unable to define your value or failing to set proper boundaries in your life and business. Many women prioritize others over themselves. They devalue their voice, their mission and their purpose.

                    Over-delivering. Often times the way we devalue ourselves specifically comes in the form of over-delivering. Women naturally tend to over-deliver, especially in the realm of family responsibilities and client relationships. Over-delivering leads to less time and less money and can sabotage our progress to more financial success.

                    Unrealistic Goals. It’s only natural that women in the business arena focus on shooting for the stars. But keeping ourselves grounded is the key to gaining sustainable momentum and financial success. There is a lot of illusion out there about what it takes to be financially stable and free. We need more reality and understanding about what it takes to succeed.

                    “We’ve got to get more realistic about where we actually are and the next leg to the place we want to go.” - Sonya Stattmann (34:45 - 34:51)

                    Entrepreneurship is a powerful process of self-actualization. Sometimes we are so afraid to acknowledge where we are because we are not where we want to be, but becoming more aware of this reality is the only way to build a bridge to the life and business we want.

                    When we are aware of where we are and the gap between there and where we want to be, then we can change it. We need to reclaim our financial freedom and power.

                    Find More Support For Women In Business:

                    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming OurselvesFor more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                    3. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                    4. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                    ]]>a4817037ca794283a0ea3820ba8a3c29Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -040038:48falsefull114114                    Why Only 12% of Women-Owned Businesses are Making Over 100k & How to Change It (Part 1)Why Only 12% of Women-Owned Businesses are Making Over 100k & How to Change It (Part 1)“The world is designed for a man and we need to change it. We need to shift it. We need to redesign it.” - Sonya Stattmann (34:22-34:29)

                    Only 12% of women-owned businesses are making more than $100,000 in revenue per year. That’s total revenue. It doesn’t take into account business expenses such as taxes, labor, and overhead costs. And when businesses have low profit margins the money taken home is so much less.

                    Many entrepreneurs paint a picture of how easy it is to make millions of dollars starting your own business. But that’s not reality. When 88% of women-owned businesses are earning less than $100,000 a year, we have to step back and look at what’s really happening.

                    “It really starts with us changing ourselves and how we operate, committing to something, using our voice, and being an example to others.” - Sonya Stattmann (21:17-21:30)

                    There are systemic issues keeping women-owned businesses from thriving. It’s easy to compare ourselves to others. Women often see themselves as failures when they don’t measure up to others. But there’s a lot stacked against us from the get-go. That’s what needs to change.

                    Many of us think, “Why can’t I make more money?” We assume there’s something wrong with us. But we ignore factors that are unique to women in business. Expenses like childcare aren’t viewed as costs of doing business. But what happens when we have to reduce our time at work in order to care for our children? If it affects our business, then it should be seen as a work expense. Although men do play a role in caring for their children, women are typically considered to be the primary childcare provider. This also needs to change.

                    Recognize and Transform the Business Arena

                    We live in a male-dominated business environment. Women are often seen as less capable than men. And so often we feel we have to justify business endeavors by having a certain degree or other indicators of validation to prove ourselves. The more women recognize the nature of the existing business arena, the better they can understand and transform it.

                    “Competition is out. It’s the way of the old. Collaboration is the feminine value that’s changing the way we do business.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (35:27-35:36)

                    Women entrepreneurs want to empower other women. But they don’t always know how. It’s shocking how many women in business still hire male coaches. We need to hire and support women. The more we invest in them, the more money those women are making, and the more likely they are to support others.

                    We can change how we operate and be examples for others. If we’re worried that everyone else is making more than we are, then we position ourselves in a place of disadvantage.

                    Focus on Collaboration Over Competition

                    Competition is the way of the old business system. Women are fostering a new way of doing business. Collaboration is the feminine value that’s changing the way we do business. Women are talking to each other and recognizing the things that are wrong in business. More importantly, we’re coming up with solutions.

                    When we operate from a place of alignment between who we are, our unique gifts, and our strengths, we can turn business as we know it on its head. Instead of molding ourselves to the way business has always been, we can redesign the business world to fit us as we propel ourselves forward.

                    Find More Support For Women In Business:

                    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming...]]>“The world is designed for a man and we need to change it. We need to shift it. We need to redesign it.” - Sonya Stattmann (34:22-34:29)

                      Only 12% of women-owned businesses are making more than $100,000 in revenue per year. That’s total revenue. It doesn’t take into account business expenses such as taxes, labor, and overhead costs. And when businesses have low profit margins the money taken home is so much less.

                      Many entrepreneurs paint a picture of how easy it is to make millions of dollars starting your own business. But that’s not reality. When 88% of women-owned businesses are earning less than $100,000 a year, we have to step back and look at what’s really happening.

                      “It really starts with us changing ourselves and how we operate, committing to something, using our voice, and being an example to others.” - Sonya Stattmann (21:17-21:30)

                      There are systemic issues keeping women-owned businesses from thriving. It’s easy to compare ourselves to others. Women often see themselves as failures when they don’t measure up to others. But there’s a lot stacked against us from the get-go. That’s what needs to change.

                      Many of us think, “Why can’t I make more money?” We assume there’s something wrong with us. But we ignore factors that are unique to women in business. Expenses like childcare aren’t viewed as costs of doing business. But what happens when we have to reduce our time at work in order to care for our children? If it affects our business, then it should be seen as a work expense. Although men do play a role in caring for their children, women are typically considered to be the primary childcare provider. This also needs to change.

                      Recognize and Transform the Business Arena

                      We live in a male-dominated business environment. Women are often seen as less capable than men. And so often we feel we have to justify business endeavors by having a certain degree or other indicators of validation to prove ourselves. The more women recognize the nature of the existing business arena, the better they can understand and transform it.

                      “Competition is out. It’s the way of the old. Collaboration is the feminine value that’s changing the way we do business.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (35:27-35:36)

                      Women entrepreneurs want to empower other women. But they don’t always know how. It’s shocking how many women in business still hire male coaches. We need to hire and support women. The more we invest in them, the more money those women are making, and the more likely they are to support others.

                      We can change how we operate and be examples for others. If we’re worried that everyone else is making more than we are, then we position ourselves in a place of disadvantage.

                      Focus on Collaboration Over Competition

                      Competition is the way of the old business system. Women are fostering a new way of doing business. Collaboration is the feminine value that’s changing the way we do business. Women are talking to each other and recognizing the things that are wrong in business. More importantly, we’re coming up with solutions.

                      When we operate from a place of alignment between who we are, our unique gifts, and our strengths, we can turn business as we know it on its head. Instead of molding ourselves to the way business has always been, we can redesign the business world to fit us as we propel ourselves forward.

                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                      ]]>c66abb37d35c45a6b740ee40a393a3f0Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -040041:54falsefull113113Navigating School Holidays, Illness, or the Responsibilities That Take Us Away from Business (Part 3)Navigating School Holidays, Illness, or the Responsibilities That Take Us Away from Business (Part 3)“It’s better to focus on minimal momentum for consistency rather than maximum effort towards exhaustion.” -Sonya Stattmann (28:16 - 28:24)

                      Maintain minimal consistency for the success of your business.

                      The culture in which we live in loves to perpetuate what we like to call the “work, work, work, collapse” model. You start pushing yourself and feeling great. But it’s only a matter of time before you collapse.

                      Sound familiar?

                      You’re not the only one running in the hamster wheel. Many entrepreneurs fall into this cortisol roller coaster of the highs of productivity and lows of burn-out. But the systematic thinking of “toughing it out” to get the job done is both debilitating and inhibiting you from actually finding balance. It’s time for a shift from giving your maximum effort to maintaining a minimal consistency for the success of your business.

                      “Every time we have to pick back up our momentum it takes twice as much energy... Whereas, if we maintained a momentum it’s so much better energy-wise.” - Sonya Stattmann (8:42 - 8:58)

                      Business is not meant to be an “out breath” only production. There’s a more sustainable way to navigate through entrepreneurship. Unless you want to keep collapsing, you need a balance with the “in breath” as well.

                      Here are three actionable steps you can take to help you find balance and create enough energy that will sustain you.

                      Observe. You may wish for more, but being human means limited capacity. It’s imperative to understand your unique energy. Do you function best in the morning or night? Are you drained after specific activities or with certain people? What about your monthly cycle? Identify what preserves and depletes your energy to better block your time for rest and work.

                      Fuel. A car can only drive when there’s gas in the tank. The same goes for you! Return to the basics. Eat well. Sleep a full eight hours. Meditate. Exercise. Implement a routine of radical self-care to fill your tank. Rest equates to more energy which translates to greater effectiveness in the small windows of work.

                      Protect. It may feel paradoxical, almost a waste of time, to indulge in a great amount of radical self-care. But the truth is, you won’t have any energy otherwise. Create strong boundaries to protect your time for both rest and work. It’s okay to say no even to potentially new but demanding clients, especially when you are in a limited capacity.

                      “You won’t have any energy to get up and go if you’re not being really allegiant.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (18:44 - 18:51)

                      It all comes down to honesty. You need to be honest with yourself and others on what you need. You need to be honest about what you can actually give your business. Then you can plan and allocate your energies properly for a successful journey into entrepreneurship. If you have an extra surge of energy in the future, then great! Go ahead and use it! But as we end this series we hope you will give yourself permission to shift and change based on your needs. While consistency is key, have grace and compassion as you search for balance. You’re really doing great!

                      Just breathe and slow down.

                      All you need to maintain momentum is to find that minimal consistency, enough to sustain you through every week, year-round.

                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight]]>“It’s better to focus on minimal momentum for consistency rather than maximum effort towards exhaustion.” -Sonya Stattmann (28:16 - 28:24)

                        Maintain minimal consistency for the success of your business.

                        The culture in which we live in loves to perpetuate what we like to call the “work, work, work, collapse” model. You start pushing yourself and feeling great. But it’s only a matter of time before you collapse.

                        Sound familiar?

                        You’re not the only one running in the hamster wheel. Many entrepreneurs fall into this cortisol roller coaster of the highs of productivity and lows of burn-out. But the systematic thinking of “toughing it out” to get the job done is both debilitating and inhibiting you from actually finding balance. It’s time for a shift from giving your maximum effort to maintaining a minimal consistency for the success of your business.

                        “Every time we have to pick back up our momentum it takes twice as much energy... Whereas, if we maintained a momentum it’s so much better energy-wise.” - Sonya Stattmann (8:42 - 8:58)

                        Business is not meant to be an “out breath” only production. There’s a more sustainable way to navigate through entrepreneurship. Unless you want to keep collapsing, you need a balance with the “in breath” as well.

                        Here are three actionable steps you can take to help you find balance and create enough energy that will sustain you.

                        Observe. You may wish for more, but being human means limited capacity. It’s imperative to understand your unique energy. Do you function best in the morning or night? Are you drained after specific activities or with certain people? What about your monthly cycle? Identify what preserves and depletes your energy to better block your time for rest and work.

                        Fuel. A car can only drive when there’s gas in the tank. The same goes for you! Return to the basics. Eat well. Sleep a full eight hours. Meditate. Exercise. Implement a routine of radical self-care to fill your tank. Rest equates to more energy which translates to greater effectiveness in the small windows of work.

                        Protect. It may feel paradoxical, almost a waste of time, to indulge in a great amount of radical self-care. But the truth is, you won’t have any energy otherwise. Create strong boundaries to protect your time for both rest and work. It’s okay to say no even to potentially new but demanding clients, especially when you are in a limited capacity.

                        “You won’t have any energy to get up and go if you’re not being really allegiant.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (18:44 - 18:51)

                        It all comes down to honesty. You need to be honest with yourself and others on what you need. You need to be honest about what you can actually give your business. Then you can plan and allocate your energies properly for a successful journey into entrepreneurship. If you have an extra surge of energy in the future, then great! Go ahead and use it! But as we end this series we hope you will give yourself permission to shift and change based on your needs. While consistency is key, have grace and compassion as you search for balance. You’re really doing great!

                        Just breathe and slow down.

                        All you need to maintain momentum is to find that minimal consistency, enough to sustain you through every week, year-round.

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                        ]]>                        97bd2ad629fe460584591b612872f778Mon, 10 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -040039:27falsefull112112Navigating School Holidays, Illness, or the Responsibilities that Take Us Away from Business (Part 2)Navigating School Holidays, Illness, or the Responsibilities that Take Us Away from Business (Part 2)“You CAN run your business on 10 hours a week if you’re strategic, you set realistic expectations and you really focus on what’s essential” - Laura Shook-Guzman (37:09 - 37:17)

                        When we have a limited amount of time and energy, and an endless list of tasks, what do we prioritize to keep our business running, while staying sane? 

                        In this business journey, we will all come across times where priorities must shift, and the majority of our time must be spent away from the business. For many of us, this occurs each summer when our children are out of school for break.

                        Last week, we discussed the mindset needed to successfully navigate these seasons of life. This week, let’s take a deeper dive into the fundamentals that will allow you to keep your business moving forward during these busy seasons.

                        Planning is key.

                        When your time is limited, planning is a key discipline to implement into your days. When you take the time each week to prioritize your tasks, when an unforeseen circumstance arises the structure will already be in place to keep your business moving. When you know that your children will be out of school for the summer months, taking some time structure the time needed for the key elements of your business can help you maintain momentum, even when your business can’t be the top priority.

                        Be realistic about the time you have available, and then plan accordingly. Ask yourself, “What is the core of my business that needs to keep going, and what are the projects that need to be pushed off until a more opportune time?”

                        When conserving your time, projects are the first things that need to be placed on the shelf. All projects take energy, even if it is excited, anticipatory energy. When life has placed extra responsibilities on your plate, energy conservation is key.

                        Give yourself the permission to keep dreaming up big ideas for your business, but also give yourself the freedom to wait to execute those dreams until a later date, when life settles down a bit.

                        “There are three core components of ANY service business. Self-care... sales… and delivery... That’s it. It’s so simple, but most people are spending 90% of their capacity on everything else.” - Sonya Stattmann (17:02 - 17:30)

                        The Core Essentials for ANY Business

                        Regardless of the type of business you run, there are three core essentials needed to maintain momentum in the busy seasons of life. Self-care. Sales. Delivery. If you were to take an audit of where you are allocating your energy each week, you would probably find that 90% of your capacity is being spent elsewhere.

                        We can be so easily distracted by social media, funnels, blogs, projects, all of these aspects of our business that FEEL so important, but actually have little return on investment. So often, the most imperative component of our business is sales. It can also be the component that makes us feel the most uncomfortable. I love sales, and I teach my clients to love sales. However, this is one area that women are quick to place on the shelf in seasons of busyness. Sales still must be a priority in your business to help maintain momentum.

                        Instead of being distracted by all of those different avenues of connecting that don’t actually bring results, spend your time on the low hanging fruit. Who do you already know that would make an ideal client? What partnerships can you create? Who has access to your target market? Get on the phone and build some personal connections.

                        Also, so many women miss the conversions hiding in the follow up. There are so many factors that could keep a potential client from converting in the first call, and timing can be one of them. It takes minimal time to reach out to follow ups, and could quite possibly provide a major boost in your revenue. Keep following up with leads that are a good fit.

                        “When you have minimal capacity, give yourself permission to only focus...]]>“You CAN run your business on 10 hours a week if you’re strategic, you set realistic expectations and you really focus on what’s essential” - Laura Shook-Guzman (37:09 - 37:17)

                        When we have a limited amount of time and energy, and an endless list of tasks, what do we prioritize to keep our business running, while staying sane? 

                        In this business journey, we will all come across times where priorities must shift, and the majority of our time must be spent away from the business. For many of us, this occurs each summer when our children are out of school for break.

                        Last week, we discussed the mindset needed to successfully navigate these seasons of life. This week, let’s take a deeper dive into the fundamentals that will allow you to keep your business moving forward during these busy seasons.

                        Planning is key.

                        When your time is limited, planning is a key discipline to implement into your days. When you take the time each week to prioritize your tasks, when an unforeseen circumstance arises the structure will already be in place to keep your business moving. When you know that your children will be out of school for the summer months, taking some time structure the time needed for the key elements of your business can help you maintain momentum, even when your business can’t be the top priority.

                        Be realistic about the time you have available, and then plan accordingly. Ask yourself, “What is the core of my business that needs to keep going, and what are the projects that need to be pushed off until a more opportune time?”

                        When conserving your time, projects are the first things that need to be placed on the shelf. All projects take energy, even if it is excited, anticipatory energy. When life has placed extra responsibilities on your plate, energy conservation is key.

                        Give yourself the permission to keep dreaming up big ideas for your business, but also give yourself the freedom to wait to execute those dreams until a later date, when life settles down a bit.

                        “There are three core components of ANY service business. Self-care... sales… and delivery... That’s it. It’s so simple, but most people are spending 90% of their capacity on everything else.” - Sonya Stattmann (17:02 - 17:30)

                        The Core Essentials for ANY Business

                        Regardless of the type of business you run, there are three core essentials needed to maintain momentum in the busy seasons of life. Self-care. Sales. Delivery. If you were to take an audit of where you are allocating your energy each week, you would probably find that 90% of your capacity is being spent elsewhere.

                        We can be so easily distracted by social media, funnels, blogs, projects, all of these aspects of our business that FEEL so important, but actually have little return on investment. So often, the most imperative component of our business is sales. It can also be the component that makes us feel the most uncomfortable. I love sales, and I teach my clients to love sales. However, this is one area that women are quick to place on the shelf in seasons of busyness. Sales still must be a priority in your business to help maintain momentum.

                        Instead of being distracted by all of those different avenues of connecting that don’t actually bring results, spend your time on the low hanging fruit. Who do you already know that would make an ideal client? What partnerships can you create? Who has access to your target market? Get on the phone and build some personal connections.

                        Also, so many women miss the conversions hiding in the follow up. There are so many factors that could keep a potential client from converting in the first call, and timing can be one of them. It takes minimal time to reach out to follow ups, and could quite possibly provide a major boost in your revenue. Keep following up with leads that are a good fit.

                        “When you have minimal capacity, give yourself permission to only focus on what matters. I promise your business will not go down in flames.” - Sonya (35:00 - 35:05)

                        When you have so little time, you have to look at what really matters. Sometimes when we’re so overwhelmed we can let go of everything and do nothing, instead of really utilizing the little time that we do have. Set time aside to plan, be realistic about the amount of time you DO have, let go of the projects and distractions, and then prioritize the core essentials of your business. It’s entirely possible to maintain the momentum of your business, even when other responsibilities are keeping you from giving 100% to your business!

                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                        ]]>78440eb3c4174f6eb0d17a37c8ba0d2eMon, 03 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -040038:39falsefull111111                        Navigating School Holidays, Illness, or the Responsibilities that Take Us Away from Business (Part 1)Navigating School Holidays, Illness, or the Responsibilities that Take Us Away from Business (Part 1)“Our businesses don’t stop for life, and life does not stop for our businesses. It’s inevitable that you’re going to hit something... that takes a huge amount of your capacity that is not your business.”- Sonya Stattmann (4:43 - 5:00 )

                        How do we maintain momentum in our business when it is impossible to operate at 100%?

                        Throughout life, it is inevitable that we will come up against circumstances that require us to dial back the energy and momentum of our business. Many of us our business owners and also mothers. When the summer months hit, and our children are running free for a few months, it can be difficult to manage the shift in day-to-day responsibilities while still operating a thriving business. Even if you don’t have to navigate the challenges of children and summer break, I feel confident to say that at some point there will be responsibilities that demand your time - ailing parents, health issues, health issues with family members, etc. The question isn’t whether or not there will be a time when we have to juggle much more than business. The question is, how do we maintain the momentum we have worked so hard to gain when we simply don’t have the capacity to operate at 100%?

                        “Pulling back. Pausing. Slowing down. Unplugging. Taking time for ourselves. All of those things are actually scientifically proven to increase positive outcome in ourselves and in our business.” - Laura Shook Guzman (10:47 - 11:08)

                        It’s ok to slow down.

                        Take a moment and reread the sentence above. Perhaps read it for a third time.

                        Read it over and over until it sinks into your mind and your heart.

                        As women, we are so often guilty of over delivering, over owning, going above and beyond. This makes us exceptional in what we do in our business and at home. However, this mindset and way of living is not sustainable as a business owner, mother, daughter, or partner.

                        It’s time to get really honest with the capacity you have in your business. We can all be guilty of overestimating how much time we actually have to give. Sometimes we base our capacity on what we WANT, instead of what is actually realistic at the present.

                        Often we face internalized messages that we have to look like we are handling it all flawlessly. Anything less can be met with feelings of guilt or fear. What will people think if I slow down in my business? How will this affect my business’ reputation? Or, what will people think if I’m working my business while my children are sitting in front of the television on a sunny summer morning?

                        When we don’t address these messages directly, and try to keep it all together this is actually where everything falls apart. Unless we allow ourselves the space to slow down and shut down those messages - especially in the face of those responsibilities that demand extra energy and time in those seasons - we WILL face burnout.

                        “As women, we so often are over-delivering. Most of us are over delivering, over owning, over doing what we’ve agreed to… to give everything we have. Then, it feels like we’re disappointing people when we come back to even the minimal agreement.” - Sonya Stattmann (27:16 - 27:45)

                        How to communicate the decision to slow down with family and clients.

                        It may be difficult for family members to understand the need to ease off the gas with your business, especially if it is a major contribution to the household income. However, in the long run, when you take the steps to do what is best for your mental and emotional health, and are honest with what is realistic during this time, the pieces of your business WILL fall into place.

                        Before sitting down with family and clients and explaining the way your life will be shifting, it’s important to take the time to gain clarity, and to make a plan.

                        When you fully embrace the core value to slow down, it will be easier to explain this decision to others. People in our...]]>“Our businesses don’t stop for life, and life does not stop for our businesses. It’s inevitable that you’re going to hit something... that takes a huge amount of your capacity that is not your business.”- Sonya Stattmann (4:43 - 5:00 )

                        How do we maintain momentum in our business when it is impossible to operate at 100%?

                        Throughout life, it is inevitable that we will come up against circumstances that require us to dial back the energy and momentum of our business. Many of us our business owners and also mothers. When the summer months hit, and our children are running free for a few months, it can be difficult to manage the shift in day-to-day responsibilities while still operating a thriving business. Even if you don’t have to navigate the challenges of children and summer break, I feel confident to say that at some point there will be responsibilities that demand your time - ailing parents, health issues, health issues with family members, etc. The question isn’t whether or not there will be a time when we have to juggle much more than business. The question is, how do we maintain the momentum we have worked so hard to gain when we simply don’t have the capacity to operate at 100%?

                        “Pulling back. Pausing. Slowing down. Unplugging. Taking time for ourselves. All of those things are actually scientifically proven to increase positive outcome in ourselves and in our business.” - Laura Shook Guzman (10:47 - 11:08)

                        It’s ok to slow down.

                        Take a moment and reread the sentence above. Perhaps read it for a third time.

                        Read it over and over until it sinks into your mind and your heart.

                        As women, we are so often guilty of over delivering, over owning, going above and beyond. This makes us exceptional in what we do in our business and at home. However, this mindset and way of living is not sustainable as a business owner, mother, daughter, or partner.

                        It’s time to get really honest with the capacity you have in your business. We can all be guilty of overestimating how much time we actually have to give. Sometimes we base our capacity on what we WANT, instead of what is actually realistic at the present.

                        Often we face internalized messages that we have to look like we are handling it all flawlessly. Anything less can be met with feelings of guilt or fear. What will people think if I slow down in my business? How will this affect my business’ reputation? Or, what will people think if I’m working my business while my children are sitting in front of the television on a sunny summer morning?

                        When we don’t address these messages directly, and try to keep it all together this is actually where everything falls apart. Unless we allow ourselves the space to slow down and shut down those messages - especially in the face of those responsibilities that demand extra energy and time in those seasons - we WILL face burnout.

                        “As women, we so often are over-delivering. Most of us are over delivering, over owning, over doing what we’ve agreed to… to give everything we have. Then, it feels like we’re disappointing people when we come back to even the minimal agreement.” - Sonya Stattmann (27:16 - 27:45)

                        How to communicate the decision to slow down with family and clients.

                        It may be difficult for family members to understand the need to ease off the gas with your business, especially if it is a major contribution to the household income. However, in the long run, when you take the steps to do what is best for your mental and emotional health, and are honest with what is realistic during this time, the pieces of your business WILL fall into place.

                        Before sitting down with family and clients and explaining the way your life will be shifting, it’s important to take the time to gain clarity, and to make a plan.

                        When you fully embrace the core value to slow down, it will be easier to explain this decision to others. People in our lives will sometimes push us to do more, be more, earn more. First decide what you need and want, and how you best function, THEN make those agreements.

                        Clients are often more understanding than we think they will be. It isn’t necessary to give them all of the details. A basic explanation is sufficient. Give yourself permission to say what you need. You may not keep all of your clients, but that’s ok. When you lose a few clients you will gain some that are more aligned with your current capacity.

                        Giving both family and clients a realistic picture of what they can expect will help to avoid disappointment in the long run. Instead of trying to hold it all together, at the risk of causing everything to fall apart, be honest. If we stretch what we are capable of, we trap others because they can’t make decisions according to truth. Sadly, many of us learn these lessons AFTER burnout. We slow down because we have no other choice, and leave a wake of disappointment in our path.

                        A new normal.

                        When you are forced into minimal momentum, you may realize you never want to go back to full capacity. Operating at cruising energy may give you the freedom you’ve been looking for all along.

                        As you develop self-awareness around your energy levels and your passions. When you learn the skills, you have the freedom to be more honest with your capacity. Many of us don’t function well when we’re tired. When we aren’t honest, this leads to more disappointment, because an expectation has been set that can’t be set.

                        You may find that slowing down, and easing off the “hustle” mentality could actually give you the space you need to take your business to the next level. When are able to be fully present and honest with self and others, we have renewed energy and a clear mind to make wise and strategic decisions.

                        “Often, people put everything in their business, or they drop their business. That is challenging for energy, consistency, momentum, and results... Consistency is key. Even if it’s minimal.”- Sonya Stattmann (24:07- 24:17)

                        Start now.

                        The unplanned moments that demand our attention are just that, unplanned. Rarely do we know the timing, except in the case of summer vacations for our children. Instead of waiting for these moments to arise, start thinking about them now. How will you adjust your business so that it remains running, but demands less of your energy? How will you continue to make self-care a priority, so that you have the capacity you need to be fully present with others?

                        It’s entirely possible to run a business, while still taking care of family, spending the summer with your children, or managing all of those unexpected responsibilities that can affect your ability to give your all as an entrepreneur. We often over complicate what our business needs to run at a minimal level. In the next article, we’ll be talking more practically about how you can be prepared to operate a successful business with minimal momentum.  

                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                        ]]>0edea4e9456b4323958c591aa4602bcdMon, 27 May 2019 03:00:00 -040041:16falsefull110110                        Allowing Your Business to Evolve with Your Personal DevelopmentAllowing Your Business to Evolve with Your Personal Development“If you‘re running a business, it’s going to shift and change. You’re going to shift and change. Let it change, and evolve, and grow with you.” - Sonya Stattmann (16:29-16:48)

                        Every business evolves over time. But how can entrepreneurs change and pivot their brands in ways that reflect their own personal growth? Business owners often worry that changing their business will compromise their integrity. But if you want to succeed in the long run, you have to give yourself permission to evolve your business in ways that align with who you are at any moment.

                        This can be especially difficult for lifestyle brands built around a person’s identity or single focus. When these entrepreneurs face the possibility of rebranding, it can feel like an identity crisis. But changing your brand’s message lets you take things in a new direction. We just need to be careful when deciding exactly how we want to show up.

                        “There are millions of people who don’t know who you are and don’t care what you did a month ago. They only care about how you can help them right now.” - Sonya Stattmann (4:04-4:15)

                        Aligning Your Business with the Real You

                        It’s human nature to worry about what others think about us. This is one of the biggest obstacles entrepreneurs face when pivoting their business. But the truth is that no one is going to compare what you’re doing now with what you did a month ago. In fact, the only thing they care about is what you can do to help them right now.

                        That’s why it’s so important to step into who you really are and let your business reflect that. The more you align your business with your true self, the better your services will be and the better you’ll serve your audience. What matters most is how you treat others and what you can provide them.

                        When is the Right Time to Pivot the Business?

                        Entrepreneurs love to explore new things outside of their niche. But the real challenge is deciding whether they should integrate new interests, skills, or hobbies into their business. Many decide to create a business around some personal transformation, but it’s important to be careful. A new interest may not translate into a successful business.

                        Transformation alone isn’t always the best starting point for a new business. However, this doesn’t mean that who you are shouldn't be a part of what you’re already doing. A coach or mentor can help you determine when there’s a viable market for your new idea. The first part of this process consists of being true to who you are. The second is making sure you can create a viable business out of it.

                        “Let your creative energies fly. Isn’t that why you decided to create your own business anyway?” - Laura Shook-Guzman (22:05-22:14)

                        There are logistics to keep in mind when pivoting a business. Get the coaching you need to transition and move forward without feeling like you’re making a leap without a net. Entrepreneurs often rush through the rebranding process. Let yourself evolve and let things unfold naturally. Otherwise, you run the risk of rebranding only to have to go back and start over again when things still aren’t right.

                        Anyone who runs a business is going to experience change. Let your business grow and evolve with you. Don’t let the perceptions of others interfere with your own personal development and your choice to integrate who you are into your business. You don’t have to shut everything down and start over just because you’ve evolved.

                        If you’re not sure how to make your new self a part of your business, step away and work on yourself. Sometimes we fail to stoke the fires of our creativity because we’re too busy working on the business. Take time out away from work. Do something fun and interactive. Let your creative energies fly. After all, that’s why you created your own business in the first place.

                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                        1. “If you‘re running a business, it’s going to shift and change. You’re going to shift and change. Let it change, and evolve, and grow with you.” - Sonya Stattmann (16:29-16:48)

                          Every business evolves over time. But how can entrepreneurs change and pivot their brands in ways that reflect their own personal growth? Business owners often worry that changing their business will compromise their integrity. But if you want to succeed in the long run, you have to give yourself permission to evolve your business in ways that align with who you are at any moment.

                          This can be especially difficult for lifestyle brands built around a person’s identity or single focus. When these entrepreneurs face the possibility of rebranding, it can feel like an identity crisis. But changing your brand’s message lets you take things in a new direction. We just need to be careful when deciding exactly how we want to show up.

                          “There are millions of people who don’t know who you are and don’t care what you did a month ago. They only care about how you can help them right now.” - Sonya Stattmann (4:04-4:15)

                          Aligning Your Business with the Real You

                          It’s human nature to worry about what others think about us. This is one of the biggest obstacles entrepreneurs face when pivoting their business. But the truth is that no one is going to compare what you’re doing now with what you did a month ago. In fact, the only thing they care about is what you can do to help them right now.

                          That’s why it’s so important to step into who you really are and let your business reflect that. The more you align your business with your true self, the better your services will be and the better you’ll serve your audience. What matters most is how you treat others and what you can provide them.

                          When is the Right Time to Pivot the Business?

                          Entrepreneurs love to explore new things outside of their niche. But the real challenge is deciding whether they should integrate new interests, skills, or hobbies into their business. Many decide to create a business around some personal transformation, but it’s important to be careful. A new interest may not translate into a successful business.

                          Transformation alone isn’t always the best starting point for a new business. However, this doesn’t mean that who you are shouldn't be a part of what you’re already doing. A coach or mentor can help you determine when there’s a viable market for your new idea. The first part of this process consists of being true to who you are. The second is making sure you can create a viable business out of it.

                          “Let your creative energies fly. Isn’t that why you decided to create your own business anyway?” - Laura Shook-Guzman (22:05-22:14)

                          There are logistics to keep in mind when pivoting a business. Get the coaching you need to transition and move forward without feeling like you’re making a leap without a net. Entrepreneurs often rush through the rebranding process. Let yourself evolve and let things unfold naturally. Otherwise, you run the risk of rebranding only to have to go back and start over again when things still aren’t right.

                          Anyone who runs a business is going to experience change. Let your business grow and evolve with you. Don’t let the perceptions of others interfere with your own personal development and your choice to integrate who you are into your business. You don’t have to shut everything down and start over just because you’ve evolved.

                          If you’re not sure how to make your new self a part of your business, step away and work on yourself. Sometimes we fail to stoke the fires of our creativity because we’re too busy working on the business. Take time out away from work. Do something fun and interactive. Let your creative energies fly. After all, that’s why you created your own business in the first place.

                          Find More Support For Women In Business:

                          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                          2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                          3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                          Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                          ]]>                          d8ebb72c75c041c0baf64d795eaac656Mon, 20 May 2019 03:00:00 -040035:21falsefull109109How to Handle Broken Agreements in BusinessHow to Handle Broken Agreements in Business“There’s a middle ground where you can be clear and upfront with your agreements, and still come from a place of caring.” - Sonya Stattmann (15:42-15:52)

                          As business owners, we have to make a lot of agreements. We make agreements with our clients, with other service providers, with our spouses and our families. The problem is that many people, especially women, struggle to set boundaries and make clear agreements that support them to succeed. Women tend to over-own their responsibility, give in too much and let broken agreements slide. But what happens when promises are broken in our business relationships? Or how about when the agreements we have made no longer serve us? How do we honor our integrity and handle these tricky situations?

                          There are things that happen beyond your control. This is why one of the ways to handle broken agreements is to prepare for them before there is an agreement in the first place. This way you can take steps to protect yourself and your business when someone you've made an agreement with fails to deliver what they promised. You also can protect yourself in cases where you are accused of not keeping your agreements.

                          You don’t want to rush through the agreement process and a lot of women do because they feel uncomfortable. They want to get the sales part over as quick as possible, but this is a big mistake. If you rush through the process and make agreements without doing your due diligence, you’re more likely to get burned.

                          This is also true for the clients you serve. So many people teach you to force people to make a decision on a sales call, but this can be a big mistake. You don’t want to take on clients that have not had a chance to do their due diligence. Quick decisions often lead to broken agreements. So entrepreneurs need to first look at how they’re setting up their agreements.

                          “Make sure a clear agreement is made up front and that there’s some understanding of what happens if the agreement isn’t fulfilled.” - Sonya Stattmann (14:47-14:57)

                          Three Steps to Making Agreements That Stick

                          The following steps can prevent legal headaches and ensure that you and your partners have mutually beneficial relationships in the long run.

                          1. Do Your Due Diligence

                          Entrepreneurs need to know who they’re entering agreements with. Referrals are a great way to find the people you need on your business journey, but you may not always have that luxury. Instead, look at reviews and testimonials to see what others who’ve worked with them have to say about their experience. Don’t be afraid to ask for examples of previous work. You could even request to speak to a past client or customer. Get to know the person you want to work with before entering an agreement.

                          2. Use Contracts to Create Accountability

                          Accountability makes business agreements work. It’s important to put everything in writing so everyone understands what they need to deliver. Professionally drafted contracts are ideal, but they’re not the only way to get things in writing. You can outline the details of your agreements through email, audio or video recordings, and other media. Have something that everyone can look back on in case there’s any confusion or disagreements. Contracts protect you and your business.

                          3. Establish Clear Communication

                          Speak up when things aren’t going according to plan. You can be upfront about a broken agreement as long as you come from a place of compassion and caring. Check in with the other person to see how things are going. This keeps everyone on the same page about the project and its outcome.

                          Be clear in your communication without placing blame before you know what’s going on. Give others the chance to respond to the questions or concerns you’ve expressed. It’s always good to do it in writing so you have documentation to back up any claims.

                          Own Your Responsibilities but Don’t Over-own

                          We all]]>“There’s a middle ground where you can be clear and upfront with your agreements, and still come from a place of caring.” - Sonya Stattmann (15:42-15:52)

                          As business owners, we have to make a lot of agreements. We make agreements with our clients, with other service providers, with our spouses and our families. The problem is that many people, especially women, struggle to set boundaries and make clear agreements that support them to succeed. Women tend to over-own their responsibility, give in too much and let broken agreements slide. But what happens when promises are broken in our business relationships? Or how about when the agreements we have made no longer serve us? How do we honor our integrity and handle these tricky situations?

                          There are things that happen beyond your control. This is why one of the ways to handle broken agreements is to prepare for them before there is an agreement in the first place. This way you can take steps to protect yourself and your business when someone you've made an agreement with fails to deliver what they promised. You also can protect yourself in cases where you are accused of not keeping your agreements.

                          You don’t want to rush through the agreement process and a lot of women do because they feel uncomfortable. They want to get the sales part over as quick as possible, but this is a big mistake. If you rush through the process and make agreements without doing your due diligence, you’re more likely to get burned.

                          This is also true for the clients you serve. So many people teach you to force people to make a decision on a sales call, but this can be a big mistake. You don’t want to take on clients that have not had a chance to do their due diligence. Quick decisions often lead to broken agreements. So entrepreneurs need to first look at how they’re setting up their agreements.

                          “Make sure a clear agreement is made up front and that there’s some understanding of what happens if the agreement isn’t fulfilled.” - Sonya Stattmann (14:47-14:57)

                          Three Steps to Making Agreements That Stick

                          The following steps can prevent legal headaches and ensure that you and your partners have mutually beneficial relationships in the long run.

                          1. Do Your Due Diligence

                          Entrepreneurs need to know who they’re entering agreements with. Referrals are a great way to find the people you need on your business journey, but you may not always have that luxury. Instead, look at reviews and testimonials to see what others who’ve worked with them have to say about their experience. Don’t be afraid to ask for examples of previous work. You could even request to speak to a past client or customer. Get to know the person you want to work with before entering an agreement.

                          2. Use Contracts to Create Accountability

                          Accountability makes business agreements work. It’s important to put everything in writing so everyone understands what they need to deliver. Professionally drafted contracts are ideal, but they’re not the only way to get things in writing. You can outline the details of your agreements through email, audio or video recordings, and other media. Have something that everyone can look back on in case there’s any confusion or disagreements. Contracts protect you and your business.

                          3. Establish Clear Communication

                          Speak up when things aren’t going according to plan. You can be upfront about a broken agreement as long as you come from a place of compassion and caring. Check in with the other person to see how things are going. This keeps everyone on the same page about the project and its outcome.

                          Be clear in your communication without placing blame before you know what’s going on. Give others the chance to respond to the questions or concerns you’ve expressed. It’s always good to do it in writing so you have documentation to back up any claims.

                          Own Your Responsibilities but Don’t Over-own

                          We all have responsibility in agreements that are broken. It often takes two to tango as they say. The key is owning what is your responsibility without over-owning what is someone else’s. When others can see that we’ve owned our part of an agreement or a broken agreement, they’re less defensive and more likely to work with you to address any issues. Approaching the situation from a neutral perspective goes a long way in disarming them when there’s conflict. Document any issues such as missed deadlines or the failure to fulfill services. This gives more clarity on what needs to be addressed and the confidence to communicate pressing concerns. It is also important not to over-own the situation which is a common occurrence with women. You can be compassionate and strong.

                          “Compassion means you are understanding while standing in your own truth. You’re seeing the other person’s truth and while still seeing your own.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (31:21-31:32)

                          Business owners make mistakes, and sometimes they make the wrong investments. You can protect yourself from broken agreements by being your own advocate and speaking up when needed. Dealing with broken agreements in business relationships comes down to owning your value, taking a stand, using your voice and sharing your feelings.

