23 episodes

Welcome to Girl Makes Fire, your go-to podcast for practical tools and solutions for the everyday challenges of being a creative and spiritual entrepreneur living in a material world. 

If you’re a mission-driven, purpose-aligned, spirit-drenched creative solopreneur, OR if you're just getting started becoming any of those things…. you’re in the right place. Your host, Deborah C. Smith, holistic business coach, online marketing consultant and crafty creative is the owner of several successful small businesses. Through unique guest interviews and focused topics, Deborah offers inspiration and support for your entrepreneurial journey - creative problem-solving, mindset shifts, daily practices and motivation to take imperfect action so you too can find balance while building your dream business. 

You can expect storytelling, tools, resources, unique guest interviews, inspiration and daily coaching practices to help you build a thriving business with less stress, more ease and joy.

Girl Makes Fire: Holistic Business Tools for Solopreneurs with Deborah C. Smith Deborah C. Smith

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    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Welcome to Girl Makes Fire, your go-to podcast for practical tools and solutions for the everyday challenges of being a creative and spiritual entrepreneur living in a material world. 

If you’re a mission-driven, purpose-aligned, spirit-drenched creative solopreneur, OR if you're just getting started becoming any of those things…. you’re in the right place. Your host, Deborah C. Smith, holistic business coach, online marketing consultant and crafty creative is the owner of several successful small businesses. Through unique guest interviews and focused topics, Deborah offers inspiration and support for your entrepreneurial journey - creative problem-solving, mindset shifts, daily practices and motivation to take imperfect action so you too can find balance while building your dream business. 

You can expect storytelling, tools, resources, unique guest interviews, inspiration and daily coaching practices to help you build a thriving business with less stress, more ease and joy.

    #23 - Should You Talk About Business at Times of Political Unrest?

    #23 - Should You Talk About Business at Times of Political Unrest?

    How are you supposed to show up on your Instagram feed talking about your upcoming design workshop or a discount on your latest offer when it feels like the entire world is focused on the current heated political narrative.We have to talk about this issue because it's not going away.For people in the online space using the free tools of the internet to promote their wellness practices, marketing offers and other small businesses, we have to talk about how to navigate this moment that we’re li...

    • 24 min
    #22 - Fear of Visibility? Let's fix that.

    #22 - Fear of Visibility? Let's fix that.

    Have you ever felt paralyzed by the thought of being seen in a certain situation in your life?Have you ever felt truly scared to show your face or go live on a video or even just be in the same room as certain people?Fear of being seen… Because your just not ready yetBecause things are not quite perfect and they need to beBecause what will you do if people don’t like what you say or do?What if they reject your idea?Have you ever felt truly afraid to show people who you are?If so then thi...

    • 34 min
    #21 - How To Manage Multiple Passions with Sarika Sake

    #21 - How To Manage Multiple Passions with Sarika Sake

    Do you have more than one great idea for a business?Not sure if you should teach yoga or start a pet-grooming service? Maybe you want to write a book and you also want to sell tarot cards.... If you have more than one project on the burners and you're struggling to figure out the best way to organize them all, then let's shine some light on how you can manage more than one business, while keeping the tech simple.My guest this episode is a fabulous multi-passionate entrepreneur named Sarika Sa...

    • 45 min
    #20 - How to Stay Productive While Enjoying The Holiday

    #20 - How to Stay Productive While Enjoying The Holiday

    Let's face it, Solopreneur, just because the rest of the world is on a holiday break doesn't mean that your work is done. Depending on what phase of business you're in, your productivity is probably directly linked to your income, so "taking a break" could actually be stressful. Today, as we head into the 4th of July week/end, we'll tackle a timely topic: how to stay productive while also enjoying a hoilday.Yes, it's important to relax and enjoy the festivities, but as entrepreneurs...

    • 18 min
    #19 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    #19 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    If you've ever thought, "But why would anyone work with me when they could work with [fill in name of already wildly successful person in your niche]?"Or how about, "Will people take me seriously if I don't have a degree in this?"Or my favorite, "I can't talk about this on social media, I have no idea what I'm doing!"Any of those sound like you? If you answered yes, not only are you not alone, but you're in the company of just about every single entrepreneur, business owner, artist, auth...

    • 30 min
    #18 - A Guide to Your Rockstar Offer

    #18 - A Guide to Your Rockstar Offer

    FREE TRAINING: Create Your Rockstar Offer: Watch the replay.Hey there Solopreneur! I see you there putting all of this time and energy into finding your way through the jungle of online marketing. You're showing up more on social media. You're telling people about your new business. You're building a website that you really love.... But there is one piece of the puzzle that could help allllll the other pieces snap right into place - that piece is knowing your Rockstar Offer.A "Rockstar Offer"...

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Sarika❤️ ,

Fabulous

Ouu la la! I love this podcast. Deborah has such fabulous energy in her voice, and how she shares about entrepreneurship is so fun, helpful, and heart-centered😍

MyNextJob! ,

I’m ready to become an Solopreneur!

I love these podcasts. I’m ready to shift gears in my work-life and this is so inspirational! I need a shift and I feel like this is giving me a boost!
Thank you Deborah C. Smith!

livandluna ,

Deborah is 🔥

I LOVE this podcast and everything about Deborah! She is an incredible creative, marketing coach, and thought leader. Her alignment with spirit and empowerment are so inspiring and powerful!

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