Bright Life Podcast
By Jessica Johnson
Whether you’re currently rocking the 9 to 5, looking to start your own business, building a side hustle, or are an entrepreneur yourself, this podcast will give you simple tips and tricks to find more inspiration, fulfillment, joyfulness, and gratitude every step of the way.
Your host Jessica Johnson is a multi-six-figure business owner, a digital nomad, and a self-development junkie who shares her behind the scenes, lessons learned, productivity tips, goal setting, positive encouragement, and inspiration about embracing a growth mindset, fueling healthy habits, and creating the life of your dreams.
New episodes are released every Thursday so you can listen in the car, on a walk, or on your commute — and leave every episode feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to take on your day in a brighter light.
Bright Life PodcastJul 22, 2021
158. What Brings You Back to Health
"You can tell a creature's natural habitat by what brings it back to health."
Take a fish out of water, and it's not going to last long. Ask a bird to stay land-bound, and it's going to lose its song. But put those creatures in their most natural environments, and you'll see healthy, thriving creatures. The truth is, you're not so far from nature yourself.
Nature gives us ALL clues about where we are meant to be in our careers, relationships, habits, and thoughts, by what brings us our greatest energy, strength, vitality, and health. Listen to this episode to identify what that looks like for you, just as you could with other creature of nature!
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157. Redirection is Protection: Finding Hope Behind Closed Doors
No one LIKES to experience a closed door in relationships, business, health, or any other area... but the truth is, these closed doors are just as valuable as the open ones. Listen to this episode for a fresh perspective on closed doors that will give you more peace, hope, and encouragement for any you're running up against.
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156. How to Let Go of Perfectionism When Doing Something New
If you're starting something new—whether launching a podcast, writing a book, or taking up space in the weight room—this episode is for you. If you've ever looked at your creation and wondered why it's not as strong as what you picture in your head, or even wanted to hide your first draft from the world, learn why this is something ALL creative people go through and why you should absolutely keep going.
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155. Shake Off the Fear of Worst-Case Scenario
If you have something you want to do but your brain jumps to worst-case scenario, listen to this episode for ways to reframe those thoughts. You'll come away feeling more confident that you can handle whatever happens, inspired by what COULD go right, and at peace taking a chance.
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154. What Is Your Soul Here to Learn?
We all have different ideas about why we're here. One of mine is that our souls are here to learn or evolve in some way. In this episode, we discuss how to identify what lessons your soul may be here to learn, how to give yourself more grace as a student who's never done this before, and how to play a bigger game if these lessons are, in fact, part of why you're here and what you're meant to do. 💛
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153. Does It Really Matter if It Takes 5 Years to Reach Your Dream?
If you're building a business, working on a health goal, or reaching for any other dream — but wondering why it's taking so long and how everyone else seems to get there faster — this episode is for you! Listen for a few questions to ask yourself to make sure you're building the RIGHT dream, release the PRESSURE of the timeline, and feel more trust in the timing of YOUR journey.
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152. You Are the Only One of You Who Will Ever Exist
You've probably heard before that there's only one of you... but have you ever REALLY taken that in? There has never been — and will never be — another one of you, in ALL of human history.
If you've ever doubted what makes you special, whether the world really needs what's on your heart to share, or whether you have anything different to bring to the table... listen to this episode. You'll feel empowered and reignited in seeing yourself as the one-in-a-billion magic you are.
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151. Tapping Into Your Creative Potential
If you ever feel like it's too late for you to learn something new or go for what you really want, listen to this episode for a reframe that I learned from a few movie masters in New Zealand. The next time you feel bored, uninspired, or unremarkable, I hope it inspires you to see the world (and yourself) again with fresh eyes.
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150. How to Become More Confident Feat. Jess Clerke
Guest Jess Clerke is a confidence coach, podcaster, and keynote speaker. She is here to help you shine your light and use your voice more confidently. Listen to this episode to hear:
- Her favorite tips to boost your confidence for free
- What the Year of Confidence is and how you can borrow it
- A few things women do that strip their confidence
- One thing she wishes more women knew about confidence
- The unexpected way to find more confidence
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Connect with Jess Clerke:
- Jess Clerke Website
- Jess Clerke Instagram
- Jess Clerke Podcast: Self(ish) Confidence
- Self(Ish) Confidence Instagram
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149. Finding Purpose in What You're Going Through
If you're in a harder season, this episode touches on one way to find more meaning and purpose in whatever you're going through.
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148. Creating More Moments That Bring You to [Happy] Tears
Think fast—what's one of the BEST feelings in life? For me, it's those moments that pause time and make your eyes tear up with fullness and gratitude for your life. And, it's often due to simple moments that don't require life to be perfect or cost a thing... so why don't we actively create more of them in our life?
