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Girl, Grow Up Beth G. Harper
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Starting a business is simple but making it profitable can be hard, it takes a steadfast attitude, business smarts and a community of women cheering you on to get to where you want to go. Join Beth as she chats with fierce boundary-pushing women on how they built their businesses, the struggles they went through, and the secrets that worked for them. Get ready to build a business that doesn’t feel like work and makes more income, impact and influence online.
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020: 5 Steps To Surrender Gracefully
Indecisive? Overwhelmed? Unsettled?
Fully surrendering might just be one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. Especially when you totally have zero control over a situation. You’re left feeling in a panic, powerless, and at a loss.
Instead of being a total maniac, here’s how you can surrender with grace.
And, it’s okay. This is a judgment-free zone. I get pretty crazy when things are out of my control too! On today’s episode, I’m walking you through the five steps you will need to go through to let go with grace.
Episode Highlights
The transitions I’m going through
Surrendering goals you haven’t met by the end of the year
The changes I’m making in my business and the break I’m taking
What to do when you feel overwhelmed, indecisive, and unsettled
Why I feel like I’m restarting again
What I’m doing right now that is bringing me so much joy (shout out to Salty Donut!)
Being conscious of the toxic people around you and the content you are consuming online
Sharing the people who positively impact me online
My tip for you and being guilty of not being good at!
How making a decision is like my tattoo analogy
Choosing your soundboards with wisdom
Those who are close to you know your weaknesses better than you do
What I’m personally surrendering in this season and my biggest fear around it
My one trick to surrendering
My final advice as we wrap up 2018
Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/surrendergracefully
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019: The Power of Consistency (& The Enneagram) with Rukmini Poddar
If you haven’t heard of the Enneagram personality test, I’m sorry to tell you but, you might just be living under a rock. Not to worry, that’s what today’s episode is all about so get ready to learn A LOT about yourself!
Today’s special guest is, New York-based illustrator and graphic designer, Rukmini Poddar. She’s the artist behind 100 Days of The Enneagram.
On this episode, she’s sharing how she went from 5K Instagram followers to 25k and how this powerful project skyrocketed her influence online. We also dive into the Enneagram and how consistency has helped her build a solid tribe.
HIGHLIGHT
How she became an illustrator
Building discipline & consistency through 100 Day projects
Developing a skill and being known for something through consistency
Why creatives can be responsible and committed too
The power of rituals/habits/consistency
Why Rukmini chose the Enneagram over other personality tests
What the Enneagram can teach you about yourself
Understanding your deeply rooted motivations through the Enneagram
Her experience illustrating pieces for each Enneagram type
Tips on collaborating on projects to grow your brand
Going from 5K Instagram follower to 25K
Why you need to prepare your audience before you sell
How Rukmini’s didn’t have overnight success and how it took years of ard work
Being real and authentic online by showing up as you
How you can use the Enneagram to stay healthy and show up in a healthy way online
Her top advice for 3w2’s
Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/enneagramconsistency
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018: Giving Back Through A One-For-One Business Model with Betsy Drach of Dot
Isn’t it the freaking worst when a tampon starts to leak?
Don’t even get me started on pads that feel like adult diapers!
Now, can you imagine living in a third world country where you don’t even have the luxury of a tampon or pad?
On this episode, I chat with Betsy Drach who is the founder of Dot, a modern menstrual cup company, all about her one-for-one business model (similar to brands like TOMS or Warby Parker) where for every Dot cup purchased, one will be given to a girl in need. She also shares the journey she’s gone through to build her business will being a first-time mom.
By the way, Dot is less than a year old and these mighty cups are already in stores like FreePeople and been featured in magazines like Darling!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
How she came up with the idea for Dot and the perks of using a Dot cup instead of tampons
Betsy educates us on how to use a menstrual cup and how to use it
Her top tips when it comes to starting a 1-for-1 business model
What caused Betsy to put he dream on hold for 4 years and her advice when you’re in a season of waiting
What finally pushed her to launch the business she’d been dreaming about for years
Launching a business with a newborn and how Betsy deals with mommy guilt
How to find manufacturers for your product based business
When a closed-door becomes a blessing
Finding the right partnerships
Top two tips for women who want to start a product based business
Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/dot-cup
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017b: Managing Your Marriage As An Entrepreneur with Steve & Beth Harper
Managing your marriage as an entrepreneur is no easy task.
Just like parents love their little humans, you probably see your business as your baby. Add in trying to keep up with your spouse, it’s a lot to balance.
I’m sharing part-two of a conversation I had with my husband Steve on cultivating a healthy marriage as we both chase our career goals.
Disclaimer: we definitely aren’t perfect and don’t always get things right.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
What to do when your partner doesn’t agree with or understand your dreams
Why Steve didn’t support me when I wanted to start my own coaching/consulting business
How data and research helps us stay accountable and supportive of each other's goals
Why and how to fight for your dreams
How we compliment each other as a couple
Our favorite business and personal development books and what you can learn from each one
Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/managingmarriage-p2
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper -
017a: Managing Your Marriage As An Entrepreneur with Steve & Beth Harper
Managing your marriage as an entrepreneur is no easy task.
Like a parent, your business is like your baby. Add in trying to keep up with your spouse, it’s a lot to balance. Today, I’m sharing part-one of a conversation I had with my husband Steve on cultivating a healthy marriage as we both chase our career goals.
Disclaimer: we definitely aren’t perfect and don’t always get things right.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Our personality and Enneagram types.
Steve’s English upbringing and Beth childhood in Midwestern Ohio.
Our expectations going into marriage.
How Disney princess movies gave Beth false expectations.
The struggles we went through at the beginning of our marriage due to dating long distance.
How we balance time with family and us time.
Our struggle to remember or commit to new family ideas.
What we do to stop talking about work all the time.
Steve’s red flag idea.
How we’ve learned to blend our very different cultures.
Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/managingmarriage-p1
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper -
016: Storytelling Through Social Media with Mike LeMieux
If your engagement is low on social media, you’re probably missing this…
Telling your story can be the most powerful tool you have as an online influencer.
On episode #16, I chatting with my new friends Mike LeMieux all about using your story to build a connection with your audience on social media. Over the last several years, Mike has been a pioneer and leader in the social media and influencer marketing space. Mike has worked with thousands of influencers that have created tens of thousands of branded posts for hundreds of the world’s top brands.
On this episode, Mike shares:
How he went from grocery store manager to social media marketer.
Overcome comparison as an online influencer.
The one thing that matters more than your photo on Instagram.
Five steps to follow when it comes to sharing your personal story online.
The one question to ask yourself if you’re afraid of getting vulnerable on social media.
Mike and his wife’s heartbreaking story of how they lost their children and how they’re using their story to bring hope to others.
Best etiquette when it comes to collaborations between brands and influencers.
Tips on working well with your spouse.
When to take the perfect photos for social media.
Why you should promise a lot and overdeliver
Be sure to head over to Instagram and let me know what your biggest take away was.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.steadfastsociety.co/blog/storytelling
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bethgharper