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Give Yourself Permission: Taking the Leap Towards Your Goals Renee and Molly discuss how confidence can be cultivated and nurtured as a midlife woman, emphasizing the importance of self-assurance in this stage of life. They share personal experiences and insights on building confidence and self-awareness, highlighting the transformative power of knowing oneself in midlife. The conversation offers valuable guidance for midlife women seeking to embrace their inner strength and empowerment.
My guest this week is Molly Claire
Molly Claire is a Master Life + Business Coach and Master Coach Instructor for female coaches and service-based entrepreneurs.  She offers a high-level holistic Master Coach Certification and also helps coaches create a killer program that gets results for their clients. Molly authored the best-selling book, The Happy Mom Mindset, and hosts the Masterful Coach Podcast.  Molly built her business from scratch, building it to multiple 6 figures, and scaled an online program to 7 figures.  She is passionate about helping women overcome their limiting beliefs to build a profitable and meaningful business that supports their ideal life.  She loves to instill confidence, self-love, and self-belief into every woman she meets.  Her greatest joy in life is being a mom of 3 and building meaningful connections with her family and friends.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Build unstoppable confidence as a midlife woman and thrive in every aspect of your life. Master the art of personal development with expert coach training and unlock your full potential. Overcome financial fears in divorce and take control of your financial future with empowering strategies. Unleash the power of journaling to elevate your entrepreneurial journey and achieve greater success. Create a thriving business as a single mom and turn your dreams into a rewarding reality. Connect with Molly
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Molly's book, The Happy Mom Mindset
Until next week, friends! 
 

Who REALLY Drives Event Lighting Design? Planners vs Lighting Techs
Hey friends! I recently had the pleasure of chatting with veteran event planner Jeannie Savage and lighting design expert Curt Stahl about the importance of lighting in event planning. Jeannie shared some great stories about the lighting mishaps she has learned from over her 18 years in the industry. I think we can all relate to those "haunting" mistakes from early on in our careers! Curt emphasized that while knowing lighting equipment names can be helpful, the most important thing is communicating your vision - what feeling and atmosphere do you want to achieve?
We covered lighting design trends, using lighting to direct attention and transform spaces, budget considerations, and collaborating with photographers to get the best event photos. I asked them point blank - who drives the lighting design? The answers were insightful. The key takeaways? Lighting is crucial for events but can feel overwhelming. Lean on lighting pros, communicate the desired emotion and atmosphere, adjust lighting for photographers, and invest in a knowledgeable lighting tech onsite. Let me know in the comments - what lighting questions do you still have? Or share your biggest lighting flub story to reassure the rest of us! Looking forward to continuing the conversation.

Connect with Jeannie Savage
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Stop Making These 5 Common Canva Errors Now
Uncover the unexpected truth about Canva features and how it's transforming businesses like never before. From mastering brand consistency to unlocking time-saving design practices, the real magic lies in the untold secrets. Get ready to be surprised by the game-changing insights that will revolutionize the way you use Canva for your business. You won't want to miss this!

Master Canva design tips
Mastering Canva design tips is crucial for entrepreneurs and small business owners to create impactful visual content for their businesses. By prioritizing fundamental design principles such as contrast, hierarchy, and white space, visuals can communicate the brand message efficiently. Developing a knack for Canva features, such as the bulk create tool, can significantly reduce design time and facilitate swift and smooth business operations.

My special guest is Brenda Cadman

Brenda Cadman is a Canva Verified Expert from Prince Edward Island, Canada.

After spending more than two decades supporting businesses with their website development needs, she now focuses on teaching entrepreneurs how to use Canva more effectively and efficiently.

Brenda has taught thousands of small business owners through her courses, and in particular, she loves to help business owners tame their hot mess Canva accounts by creating an organizational system that ensures they can spend less time in Canva, and more time doing what they love.

In this episode, you will have fresh insight about:

Setting up Canva's brand kit effectively is crucial for maintaining brand consistency and saving time on design tasks.   Organizing Canva designs and uploads will help you stay on top of your visual assets and easily access them when needed.   Choosing the right Canva templates for branding ensures that your designs align with your brand identity and messaging.   Utilizing Canva features for business growth empowers you to create professional visuals that resonate with your audience and drive engagement.
Go grab your coffee or your tea, and let's talk it out. 