In this episode, you'll learn HOW to create your list of the activities that bring you to tears (in the best way) so you can always find your way back yourself, know what inspires you, and know how to create a life full of it.
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147. Who Is the Version of You Who Already Has Your Dream?
Whether you have a health, business, or relationship goal, imagine the version of you who ALREADY has that dream. What's she like? What does she do, think about, let go of, and focus on? Chances are, she has some different habits, beliefs, and systems than you have today, which is what has helped her finally achieve that dream. Listen to this episode to get clear on who that version of you is, learn how to identify what she is doing differently (that you can implement today), and how to become the woman with your dream even sooner.
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146. You Don't Have to Be & Do All Things Perfectly [One Question to Forever Release the Pressure]
Listen for one life-changing trick to release the pressure to be ALL things to all people, do everything right, and grow your business/life/health goals, all while maintaining your skincare routine and a perfect mani/pedi. 😅 This one question changed the game for me, and as you head into 2024, I hope it helps you release the pressure to do it perfectly... and instead start the year feeling encouraged, confident, and clear that you're doing it right for YOU and what really matters to your life.
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145. Setting Up Your Business Like an Organization Pro Feat. Jenny Jones
Today's guest Jenny Jones is a business operations consultant who helps coaches, creative agencies, and online service providers organize their business, plan more strategically, and make data-driven decisions. In other words, she helps transform small business owners from scattered and overwhelmed to focused, profitable, and balanced.
Listen to this episode to hear:
- Steps new business owners can take to set up their business the right way from the start
- For anyone new to business feeling overwhelmed, small wins they can implement to feel less like a one-woman circus and more like an equipped CEO
- Simple organization tips for anyone who doesn't consider themselves an organized personally naturally
- What made her take the leap to start her own business
- Her advice for women who are trying to find THEIR thing
- What she wishes she would’ve known about entrepreneurship back when she was in corporate
And so much more!
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144. Top 3 Lessons Learned at 36 [Birthday Episode]
Hear my top three lessons learned at 36, with themes around you are not behind, allowing the universe to deliver even your most far-fetched dreams, and getting started even if you can't see the whole path forward. (And why!)
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143. Having the Audacity to Go for What You Really Want Feat. Jacy Lawler
If you find yourself in a life that feels good on paper but isn't what ultimately lights you up, this episode is for you. Guest Jacy Lawler is host of the Have the Audacity Podcast and founder of the online personal development community the Audacious Collective. She is passionate about empowering women to step into their power, and is here to share her best tips + tricks with us!
Listen to hear...
- How to give yourself more permission to have the audacity go for what you really want
- Where to begin if you don't know what your ultimate life looks like
- How to reconnect if you feel like you've lost yourself
- Ways your body speaks to you if you're out of alignment (and how to find your way back)
- Why it's OK not to follow cultural norms around when you should get married, go to school, or have the perfect career
- Small steps you can take to step back into your power today
And so much more!
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142. Julia Erman on Finding Light in Dark Seasons [Special Needs Mom and Cervical Cancer Survivor]
Special needs mom and cervical cancer survivor Julia Erman joins the Bright Life Podcast to share how to find the light in dark seasons. Julia has faced unimaginable circumstances, and out of it, created a movement, an online business, and a children's book series.
But more than anything, she reminds us that life doesn't have to be perfect in order to be meaningful — that our true impact is how we become a light to others no matter our circumstances and story.
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- My Book: Your Bright Life
- Free Copywriter Starter Kit + Training
- My Website + Blog
- My YouTube
- My Instagram
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141. Actions Are Downstream of Mindset
We've all encountered that frustrating start/stop cycle, but if there's an area where you feel stuck no matter how hard you try to force yourself into action, this episode is for you. Learn how to get to the root cause of why you're doing (or not doing) certain things and what to change to finally see results.
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140. Not Knowing How (Before You Do Something) Doesn’t Disqualify You
"I would love to [insert your dream], but I don't know HOW to do it..." If you've ever believed this thought, pop in your headphones to listen to this episode ASAP! The truth is, NO ONE knows how to do something until they do it, and this episode will help you feel unstoppable in figuring anything out.
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139. How to Come Up With Your Book, Podcast, or Keynote Idea
Calling all women who have a dream to write a book, start a podcast, or give a speech one day... but have no idea what it would be about! This episode will help you define YOUR unique message—whether it's destined to become a book or podcast, or simply your life message.
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138. What if Discomfort Becomes THE Thing that Makes You Leap to Something Better?