                          Find More Support For Women In Business:

                          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                          2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                          3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                          Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                          ]]>68394e2461e14dba98260aa2adfbb1e3Mon, 13 May 2019 03:00:00 -040038:41falsefull108108                          Business Success Requires More than Just a Laptop & an IdeaBusiness Success Requires More than Just a Laptop & an Idea“Entrepreneurship is not just one skill. It’s a lot of different things you learn along the way.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (8:17-8:22)

                          The desire for personal and professional freedom is pushing people of all ages to start their own businesses. But there’s an impractical reality that’s setting in. A lot of would-be entrepreneurs think they’re going to strike it rich with nothing but a laptop and an idea.

                          The reality is that you need so much more to build and maintain a profitable business. Success requires you to consider the things you need to do and the skills you need to learn to achieve your goal. The path to entrepreneurship has ups and downs. Your ability to carry out your vision depends on a solid foundation built on much more than a dream.

                          The truth is, the experience of running a business provides the real lessons that lead to future success. In my Women in the Arena™ program, I focus on experiential learning, helping women work “in” their business to understand through experience what works and what doesn’t.

                          “The experiential part of business offers the most learning - what we want, what we don’t want, what works, and what doesn’t.” - Sonya Stattmann (33:16-33:27)

                          In order to succeed in business, we need to have the right expectations. Along the way, some failures are inevitable. If we take it personally, we will continue to struggle, and may end up calling it quits. Setting appropriate expectations gives the space needed to maintain a healthy forward-looking perspective.

                          Building a sustainable business requires a large capacity for discomfort. Ignore the myths about achieving success overnight. Instead, focus on bridging the gap between passion and building skills you’ll need in business. Apply those skills to gain the life experience that supports education. Entrepreneurship comes from the things you learn along the way, not just one skill.

                          Success in Business Requires Investment

                          Business owners face plenty of risks. Markets can change or become saturated. People are savvier about Internet marketing, increasing the competition and making it harder to stand out. Business coaches can help new entrepreneurs start on the right track, but hiring the wrong coach forces many entrepreneurs to want to go it alone. It’s easy to fall into the trap that it’s possible to get buy without investing in a coach. This is a dangerous mindset.

                          The right coaching saves you thousands of dollars and years of wasted time and effort. The most successful entrepreneurs are willing to invest in experts who can guide them. They know the importance of investing back in their business. Without investment, it’s unrealistic to think it’s possible to maintain a sustainable business. Business coaching isn’t a luxury. It’s an essential part of succeeding in today’s marketplace. Finding and hiring the right coach is one of the first things you should do for your business. 

                          “You can have a successful business, but it requires an understanding of business and definite skill building.” - Sonya Stattmann (12:31-12:41)

                          What You Really Need to Build a Profitable Business

                          Get your idea down on paper and take it to people you trust to give you feedback before moving forward. Entrepreneurs often put themselves in a bubble, thinking they’ve got the greatest idea. But an experienced and honest coach or mentor can keep you out of the echo chamber so you know the strengths and weaknesses of your idea.

                          Understand your target market, which is the foundation of your business. Your success depends on the demand for your service or product. Your offer has to be specific to the needs of your audience, and they have to want it badly.

                          Knowing your audience lets you customize your offer for a better response. You can test your idea to see if people are willing to invest their hard-earned money in your service or product. This only happens when you align]]>“Entrepreneurship is not just one skill. It’s a lot of different things you learn along the way.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (8:17-8:22)

                          The desire for personal and professional freedom is pushing people of all ages to start their own businesses. But there’s an impractical reality that’s setting in. A lot of would-be entrepreneurs think they’re going to strike it rich with nothing but a laptop and an idea.

                          The reality is that you need so much more to build and maintain a profitable business. Success requires you to consider the things you need to do and the skills you need to learn to achieve your goal. The path to entrepreneurship has ups and downs. Your ability to carry out your vision depends on a solid foundation built on much more than a dream.

                          The truth is, the experience of running a business provides the real lessons that lead to future success. In my Women in the Arena™ program, I focus on experiential learning, helping women work “in” their business to understand through experience what works and what doesn’t.

                          “The experiential part of business offers the most learning - what we want, what we don’t want, what works, and what doesn’t.” - Sonya Stattmann (33:16-33:27)

                          In order to succeed in business, we need to have the right expectations. Along the way, some failures are inevitable. If we take it personally, we will continue to struggle, and may end up calling it quits. Setting appropriate expectations gives the space needed to maintain a healthy forward-looking perspective.

                          Building a sustainable business requires a large capacity for discomfort. Ignore the myths about achieving success overnight. Instead, focus on bridging the gap between passion and building skills you’ll need in business. Apply those skills to gain the life experience that supports education. Entrepreneurship comes from the things you learn along the way, not just one skill.

                          Success in Business Requires Investment

                          Business owners face plenty of risks. Markets can change or become saturated. People are savvier about Internet marketing, increasing the competition and making it harder to stand out. Business coaches can help new entrepreneurs start on the right track, but hiring the wrong coach forces many entrepreneurs to want to go it alone. It’s easy to fall into the trap that it’s possible to get buy without investing in a coach. This is a dangerous mindset.

                          The right coaching saves you thousands of dollars and years of wasted time and effort. The most successful entrepreneurs are willing to invest in experts who can guide them. They know the importance of investing back in their business. Without investment, it’s unrealistic to think it’s possible to maintain a sustainable business. Business coaching isn’t a luxury. It’s an essential part of succeeding in today’s marketplace. Finding and hiring the right coach is one of the first things you should do for your business. 

                          “You can have a successful business, but it requires an understanding of business and definite skill building.” - Sonya Stattmann (12:31-12:41)

                          What You Really Need to Build a Profitable Business

                          Get your idea down on paper and take it to people you trust to give you feedback before moving forward. Entrepreneurs often put themselves in a bubble, thinking they’ve got the greatest idea. But an experienced and honest coach or mentor can keep you out of the echo chamber so you know the strengths and weaknesses of your idea.

                          Understand your target market, which is the foundation of your business. Your success depends on the demand for your service or product. Your offer has to be specific to the needs of your audience, and they have to want it badly.

                          Knowing your audience lets you customize your offer for a better response. You can test your idea to see if people are willing to invest their hard-earned money in your service or product. This only happens when you align your values with those of your target audience.

                          Success takes more than a laptop and an idea. Thinking you can do it without others or without learning new skills minimizes what it actually takes. Even a business with a solid foundation can take at least three years to become stable and profitable. If you haven’t built that foundation with education, experience, and skills, then that’s where you need to start.

                          Find More Support For Women In Business:

                          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                          2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                          3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                          Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                          ]]>408ed70fd21a41709824ebc000183bb8Mon, 06 May 2019 03:00:00 -040042:21falsefull107107                          Divine Timing: How to Know When to Let GoDivine Timing: How to Know When to Let Go“Divine timing is about surrendering to a certain current or energy that is unseen. It takes a lot of trust and communicating with those around us and giving ourselves permission to say, ‘I think something is off." - Laura Shook-Guzman (28:44-29:04)

                          What does it mean to yield to divine timing?

                          There are those times in our business and our lives when things just work and flow and are easy. And then there are those times when things we really wanted to work just aren’t working. So what do we do?

                          Should we yield to divine timing and trust the things we can’t see? Or should we stick to our original plan and take more action to make it happen?

                          When things aren’t coming together, we need to honor that the disruption means something. It is a great time to stop and reassess. Perhaps we need to move more slowly until things come back together again, or it could be time to go in a different direction. These are options to explore when something isn’t moving fluidly.

                          It can be challenging to let go of the steering wheel and let serendipitous or divine timing take over, but there is a time to surrender and allow. When those moments arrive, surrender is the best thing we can do to be empowered and to move forward.

                          “We can change our minds. We can shift and change... and if we can allow ourselves that space to shift and flow and be fluid, then that really allows us to grow in ways we couldn’t ever possibly imagine.” - Sonya Stattmann (10:12-10:32)

                          This is a mindset that requires some curiosity. Whenever we become more self-aware and mindful of what’s going on, we can pause and wonder if the reason things aren’t working is because there is something different waiting for us. We don’t know what may be right around the corner. 

                          If things aren’t working according to plan, there’s no reason you can’t make a new plan.

                          Sometimes when things aren’t working we need to step back and gain a wider perspective. If we take a moment to ask ourselves, “what is my intention,” not “how do I execute it,” we’re able to flow with what’s actually happening in that moment. We can make better decisions, instead of trying to force ourselves into a specific execution just because we thought that was the way it was “supposed to be.”

                          We can carry out our intention in many different ways. It doesn’t have to be the way we originally planned, and often the new ways are better.

                          “Professionalism doesn’t have to be that you show up perfect… exactly as you discussed six months ago with all the plans intact. That’s the old way of doing business. There is value in that. But what if professionalism is also based on a person’s ability to show up authentically, to show up with vulnerability and transparency about what’s happening?” - Laura Shook-Guzman (20:28-20:56)

                          When we’ve stayed in our integrity, communicated with those involved, tried to rearrange or create new agreements, we’ve done everything we can. We don’t owe someone an old promise that no longer fits what we want or who we are. It’s not good for them or for us to push things that no longer make sense and no longer feel right.

                          Let yourself explore the call of divine timing, be curious about what mysteries may unfold, and give yourself permission to follow it. It’s okay if it feels a little bit awkward at first because everything worth learning to do takes a little bit of practice.

                          There’s so much grace when we allow ourselves to follow divine timing.

                          "We have permission, no matter what situation we’re in, to follow what feels right." - Sonya Stattmann

                          Find More Support For Women In Business:

                          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com

                          2. What does it mean to yield to divine timing?

                            There are those times in our business and our lives when things just work and flow and are easy. And then there are those times when things we really wanted to work just aren’t working. So what do we do?

                            Should we yield to divine timing and trust the things we can’t see? Or should we stick to our original plan and take more action to make it happen?

                            When things aren’t coming together, we need to honor that the disruption means something. It is a great time to stop and reassess. Perhaps we need to move more slowly until things come back together again, or it could be time to go in a different direction. These are options to explore when something isn’t moving fluidly.

                            It can be challenging to let go of the steering wheel and let serendipitous or divine timing take over, but there is a time to surrender and allow. When those moments arrive, surrender is the best thing we can do to be empowered and to move forward.

                            “We can change our minds. We can shift and change... and if we can allow ourselves that space to shift and flow and be fluid, then that really allows us to grow in ways we couldn’t ever possibly imagine.” - Sonya Stattmann (10:12-10:32)

                            This is a mindset that requires some curiosity. Whenever we become more self-aware and mindful of what’s going on, we can pause and wonder if the reason things aren’t working is because there is something different waiting for us. We don’t know what may be right around the corner. 

                            If things aren’t working according to plan, there’s no reason you can’t make a new plan.

                            Sometimes when things aren’t working we need to step back and gain a wider perspective. If we take a moment to ask ourselves, “what is my intention,” not “how do I execute it,” we’re able to flow with what’s actually happening in that moment. We can make better decisions, instead of trying to force ourselves into a specific execution just because we thought that was the way it was “supposed to be.”

                            We can carry out our intention in many different ways. It doesn’t have to be the way we originally planned, and often the new ways are better.

                            “Professionalism doesn’t have to be that you show up perfect… exactly as you discussed six months ago with all the plans intact. That’s the old way of doing business. There is value in that. But what if professionalism is also based on a person’s ability to show up authentically, to show up with vulnerability and transparency about what’s happening?” - Laura Shook-Guzman (20:28-20:56)

                            When we’ve stayed in our integrity, communicated with those involved, tried to rearrange or create new agreements, we’ve done everything we can. We don’t owe someone an old promise that no longer fits what we want or who we are. It’s not good for them or for us to push things that no longer make sense and no longer feel right.

                            Let yourself explore the call of divine timing, be curious about what mysteries may unfold, and give yourself permission to follow it. It’s okay if it feels a little bit awkward at first because everything worth learning to do takes a little bit of practice.

                            There’s so much grace when we allow ourselves to follow divine timing.

                            "We have permission, no matter what situation we’re in, to follow what feels right." - Sonya Stattmann

                            Find More Support For Women In Business:

                            1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                            2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                            3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                            Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                            ]]>f76a8a5a3dcc4634a4e4a3cda640e964Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -040036:21falsefull106106Overcoming Fear that Stops You in Your BusinessOvercoming Fear that Stops You in Your Business“Realize that you are absolutely going to confront fear if you’re trying to grow your business.” -Sonya Stattmann (5:38 - 5:43)

                            As entrepreneurs, we are used to using our rational mind to build our business, but when faced with “paralyzing” fear, we have to use different tools and skills to effectively navigate it.

                            Rationalizing ourselves out of fear doesn’t work. We need to first realize that fear is normal. It’s a big myth that we have to be fearless to be an entrepreneur. The truth is that If we’re moving into new areas, moving up to a new level, or growing something we’ve never grown before, fear is inevitable.

                            “If you’re going to go into a business venture without fear, you’re losing one of your best assets, because fear has the ability to tell you if something is changing or needs attention.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (6:48 - 7:01)

                            If we don’t experience fear, we’re probably not moving in the right direction. We’re staying in our comfort zone, which won’t get us very far.

                            Knowing that fear is normal and that it is an indication we’re moving in the right direction will help us ride out the fear. Believing fear is not normal will tank us.

                            It is helpful to recognize the symptoms of fear.

                            When we are right in the middle of fear, we might experience:

                            • Panic
                            • Numbness
                            • Feeling disoriented
                            • Overwhelm
                            • Racing heart
                            • Dry mouth

                            In these moments, we can disrupt the fear by shifting our nervous system and engaging a different part of our brain.

                            One way is by using hot and cold water. Start by washing your hands in cold water, allowing yourself to feel the cold. Then turn the water to as hot as you can handle and feel the heat. Go back to cold water, then back to hot, three times.

                            Breathing exercises also disrupt fear. Breathe in to the count of four, hold for four, breathe out for four, and repeat.

                            Once the paralyzing fear is disrupted, our thinking brain can take over and explore the purpose the fear is serving. Fear has a way of showing up when we need to pay attention. Sometimes our fear isn’t about what we initially think it is, but about something else altogether.

                            Many people are quick to label their fear and often assume it is a fear of failure. But if we explore it, we often discover it is something different than we expected.

                            Doing an exercise of radical inquiry where we keep asking ourselves “why” can uncover the real fear. We may come to realize the fear doesn’t have anything to do with our business, but with something else.

                            Paralyzing fear is never about the NOW, even though it feels like it is. Instead, it is triggered by something in the past.

                            “The amount of confidence I’ve gained in myself over the years has not come from my greatest successes, but has come from walking through the center of my discomforts or my failures.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (30:07 - 30:20)

                            By working through the fear, we are building our resilience to discomfort and our skills to succeed. Any path to success or transformation will have natural ups and downs. Learning to sit through that discomfort has huge rewards because we learn so much through the challenges and the fear.

                            Realize that fear is normal as you move forward in your business. It is inevitable. Use it to bring you back into the now and uncover what is actually triggering the fear. You can move forward despite the fear and discomfort and find renewed confidence.

                            We also highly recommend finding support if you need it. Reach out to an experienced therapist or coach who knows how to help you navigate fear.

                            Find More Support For Women In Business:

                            1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit “Realize that you are absolutely going to confront fear if you’re trying to grow your business.” -Sonya Stattmann (5:38 - 5:43)

                              As entrepreneurs, we are used to using our rational mind to build our business, but when faced with “paralyzing” fear, we have to use different tools and skills to effectively navigate it.

                              Rationalizing ourselves out of fear doesn’t work. We need to first realize that fear is normal. It’s a big myth that we have to be fearless to be an entrepreneur. The truth is that If we’re moving into new areas, moving up to a new level, or growing something we’ve never grown before, fear is inevitable.

                              “If you’re going to go into a business venture without fear, you’re losing one of your best assets, because fear has the ability to tell you if something is changing or needs attention.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (6:48 - 7:01)

                              If we don’t experience fear, we’re probably not moving in the right direction. We’re staying in our comfort zone, which won’t get us very far.

                              Knowing that fear is normal and that it is an indication we’re moving in the right direction will help us ride out the fear. Believing fear is not normal will tank us.

                              It is helpful to recognize the symptoms of fear.

                              When we are right in the middle of fear, we might experience:

                              • Panic
                              • Numbness
                              • Feeling disoriented
                              • Overwhelm
                              • Racing heart
                              • Dry mouth

                              In these moments, we can disrupt the fear by shifting our nervous system and engaging a different part of our brain.

                              One way is by using hot and cold water. Start by washing your hands in cold water, allowing yourself to feel the cold. Then turn the water to as hot as you can handle and feel the heat. Go back to cold water, then back to hot, three times.

                              Breathing exercises also disrupt fear. Breathe in to the count of four, hold for four, breathe out for four, and repeat.

                              Once the paralyzing fear is disrupted, our thinking brain can take over and explore the purpose the fear is serving. Fear has a way of showing up when we need to pay attention. Sometimes our fear isn’t about what we initially think it is, but about something else altogether.

                              Many people are quick to label their fear and often assume it is a fear of failure. But if we explore it, we often discover it is something different than we expected.

                              Doing an exercise of radical inquiry where we keep asking ourselves “why” can uncover the real fear. We may come to realize the fear doesn’t have anything to do with our business, but with something else.

                              Paralyzing fear is never about the NOW, even though it feels like it is. Instead, it is triggered by something in the past.

                              “The amount of confidence I’ve gained in myself over the years has not come from my greatest successes, but has come from walking through the center of my discomforts or my failures.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (30:07 - 30:20)

                              By working through the fear, we are building our resilience to discomfort and our skills to succeed. Any path to success or transformation will have natural ups and downs. Learning to sit through that discomfort has huge rewards because we learn so much through the challenges and the fear.

                              Realize that fear is normal as you move forward in your business. It is inevitable. Use it to bring you back into the now and uncover what is actually triggering the fear. You can move forward despite the fear and discomfort and find renewed confidence.

                              We also highly recommend finding support if you need it. Reach out to an experienced therapist or coach who knows how to help you navigate fear.

                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                              ]]>36fbf55192f042a1b9c97d9f41a060f8Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -040033:15falsefull105105Recent Trends in the Business Arena & How to Overcome the ObstaclesRecent Trends in the Business Arena & How to Overcome the Obstacles“Sometimes as people grow their businesses, instead of achieving the freedom that they had hoped for, they actually end up more tied to their work.” - Sonya Stattmann

                              Misconceptions about the business arena are leading to disturbing trends.

                              Many aspiring entrepreneurs are intrigued by the idea of running their own business. They are excited by the opportunities that a business can provide for them, and the freedom and lifestyle benefits they can enjoy. The appeal of the entrepreneurial life has led to many people rushing out of their traditional nine-to-five jobs in search of better options.

                              “As some industries get flooded and the business environment changes, we need to create different plans and strategies, and we need to find our target market.” - Sonya Stattmann (20:48 -21:07)

                              While the path of an entrepreneur can undoubtedly be advantageous if done right, it is often misunderstood. The perception of freedom is a big driver for many that are thinking of starting their own businesses. But a lot of them haven’t defined what freedom really means to them. Financial success doesn't always equal freedom. Running a successful business can be complicated and time-consuming, and it might even result in less freedom. Some of these common misconceptions about being an entrepreneur are leading to some disturbing trends in the business arena.

                              Some of the recent troublesome trends emerging in the business arena.

                              Unrealistic Expectations - An excessive amount of hype around the idea of entrepreneurship, combined with the low barriers of entry, has led to unrealistic expectations of what it’s like to run a business. While it’s certainly great to have sources of inspiration and to dream big, the expectations also need to be based on reality. You don’t need a 20-page business plan in the traditional sense, but you do need a logical action plan and a solid foundation. You need to know who is your target market, if they really want or need what you’re offering, and how you plan on selling it to them.

                              Saturated Markets - Some markets that were wide open even a few years ago are now getting flooded with new providers. This is especially true for service businesses like coaches and consultants, and also for some product businesses. To be successful in these markets today, you need to think differently and differentiate yourself from everyone else. One way to do that is to get really specific about who you’re helping. It’s not enough to say you work with non-profits, or with moms that are entrepreneurs. You have to niche down, but you also need to make sure you’re in a market with more demand than supply.

                              Investing in the Wrong Things - Bootstrapping your business can be valuable, especially when you’re starting out. However, there are times when you do need to invest in yourself and your business to evolve to the next level. The problem is, many entrepreneurs are investing in the wrong things at the wrong time. The first thing you need to solidify is your foundation. Know precisely who you’re helping, what problem you’re solving for them, and how you’re selling to them. If you don’t have a solid foundation yet, it might be a good idea to invest in a business coach with experience in your industry to help you through the initial stages.

                              “The more specific you are with your target market, the more you can move towards collaborating instead of competing with other providers in your industry.” - Sonya Stattmann (24:47 - 24:53)

                              Many women in the business arena are experiencing exhaustion and burnout. Some are burning out because they aren’t experiencing any success, while others are running out of steam from running a business that has grown too big, without the proper infrastructure, rendering them incapable of making the impact they hoped for. Regardless of why we find ourselves in a season of burn out, it all comes back to the basics. Taking the time to...]]>“Sometimes as people grow their businesses, instead of achieving the freedom that they had hoped for, they actually end up more tied to their work.” - Sonya Stattmann

                              Misconceptions about the business arena are leading to disturbing trends.

                              Many aspiring entrepreneurs are intrigued by the idea of running their own business. They are excited by the opportunities that a business can provide for them, and the freedom and lifestyle benefits they can enjoy. The appeal of the entrepreneurial life has led to many people rushing out of their traditional nine-to-five jobs in search of better options.

                              “As some industries get flooded and the business environment changes, we need to create different plans and strategies, and we need to find our target market.” - Sonya Stattmann (20:48 -21:07)

                              While the path of an entrepreneur can undoubtedly be advantageous if done right, it is often misunderstood. The perception of freedom is a big driver for many that are thinking of starting their own businesses. But a lot of them haven’t defined what freedom really means to them. Financial success doesn't always equal freedom. Running a successful business can be complicated and time-consuming, and it might even result in less freedom. Some of these common misconceptions about being an entrepreneur are leading to some disturbing trends in the business arena.

                              Some of the recent troublesome trends emerging in the business arena.

                              Unrealistic Expectations - An excessive amount of hype around the idea of entrepreneurship, combined with the low barriers of entry, has led to unrealistic expectations of what it’s like to run a business. While it’s certainly great to have sources of inspiration and to dream big, the expectations also need to be based on reality. You don’t need a 20-page business plan in the traditional sense, but you do need a logical action plan and a solid foundation. You need to know who is your target market, if they really want or need what you’re offering, and how you plan on selling it to them.

                              Saturated Markets - Some markets that were wide open even a few years ago are now getting flooded with new providers. This is especially true for service businesses like coaches and consultants, and also for some product businesses. To be successful in these markets today, you need to think differently and differentiate yourself from everyone else. One way to do that is to get really specific about who you’re helping. It’s not enough to say you work with non-profits, or with moms that are entrepreneurs. You have to niche down, but you also need to make sure you’re in a market with more demand than supply.

                              Investing in the Wrong Things - Bootstrapping your business can be valuable, especially when you’re starting out. However, there are times when you do need to invest in yourself and your business to evolve to the next level. The problem is, many entrepreneurs are investing in the wrong things at the wrong time. The first thing you need to solidify is your foundation. Know precisely who you’re helping, what problem you’re solving for them, and how you’re selling to them. If you don’t have a solid foundation yet, it might be a good idea to invest in a business coach with experience in your industry to help you through the initial stages.

                              “The more specific you are with your target market, the more you can move towards collaborating instead of competing with other providers in your industry.” - Sonya Stattmann (24:47 - 24:53)

                              Many women in the business arena are experiencing exhaustion and burnout. Some are burning out because they aren’t experiencing any success, while others are running out of steam from running a business that has grown too big, without the proper infrastructure, rendering them incapable of making the impact they hoped for. Regardless of why we find ourselves in a season of burn out, it all comes back to the basics. Taking the time to slow down, being deliberate in contemplating business decisions, and investing in a coach or mentor will help build a solid business foundation. When you get clear on the foundation of your business, you will be able to avoid the destructive trends, and build a business that lasts.

                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                              ]]>8fd1f79029c5407693bb20e1b81c5341Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -040041:01falsefull104104                              The Benefits of Good Social with Anna KochetkovaThe Benefits of Good Social with Anna Kochetkova“Many business owners are trying to do too much on social media. They are on every platform, and they are churning out content left and right, but they are not leveraging it properly.” - Sonya Stattmann (3:03 - 3:16)

                              Anna Kochetkova is a Social Media Strategist and Founder of Good Social Only. She helps women in established service businesses and not-for-profits utilize social media to power their mission and goals. She designs effective social media marketing and Facebook ad campaigns that leverage her clients’ communities and create social change. She is also a client of the Women in the Arena program.

                              Social media can be a tricky subject for many entrepreneurs.

                              It can help us run a business, but often entrepreneurs get lost when trying to implement it in a strategic way. Instead of doing good social, they end up running themselves into the ground and they produce no results from their efforts. Many entrepreneurs wonder which platform to focus on, if they should run paid ads, or how much content they should be creating each week. All of the details can feel paralyzing.

                              “I’m actually quite neutral when it comes to social media because I recognize that it is just a tool. I turn it on when I need it, I turn it off when I’m done, and that’s as far as it goes.” - Anna Kochetkova (8:59 - 9:09)

                              The truth is, each business is unique, so each social media strategy should be tailored to fit that individuality. The answers will be different for every business and will depend on the desired goals. Also, the effectiveness of social media is hugely based on the stage your business is in. 

                              Some entrepreneurs need to focus more on the foundation of their business, instead of social media. They need to solidify their target market, know what problem they’re solving, and hone their messaging. Instead, they jump into social media without testing to see if their product is viable.

                              Social media will enhance a service will a solid business foundation, but it will not build the foundation.

                              The topic of social media often evokes strong emotion from people. They either love it, or they hate it. But social media is just a tool, and like any other tool, it can be used both positively and negatively. It is also a tool that is meant to be one part of a broader strategy, and not become the focal point of the business.

                              If used correctly, social media can be very beneficial to an entrepreneur. It is a platform to learn new skills, reach out and connect with a target audience, and build relationships. It is also an excellent market research tool to gain valuable, actionable feedback on products and services. The most critical thing to remember is that we use social media in a way that serves our business, without getting caught up in the negativity that exists on some of the platforms. Let the social media platform serve you, and don’t let it become something that starts controlling your actions and emotions.

                              What is the primary purpose of social media?

                              Some entrepreneurs think that the purpose of social media is to get the word out about their service or to make sales. While you’ll likely end up with more sales if you use social media correctly, that is not the primary purpose of using the platforms. Social media is best used to connect with people and to build relationships with them. Just like in real life, people on social media are more likely to do business with people that they know, like, and trust.

                              When you connect with someone on a social media platform, don’t pitch them on your service right away. Get to know people first. Begin by doing some research on the person you want to connect with, and by sending them a personalized message. If you can, mention something about them that you genuinely admire. Eventually, when the time is right for them, they might buy from you or refer you to somebody else. Social media is a powerful tool because you can...]]>“Many business owners are trying to do too much on social media. They are on every platform, and they are churning out content left and right, but they are not leveraging it properly.” - Sonya Stattmann (3:03 - 3:16)

                              Anna Kochetkova is a Social Media Strategist and Founder of Good Social Only. She helps women in established service businesses and not-for-profits utilize social media to power their mission and goals. She designs effective social media marketing and Facebook ad campaigns that leverage her clients’ communities and create social change. She is also a client of the Women in the Arena program.

                              Social media can be a tricky subject for many entrepreneurs.

                              It can help us run a business, but often entrepreneurs get lost when trying to implement it in a strategic way. Instead of doing good social, they end up running themselves into the ground and they produce no results from their efforts. Many entrepreneurs wonder which platform to focus on, if they should run paid ads, or how much content they should be creating each week. All of the details can feel paralyzing.

                              “I’m actually quite neutral when it comes to social media because I recognize that it is just a tool. I turn it on when I need it, I turn it off when I’m done, and that’s as far as it goes.” - Anna Kochetkova (8:59 - 9:09)

                              The truth is, each business is unique, so each social media strategy should be tailored to fit that individuality. The answers will be different for every business and will depend on the desired goals. Also, the effectiveness of social media is hugely based on the stage your business is in. 

                              Some entrepreneurs need to focus more on the foundation of their business, instead of social media. They need to solidify their target market, know what problem they’re solving, and hone their messaging. Instead, they jump into social media without testing to see if their product is viable.

                              Social media will enhance a service will a solid business foundation, but it will not build the foundation.

                              The topic of social media often evokes strong emotion from people. They either love it, or they hate it. But social media is just a tool, and like any other tool, it can be used both positively and negatively. It is also a tool that is meant to be one part of a broader strategy, and not become the focal point of the business.

                              If used correctly, social media can be very beneficial to an entrepreneur. It is a platform to learn new skills, reach out and connect with a target audience, and build relationships. It is also an excellent market research tool to gain valuable, actionable feedback on products and services. The most critical thing to remember is that we use social media in a way that serves our business, without getting caught up in the negativity that exists on some of the platforms. Let the social media platform serve you, and don’t let it become something that starts controlling your actions and emotions.

                              What is the primary purpose of social media?

                              Some entrepreneurs think that the purpose of social media is to get the word out about their service or to make sales. While you’ll likely end up with more sales if you use social media correctly, that is not the primary purpose of using the platforms. Social media is best used to connect with people and to build relationships with them. Just like in real life, people on social media are more likely to do business with people that they know, like, and trust.

                              When you connect with someone on a social media platform, don’t pitch them on your service right away. Get to know people first. Begin by doing some research on the person you want to connect with, and by sending them a personalized message. If you can, mention something about them that you genuinely admire. Eventually, when the time is right for them, they might buy from you or refer you to somebody else. Social media is a powerful tool because you can reach people from all over the world from the comfort of your home, something unimaginable not that long ago.

                              What are the pieces that need to be in place for social media to have an impact?

                              While no set formula works for everyone, there is one thing that is important for social media to have an impact on your business. You need to have a solid business foundation in place. You need to have a product that solves a real problem for your target audience, a service that makes an impact on the people you’re trying to help. With an active community behind your service, you can use social media to enhance your business. Another common mistake is to use social media to talk about yourself, and how fantastic your service is. Keep the conversation focused on the people you’re serving, because your audience is always more interested in themselves and how you can solve their problems.

                              “I think social media was initially designed for people to be social, to connect and hang out with each other, and I still think that's what it is today.” - Anna Kochetkova (13:18 - 13:27)

                              Just like your business, you also need a strong personal foundation. Your life and business are interconnected, and you won’t really reach your highest potential unless you work on all aspects of yourself. And that is precisely where a great coach or a program like the Women in the Arena can be extremely valuable. They can evaluate your business structure and work with you to uncover personal issues that might be holding you back. With individual growth and business foundation in place, you’ll be better positioned to use tools like social media to explode your business and reach your real potential.

                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                              ]]>d73e94e310b14185bcdc5275b9b794e1Mon, 08 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -040049:41falsefull103103                              Mindfulness & a Peek into the Women in the Arena Program with Kathryn StonemanMindfulness & a Peek into the Women in the Arena Program with Kathryn Stoneman“I don’t know if business owners stop often enough to really evaluate how they are managing their energy, stress, and emotions.” - Sonya Stattmann (5:51 - 6:03)

                              Kathryn Stoneman is a children’s movement & mindfulness trainer, and she is the Founder of Bearfoot Yoga. She has taught movement and mindfulness to hundreds of children along the Central Coast of Australia and now trains early childhood educators to deliver movement and mindfulness program within their schools. It is her life purpose to bring the many benefits of movement & mindfulness to as many kids as possible.

                              Mindfulness is incredibly beneficial for children, but also for entrepreneurs.

                              Mindfulness is a practice that involves taking some time during the day to slow down and focus on your thoughts, emotions, and feelings. It could also mean a quick movement session to move your body gently and let go of stress. It is a practice that has been around for ages in different traditional cultures across the globe, and it has been gaining in popularity in the West over the last few decades. There are many benefits of mindfulness practices for both adults as well as children.

                              The impact of mindfulness is quite amazing when children start practicing at an early stage. Young kids are generally running around all day, and it is often difficult to capture their attention. When they take a few minutes to sit down and focus on their breath or to do yoga, they immediately feel the effects. They end up with a calmer mind and body. They play better with other kids, and they are more joyful throughout the day. When they start mindfulness practices at a young age, it becomes a part of their routine as they get older.

                              So many entrepreneurs can use these lessons in their day-to-day operations, taking the time to slow down and be more mindful of their actions and reactions in business. 

                              Kathryn has been a participant in the Women in the Arena program and talked first hand about having a coach and support group.

                              “It was incredible to have the support of a coach and to hear that it was OK to slow down. Now I have more space in my mind during the day, and I feel like I’m making more impact with less work.” - Kathryn Stoneman (14:03 - 14:20)

                              As business owners, we often start our days with a to-do list and go all day without having a chance to stop. Naturally, we end up exhausted at the end of the day and can often struggle to feel like we are fully present with our families. Incorporating a meditation, mindfulness or movement practice can empower us to be able to be the best versions of ourselves. As little as 15 minutes of self-regulated breathing or visualization can have a significant impact. When we clear up space in our minds and calendars, it is completely possible to get more done with less effort. This freedom will have a positive effect on our businesses, and our relationship with our families.

                              The Women In The Business Arena program helps entrepreneurs be more mindful.

                              It can be easy to recognize the benefits of daily meditation or movement, but really difficult to feel like we have enough time to actually fit the practice in our schedules. It can feel like there are never enough hours in the day to finish everything. However, it’s quite possible that you are working harder than necessary to achieve the results you desire. When you’re emotions are overly attached to your business, you can work too hard, and find yourself speeding towards burnout.

                              When we’re in our businesses, often it can be difficult to take an objective look at the work we’re doing. Finding a coach to come alongside and evaluate your business can be one of the most valuable decisions made. Coaches have the perspective needed to make sure there is a solid foundation for branding, messaging, target audience, and other crucial aspects of your business. With help, it’s possible to refocus on tasks that bring the...]]>“I don’t know if business owners stop often enough to really evaluate how they are managing their energy, stress, and emotions.” - Sonya Stattmann (5:51 - 6:03)

                              Kathryn Stoneman is a children’s movement & mindfulness trainer, and she is the Founder of Bearfoot Yoga. She has taught movement and mindfulness to hundreds of children along the Central Coast of Australia and now trains early childhood educators to deliver movement and mindfulness program within their schools. It is her life purpose to bring the many benefits of movement & mindfulness to as many kids as possible.

                              Mindfulness is incredibly beneficial for children, but also for entrepreneurs.

                              Mindfulness is a practice that involves taking some time during the day to slow down and focus on your thoughts, emotions, and feelings. It could also mean a quick movement session to move your body gently and let go of stress. It is a practice that has been around for ages in different traditional cultures across the globe, and it has been gaining in popularity in the West over the last few decades. There are many benefits of mindfulness practices for both adults as well as children.

                              The impact of mindfulness is quite amazing when children start practicing at an early stage. Young kids are generally running around all day, and it is often difficult to capture their attention. When they take a few minutes to sit down and focus on their breath or to do yoga, they immediately feel the effects. They end up with a calmer mind and body. They play better with other kids, and they are more joyful throughout the day. When they start mindfulness practices at a young age, it becomes a part of their routine as they get older.

                              So many entrepreneurs can use these lessons in their day-to-day operations, taking the time to slow down and be more mindful of their actions and reactions in business. 

                              Kathryn has been a participant in the Women in the Arena program and talked first hand about having a coach and support group.

                              “It was incredible to have the support of a coach and to hear that it was OK to slow down. Now I have more space in my mind during the day, and I feel like I’m making more impact with less work.” - Kathryn Stoneman (14:03 - 14:20)

                              As business owners, we often start our days with a to-do list and go all day without having a chance to stop. Naturally, we end up exhausted at the end of the day and can often struggle to feel like we are fully present with our families. Incorporating a meditation, mindfulness or movement practice can empower us to be able to be the best versions of ourselves. As little as 15 minutes of self-regulated breathing or visualization can have a significant impact. When we clear up space in our minds and calendars, it is completely possible to get more done with less effort. This freedom will have a positive effect on our businesses, and our relationship with our families.

                              The Women In The Business Arena program helps entrepreneurs be more mindful.

                              It can be easy to recognize the benefits of daily meditation or movement, but really difficult to feel like we have enough time to actually fit the practice in our schedules. It can feel like there are never enough hours in the day to finish everything. However, it’s quite possible that you are working harder than necessary to achieve the results you desire. When you’re emotions are overly attached to your business, you can work too hard, and find yourself speeding towards burnout.

                              When we’re in our businesses, often it can be difficult to take an objective look at the work we’re doing. Finding a coach to come alongside and evaluate your business can be one of the most valuable decisions made. Coaches have the perspective needed to make sure there is a solid foundation for branding, messaging, target audience, and other crucial aspects of your business. With help, it’s possible to refocus on tasks that bring the highest returns and eliminate the ones that are just taking up space on the already-too-full calendar. Entrepreneurs often end up making more impact with less effort after working with a coach.

                              With more time on our hands, we can make space for mindfulness practices. We have the ability to slow down, listen to our gut, and make business decisions that are aligned with our mission. Investing in a coach can bring returns that have a positive effect on more than just the business. When your mind is free of stress, and you know the company is running efficiently, you can be more present for your family as well.

                              “I make all my educators do something lovely for themselves every week. Whether that's a bubble bath and wine, or its a walk on the beach by themselves, they all have to do something lovely for themselves.” - Kathryn Stoneman (28:39 - 28:55)

                              Too many entrepreneurs are doing too much. Many of us have developed a habit of being perpetually busy. Working with a coach and incorporating a daily practice like yoga or meditation helps to simplify business and life. These tools help to create more time and open up the headspace to give the freedom to operate from a place of peace and relaxation. Consequently, we can end up with better physical and emotional health, a fulfilling family life, and a thriving business.

                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                              ]]>c957b754098e4f43a50c462f183e9967Mon, 01 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -040031:09falsefull102102                              Tips for Navigating Nomadic Life as a Family With Ed StattmannTips for Navigating Nomadic Life as a Family With Ed Stattmann“There’s an opportunity for growth with every experience. You’ve got to be open to that growth and willing to take on the opportunities it presents.” - Ed Stattmann (18:43-19:11)

                              Technology and the changing nature of work have allowed entrepreneurs to embark on nomadic adventures. They’re no longer restricted by location or traditional beliefs and structures around work and family.

                              Along with the incredible experiences that come with nomadic living, challenges are inevitable. This is especially true for families adapting to new environments and trying to make every place feel like home. Knowing how to navigate those unexpected hurdles is crucial to be able to fully experience the nomadic lifestyle while continuing to grow as a family and as a business.

                              Sonya and Ed Stattmann are living the nomadic life as a family. They’ve gained insights into what it means to create new identities and ways of thinking while making sure that their family’s needs are being met and supported along the way.