Want to Speak at the Big Conferences? Here’s What It Really Takes Whether you’re an aspiring speaker or just curious about the truth vs. the illusion of success, this episode is for you. If you’re feeling the pressure to achieve overnight success in your career, and the thought of never reaching that level is weighing you down, then you are not alone! The constant pursuit of big opportunities and recognition can be overwhelming, especially when you see others achieving it “effortlessly.” It’s time to address the myths of overnight success and develop a resilient mindset to seize business opportunities.
Debunking the Myths of Overnight Success in Business
Success, especially in public speaking, doesn’t happen overnight. The journey to achieve it is characterized by countless hours of practice, continuous learning, and resilience. Thus, the idea of instant success, often propagated by social media, is misleading and should be countered with a realistic perspective that acknowledges the time and effort required to excel.
My special guest is Meghan Ely
OFD Consulting owner Meghan Ely combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. The Public Relations Society of America regularly honors her team’s publicity efforts, and more recently, Eventex named her one of the most influential Wedding Professionals in the Industry.
A long-time industry speaker and writer, she is a WeddingPro educator with The Knot + WeddingWire, as well as a regular contributor to Wedding Planner Magazine, Catersource, and SpecialEvents.com.
Meghan is an International Past President of WIPA and a member of the Allied Council for the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals.
In this episode, you will learn how to:
Master the art of becoming a keynote speaker: Unlock the secrets to landing prestigious speaking opportunities and captivating your audience. Debunk the myths of overnight success in business: Discover the truth behind building a successful speaking career and the real work it takes to achieve it. Navigate the wedding industry speaking circuit: Uncover the strategies for establishing yourself as a sought-after speaker in the wedding industry. Cultivate personal development through public speaking: Harness the power of public speaking to grow personally and professionally and make a lasting impact on your audience. Thrive in high-stakes speaking engagements: Learn how to prepare and excel in high-pressure speaking situations, leaving a lasting impression on your audience. Go grab your coffee or your tea, and let’s talk it out. 
Connect with Meghan Ely Website
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What Renee’s Obsessed With This Week 💥 I’ve got some seriously exciting news to share with you.
You know how my calendar’s always jam-packed with epic coaching sessions, right? Well, guess what? ONLY ONE COACHING SPOT IS OPEN NOW!
Whether you’re craving some serious goal-achieving action, need a boost of motivation to level up your sales or workflow game, or want expert guidance to help navigate life’s twists and turns, now’s your chance to secure a spot on my A-list coaching roster. But here’s the deal: these spots always go quickly, so if you’re curious, don’t wait. 
Ready to dive in and make some serious magic happen? Click here for more! 
Until next week, friends!

Possibility Thinking for Prosperity: Opening the Door to Wealth Uncover the surprising truth about transforming your money mindset with this unexpected conversation. You won’t believe how a simple shift in perspective can lead to financial abundance and personal growth. Get ready to embrace the power of loving money and explore the endless possibilities it holds. Join me as we dive into the world of money mindset and uncover the secrets to manifesting wealth and success. Stay tuned to discover how this unexpected truth can change your life forever. Are you ready to elevate your money mindset? Let’s dive in and discover the surprising power of loving money.
My special guest is Judy Wilkins-Smith
JUDY WILKINS-SMITH is a highly regarded Family Patterns, Systemic Work, and constellations expert, transformational coach, motivational speaker, and author who is passionate about individual growth, visionary leadership, and positive, accelerated global change. The Founder of System Dynamics for Individuals and Organizations, she has 18 years of expertise assisting high-performance individuals, Fortune 500 executives (Chevron, JP Morgan, Kellogg’s, ExxonMobil), and legacy families end limiting cycles and create lasting breakthroughs and transitions into peak performance. She is a regular guest on TV news and entertainment shows and the author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns (Sounds True).
In this episode, you will learn how to:
Embrace personal growth and transformation insights to unlock your full potential. Cultivate a money mindset that attracts abundance into your life. Learn effective strategies for setting and achieving your financial goals. Understand the importance of valuing your self-worth when pricing your services. Immerse yourself in in-person experiences for deep learning and lasting impact. Connect with Judy Wilkins-Smith
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Judy’s Book: Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint
 
What Renee’s Obsessed With This Week
💥 I’ve got some seriously exciting news to share with you.
You know how my calendar’s always jam-packed with epic coaching sessions, right? Well, guess what? Only TWO slot remain, and they’re up for grabs now!
Whether you’re craving some serious goal-achieving action, need a boost of motivation to level up your sales or workflow game, or want expert guidance to help navigate life’s twists and turns, now’s your chance to secure a spot on my A-list coaching roster. But here’s the deal: these spots always go quickly, so if you’re curious, don’t wait. 
Ready to dive in and make some serious magic happen? Click here for more! 
Until next week, friends! 

Creating 5-Star Client Experiences in the Wedding Industry You won't believe what Kara Hanes, wedding photographer has to say about authentic client communication and the game-changing strategies that have transformed her business. Get ready to be inspired and take your client experience to the next level. 
Regular and thoughtful client nurturing can enhance relationships and elevate service delivery in the wedding industry. This involves providing consistent communication, educational resources, and personalized services. It also means embracing diversity and inclusivity, ensuring all clients, regardless of body type or size, feel valued and understood, contributing to a more inclusive and welcoming business environment.
Kara Hanes is a photographer and educator with a passion for capturing cherished moments with her background in education.
Before delving into the world of photography, Kara embarked on a fulfilling journey in early childhood education. Graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 2007, she dedicated a decade of her life to nurturing young minds as a preschool teacher. Immersed in the delightful chaos of a classroom, Kara honed invaluable skills that transcend into her current career.
Her years spent guiding and educating preschoolers provided her with a unique skill set that seamlessly translates into her business. Kara's ability to multitask effortlessly became an asset in orchestrating the perfect client experience with wedding celebrations and senior photoshoots.
Her background as an educator equipped her with the art of gentle authority—knowing precisely when to step in for direction while also understanding the beauty of allowing moments to unfold naturally. Kara's keen sense of communication, a crucial element in both teaching and photography, ensures that every interaction is engaging, informative, and enjoyable.