Smart Soulful Business with Becky & Laurie

Becky Brown & Laurie Graham
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You can build a business that’s both purposeful and profitable - and we’re living proof it’s possible. Between us, we’ve launched courses, run communities, and coached women worldwide, all while keeping our faith, our sense of humor, and our sanity intact. This show is for Christian women entrepreneurs who want to grow with smart strategy and emotional intelligence, in ways that fit your life, not consume it. Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, grounded strategy, and faith that fuels your business in real, practical ways.

  1. 9H AGO

    033: Starting a Podcast: What Happens After You Say Yes (And Why Most Don’t Stick With It) | Starting a Podcast, Part 3

    If Part 2 helped you see why starting a podcast is actually worth it … this is the part most people don’t expect. Because starting usually isn’t the issue - it’s what happens after those first few episodes. The excitement is still there, but real life kicks in, and things don’t feel quite as simple as they did at the beginning. There are a few really common patterns that show up early - and once you see them, they’re a lot easier to avoid. Here’s what we’re unpacking: What actually causes people to stop after a few episodes (it’s rarely what they expected)The early excitement → drop-off pattern most people hitWhy “I’ll just stay consistent” doesn’t always play out the way you thoughtWhy you don’t need to change who you are to do this well RESOURCES MENTIONED This Week's Free Action Guide: The Podcast Stay-With-It PlanThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    26 min

  2. MAY 6

    032: Why Starting a Podcast Is Worth It (And What It Actually Does for Your Business) | Starting a Podcast, Part 2

    If Part 1 helped you stop talking yourself out of starting a podcast … this is where we make the case for why you actually should. Because this isn’t just “one more thing to keep up with.”  For a lot of us, it becomes the thing everything else comes from. Instead of constantly trying to come up with posts, emails, or blog content, this turns into your weekly anchor - the place your ideas get worked out, said out loud, and then reused in a way that actually makes sense.  Honestly? For a lot of people, it ends up replacing way more complicated systems with something that finally feels sustainable. Listen in for: Why podcasting isn’t just another platform (and why that matters)How it can become your weekly anchor instead of scrambling for new contentWhy talking through your ideas sharpens them faster than writing aloneHow podcasting can feel easier to sustain than trying to keep up everywhere else RESOURCES MENTIONED This Week's Free Action Guide: The “Make Email Fit Your Business” MapThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    28 min

  3. APR 29

    031: Does the World Need One More Podcast? | Starting a Podcast, Part 1

    If you’ve thought about starting a podcast and immediately followed it with, “yeah… but does the world really need another one?” - you’re not alone. That question shows up fast, and for a lot of people, it ends great ideas before they even get a chance. Yes, there are millions of podcasts out there. But only a small percentage are actually active. Most people start… and then they stop. So the issue isn’t really “too many podcasts.” It’s that very few people stick with it. And that changes how we should be thinking about this. Listen in for: Why this question shows up so quickly (and what it’s really pointing to)The difference between adding more content vs. adding something people actually stay withWhat makes someone’s voice worth listening to (even in a crowded space)The common ways good ideas get talked out of - and how to move forward anyway RESOURCES MENTIONED This Week's Free Action Guide: The “Should I Start This?” GuideThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    26 min

  4. APR 22

    030: Email Isn’t Just for “That Kind” of Business — It’s for Yours Too

    If you’re thinking, “Email doesn’t really fit what I do,” you’re not the only one. It’s easy to assume email works better for bigger, more online, or more “put together” businesses.  In this episode, we talk about how email can actually fit what you’re already doing - whether that’s handmade, local, service-based, or something still growing. Listen in for: Why email isn’t just for bigger or more “online” businessesWhat this can look like for handmade, local, or home-based workHow to stay connected with the people already paying attentionThe shift from “this doesn’t fit me” to “this could actually work”How to make email feel like a natural part of your business RESOURCES MENTIONED This Week's Free Action Guide: The “Make Email Fit Your Business” MapThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    23 min

  5. APR 15

    029: Email Anxiety — Unsubscribes, Open Rates & the Fear of Sending

    If you’ve ever hesitated to hit send - or overthought what happens after - you’re not alone.  This episode gets into the emotional side of email that no one really talks about, but almost everyone feels. What unsubscribes actually mean (and why they’re not a problem)Why open rates fluctuate more than we expectHow easy it is to tie numbers to how we feel about ourselvesWhy silence doesn’t mean rejectionWhat changes when you keep showing up anyway RESOURCES MENTIONED This Week's Free Action Guide: The “Just Hit Send” ChecklistThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    29 min

  6. APR 8

    028: Email List Growth That Doesn’t Feel Slick, Salesy, or Forced

    If growing your email list has felt slow, awkward, or a little uncomfortable, you’re not doing it wrong. Most of us just don’t want to grow something in a way that feels pushy or performative.  In this episode, we talk about how to grow your list in a way that’s clear, steady, and actually fits how you want to show up. Listen in for: Why slow growth is normal (and still works)How to show up without feeling pushy or “on” all the timeWhat actually helps people choose to join your listWhy clarity matters more than doing moreHow to keep growing without forcing it RESOURCES MENTIONED This Week's Free Action Guide: The No-Pressure List Growth PathThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    25 min

  7. APR 1

    027: The Hidden Pressure of “Keeping Up” (And Why Email Feels Overwhelming)

    If email has started to feel like something you have to come up with every week, it makes sense that it’s been hard to keep up.  Most of us aren’t actually running out of ideas, though - we’re running out of energy trying to think of something new all the time.  In this episode, we show you how to get out of that pattern so consistent email becomes doable, enjoyable, and sustainable. Listen in for: Naming creativity fatigue (and why it’s not a discipline problem)How to shift the weekly pressure spiral into something more doable (and even enjoyable)What to do when you feel like you’ve run out of things to sayA simple repeatable system and structure that makes it all sustainable RESOURCES MENTIONED This Week's Free Action Guide: The “What Do I Send?” Weekly MapThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    24 min

  8. MAR 25

    026: Why So Many Smart Women Avoid Email (Even When They Know They Need It)

    If email has been sitting in the back of your mind - something you know you should be doing, but keep putting off - you’re not the only one.  This isn’t really about discipline or motivation. It’s more about what’s actually going on underneath when we keep avoiding it … and why just trying harder doesn’t fix it. We’re talking about: Why email keeps getting pushed off (and what that’s really about)That “I don’t want to bother people” feeling - and a better way to think about itWhy feeling behind makes it harder to start, and how to move anywayNot having enough to say vs. not having something to fall back onWhat shifts when we stop negotiating with it every week RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The Email Avoidance ResetThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    29 min
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You can build a business that’s both purposeful and profitable - and we’re living proof it’s possible. Between us, we’ve launched courses, run communities, and coached women worldwide, all while keeping our faith, our sense of humor, and our sanity intact. This show is for Christian women entrepreneurs who want to grow with smart strategy and emotional intelligence, in ways that fit your life, not consume it. Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, grounded strategy, and faith that fuels your business in real, practical ways.

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