                              “You can never fully prepare for everything you’ll experience on whatever journey you embark on.” - Ed Stattmann (3:37-3:47)

                              As entrepreneurs, we tend to become used to having a sense of control. That ability to be in control may have even been one of the reasons you began a business in the first place. However, things that are beyond control inevitably arise when living somewhere new. It’s impossible to be fully prepared when you take the leap into a nomadic lifestyle. The best way to adapt to this truth is to learn how to be fully present, allowing yourself to be in the moment, wherever you are.

                              Difficulties, both expected and unforeseen, are part of the adventure of nomadic living. Focusing on that feeling of being out of control is guaranteed to bring a sense of overwhelm. Instead, when we take the time to reframe each situation, and look for the opportunity within each circumstance, challenges can become opportunities. What can you take away from the challenges that come with nomadic living? How can you use each one to fuel your relationship to your business, your partner, and your entire family?

                              Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Nomadic Living

                              Traveling the world brings an abundance of joy and pleasure, but there’s also the reality of having to feel uncomfortable at times, shift your identity, and create something new. Nomadic living presents us with an opportunity to redefine ourselves while being present and appreciating whatever comes. The nomadic lifestyle teaches you to be free of your identity. Adopting a new identity can be exciting, emotional, and scary at the same time.

                              While individual identities are shifting, the family identity grows and evolves as well. It is important to get clear on individual needs as well as those of the entire family. Every family member has unique strengths and weaknesses that need to be considered. Acknowledge those strengths and create a supportive environment where everyone can communicate whatever challenges they may be facing.

                              “We need to look at what freedom really is and the price we pay for freedom.” - Sonya Stattmann (20:15-20:22)

                              Nomadic living gives the freedom to make the choices and create the change you want in life. Look in the mirror and ask yourself, “Who do I really want to be?” Who you’ve been and how you’ve done things in the past isn’t necessarily how it has to be. Don’t get stuck in the mentality of who you have felt you wanted to be, or needed to be, until this moment.

                              Nomadic Living and Teamwork

                              Living in a new place can bring friction in relationship. When challenges arise between you and your partner, communication is key. The best way to navigate these challenges is to practice responding without reacting or judging. Listening is an essential skill in any relationship. It’s even more important when couples try to navigate a new lifestyle, location,...]]>“There’s an opportunity for growth with every experience. You’ve got to be open to that growth and willing to take on the opportunities it presents.” - Ed Stattmann (18:43-19:11)

                              Technology and the changing nature of work have allowed entrepreneurs to embark on nomadic adventures. They’re no longer restricted by location or traditional beliefs and structures around work and family.

                              Along with the incredible experiences that come with nomadic living, challenges are inevitable. This is especially true for families adapting to new environments and trying to make every place feel like home. Knowing how to navigate those unexpected hurdles is crucial to be able to fully experience the nomadic lifestyle while continuing to grow as a family and as a business.

                              Sonya and Ed Stattmann are living the nomadic life as a family. They’ve gained insights into what it means to create new identities and ways of thinking while making sure that their family’s needs are being met and supported along the way.

                              “You can never fully prepare for everything you’ll experience on whatever journey you embark on.” - Ed Stattmann (3:37-3:47)

                              As entrepreneurs, we tend to become used to having a sense of control. That ability to be in control may have even been one of the reasons you began a business in the first place. However, things that are beyond control inevitably arise when living somewhere new. It’s impossible to be fully prepared when you take the leap into a nomadic lifestyle. The best way to adapt to this truth is to learn how to be fully present, allowing yourself to be in the moment, wherever you are.

                              Difficulties, both expected and unforeseen, are part of the adventure of nomadic living. Focusing on that feeling of being out of control is guaranteed to bring a sense of overwhelm. Instead, when we take the time to reframe each situation, and look for the opportunity within each circumstance, challenges can become opportunities. What can you take away from the challenges that come with nomadic living? How can you use each one to fuel your relationship to your business, your partner, and your entire family?

                              Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Nomadic Living

                              Traveling the world brings an abundance of joy and pleasure, but there’s also the reality of having to feel uncomfortable at times, shift your identity, and create something new. Nomadic living presents us with an opportunity to redefine ourselves while being present and appreciating whatever comes. The nomadic lifestyle teaches you to be free of your identity. Adopting a new identity can be exciting, emotional, and scary at the same time.

                              While individual identities are shifting, the family identity grows and evolves as well. It is important to get clear on individual needs as well as those of the entire family. Every family member has unique strengths and weaknesses that need to be considered. Acknowledge those strengths and create a supportive environment where everyone can communicate whatever challenges they may be facing.

                              “We need to look at what freedom really is and the price we pay for freedom.” - Sonya Stattmann (20:15-20:22)

                              Nomadic living gives the freedom to make the choices and create the change you want in life. Look in the mirror and ask yourself, “Who do I really want to be?” Who you’ve been and how you’ve done things in the past isn’t necessarily how it has to be. Don’t get stuck in the mentality of who you have felt you wanted to be, or needed to be, until this moment.

                              Nomadic Living and Teamwork

                              Living in a new place can bring friction in relationship. When challenges arise between you and your partner, communication is key. The best way to navigate these challenges is to practice responding without reacting or judging. Listening is an essential skill in any relationship. It’s even more important when couples try to navigate a new lifestyle, location, and work life. Taking the time to hear your partner’s needs and adjust accordingly is essential to long-term success in business and at home.

                              It is crucial for partners to work as a team when living the nomadic life. Avoid operating only from the head. Instead, eliminate preconceived ideas so you can work from the heart. You have the power to decide how you’re going to experience each and every moment. Trying to control, prepare, and resist gets in the way of your ability to lean into life. The better you are at diving into your new nomadic life, the more rewarding your experience and relationships will be.

                              Nomadic living is a life-changing experience, that is teaching us so much about ourselves, our family, and the world. While it is clear that there are unique challenges that arise in the midst of this adventure, the rewards and experience are so worth it!

                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                              ]]>82a8546d79024f779f96e8a0f22ecc86Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -040034:01falsefull101101                              Mash-Up: Celebrating Our Most Popular EpisodesMash-Up: Celebrating Our Most Popular Episodes“The journey is about learning to honor and praise every little step we make. These are huge contributions that change the world.” - Sonya Stattmann (6:42-7:09)

                              Women are transforming the business arena. Forty-percent of all entrepreneurs are now women, making it more important than ever to support each other, share our stories, and be vulnerable on our paths to entrepreneurial success.

                              As entrepreneurs, we often are our business, and the small movements we make in the path of building our business leads to bold shifts in both business and personal life. As women, we need to honor the little steps we take because those small movements exponentially grow into huge contributions that change the world.

                              “The biggest shifts you make are going to be inside...the ones no one else sees. But they will be felt. The whole world will feel them.” - Sonya Stattmann (20:52-21:01)

                              Women have always influenced how the world works, and today’s business owners are proving things can operate in a different way. It is completely possible to achieve success while still being able to slow down, have balance, and be conscious and intentional in our relationships. These changes aren’t just affecting how women work. They’re also improving work for men who want more time with their families and the flexibility to take care of themselves.

                              The Three Life-Shifting Business Lessons

                              Redefine and Step Into Who You Are. As your business grows, step back and redefine who you are. Entrepreneurs don’t always give themselves permission to make the necessary pivots in their work. They operate on old patterns. But to succeed as entrepreneurs, we need to realize that nothing is as important as being in full alignment with self. If you’ve become stronger and more resilient from running your own business, it’s up to you to recognize and honor that.

                              Don’t get caught up in old rules, structures, or definitions. Instead, recreate the agreements you’ve made. Women are hungry to redefine themselves while breaking boundaries and limitations, but that change has to start from within.

                              Create and Embody a Bigger Vision. Successful entrepreneurs are always shifting their perspective to a bigger vision. But it takes more than just cognitive conceptualization of what we want to achieve. Embody your vision. You have to feel it, and it has to become a part of who you are. So we need to ask ourselves, “Is this what I really want?”

                              Feelings and physical sensations are a great place to start. Physical sensations can help us identify those things that aren’t right. Although our cognitive thoughts are important to this process, they’re often conditioned by past experiences and beliefs that don’t serve us. Giving the space to change your perspective is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. When we connect with our true feelings, we become aware of the next logical step in our journey.

                              “Entrepreneurship is a vehicle for women to step into their work...because you are your business, and there is nobody to stand behind.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (5:24-5:36)

                              Are you Over- or Under-Owning Your Responsibility? Women often feel like they have to take on more than they can handle. We define ourselves by how much we’re giving to others. We even compare ourselves to what others are doing, making it even harder to balance ownership in our responsibilities.

                              Comparison robs us of the joy we could otherwise experience through our work and personal relationships. It causes us to over-own our responsibilities to others while under-owning our responsibilities to ourselves. We focus so much on giving our energy that it can be so hard to allow ourselves to receive energy. Learning to receive is an essential skill for surviving and thriving in today’s business arena. The better we are at receiving as well as giving, the more balance we create and the greater the shift in our...]]>“The journey is about learning to honor and praise every little step we make. These are huge contributions that change the world.” - Sonya Stattmann (6:42-7:09)

                              Women are transforming the business arena. Forty-percent of all entrepreneurs are now women, making it more important than ever to support each other, share our stories, and be vulnerable on our paths to entrepreneurial success.

                              As entrepreneurs, we often are our business, and the small movements we make in the path of building our business leads to bold shifts in both business and personal life. As women, we need to honor the little steps we take because those small movements exponentially grow into huge contributions that change the world.

                              “The biggest shifts you make are going to be inside...the ones no one else sees. But they will be felt. The whole world will feel them.” - Sonya Stattmann (20:52-21:01)

                              Women have always influenced how the world works, and today’s business owners are proving things can operate in a different way. It is completely possible to achieve success while still being able to slow down, have balance, and be conscious and intentional in our relationships. These changes aren’t just affecting how women work. They’re also improving work for men who want more time with their families and the flexibility to take care of themselves.

                              The Three Life-Shifting Business Lessons

                              Redefine and Step Into Who You Are. As your business grows, step back and redefine who you are. Entrepreneurs don’t always give themselves permission to make the necessary pivots in their work. They operate on old patterns. But to succeed as entrepreneurs, we need to realize that nothing is as important as being in full alignment with self. If you’ve become stronger and more resilient from running your own business, it’s up to you to recognize and honor that.

                              Don’t get caught up in old rules, structures, or definitions. Instead, recreate the agreements you’ve made. Women are hungry to redefine themselves while breaking boundaries and limitations, but that change has to start from within.

                              Create and Embody a Bigger Vision. Successful entrepreneurs are always shifting their perspective to a bigger vision. But it takes more than just cognitive conceptualization of what we want to achieve. Embody your vision. You have to feel it, and it has to become a part of who you are. So we need to ask ourselves, “Is this what I really want?”

                              Feelings and physical sensations are a great place to start. Physical sensations can help us identify those things that aren’t right. Although our cognitive thoughts are important to this process, they’re often conditioned by past experiences and beliefs that don’t serve us. Giving the space to change your perspective is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. When we connect with our true feelings, we become aware of the next logical step in our journey.

                              “Entrepreneurship is a vehicle for women to step into their work...because you are your business, and there is nobody to stand behind.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (5:24-5:36)

                              Are you Over- or Under-Owning Your Responsibility? Women often feel like they have to take on more than they can handle. We define ourselves by how much we’re giving to others. We even compare ourselves to what others are doing, making it even harder to balance ownership in our responsibilities.

                              Comparison robs us of the joy we could otherwise experience through our work and personal relationships. It causes us to over-own our responsibilities to others while under-owning our responsibilities to ourselves. We focus so much on giving our energy that it can be so hard to allow ourselves to receive energy. Learning to receive is an essential skill for surviving and thriving in today’s business arena. The better we are at receiving as well as giving, the more balance we create and the greater the shift in our businesses.

                              Women are changing the business arena. We’re transforming how things are done as we move into positions of leadership. We are showing the world what it looks like to lead from a place of confidence and balance and find long-term sustainable, success. Let’s keep moving forward! 

                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                              ]]>b87839116fc24b52a844610f155ed4b2Mon, 18 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -040049:41falsefull100100                              Embracing Change In Your BusinessEmbracing Change In Your Business“Many people feel like their lives and businesses are set in stone.” - Sonya Stattmann (1:54 - 2:04)

                              Change can be difficult, but it’s an inevitable part of growth.

                              Embracing change is an essential part of growing as an entrepreneur and an individual. We are living in a world that is changing at an increasingly rapid pace, and the ability to adapt is one of the most critical skills you need to be successful today. However, change never feels comfortable, and many of us tend to view it as something that is forced upon us, something that we are powerless to deal with. While it may feel difficult at first, learning to embrace change will allow you to improve as an entrepreneur and take your business to the next level.

                              “A lot of us get into certain patterns and routines and don’t really evaluate them enough. Deliberately creating change can really shake things up, and be an important part of growth.” - Sonya Stattmann (8:23 - 8:40)

                              We may resist change because we view it as a failure to reach our initial goals, but as we evolve as entrepreneurs, we gain a different perspective, and might no longer feel aligned with our original vision. The needs and desires of our customers also shift from time to time. Being mindful of the changes within you and the marketplace, and adapting accordingly, will allow you to run your business in a way that brings you greater fulfillment and success.

                              How to actively seek and embrace change in your business.

                              Most entrepreneurs only reflect on their business processes and structures when there's a problem they need to address. However, periodically evaluating different areas of our company and looking for potential changes, can lend valuable insights. Here are some ways to actively seek out and embrace change. Put on your explorer cap. Let your business be your guide. Analyze the available data to discover what’s working, what’s not, and what the target market could be telling you. If we are too attached to the original story of how our business should work, we can become reluctant to listen to those clues. However, letting go and trusting in what the market is saying can lead to a new level of success.Accept the change and be with it. When something unexpected happens, the immediate instinct might be to view it negatively. When we operate from a state of fear, resistance, and anger, we miss out on the bigger picture. Instead, take a few deep breaths, and let yourself be in a state of mind that will allow the solutions to appear naturally. When we accept the events as they are while contemplating the desired outcome, we discover the path that will lead us there.Recognize chaos as a positive sign. Change creates uncertainty, challenging the sense of security that we feel when everything is going according to the plan. However, if we let things get chaotic for a while, they will often reorganize to become stronger than they were before. Real growth only happens through chaos, and if we try to stifle it, we might end up inhibiting growth in ourselves and our businesses. Take the disorder as a positive sign that bigger, better things are on the way.

                              “If we’re too attached to what we want something to look like, we miss the beauty of what it has become.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (24:39 - 24:53)

                              While it may be uncomfortable at first, thinking of change as opportunities that were previously unexplored empowers us to view it as a tool for growth. When you allow for change to happen, you might find that the outcome is far greater than what you could have ever imagined.

                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for...]]>“Many people feel like their lives and businesses are set in stone.” - Sonya Stattmann (1:54 - 2:04)

                                Change can be difficult, but it’s an inevitable part of growth.

                                Embracing change is an essential part of growing as an entrepreneur and an individual. We are living in a world that is changing at an increasingly rapid pace, and the ability to adapt is one of the most critical skills you need to be successful today. However, change never feels comfortable, and many of us tend to view it as something that is forced upon us, something that we are powerless to deal with. While it may feel difficult at first, learning to embrace change will allow you to improve as an entrepreneur and take your business to the next level.

                                “A lot of us get into certain patterns and routines and don’t really evaluate them enough. Deliberately creating change can really shake things up, and be an important part of growth.” - Sonya Stattmann (8:23 - 8:40)

                                We may resist change because we view it as a failure to reach our initial goals, but as we evolve as entrepreneurs, we gain a different perspective, and might no longer feel aligned with our original vision. The needs and desires of our customers also shift from time to time. Being mindful of the changes within you and the marketplace, and adapting accordingly, will allow you to run your business in a way that brings you greater fulfillment and success.

                                How to actively seek and embrace change in your business.

                                Most entrepreneurs only reflect on their business processes and structures when there's a problem they need to address. However, periodically evaluating different areas of our company and looking for potential changes, can lend valuable insights. Here are some ways to actively seek out and embrace change. Put on your explorer cap. Let your business be your guide. Analyze the available data to discover what’s working, what’s not, and what the target market could be telling you. If we are too attached to the original story of how our business should work, we can become reluctant to listen to those clues. However, letting go and trusting in what the market is saying can lead to a new level of success.Accept the change and be with it. When something unexpected happens, the immediate instinct might be to view it negatively. When we operate from a state of fear, resistance, and anger, we miss out on the bigger picture. Instead, take a few deep breaths, and let yourself be in a state of mind that will allow the solutions to appear naturally. When we accept the events as they are while contemplating the desired outcome, we discover the path that will lead us there.Recognize chaos as a positive sign. Change creates uncertainty, challenging the sense of security that we feel when everything is going according to the plan. However, if we let things get chaotic for a while, they will often reorganize to become stronger than they were before. Real growth only happens through chaos, and if we try to stifle it, we might end up inhibiting growth in ourselves and our businesses. Take the disorder as a positive sign that bigger, better things are on the way.

                                “If we’re too attached to what we want something to look like, we miss the beauty of what it has become.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (24:39 - 24:53)

                                While it may be uncomfortable at first, thinking of change as opportunities that were previously unexplored empowers us to view it as a tool for growth. When you allow for change to happen, you might find that the outcome is far greater than what you could have ever imagined.

                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                ]]>                                37c4612196e44a1ebb497003ca76022eMon, 11 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -040031:26falsefull9999Husbands, Life Partners & Business…Oh My!Husbands, Life Partners & Business...Oh My!“When your business becomes your lover, how do you navigate that with your partner?” - Laura Shook-Guzman (3:09-3:17)

                                Entrepreneurs are bound to face relationship challenges when starting a new business. Whether it’s managing the relationships you build with your clients or making sure your team members are committed to a shared vision, business owners are no strangers to navigating relationship dynamics.

                                However, it’s the intimate relationships we have with our partners that can suffer the most. Many women entrepreneurs find it hard to deal with changes in relationship roles, shared finances, and family responsibilities.

                                “As we forge new ways of working, we have to talk about this in our partnerships and how it changes the way we’re getting our needs met.” Laura Shook-Guzman (37:33-37:56)

                                Many women take the entrepreneurial leap without thinking about the potential strains on their relationships. Husbands may feel neglected or left out. A business crisis can interrupt vacations or a romantic date. As a business owner, it’s almost impossible to compartmentalize. The strain on relationships can be great, and some couples even eventually decide to throw in the towel, unable to confront painful emotions that are involved. Being aware of the danger of this can help us to approach potential challenges strategically, avoid becoming another statistic, and maintain healthy and long lasting relationships with our partners.

                                Business Changes That Lead to Relationship Challenges

                                Changes in our business ultimately affect our relationships, for better or for worse. In long-term relationships, partners tend to find their natural flow of responsibilities at work and home. However, in entrepreneurship, as a business evolves those roles often have to change. For example, mothers who decide to start a business have less time to meet the needs of their children, causing their partners to have to take on additional duties at home. These growing pain can disrupt the flow at home, and cause tension in relationships.

                                Finance is one of the leading points of contention between most partners, and one of the main causes of relationship breakdown. Building a business results in huge financial shifts. Financial unpredictability can lead to anxiety and disagreements over money. New businesses can struggle to turn a profit early on. This can drive a wedge between you and your partner.

                                Conflicts in your business and at home are often charged with emotions, causing communication from a place of reaction instead of thoughtful response. Unpleasant emotions make it hard to be objective in moments when we need to be understanding of the other person’s needs.

                                In a relationship, especially when starting and running a business, it is understandable and normal to face challenges. Rather than push back against the changes that occur, partners can honor the changes and recognize that things will be difficult at times. This perspective can empower both individuals in the relationship to work together to overcome obstacles and be stronger on the other side.

                                “When we seek to understand our partners, and we’re open to listening, it becomes easy to resolve conflict.” - Sonya Stattmann (25:45-26:01)

                                Strategies to Make It Through the Challenges

                                Here a few strategies to help you navigate your business and relationship challenges.

                                • Ask your partner what they need to feel seen or safe.
                                • Identify what you need to feel secure in your relationship and business.
                                • Reach out to a counselor or other mediator who can help you address difficult challenges.

                                 

                                Intentional and deliberate actions lead to greater awareness and more effective communication between you and your partner. In the end, you’ll create a relationship and business that is successful and sustainable.

                                Find More Support For Women In...]]>“When your business becomes your lover, how do you navigate that with your partner?” - Laura Shook-Guzman (3:09-3:17)

                                Entrepreneurs are bound to face relationship challenges when starting a new business. Whether it’s managing the relationships you build with your clients or making sure your team members are committed to a shared vision, business owners are no strangers to navigating relationship dynamics.

                                However, it’s the intimate relationships we have with our partners that can suffer the most. Many women entrepreneurs find it hard to deal with changes in relationship roles, shared finances, and family responsibilities.

                                “As we forge new ways of working, we have to talk about this in our partnerships and how it changes the way we’re getting our needs met.” Laura Shook-Guzman (37:33-37:56)

                                Many women take the entrepreneurial leap without thinking about the potential strains on their relationships. Husbands may feel neglected or left out. A business crisis can interrupt vacations or a romantic date. As a business owner, it’s almost impossible to compartmentalize. The strain on relationships can be great, and some couples even eventually decide to throw in the towel, unable to confront painful emotions that are involved. Being aware of the danger of this can help us to approach potential challenges strategically, avoid becoming another statistic, and maintain healthy and long lasting relationships with our partners.

                                Business Changes That Lead to Relationship Challenges

                                Changes in our business ultimately affect our relationships, for better or for worse. In long-term relationships, partners tend to find their natural flow of responsibilities at work and home. However, in entrepreneurship, as a business evolves those roles often have to change. For example, mothers who decide to start a business have less time to meet the needs of their children, causing their partners to have to take on additional duties at home. These growing pain can disrupt the flow at home, and cause tension in relationships.

                                Finance is one of the leading points of contention between most partners, and one of the main causes of relationship breakdown. Building a business results in huge financial shifts. Financial unpredictability can lead to anxiety and disagreements over money. New businesses can struggle to turn a profit early on. This can drive a wedge between you and your partner.

                                Conflicts in your business and at home are often charged with emotions, causing communication from a place of reaction instead of thoughtful response. Unpleasant emotions make it hard to be objective in moments when we need to be understanding of the other person’s needs.

                                In a relationship, especially when starting and running a business, it is understandable and normal to face challenges. Rather than push back against the changes that occur, partners can honor the changes and recognize that things will be difficult at times. This perspective can empower both individuals in the relationship to work together to overcome obstacles and be stronger on the other side.

                                “When we seek to understand our partners, and we’re open to listening, it becomes easy to resolve conflict.” - Sonya Stattmann (25:45-26:01)

                                Strategies to Make It Through the Challenges

                                Here a few strategies to help you navigate your business and relationship challenges.

                                • Ask your partner what they need to feel seen or safe.
                                • Identify what you need to feel secure in your relationship and business.
                                • Reach out to a counselor or other mediator who can help you address difficult challenges.

                                 

                                Intentional and deliberate actions lead to greater awareness and more effective communication between you and your partner. In the end, you’ll create a relationship and business that is successful and sustainable.

                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                ]]>                                3c9f9db8c3c147fba6d40e307b642a8cMon, 04 Mar 2019 20:00:00 -040042:41falsefull9898Systems For Slowing Down To Accelerate GrowthSystems For Slowing Down To Accelerate Growth“You have to get honest about who you naturally are, not who you’ve become, who you’ve crafted yourself to be.” - Sonya Stattmann (4:35 - 4:42) 

                                As an entrepreneur, you've most likely been told that you need to hustle and work hard if you want to succeed. However, slowing down in your business can accelerate meaningful growth and increase long-term profitability. If you truly grasp the concept of slowing down and create business structures that allow you to do so, you'll find an increased return on your efforts and a greater sense of fulfilment.

                                “When we allow the flow, when we follow intuition, the things that take hours when we’re forcing them, take minutes.” - Sonya Stattmann (14:42 - 14:54)

                                In order to identify ways that you can slow down in your business, it’s important to identify the main way that you channel energy. Many women have learned to operate in a more masculine manner - hustling, taking initiative, and being more extroverted - because traditionally that method of operating has been rewarded. If you were made to operate in a more feminine manner, the pursuit of a masculine business model will quickly lead to burnout. You can cope, but you won’t thrive, and it will not be sustainable.

                                As women, it’s valuable to recognize the flow that can be achieved within a feminine business model. Running your business from a feminine mindset can be likened to water. Water flows but is supported by structure. Similarly, feminine energy works best when it operates within a framework, but a loose one.

                                Having a solid business foundation is a crucial component for a framework that allows you to slow down. This requires a clear understanding of your target market, clarity in your messaging, and a dependable sales process. Having all of these pieces in place will give you space to achieve greater results with less effort.

                                Once the right framework is in place, operating your business can be more about paying attention to how you feel. It's about reflecting and trusting your intuition, even if it doesn't seem like the logical thing to do. It's about doing things that feel right to move your business forward. Feminine energy is a body-centered system. That means being informed by your intuition, which leads to emotions and thoughts, and finally action. A greater amount of work can be achieved, with less energy expended, and less danger of burnout.

                                “A tool that I’m using more and more is to just give myself permission to take a whole day, maybe even a whole week to commit to resettle my systems and foundations.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (26:53 - 27:10)

                                Developing your intuition is a skill, and it has to be practiced. The first thing you need to learn is to create space and be patient. Intuition is not something that can be rushed. You can create space by contemplating, and being still. Start each morning by re-evaluating your priorities, and making sure that your actions are aligned with the direction you want to move in. Having a meditation practice can be very helpful as well.

                                As an entrepreneur, you might be tempted to do it all on your own. However, in order to grow, that's where a good business coach can be valuable. They can take a detailed look at your business and make sure that your foundation is solid, and your processes are streamlined, enabling you to slow down and harness your feminine energy to propel your business forward.

                                 

                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new “You have to get honest about who you naturally are, not who you’ve become, who you’ve crafted yourself to be.” - Sonya Stattmann (4:35 - 4:42) 

                                  As an entrepreneur, you've most likely been told that you need to hustle and work hard if you want to succeed. However, slowing down in your business can accelerate meaningful growth and increase long-term profitability. If you truly grasp the concept of slowing down and create business structures that allow you to do so, you'll find an increased return on your efforts and a greater sense of fulfilment.

                                  “When we allow the flow, when we follow intuition, the things that take hours when we’re forcing them, take minutes.” - Sonya Stattmann (14:42 - 14:54)

                                  In order to identify ways that you can slow down in your business, it’s important to identify the main way that you channel energy. Many women have learned to operate in a more masculine manner - hustling, taking initiative, and being more extroverted - because traditionally that method of operating has been rewarded. If you were made to operate in a more feminine manner, the pursuit of a masculine business model will quickly lead to burnout. You can cope, but you won’t thrive, and it will not be sustainable.

                                  As women, it’s valuable to recognize the flow that can be achieved within a feminine business model. Running your business from a feminine mindset can be likened to water. Water flows but is supported by structure. Similarly, feminine energy works best when it operates within a framework, but a loose one.

                                  Having a solid business foundation is a crucial component for a framework that allows you to slow down. This requires a clear understanding of your target market, clarity in your messaging, and a dependable sales process. Having all of these pieces in place will give you space to achieve greater results with less effort.

                                  Once the right framework is in place, operating your business can be more about paying attention to how you feel. It's about reflecting and trusting your intuition, even if it doesn't seem like the logical thing to do. It's about doing things that feel right to move your business forward. Feminine energy is a body-centered system. That means being informed by your intuition, which leads to emotions and thoughts, and finally action. A greater amount of work can be achieved, with less energy expended, and less danger of burnout.

                                  “A tool that I’m using more and more is to just give myself permission to take a whole day, maybe even a whole week to commit to resettle my systems and foundations.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (26:53 - 27:10)

                                  Developing your intuition is a skill, and it has to be practiced. The first thing you need to learn is to create space and be patient. Intuition is not something that can be rushed. You can create space by contemplating, and being still. Start each morning by re-evaluating your priorities, and making sure that your actions are aligned with the direction you want to move in. Having a meditation practice can be very helpful as well.

                                  As an entrepreneur, you might be tempted to do it all on your own. However, in order to grow, that's where a good business coach can be valuable. They can take a detailed look at your business and make sure that your foundation is solid, and your processes are streamlined, enabling you to slow down and harness your feminine energy to propel your business forward.

                                   

                                  Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                  Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                  ]]>                                  553764c599104891b188c9d21abccfdfMon, 25 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -040037:25falsefull9797Where To Invest Money in Your BusinessWhere To Invest Money in Your Business“Business owners are so often spending money on the wrong things, and they are not getting the results, so they are not getting the most return on their investments.” - Sonya Stattmann (4:03 - 4:15)

                                  As a business owner, you’re regularly inundated with various programs and services that promise to be the secret to your success. With so much information coming your way, it can be difficult to differentiate between what you should invest in, and what you should stay away from.

                                  You might be sold on the importance of a new website, a Facebook ad campaign, expensive branding, or other tools for your business. However, before you spend money on any of them, it is vital that you get clear about your driving desire to invest in a program, and on what you’re trying to accomplish.

                                  If your desire for investment is being driven by fear or insecurity, it is likely that your investment will not bring you the results that you’re looking for. Take some time to determine the most crucial needs for your business, and what sort of investments would have the most significant positive impact to meet those needs.

                                  “If you’re not making a significant profit in your business right now, you have a foundation problem.” - Sonya Stattmann (25:09 - 25:15)

                                  If you’re not profitable at the moment, you must build a solid foundation for your business before you invest in anything else. You need to make sure that you have a financially viable business model. You should know who your target market is, what sort of messaging they will respond to, what your sales process looks like, and the general impression you want to leave in the marketplace.

                                  If you have a strong foundation and business structure in place, and you’re already profitable, then it might make sense to make investments to scale your business. Consider investing in a marketing campaign, lead generation, Facebook ads, or other tools. However, it’s important to be sure that a strong foundation is in place. If you try to grow too quickly without it, any growth you obtain will likely be unsustainable.

                                  “You can't shortcut certain foundational aspects of your business, or it will never grow.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (28:48 - 28:55)

                                  To be successful, you need to be clear about what you’re creating, and how you intend to impact the world. An experienced business coach or mentor can go a long way in helping you answer those questions and build the proper foundation. They can take a look at your business in details and identify what pieces are missing, and what you can improve on. It might seem expensive to hire a high-quality business coach, especially if you're not yet profitable. However, a coach that knows what they are doing could be one of the best investments you make in your business, and they can potentially save you years worth of worry, stress, making wrong decisions, and ultimately a lot of money.

                                  Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, “Business owners are so often spending money on the wrong things, and they are not getting the results, so they are not getting the most return on their investments.” - Sonya Stattmann (4:03 - 4:15)

                                    As a business owner, you’re regularly inundated with various programs and services that promise to be the secret to your success. With so much information coming your way, it can be difficult to differentiate between what you should invest in, and what you should stay away from.

                                    You might be sold on the importance of a new website, a Facebook ad campaign, expensive branding, or other tools for your business. However, before you spend money on any of them, it is vital that you get clear about your driving desire to invest in a program, and on what you’re trying to accomplish.

                                    If your desire for investment is being driven by fear or insecurity, it is likely that your investment will not bring you the results that you’re looking for. Take some time to determine the most crucial needs for your business, and what sort of investments would have the most significant positive impact to meet those needs.

                                    “If you’re not making a significant profit in your business right now, you have a foundation problem.” - Sonya Stattmann (25:09 - 25:15)

                                    If you’re not profitable at the moment, you must build a solid foundation for your business before you invest in anything else. You need to make sure that you have a financially viable business model. You should know who your target market is, what sort of messaging they will respond to, what your sales process looks like, and the general impression you want to leave in the marketplace.

                                    If you have a strong foundation and business structure in place, and you’re already profitable, then it might make sense to make investments to scale your business. Consider investing in a marketing campaign, lead generation, Facebook ads, or other tools. However, it’s important to be sure that a strong foundation is in place. If you try to grow too quickly without it, any growth you obtain will likely be unsustainable.

                                    “You can't shortcut certain foundational aspects of your business, or it will never grow.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (28:48 - 28:55)

                                    To be successful, you need to be clear about what you’re creating, and how you intend to impact the world. An experienced business coach or mentor can go a long way in helping you answer those questions and build the proper foundation. They can take a look at your business in details and identify what pieces are missing, and what you can improve on. It might seem expensive to hire a high-quality business coach, especially if you're not yet profitable. However, a coach that knows what they are doing could be one of the best investments you make in your business, and they can potentially save you years worth of worry, stress, making wrong decisions, and ultimately a lot of money.

                                    Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                    ]]>                                    2412de86c86049bbbc9263247225232cMon, 18 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -040043:22falsefull9696Owning Your ExpertiseOwning Your Expertise“So many entrepreneurs try to pretend that they know everything. This leads to instability in self, business, and relationship.” Sonya Stattmann (2:01)

                                    It’s time to get honest, honest about the things we know… and the things we don’t. So often, the world expects entrepreneurs to be a one-man band of services. We can find ourselves stretching, overextending, and claiming to be an expert in things that actually lie outside of our lane of genius. The secret to building a sustainable and successful business is not found in being all things to all people, but in identifying the areas you are passionate about, giving yourself permission to become laser-focused on those things, and letting go of everything else. 

                                     

                                    “The world tries to make it seem that entrepreneurs should be good at everything… that if we were to admit that we aren’t, somehow that makes us unworthy of investment.” - Sonya Stattmann (5:00)

                                    This tendency to be inauthentic in identifying our genius lies on a spectrum of two extremes. There are entrepreneurs who claim to know everything and are then in danger of offering mediocre services to clients. When you feel the need to put forth a front of knowing everything, you cut yourself off from the potential of growth that only lies in feedback and an openness to learn. There can be a fear that specialization will dry up your client leads. This scarcity mindset can cause us, again, to take on clients that need services that we aren't equipped to provide with excellence. On the other end of the spectrum lies the entrepreneur who lacks the confidence to own any level of genius. They undersell their services and limit what they offer. In both of these situations, insecurity is the root, and in-authenticity is the result.

                                    “Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Just because there is a gap, doesn’t mean we’re the one to fill it.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (27:34)

                                    If you find yourself trying to operate outside of your lane of genius, you may wonder how to find resolution. When we’re piled high with tasks, it can be hard to see a way out. If you find yourself in this place, the first thing to do is make a list. Take inventory of your services, big and small. Then identify which things actually don’t fit your passion, your skill set, your genius. Everything that lies outside of that scope should be released. Keep this list. It will evolve as you grow and learn. Instead of slowly adding as you grow, you should be slowly moving things off of your list so that you are able to become more focused on your passion.

                                    When you identify that there are services you need to move out of your lane, the best way to move forward is to begin building a team of referrals who possess the genius that isn’t yours. You have the power to connect your clients with other resources and people who are experts in those realms. One of the most challenging aspects of identifying what lies outside of your lane is having the courage to clearly communicate this to others. The world tells us we should be good at everything, and maybe you are “good” at most components of your business.

                                    But no one is a genius in everything. When you are clear about this you become reliable and trustworthy, because you only take on what you can do, and let go of everything else. This solidifies your integrity, and this will be the key to building a sustainable business.

                                    It’s time to trade “good” for “great” and give your business the space it needs to become focused, impactful, and empowered for long-term sustainable success.

                                    “Often our genius work is what we do almost effortlessly and that’s why we hardly ever value it. It was a gift we were born with.”- Laura Shook-Guzman (14:35)

                                     

                                    Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts,...]]>“So many entrepreneurs try to pretend that they know everything. This leads to instability in self, business, and relationship.” Sonya Stattmann (2:01)

                                      It’s time to get honest, honest about the things we know… and the things we don’t. So often, the world expects entrepreneurs to be a one-man band of services. We can find ourselves stretching, overextending, and claiming to be an expert in things that actually lie outside of our lane of genius. The secret to building a sustainable and successful business is not found in being all things to all people, but in identifying the areas you are passionate about, giving yourself permission to become laser-focused on those things, and letting go of everything else. 

                                       

                                      “The world tries to make it seem that entrepreneurs should be good at everything… that if we were to admit that we aren’t, somehow that makes us unworthy of investment.” - Sonya Stattmann (5:00)

                                      This tendency to be inauthentic in identifying our genius lies on a spectrum of two extremes. There are entrepreneurs who claim to know everything and are then in danger of offering mediocre services to clients. When you feel the need to put forth a front of knowing everything, you cut yourself off from the potential of growth that only lies in feedback and an openness to learn. There can be a fear that specialization will dry up your client leads. This scarcity mindset can cause us, again, to take on clients that need services that we aren't equipped to provide with excellence. On the other end of the spectrum lies the entrepreneur who lacks the confidence to own any level of genius. They undersell their services and limit what they offer. In both of these situations, insecurity is the root, and in-authenticity is the result.

                                      “Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Just because there is a gap, doesn’t mean we’re the one to fill it.” - Laura Shook-Guzman (27:34)

                                      If you find yourself trying to operate outside of your lane of genius, you may wonder how to find resolution. When we’re piled high with tasks, it can be hard to see a way out. If you find yourself in this place, the first thing to do is make a list. Take inventory of your services, big and small. Then identify which things actually don’t fit your passion, your skill set, your genius. Everything that lies outside of that scope should be released. Keep this list. It will evolve as you grow and learn. Instead of slowly adding as you grow, you should be slowly moving things off of your list so that you are able to become more focused on your passion.

                                      When you identify that there are services you need to move out of your lane, the best way to move forward is to begin building a team of referrals who possess the genius that isn’t yours. You have the power to connect your clients with other resources and people who are experts in those realms. One of the most challenging aspects of identifying what lies outside of your lane is having the courage to clearly communicate this to others. The world tells us we should be good at everything, and maybe you are “good” at most components of your business.

                                      But no one is a genius in everything. When you are clear about this you become reliable and trustworthy, because you only take on what you can do, and let go of everything else. This solidifies your integrity, and this will be the key to building a sustainable business.

                                      It’s time to trade “good” for “great” and give your business the space it needs to become focused, impactful, and empowered for long-term sustainable success.

                                      “Often our genius work is what we do almost effortlessly and that’s why we hardly ever value it. It was a gift we were born with.”- Laura Shook-Guzman (14:35)

                                       

                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                      ]]>                                      6439f0e6fd3a4a73ac1d22da3ad8ad9dMon, 11 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -040035:10falsefull9595The Joys and Challenges of Nomadic LivingThe Joys and Challenges of Nomadic Living“If you are considering a nomadic life, be really clear about your intention. What do you want to experience? This will determine and dictate your actions.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                      One of the most beneficial aspects of being an entrepreneur is the ability to work from nearly anywhere. Some entrepreneurs are taking this freedom to new levels with nomadic living. Sonya Stattman and her family have packed their belongings and embarked on a long-term journey to experience different cultures and countries, while still running a business. The thought of traveling to exotic locations and experiencing new culture each day can be alluring, but often people forget that life is still going to be life. The day-to-day challenges of business are present and even exacerbated when living a nomadic life. However, with proper planning, it is possible to have a thriving business, while on the adventure of a lifetime.