Not sharing this to minimize the discomfort, but to offer hope 🫶 So many of my best chapters came out of my questioning ones...
Feeling unfulfilled in my career led to me starting my own business. Wishing I could be like everyone who seemed to know their passion taught me how to find it (and eventually write a book on it). Heartbreaks led me to new cities...
What you’re learning now may be what you help others with one day. What you’re running up against will become the wisdom you gain. What you’re hating most may be *the* thing that finally makes you uncomfortable to take a risk on something better. Listen to this episode for more peace, acceptance, and hope 💛
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137. Can or Will?
Listen for a simple mindset shift to use on any elusive goals that it feels like you're constantly thinking about or starting/stopping around.
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136. Health and Hormone Tips for Your Brightest Life With Kelly Bluth
Holistic health coach Kelly Bluth is here to help you dial in your wellness so you have the energy, vitality, and health for your brightest life! Listen to hear...
✨ What steps Kelly implemented to help heal her gut and hormone symptoms naturally
✨ How to tune into the female cycle to support your energy, weight, mood, microbiome, and overall health
✨ Things that ambitious women THINK are supporting their health but could be really undermining it and causing more fatigue
✨ How she built a wellness coaching practice, podcast, and business writing for wellness brands
✨ Advice for women wanting to start a business, podcast, or make a career change (she's also been in education for years so understands the pivot + balance)
And so much more!
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135. From a Career in Education to Time & Location Freedom as a Content Writer [Copywriter Q&A]
Bright Life Biz graduate shares her journey from a career in education to pursuing more time and location freedom via content writing! Listen to hear...
✨ What her background was like before copywriting (and why it's OK if you don't have any writing/marketing experience before)
✨ Inspiration around making a change no matter what age or season you're in (she is a beautiful example of reinventing oneself)
✨ Her magical vision for her future (hint: it involves a beach in Greece)
✨ What made her decide to take this content-writing course and her advice for women thinking about starting a copywriting business or pivoting in their careers/industries
And if you’re ready to create more freedom and fulfillment via your own copywriting business this fall, join us in Bright Life Biz—doors close tomorrow!
brightlifebiz.com
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134. Stay-at-Home Mama to Successful Healthcare Writer [Live Copywriter Q&A]
Bright Life Biz graduate shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mama to building a successful copywriting business! Listen to hear...
✨ What her background was like before copywriting (and why it's OK if you don't have any writing/business experience)
✨ What made her interested in copywriting as an online business compared to other options
✨ What made her decide to take a course like Bright Life Biz to get her business up and running (and how she chose which one)
✨ Her three unexpected favorite parts of the program
✨ Her advice for women thinking about starting a copywriting business or choosing a mentor
And if you’re ready to create more freedom and fulfillment via your own copywriting business , join Bright Life Biz with code COURTNEY for $100 off. brightlifebiz.com
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133. Why I Want You to Learn Copywriting from Me
An inside look at my business, where I teach women how to build profitable copywriting businesses for more freedom and fulfillment as their own boss. If you've ever thought of building another income stream or online business, here are 5 reasons why I want you to learn from me vs. anywhere else! A few of these are a total surprise to most people, so I hope it feels fun and inspiring to listen in!
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132. Bet on Yourself
If you have a big decision coming up and you're not 100% sure which move to make... listen to this episode for a reframe on how to take a calculated risk, bet on yourself, and trust yourself to handle whatever comes.
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131. It's Either a Good Time or a Good Story
If you have something you've been wanting to try or begin—a course, a book, a podcast, a business, a relationship—but you're afraid of what will happen... listen to this episode for one of my all-time favorite mantras. This simple line has given me confidence when going on dates, trying new things, and putting myself out there. It will help you remove the pressure and timeline, and return to your trust and confidence.
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130. Travel Series: How to Plan Your Travel While Working Remotely
My top tips for where to begin with planning your travel with working remotely! If you wonder where to even go, how to choose your neighborhood, what to think through around Wifi or work requirements... this is for you! Here's what I've learned from being a digital nomad for the past several years!
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129. Travel Series: Pros and Cons of Being a Digital Nomad
I've been hearing from more of you that you have dreams to travel, work remotely, or even become a digital nomad for a season. So I thought it would be fun to dive into the pros and cons of being a digital nomad. I'm sharing my honest take from life on the road across 35 countries... so you can decide if it's something you would enjoy as well—and how to start a business that allows you to work from anywhere if so!