                                      “You won't fully experience a new environment unless you’re willing to shed old systems and ways of doing, and get curious about why things are done differently.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                      There are both benefits and challenges that accompany a nomadic way of living. Perhaps one of the greatest benefits is that it really stirs things up for your family. Not knowing can be such a beautiful and bonding experience. It requires a willingness for spontaneity and flexibility, and you are constantly surrounded by new opportunities to experience culture.

                                      Nomadic living has its definite challenges and setbacks. Letting go of the idea of “going home” can be unsettling. When you live this lifestyle, you are traveling from place to place, without a home to return to. When living a life of travel, being strategic in planning makes a world of difference. It is so important to nail down the details of your trip, the essential items to be packed, and even strategic locations that will provide the tools necessary to continue building your business. It can be challenging to have the capacity and energy to focus on your business while traveling. Making sure you have all of the details in place to help you is key.

                                      Before considering this lifestyle, it is crucial to make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. So often we can look to a major life change to fill emotional needs. It’s important to remember that when you move, you’ll always take your baggage, both literal and metaphorical, with you.

                                      “For nomadic living to be successful, you need to be at a stage of stability… you’re shifting so much. The comforts and structure you're used to are gone.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                      Perhaps your heart isn’t singing at the thought of extended periods of international travel. That’s okay. What does make your heart sing? Whatever it is, don’t be held back by the “challenges” that stand in your way. Dream. Strategize. Plan. And pursue the fullness of life that led you into entrepreneurship in the first place. Anything is possible!

                                      Have you ever thought about embarking on the incredible adventure of nomadic living? It isn’t for the faint of heart, but with intentional strategic planning, and a good dose of flexibility, it has the potential to offer rich life experience for your entire family. What are you waiting for? If you would like to know more about the nomadic lifestyle, Sonya would love to answer your questions. Visit the Women in the Business Arena Facebook group and join the discussion.

                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new “If you are considering a nomadic life, be really clear about your intention. What do you want to experience? This will determine and dictate your actions.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                        One of the most beneficial aspects of being an entrepreneur is the ability to work from nearly anywhere. Some entrepreneurs are taking this freedom to new levels with nomadic living. Sonya Stattman and her family have packed their belongings and embarked on a long-term journey to experience different cultures and countries, while still running a business. The thought of traveling to exotic locations and experiencing new culture each day can be alluring, but often people forget that life is still going to be life. The day-to-day challenges of business are present and even exacerbated when living a nomadic life. However, with proper planning, it is possible to have a thriving business, while on the adventure of a lifetime.

                                        “You won't fully experience a new environment unless you’re willing to shed old systems and ways of doing, and get curious about why things are done differently.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                        There are both benefits and challenges that accompany a nomadic way of living. Perhaps one of the greatest benefits is that it really stirs things up for your family. Not knowing can be such a beautiful and bonding experience. It requires a willingness for spontaneity and flexibility, and you are constantly surrounded by new opportunities to experience culture.

                                        Nomadic living has its definite challenges and setbacks. Letting go of the idea of “going home” can be unsettling. When you live this lifestyle, you are traveling from place to place, without a home to return to. When living a life of travel, being strategic in planning makes a world of difference. It is so important to nail down the details of your trip, the essential items to be packed, and even strategic locations that will provide the tools necessary to continue building your business. It can be challenging to have the capacity and energy to focus on your business while traveling. Making sure you have all of the details in place to help you is key.

                                        Before considering this lifestyle, it is crucial to make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. So often we can look to a major life change to fill emotional needs. It’s important to remember that when you move, you’ll always take your baggage, both literal and metaphorical, with you.

                                        “For nomadic living to be successful, you need to be at a stage of stability… you’re shifting so much. The comforts and structure you're used to are gone.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                        Perhaps your heart isn’t singing at the thought of extended periods of international travel. That’s okay. What does make your heart sing? Whatever it is, don’t be held back by the “challenges” that stand in your way. Dream. Strategize. Plan. And pursue the fullness of life that led you into entrepreneurship in the first place. Anything is possible!

                                        Have you ever thought about embarking on the incredible adventure of nomadic living? It isn’t for the faint of heart, but with intentional strategic planning, and a good dose of flexibility, it has the potential to offer rich life experience for your entire family. What are you waiting for? If you would like to know more about the nomadic lifestyle, Sonya would love to answer your questions. Visit the Women in the Business Arena Facebook group and join the discussion.

                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                        ]]>                                        494e0ef20b9e4d23a2ca9200c49b5766Mon, 04 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -040037:23falsefull9494Navigating Overwhelm in Our Business & LifeNavigating Overwhelm in Our Business & Life“When you learn the skill of managing your own energy, you recognize your capacity… and you’re able to be aware and respond before it leads to overwhelm.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                        As entrepreneurs, most of us have experienced overwhelm at one time or another. We are bombarded with tasks, decisions, and the never-ending to-do list each day, and the feeling that we are carrying the weight of so many things can create stress, anxiety...and overwhelm. How do we navigate our business in a sustainable way, while still maintaining our sanity? What is the secret to fighting and conquering overwhelm, and coming out stronger on the other side?

                                        “As entrepreneurs, we think we need to work harder, faster, get more done. So often we’re using the wrong tactics to try to get through overwhelm, instead of stopping, feeling our way back into what is important, and finding clarity.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                        When navigating overwhelm, it can be helpful to identify the stages of overwhelm that we see in most cases.

                                        In the first stage of overwhelm, tension is building. It is important during this stage to be mindful of your own unique “signs” that you are nearing the point of overwhelm. Maybe you suffer from tension headaches or find yourself growing more irritable. During this stage, it is so crucial to simplify. Cut down the number of decisions you need to make in each day, and focus on one or two tasks that you can complete. Find ways to connect with your body through exercise, meditation, or mindfulness. When we are approaching overwhelm, we tend to get trapped in our minds, so connecting with your body can help shift our focus and deescalate feelings of overwhelm.

                                        But what happens when we are in the heat of the moment and overwhelm is consuming us? In the midst of overwhelm, our brain can get foggy or we can experience anxiousness or even panic. During this period, it’s as if our brain has gone offline. The most effective tool during this phase is to identify ways to reset your nervous system. Move your body. Shift your attention to something outside of yourself. This may mean taking a walk outside to connect with nature, or intentionally spending some time focusing on your children or significant other.

                                        After we have reset our nervous system and move out of the intensity of overwhelm, we move into a recovery phase. When the storm has passed, it can be tempting to jump right back into the busyness of life. However, the best way to navigate this phase is to let yourself be, before ramping up the “doing.” During this phase, it may be helpful to regain a sense of control by downloading all of the tasks and decisions that could be clouding your brain. Be gentle with yourself, and recognize when it could be helpful to get support from outside of yourself through a mentor or friend.

                                        “When you are an entrepreneur, your health determines the success of your business.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                        Each time we cycle through these phases, we have an opportunity to learn, grow, and be more equipped to handle the stress of our business. As entrepreneurs, we are not doomed to be trapped in an eternal cycle of overwhelm and recovery. As we gain self-awareness, we have the ability to navigate the decisions of our business and our life with clarity, and become more adept stewards of our energy. It is in this growth that we can achieve sustainable, long-lasting success.

                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new “When you learn the skill of managing your own energy, you recognize your capacity… and you’re able to be aware and respond before it leads to overwhelm.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                          As entrepreneurs, most of us have experienced overwhelm at one time or another. We are bombarded with tasks, decisions, and the never-ending to-do list each day, and the feeling that we are carrying the weight of so many things can create stress, anxiety...and overwhelm. How do we navigate our business in a sustainable way, while still maintaining our sanity? What is the secret to fighting and conquering overwhelm, and coming out stronger on the other side?

                                          “As entrepreneurs, we think we need to work harder, faster, get more done. So often we’re using the wrong tactics to try to get through overwhelm, instead of stopping, feeling our way back into what is important, and finding clarity.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                          When navigating overwhelm, it can be helpful to identify the stages of overwhelm that we see in most cases.

                                          In the first stage of overwhelm, tension is building. It is important during this stage to be mindful of your own unique “signs” that you are nearing the point of overwhelm. Maybe you suffer from tension headaches or find yourself growing more irritable. During this stage, it is so crucial to simplify. Cut down the number of decisions you need to make in each day, and focus on one or two tasks that you can complete. Find ways to connect with your body through exercise, meditation, or mindfulness. When we are approaching overwhelm, we tend to get trapped in our minds, so connecting with your body can help shift our focus and deescalate feelings of overwhelm.

                                          But what happens when we are in the heat of the moment and overwhelm is consuming us? In the midst of overwhelm, our brain can get foggy or we can experience anxiousness or even panic. During this period, it’s as if our brain has gone offline. The most effective tool during this phase is to identify ways to reset your nervous system. Move your body. Shift your attention to something outside of yourself. This may mean taking a walk outside to connect with nature, or intentionally spending some time focusing on your children or significant other.

                                          After we have reset our nervous system and move out of the intensity of overwhelm, we move into a recovery phase. When the storm has passed, it can be tempting to jump right back into the busyness of life. However, the best way to navigate this phase is to let yourself be, before ramping up the “doing.” During this phase, it may be helpful to regain a sense of control by downloading all of the tasks and decisions that could be clouding your brain. Be gentle with yourself, and recognize when it could be helpful to get support from outside of yourself through a mentor or friend.

                                          “When you are an entrepreneur, your health determines the success of your business.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                          Each time we cycle through these phases, we have an opportunity to learn, grow, and be more equipped to handle the stress of our business. As entrepreneurs, we are not doomed to be trapped in an eternal cycle of overwhelm and recovery. As we gain self-awareness, we have the ability to navigate the decisions of our business and our life with clarity, and become more adept stewards of our energy. It is in this growth that we can achieve sustainable, long-lasting success.

                                          Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                          2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                          3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                          Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                          ]]>97f2f7e51321412f81f58a87f9676f78Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -040038:33falsefull9393Do You Actually Know Your Target Market?Do You Actually Know Your Target Market?“So often, we design our whole business, marketing, and content around an ideal target market that we don’t actually know. There are all of these assumptions, expectations, and projections on this target market, but how well have we actually gotten to know the specific individuals in the target market?” - Sonya Stattmann

                                          Do you know how you get clients? Do you know what exactly you need to do to get more clients? If you’re like 99% of entrepreneurs, you would probably have to say no. In the business world, so much focus is placed on finding your avatar, your ideal client demographic. The problem is, most of the time, the “ideal client” we’ve created is inaccurate. At times, we think we know what our avatar wants because we assume they think and act, want and need what we want. Instead of listening to our ideal market, we superimpose their desires with our own. It’s important to know who we want to reach. How well do we actually know that target client?

                                          “In order to look at a target market, you have to generalize. You have to find the consistent patterns across the board, not the one person who wants what you’re offering, because you won’t be able to reproduce that result over time.” Sonya Stattmann

                                          The best way to learn what your target market wants is to go to the source. Find your avatar and have some conversations. Surveys and polls aren’t ideal for gathering this data, because often people fill them out quickly and don’t give in-depth insight. Whether you seek out individuals through phone calls or speak with them in person, plan to spend significant time, around 45 minutes, learning what they really want, and finding out their real needs and pains. During this conversation, aim to only speak for 20% of the call. The most lucrative asset you can give the individual is your undivided attention. People often underestimate the value found in simply listening.

                                          “People don't have realistic expectations of how long it takes to validate a target audience. Don’t wait until it’s perfect, work with what you have. But if you are trying to learn more, you need to give more time.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                          Validating your target audience isn’t something that can be done in one or two conversations. In fact, we recommend that you make at least 20 calls before you begin analyzing whether or not your avatar is accurate. During these 20 calls collect data. What is working? Why did they say yes, or choose not to buy? If you have the help of a business coach or mentor, validating could be a six-month process. If you are analyzing the data and making modifications on your own, this could take up to a year.

                                          Feeling overwhelmed? You aren’t alone. Finding your target audience is one of the most challenging aspects of having a business. Having support, someone to help you analyze the data, and make informed decisions with the expertise of marketing and business could make all the difference for you. Too many entrepreneurs have been stuck for years because they haven’t refined their avatar. Don’t waste time, money, advertising, and energy on an avatar that is inaccurate. 

                                           

                                          Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                          1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                          2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up...]]>“So often, we design our whole business, marketing, and content around an ideal target market that we don’t actually know. There are all of these assumptions, expectations, and projections on this target market, but how well have we actually gotten to know the specific individuals in the target market?” - Sonya Stattmann

                                            Do you know how you get clients? Do you know what exactly you need to do to get more clients? If you’re like 99% of entrepreneurs, you would probably have to say no. In the business world, so much focus is placed on finding your avatar, your ideal client demographic. The problem is, most of the time, the “ideal client” we’ve created is inaccurate. At times, we think we know what our avatar wants because we assume they think and act, want and need what we want. Instead of listening to our ideal market, we superimpose their desires with our own. It’s important to know who we want to reach. How well do we actually know that target client?

                                            “In order to look at a target market, you have to generalize. You have to find the consistent patterns across the board, not the one person who wants what you’re offering, because you won’t be able to reproduce that result over time.” Sonya Stattmann

                                            The best way to learn what your target market wants is to go to the source. Find your avatar and have some conversations. Surveys and polls aren’t ideal for gathering this data, because often people fill them out quickly and don’t give in-depth insight. Whether you seek out individuals through phone calls or speak with them in person, plan to spend significant time, around 45 minutes, learning what they really want, and finding out their real needs and pains. During this conversation, aim to only speak for 20% of the call. The most lucrative asset you can give the individual is your undivided attention. People often underestimate the value found in simply listening.

                                            “People don't have realistic expectations of how long it takes to validate a target audience. Don’t wait until it’s perfect, work with what you have. But if you are trying to learn more, you need to give more time.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                            Validating your target audience isn’t something that can be done in one or two conversations. In fact, we recommend that you make at least 20 calls before you begin analyzing whether or not your avatar is accurate. During these 20 calls collect data. What is working? Why did they say yes, or choose not to buy? If you have the help of a business coach or mentor, validating could be a six-month process. If you are analyzing the data and making modifications on your own, this could take up to a year.

                                            Feeling overwhelmed? You aren’t alone. Finding your target audience is one of the most challenging aspects of having a business. Having support, someone to help you analyze the data, and make informed decisions with the expertise of marketing and business could make all the difference for you. Too many entrepreneurs have been stuck for years because they haven’t refined their avatar. Don’t waste time, money, advertising, and energy on an avatar that is inaccurate. 

                                             

                                            Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                            1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                            2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                            3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                            Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                            ]]>bc492f1adc3840f1b4bd1b7395a91b0bMon, 21 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -040035:31falsefull9292The Art of Slowing DownThe Art of Slowing Down“It’s the constant depletion of our attention that creates the struggle. We are losing our capacity to function properly in our business. We are so focused on speed, endurance, and growth that we’re not ever actually stabilizing or creating a business that serves us.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                            What if I told you that you could do more in your business by doing less? Studies show that it takes the average person 25 minutes to return to their original task after an interruption. That phone call, tap on the shoulder, quick email or social media post, all of those little interruptions add up quickly. Most entrepreneurs started their own business for freedom, ease, and balance. However, when they look at their current lives they find the opposite. The hustle mentality - the thought that we have to speed things up, grow exponentially in record time, and stay accessible to clients - can keep us trapped in the downward spiral towards burnout. Learn how to slow down, be more deliberate, and practice stillness, to gain momentum and success in your business. 

                                            “If you really want to succeed in business, slow down.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                            We are surrounded by a culture of busyness. Everyone is plugged in most of the time. Our bodies, lives, and businesses are constantly pushing us to go faster, and unless we choose to be intentional, it can be so easy to get caught up. Take a moment to reflect. Are you constantly feeling pulled to move in a pace that is uncomfortable, stressful, or draining? If so, it’s probably time to slow down.

                                            Often we can feel that we should move as quickly as possible to check off our to-do list. However, when we move quickly, focusing more on the completion of the task than that task itself, we aren’t giving our minds the ability to master the information. When we slow down and are intentional with our work, we have the capability over time to truly become experts in the work we are doing. Creativity, innovation, integration, and stability all come in the midst of stillness.

                                            Moving slowly isn’t always the best. However, when we give ourselves the space to slow down, we will have the energy needed when it comes time to move more quickly. Sustainable growth is all about endurance, and the balance of work and rest. On the other side of a period of increased speed and work should come a period of rest and repair. It is this ebb and flow that helps us maintain strength and momentum in our business.

                                            “The stillness is where creativity lies. In the depths, in your inner work and inner spaces, that is where you are mining the gold. Those are the ideas and solutions for your business. They're not going to come from the rapid pace. Even if they did, you would be too busy to notice.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                            Slowing down and making space shouldn’t be one more task that adds to your feeling of overwhelm. Start small. Implement one new intentional habit this week.

                                            Below are some simple suggestions to get you started. Pick one, or create your own.

                                            1. In the midst of a busy day, take five minutes to close your eyes, relax your body, and simply notice your breath. Give yourself the gift of five minutes of stillness, and allow your mind to quiet. It’s amazing how the answers we need can come in the midst of the intentional time we take to rest.
                                            2. Schedule a massage, manicure, or pedicure. During those appointments, we have no option to hustle. Allow yourself to enjoy the time that is devoted only to the care of yourself.
                                            3. Pick an evening to shut off your phone. Have dinner with your family or friends. Spend intentional time connecting with people you care about, without the distraction of technology.
                                            4. Grab a coffee and go to the park. Put your phone down and enjoy the wind in the trees, the sun on your face, the grass under your feet.
                                            5. Get up 20 minutes early to enjoy some quiet time to yourself. Make a cup of coffee or tea. Read a]]>“It’s the constant depletion of our attention that creates the struggle. We are losing our capacity to function properly in our business. We are so focused on speed, endurance, and growth that we’re not ever actually stabilizing or creating a business that serves us.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                              What if I told you that you could do more in your business by doing less? Studies show that it takes the average person 25 minutes to return to their original task after an interruption. That phone call, tap on the shoulder, quick email or social media post, all of those little interruptions add up quickly. Most entrepreneurs started their own business for freedom, ease, and balance. However, when they look at their current lives they find the opposite. The hustle mentality - the thought that we have to speed things up, grow exponentially in record time, and stay accessible to clients - can keep us trapped in the downward spiral towards burnout. Learn how to slow down, be more deliberate, and practice stillness, to gain momentum and success in your business. 

                                              “If you really want to succeed in business, slow down.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                              We are surrounded by a culture of busyness. Everyone is plugged in most of the time. Our bodies, lives, and businesses are constantly pushing us to go faster, and unless we choose to be intentional, it can be so easy to get caught up. Take a moment to reflect. Are you constantly feeling pulled to move in a pace that is uncomfortable, stressful, or draining? If so, it’s probably time to slow down.

                                              Often we can feel that we should move as quickly as possible to check off our to-do list. However, when we move quickly, focusing more on the completion of the task than that task itself, we aren’t giving our minds the ability to master the information. When we slow down and are intentional with our work, we have the capability over time to truly become experts in the work we are doing. Creativity, innovation, integration, and stability all come in the midst of stillness.

                                              Moving slowly isn’t always the best. However, when we give ourselves the space to slow down, we will have the energy needed when it comes time to move more quickly. Sustainable growth is all about endurance, and the balance of work and rest. On the other side of a period of increased speed and work should come a period of rest and repair. It is this ebb and flow that helps us maintain strength and momentum in our business.

                                              “The stillness is where creativity lies. In the depths, in your inner work and inner spaces, that is where you are mining the gold. Those are the ideas and solutions for your business. They're not going to come from the rapid pace. Even if they did, you would be too busy to notice.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              Slowing down and making space shouldn’t be one more task that adds to your feeling of overwhelm. Start small. Implement one new intentional habit this week.

                                              Below are some simple suggestions to get you started. Pick one, or create your own.

                                              1. In the midst of a busy day, take five minutes to close your eyes, relax your body, and simply notice your breath. Give yourself the gift of five minutes of stillness, and allow your mind to quiet. It’s amazing how the answers we need can come in the midst of the intentional time we take to rest.
                                              2. Schedule a massage, manicure, or pedicure. During those appointments, we have no option to hustle. Allow yourself to enjoy the time that is devoted only to the care of yourself.
                                              3. Pick an evening to shut off your phone. Have dinner with your family or friends. Spend intentional time connecting with people you care about, without the distraction of technology.
                                              4. Grab a coffee and go to the park. Put your phone down and enjoy the wind in the trees, the sun on your face, the grass under your feet.
                                              5. Get up 20 minutes early to enjoy some quiet time to yourself. Make a cup of coffee or tea. Read a book, or the paper, or just let yourself enjoy the stillness before a busy day. 

                                               

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                                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                              ]]>                                              f76e3aac9f3d4a06b74d038c6901e9fcMon, 14 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -040032:38falsefull9191Thought Leadership: What Does it Actually Mean?Thought Leadership: What Does it Actually Mean?“True thought leaders, their intention was never to be a thought leader… Their intention was to serve. Their intention was to spread a message. Their intention was to change the world.” - Sonya Stattmann 

                                              This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we’re discussing the label “Thought Leader” that seems to be popping up everywhere in entrepreneur circles. Everyone wants to be a thought leader, however, there are so many conceptions about what this actually means. Thought leadership is a title that is earned through the ups and downs of business experience.

                                              “Thought leadership is developed over years and years of practice, of experience, of not just you got some wisdom that happened to come to you. It’s practiced, it’s experiential. You’ve tested it. You’ve validated it. Thought leadership is done over the hard yards.”

                                              We all have something to contribute. You are an entrepreneur because you have incredible ideas to contribute to the lives of others. However, we have gotten ahead of ourselves and diluted the idea of thought leadership by trying to self-proclaim the title. If you have placed “thought leader” at the top of your business profile, it may be time to ask yourself what you are needing from that title. When we get out of sequence, trying to grab the attention, respect, or recognition of others, rarely is it as fulfilling as we desire.

                                              “It’s a disservice to self to shortcut into a badge of honor that we haven’t yet earned” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              The best way to become a thought leader is to stop focusing on becoming a thought leader. The individuals who have made the biggest impact in their spheres of influence have done so out of a desire to make a true change in the world. When your intentions are pure, your focus is to serve others, and you remain consistent through years of experience, you will have the opportunity to emerge as a thought leader. Life experience creates the depth and wisdom necessary to be a thought leader. Don’t shortchange yourself, or your clients, by trying to rush into quick success. Listen in to the episode to learn more!

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                                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                              ]]>                                              “True thought leaders, their intention was never to be a thought leader… Their intention was to serve. Their intention was to spread a message. Their intention was to change the world.” - Sonya Stattmann 

                                              This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we’re discussing the label “Thought Leader” that seems to be popping up everywhere in entrepreneur circles. Everyone wants to be a thought leader, however, there are so many conceptions about what this actually means. Thought leadership is a title that is earned through the ups and downs of business experience.

                                              “Thought leadership is developed over years and years of practice, of experience, of not just you got some wisdom that happened to come to you. It’s practiced, it’s experiential. You’ve tested it. You’ve validated it. Thought leadership is done over the hard yards.”

                                              We all have something to contribute. You are an entrepreneur because you have incredible ideas to contribute to the lives of others. However, we have gotten ahead of ourselves and diluted the idea of thought leadership by trying to self-proclaim the title. If you have placed “thought leader” at the top of your business profile, it may be time to ask yourself what you are needing from that title. When we get out of sequence, trying to grab the attention, respect, or recognition of others, rarely is it as fulfilling as we desire.

                                              “It’s a disservice to self to shortcut into a badge of honor that we haven’t yet earned” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              The best way to become a thought leader is to stop focusing on becoming a thought leader. The individuals who have made the biggest impact in their spheres of influence have done so out of a desire to make a true change in the world. When your intentions are pure, your focus is to serve others, and you remain consistent through years of experience, you will have the opportunity to emerge as a thought leader. Life experience creates the depth and wisdom necessary to be a thought leader. Don’t shortchange yourself, or your clients, by trying to rush into quick success. Listen in to the episode to learn more!

                                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                              2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                              ]]>                                              3f5d146beea04d7788481560335b960dMon, 07 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -040031:21falsefull9090                                              How and When Do We Delegate in Our Business?How and When Do We Delegate in Our Business?“It’s always better to wait to delegate until you are stabilized… You want to be able to understand all of the ins and outs of your business. If you don’t know what to do or understand it, it’s going to be really difficult to delegate to someone and explain what you want.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                              This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we’re discussing how and when to utilize delegation in your business. We have seen too many people build their business as a house of cards that topples when they delegate too soon. However, once you have an established business, there are components of your business that don’t require your full attention day-to-day, and there are tasks that lie outside of your area of genius. Delegating the right tasks to the right people can help you to move your business forward in a healthy and sustainable manner.

                                              “A lot of women either get some kind of prize from being busy… or we’re afraid of losing control… so when we get to the place where we actually need to delegate, there’s a lot of women who still hang on.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                               

                                              When contemplating delegation, timing is everything. There is a proper sequence to follow, to ensure that you have built a solid foundation for your business before you invite others to help you. Before even thinking about delegation, we first must look at ways to streamline and simplify our operations. Then we systematize and automate. After all of those components are in place, we can identify the areas outside of our genius, and the tasks that can be carried out without our full attention, and delegate.  

                                              “We really can’t keep building businesses that are based on an aversion to being in the interaction, the connection, with our clients. We are service-based businesses… but we don’t want to talk about the value of what we’re offering, how much we’re charging… we are hiding behind a sales page.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              When looking at areas of your business to delegate, it is important to always hang on to the parts that represent the heartbeat of your business. Like it or not, this almost always includes the area of sales. The bottom line is this, no one is going to sell your product or service better than you, because you carry the passion and the vision. Listen in to learn more about when and how to manage delegation in your business. 

                                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                              ]]>                                              “It’s always better to wait to delegate until you are stabilized… You want to be able to understand all of the ins and outs of your business. If you don’t know what to do or understand it, it’s going to be really difficult to delegate to someone and explain what you want.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                              This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we’re discussing how and when to utilize delegation in your business. We have seen too many people build their business as a house of cards that topples when they delegate too soon. However, once you have an established business, there are components of your business that don’t require your full attention day-to-day, and there are tasks that lie outside of your area of genius. Delegating the right tasks to the right people can help you to move your business forward in a healthy and sustainable manner.

                                              “A lot of women either get some kind of prize from being busy… or we’re afraid of losing control… so when we get to the place where we actually need to delegate, there’s a lot of women who still hang on.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                               

                                              When contemplating delegation, timing is everything. There is a proper sequence to follow, to ensure that you have built a solid foundation for your business before you invite others to help you. Before even thinking about delegation, we first must look at ways to streamline and simplify our operations. Then we systematize and automate. After all of those components are in place, we can identify the areas outside of our genius, and the tasks that can be carried out without our full attention, and delegate.  

                                              “We really can’t keep building businesses that are based on an aversion to being in the interaction, the connection, with our clients. We are service-based businesses… but we don’t want to talk about the value of what we’re offering, how much we’re charging… we are hiding behind a sales page.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              When looking at areas of your business to delegate, it is important to always hang on to the parts that represent the heartbeat of your business. Like it or not, this almost always includes the area of sales. The bottom line is this, no one is going to sell your product or service better than you, because you carry the passion and the vision. Listen in to learn more about when and how to manage delegation in your business. 

                                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                              1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                              ]]>                                              007fa43da1bb403db105628931c9b22fMon, 31 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -040034:18falsefull8989                                              How to Navigate Self-DoubtHow to Navigate Self-Doubt“Our ability to manage our self-doubt is what determines our ability to succeed.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                              This week on Women in the Business Arena, we’re getting real about self-doubt. Self-Doubt is the number one saboteur in our business. It is a pervasive influence that has shown up in the life of every single woman we’ve ever met. At times, the intensity of our self-doubt can match the intensity of our creativity, fire, excitement, and passion that led us to start a business in the first place. So, if self-doubt is universal, how do we navigate it successfully?

                                              “What we resist persists.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              As with most feelings that we feel are “negative,” we can falsely assume that if we ignore self-doubt, it will go away. However, the full spectrum of human emotions is actually necessary for us to experience full and successful business and lives, even self-doubt. 

                                              Perhaps the most important step to overcoming self-doubt is to practice separating yourself from your fears. When we align our identity with our blocks, we are in danger of going down a shame spiral and sabotaging our success. You are not the sum total of your fears. Separate yourself from your challenges to gain a more accurate perspective of the blocks you are facing. This act can help to foster self-compassion, kindness, and a deeper understanding of self. When we develop this perspective, we have the ability to continue progressing.

                                              “When you start to feel doubt, remember that you’ve done so many things and that you’ve been resilient… It’s acknowledging that self-doubt is real... but know that there are tools, it doesn’t have to sabotage you… it can exist in your experience, but it doesn’t have to be the one that overshadows everything else.” Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              Self-doubt can manifest itself in many ways. Perhaps you tend to go into action mode and overexert your energy. Or maybe you freeze, seek out step-by-step instructions from trusted individuals, avoid the situation altogether, or become distracted. We can even justify some of these behaviors to ourselves and others. These patterns have been developed over the span of our lives to protect us. They were needed at some point in our lives, but are no longer serving us in a healthy manner. When we begin recognizing the patterns that manifest from our self-doubt, we can take charge, and begin conquering self-doubt.

                                              In some shape or form, self-doubt will never fully go away, and that’s ok. It is possible to thrive and build a successful life while navigating self-doubt. Listen in to learn strategies to handle self-doubt, and to grow more confident in yourself through the process.

                                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                              Thank you for being you. We are so...]]>“Our ability to manage our self-doubt is what determines our ability to succeed.” - Sonya Stattmann

                                              This week on Women in the Business Arena, we’re getting real about self-doubt. Self-Doubt is the number one saboteur in our business. It is a pervasive influence that has shown up in the life of every single woman we’ve ever met. At times, the intensity of our self-doubt can match the intensity of our creativity, fire, excitement, and passion that led us to start a business in the first place. So, if self-doubt is universal, how do we navigate it successfully?

                                              “What we resist persists.” - Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              As with most feelings that we feel are “negative,” we can falsely assume that if we ignore self-doubt, it will go away. However, the full spectrum of human emotions is actually necessary for us to experience full and successful business and lives, even self-doubt. 

                                              Perhaps the most important step to overcoming self-doubt is to practice separating yourself from your fears. When we align our identity with our blocks, we are in danger of going down a shame spiral and sabotaging our success. You are not the sum total of your fears. Separate yourself from your challenges to gain a more accurate perspective of the blocks you are facing. This act can help to foster self-compassion, kindness, and a deeper understanding of self. When we develop this perspective, we have the ability to continue progressing.

                                              “When you start to feel doubt, remember that you’ve done so many things and that you’ve been resilient… It’s acknowledging that self-doubt is real... but know that there are tools, it doesn’t have to sabotage you… it can exist in your experience, but it doesn’t have to be the one that overshadows everything else.” Laura Shook-Guzman

                                              Self-doubt can manifest itself in many ways. Perhaps you tend to go into action mode and overexert your energy. Or maybe you freeze, seek out step-by-step instructions from trusted individuals, avoid the situation altogether, or become distracted. We can even justify some of these behaviors to ourselves and others. These patterns have been developed over the span of our lives to protect us. They were needed at some point in our lives, but are no longer serving us in a healthy manner. When we begin recognizing the patterns that manifest from our self-doubt, we can take charge, and begin conquering self-doubt.

                                              In some shape or form, self-doubt will never fully go away, and that’s ok. It is possible to thrive and build a successful life while navigating self-doubt. Listen in to learn strategies to handle self-doubt, and to grow more confident in yourself through the process.

                                              Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                              Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                              ]]>e67c04ad80e840c6abda1359c950176cMon, 24 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -040040:12falsefull8888                                              How to Set Realistic Goals for the New YearHow to Set Realistic Goals for the New Year“Often times we have big visions for the New Year… that allows us to focus and move forward. But I also think that sometimes we’re not very realistic. It can cause us to not be focused enough. It also can allow for disappointment and discouragement when we’re not moving fast enough.”

                                              This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we’re discussing goal setting. As the new year approaches, this is often a time of excitement and dreams as we take a look at goals for the next year. So often, we can make big plans in December, only to find ourselves disappointed and discouraged in February when we have a lack of progress, or our plans have been derailed. In order for goal setting to be manageable, it must allow us to see progress, but it also needs to extend kindness towards self. If we aren’t intentional in how we set our goals, we can sabotage ourselves before the year even begins.

                                              “If we gave ourselves a little bit more leeway to flow with things as they come, we would actually be able to progress much faster towards our goals. When we have a really strict timeline, and then we fail, we beat ourselves up, and we go through remorse, and feeling like a failure. All of that sabotages our energy, and takes us so much more time to get back on track again.”

                                              Many times we can place a timeline on our big goals. These are the long-term goals that are at the center of our passion, the driving force of what we want to experience and feel in our lives. In realistic goal setting, it is important to take the timelines off of these goals. Instead of jumping to the fulfillment of the big picture, look at the next step. What is the next stepping stone towards that destination? These smaller steps can form our goals for the next year.

                                              We also explore the difference between growth goals and stabilizing goals, and the importance of each. Many people shy away from stabilizing goals. They are less sexy, but they are the key to creating sustainable and long-lasting growth and success.

                                              “If we can start to honor our selves and honor our journey and give more space to our goals, then we’re going to be able to create a lot more of what we actually want.”

                                              It’s time to start dreaming for next year. Find a space conducive to planning and creating, and invest the time to feel your long-term vision. After creating your goals, take another look. Are the goals realistic? If not, adjust them. Entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t self-sabotage by creating unrealistic timelines that will lead to disappointment and discouragement. Remember that your big goals don’t even need a timeline. If it is something you truly want to accomplish, you will make it happen. Finally, allow yourself to shift and move throughout the year.

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                                              ]]>05d635b842c54703abf9e387e55a025cMon, 17 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -040039:28falsefull8787                                              How to Handle Uncertainty with ConfidenceHow to Handle Uncertainty with Confidence“When people don’t have a trust and certainty in themselves, the fear around uncertainty is that they don’t believe they can do it. Even in the midst of uncertainty in life, we can develop a trust and certainty in ourselves.”

                                              This week on The Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we’re getting certain about uncertainty. As solopreneurs, we are in the business of uncertainty. While there is a certain level of uncertainty for all humans, running a business tends to come with a greater level of the unknown. Studies have shown that entrepreneurs typically carry a greater capacity to handle risk. Some of us have learned to thrive because of uncertainties we experience in formative years, others may go into survival mode when facing the unknown. Whatever the experience with uncertainty has been, our perception of uncertainty is key to moving through it and continuing to find an inner source of stability, regardless of the situations we face in business and life.

                                              “It’s only through the uncertainty, facing it, moving through it, embracing it, that we actually become more confident, and take bigger leaps that lead to greater freedom.”

                                              One of the keys to facing uncertainty in our business is doing the work to become more certain in self. While facing risk can feel so uncomfortable, when we go into the unknown and come out the other side, we emerge more self-confident. Each experience with healthy risk will leave us more capable of facing the next. Another key to facing uncertainty is surrounding yourself with supportive individuals. Uncertainty becomes dangerous when we face it entirely alone.

                                              “Healthy surrender means letting go of control, but not responsibility”

                                              A major component of thriving in the face of uncertainty is learning to have the courage to surrender. There are times when the solution isn’t clear, and we have to give ourselves the space to figure it out. When you are certain in self, you may not be sure of the outcome, but you can trust that you are aligned with what you want, and things will unfold in a way that is congruent with your passions.

                                              “Comfort, certainty, is based on myself. I can be certain about how I feel, and where I am. As long as I’m certain within myself, everything works out… If I’m feeling unclear, the first step is to get clear. When I’m clear, when I’m certain, I’m able to create more. I’m able to know my direction. I’m able to take the steps that will produce results.”

                                              We will always face a level of uncertainty. However, as an entrepreneur, that can be part of the allure. We were made to strategize, problem solve and take healthy risks. Listen in to learn more about how you can be certain in self, and equip yourself to navigate uncertainty and allow it to be a motivator to drive your business forward.

                                               

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                                              3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here“When people don’t have a trust and certainty in themselves, the fear around uncertainty is that they don’t believe they can do it. Even in the midst of uncertainty in life, we can develop a trust and certainty in ourselves.”

                                                This week on The Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we’re getting certain about uncertainty. As solopreneurs, we are in the business of uncertainty. While there is a certain level of uncertainty for all humans, running a business tends to come with a greater level of the unknown. Studies have shown that entrepreneurs typically carry a greater capacity to handle risk. Some of us have learned to thrive because of uncertainties we experience in formative years, others may go into survival mode when facing the unknown. Whatever the experience with uncertainty has been, our perception of uncertainty is key to moving through it and continuing to find an inner source of stability, regardless of the situations we face in business and life.

                                                “It’s only through the uncertainty, facing it, moving through it, embracing it, that we actually become more confident, and take bigger leaps that lead to greater freedom.”

                                                One of the keys to facing uncertainty in our business is doing the work to become more certain in self. While facing risk can feel so uncomfortable, when we go into the unknown and come out the other side, we emerge more self-confident. Each experience with healthy risk will leave us more capable of facing the next. Another key to facing uncertainty is surrounding yourself with supportive individuals. Uncertainty becomes dangerous when we face it entirely alone.

                                                “Healthy surrender means letting go of control, but not responsibility”

                                                A major component of thriving in the face of uncertainty is learning to have the courage to surrender. There are times when the solution isn’t clear, and we have to give ourselves the space to figure it out. When you are certain in self, you may not be sure of the outcome, but you can trust that you are aligned with what you want, and things will unfold in a way that is congruent with your passions.

                                                “Comfort, certainty, is based on myself. I can be certain about how I feel, and where I am. As long as I’m certain within myself, everything works out… If I’m feeling unclear, the first step is to get clear. When I’m clear, when I’m certain, I’m able to create more. I’m able to know my direction. I’m able to take the steps that will produce results.”

                                                We will always face a level of uncertainty. However, as an entrepreneur, that can be part of the allure. We were made to strategize, problem solve and take healthy risks. Listen in to learn more about how you can be certain in self, and equip yourself to navigate uncertainty and allow it to be a motivator to drive your business forward.

                                                 

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                                                ]]>                                                b972a60c6a614e17bb533ee65da6a90fMon, 10 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -040045:43falsefull8686The Flipside of ProcrastinationThe Flipside of Procrastination“Procrastination is the gift of awareness. Underneath procrastination is the thing we're avoiding and that's what needs to be loved and appreciated.”

                                                This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we are revisiting the topic of procrastination. There are times in our business that we mislabel the need to move more slowly through a task as procrastination. There are other times, however, when we really are procrastinating or rather avoiding something. What we’re hoping to bring to light in this episode, is the importance of reframing procrastination. Too many women are beating themselves up for it. How do we use procrastination as a tool to help us integrate ourselves, and to move forward into a more productive and fulfilling business and way of living?

                                                “The things that we're procrastinating are important. It's actually a gift. Because usually, those are really significant aspects of self that are seeking integration. They're giving you such a big pushback because of their significance. This is a really big piece of your psyche coming into a new state of awareness.”

                                                The key to moving through procrastination isn’t judgement and in fact, that only creates more procrastination. Instead, we have to reframe it. When we can change our perspective about procrastination, we can integrate it, rather than avoid it, fear it, or feel shame regarding our tendency to procrastinate. Our procrastination is a gift. It is highlighting an area of self that has yet to be integrated. If we’re feeling the discomfort of avoidance, that means we are on the brink of a breakthrough. Recognizing that unintegrated part of self that rests below the surface of our procrastination can give us the compassion we need for self and give us the courage to face it head-on.

                                                “The mind, especially with procrastination, will feed you a story and then keep perpetuating that loop over and over and over again. Sometimes it's quite hard to break that cycle yourself.”

                                                This is why it can be good to have support and to work with someone who can help you look at what you are afraid to look at. One of the number one areas of procrastination for women, across the board, is finances. If you struggle with fear, avoidance, shame or guilt regarding money, and find yourself procrastinating when it comes to finances, you are not alone. Having the courage to love yourself through this process and dig below the surface of procrastination is crucial in order to have a sustainable business. You will not make money unless you get comfortable with sales. Listen in to learn more about the gift of procrastination, and how you can get through procrastination and gain confidence, compassion, and success.

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                Thank]]>“Procrastination is the gift of awareness. Underneath procrastination is the thing we're avoiding and that's what needs to be loved and appreciated.”

                                                This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we are revisiting the topic of procrastination. There are times in our business that we mislabel the need to move more slowly through a task as procrastination. There are other times, however, when we really are procrastinating or rather avoiding something. What we’re hoping to bring to light in this episode, is the importance of reframing procrastination. Too many women are beating themselves up for it. How do we use procrastination as a tool to help us integrate ourselves, and to move forward into a more productive and fulfilling business and way of living?

                                                “The things that we're procrastinating are important. It's actually a gift. Because usually, those are really significant aspects of self that are seeking integration. They're giving you such a big pushback because of their significance. This is a really big piece of your psyche coming into a new state of awareness.”

                                                The key to moving through procrastination isn’t judgement and in fact, that only creates more procrastination. Instead, we have to reframe it. When we can change our perspective about procrastination, we can integrate it, rather than avoid it, fear it, or feel shame regarding our tendency to procrastinate. Our procrastination is a gift. It is highlighting an area of self that has yet to be integrated. If we’re feeling the discomfort of avoidance, that means we are on the brink of a breakthrough. Recognizing that unintegrated part of self that rests below the surface of our procrastination can give us the compassion we need for self and give us the courage to face it head-on.

                                                “The mind, especially with procrastination, will feed you a story and then keep perpetuating that loop over and over and over again. Sometimes it's quite hard to break that cycle yourself.”

                                                This is why it can be good to have support and to work with someone who can help you look at what you are afraid to look at. One of the number one areas of procrastination for women, across the board, is finances. If you struggle with fear, avoidance, shame or guilt regarding money, and find yourself procrastinating when it comes to finances, you are not alone. Having the courage to love yourself through this process and dig below the surface of procrastination is crucial in order to have a sustainable business. You will not make money unless you get comfortable with sales. Listen in to learn more about the gift of procrastination, and how you can get through procrastination and gain confidence, compassion, and success.

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                ]]>7428aa52643545c38257dc13a215967bMon, 03 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -040036:15falsefull8585                                                How to Maintain Momentum Through the HolidaysHow to Maintain Momentum Through the Holidays“You've got to start to look at what it is that will make this holiday season feel really good for your business, and for yourself, and for your family.”

                                                This week on Women in the Business Arena, we’re discussing how to successfully navigate the holidays in our business. The holidays are known for times of rest, and relaxation, time with family, and preparation for the new year. How do we enjoy the rest that comes along with the holiday season, without losing the momentum we’ve worked so hard to establish?

                                                “It's about getting creative and it's about determining what you really want. I think the most important thing is that you keep your momentum up. Because what I see happening around this time period is people start really losing momentum...By the time you get your momentum back up, it's March… that's three months of not enough income, not enough sales.”

                                                Many people limit the success of their business during this season with self-limiting beliefs including the misnomers that everyone checks out for the holidays, no one will want to purchase new services, and that all service sales inevitably slow at this time of year. The truth is, even during the holidays, your business will be as successful as you believe it can be. What is your intention and mindset around taking an intentional pause around the holidays? What are the self-limiting beliefs that are dictating your business choices?

                                                “We sabotage our energy because we over-commit. We try to get too much done. We try to finish everything we had on our to-do list for 2018 to prove to ourselves that we can do it. And then we are quite exhausted going into the New Year. And that's not what this time is about. It's about being able to finish off strong, have an amazing renewal, recovery, relaxation time period, and then jump back in January, refreshed.”

                                                As we approach the holidays, there are some vital questions to ask yourself, in order to find your balance of momentum and rest. What do you want your holidays to feel like? Set the intention now. What are some low-hanging fruits or ways for you to generate some sales efficiently right now? Finally, what is your plan for January? Now is the time to make a plan. Don’t wait until the New Year sneaks up on you to implement at least a loose framework. It is so possible to have a restful, rejuvenating break, while still leaning into the momentum you’ve worked so hard to gain!

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                ]]>                                                “You've got to start to look at what it is that will make this holiday season feel really good for your business, and for yourself, and for your family.”

                                                This week on Women in the Business Arena, we’re discussing how to successfully navigate the holidays in our business. The holidays are known for times of rest, and relaxation, time with family, and preparation for the new year. How do we enjoy the rest that comes along with the holiday season, without losing the momentum we’ve worked so hard to establish?

                                                “It's about getting creative and it's about determining what you really want. I think the most important thing is that you keep your momentum up. Because what I see happening around this time period is people start really losing momentum...By the time you get your momentum back up, it's March… that's three months of not enough income, not enough sales.”

                                                Many people limit the success of their business during this season with self-limiting beliefs including the misnomers that everyone checks out for the holidays, no one will want to purchase new services, and that all service sales inevitably slow at this time of year. The truth is, even during the holidays, your business will be as successful as you believe it can be. What is your intention and mindset around taking an intentional pause around the holidays? What are the self-limiting beliefs that are dictating your business choices?

                                                “We sabotage our energy because we over-commit. We try to get too much done. We try to finish everything we had on our to-do list for 2018 to prove to ourselves that we can do it. And then we are quite exhausted going into the New Year. And that's not what this time is about. It's about being able to finish off strong, have an amazing renewal, recovery, relaxation time period, and then jump back in January, refreshed.”

                                                As we approach the holidays, there are some vital questions to ask yourself, in order to find your balance of momentum and rest. What do you want your holidays to feel like? Set the intention now. What are some low-hanging fruits or ways for you to generate some sales efficiently right now? Finally, what is your plan for January? Now is the time to make a plan. Don’t wait until the New Year sneaks up on you to implement at least a loose framework. It is so possible to have a restful, rejuvenating break, while still leaning into the momentum you’ve worked so hard to gain!

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                ]]>                                                8571fc582495452dac4ab368f49fc0a1Mon, 26 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -040033:11falsefull8484                                                Stop Marketing Authenticity & Be AuthenticStop Marketing Authenticity & Be Authentic“The people who are truly authentic, the ones who've really done the work, they've worked on the congruence of themselves. They've done the internal work out of the limelight. You cannot do the work in the limelight. Period”

                                                This week on Women in the Business Arena, we are reclaiming the word “authenticity!” There are so many of us that are craving authenticity in our business and life. It seems the word authenticity has been commandeered by society and used for shows of excessive vulnerability, marketing ploys, or as a facade to cover over insecurities. It is possible to be genuinely authentic in our lives and our businesses.

                                                “The people that I find who are sharing their integration as it's happening, they're actually stopping themselves from having the full integration...the second that you put a selfie on it, the second that you turn it around and do it for someone else, you're stopping the process of your own integration.”

                                                In order to have the freedom to be authentic with others, we are responsible to first do the work in the privacy of our homes, therapist’s office, or with trusted friends and mentors. When we try to find integration in the limelight, posting about it before we have processed it internally, we lose our authenticity. When we achieve integration of that part of ourselves, our authenticity will flow naturally, and others will be drawn to it.

                                                “The more work you do internally, and the more ready you are internally in your business, because you have the right structures, and skills… the more ready you are, the more authentic you are naturally. You don't have to try to be authentic. You are authentic.”

                                                Authenticity is not something that we have to strive to achieve. When we take the time to discover and take ownership of the parts of ourselves, allowing integration to give way to a confidence, authenticity will naturally flow from us. When we know who we are, and we're doing it with good intention, then it's totally from a powerful place. And then promotion, marketing and sales are authentic.

                                                “Whether you like the word authentic, don't like the work authentic, it doesn't really matter. What we're looking for is for you to be congruent with yourself, for you to know who you are, for you to stand for who you are. Stop compromising for the world, for other people, for your marketing, for your promotion, just stop compromising yourself altogether.”

                                                 

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                ]]>                                                “The people who are truly authentic, the ones who've really done the work, they've worked on the congruence of themselves. They've done the internal work out of the limelight. You cannot do the work in the limelight. Period”

                                                This week on Women in the Business Arena, we are reclaiming the word “authenticity!” There are so many of us that are craving authenticity in our business and life. It seems the word authenticity has been commandeered by society and used for shows of excessive vulnerability, marketing ploys, or as a facade to cover over insecurities. It is possible to be genuinely authentic in our lives and our businesses.

                                                “The people that I find who are sharing their integration as it's happening, they're actually stopping themselves from having the full integration...the second that you put a selfie on it, the second that you turn it around and do it for someone else, you're stopping the process of your own integration.”

                                                In order to have the freedom to be authentic with others, we are responsible to first do the work in the privacy of our homes, therapist’s office, or with trusted friends and mentors. When we try to find integration in the limelight, posting about it before we have processed it internally, we lose our authenticity. When we achieve integration of that part of ourselves, our authenticity will flow naturally, and others will be drawn to it.

                                                “The more work you do internally, and the more ready you are internally in your business, because you have the right structures, and skills… the more ready you are, the more authentic you are naturally. You don't have to try to be authentic. You are authentic.”

                                                Authenticity is not something that we have to strive to achieve. When we take the time to discover and take ownership of the parts of ourselves, allowing integration to give way to a confidence, authenticity will naturally flow from us. When we know who we are, and we're doing it with good intention, then it's totally from a powerful place. And then promotion, marketing and sales are authentic.

                                                “Whether you like the word authentic, don't like the work authentic, it doesn't really matter. What we're looking for is for you to be congruent with yourself, for you to know who you are, for you to stand for who you are. Stop compromising for the world, for other people, for your marketing, for your promotion, just stop compromising yourself altogether.”

                                                 

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                ]]>                                                45390083a308499a8902db279a5f50dbMon, 19 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -040036:24falsefull8383                                                How Do We Better Manage Our Energy so We Don’t Experience Burnout?How Do We Better Manage Our Energy so We Don't Experience Burnout?“You cannot operate a successful sustainable business if you don't know how to manage your energy. It is inevitable that you will burn out, that you will die of exhaustion, that your business will fail because of it.”

                                                This week on the Women in the Business Arena podcast, we’re talking about our energy flow. In our modern culture, “busy” and “exhausted” are the norm for entrepreneurs. Is it necessary, though? Do we have to be running ourselves into the ground to have a successful business and life? We don’t believe it has the be this way. That is why it is so important to learn how to properly manage our energy.  

                                                “What happens, in general, is that we push ourselves in those low energy times, and then we crash. Then it's days or weeks before we're up again. People don't realize in a business that the momentum you lose by exhausting yourself is not worth it.”

                                                Your level of energy is unique to you. Which means, being successful is not about finding more energy, or pushing through exhaustion, but about being a good steward of the energy that you have. In order to do this, it is important to gain personal knowledge of your own rhythm and cycle of energy, and then craft a business that is in alignment with this flow.

                                                Instead of going until you crash, and then being forced to take a long period of time because of illness or burnout, give yourself small bits of time, energy snacks, to refuel. Take the time to care for yourself, so your energy lasts longer, and you can be more effective in all areas of your life.

                                                “We're so often trying to go out and be responsible for others, hold others, fix others, do all these things that are not ours to do. Then some people start to contemplate, maybe I'm in the wrong business. It's not that they're in the wrong business, it's actually that they're just mismanaging their energy. If they were more present without being responsible for somebody else, they would not be drained by the end of the day.”

                                                One of the major culprits of our exhaustion is our tendency to over deliver, and take way too much ownership of our responsibility to the people in our lives - clients, family, friends, etc. To be sustainable, we have to learn how to hold space for others. At times it can feel like a constant struggle to navigate holding space for clients, without taking on their energy. Listen in to hear more about what this looks like, and to learn useful tips to take ownership of your own energy. You don’t have to live life exhausted or run a business to the point of burning out.

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                ]]>                                                “You cannot operate a successful sustainable business if you don't know how to manage your energy. It is inevitable that you will burn out, that you will die of exhaustion, that your business will fail because of it.”

                                                This week on the Women in the Business Arena podcast, we’re talking about our energy flow. In our modern culture, “busy” and “exhausted” are the norm for entrepreneurs. Is it necessary, though? Do we have to be running ourselves into the ground to have a successful business and life? We don’t believe it has the be this way. That is why it is so important to learn how to properly manage our energy.  

                                                “What happens, in general, is that we push ourselves in those low energy times, and then we crash. Then it's days or weeks before we're up again. People don't realize in a business that the momentum you lose by exhausting yourself is not worth it.”

                                                Your level of energy is unique to you. Which means, being successful is not about finding more energy, or pushing through exhaustion, but about being a good steward of the energy that you have. In order to do this, it is important to gain personal knowledge of your own rhythm and cycle of energy, and then craft a business that is in alignment with this flow.

                                                Instead of going until you crash, and then being forced to take a long period of time because of illness or burnout, give yourself small bits of time, energy snacks, to refuel. Take the time to care for yourself, so your energy lasts longer, and you can be more effective in all areas of your life.

                                                “We're so often trying to go out and be responsible for others, hold others, fix others, do all these things that are not ours to do. Then some people start to contemplate, maybe I'm in the wrong business. It's not that they're in the wrong business, it's actually that they're just mismanaging their energy. If they were more present without being responsible for somebody else, they would not be drained by the end of the day.”

                                                One of the major culprits of our exhaustion is our tendency to over deliver, and take way too much ownership of our responsibility to the people in our lives - clients, family, friends, etc. To be sustainable, we have to learn how to hold space for others. At times it can feel like a constant struggle to navigate holding space for clients, without taking on their energy. Listen in to hear more about what this looks like, and to learn useful tips to take ownership of your own energy. You don’t have to live life exhausted or run a business to the point of burning out.

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                ]]>                                                498c888afb844a139fffeda68ab1ec11Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -040038:44falsefull8282                                                Are You Operating a Viable Business?Are You Operating a Viable Business?“It's so much better to fail fast than it is to perpetuate a bad business model for years and years. If you fail fast, then you can move on. You can try the next thing, you can try the next business and then you can get profitable more quickly.”

                                                This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast we are discussing the viability of a business. Is your business viable? This may be a question that has been a persistent nagging feeling in the back of your mind for a while. So often we realise too late that our business model was never viable or if we had just made a few tweaks, we could have been successful. What if you could look at your business right now, and perhaps keep it from completely falling apart? Sometimes just a few adjustments to a business can get it back on track, and bring it into alignment with a viable, successful business model.

                                                “Sometimes, when a business model doesn't work, it doesn't mean that your idea wasn't great, but it still depends on whether the market out there is ready. Are people looking for that solution? Are they willing to pay for that solution?”

                                                The main components to evaluate when trying to determine whether or not a business model is viable are the profitability and sustainability of that business. Both components are necessary to have a successful, long-lasting business. It is also crucial to recognize that a business that is viable now, is not guaranteed viability in the future. As solo entrepreneurs, we have to be willing to pivot and evolve with the market. Just because your business model is viable now, doesn’t mean that it will remain viable as the psychology of the masses shifts. This is one of the reasons that basic business skills are so important.

                                                “Part of viability is sustainability. You might have an amazing, profitable business model but if it's not sustainable, it’s not viable. It needs to be able to hold your attention and interest and passion for a long time. So, if you can't see yourself doing what you're doing in 10 years, then it's probably not viable.”

                                                Sometimes a business just isn’t viable. There are times when all of the adjustments won’t turn your business idea into one that will be sustainable and profitable. Even the most brilliant people have ideas that won’t work. What perpetuates their success is their ability to let go of the ideas that won’t work, and move onto the next idea. Letting go of the non-viable idea will give the space and open the door to the next amazing idea.

                                                If you have a feeling at all that your business might not be viable, or you haven’t taken the time to look at your numbers to determine the profitability and sustainability, take the time, and find someone to support you in this process. Don’t wait until you are exhausted and feel that your business is falling apart.

                                                “As a solopreneur, our well-being is the well-being of the business.”

                                                Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, “It's so much better to fail fast than it is to perpetuate a bad business model for years and years. If you fail fast, then you can move on. You can try the next thing, you can try the next business and then you can get profitable more quickly.”

                                                  This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast we are discussing the viability of a business. Is your business viable? This may be a question that has been a persistent nagging feeling in the back of your mind for a while. So often we realise too late that our business model was never viable or if we had just made a few tweaks, we could have been successful. What if you could look at your business right now, and perhaps keep it from completely falling apart? Sometimes just a few adjustments to a business can get it back on track, and bring it into alignment with a viable, successful business model.

                                                  “Sometimes, when a business model doesn't work, it doesn't mean that your idea wasn't great, but it still depends on whether the market out there is ready. Are people looking for that solution? Are they willing to pay for that solution?”

                                                  The main components to evaluate when trying to determine whether or not a business model is viable are the profitability and sustainability of that business. Both components are necessary to have a successful, long-lasting business. It is also crucial to recognize that a business that is viable now, is not guaranteed viability in the future. As solo entrepreneurs, we have to be willing to pivot and evolve with the market. Just because your business model is viable now, doesn’t mean that it will remain viable as the psychology of the masses shifts. This is one of the reasons that basic business skills are so important.

                                                  “Part of viability is sustainability. You might have an amazing, profitable business model but if it's not sustainable, it’s not viable. It needs to be able to hold your attention and interest and passion for a long time. So, if you can't see yourself doing what you're doing in 10 years, then it's probably not viable.”

                                                  Sometimes a business just isn’t viable. There are times when all of the adjustments won’t turn your business idea into one that will be sustainable and profitable. Even the most brilliant people have ideas that won’t work. What perpetuates their success is their ability to let go of the ideas that won’t work, and move onto the next idea. Letting go of the non-viable idea will give the space and open the door to the next amazing idea.

                                                  If you have a feeling at all that your business might not be viable, or you haven’t taken the time to look at your numbers to determine the profitability and sustainability, take the time, and find someone to support you in this process. Don’t wait until you are exhausted and feel that your business is falling apart.

                                                  “As a solopreneur, our well-being is the well-being of the business.”

                                                  Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                  2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                  3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                  Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                  ]]>                                                  f5a9d47c66ca4032bf15a115574b0633Mon, 05 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -040040:26falsefull8181Marketing Ethics and Conscious ConsumerismMarketing Ethics and Conscious Consumerism“I think there is conscious consumerism. I think that you, as an individual, can be more aware of what your choices are. As business owners, I think what we also have to look at how we contribute to conscious consumerism?”

                                                  This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we tackle a controversial topic. Our discussion is centred around the quote “Consumerism depends on your unhappiness. If you were happy with all you had, why would you want more? Your self-worth is dangerous.” Is your self-work dangerous? Is consumerism dangerous? Or is it the marketing? We dive into all sides of this topic. We discuss how there are components of this quote that ring true, and others that may promote an unhealthy perspective. We live in a society that is constantly pushing for more, often encouraging consumers to overindulge, and utilizing scarcity tactics to push people into unnecessary services.

                                                  As business owners and consumers we need to know where we stand on this topic. Sometimes the effects of consumerism and marketing can sabotage our mission to empower others. However, eliminating consumerism and capitalism would also eliminate our business. How do we operate more authentically and successfully in this atmosphere? How do we confidently offer our product or service without crossing the line and perpetuating the negative effects of consumerism?

                                                  “...from a business owner perspective, we need to be sure that we are doing our best ethically and authentically to actually communicate our value and to help people make a right decision without going over that line of manipulation and fear, and adding to negative effects of consumerism”

                                                  We are business owners, but we are also consumers. While we focus on selling our product or service responsibly, it is also important to be aware of our level of self-worth, and how it influences our personal and business purchases. How many of us have been manipulated into buying a program or business service we didn’t need? Marketing can be very manipulative. Good marketing stimulates emotions and there is nothing wrong with that as long as the business is being responsible, transparent and real. Learning to have more discernment in our own lives helps us be more responsible in purchases products and services more consciously. We have to do our due diligence and be aware of our motivations, fears and desires. Discernment is also important as a business owner for determining whether we are a good fit for a potential client. I teach my clients that they NEVER offer their services to clients who aren’t a good fit.

                                                  “If there's a person who needs exactly that knowledge, that service, that gift (that you offer)- then it's a great match, and there's nothing to manipulate. It's just about being authentic.”

                                                  Although the balance of responsible marketing can be challenging, we CAN empower our consumers to make conscious choices. To do this effectively, it is important to have a solid business foundation. When we are clear on the value that we offer to others, and validate the need for our product or service, we will have the footing to offer this to our clients clearly and authentically. This is one reason authentic sales skills are so important. When we recognize the value of what we have to offer, there is no need to manipulate or push our services.

                                                  As entrepreneurs, we have an enormous amount of responsibility to carry, but we also have an incredible opportunity. We offer valuable solutions to the problems facing our clients. When we navigate this responsibly we can empower our clients and impact our culture in a dynamic way. The world needs what you’re offering! 

                                                   

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                                                  1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit “I think there is conscious consumerism. I think that you, as an individual, can be more aware of what your choices are. As business owners, I think what we also have to look at how we contribute to conscious consumerism?”

                                                    This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we tackle a controversial topic. Our discussion is centred around the quote “Consumerism depends on your unhappiness. If you were happy with all you had, why would you want more? Your self-worth is dangerous.” Is your self-work dangerous? Is consumerism dangerous? Or is it the marketing? We dive into all sides of this topic. We discuss how there are components of this quote that ring true, and others that may promote an unhealthy perspective. We live in a society that is constantly pushing for more, often encouraging consumers to overindulge, and utilizing scarcity tactics to push people into unnecessary services.

                                                    As business owners and consumers we need to know where we stand on this topic. Sometimes the effects of consumerism and marketing can sabotage our mission to empower others. However, eliminating consumerism and capitalism would also eliminate our business. How do we operate more authentically and successfully in this atmosphere? How do we confidently offer our product or service without crossing the line and perpetuating the negative effects of consumerism?

                                                    “...from a business owner perspective, we need to be sure that we are doing our best ethically and authentically to actually communicate our value and to help people make a right decision without going over that line of manipulation and fear, and adding to negative effects of consumerism”

                                                    We are business owners, but we are also consumers. While we focus on selling our product or service responsibly, it is also important to be aware of our level of self-worth, and how it influences our personal and business purchases. How many of us have been manipulated into buying a program or business service we didn’t need? Marketing can be very manipulative. Good marketing stimulates emotions and there is nothing wrong with that as long as the business is being responsible, transparent and real. Learning to have more discernment in our own lives helps us be more responsible in purchases products and services more consciously. We have to do our due diligence and be aware of our motivations, fears and desires. Discernment is also important as a business owner for determining whether we are a good fit for a potential client. I teach my clients that they NEVER offer their services to clients who aren’t a good fit.

                                                    “If there's a person who needs exactly that knowledge, that service, that gift (that you offer)- then it's a great match, and there's nothing to manipulate. It's just about being authentic.”

                                                    Although the balance of responsible marketing can be challenging, we CAN empower our consumers to make conscious choices. To do this effectively, it is important to have a solid business foundation. When we are clear on the value that we offer to others, and validate the need for our product or service, we will have the footing to offer this to our clients clearly and authentically. This is one reason authentic sales skills are so important. When we recognize the value of what we have to offer, there is no need to manipulate or push our services.

                                                    As entrepreneurs, we have an enormous amount of responsibility to carry, but we also have an incredible opportunity. We offer valuable solutions to the problems facing our clients. When we navigate this responsibly we can empower our clients and impact our culture in a dynamic way. The world needs what you’re offering! 

                                                     

                                                    Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                    Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                    ]]>679c863cacb0499e8af8f3df26998190Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -040038:36falsefull8080The Right Way to Grow Your BusinessThe Right Way to Grow Your Business“One of the first stages in growth is to have a really stable business foundation… When we have a really rocky foundation, we’re not able to grow effectively and eventually, we’re going to get exhausted and fail because we have exerted all of our money and effort.”

                                                    This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast we discuss creating sustainable long-term growth in our businesses. There is a right way to grow your business and a wrong way. So often, women can get distracted by the ways others are growing or scaling their businesses. When you try to mimic the next steps of others, rather than following the right path for you, you can topple your business over like a house of cards. When you get out of sequence, it leads to overwhelm and exhaustion. In order to create sustainable growth, we have to follow the proper order, beginning first with a solid foundation.

                                                    “So many people are doing what I call' hope marketing' or they're out there in the world throwing seeds out, hoping that some of those seeds might hit fertile ground and they're wasting so much energy and effort when really it's about looking for where the fertile ground is, where your ideal target market is, and just doing little things to be able to plant the right seeds.”

                                                    Sustainable growth looks more like a stair step than a curved upward line. We have to integrate new growth until it’s habitual, then we can begin incorporating and implementing new tools. Stabilizing after each new level helps to further solidify the foundation for long-term sustainability, instead of being in danger of toppling our business.

                                                    Part of creating sustainable growth, means looking at our current business model. Streamlining and simplifying is one of greatest pieces of advice for those looking to grow and scale their business. Often what is getting in the way of growth is the business model you are currently using. Many business owners have too broad a market, too many services and too much going on. It means their attention is divided between a million different avenues. Narrowing your focus can create the momentum you need to achieve real growth.

                                                    “Growth is done from a stable position. If where you are right now is not stabilized, you're probably not ready for growth, because if you're growing off of an unstabilized foundation or an unstabilized place, you're just going to create more instability.”

                                                    Each business is unique. Growth will look different, and mean something different for each individual. Before pursuing growth, it is vital to look at your motivations. What do you hope to attain in the growth of your business? Are these ideals realistic? Or are you attempting to create more space and freedom in the pursuit of growth and scaling that will actually be more demanding of your time and profit margins? 

                                                    “The more slow and deliberate you take the process of building your business, the more sustainable it is long term” 

                                                    Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                    1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                    2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                    3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses,...]]>“One of the first stages in growth is to have a really stable business foundation… When we have a really rocky foundation, we’re not able to grow effectively and eventually, we’re going to get exhausted and fail because we have exerted all of our money and effort.”

                                                      This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast we discuss creating sustainable long-term growth in our businesses. There is a right way to grow your business and a wrong way. So often, women can get distracted by the ways others are growing or scaling their businesses. When you try to mimic the next steps of others, rather than following the right path for you, you can topple your business over like a house of cards. When you get out of sequence, it leads to overwhelm and exhaustion. In order to create sustainable growth, we have to follow the proper order, beginning first with a solid foundation.

                                                      “So many people are doing what I call' hope marketing' or they're out there in the world throwing seeds out, hoping that some of those seeds might hit fertile ground and they're wasting so much energy and effort when really it's about looking for where the fertile ground is, where your ideal target market is, and just doing little things to be able to plant the right seeds.”

                                                      Sustainable growth looks more like a stair step than a curved upward line. We have to integrate new growth until it’s habitual, then we can begin incorporating and implementing new tools. Stabilizing after each new level helps to further solidify the foundation for long-term sustainability, instead of being in danger of toppling our business.

                                                      Part of creating sustainable growth, means looking at our current business model. Streamlining and simplifying is one of greatest pieces of advice for those looking to grow and scale their business. Often what is getting in the way of growth is the business model you are currently using. Many business owners have too broad a market, too many services and too much going on. It means their attention is divided between a million different avenues. Narrowing your focus can create the momentum you need to achieve real growth.

                                                      “Growth is done from a stable position. If where you are right now is not stabilized, you're probably not ready for growth, because if you're growing off of an unstabilized foundation or an unstabilized place, you're just going to create more instability.”

                                                      Each business is unique. Growth will look different, and mean something different for each individual. Before pursuing growth, it is vital to look at your motivations. What do you hope to attain in the growth of your business? Are these ideals realistic? Or are you attempting to create more space and freedom in the pursuit of growth and scaling that will actually be more demanding of your time and profit margins? 

                                                      “The more slow and deliberate you take the process of building your business, the more sustainable it is long term” 

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                      ]]>                                                      91d089b473ec4d4c9644384e08deba63Mon, 22 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -040046:41falsefull7979The Ebb and Flow of Productivity in Our Business & How to Roll With itThe Ebb and Flow of Productivity in Our Business & How to Roll With it“It's not a matter of trying to get it all done. It's actually a matter of streamlining and looking at the most important things to get done, and then being willing to let everything else go.”

                                                      This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, Sonya and Laura discuss the topic of navigating the ebb and flow of productivity in our business and the best way to roll with it. Energy and productivity tend to follow a natural up and down pattern. However, there are things that affect our ability to sustain our energy and productivity and things that make the ebb and flow more intense or unmanageable.

                                                      One of the things that makes this ebb and flow more extreme than it has to be, is the discouragement, disappointment, and negative self-talk that happens when we hit a natural ebb in our business. When we beat ourselves up for being less productive, it makes it even harder to become productive again. These feelings carry over in the following weeks, and become self-sabotaging. Finding success in the ebb and flow is not about finding a way to stop it, but rather, finding a way to navigate it successfully, and finding a healthy work rhythm that works for you and your business.

                                                      “We're going to have an ebb and a flow. There's not going to be consistent productivity, or the highest effectiveness in every moment of our business life. If we can accept that, and we can honor that, it makes the journey much easier. ”

                                                      While the ebb and flow is a natural part of business and life, there are strategies we can employ to minimize the intensity of those ebbs and flows. Perhaps the most important strategy is to maintain simplicity in your business model. Simplifying gives you the freedom to fully focus on your business. When there is less of a juggle, there is less opportunity for overwhelm, and more clarity to successfully prioritize the necessary tasks for business and personal life.

                                                      “We're only as successful as we are healthy.”

                                                      Even when you have been using preventative measures to help prevent the crash of an ebb, children get sick, or you get sick. There are uncontrollable variables that inevitably surface in life as a woman entrepreneur. How we handle this season of ebb will determine our success, and our ability to move back into flow. So much of the ebb happens when we are sick or we have low energy. Perhaps one of the most important things we can to do combat this is to accept self-care as part of our business strategy. As an entrepreneur, so much of business relies on our ability to show up and get the work done. To do this well, we need to take the time to recharge. As we gain energy, we will have more available to give.

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                      Thank you for being you. We...]]>“It's not a matter of trying to get it all done. It's actually a matter of streamlining and looking at the most important things to get done, and then being willing to let everything else go.”

                                                      This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, Sonya and Laura discuss the topic of navigating the ebb and flow of productivity in our business and the best way to roll with it. Energy and productivity tend to follow a natural up and down pattern. However, there are things that affect our ability to sustain our energy and productivity and things that make the ebb and flow more intense or unmanageable.

                                                      One of the things that makes this ebb and flow more extreme than it has to be, is the discouragement, disappointment, and negative self-talk that happens when we hit a natural ebb in our business. When we beat ourselves up for being less productive, it makes it even harder to become productive again. These feelings carry over in the following weeks, and become self-sabotaging. Finding success in the ebb and flow is not about finding a way to stop it, but rather, finding a way to navigate it successfully, and finding a healthy work rhythm that works for you and your business.

                                                      “We're going to have an ebb and a flow. There's not going to be consistent productivity, or the highest effectiveness in every moment of our business life. If we can accept that, and we can honor that, it makes the journey much easier. ”

                                                      While the ebb and flow is a natural part of business and life, there are strategies we can employ to minimize the intensity of those ebbs and flows. Perhaps the most important strategy is to maintain simplicity in your business model. Simplifying gives you the freedom to fully focus on your business. When there is less of a juggle, there is less opportunity for overwhelm, and more clarity to successfully prioritize the necessary tasks for business and personal life.

                                                      “We're only as successful as we are healthy.”

                                                      Even when you have been using preventative measures to help prevent the crash of an ebb, children get sick, or you get sick. There are uncontrollable variables that inevitably surface in life as a woman entrepreneur. How we handle this season of ebb will determine our success, and our ability to move back into flow. So much of the ebb happens when we are sick or we have low energy. Perhaps one of the most important things we can to do combat this is to accept self-care as part of our business strategy. As an entrepreneur, so much of business relies on our ability to show up and get the work done. To do this well, we need to take the time to recharge. As we gain energy, we will have more available to give.

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                      2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                      ]]>be3e324481924e96bfa8a36235f0a971Mon, 15 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -040046:49falsefull7878                                                      How to Handle Money Objections: Continuing the Money ConversationHow to Handle Money Objections: Continuing the Money Conversation“I think money objections, probably 80% of the time, are really about not recognizing the value of what you're offering. You haven't tied your offer into what they want or need.”

                                                      This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we continue our conversation around money. When navigating the sales of our service or product, it is inevitable that we will come up against money objections. There are times when individuals genuinely can’t afford our services, and they aren’t a good fit. However, if we are seeking out the ideal client, money probably isn’t the real issue. Money objections are the easiest objection, because we, as the individual offering the service or product, are so quick to legitimize it. We quickly accept this “no,” instead of asking more questions to determine if money is the real issue.

                                                      “As a consumer, when I feel that someone is really confident in what they're doing, I don't mind when they press a little bit past that money objection. Because it doesn't feel salesy, it feels passionate - that they really just want to make sure that I understand what is being offered before I walk away from that opportunity. ”

                                                      We continue the discussion about our internal beliefs around money, because it is absolutely crucial, and directly affects every aspect of our business. The more we grow in our confidence surrounding money, the more we will be able to communicate that to potential clients, and see it positively affect revenue, fulfillment, and even satisfaction with our business. We have to be neutral with conflict and money before navigating money objections. Our issues with money will play out in our relationships and our responses in conversation with clients and potential clients.

                                                      “We've got to stop being afraid that we're going to provoke some kind of conflict because sometimes that's exactly what needs to happen for the most growth and transformation. ”

                                                      There are many ways to effectively prepare for and navigate money objections. When we take the time to recognize the value of our product or service, determine our ideal client, and to make sure the individual we are speaking to fits into that framework, we are set up well to handle money objections that may arise. Giving space for individuals to get to the root of the issue, their hesitancy to become a client, can create an opportunity to develop a relationship, provide clarification, and even potentially make the sale.

                                                      “We need to reframe money, money objections, and sales so that we recognize that we can't serve people if we're not charging what we're worth, if we're not getting a sale, and if we're not actually going in to help people when they need it.”

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                      Thank you...]]>“I think money objections, probably 80% of the time, are really about not recognizing the value of what you're offering. You haven't tied your offer into what they want or need.”

                                                      This week on the Women in the Business Arena Podcast, we continue our conversation around money. When navigating the sales of our service or product, it is inevitable that we will come up against money objections. There are times when individuals genuinely can’t afford our services, and they aren’t a good fit. However, if we are seeking out the ideal client, money probably isn’t the real issue. Money objections are the easiest objection, because we, as the individual offering the service or product, are so quick to legitimize it. We quickly accept this “no,” instead of asking more questions to determine if money is the real issue.

                                                      “As a consumer, when I feel that someone is really confident in what they're doing, I don't mind when they press a little bit past that money objection. Because it doesn't feel salesy, it feels passionate - that they really just want to make sure that I understand what is being offered before I walk away from that opportunity. ”

                                                      We continue the discussion about our internal beliefs around money, because it is absolutely crucial, and directly affects every aspect of our business. The more we grow in our confidence surrounding money, the more we will be able to communicate that to potential clients, and see it positively affect revenue, fulfillment, and even satisfaction with our business. We have to be neutral with conflict and money before navigating money objections. Our issues with money will play out in our relationships and our responses in conversation with clients and potential clients.

                                                      “We've got to stop being afraid that we're going to provoke some kind of conflict because sometimes that's exactly what needs to happen for the most growth and transformation. ”

                                                      There are many ways to effectively prepare for and navigate money objections. When we take the time to recognize the value of our product or service, determine our ideal client, and to make sure the individual we are speaking to fits into that framework, we are set up well to handle money objections that may arise. Giving space for individuals to get to the root of the issue, their hesitancy to become a client, can create an opportunity to develop a relationship, provide clarification, and even potentially make the sale.

                                                      “We need to reframe money, money objections, and sales so that we recognize that we can't serve people if we're not charging what we're worth, if we're not getting a sale, and if we're not actually going in to help people when they need it.”

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                      ]]>9bf05c5cc10642788161a3111ece0be1Mon, 08 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -040047:40falsefull7777                                                      The Juggle is Real – Navigating Business, Work, and Family as an EntrepreneurThe Juggle is Real - Navigating Business, Work, and Family as an Entrepreneur“There's this illusion or this idea that one day we won’t be juggling anymore, and I think that actually can self-sabotage us because we doubt where we are. We beat ourselves up for where we are, when really it is about learning to navigate the juggle more effectively, not to eliminate the juggle.”

                                                      This week on the Women in the Business Arena podcast, Sonya and Laura discuss staying sane, amidst the constant juggle of business, family, and life. If you’ve ever entertained the thought that someday, things will get “easier” and there will be less to juggle, you are not alone. The truth is, life will always be full of different components to balance. However, we can juggle them effectively, stay sane, and even find success in the midst of the juggle.

                                                      “Everything is really an ebb and a flow. So there are going to be times when we're navigating the juggle really well and there are going to be times where we have a lot more to juggle and it becomes the acceptance of where things are and some ability to step back for a second and look at what is actually a priority”

                                                      Many times the draw of owning our own business is having control of our schedule. However, when you’re running your own business there tends to be less separation between work life and personal life. With added flexibility comes added responsibility. Naturally, in some ways, business life blends with family life.

                                                      Juggling successfully begins with practising self-compassion. Managing all of the tasks day-to-day can be overwhelming for even the most successful business owner. Doing this effectively also means recognizing the things you’d like to keep in your life, and then recognizing when there are things that you need to let go. At times this means making a list of all of our tasks and cutting them in half. Other times, we have to accept the season of busyness, allow ourselves to juggle, and accept that there may be balls that are dropped. 

                                                      “What we have to understand is that we are each individually unique. So what our needs are, what our capacity is, what we're capable of is going to be a hundred percent different from every single other person on the planet… that's why you have to stop comparing yourself.”

                                                      As a woman entrepreneur, you are not alone in the juggle! Find a mentor, join a women’s group, or find other individuals who can give you a fresh set of eyes in prioritizing. Being transparent in our struggle is the best way to join together and navigate the neverending to-do list. The goal isn’t to complete all of our tasks, but to find balance and fulfilment in our lives as entrepreneurs!

                                                      “it's not about checking off a to-do list. It's not about getting everything done. It's about navigating sustainably….we're looking to have a sustainable business.”

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click hereFor more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                      ]]>3b0cb32c52d5484faf70df2bd38790b4Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 -040041:09falsefull7676                                                      Money, Women and Business (Part 2)Money, Women and Business (Part 2)“If you are uncomfortable with money, this relationship with money is going to affect your business.”