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128. Travel Series: My Favorite Tips to Travel on a Budget & Make Your Money Go Further
My favorite tips to travel more affordably—no matter what your budget is! Whether your dream is to see the world, spend a few months in another country, work remotely for long periods of time, or even become a digital nomad ... this episode shares tips to help your money go further and make your travel dreams a reality! I've been to 35+ countries in all seasons of business, and here is what has helped me since my very first international trip.
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127. Travel Series: How I Become a Digital Nomad [Behind the Scenes of My Journey]
I've been a digital nomad on and off for over five years now, traveling to more than 35 countries with my laptop. It was never a journey I expected or really even planned, so in this episode I'm sharing how my husband and I got the wild idea in the first place, then made it a reality within only a few months. If you're curious about traveling, working remotely, or even becoming a digital nomad for a season of time yourself, this episode will give you an inside look and some ideas for how you can do so, too!
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126. PIVOTING: Pivoting to Your True Passion Feat. Kristine Munro
In this final episode in our series from my book, Your Bright Life, we saved the best for last! Join me and Kristine Munro, a 7-figure business founder who left everything to start over and pursue her TRUE passion. You'll learn where to begin with finding your passion, how to give yourself permission to evolve along the way, ways to REIGNITE the light within you, how to find a community of women to support you, and so much more.
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125. SHINING: Giving Yourself Little Ways to Shine Each Day
As women, we get so many mixed messages around SHINING—use your voice but don't be TOO loud, be strong but not BOSSY, take up space but not too MUCH. Well, this episode is all about giving yourself permission to SHINE. What it looks like for YOU, how to start finding little ways to do it in little ways each day, and how to make it feel safe in your body.
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124. RECEIVING: How to Ask for Support and Feel Worthy of the Life You Desire
You probably assume that if you woke up with the dream career, love of your life, or six-pack abs tomorrow, you'd gladly welcome your new situation, right? But the truth is, us humans do all kinds of funky things when we receive the love, wealth, or success we desire, often self-sabotaging our way out or returning to our old baseline.
If that sounds familiar, this episode has you covered! It's all is all about RECEIVING— how to actually receive and hold your dreams, reframe asking for support, and maintain a new baseline.
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123. DETACHING: The Magic of Surrender
You know how, whenever you anxiously wait for a call or email to come through, it only happens once you finally give up watching your phone? Or how, when you finally give up on meeting the life of your life and decide to just have fun in your own, THAT'S when you meet your person? This episode touches on DETACHMENT — that moment of surrender when you let go and a dream FINALLY comes to life.
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122. REFRAMING: Ask This One Question to Transform Fear
If you ever feel like you let fear stop you, this 15-minute pep talk will completely transform the way you think about fear. Learn ONE question that puts things in perspective, empowers you to choose the path that serves you, helps you better understand how fear is actually trying to help you, and enables you to move past it with confidence.
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121. BELIEVING: How to Borrow Belief to Unlock More Confidence
If you know what you WANT to think about yourself, but sometimes have a hard time BELIEVING the thought, listen to this episode for a few tricks to transform your beliefs. Because your thoughts are influencing the emotions you feel, the actions you take, and therefore the results and life you live. So if you know how to change your thoughts, you know how to change your life. This episode will share a few steps to do so!
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More free resources to support your brightest life + biz:
- My Book: Your Bright Life
- Free Copywriter Starter Kit + Training
- My Website + Blog
- My YouTube
- My Instagram
120. DOING: The Way Out of Wishfulness
Do you ever have those moments where you feel activated by something you see on social media, feel defeated by someone seeming further along than you, or encounter a situation where you roll your eyes and think, "Must be nice!" It's human nature, but in this episode, you'll also learn why it's a HUGE sign for you to pay attention to. Learn the FASTEST way to get out of feeling activated AND how to make these times SERVE you and the future you want to create.
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119. EMBODYING: Who Is Next-Level You? What Is She Like?
Picture your dream, then picture the YOU who already has it. Who is she? What is she like? What are her thoughts, habits, boundaries, and priorities... and how do they differ from yours today? This episode will help you clarify what next-level you is like and how to become her. Because often, when we achieve a goal, it's not the outcome we love most—but who we become to get there.
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118. DECIDING: The Hidden Gift of Knowing What You Want
Have you ever thought about what a GIFT it is if you actually know what you desire? There are people unsure what they want, but if there's a career move you want to make, a city you want to move to, or a future you can't stop thinking about... you are actually one of the LUCKY ones! Listen to this episode to learn what to DO with this information, the worst that can happen, and the hardest part of manifestation...
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117. DREAMING: Your Imagination Is Your Super Power
If you've ever been told that you want too much, that your ideas are frivolous, or that what you desire is meant for someone else but not YOU... then listen to this episode for three simple reframes on why your imagination is your super power. Your imagination is the first step to what you really want. Your imagination is part of your magic, and all you create in the world.