                                                      This week in Part Two of Money, Women, and Business, Sonya and Laura discuss some more practical aspects on the topic of money and business. Many women shy away from the numbers and metrics in their business. However, success in our business is dependent on our ability to see and understand our numbers as a roadmap. We can use money and numbers to give us a picture of where we are, our potential and the capacity we have to create impact and freedom. A lot of women don’t like to have much attention on money because of negative associations with greed. They are in business to help others, not “make money”, but this attitude hurts their business. What we put attention on matters in our business.

                                                      “When I have no attention on my metrics and numbers my business slumps. When I place attention on my metrics and numbers my business grows. Our attention sustains reality.”

                                                      An important aspect of money in business is assessing our personal goals and values around money. Many times, our goals around money aren’t sustainable and actually aren’t tied to reality or our personal values. It is possible for women to create a successful business without sacrificing personal alignment and balance. Your goals and values will be unique to your particular set of circumstances. It is important to find success in your business while staying aligned with those values.

                                                      “Most women I know aren’t motivated by money… What I’m motivated by is my impact. We have to tie our impact into our money goal.”

                                                      As we develop a more neutral mindset around money, we can look realistically at some of the metrics and numbers in our business. It is important to find safe environments to discuss money and individuals who won’t respond with their own triggers. Whether it is a coach, a therapist, a women’s group, or even the Women in the Business Arena Facebook group, aligning yourself with other women who are becoming more comfortable speaking about money will help you develop a healthier mindset, and achieve your goals.  

                                                      “We have given money so much power over our sense of worth. We have to change that.” 

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                      ]]>                                                      “If you are uncomfortable with money, this relationship with money is going to affect your business.”

                                                      This week in Part Two of Money, Women, and Business, Sonya and Laura discuss some more practical aspects on the topic of money and business. Many women shy away from the numbers and metrics in their business. However, success in our business is dependent on our ability to see and understand our numbers as a roadmap. We can use money and numbers to give us a picture of where we are, our potential and the capacity we have to create impact and freedom. A lot of women don’t like to have much attention on money because of negative associations with greed. They are in business to help others, not “make money”, but this attitude hurts their business. What we put attention on matters in our business.

                                                      “When I have no attention on my metrics and numbers my business slumps. When I place attention on my metrics and numbers my business grows. Our attention sustains reality.”

                                                      An important aspect of money in business is assessing our personal goals and values around money. Many times, our goals around money aren’t sustainable and actually aren’t tied to reality or our personal values. It is possible for women to create a successful business without sacrificing personal alignment and balance. Your goals and values will be unique to your particular set of circumstances. It is important to find success in your business while staying aligned with those values.

                                                      “Most women I know aren’t motivated by money… What I’m motivated by is my impact. We have to tie our impact into our money goal.”

                                                      As we develop a more neutral mindset around money, we can look realistically at some of the metrics and numbers in our business. It is important to find safe environments to discuss money and individuals who won’t respond with their own triggers. Whether it is a coach, a therapist, a women’s group, or even the Women in the Business Arena Facebook group, aligning yourself with other women who are becoming more comfortable speaking about money will help you develop a healthier mindset, and achieve your goals.  

                                                      “We have given money so much power over our sense of worth. We have to change that.” 

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                                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                      Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                      ]]>                                                      0ca594174fbe40c9a102adb38fc4d794Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:00:00 -040000:07falsefull7575                                                      Money, Women and Business (Part 1)Money, Women and Business (Part 1)“Money is neutral, but how we view it determines its power.”

                                                      This week on Women in the Business Arena, Sonya and Laura discuss the topic of money, women and business. They had so much to talk about, this is part one of a two-part series. As women, we often struggle to talk about money. Too many women avoid looking at, working with it and getting intimate with their money matters. This really affects our ability to have a thriving business. Too many times, money holds an inordinate amount of power over us. This is because of how we view it. When we look at money neutrally, as a source of energy and a means of exchange, we can begin to relate to it in a more empowered manner.

                                                      “As women, we have been conditioned to provide so much free labor, both emotionally and physically. We have been conditioned to give it with no expectation to receive it equally or even more abundantly.”

                                                      Our perception of money often begins at a very young age. We model the money mindsets of parents and other influential individuals from our childhood. This can give confidence to attain wealth easily, or instill fear that drives a scarcity mentality. This mindset pattern is typically deeply ingrained, and can be difficult to shift. Without addressing those patterns directly, we will continue to be affected by them throughout our lives, even if it is at a subconscious level.

                                                      As women, we are typically accustomed to giving, without monetary gain. We give because we are “good moms” or “good friends” and see it as our role in our family or community. As we work to grow our businesses, we can end up sabotaging ourselves because of our mindset around money. The solution to this challenge is to reconcile our way of “being” with money.

                                                      “When we can feel money, when we can understand it, when we have a good relationship with it, then we can have good money goals and a realistic connection to what we can create.”

                                                      Too much of our aversion to money comes from comparing our own business to others’. The truth is, we rarely have the full context to measure the success of someone else’s business. A million dollar business could be paying out nearly all they are bringing in. As we redirect our focus, and reform our relationship with money, we can find healthy connection, and a new standard of measuring success.

                                                      If we can learn to see money as an energy source, and be connected to it in a healthy way, we will become more realistic in our goals, and carry authority. It’s time to shake off others’ definitions of money and success, and discover your own. The metrics of our business carry value. They offer us a roadmap to guide us in making good decisions for our business.

                                                      “Every single person has a different set of circumstances… Every time we try to chase after someone else’s goals we’re letting ourselves down.”

                                                      Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                      1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                      3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, “Money is neutral, but how we view it determines its power.”

                                                        This week on Women in the Business Arena, Sonya and Laura discuss the topic of money, women and business. They had so much to talk about, this is part one of a two-part series. As women, we often struggle to talk about money. Too many women avoid looking at, working with it and getting intimate with their money matters. This really affects our ability to have a thriving business. Too many times, money holds an inordinate amount of power over us. This is because of how we view it. When we look at money neutrally, as a source of energy and a means of exchange, we can begin to relate to it in a more empowered manner.

                                                        “As women, we have been conditioned to provide so much free labor, both emotionally and physically. We have been conditioned to give it with no expectation to receive it equally or even more abundantly.”

                                                        Our perception of money often begins at a very young age. We model the money mindsets of parents and other influential individuals from our childhood. This can give confidence to attain wealth easily, or instill fear that drives a scarcity mentality. This mindset pattern is typically deeply ingrained, and can be difficult to shift. Without addressing those patterns directly, we will continue to be affected by them throughout our lives, even if it is at a subconscious level.

                                                        As women, we are typically accustomed to giving, without monetary gain. We give because we are “good moms” or “good friends” and see it as our role in our family or community. As we work to grow our businesses, we can end up sabotaging ourselves because of our mindset around money. The solution to this challenge is to reconcile our way of “being” with money.

                                                        “When we can feel money, when we can understand it, when we have a good relationship with it, then we can have good money goals and a realistic connection to what we can create.”

                                                        Too much of our aversion to money comes from comparing our own business to others’. The truth is, we rarely have the full context to measure the success of someone else’s business. A million dollar business could be paying out nearly all they are bringing in. As we redirect our focus, and reform our relationship with money, we can find healthy connection, and a new standard of measuring success.

                                                        If we can learn to see money as an energy source, and be connected to it in a healthy way, we will become more realistic in our goals, and carry authority. It’s time to shake off others’ definitions of money and success, and discover your own. The metrics of our business carry value. They offer us a roadmap to guide us in making good decisions for our business.

                                                        “Every single person has a different set of circumstances… Every time we try to chase after someone else’s goals we’re letting ourselves down.”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>7bc63e8f7ca94895ba969d9b47fb9a2fMon, 17 Sep 2018 04:00:00 -040046:17falsefull7474The Zen Guide to Operating your BusinessThe Zen Guide to Operating your Business“Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.”

                                                        In this episode of Women in the Business Arena, Sonya and Laura discuss some strategies and perspectives on how to operate your business day-to-day. Many people see running a business as a “sexy” alternative to working in a 9 to 5. There is excitement about the freedom and a focus on the more glamorous side of running a business, but they fail to realise the reality around running a business.

                                                        The operational side of running your business is the most important part. Many business owners have an illusion that one day they can make passive income or delegate the operations of their business to someone else, but this rarely happens. Operations is a part of your life as an entrepreneur, and instead of trying to pass it off, Sonya explains why it is important to learn to love it. She uses the Zen metaphor of “chopping wood and carrying water” to illustrate a more effective way to operate your business. Whether you are at the beginning stages of entrepreneurship or have a thriving and mature business, there will always be some aspect of operations.

                                                        Women often have a perception that they are not “successful” because they are working hard. It is based on the belief that when you get to a high level of success, business becomes easy. Sonya is an advocate for a simplified and streamlined business, but there will always be some hard work involved in getting to success.

                                                        “Until you’re really stabilized in your business… you shouldn’t be delegating to anyone. You should be working to master the basics.”

                                                        Wherever we are in our journey, it is crucial to master the basic skills of operating a business. Before delegating less desirable tasks to a team of employees, you have to first own the skills that you will teach them. Building a team, before first mastering the basic skills, will not foster a sustainable business model. While Sonya is a proponent of playing to your strengths, basic business skills transcend the need to, “own your genius.” These include connecting with your target market, developing services and skills that are really needed, and becoming more efficient and confident at sales. Even if you don’t consider yourself a salesperson, it is crucial to recognize the pain point in your target market, and develop an attractive way to present your unique solution.

                                                        “Business owners who are successful know and sell their services better than anyone, because they know the value and believe in their product or service.”

                                                        Our perception of success gets skewed when we wait for the “sexiness” of our business to present itself. Sometimes we can become stuck on this idea of getting past the operations phase and into the easy phase. This mindset can lead to burnout. As we continue to move our business forward, it is important to recognize the achievements of the present, and celebrate how far we have already come.

                                                        As we stay in the present, it is important to have a realistic view of our business. Many times we compare our business to the status of other businesses that are several steps ahead of our own. We have to stay “in sequence,” moving forward at a sustainable pace to create a foundation for lasting growth and success.

                                                        “You absolutely get more choice. That’s the freedom and flexibility you have when running your business… But it’s still work… and that doesn’t end. It’s important to become aware of that so we stop sabotaging ourselves and going after something unrealistic, and enjoy the process of running our business.”

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                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>e39487a3c80a4b2f85339f8490b98626Mon, 10 Sep 2018 04:00:00 -040031:42falsefull7373                                                        How to Have a More Wholistic Mindset in BusinessHow to Have a More Wholistic Mindset in Business“We can’t dissect our home life from our work life. They need to flow together. We need to look at the whole framework of our lives before we design our goals.”

                                                        In this episode of Women in the Business Arena, Sonya and Laura discuss how to have a more wholistic mindset in business. So often, we place an expectation on ourselves to compartmentalize our work life from our home life. Then, we become frustrated when our obligations overlap, and we feel we fall short of business goals. The truth is, that it is not sustainable to streamline one aspect of our lives, at the cost of all others. This frame of mind will eventually lead to exhaustion, burnout, and all areas of our lives will be affected.

                                                        “Sometimes putting family first IS the next step to your business goal… By taking care of what you need to take care of in self or family...you’re going to have so much more free attention, effort and impact in creating your business goals.”

                                                        The truth is, shifting into a more wholistic way of thinking about business and personal life will actually lead to more fulfillment of goals in all areas. At times, it is necessary to redefine what our goals are, as we integrate personal and work life. We possess a finite amount of attention in each day. Allowing ourselves permission to give our full attention to what is in front of us is less exhausting than being riddled with guilt about all of the things we “should” be doing to move our business forward. Focusing on the things that really matter to you will always become a stepping stone towards furthering your business goals.

                                                        “There is no one ‘right’ business model. It’s about simplifying. Women are spending too much time on things that don’t provide any impact for their business.”

                                                        Creating a more wholistic mindset in the business arena starts with shifting our own mindsets. The greatest distraction to the achievement of our goals comes when we compare our lives with those around us. Comparison will halt personal success. The pressure we place on ourselves to accomplish work goals will invade all areas of our life. It is our responsibility to alleviate that pressure, so we can be focused on the present moment, instead of stretched so thin that no area of our lives receives the benefit.

                                                        As you work to see your life in a more wholistic way, come up with a few “main things” that can become your focus and purpose for the week. Allow yourself to give your full attention to those main things. You may find that you are able to accomplish even more than you could have expected when you silence your inner critic, extend grace, and allow all parts of your life to integrate.

                                                         Find More Support for Women in Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored...]]>“We can’t dissect our home life from our work life. They need to flow together. We need to look at the whole framework of our lives before we design our goals.”

                                                        In this episode of Women in the Business Arena, Sonya and Laura discuss how to have a more wholistic mindset in business. So often, we place an expectation on ourselves to compartmentalize our work life from our home life. Then, we become frustrated when our obligations overlap, and we feel we fall short of business goals. The truth is, that it is not sustainable to streamline one aspect of our lives, at the cost of all others. This frame of mind will eventually lead to exhaustion, burnout, and all areas of our lives will be affected.

                                                        “Sometimes putting family first IS the next step to your business goal… By taking care of what you need to take care of in self or family...you’re going to have so much more free attention, effort and impact in creating your business goals.”

                                                        The truth is, shifting into a more wholistic way of thinking about business and personal life will actually lead to more fulfillment of goals in all areas. At times, it is necessary to redefine what our goals are, as we integrate personal and work life. We possess a finite amount of attention in each day. Allowing ourselves permission to give our full attention to what is in front of us is less exhausting than being riddled with guilt about all of the things we “should” be doing to move our business forward. Focusing on the things that really matter to you will always become a stepping stone towards furthering your business goals.

                                                        “There is no one ‘right’ business model. It’s about simplifying. Women are spending too much time on things that don’t provide any impact for their business.”

                                                        Creating a more wholistic mindset in the business arena starts with shifting our own mindsets. The greatest distraction to the achievement of our goals comes when we compare our lives with those around us. Comparison will halt personal success. The pressure we place on ourselves to accomplish work goals will invade all areas of our life. It is our responsibility to alleviate that pressure, so we can be focused on the present moment, instead of stretched so thin that no area of our lives receives the benefit.

                                                        As you work to see your life in a more wholistic way, come up with a few “main things” that can become your focus and purpose for the week. Allow yourself to give your full attention to those main things. You may find that you are able to accomplish even more than you could have expected when you silence your inner critic, extend grace, and allow all parts of your life to integrate.

                                                         Find More Support for Women in Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>81d68e117da5435bbe8b422b94ebb8ccMon, 03 Sep 2018 04:00:00 -040048:13falsefull7272                                                        What Does It Mean to Be “Professional,” and How Does it Relate to Being Authentic?What Does It Mean to Be “Professional,” and How Does it Relate to Being Authentic?“Sometimes we take the professional label and try to be perfect. We try to hide our emotions, feelings, imperfections… where we’re struggling… This is a misunderstanding of what professionalism is.”

                                                        In this episode of Women in the Business Arena, Sonya and Laura explore the balance of professionalism and authenticity. So often, we let fear of losing credibility, oversharing, or the pressure of perfectionism determine how authentic we are with clients and coworkers. This is one side of the coin.

                                                        On the other, while it is valuable to be authentic with who we are regardless of the situation, it is still crucial to recognize the responsibility we have to discern how much is appropriate to share in each context. We can be authentic, without burdening those around us. 

                                                        “If you have a ‘good fit’ target market, they’re going to resonate with who you are. As long as you are responsible with yourself, being transparent about your lifestyle and your balance will resonate with your market.”

                                                        A good rule to follow is to make sure you have processed a life situation, before using it with a client. You also have to determine your personal motivation in telling any story. With clients, personal information should only be given for the benefit of the client in mind.

                                                        It is important to recognize that there will always be those who judge you, regarding your professionalism. Our society is quick to be critical of those around us. However, we have the responsibility to shift the paradigm. Be confident in your imperfections, and be authentic in the way you relate to coworkers and clients. As you lead the way, others will follow.

                                                        “When you are fully confident in your choices when you recognize that you get to define what is professional for you, you stop caring what other people think.”

                                                        It can be very difficult to avoid dual relationships, especially when working within a smaller community. Dual relationships can be damaging in both the professional and personal context. It is not impossible to navigate a dual relationship of a friendship and a business partnership. Sonya and Laura share their personal experience, and give insights they gained through their own partnership.

                                                        “Self-awareness leads to self-responsibility.”

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Sometimes we take the professional label and try to be perfect. We try to hide our emotions, feelings, imperfections… where we’re struggling… This is a misunderstanding of what professionalism is.”

                                                        In this episode of Women in the Business Arena, Sonya and Laura explore the balance of professionalism and authenticity. So often, we let fear of losing credibility, oversharing, or the pressure of perfectionism determine how authentic we are with clients and coworkers. This is one side of the coin.

                                                        On the other, while it is valuable to be authentic with who we are regardless of the situation, it is still crucial to recognize the responsibility we have to discern how much is appropriate to share in each context. We can be authentic, without burdening those around us. 

                                                        “If you have a ‘good fit’ target market, they’re going to resonate with who you are. As long as you are responsible with yourself, being transparent about your lifestyle and your balance will resonate with your market.”

                                                        A good rule to follow is to make sure you have processed a life situation, before using it with a client. You also have to determine your personal motivation in telling any story. With clients, personal information should only be given for the benefit of the client in mind.

                                                        It is important to recognize that there will always be those who judge you, regarding your professionalism. Our society is quick to be critical of those around us. However, we have the responsibility to shift the paradigm. Be confident in your imperfections, and be authentic in the way you relate to coworkers and clients. As you lead the way, others will follow.

                                                        “When you are fully confident in your choices when you recognize that you get to define what is professional for you, you stop caring what other people think.”

                                                        It can be very difficult to avoid dual relationships, especially when working within a smaller community. Dual relationships can be damaging in both the professional and personal context. It is not impossible to navigate a dual relationship of a friendship and a business partnership. Sonya and Laura share their personal experience, and give insights they gained through their own partnership.

                                                        “Self-awareness leads to self-responsibility.”

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        488e8bae48804c17bfebe41cd00a89feMon, 27 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -040051:58falsefull7171                                                        How Do People-Pleasing Behaviors Affect Our Business?How Do People-Pleasing Behaviors Affect Our Business?“Any time we are standing in our truth, it is inevitable that we are going to make someone unhappy. It’s imperative, but it is hard.”

                                                        In this week’s episode of Women in the Business Arena, we are discussing the ins and outs of people-pleasing, and how it affects women in business. Many times we confuse etiquette or kindness for people-pleasing. Because politeness is often rewarded, we can forget how to adequately express ourselves without feeling apologetic for expressing and owning our own needs. The difference between kindness and people-pleasing can be found in the motivation behind the action. Most often, people-pleasing is done to avoid conflict, rejection, or guilt.

                                                        “There’s not a way to truly avoid negative response or rejection. The cost of not being in alignment with yourself is so much greater... Rejecting yourself has such a high cost.”

                                                        It can be uncomfortable to be polarizing in your language, and clearly stand for your opinions and passions. However, when we put people-pleasing as the priority, our message becomes watered down. Having clearly stated beliefs and opinions will attract others that resonate with you. Changing aspects of your business in an effort to please your clients denies your alignment, integrity, and your leadership.

                                                        “It is a rite of passage to empowerment to own all of the ways you have denied and mistrusted yourself.”

                                                        In this episode, Sonya and Laura give an extensive list of the ways that people-pleasing is probably affecting your business. Take a moment to do a self-inventory of your own business. Chances are there are at least a couple of these that will resonate with you.

                                                        The more you begin to own your needs, the more you will find yourself in conflict. However, as we choose to overcome the fear of being rejected, we will be able to see conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection. Learning how to successfully repair disconnection can lead to a more fulfilled business, and deeper relationships both in life and in business.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Any time we are standing in our truth, it is inevitable that we are going to make someone unhappy. It’s imperative, but it is hard.”

                                                        In this week’s episode of Women in the Business Arena, we are discussing the ins and outs of people-pleasing, and how it affects women in business. Many times we confuse etiquette or kindness for people-pleasing. Because politeness is often rewarded, we can forget how to adequately express ourselves without feeling apologetic for expressing and owning our own needs. The difference between kindness and people-pleasing can be found in the motivation behind the action. Most often, people-pleasing is done to avoid conflict, rejection, or guilt.

                                                        “There’s not a way to truly avoid negative response or rejection. The cost of not being in alignment with yourself is so much greater... Rejecting yourself has such a high cost.”

                                                        It can be uncomfortable to be polarizing in your language, and clearly stand for your opinions and passions. However, when we put people-pleasing as the priority, our message becomes watered down. Having clearly stated beliefs and opinions will attract others that resonate with you. Changing aspects of your business in an effort to please your clients denies your alignment, integrity, and your leadership.

                                                        “It is a rite of passage to empowerment to own all of the ways you have denied and mistrusted yourself.”

                                                        In this episode, Sonya and Laura give an extensive list of the ways that people-pleasing is probably affecting your business. Take a moment to do a self-inventory of your own business. Chances are there are at least a couple of these that will resonate with you.

                                                        The more you begin to own your needs, the more you will find yourself in conflict. However, as we choose to overcome the fear of being rejected, we will be able to see conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection. Learning how to successfully repair disconnection can lead to a more fulfilled business, and deeper relationships both in life and in business.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        baa94067a82840848c15091e0ac66197Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -040040:56falsefull7070                                                        What Does it Mean to be More integrated, and Why Is This Crucial for Our Business?What Does it Mean to be More integrated, and Why Is This Crucial for Our Business?“The more integrated we are as a being, the more effective we will be and the more power we bring to our business.”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura discuss the importance of self-integration and how it relates to our success in business. It is in the integration of the whole self that we can be empowered, find happiness and freedom. If you have been in self-development circles, you probably have encountered the concept of integration, but it is rarely talked about in the business arena.

                                                        “An unintegrated block or wound can be the key to why a business is not succeeding.”

                                                        Sonya and Laura break down what integration means so that it is less abstract and more practical. Integration is really about healing old wounds and living in more of our authentic self. It is the process we are working towards in self-development or any of our spiritual practices. It is the only path to empowerment.

                                                        “Business, parenthood, and relationships are the primary arenas for self-development. They bring up and trigger wounds so that we can identify unintegrated parts of self.”

                                                        In order to achieve real integration, we have to create space in our life and business and make room for healing and growth. There is a myth in business that in order to reach success, you must be continually moving forward. However, integration is not something to rush, and it does not occur in a linear fashion. It is really important that we honour our struggle as an opportunity for healing.

                                                        “Most people are stuck in their business because they are unintegrated, there are pieces of themselves they are unwilling to look at… if you don’t integrate you can keep spending your entire life walking around what needs to be integrated, but you’re going to keep hitting a glass ceiling.”

                                                        Integration is part of our humanity. We are designed to continue to become more and more aware of self, to find healing through this self-knowledge, and apply it to be more empowered in our lives, relationships, and business. We have the choice to deny integration. However, when we push those painful parts of self into a corner, they will continue to manifest themselves in the world around us. As we acknowledge unintegrated parts, accept them, and develop a knowing and understanding of those parts, we can find the freedom to move forward. It takes more energy to push those parts away than to come to the place of accepting them.

                                                        “Integration cannot happen from action. There is this idea that somehow we can ‘do’ integration. It is automatic when we are not in the way. We block it when we try to take action. If we really want to have power and empower women, it cannot be through ‘doing’… It happens from ‘being.’”

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        “The more integrated we are as a being, the more effective we will be and the more power we bring to our business.”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura discuss the importance of self-integration and how it relates to our success in business. It is in the integration of the whole self that we can be empowered, find happiness and freedom. If you have been in self-development circles, you probably have encountered the concept of integration, but it is rarely talked about in the business arena.

                                                        “An unintegrated block or wound can be the key to why a business is not succeeding.”

                                                        Sonya and Laura break down what integration means so that it is less abstract and more practical. Integration is really about healing old wounds and living in more of our authentic self. It is the process we are working towards in self-development or any of our spiritual practices. It is the only path to empowerment.

                                                        “Business, parenthood, and relationships are the primary arenas for self-development. They bring up and trigger wounds so that we can identify unintegrated parts of self.”

                                                        In order to achieve real integration, we have to create space in our life and business and make room for healing and growth. There is a myth in business that in order to reach success, you must be continually moving forward. However, integration is not something to rush, and it does not occur in a linear fashion. It is really important that we honour our struggle as an opportunity for healing.

                                                        “Most people are stuck in their business because they are unintegrated, there are pieces of themselves they are unwilling to look at… if you don’t integrate you can keep spending your entire life walking around what needs to be integrated, but you’re going to keep hitting a glass ceiling.”

                                                        Integration is part of our humanity. We are designed to continue to become more and more aware of self, to find healing through this self-knowledge, and apply it to be more empowered in our lives, relationships, and business. We have the choice to deny integration. However, when we push those painful parts of self into a corner, they will continue to manifest themselves in the world around us. As we acknowledge unintegrated parts, accept them, and develop a knowing and understanding of those parts, we can find the freedom to move forward. It takes more energy to push those parts away than to come to the place of accepting them.

                                                        “Integration cannot happen from action. There is this idea that somehow we can ‘do’ integration. It is automatic when we are not in the way. We block it when we try to take action. If we really want to have power and empower women, it cannot be through ‘doing’… It happens from ‘being.’”

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>0716496a2b8a47e09fd8b05720581a78Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -040051:01falsefull6969                                                        How Do We Talk About Ourselves in Business?How Do We Talk About Ourselves in Business?“How do we talk about ourselves in business without giving up our power, or asserting too much power?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura discuss the importance of building confidence in speaking about self within the context of business. Too often, women struggle to speak about themselves, without feeling that they are being arrogant or cocky. This becomes a huge issue in the way of success. If you can’t clearly articulate your value, it is hard to create financial success in your business. Some of the struggle has been built into our culture through years of suppression. We were conditioned to “sit quietly and look pretty”. Business has always been a masculine dominated field and women still struggle to have a voice in it. Sonya and Laura talk about how important it is for women to speak up and learn to talk about themselves with confidence. Business is one of the greatest paths to finding our voice and owning our authority.

                                                        “When we own our experience without making anyone ‘wrong,’ that is authority. When we believe our experience is the only wisdom out there, and everyone else is wrong, that’s arrogance”

                                                        Sonya and Laura explore the pain that many women feel as they recognize the ways that their voice has been suppressed. We may feel a sense of anger and this feeling is ok! It is important to process this pain, in our pursuit of wellness, in order for us to find success in life and in business. This is the path to owning who we are and what we have to bring to the world. It is a rite of passage for learning to talk about ourselves authentically.

                                                        “Igniting our power often brings up a lot of the pain we’ve experienced from denying our power”

                                                        Many times, our story influences our desire to build our business. However, our story cannot be the foundation of our business. Our story adds flavor, but the foundation of the business must be the desire to address the need of the consumer.

                                                        As we focus on developing our wisdom and authority, the internal validation we experience will give a sense of power. We don’t have to put our authority out there for someone else to validate. Seeking external validation will lead to a sense of incongruence with self. Being true to self will foster confidence, authority, and give us a voice in our business.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “How do we talk about ourselves in business without giving up our power, or asserting too much power?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura discuss the importance of building confidence in speaking about self within the context of business. Too often, women struggle to speak about themselves, without feeling that they are being arrogant or cocky. This becomes a huge issue in the way of success. If you can’t clearly articulate your value, it is hard to create financial success in your business. Some of the struggle has been built into our culture through years of suppression. We were conditioned to “sit quietly and look pretty”. Business has always been a masculine dominated field and women still struggle to have a voice in it. Sonya and Laura talk about how important it is for women to speak up and learn to talk about themselves with confidence. Business is one of the greatest paths to finding our voice and owning our authority.

                                                        “When we own our experience without making anyone ‘wrong,’ that is authority. When we believe our experience is the only wisdom out there, and everyone else is wrong, that’s arrogance”

                                                        Sonya and Laura explore the pain that many women feel as they recognize the ways that their voice has been suppressed. We may feel a sense of anger and this feeling is ok! It is important to process this pain, in our pursuit of wellness, in order for us to find success in life and in business. This is the path to owning who we are and what we have to bring to the world. It is a rite of passage for learning to talk about ourselves authentically.

                                                        “Igniting our power often brings up a lot of the pain we’ve experienced from denying our power”

                                                        Many times, our story influences our desire to build our business. However, our story cannot be the foundation of our business. Our story adds flavor, but the foundation of the business must be the desire to address the need of the consumer.

                                                        As we focus on developing our wisdom and authority, the internal validation we experience will give a sense of power. We don’t have to put our authority out there for someone else to validate. Seeking external validation will lead to a sense of incongruence with self. Being true to self will foster confidence, authority, and give us a voice in our business.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        557423c136e44861894d92f96b0eb3caMon, 06 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -040041:26falsefull6868                                                        The Truth About Mental Health and BusinessThe Truth About Mental Health and Business“If we’re only as successful and sustainable as our health and well-being, why is our mental health so hard to talk about?”

                                                        In episode 67, Sonya and Laura have an in-depth conversation centred around the mental health of entrepreneurs and business owners. They talk about how being an entrepreneur can affect your mental health and vice versa. Everyone is willing to talk about the glory in being a business owner, but way too few are willing to talk about the challenges that can push us past a point of good mental health.

                                                        “We are often more isolated than we realize”

                                                        After some recent high profile suicides involving Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, the conversation around mental health has come to the attention of the masses. If we don’t talk about our own personal struggles and journeys, we are in danger of compromising our own state of mental health and isolating ourselves from the things that can help us. This is true both in our personal lives and our businesses.

                                                        “It’s normal to go through change, and we CAN create an entrepreneurial path for ourselves with more focus on our health and well-being”

                                                        Sonya and Laura talk about the relationship between the masculine and feminine and how that affects mental health, as well as the internal and external factors that can improve our mental health or send us into a downward spiral. As women, we often internalize more of our own shame and lack of self-worth in order to just keep up with the rest of the world. The truth is, we have to find a community or “safe place” to be able to confront our own struggles with mental health so that we can operate at our highest potential.

                                                        “There’s a stigma that challenges us to be able to speak honestly about our vulnerabilities”

                                                        Extra Information And Support:

                                                        If you feel like you are struggling and need extra support, here are some ways to access free care:

                                                        • In Australia: Lifeline Australia 24/7 crisis support 13 11 14 or chat at https://www.lifeline.org.au/
                                                        • In the USA: Crisis Call Center 24/7 1 (800) 273-8255 or text for free (Text HOME to 741741 in the USA)
                                                        • The most important thing is to break the silence. Reach out to family, friends or anyone you feel can support you.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “If we’re only as successful and sustainable as our health and well-being, why is our mental health so hard to talk about?”

                                                        In episode 67, Sonya and Laura have an in-depth conversation centred around the mental health of entrepreneurs and business owners. They talk about how being an entrepreneur can affect your mental health and vice versa. Everyone is willing to talk about the glory in being a business owner, but way too few are willing to talk about the challenges that can push us past a point of good mental health.

                                                        “We are often more isolated than we realize”

                                                        After some recent high profile suicides involving Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, the conversation around mental health has come to the attention of the masses. If we don’t talk about our own personal struggles and journeys, we are in danger of compromising our own state of mental health and isolating ourselves from the things that can help us. This is true both in our personal lives and our businesses.

                                                        “It’s normal to go through change, and we CAN create an entrepreneurial path for ourselves with more focus on our health and well-being”

                                                        Sonya and Laura talk about the relationship between the masculine and feminine and how that affects mental health, as well as the internal and external factors that can improve our mental health or send us into a downward spiral. As women, we often internalize more of our own shame and lack of self-worth in order to just keep up with the rest of the world. The truth is, we have to find a community or “safe place” to be able to confront our own struggles with mental health so that we can operate at our highest potential.

                                                        “There’s a stigma that challenges us to be able to speak honestly about our vulnerabilities”

                                                        Extra Information And Support:

                                                        If you feel like you are struggling and need extra support, here are some ways to access free care:

                                                        • In Australia: Lifeline Australia 24/7 crisis support 13 11 14 or chat at https://www.lifeline.org.au/
                                                        • In the USA: Crisis Call Center 24/7 1 (800) 273-8255 or text for free (Text HOME to 741741 in the USA)
                                                        • The most important thing is to break the silence. Reach out to family, friends or anyone you feel can support you.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        738283ca11dd467e9cf9b958f7892c25Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -040040:13falsefull6767                                                        Is It Really Procrastination?Is It Really Procrastination?“A lot of women label themselves as procrastinators, but is it really procrastination?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura chat about what procrastination really is and why many women perceive themselves as procrastinators when really there is something else going on that they need to pay attention to. Sonya discusses how the term “procrastination” is a blanket label that we can tend to give when we don’t accomplish what we think we “should”.

                                                        “Sometimes, our intuition is telling us to postpone something because it’s not quite right yet. Sometimes, we’re in a cyclical stage where we need to slow down, stop, rethink things, and pivot, or we just need self-care. All of those things can be lumped in with procrastination.”

                                                        Whether you struggle with perfectionism or just the cyclical nature of life and business, you’ve probably labelled your stand still as procrastination instead of looking deeper to see what it is telling you. We’re so used to hearing it thrown about in the business world as something that we all do. If we’re not hustling, or working on our businesses every moment of the day, we can label ourselves (or be labelled by others) as procrastinators. The problem is, we don’t ever stop to evaluate what our wise self is trying to say. What if we are moving in the wrong direction, and our procrastination is a sign to stop and go a different way? What if the right move is to slow down instead of speed up, but we railroad over it in an effort to stop our procrastination?

                                                        “Sometimes, procrastination is our need to percolate, and we need permission to do it”

                                                        Sonya and Laura redefine the nature of procrastination. Sometimes we actually need the space to process what is happening or contemplate big decisions that might need to be made. Taking some extra time for yourself to focus on what really matters, does not make you a procrastinator.

                                                        Honor your procrastination. Celebrate your procrastination. Give yourself permission to procrastinate.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “A lot of women label themselves as procrastinators, but is it really procrastination?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura chat about what procrastination really is and why many women perceive themselves as procrastinators when really there is something else going on that they need to pay attention to. Sonya discusses how the term “procrastination” is a blanket label that we can tend to give when we don’t accomplish what we think we “should”.

                                                        “Sometimes, our intuition is telling us to postpone something because it’s not quite right yet. Sometimes, we’re in a cyclical stage where we need to slow down, stop, rethink things, and pivot, or we just need self-care. All of those things can be lumped in with procrastination.”

                                                        Whether you struggle with perfectionism or just the cyclical nature of life and business, you’ve probably labelled your stand still as procrastination instead of looking deeper to see what it is telling you. We’re so used to hearing it thrown about in the business world as something that we all do. If we’re not hustling, or working on our businesses every moment of the day, we can label ourselves (or be labelled by others) as procrastinators. The problem is, we don’t ever stop to evaluate what our wise self is trying to say. What if we are moving in the wrong direction, and our procrastination is a sign to stop and go a different way? What if the right move is to slow down instead of speed up, but we railroad over it in an effort to stop our procrastination?

                                                        “Sometimes, procrastination is our need to percolate, and we need permission to do it”

                                                        Sonya and Laura redefine the nature of procrastination. Sometimes we actually need the space to process what is happening or contemplate big decisions that might need to be made. Taking some extra time for yourself to focus on what really matters, does not make you a procrastinator.

                                                        Honor your procrastination. Celebrate your procrastination. Give yourself permission to procrastinate.

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        ebca9d57a43c45e6a3881470d207b9d1Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -040037:44falsefull6666                                                        How Do We Get Clear About What’s Really Important in Our Business?How Do We Get Clear About What’s Really Important in Our Business?“We need to become more aware of where we’re operating from.”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura discuss the importance of having clarity around what is really important in our business, not just what we need to “do”, but also what to put our attention on for the most results. A lot of business owners struggle with prioritizing in their business. It is easy to lose money, time and energy focused on things that don’t add to our income or impact. Knowing what is really important creates the space we need to succeed in our business, and our life.

                                                        “When we give ourselves space… and have an idea of what we want to create.. the tasks become more effortless”

                                                        Sonya and Laura discuss both internal and external factors that can distract us from our goals. It can be easy to find ourselves swept up in external distractions that can pull our focus from the heart of our business. It is crucial to recognize how social media, and a myriad of business tactics can leave us feeling unbalanced, and unfocused. Starting the day with clarity and focus, instead of being swept into busyness, can dramatically change the course of our day.

                                                        “So many of us are wasting time and energy on things that don’t really matter”

                                                        If you run a business, you have realized that it feels impossible to actually accomplish all that you feel you need to in a given day. How do you navigate a never-ending task list, and end the day empowered to continue? Identifying your core tasks and recognizing the importance of delegation, can help give clarity in your work.

                                                        “If you only had two hours a week to spend on your business, what are the things that would be most important for you to do?”

                                                         

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



                                                        ]]>                                                        “We need to become more aware of where we’re operating from.”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura discuss the importance of having clarity around what is really important in our business, not just what we need to “do”, but also what to put our attention on for the most results. A lot of business owners struggle with prioritizing in their business. It is easy to lose money, time and energy focused on things that don’t add to our income or impact. Knowing what is really important creates the space we need to succeed in our business, and our life.

                                                        “When we give ourselves space… and have an idea of what we want to create.. the tasks become more effortless”

                                                        Sonya and Laura discuss both internal and external factors that can distract us from our goals. It can be easy to find ourselves swept up in external distractions that can pull our focus from the heart of our business. It is crucial to recognize how social media, and a myriad of business tactics can leave us feeling unbalanced, and unfocused. Starting the day with clarity and focus, instead of being swept into busyness, can dramatically change the course of our day.

                                                        “So many of us are wasting time and energy on things that don’t really matter”

                                                        If you run a business, you have realized that it feels impossible to actually accomplish all that you feel you need to in a given day. How do you navigate a never-ending task list, and end the day empowered to continue? Identifying your core tasks and recognizing the importance of delegation, can help give clarity in your work.

                                                        “If you only had two hours a week to spend on your business, what are the things that would be most important for you to do?”

                                                         

                                                         Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



                                                        ]]>                                                        bbc6f21821b749b18b9fd7ef45f8de74Mon, 16 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -040037:50falsefull6565                                                        How to Know When You’ve Reached Your Capacity (and What to Do About It)How to Know When You’ve Reached Your Capacity (and What to Do About It)“How much can we hold? Can we really keep holding more and more until we pop?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura are digging deep to uncover a topic that isn’t widely talked about, especially in business. How much capacity do we really have to serve our clients and the people we love? How much capacity do we have to hold our own emotions, worries, stresses and those of others? Do we only have a finite amount of space? What are the indicators that we have reached our capacity, and how do we keep running our businesses when we are full?

                                                        These are just a few questions that they answer as they share from their own experiences what has happened when they have ignored their capacity and just continued to work harder, be more, hold more.

                                                        “We are trying to go beyond capacities that just aren’t realistic”

                                                        One of the most important keys to success is for us to be more aware of our limits so we can be clear about what we have the capacity for and what we don’t have the capacity for. The challenge is that business is designed from a masculine viewpoint and what is honored is working harder, getting the job done and railroading over your personal “weaknesses” to do whatever is necessary.

                                                        For women (and men), this does not work. It creates the opposite of what we want in our lives and business. It costs us with burnout, unhappiness, illness and time away from the things we really love.

                                                        “We don’t realize how much we push ourselves past our own capacity in order to serve others”

                                                        When we get honest about where we really are and start to understand the effects that going beyond our capacity has on us, we can begin to operate from a place of transparency and honesty. If we want to operate at our highest level, we must understand our limits and realize that by honoring them we have so much more ability to impact the world.

                                                        “What is your honest capacity at the moment?”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “How much can we hold? Can we really keep holding more and more until we pop?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura are digging deep to uncover a topic that isn’t widely talked about, especially in business. How much capacity do we really have to serve our clients and the people we love? How much capacity do we have to hold our own emotions, worries, stresses and those of others? Do we only have a finite amount of space? What are the indicators that we have reached our capacity, and how do we keep running our businesses when we are full?

                                                        These are just a few questions that they answer as they share from their own experiences what has happened when they have ignored their capacity and just continued to work harder, be more, hold more.

                                                        “We are trying to go beyond capacities that just aren’t realistic”

                                                        One of the most important keys to success is for us to be more aware of our limits so we can be clear about what we have the capacity for and what we don’t have the capacity for. The challenge is that business is designed from a masculine viewpoint and what is honored is working harder, getting the job done and railroading over your personal “weaknesses” to do whatever is necessary.

                                                        For women (and men), this does not work. It creates the opposite of what we want in our lives and business. It costs us with burnout, unhappiness, illness and time away from the things we really love.

                                                        “We don’t realize how much we push ourselves past our own capacity in order to serve others”

                                                        When we get honest about where we really are and start to understand the effects that going beyond our capacity has on us, we can begin to operate from a place of transparency and honesty. If we want to operate at our highest level, we must understand our limits and realize that by honoring them we have so much more ability to impact the world.

                                                        “What is your honest capacity at the moment?”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        aa4e507133da4f558c5d9a82a31686a6Mon, 09 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -040051:01falsefull6464                                                        What do we do when someone else is “projecting” their feelings and thoughts onto us?What do we do when someone else is “projecting” their feelings and thoughts onto us?“How do we determine the difference between what is truth and what is a projection?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura talk about a subject that can be a challenge for you and your business. Understanding the concept of “psychological projection” is important when running a successful business, especially if you are working intimately with clients. When we are working closely with other people, it is easy to get caught up in others emotional reactions and defense mechanisms, or our own.

                                                        Psychological projection is a defense mechanism often used to cope with difficult feelings or emotions. People project their undesirable feelings or emotions onto someone else, rather than admitting what is happening within themselves. It can be like someone asking you to wear a “costume” that you don’t want to wear.

                                                        “It takes a lot of self-awareness and some discipline to be able to step back and determine what is actually happening: Is it truth or is it colored by a projection?”

                                                        Why is this important to understand when you are running a client business? Sometimes difficulty and challenges with clients are a result of their projections rather than reality. And sometimes what we are experiencing in our business is a result of our projections rather than what is real. This can be a really difficult situation to deal with and being more aware of how it works can make it easier to navigate. When we find ourselves reacting in our business, or projecting our own thoughts and feeling on our clients, we need to take a step back to work on ourselves, first.

                                                        “The reason why it’s so important for us to do self-work is to be able to clearly see what’s happening in our relationships with our clients”

                                                        If you run a client business, you understand the responsibility that comes with serving others. Our job is not to take on the stresses and reactions that our clients bring with them, but to learn to stay neutral. To do this, we have to realize what is true for us and stay up to date on our self-awareness and care. Our bodies can often help us identify the warning signs, as well as other indicators that trigger when we’re reacting and projecting onto others, or when they are reacting and projecting onto us.

                                                        “Sensations and Emotions are Information”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “How do we determine the difference between what is truth and what is a projection?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, Sonya and Laura talk about a subject that can be a challenge for you and your business. Understanding the concept of “psychological projection” is important when running a successful business, especially if you are working intimately with clients. When we are working closely with other people, it is easy to get caught up in others emotional reactions and defense mechanisms, or our own.

                                                        Psychological projection is a defense mechanism often used to cope with difficult feelings or emotions. People project their undesirable feelings or emotions onto someone else, rather than admitting what is happening within themselves. It can be like someone asking you to wear a “costume” that you don’t want to wear.

                                                        “It takes a lot of self-awareness and some discipline to be able to step back and determine what is actually happening: Is it truth or is it colored by a projection?”

                                                        Why is this important to understand when you are running a client business? Sometimes difficulty and challenges with clients are a result of their projections rather than reality. And sometimes what we are experiencing in our business is a result of our projections rather than what is real. This can be a really difficult situation to deal with and being more aware of how it works can make it easier to navigate. When we find ourselves reacting in our business, or projecting our own thoughts and feeling on our clients, we need to take a step back to work on ourselves, first.

                                                        “The reason why it’s so important for us to do self-work is to be able to clearly see what’s happening in our relationships with our clients”

                                                        If you run a client business, you understand the responsibility that comes with serving others. Our job is not to take on the stresses and reactions that our clients bring with them, but to learn to stay neutral. To do this, we have to realize what is true for us and stay up to date on our self-awareness and care. Our bodies can often help us identify the warning signs, as well as other indicators that trigger when we’re reacting and projecting onto others, or when they are reacting and projecting onto us.

                                                        “Sensations and Emotions are Information”

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        8d22a4d5a12943d0a68b126136fc21f6Mon, 02 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -040046:58falsefull6363                                                        How Does a Big Personal Transition Affect Our Business?How Does a Big Personal Transition Affect Our Business?“When we give ourselves permission to have space, everything changes”

                                                        What happens when we go through a big transition inside ourselves? How does this affect our business? In this week’s episode, we are talking about how to navigate personal transitions and how it affects our businesses, sales, families, and the people around us. This can be around our mindset, our emotions, our awareness or a physical transition. We have to realize that we need to give ourselves full permission to change and let our businesses change with us.

                                                        “How do we create a balance so that we have some space to eventually come back in to our businesses and do even more?”

                                                        As women, we encounter a lot of transitions over the course of our lives. We know some of the big ones like transitioning to motherhood, but we don’t as often talk about the mental, emotional or spiritual transitions we move through in our lives and how this affects our capacity to serve, to operate our businesses and to care for our families. It is important to honor and give ourselves permission during these times to transition and we give practical examples of how to do just that.

                                                        “Stop. Slow Down. Simplify. Go Back to the Basics.”

                                                        Sometimes, navigating a transition means going back to the basics. It means streamlining and cutting out all “extra” tasks, projects and growth.

                                                        Some of the steps to navigating a successful transition are acceptance, allowance, being transparent, and learning to renegotiate. When you learn to honor your own transitions, you are able to have a more successful business and fulfilling life.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “When we give ourselves permission to have space, everything changes”

                                                        What happens when we go through a big transition inside ourselves? How does this affect our business? In this week’s episode, we are talking about how to navigate personal transitions and how it affects our businesses, sales, families, and the people around us. This can be around our mindset, our emotions, our awareness or a physical transition. We have to realize that we need to give ourselves full permission to change and let our businesses change with us.

                                                        “How do we create a balance so that we have some space to eventually come back in to our businesses and do even more?”

                                                        As women, we encounter a lot of transitions over the course of our lives. We know some of the big ones like transitioning to motherhood, but we don’t as often talk about the mental, emotional or spiritual transitions we move through in our lives and how this affects our capacity to serve, to operate our businesses and to care for our families. It is important to honor and give ourselves permission during these times to transition and we give practical examples of how to do just that.

                                                        “Stop. Slow Down. Simplify. Go Back to the Basics.”

                                                        Sometimes, navigating a transition means going back to the basics. It means streamlining and cutting out all “extra” tasks, projects and growth.

                                                        Some of the steps to navigating a successful transition are acceptance, allowance, being transparent, and learning to renegotiate. When you learn to honor your own transitions, you are able to have a more successful business and fulfilling life.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        665ad084ece349a6ba6a14b7cf839fb8Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -040039:42falsefull6262                                                        How To Know When You Are Over-Owning or Under-Owning Your ResponsibilityHow To Know When You Are Over-Owning or Under-Owning Your Responsibility“Where are we over-owning or under-owning with our clients?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, we are dipping a toe into a discussion that is much bigger than any one podcast episode. This is a topic that we face in our businesses every day, especially as women. For many of us, there is a challenge of either over-owning or under-owning our responsibility and this has a dramatic effect on our business. We’re constantly having to balance the amount of responsibility that we take on from others and for ourselves.

                                                        “A lot of people are over-owning the things that are not their responsibility and under-owning the things that actually are”

                                                        Over-owning or under-owning leads to exhaustion and sucks the energy right out of us. It means you get less done and are focused on the wrong things instead of the right ones. When any business owner starts to take responsibility for their clients behavior, they lose the ability to lead. Leadership requires being responsible for yourself and letting others be responsible for themselves.

                                                        “In order to be a leader, you have to be clear about what your responsibility is, and you have to be clear about what you can and can’t do”

                                                        When you over-own the responsibility of another person you automatically under-own the responsibility that you have to the other people that you serve. This can show up in work with clients, friends, family, and in your business. When you try to become all things to all people it’s impossible to not become over-extended in other areas of your life and business.

                                                        “We are denying the world our bigger, grander selves by not stepping into our circle of power and recognizing the energy that’s being wasted by over-owning things”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Where are we over-owning or under-owning with our clients?”

                                                        In this week’s episode, we are dipping a toe into a discussion that is much bigger than any one podcast episode. This is a topic that we face in our businesses every day, especially as women. For many of us, there is a challenge of either over-owning or under-owning our responsibility and this has a dramatic effect on our business. We’re constantly having to balance the amount of responsibility that we take on from others and for ourselves.

                                                        “A lot of people are over-owning the things that are not their responsibility and under-owning the things that actually are”

                                                        Over-owning or under-owning leads to exhaustion and sucks the energy right out of us. It means you get less done and are focused on the wrong things instead of the right ones. When any business owner starts to take responsibility for their clients behavior, they lose the ability to lead. Leadership requires being responsible for yourself and letting others be responsible for themselves.

                                                        “In order to be a leader, you have to be clear about what your responsibility is, and you have to be clear about what you can and can’t do”

                                                        When you over-own the responsibility of another person you automatically under-own the responsibility that you have to the other people that you serve. This can show up in work with clients, friends, family, and in your business. When you try to become all things to all people it’s impossible to not become over-extended in other areas of your life and business.

                                                        “We are denying the world our bigger, grander selves by not stepping into our circle of power and recognizing the energy that’s being wasted by over-owning things”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        aadd909abc5e4bcf8d7523f34c84cbd3Mon, 18 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -040042:46falsefull6161                                                        How Do We Succeed in Aligning Our Tactics with Who We Are?How Do We Succeed in Aligning Our Tactics with Who We Are?“There’s an incongruence between what we say we want and what we put our money behind”

                                                        In this week’s episode, we’re asking a question that we don’t really know the answer to but is a conversation that we need to be having in the business arena. How can we run a successful business if we’re not aligning our tactics with who we are as women? This incongruence can cause us to feel stuck and keeps us from creating the business and the life we really want.

                                                        “We need more women who are really successful in their businesses and stand out in authentic ways”

                                                        Let’s face it, we are still living in a world that is dominated by a masculine lens. The popular tactics in business are still the masculine ones, focused on getting rich quick, aggressive marketing tactics and manipulation. This can leave a lot of women feeling misaligned and incongruent with their business. Even women who hate the tactics still end up doing them. Partly, because they don’t know an alternative, and partly because they are seduced by the promise of results. The trouble is that I find women who are misaligned with their tactics, never achieve their results.

                                                        “We can’t continue to be operating our businesses in ways that are misaligned with who we are because we hurt our brand and our integrity. That not only affects how people perceive us, but it affects how we feel”

                                                        Some of the more feminine tactics, like relational marketing and storytelling, have been around since the beginning of time. If we align with our true selves and learn how to build relationships and integrity, we will have sustainability and longevity in our businesses. We have to remember who we are and align ourselves with our true identity if we ever want to see real success. The tactics will follow if we align ourselves first.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “There’s an incongruence between what we say we want and what we put our money behind”

                                                        In this week’s episode, we’re asking a question that we don’t really know the answer to but is a conversation that we need to be having in the business arena. How can we run a successful business if we’re not aligning our tactics with who we are as women? This incongruence can cause us to feel stuck and keeps us from creating the business and the life we really want.

                                                        “We need more women who are really successful in their businesses and stand out in authentic ways”

                                                        Let’s face it, we are still living in a world that is dominated by a masculine lens. The popular tactics in business are still the masculine ones, focused on getting rich quick, aggressive marketing tactics and manipulation. This can leave a lot of women feeling misaligned and incongruent with their business. Even women who hate the tactics still end up doing them. Partly, because they don’t know an alternative, and partly because they are seduced by the promise of results. The trouble is that I find women who are misaligned with their tactics, never achieve their results.

                                                        “We can’t continue to be operating our businesses in ways that are misaligned with who we are because we hurt our brand and our integrity. That not only affects how people perceive us, but it affects how we feel”

                                                        Some of the more feminine tactics, like relational marketing and storytelling, have been around since the beginning of time. If we align with our true selves and learn how to build relationships and integrity, we will have sustainability and longevity in our businesses. We have to remember who we are and align ourselves with our true identity if we ever want to see real success. The tactics will follow if we align ourselves first.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        4704186e18344a388002d7b4a4f1b850Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -040038:24falsefull6060                                                        How Do You Discern Between a Good Fit and a Bad Fit When it Comes to People in Your Business?How Do You Discern Between a Good Fit and a Bad Fit When it Comes to People in Your Business?“Being in business is about being with people”

                                                        In today’s episode, Sonya and Laura shed light on what it means to find the “right” people to work with in your business. Whether you are hiring staff, finding contractors, or looking for new clients, you need to be able to discern when someone is a good fit or a bad fit for your business. Ignoring the early warning signs causes more trouble than just saying “no” in the first place. We have to learn to listen to our gut when something feels off.

                                                        “If you recognize that something is misaligned, just remember that it’s not a bad thing to let that person go”

                                                        As women, it can be difficult to let people go. We tend to pride ourselves on being able to help everyone by saying “yes” to every person that comes our way. Once we are wrapped up by this way of living, it’s much harder to be the best version of ourselves and fulfill our potential. Prevention is the key to being able to discern our relationships before they hurt us and our business.

                                                        “The only power we have with others is to create agreement”

                                                        When looking for the ideal person to work with, it’s easy to operate out of scarcity. This causes us to work with people we don’t fully align with, and it will eventually drain us and run our business into the ground.

                                                        Clear Agreements and contracts can be a great way to keep yourself (and others) accountable. Often times, we end up selling ourselves short to hide the guilt that we feel for getting into a bad situation. If we can learn to discern these types of situations before we get into them, we can create the business that we actually want to run and help people in the best way possible. It starts with us.

                                                        “The first thing we always have to start with is ourselves”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Being in business is about being with people”

                                                        In today’s episode, Sonya and Laura shed light on what it means to find the “right” people to work with in your business. Whether you are hiring staff, finding contractors, or looking for new clients, you need to be able to discern when someone is a good fit or a bad fit for your business. Ignoring the early warning signs causes more trouble than just saying “no” in the first place. We have to learn to listen to our gut when something feels off.

                                                        “If you recognize that something is misaligned, just remember that it’s not a bad thing to let that person go”

                                                        As women, it can be difficult to let people go. We tend to pride ourselves on being able to help everyone by saying “yes” to every person that comes our way. Once we are wrapped up by this way of living, it’s much harder to be the best version of ourselves and fulfill our potential. Prevention is the key to being able to discern our relationships before they hurt us and our business.

                                                        “The only power we have with others is to create agreement”

                                                        When looking for the ideal person to work with, it’s easy to operate out of scarcity. This causes us to work with people we don’t fully align with, and it will eventually drain us and run our business into the ground.

                                                        Clear Agreements and contracts can be a great way to keep yourself (and others) accountable. Often times, we end up selling ourselves short to hide the guilt that we feel for getting into a bad situation. If we can learn to discern these types of situations before we get into them, we can create the business that we actually want to run and help people in the best way possible. It starts with us.

                                                        “The first thing we always have to start with is ourselves”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        e952f132411e4560b43c8587564758f9Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -040052:08falsefull5959                                                        How Do We Create and Embody a Bigger Vision?How Do We Create and Embody a Bigger Vision?“A bigger vision pulls you up and makes you to think differently”

                                                        In today’s episode we are talking about vision, but from a deeper viewpoint. It is not enough to just think of a vision, we have to embody our vision, feel it and allow space for it to become real. In business, we are always busy doing. We spend so much time in action we often lose sense of our big vision and our actions take us way off track. The more you embody the vision, the more you focus your mind and actions. You actually have to do less to accomplish more.

                                                        “Women need to let themselves have the space to envision their real dreams and goals”

                                                        As women, we’re constantly doing. We rarely give ourselves the space to just explore what we want in our lives and businesses. We often create our vision from a concept, an idea, an indoctrination...but rarely do we create our vision from feeling. How many of us are pulled by everyone else’s desires, fears or truths? If we are ever going to have the kind of impact we truly want to have in the world, we need to be getting back to our own truth and that can only be found when we create space to envision what we really want. 

                                                        “I try visions on like clothing. I need to be able to determine which one fits.”

                                                        A massive step in creating a vision is actually embodying that vision. There are ways to feel in alignment with your bigger vision, rather than just hoping that you’re on the right track. In this episode, we give practical tips on how to feel and embody your long-term vision, so you can achieve it.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



                                                        ]]>                                                        “A bigger vision pulls you up and makes you to think differently”

                                                        In today’s episode we are talking about vision, but from a deeper viewpoint. It is not enough to just think of a vision, we have to embody our vision, feel it and allow space for it to become real. In business, we are always busy doing. We spend so much time in action we often lose sense of our big vision and our actions take us way off track. The more you embody the vision, the more you focus your mind and actions. You actually have to do less to accomplish more.

                                                        “Women need to let themselves have the space to envision their real dreams and goals”

                                                        As women, we’re constantly doing. We rarely give ourselves the space to just explore what we want in our lives and businesses. We often create our vision from a concept, an idea, an indoctrination...but rarely do we create our vision from feeling. How many of us are pulled by everyone else’s desires, fears or truths? If we are ever going to have the kind of impact we truly want to have in the world, we need to be getting back to our own truth and that can only be found when we create space to envision what we really want. 

                                                        “I try visions on like clothing. I need to be able to determine which one fits.”

                                                        A massive step in creating a vision is actually embodying that vision. There are ways to feel in alignment with your bigger vision, rather than just hoping that you’re on the right track. In this episode, we give practical tips on how to feel and embody your long-term vision, so you can achieve it.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!



                                                        ]]>                                                        d2c665e8a3764187bc03e48be0b3234aMon, 28 May 2018 04:00:00 -040039:28falsefull5858                                                        Is There a “Right Time” for Things in Business?Is There a “Right Time” for Things in Business?“Women have a really special connection to timing”

                                                        Today’s episode is all about timing. Is there a “right time” for things in business? Does sequence matter? As women, we often talk about things cyclically, and follow our rhythms. Do women have the sense of right timing? Are we following it? Is it possible that this timing and rhythm may actually be a benefit for women in business?

                                                        “Women have power, and that power is intuition. Part of that power is us being to able to feel timing and follow our rhythms”

                                                        As women, our lives are built off of cycles. Some say that our intuition comes from the different phases of the moon, and others believe that women have a special “sensing” that men don’t possess. Either way, this can be a massive benefit to women in business. If we find our rhythm and tap into the natural state of who we are intuitively, it actually gives us a competitive edge. From interacting with prospects, to helping clients in a deep and real way, Sonya and Laura tell their own stories of how they use timing to their advantage.

                                                        “We’ve gotten disconnected from our sacred cycles”

                                                        If you feel like you’re out of sequence in your business, or you’re having a hard time finding your rhythm, you may want to get back to basics and create an environment to let time unfold. In our society, we’re constantly pushing ourselves and obsessing over time. If we can learn to create the space we need to let time unfold and lean into our natural rhythm, we can all find our optimal timing to create the success that we desire.

                                                        “Are you being ruled by your intuition, or by your logic?”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Women have a really special connection to timing”

                                                        Today’s episode is all about timing. Is there a “right time” for things in business? Does sequence matter? As women, we often talk about things cyclically, and follow our rhythms. Do women have the sense of right timing? Are we following it? Is it possible that this timing and rhythm may actually be a benefit for women in business?

                                                        “Women have power, and that power is intuition. Part of that power is us being to able to feel timing and follow our rhythms”

                                                        As women, our lives are built off of cycles. Some say that our intuition comes from the different phases of the moon, and others believe that women have a special “sensing” that men don’t possess. Either way, this can be a massive benefit to women in business. If we find our rhythm and tap into the natural state of who we are intuitively, it actually gives us a competitive edge. From interacting with prospects, to helping clients in a deep and real way, Sonya and Laura tell their own stories of how they use timing to their advantage.

                                                        “We’ve gotten disconnected from our sacred cycles”

                                                        If you feel like you’re out of sequence in your business, or you’re having a hard time finding your rhythm, you may want to get back to basics and create an environment to let time unfold. In our society, we’re constantly pushing ourselves and obsessing over time. If we can learn to create the space we need to let time unfold and lean into our natural rhythm, we can all find our optimal timing to create the success that we desire.

                                                        “Are you being ruled by your intuition, or by your logic?”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        8ecb7229821f485e8e664110b8e4e55dMon, 21 May 2018 04:00:00 -040039:22falsefull5757                                                        Why Value is the Core Issue Getting in the Way of your SuccessWhy Value is the Core Issue Getting in the Way of your Success“Women don’t recognize how valuable what they bring to the table actually is”

                                                        In today’s episode, we decided to tackle a topic that we’ve mentioned in a lot of other threads. It’s such an important topic in the conversation of modern business, and we believe that this episode will truly help women step into their true value and full potential.

                                                        “I Am Valuable”

                                                        With women, in particular, value is at the core of most challenges in business. From pricing to leadership to setting boundaries to how we communicate through our marketing, everything boils down to whether or not we truly value ourselves. In my experience, women consistently undervalue themselves, their gifts and what they bring to the table. 

                                                        “Stop Personalizing What is Systemically Broken”

                                                        This is a personal issue and systemic issue. Systemically, we are constantly told that the qualities we possess as women are less valuable than those possessed by men. This is reflected in how we are compensated, treated, and valued by those around us. It isn’t just in the corporate world. It can show up with our family members, clients and community. This is a systemic problem, but the first step is valuing ourselves. This was the core topic in my TEDx talk, Moving Beyond #Empowerment.

                                                        “Every moment that you are not valuing yourself, you are trapping yourself. You are compensating for this lack of value, and allowing all of these ideas in the world tell you what you’re worth. That is a trap, and what you’re losing is freedom.”

                                                        In this episode, you’ll find some amazing insights and tips that will help you take back your freedom and recognize how valuable you are just by breathing.

                                                        Find More Support for Women in Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Women don’t recognize how valuable what they bring to the table actually is”

                                                        In today’s episode, we decided to tackle a topic that we’ve mentioned in a lot of other threads. It’s such an important topic in the conversation of modern business, and we believe that this episode will truly help women step into their true value and full potential.

                                                        “I Am Valuable”

                                                        With women, in particular, value is at the core of most challenges in business. From pricing to leadership to setting boundaries to how we communicate through our marketing, everything boils down to whether or not we truly value ourselves. In my experience, women consistently undervalue themselves, their gifts and what they bring to the table. 

                                                        “Stop Personalizing What is Systemically Broken”

                                                        This is a personal issue and systemic issue. Systemically, we are constantly told that the qualities we possess as women are less valuable than those possessed by men. This is reflected in how we are compensated, treated, and valued by those around us. It isn’t just in the corporate world. It can show up with our family members, clients and community. This is a systemic problem, but the first step is valuing ourselves. This was the core topic in my TEDx talk, Moving Beyond #Empowerment.

                                                        “Every moment that you are not valuing yourself, you are trapping yourself. You are compensating for this lack of value, and allowing all of these ideas in the world tell you what you’re worth. That is a trap, and what you’re losing is freedom.”

                                                        In this episode, you’ll find some amazing insights and tips that will help you take back your freedom and recognize how valuable you are just by breathing.

                                                        Find More Support for Women in Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        fe422a543f1873672c5057766c7f6de4Mon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 -040035:06falsefull5656                                                        Do You Want to Be an Entrepreneur or Is There Another Path?Do You Want to Be an Entrepreneur or Is There Another Path?“Not everyone needs to be running a business. Not everyone is willing to do what it actually takes, because you have to go through fire.”

                                                        There are many important questions to answer when starting a business. The most important (and seemingly obvious) question is, “do you actually want to have a business?” Whether we set out with clear expectations, or begin a new venture on short notice, we have to answer this one question. In episode 55, we cover everything you need to be able to answer this question for yourself.

                                                        Entrepreneurs are a certain type of person. Most of times, we are driven, motivated, and ready to take any risk necessary to get us to our goals. It doesn’t require you to be an extrovert or become something that you’re not, but it does require you to be willing to do what it takes to get results over time. The game of business is not a short sprint, it’s a long game that requires determination and focus that is not for the faint of heart.

                                                        “If you’re in it for the short game, running a business is not for you.”

                                                        Often times, it can be difficult to get clarity around the question of what we really want. This can lead to business ventures that are misaligned with who we truly are, and not a the life-giving work that we want to be doing. Clarity is non-existent when we’re running a business that is misaligned with what we really want, or what our natural skills and abilities offer.

                                                        “Too many women are pushing a misaligned business up a hill, just trying not to be a failure.”

                                                        When you focus in on your strengths as a business, and the work that you want to do in the world, it’s also much easier to see your wins. As business owners we HAVE to keep track and celebrate our wins more than we focus in on the negative aspects of what we do. It’s essential to running a business that supports the life we want to live, and that gives us freedom to make the biggest impact in the world.

                                                        “The impact that you want to make in the world will not happen in a misaligned business.”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Not everyone needs to be running a business. Not everyone is willing to do what it actually takes, because you have to go through fire.”

                                                        There are many important questions to answer when starting a business. The most important (and seemingly obvious) question is, “do you actually want to have a business?” Whether we set out with clear expectations, or begin a new venture on short notice, we have to answer this one question. In episode 55, we cover everything you need to be able to answer this question for yourself.

                                                        Entrepreneurs are a certain type of person. Most of times, we are driven, motivated, and ready to take any risk necessary to get us to our goals. It doesn’t require you to be an extrovert or become something that you’re not, but it does require you to be willing to do what it takes to get results over time. The game of business is not a short sprint, it’s a long game that requires determination and focus that is not for the faint of heart.

                                                        “If you’re in it for the short game, running a business is not for you.”

                                                        Often times, it can be difficult to get clarity around the question of what we really want. This can lead to business ventures that are misaligned with who we truly are, and not a the life-giving work that we want to be doing. Clarity is non-existent when we’re running a business that is misaligned with what we really want, or what our natural skills and abilities offer.

                                                        “Too many women are pushing a misaligned business up a hill, just trying not to be a failure.”

                                                        When you focus in on your strengths as a business, and the work that you want to do in the world, it’s also much easier to see your wins. As business owners we HAVE to keep track and celebrate our wins more than we focus in on the negative aspects of what we do. It’s essential to running a business that supports the life we want to live, and that gives us freedom to make the biggest impact in the world.

                                                        “The impact that you want to make in the world will not happen in a misaligned business.”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        56a8d14804acb6d2373d6077e6af1873Mon, 07 May 2018 04:00:00 -040000:05falsefull5555                                                        Why Niche? Let’s Talk About Your Target MarketWhy Niche? Let's Talk About Your Target Market“Your whole business is in service to your target market.”

                                                        Most entrepreneurs set out to change the world with a MASSIVE goal to serve anyone and everyone they can. In theory, that sounds amazing. In reality, it not only doesn’t work, it lessens your impact. We have to define our niche in business to be able to make maximum impact on the people that we can serve.

                                                        “No one has ever niched too much. Everyone is too broad.”

                                                        In this episode, we take a look at the term “target market” and why it’s so important to have a niche in your business. Your target market is really just the people that your serving. Who resonates most deeply with the things you have to offer? Are you selling direct to consumers? Are you working one on one with clients? Are you selling services to businesses? We have to answer these questions in order to best serve the people we work with.

                                                        “When we specialize, we’re actually focusing on our genius and we can be one of the best in that category.”

                                                        If you’re talking to everyone, then you’re talking to no one. One of the most important parts of your messaging should be your ability to speak to one person. A niche is never going to be too focused. If anything, there’s a 99% chance that your niche is too broad. You might say “I help women in business”... along with the 5 million other people who claim to do the same thing. You can never be too specific, so get clear on who you can serve and learn everything about them.

                                                        “Being more specific means opening up MORE opportunity.”

                                                        When you don’t know where else to turn ASK YOUR MARKET. In today’s modern landscape of social media, we end up wasting so much of our time curating content and sharing things that don’t resonate with anyone. If you ever find yourself being frustrated with a lack of engagement, get on the phone with your ideal client. If you don’t have an ideal client, start talking to who you want to serve and see if you can solve a specific problem for them with your skillset. Having conversations is the best way to define your niche and ensure your business is relevant and valuable to them.

                                                        “DO NOT be afraid to niche”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Your whole business is in service to your target market.”

                                                        Most entrepreneurs set out to change the world with a MASSIVE goal to serve anyone and everyone they can. In theory, that sounds amazing. In reality, it not only doesn’t work, it lessens your impact. We have to define our niche in business to be able to make maximum impact on the people that we can serve.

                                                        “No one has ever niched too much. Everyone is too broad.”

                                                        In this episode, we take a look at the term “target market” and why it’s so important to have a niche in your business. Your target market is really just the people that your serving. Who resonates most deeply with the things you have to offer? Are you selling direct to consumers? Are you working one on one with clients? Are you selling services to businesses? We have to answer these questions in order to best serve the people we work with.

                                                        “When we specialize, we’re actually focusing on our genius and we can be one of the best in that category.”

                                                        If you’re talking to everyone, then you’re talking to no one. One of the most important parts of your messaging should be your ability to speak to one person. A niche is never going to be too focused. If anything, there’s a 99% chance that your niche is too broad. You might say “I help women in business”... along with the 5 million other people who claim to do the same thing. You can never be too specific, so get clear on who you can serve and learn everything about them.

                                                        “Being more specific means opening up MORE opportunity.”

                                                        When you don’t know where else to turn ASK YOUR MARKET. In today’s modern landscape of social media, we end up wasting so much of our time curating content and sharing things that don’t resonate with anyone. If you ever find yourself being frustrated with a lack of engagement, get on the phone with your ideal client. If you don’t have an ideal client, start talking to who you want to serve and see if you can solve a specific problem for them with your skillset. Having conversations is the best way to define your niche and ensure your business is relevant and valuable to them.

                                                        “DO NOT be afraid to niche”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        ad58bc8be0e20b3ffc85e54e50f3db45Mon, 30 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -040042:22falsefull5454                                                        Emotions Are Your Superpower – Why it is Time to Embrace Them in Your BusinessEmotions Are Your Superpower - Why it is Time to Embrace Them in Your Business“Our emotions are our superpower”

                                                        There’s a common misconception that emotions should stay out of the business arena. As women, emotions are one of our most powerful tools, especially when they help us communicate truth, not only to those we love but also in the business arena.

                                                         

                                                        “Our emotions actually connect us. They connect us to ourselves, they connect us to the earth, they connect us to each other. They connect us to something much much bigger than ourselves.”

                                                        In this episode, we dive deep into emotions and how to use them effectively in the business arena. When the world is dominated by masculine ideas and beliefs that emotions are wrong or inherently bad, how do we learn to embrace our emotions to really express the best of who we are?

                                                        “If women aren’t learning to come back into their emotional being, then they are not stepping fully into the space of business that we could all inhabit more authentically.”

                                                        Just like any other force or energy that moves through something, emotions need to be felt, honored and released. Suppressing our emotions has a long-term impact, reduces our ability to lead and stops us from living authentically.

                                                        “We’re so busy trying to push back and contain emotion that we are cutting ourselves off from our fullest expression and experiences of ourselves.”

                                                        When we harness the power of emotion and utilize it correctly it can fuel our success, grow our businesses, and bring about a greater impact than we ever imagined. So many women are in business to make a difference, yet they are cutting off their power and impact by suppressing their emotions. We have to learn to get better at navigating and utilizing our emotions for greater influence, reach and impact.

                                                        “When we deny our emotions in business, we are lessening our impact”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Our emotions are our superpower”

                                                        There’s a common misconception that emotions should stay out of the business arena. As women, emotions are one of our most powerful tools, especially when they help us communicate truth, not only to those we love but also in the business arena.

                                                         

                                                        “Our emotions actually connect us. They connect us to ourselves, they connect us to the earth, they connect us to each other. They connect us to something much much bigger than ourselves.”

                                                        In this episode, we dive deep into emotions and how to use them effectively in the business arena. When the world is dominated by masculine ideas and beliefs that emotions are wrong or inherently bad, how do we learn to embrace our emotions to really express the best of who we are?

                                                        “If women aren’t learning to come back into their emotional being, then they are not stepping fully into the space of business that we could all inhabit more authentically.”

                                                        Just like any other force or energy that moves through something, emotions need to be felt, honored and released. Suppressing our emotions has a long-term impact, reduces our ability to lead and stops us from living authentically.

                                                        “We’re so busy trying to push back and contain emotion that we are cutting ourselves off from our fullest expression and experiences of ourselves.”

                                                        When we harness the power of emotion and utilize it correctly it can fuel our success, grow our businesses, and bring about a greater impact than we ever imagined. So many women are in business to make a difference, yet they are cutting off their power and impact by suppressing their emotions. We have to learn to get better at navigating and utilizing our emotions for greater influence, reach and impact.

                                                        “When we deny our emotions in business, we are lessening our impact”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        1db0e4c89aa601d8e2b0483d6cadf060Mon, 23 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -040044:40falsefull5353                                                        Why it is so Important to Focus on your WHY and How you want to ContributeWhy it is so Important to Focus on your WHY and How you want to Contribute“Many of us don’t really lose the WHY, but we lose the connection to it”

                                                        When you’re running a business, it’s really easy to get lost in the details, the implementation, and day to day operations. Sometimes, we forget the WHY - Why we’re doing this in the first place, and what we really want to contribute to with the bigger picture in mind. Whether you’re a big picture person, or someone that thrives in the day to day details, you’ll find a ton of value in this episode.

                                                        “Why is it so common for us to let our WHY drift away?”

                                                        We know all too well what can happen when you let your “why” drift away. Things don’t come as naturally, and you feel the constant struggle of the day to day “hustle” that we can all so easily fall prey to. When you’re in perfect alignment with your why - you can feel the momentum begin to shift. The things you’ve been struggling to do simply seem easier and lighter. You begin to see success in the things you’re naturally gifted in and fight off feelings of burnout and self-doubt.

                                                        “When you lose connection to your why, you need to create space for yourself to get back in alignment”

                                                        Like a piece of thread, your why ties everything together. Without it, you’re going to find it extremely difficult to sustain momentum or feel like you’ve achieved any amount of success. Sometimes, it takes a conscious effort to create the space necessary to reconnect. It looks different for everyone - maybe it’s a hike at the nature center, or maybe it’s as simple as enjoying a coffee at your favorite cafe. Find out what that space is for you and learn to schedule time with yourself to reconnect to your purpose or “why”.

                                                        “Your Why has to be for more than just yourself”

                                                         As women, we naturally want to lift others up and often times deprive ourselves of the care and time that makes us most successful. In the primarily “masculine” world of business it’s especially easy to lose sight of what makes us so special. The fact that we’ve been gifted specific talents and abilities is truly an amazing thing - it’s our job to embrace it and harness the power that we have as women to make positive change and affect the people around us, both in the business arena and our lives.

                                                        “One of the ways that we contribute to the world is simply being”

                                                        “Be the Change that You want to see in the world”

                                                         “Our why doesn’t have to be associated with struggle”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “Many of us don’t really lose the WHY, but we lose the connection to it”

                                                        When you’re running a business, it’s really easy to get lost in the details, the implementation, and day to day operations. Sometimes, we forget the WHY - Why we’re doing this in the first place, and what we really want to contribute to with the bigger picture in mind. Whether you’re a big picture person, or someone that thrives in the day to day details, you’ll find a ton of value in this episode.

                                                        “Why is it so common for us to let our WHY drift away?”

                                                        We know all too well what can happen when you let your “why” drift away. Things don’t come as naturally, and you feel the constant struggle of the day to day “hustle” that we can all so easily fall prey to. When you’re in perfect alignment with your why - you can feel the momentum begin to shift. The things you’ve been struggling to do simply seem easier and lighter. You begin to see success in the things you’re naturally gifted in and fight off feelings of burnout and self-doubt.

                                                        “When you lose connection to your why, you need to create space for yourself to get back in alignment”

                                                        Like a piece of thread, your why ties everything together. Without it, you’re going to find it extremely difficult to sustain momentum or feel like you’ve achieved any amount of success. Sometimes, it takes a conscious effort to create the space necessary to reconnect. It looks different for everyone - maybe it’s a hike at the nature center, or maybe it’s as simple as enjoying a coffee at your favorite cafe. Find out what that space is for you and learn to schedule time with yourself to reconnect to your purpose or “why”.

                                                        “Your Why has to be for more than just yourself”

                                                         As women, we naturally want to lift others up and often times deprive ourselves of the care and time that makes us most successful. In the primarily “masculine” world of business it’s especially easy to lose sight of what makes us so special. The fact that we’ve been gifted specific talents and abilities is truly an amazing thing - it’s our job to embrace it and harness the power that we have as women to make positive change and affect the people around us, both in the business arena and our lives.

                                                        “One of the ways that we contribute to the world is simply being”

                                                        “Be the Change that You want to see in the world”

                                                         “Our why doesn’t have to be associated with struggle”

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        bc16d6ce57a25d6c89969473776b0516Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -040045:30falsefull5252                                                        Imposter Syndrome: What it is and How to Navigate it in Life and BusinessImposter Syndrome: What it is and How to Navigate it in Life and BusinessWelcome to episode 51 of the “Women in the Business Arena Podcast,” formerly known as, “The Liberation Lab.” In this episode we’re diving deep into “Imposter Syndrome” to explain what it is, how it can affect your life and business as well as your momentum and time.

                                                        “Where there is more vulnerability, there is a deeper sense of imposter syndrome” 

                                                        Imposter Syndrome happens to everyone at some point in the journey. Essentially, it is the feeling that you’re an “imposter” in your area of expertise and that you’re actually a fraud. Especially for those women (and men) that are putting themselves out there, or maybe have a platform where they are out in front of a lot of people. Why do we find ourselves doubting our own expertise and confidence?

                                                        “Imposter Syndrome Happens to EVERYONE”

                                                        It really comes down to a matter of value and self-worth. The root of Imposter Syndrome goes much deeper than just a blanket term - we have to “check in” with ourselves on a regular basis to see what feelings are generating these thoughts and how to navigate them in the moment.