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116. Empowering You to GO FOR IT (and Even Be a Beginner Again) feat. Kacia Ghetmiri
Join me and one of my best friends Kacia Ghetmiri, host of the EmpowerHer podcast and EmpowerHer Live events, for a conversation that will light you up, remind you that you're doing it RIGHT (even if you're a beginner again in some areas) and encourage you around:
- Why EASY robs you of PROUD (and how to embrace the highs and lows of your journey)
- How to trust yourself to not only handle disappointment but to allow yourself to access JOY in the waiting
- Why the challenges you're encountering now are PREPARING you to hold the success you'll experience one day
- How to feel more permission around CHANGING YOUR MIND and going from GOOD TO GREAT (even if people don't understand)
- How she works up the courage put herself in rooms and conversations with people she admires (and you can too)
- Where you can get around other women rooting for YOU and your biggest dreams
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- Get tickets to EmpowerHer Live 2023 // Use code BRIGHTLIFE for $50 OFF
- Listen to the EmpowerHer Podcast
- Follow Kacia on Instagram
- Follow the EmpowerHer Podcast on Instagram
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115. MY BOOK - Your Bright Life - IS PUBLISHED TODAY!!!
It's official—you can get a copy of my first book on Amazon today!!! It's called Your Bright Life: Get Clear on What You Want, Overcome Self-Doubt, and Bring Your Dreams to Life. In this episode, I give a mini sample of the intro, give an overview of the book, and share what I'm most excited about.
Now for the part I've been waiting to say for a year (!!!) — GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!!
P.S. Make sure you check out my Instagram for a MAJOR GIVEAWAY this week!!!
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114. Fearless is a PRACTICE, Not a Personality
If you've ever looked at some people and wished you had their fearlessness, today's episode is full of truth bombs that challenge you to rethink bravery. Listen to this episode to uncover:
- Why fearless is a practice and NOT a personality trait
- How to determine whether facing fear is worth what's on the other side
- The difference in taking action today vs. later won't be the amount of fear (but the time spent waiting to live your dreams)
- How to get started today so you can see the benefits sooner
- Why a life of no risk also means a life of no reward
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113. An Introvert's Guide to Getting Visible Feat. Emilee Fry
Have you ever wanted to feel more comfortable taking up space, sharing your message, or getting visible online? Guest Emilee Fry is here to help. Emilee is a business coach and mindset mentor who shares:
- How to identify the root cause of visibility fears
- One simple step you can take to start shifting those fears today
- Her top piece of advice for anyone sitting on the sidelines dreaming of more
- How long it takes to get more comfortable with visibility (and when fear finally goes away)
- A gut check to determine if it's worth sharing your message, starting a business, or chasing that dream
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112. Qualify Yourself (You're Already Worthy)
Do you ever feel like you need one more degree, certification program, or outside approval before you share your message, launch your business, or take on clients? If so, it may not be an education thing, but a WORTHINESS thing. Listen to this episode for how to tell the difference, plus a pep talk around why you are likely ALREADY ready for the humans (or businesses) you want to serve. You'll come out the other side feeling more confident, ready to finally get out there and begin.
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111. How to Come Up With a Book Idea (+ My First Book Coming Soon!)
Exciting news: my first book is coming out Spring 2023! Eep! And I want to bring you in on the journey of what it's like to write a book for anyone who dreams of doing so, too! Listen to this episode for five steps I used to come up with a book idea and begin the writing process (even without knowing anything about what it was like to publish a book beforehand). Then get ready for your brilliant book idea to come to you!
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110. Work From Home Series: What to Expect in Your First Year as a Freelance Writer
If you've ever Googled work-from-home jobs and discovered freelance writing, then wondered, "What do copywriters do?" this episode is for you! Learn what a typical day-in-the-life looks like for freelance writers, the types of projects they work on, and whether or not this is something you might enjoy as another income stream or online business!
I share what I learned in writing as a side hustle... to more than doubling my corporate income, growing a team and agency, and being on the inside of corporations as a content strategist for global brands. I hope it gives you an inside look into this profitable income stream!
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109. Work from Home Series: Popular Online Businesses (How to Choose the One That's Right for You)
Watch this video for the top online business ideas, from vacation rentals like Airbnb and VRBO to network marketing, coaching, virtual assistants, freelance writing, and more! Hear pros and cons for each and how to tell which is right for you based on your career goals, financial targets, and lifestyle. (I also share which ones I tried and what I thought of them!)
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