                                                        “Self-Doubt Sabotages a Woman’s Success”

                                                        If you've struggled with feeling inadequate in your life or business, there’s a really good chance that Imposter Syndrome has taken root in some way. The good news is, you CAN beat it and we show you how in this episode.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Welcome to episode 51 of the “Women in the Business Arena Podcast,” formerly known as, “The Liberation Lab.” In this episode we’re diving deep into “Imposter Syndrome” to explain what it is, how it can affect your life and business as well as your momentum and time.

                                                        “Where there is more vulnerability, there is a deeper sense of imposter syndrome” 

                                                        Imposter Syndrome happens to everyone at some point in the journey. Essentially, it is the feeling that you’re an “imposter” in your area of expertise and that you’re actually a fraud. Especially for those women (and men) that are putting themselves out there, or maybe have a platform where they are out in front of a lot of people. Why do we find ourselves doubting our own expertise and confidence?

                                                        “Imposter Syndrome Happens to EVERYONE”

                                                        It really comes down to a matter of value and self-worth. The root of Imposter Syndrome goes much deeper than just a blanket term - we have to “check in” with ourselves on a regular basis to see what feelings are generating these thoughts and how to navigate them in the moment.

                                                        “Self-Doubt Sabotages a Woman’s Success”

                                                        If you've struggled with feeling inadequate in your life or business, there’s a really good chance that Imposter Syndrome has taken root in some way. The good news is, you CAN beat it and we show you how in this episode.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        07efeb7dbde6b3c3d1362380496e8316Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:30:00 -040042:43falsefull5151                                                        Women in the Business Arena – Why we’re Changing EVERYTHINGWomen in the Business Arena - Why we're Changing EVERYTHINGWelcome to episode 50 of the “Women in the Business Arena Podcast,” formerly known as, “The Liberation Lab.” We’re really excited to take a step into expanding the podcast and integrating it into the business even more. One of the reasons for this new approach to the show is to bring everything under one roof. We talk a lot about:

                                                        “Streamlining your business, so that you can really focus on ONE thing.”

                                                        This is really bringing everything together. Simplicity is key - our flagship coaching program “Women in the Arena” ties right in with our topics and conversations on the podcast, so we decided to simplify and integrate as much as possible to save time and energy AND make a larger impact.

                                                        “We are all about simplifying.”

                                                        In today’s episode, we’ll be diving into the ideas of simplifying by using some real world examples of how we’re structuring our businesses as well as some deep conversation with some actionable takeaways for you, our valued listener!

                                                        “When you enter the arena, you need the skills, the tools, and the preparation to succeed.”

                                                         Let’s face it, the Business Arena is NOISY. There are so many people telling us how to think, act, and be that it’s hard to distinguish what is truth and what is just noise. We have to be clear on what we want and seek out the truth that will lead us to success, not only in the business arena, but in our lives, relationships, and for our future self.

                                                         “You need to be armed with the truth before you can walk into the arena and succeed.”

                                                        It’s important to take a step back and evaluate what we really want. Do you want to make a million dollars? Do you want to make $10k per month, so that you can support your lifestyle and be home with your family every night? With more power (aka money) comes more responsibility. We need to be clear on what we want before we can achieve true success - which is different for everyone.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Welcome to episode 50 of the “Women in the Business Arena Podcast,” formerly known as, “The Liberation Lab.” We’re really excited to take a step into expanding the podcast and integrating it into the business even more. One of the reasons for this new approach to the show is to bring everything under one roof. We talk a lot about:

                                                        “Streamlining your business, so that you can really focus on ONE thing.”

                                                        This is really bringing everything together. Simplicity is key - our flagship coaching program “Women in the Arena” ties right in with our topics and conversations on the podcast, so we decided to simplify and integrate as much as possible to save time and energy AND make a larger impact.

                                                        “We are all about simplifying.”

                                                        In today’s episode, we’ll be diving into the ideas of simplifying by using some real world examples of how we’re structuring our businesses as well as some deep conversation with some actionable takeaways for you, our valued listener!

                                                        “When you enter the arena, you need the skills, the tools, and the preparation to succeed.”

                                                         Let’s face it, the Business Arena is NOISY. There are so many people telling us how to think, act, and be that it’s hard to distinguish what is truth and what is just noise. We have to be clear on what we want and seek out the truth that will lead us to success, not only in the business arena, but in our lives, relationships, and for our future self.

                                                         “You need to be armed with the truth before you can walk into the arena and succeed.”

                                                        It’s important to take a step back and evaluate what we really want. Do you want to make a million dollars? Do you want to make $10k per month, so that you can support your lifestyle and be home with your family every night? With more power (aka money) comes more responsibility. We need to be clear on what we want before we can achieve true success - which is different for everyone.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        f8bf2378b73f1bb0651ac1e26c5bd16dMon, 02 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -040039:18falsefull5050                                                        Empowering your Language for more Business SuccessEmpowering your Language for more Business Success“We have to stop playing the game and start shifting our language.”

                                                        We’ve talked before about how to look at business through a feminine lens or a masculine lens.

                                                        In this week’s episode, we're talking about language. A lot of the language you hear in business is from more of the masculine framework - things like, "killing it", “hustle", "work hard - play hard", or "the grind.” So, the question is, do we need to change the language to be more authentic in the way we operate our businesses as women?

                                                        “Language does perpetuate culture. We can keep perpetuating culture that’s already in existence, or we can create a new culture.”

                                                        Language can either build up our culture or tear it down.

                                                        Sometimes, we underestimate the power of our language. We can either use it to be inclusive or exclusive. It ultimately determines the way that people perceive us, and can have a massive impact on the influence we have.

                                                        “We need to redefine what success and getting to our goals means.”

                                                        We also have an exciting announcement!

                                                        Next week, on our 50th episode, we’re going to be giving the Liberation Lab a whole new look and feel. The Liberation Lab is changing its name to Women in the Business Arena. We’re starting a FB group to continue our amazing discussions and we’re going to be offering some training and takeaways.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        “We have to stop playing the game and start shifting our language.”

                                                        We’ve talked before about how to look at business through a feminine lens or a masculine lens.

                                                        In this week’s episode, we're talking about language. A lot of the language you hear in business is from more of the masculine framework - things like, "killing it", “hustle", "work hard - play hard", or "the grind.” So, the question is, do we need to change the language to be more authentic in the way we operate our businesses as women?

                                                        “Language does perpetuate culture. We can keep perpetuating culture that’s already in existence, or we can create a new culture.”

                                                        Language can either build up our culture or tear it down.

                                                        Sometimes, we underestimate the power of our language. We can either use it to be inclusive or exclusive. It ultimately determines the way that people perceive us, and can have a massive impact on the influence we have.

                                                        “We need to redefine what success and getting to our goals means.”

                                                        We also have an exciting announcement!

                                                        Next week, on our 50th episode, we’re going to be giving the Liberation Lab a whole new look and feel. The Liberation Lab is changing its name to Women in the Business Arena. We’re starting a FB group to continue our amazing discussions and we’re going to be offering some training and takeaways.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        3ba555b9c9b77b97f82e636a87f724baMon, 26 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -040042:06falsefull4949                                                        How to find the RIGHT Support for you and your Business when you really Need itHow to find the RIGHT Support for you and your Business when you really Need itI see a lot of women get stuck in their business or get to a point where they really need more support.

                                                        The question is how do you decide and discern what kind of support you need to get you to the next level in your business or to get you unstuck.

                                                        Will talking to a friend help, or do you need an expert?

                                                        Is it better to do an online course or a longer coaching program?

                                                        If you have ever been burned by an expert or struggled to decide what kind of support you need…this is a great episode for you. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        I see a lot of women get stuck in their business or get to a point where they really need more support.

                                                        The question is how do you decide and discern what kind of support you need to get you to the next level in your business or to get you unstuck.

                                                        Will talking to a friend help, or do you need an expert?

                                                        Is it better to do an online course or a longer coaching program?

                                                        If you have ever been burned by an expert or struggled to decide what kind of support you need…this is a great episode for you. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        35e71d27ee7f0d5f949cacb7abe9045cMon, 19 Mar 2018 06:03:00 -040051:15falsefull4848                                                        How do you Succeed in an Oversaturated Marketplace?How do you Succeed in an Oversaturated Marketplace?Are there some industries that are flooded and over-saturated with new businesses?

                                                        And if there are, what do we do about it so that we can succeed?

                                                        What does demand in these industries really look like when we have so much supply?

                                                        Sonya and Laura dive into this topic and talk about ways that you can navigate this in your business right now. We also explore what we believe needs to happen down the road for more businesses to succeed.

                                                        If you in a busy industry with lots of competition, this is an episode for you. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Are there some industries that are flooded and over-saturated with new businesses?

                                                        And if there are, what do we do about it so that we can succeed?

                                                        What does demand in these industries really look like when we have so much supply?

                                                        Sonya and Laura dive into this topic and talk about ways that you can navigate this in your business right now. We also explore what we believe needs to happen down the road for more businesses to succeed.

                                                        If you in a busy industry with lots of competition, this is an episode for you. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        b7d5ba44b80608ccb5dedffcfcede206Mon, 12 Mar 2018 06:22:00 -040039:21falsefull4747                                                        How do you Re-Define Yourself and Truly Step into Who You are NowHow do you Re-Define Yourself and Truly Step into Who You are NowToday we wanted to dive into the topic of re-definition.

                                                        How do we shift the old definitions that we carry around but are no longer serving us?

                                                        Those definitions that are self-limiting. I think a lot of women get stuck in an old definition of themselves, whether it was a time they failed or made bad decisions, instead of stepping into and owning who they are now.

                                                        I believe we are a new person each and every day. There are always micro growths.

                                                        This can be an emotional topic, but I think it is a key to helping all of us reach greater success. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Today we wanted to dive into the topic of re-definition.

                                                        How do we shift the old definitions that we carry around but are no longer serving us?

                                                        Those definitions that are self-limiting. I think a lot of women get stuck in an old definition of themselves, whether it was a time they failed or made bad decisions, instead of stepping into and owning who they are now.

                                                        I believe we are a new person each and every day. There are always micro growths.

                                                        This can be an emotional topic, but I think it is a key to helping all of us reach greater success. 

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        5d8b8a85bb065c07324d8d57016573e9Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:04:00 -040042:21falsefull4646                                                        Can you Bypass the Hardship of Business and still have Sustainable Success?Can you Bypass the Hardship of Business and still have Sustainable Success?So many business owners have their rose-colored glasses on until…the hardship of business smacks them in the face. 

                                                        I have seen over the years a trend towards this idea of doing what you love, and if you do, everything will come easily.

                                                        Everyone wants it to be easy, so Laura and I decided we would tackle this question in today’s episode: Can you bypass the hardship of running a business and still create a business that is successful and sustainable? 

                                                        Can you shortcut the process and still get what you really want?

                                                        This is a great exploration and I am not going to tell you our conclusion, you have to listen.

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                                                        ]]>                                                        So many business owners have their rose-colored glasses on until…the hardship of business smacks them in the face. 

                                                        I have seen over the years a trend towards this idea of doing what you love, and if you do, everything will come easily.

                                                        Everyone wants it to be easy, so Laura and I decided we would tackle this question in today’s episode: Can you bypass the hardship of running a business and still create a business that is successful and sustainable? 

                                                        Can you shortcut the process and still get what you really want?

                                                        This is a great exploration and I am not going to tell you our conclusion, you have to listen.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        d9b87d89950a9ba1de2ec5ca9fb5858dMon, 26 Feb 2018 02:18:00 -040049:09falsefull4545                                                        Some Strategies to Deal with Life as it Keeps Coming at YouSome Strategies to Deal with Life as it Keeps Coming at YouMost people are hoping for greener pastures.

                                                        There is some idea that eventually life will smooth out, money will flow easily, and we eventually achieve balance, ease and freedom, but what happens when life doesn’t seem to stop coming at you.

                                                        How do we navigate business, when our life seems to keep getting in the way?

                                                        From Laura and I’s experience, life never stops coming at you, so to succeed and find liberation we have to learn to embrace it.

                                                        This episode is all about how to handle your day-to-day life challenges and succeed, despite it. This will change how you view the struggle. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Most people are hoping for greener pastures.

                                                        There is some idea that eventually life will smooth out, money will flow easily, and we eventually achieve balance, ease and freedom, but what happens when life doesn’t seem to stop coming at you.

                                                        How do we navigate business, when our life seems to keep getting in the way?

                                                        From Laura and I’s experience, life never stops coming at you, so to succeed and find liberation we have to learn to embrace it.

                                                        This episode is all about how to handle your day-to-day life challenges and succeed, despite it. This will change how you view the struggle. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        333ef1d9e29a570153fd1242e556be7dMon, 19 Feb 2018 05:12:00 -040048:31falsefull4444                                                        Focusing on the ONE Thing to Streamline your Business for SuccessFocusing on the ONE Thing to Streamline your Business for SuccessI believe it is really important to focus on ONE thing.

                                                        In today’s world, most business owners are doing multiple things, businesses, ventures, projects and because of this, they are diminishing their impact and income.

                                                        Focusing on multiple things means it will be even harder to achieve freedom and fulfillment. Laura and I explore what it means to focus on ONE thing.

                                                        We dive into how important it is to know what your one thing is and to stay in your lane. This is a powerful episode you don’t want to miss. 

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                                                        ]]>                                                        I believe it is really important to focus on ONE thing.

                                                        In today’s world, most business owners are doing multiple things, businesses, ventures, projects and because of this, they are diminishing their impact and income.

                                                        Focusing on multiple things means it will be even harder to achieve freedom and fulfillment. Laura and I explore what it means to focus on ONE thing.

                                                        We dive into how important it is to know what your one thing is and to stay in your lane. This is a powerful episode you don’t want to miss. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        8e23ddf555d7da55496acbb05ff25253Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:19:00 -040050:49falsefull4343                                                        Marketing & Sales: the Truth about How they really Impact your BusinessMarketing & Sales: the Truth about How they really Impact your BusinessToday, we are finally diving into the topics of marketing and sales.

                                                        We spend a lot of time talking about the inner aspects of succeeding in business, but we can’t talk about liberation in business without addressing two key components to success: marketing and sales. Most business owners are obsessed with marketing, whether it is avoiding it, spending all their time doing it or just worrying about it.

                                                        We talk about the difference between marketing and sales and why focusing on marketing can be the downfall for many women in business. There are so many threads we can pull from this episode, but it is a great overview of my philosophy on marketing and sales. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Today, we are finally diving into the topics of marketing and sales.

                                                        We spend a lot of time talking about the inner aspects of succeeding in business, but we can’t talk about liberation in business without addressing two key components to success: marketing and sales. Most business owners are obsessed with marketing, whether it is avoiding it, spending all their time doing it or just worrying about it.

                                                        We talk about the difference between marketing and sales and why focusing on marketing can be the downfall for many women in business. There are so many threads we can pull from this episode, but it is a great overview of my philosophy on marketing and sales. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        e5103444dfff76f11f51dceea38b293bMon, 05 Feb 2018 01:07:00 -040053:13falsefull4242                                                        Why we Need to Re-Balance the Books from Giving to ReceivingWhy we Need to Re-Balance the Books from Giving to ReceivingToo many women are constantly giving to others, moving around other’s needs, and sacrificing their well being for the well being of others.

                                                        We need to re-balance the books on giving and receiving. This is a really relevant and vulnerable topic for me right now and I share some of my experiences and realizations as I am integrating this in my own life.

                                                        Someone actually told me that I need to learn to take more than I give and this was a very uncomfortable idea for me, so I decided to bring it into an episode.

                                                        If you have a bank full of credit because you have spent your life giving to others, this is a good episode for you.

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                                                        ]]>                                                        Too many women are constantly giving to others, moving around other’s needs, and sacrificing their well being for the well being of others.

                                                        We need to re-balance the books on giving and receiving. This is a really relevant and vulnerable topic for me right now and I share some of my experiences and realizations as I am integrating this in my own life.

                                                        Someone actually told me that I need to learn to take more than I give and this was a very uncomfortable idea for me, so I decided to bring it into an episode.

                                                        If you have a bank full of credit because you have spent your life giving to others, this is a good episode for you.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        e19953956864add1b33bc846eda5a9b3Sun, 28 Jan 2018 23:45:00 -040045:59falsefull4141                                                        Aligning our Business with our Strengths and Gifts (i.e. our Essential Self)Aligning our Business with our Strengths and Gifts (i.e. our Essential Self)This week we wanted to pull on a previous thread. We had a request to talk a little bit more about how to align our businesses with our essential selves.

                                                        This is a core topic in the work that I do because the more alignment we create with our natural gifts and strengths, the more ease, balance and success we can create in our business.

                                                        Of course, before we can align our business with our authentic self, we have to know what that self looks like.…not the one we have been for others, or the self we have taken on to survive, but the wise, whole and intuitive self we were born with. Yes, this week we get a little spiritual.

                                                        This is a deep dive but a rewarding one.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        This week we wanted to pull on a previous thread. We had a request to talk a little bit more about how to align our businesses with our essential selves.

                                                        This is a core topic in the work that I do because the more alignment we create with our natural gifts and strengths, the more ease, balance and success we can create in our business.

                                                        Of course, before we can align our business with our authentic self, we have to know what that self looks like.…not the one we have been for others, or the self we have taken on to survive, but the wise, whole and intuitive self we were born with. Yes, this week we get a little spiritual.

                                                        This is a deep dive but a rewarding one.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        f957f002d0bd3b29ebac3664136ad876Mon, 22 Jan 2018 02:53:00 -040052:20falsefull4040                                                        Why Women have to Stop Moving for Anyone but ThemselvesWhy Women have to Stop Moving for Anyone but ThemselvesWomen for centuries have been moving out of their own alignment, out of their own gifts and intuition, in order to accommodate others and to succeed in a very patriarchal world.

                                                        I have definitely seen this as a theme in business. So many women are exhausting themselves trying to run their business out of alignment with themselves.

                                                        I decided a long time ago that I was done moving for anyone else, but recently it is something I have been thinking about a lot more. This is really the core of my mission…I want to provide a path for women to trust themselves, to honor their unique gifts and to learn to STOP MOVING.

                                                        This is probably hands down my favorite episode so far.

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                                                        ]]>                                                        Women for centuries have been moving out of their own alignment, out of their own gifts and intuition, in order to accommodate others and to succeed in a very patriarchal world.

                                                        I have definitely seen this as a theme in business. So many women are exhausting themselves trying to run their business out of alignment with themselves.

                                                        I decided a long time ago that I was done moving for anyone else, but recently it is something I have been thinking about a lot more. This is really the core of my mission…I want to provide a path for women to trust themselves, to honor their unique gifts and to learn to STOP MOVING.

                                                        This is probably hands down my favorite episode so far.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        46f242a9306a918146861a983e4ebbe7Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:12:00 -040048:22falsefull3939                                                        Subtracting Rather than Adding to our Lives this YearSubtracting Rather than Adding to our Lives this YearSo as we move into the new year, everyone is thinking about goals and resolutions, and it is a great time to do that, but today we wanted to look at it from a different viewpoint.

                                                        Most people look at what else they want to create, adding another layer of to-dos to their already busy plate. We wanted to look at how you could frame your goals and resolutions from what you can subtract out of your life this year.

                                                        What could you let go of, disengage from and erase from your life that would give you more freedom, joy and space?

                                                        This episode caused both of us to re-evaluate what we want to create this year from the perspective of subtraction. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        So as we move into the new year, everyone is thinking about goals and resolutions, and it is a great time to do that, but today we wanted to look at it from a different viewpoint.

                                                        Most people look at what else they want to create, adding another layer of to-dos to their already busy plate. We wanted to look at how you could frame your goals and resolutions from what you can subtract out of your life this year.

                                                        What could you let go of, disengage from and erase from your life that would give you more freedom, joy and space?

                                                        This episode caused both of us to re-evaluate what we want to create this year from the perspective of subtraction. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        4c71e72d9b49a6c07ce228a090947f33Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:01:00 -040048:36falsefull3838                                                        Redefining Balance so we can Navigate our Life and Business More EffectivelyRedefining Balance so we can Navigate our Life and Business More EffectivelyWe wanted to dive into the juicy topic of balance. There is so much talk, both positive and negative around work/life balance.

                                                        Everyone is either trying to achieve more balance in their lives or rejecting the idea of balance completely. I actually think it is time to re-define what balance for ourselves.

                                                        Imbalance leads to exhaustion, overwhelm and struggle. So today, Laura and I are talking about how to find more balance.

                                                        We also veer into the topic of the masculine and feminine and some perspective on the imbalance we perceive in the world.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        We wanted to dive into the juicy topic of balance. There is so much talk, both positive and negative around work/life balance.

                                                        Everyone is either trying to achieve more balance in their lives or rejecting the idea of balance completely. I actually think it is time to re-define what balance for ourselves.

                                                        Imbalance leads to exhaustion, overwhelm and struggle. So today, Laura and I are talking about how to find more balance.

                                                        We also veer into the topic of the masculine and feminine and some perspective on the imbalance we perceive in the world.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        1358b20d8c879336cec4b429744235abSun, 31 Dec 2017 23:32:00 -040050:50falsefull3737                                                        Beyond Time Management: How we can Shift our Perception of TimeBeyond Time Management: How we can Shift our Perception of TimeToday, we are tackling the topic of time. This is not just a tongue twister, but one of the biggest issues that women in business are struggling with.

                                                        I don’t know a single person that feels like they have enough time. There is a lot of talk about time management, but we also wanted to explore our perception around time.

                                                        How do we shift the way we see time?

                                                        How do we get back on top of our time?

                                                        This is a great episode as we approach the holidays and the end of year. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Today, we are tackling the topic of time. This is not just a tongue twister, but one of the biggest issues that women in business are struggling with.

                                                        I don’t know a single person that feels like they have enough time. There is a lot of talk about time management, but we also wanted to explore our perception around time.

                                                        How do we shift the way we see time?

                                                        How do we get back on top of our time?

                                                        This is a great episode as we approach the holidays and the end of year. 

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                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        43cbc48fc8c77f4ed0effe38c89bdc9bSun, 24 Dec 2017 23:35:00 -040050:31falsefull3636                                                        Looking at Business from a Feminine Lens (Part 2)Looking at Business from a Feminine Lens (Part 2)Last week we dove into the topic of looking at business from a feminine lens. We felt that there was so much more to discuss, so we are tackling part 2 today.

                                                        The business world is dominated by a masculine lens. The practices, structures and philosophies are all masculine. I have seen women contort themselves to fit into these structures instead of feeling like they can operate their business in a way that is more authentic to themselves.

                                                        What does operating in a feminine way even mean?

                                                        Check out this episode for some reference points and resources.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Last week we dove into the topic of looking at business from a feminine lens. We felt that there was so much more to discuss, so we are tackling part 2 today.

                                                        The business world is dominated by a masculine lens. The practices, structures and philosophies are all masculine. I have seen women contort themselves to fit into these structures instead of feeling like they can operate their business in a way that is more authentic to themselves.

                                                        What does operating in a feminine way even mean?

                                                        Check out this episode for some reference points and resources.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        cef9e9cd0be3a48e2c0f7e0066241989Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:51:00 -040048:49falsefull3535                                                        Looking at Business from a Feminine Lens (Part 1)Looking at Business from a Feminine Lens (Part 1)Let’s be honest, the business world is dominated by a masculine lens.

                                                        The practices, structures and philosophies are all masculine. I have seen women contort themselves to fit into these structures instead of feeling like they can operate their business in a way that is authentic to themselves.

                                                        So today, we are exploring what it is like to look at business through a feminine lens.

                                                        This is Part 1 and we will offer a Part 2 next week. This is a big topic, but one that is important for our success.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Let’s be honest, the business world is dominated by a masculine lens.

                                                        The practices, structures and philosophies are all masculine. I have seen women contort themselves to fit into these structures instead of feeling like they can operate their business in a way that is authentic to themselves.

                                                        So today, we are exploring what it is like to look at business through a feminine lens.

                                                        This is Part 1 and we will offer a Part 2 next week. This is a big topic, but one that is important for our success.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        6158209067436d3c060f8362209f6667Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:26:00 -040041:13falsefull3434                                                        When your Life Partner is not Backing you up in your BusinessWhen your Life Partner is not Backing you up in your BusinessI see a lot of women struggling with their life partners around their business.

                                                        What do we do when our partners are not backing us up in our business?

                                                        We can try to create alignment as much as possible, but when that doesn’t work, what do we do? 

                                                        We talk about this topic from all sides because honestly, having a business is a family affair.

                                                        We also talk about how important it is to stay in integrity with yourself and trust yourself even when your partner is pulling you in a different direction.

                                                        This is a powerful episode and we barely brushed the surface of this topic. 

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                                                        ]]>                                                        I see a lot of women struggling with their life partners around their business.

                                                        What do we do when our partners are not backing us up in our business?

                                                        We can try to create alignment as much as possible, but when that doesn’t work, what do we do? 

                                                        We talk about this topic from all sides because honestly, having a business is a family affair.

                                                        We also talk about how important it is to stay in integrity with yourself and trust yourself even when your partner is pulling you in a different direction.

                                                        This is a powerful episode and we barely brushed the surface of this topic. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        75d8d8e07987c70826abe07c21f27935Sun, 03 Dec 2017 23:23:00 -040047:00falsefull3333                                                        Busting Business Myths and Fairy Tales so you can really Achieve SuccessBusting Business Myths and Fairy Tales so you can really Achieve SuccessMyths and fairy tales about how to succeed in business are rampant in the marketing world and in social media.

                                                        Today, we are bringing to light the mythical creatures that roam in the business forest so you can avoid these beasts and create a sustainable and successful business. Some of the fairy tale stories we cover are overnight success, passive income and oh how easy it is to succeed in business.

                                                        Sadly, we have all bought into the fairy tales at one time or another. What we really want to communicate in this episode is that in order to really succeed in business and experience liberation we need to embrace the truth.

                                                        This is a fun and liberating episode.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Myths and fairy tales about how to succeed in business are rampant in the marketing world and in social media.

                                                        Today, we are bringing to light the mythical creatures that roam in the business forest so you can avoid these beasts and create a sustainable and successful business. Some of the fairy tale stories we cover are overnight success, passive income and oh how easy it is to succeed in business.

                                                        Sadly, we have all bought into the fairy tales at one time or another. What we really want to communicate in this episode is that in order to really succeed in business and experience liberation we need to embrace the truth.

                                                        This is a fun and liberating episode.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        acd82923ad3903cf7d670bf20228b539Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:12:00 -040050:19falsefull3232                                                        Mother’s Guilt or Carer’s Guilt: How we Find the Balance Between all of Things we LoveMother’s Guilt or Carer’s Guilt: How we Find the Balance Between all of Things we LoveAs women, we are often juggling different care roles and as mother’s we have a particular challenge with navigating motherhood and business.

                                                        Today we wanted to talk about mother’s guilt or carer’s guilt and the way we can often feel torn by not having enough time or energy to give to everyone and everything we care about.

                                                        As business owners, most of us love our businesses, but we also love our family, hobbies or the parts of lives that pull us in a different direction.

                                                        We talk about some of our experiences in this area and some strategies for making it easier to balance our work and lives. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        As women, we are often juggling different care roles and as mother’s we have a particular challenge with navigating motherhood and business.

                                                        Today we wanted to talk about mother’s guilt or carer’s guilt and the way we can often feel torn by not having enough time or energy to give to everyone and everything we care about.

                                                        As business owners, most of us love our businesses, but we also love our family, hobbies or the parts of lives that pull us in a different direction.

                                                        We talk about some of our experiences in this area and some strategies for making it easier to balance our work and lives. 

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        68c922c5fb27fbd6db9cc16425323b7cMon, 20 Nov 2017 00:09:00 -040042:27falsefull3131                                                        Keeping up the Momentum in your Business as we Approach the End of the YearKeeping up the Momentum in your Business as we Approach the End of the YearIt is that time of year when so many business owners start losing momentum as they move into the holidays.

                                                        So today we wanted to talk about some perspectives and strategies on how to keep your momentum moving in your business through the holidays so you can start off the new year right.

                                                        What happens with so many business owners is they start slowing down now, lose attention and energy moving into the holidays. By the time they are back in their business in the new year it takes ages to get results.

                                                        We talk about why our energy in our business matters and we can’t afford to check out for months at a time without it seriously impacting our business.

                                                        We are NOT talking about pushing through, but instead being very mindful and strategic for the next few months.

                                                        This is an important and relatable episode for all business owners.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        It is that time of year when so many business owners start losing momentum as they move into the holidays.

                                                        So today we wanted to talk about some perspectives and strategies on how to keep your momentum moving in your business through the holidays so you can start off the new year right.

                                                        What happens with so many business owners is they start slowing down now, lose attention and energy moving into the holidays. By the time they are back in their business in the new year it takes ages to get results.

                                                        We talk about why our energy in our business matters and we can’t afford to check out for months at a time without it seriously impacting our business.

                                                        We are NOT talking about pushing through, but instead being very mindful and strategic for the next few months.

                                                        This is an important and relatable episode for all business owners.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        356e7591c70836bc5b40cbe4a4d5be9aSun, 12 Nov 2017 23:15:00 -040040:16falsefull3030                                                        Stabilizing your Business by Stripping Back to the EssentialsStabilizing your Business by Stripping Back to the EssentialsIt is so important to stabilize your business before you focus on growth.

                                                        In this episode, I am talking about stabilizing your business by stripping it back to the basics. In my experience, too many women are trying to grow or scale an unstable business.

                                                        Ultimately, this doesn’t work, so either they don’t end up growing their business or their business falls like a house of cards.

                                                        We talk about what it looks like and feels like to have a stable business. Our talk leads into some great conversation around not just business but learning to align our business with our essential self.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        It is so important to stabilize your business before you focus on growth.

                                                        In this episode, I am talking about stabilizing your business by stripping it back to the basics. In my experience, too many women are trying to grow or scale an unstable business.

                                                        Ultimately, this doesn’t work, so either they don’t end up growing their business or their business falls like a house of cards.

                                                        We talk about what it looks like and feels like to have a stable business. Our talk leads into some great conversation around not just business but learning to align our business with our essential self.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        a731be524b4e0d733e727cfdbb5fe466Sun, 05 Nov 2017 20:30:00 -040049:19falsefull2929                                                        Why Profit Comes Before ImpactWhy Profit Comes Before ImpactIn today’s episode, we wanted to pull a thread on another one of our episodes around money.

                                                        We have talked about investing in your business and valuing yourself, but today we wanted to talk about profit and specifically why profit comes before impact. Many women including myself are focused on impact.

                                                        We want to change the world, support others and really contribute to the lives around us. We often struggle to tie in the importance of profit to our impact equation. Women can do some much in the world when we are in power and that includes financial power.

                                                        This is a good conversation around why we need to be focused on making a profit in our businesses.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        In today’s episode, we wanted to pull a thread on another one of our episodes around money.

                                                        We have talked about investing in your business and valuing yourself, but today we wanted to talk about profit and specifically why profit comes before impact. Many women including myself are focused on impact.

                                                        We want to change the world, support others and really contribute to the lives around us. We often struggle to tie in the importance of profit to our impact equation. Women can do some much in the world when we are in power and that includes financial power.

                                                        This is a good conversation around why we need to be focused on making a profit in our businesses.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        b206f4adc3d0dd394b2f0b354e13a789Sun, 29 Oct 2017 21:55:00 -040042:15falsefull2828                                                        Managing your Energy when Business is IntenseManaging your Energy when Business is IntenseHow well do you manage your energy?

                                                        In today’s episode, we are looking at how to manage your energy at the same time you are trying to manage a business, because let’s be honest, sometimes running a business is intense and we feel exhausted.

                                                        Laura and I talk about the difference between the times we just feel tired because we are busy, but everything is great, and other times when exhaustion is a sign that something in our business isn’t working.

                                                        I believe energy is our most precious resource, without it, you can not run your business. In order to manage your energy effectively, you have to do it deliberately.

                                                        It is so much better if you have a plan instead of waiting till your resources are depleted.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        How well do you manage your energy?

                                                        In today’s episode, we are looking at how to manage your energy at the same time you are trying to manage a business, because let’s be honest, sometimes running a business is intense and we feel exhausted.

                                                        Laura and I talk about the difference between the times we just feel tired because we are busy, but everything is great, and other times when exhaustion is a sign that something in our business isn’t working.

                                                        I believe energy is our most precious resource, without it, you can not run your business. In order to manage your energy effectively, you have to do it deliberately.

                                                        It is so much better if you have a plan instead of waiting till your resources are depleted.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        303d2f78dd3da911ca2bf6e20cdf9b97Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:30:00 -040048:20falsefull2727                                                        Embracing Imperfection, Failure, and Skill-BuildingEmbracing Imperfection, Failure, and Skill-BuildingToday, we wanted to talk about perfectionism and really look at it from two points of view:

                                                        • How we as business owners get stuck in perfectionism when we are trying to serve our clients.
                                                        • How we expect perfectionism with our own mentors and the people in our lives who support our journey.

                                                        We as business owners can get stuck in the loop of trying to be perfect and give our all to our clients, but we are human and sometimes we make mistakes.

                                                        So what do we do when we make a mistake as a business owner?

                                                        How do we own it and move through it?

                                                        On the other hand, we are all responsible for perpetuating this struggle with perfectionism because we still expect the people we are paying for services to not make mistakes.

                                                        The true path to success requires us to embrace imperfection, failure and skill-building. This is a real conversation about our humanity and transparency.

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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Today, we wanted to talk about perfectionism and really look at it from two points of view:

                                                        • How we as business owners get stuck in perfectionism when we are trying to serve our clients.
                                                        • How we expect perfectionism with our own mentors and the people in our lives who support our journey.

                                                        We as business owners can get stuck in the loop of trying to be perfect and give our all to our clients, but we are human and sometimes we make mistakes.

                                                        So what do we do when we make a mistake as a business owner?

                                                        How do we own it and move through it?

                                                        On the other hand, we are all responsible for perpetuating this struggle with perfectionism because we still expect the people we are paying for services to not make mistakes.

                                                        The true path to success requires us to embrace imperfection, failure and skill-building. This is a real conversation about our humanity and transparency.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        492a8035c13cb74fec34da8931ce94beSun, 15 Oct 2017 22:50:00 -040043:58falsefull2626                                                        Competition, Collaboration and Why we have to Own our PowerCompetition, Collaboration and Why we have to Own our PowerWe thought it was time to talk about competition and collaboration.

                                                        When women are still struggling for equality in the world, why are we keeping each other and ourselves down with competition and comparison?

                                                        We rip off the surface idea that competition is a shameful thing and talk about why all women can hit these feelings from time to time.

                                                        We actually explore WHY feelings of competitiveness, jealousy and insecurity can come up, and what we can do to navigate them in our business and life. I talk about why getting clear about your lane is one of the most important things you can do.

                                                        When we handle our own feelings, collaboration over competition comes naturally and we can pull all women up.

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                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        We thought it was time to talk about competition and collaboration.

                                                        When women are still struggling for equality in the world, why are we keeping each other and ourselves down with competition and comparison?

                                                        We rip off the surface idea that competition is a shameful thing and talk about why all women can hit these feelings from time to time.

                                                        We actually explore WHY feelings of competitiveness, jealousy and insecurity can come up, and what we can do to navigate them in our business and life. I talk about why getting clear about your lane is one of the most important things you can do.

                                                        When we handle our own feelings, collaboration over competition comes naturally and we can pull all women up.

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                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        0b24fdc6ba88de8603106db510eddbbbSun, 08 Oct 2017 22:46:00 -040056:41falsefull2525                                                        Let’s Talk Money: Investing, Value and the Money MindsetLet’s Talk Money: Investing, Value and the Money MindsetToday, we wanted to explore the topic of money: specifically looking at value, investing in your business and the money mindset.

                                                        In my experience, women are often uncomfortable talking about money, especially when they are in business for themselves.

                                                        In your own business, money can feel like it is directly tied to your value. What I have seen over the last two decades of working with women is that income, pricing and the way someone invests or doesn’t invest in their business is a reflection of where someone is with their value.

                                                        So how do we shift our money mindset, invest more in ourselves and recognize our value?

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Today, we wanted to explore the topic of money: specifically looking at value, investing in your business and the money mindset.

                                                        In my experience, women are often uncomfortable talking about money, especially when they are in business for themselves.

                                                        In your own business, money can feel like it is directly tied to your value. What I have seen over the last two decades of working with women is that income, pricing and the way someone invests or doesn’t invest in their business is a reflection of where someone is with their value.

                                                        So how do we shift our money mindset, invest more in ourselves and recognize our value?

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        051d523ee493652b8db17ae0c01155c0Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:32:00 -040055:13falsefull2424                                                        How to Know when YOU have Outgrown your BusinessHow to Know when YOU have Outgrown your BusinessToday, we wanted to talk about how to know when it is time to walk away from your business.

                                                        Can we get to a time in our business when it is clipping our wings and stopping us from having more liberation?

                                                        There is a lot out there about launching or growing a business, but not many people are talking about when it is time to let go. So many women I know are determined to make it work regardless of how they feel, but sometimes there isn’t a light at the end of the tunnel.

                                                        This is a great episode no matter where you are in your journey, because either it will reinforce your wisdom that you are on the right track, or give you permission to let go of one direction to find another one that will bring more liberation.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
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                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Today, we wanted to talk about how to know when it is time to walk away from your business.

                                                        Can we get to a time in our business when it is clipping our wings and stopping us from having more liberation?

                                                        There is a lot out there about launching or growing a business, but not many people are talking about when it is time to let go. So many women I know are determined to make it work regardless of how they feel, but sometimes there isn’t a light at the end of the tunnel.

                                                        This is a great episode no matter where you are in your journey, because either it will reinforce your wisdom that you are on the right track, or give you permission to let go of one direction to find another one that will bring more liberation.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        08a13938cd6b4a38436d70037079614cMon, 25 Sep 2017 06:29:00 -040046:57falsefull2323                                                        Empowering Yourself First Before you Focus on Empowering OthersEmpowering Yourself First Before you Focus on Empowering OthersToday we are talking about putting our empowerment oxygen mask on first before we help those around us.

                                                        This doesn’t mean that we have to be perfect, but that we are putting our own inner work first. The real work of empowerment is deep work, it is vulnerable work and sometimes we use helping others as a distraction to avoid working on ourselves.

                                                        To feel empowered means that you feel in control of your life, but where do you still feel out of control?

                                                        This is an episode that explores the real work of empowerment and how we all can have more impact in the world around us.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

                                                        ]]>                                                        Today we are talking about putting our empowerment oxygen mask on first before we help those around us.

                                                        This doesn’t mean that we have to be perfect, but that we are putting our own inner work first. The real work of empowerment is deep work, it is vulnerable work and sometimes we use helping others as a distraction to avoid working on ourselves.

                                                        To feel empowered means that you feel in control of your life, but where do you still feel out of control?

                                                        This is an episode that explores the real work of empowerment and how we all can have more impact in the world around us.

                                                        Find More Support For Women In Business:

                                                        1. For more episodes + information about the podcast & the hosts, visit www.womeninthebusinessarena.com
                                                        2. Love the podcast? Sign up for weekly emails! You get weekly contemplations & new Reclaiming Ourselves podcast episodes every week straight into your inbox. Sign up here. 
                                                        3. For more information about Sonya’s other podcasts & podcast courses, click here.  

                                                        Thank you for being you. We are so honored to have you as a listener!

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