Thinking About Podcast Kirsti McNabney

Today we are thinking about honing our superpowers and taking a risk in the world of Virtual Assisting.

In this episode, we explore the journey of Alex, an experienced Online Business Manager, specializing in providing strategic support for multi-6-figure influencers and women entrepreneurs. Alex has been transforming the online business landscape for influencers and content creators. We dive into her entrepreneurial evolution, from multiple career pivots to the moment she listened to the whispers of wanting more freedom.

Alex shares her insights on entrepreneurial exhaustion and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her passion for virtual assistance. Starting as a side hustle with just a text to an influencer friend, to eventually leaping full force into her business after being laid off from her full-time job. She walks us through the importance of leading with your superpowers, leveraging your network, and niching down in the world of virtual assistance. She also sheds light on the challenges of working with influencers, including the risk of burnout.

If you've ever considered venturing into the world of VA services, this episode is your sign to take the leap. This episode is a must listen because you will gain insight into the initial steps and highlights of the learning curve involved in understanding each other's energies and the distinction between online business management and virtual assistance.

If you are looking to be inspired and empowered by one amazing entrepreneur then this is your episode to dive into. Get your notebook and pen ready because the ideas are sure to start flowing.

CONNECT WITH ALEX
On Instagram at @alexporterfield.biz
On Tiktok at @itsalexporterfield
On her Website at www.alexporterfield.com

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Today, we're thinking about the importance of talking about experiences around menstrual health with Pain With Me Podcast's Melissa Daniel. 

Melissa is a writer and the host of her own podcast, Pain With Me. She is passionate about menstrual health and normalizing period talk.  The Pain With Me podcast is a space to talk about everything periods, pain, energy around the uterus, working while on your period, various uterine and health-related conditions and so much more. 

In this episode, we discuss: 
How she used her own painful experiences to create a safe space for all to discuss period painHow everyone has their own story around their menstrual experiencesExperiment mindsetGiving yourself graceHow she supports herself during period pain
CONNECT WITH MELISSA
On Instagram at @painwithme.co
On her personal Instagram @themelissadaniel
Listen to the Pain With Me podcast
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Today, we're thinking about concerts with strangers with Sarah May Curd!

Sarah May is a content creator from Toronto. Her account quickly blew up last summer when she started the series "Concerts With Strangers" where she takes complete strangers off TikTok to concerts they might've not had the chance to go to.

On this week's episode, we discuss: 
How the Concert with Strangers series startedHow she's expanded the series and taken 25+ strangers to concertsChoosing who goes with her to concertsExpansion and finding peace in your lifeHow you can accidentally find an idea and turn it into a major opportunity for your lifeStories of her guestsWhat she's manifesting for the future of Concert With Strangers
CONNECT WITH SARAH 📲
On Instagram, @sarahmaycurd
On TikTok, @sarahmaycurd

Hosted by @kirstimcnabney 🎙
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Today, we're thinking about accountability, internet friendships and OFFICE HOURS with Heather Drudge. 

Heather Drudge is a nature loving, multi-hyphenate digital creative. She builds beautiful websites, creates mindful digital strategy and manages social media accounts for small businesses. She loves thinking deeply and lives for all the little  nuances both in her work and life in general. She’s a projector, a Leo Sun, Taurus Rising, Virgo moon ENFJ (INFJ if she’s just had her heartbroken) and enneagram 4. She recently made the move from downtown Toronto to the east coast - PEI to be specific. Her hobbies include horseback riding, photography, sitting with her face in the sunshine and traveling whenever she can. 

In the episode, we discuss: 
How Heather started working for herselfOur DM friendship that became a real friendshipHow one coffee chat led to one of the most productive activities in our businessesWhat it's like to work for yourselfOur accountability co-workingOFFICE HOURSAnd moreCONNECT WITH HEATHER
On Instagram, @heather.drudge
On her website, www.heatherdrudge.com

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Hosted by @kirstimcnabney
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This episode was edited by Amanda Wan of Wan Media 

Today, we're thinking about all things fitness and mindset with Jess Takimoto of SHINEFit in Toronto.

Jess is the Owner & Head Coach at SHINE FIT. She started SHINE after her own journey overcoming body image issues, over-exercising, disordered eating, IBS, and chronic stress. She has worked with over 1,000 members and has taught over 1,000 Group Fitness Classes since 2018. She is also an active content creator on Instagram & TikTok. 

In the episode, we discuss: 
How Jess started her own fitness company in universityBuilding a body positive studio for ambitious womenMindset shifts to help you get connected to your fitness routineAdding "fit" to your identity to help you show up for yourselfCreating community as an entrepreneurAnd moreCONNECT WITH JESS
On Instagram, @jesstakimotofitness
On SHINE's instagram, @shinefitco
On TikTok, @jesstakimotofitness
Learn more about SHINE and sign up for a two week trial at www.shinefit.co

Hosted by @kirstimcnabney
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This episode was edited by Amanda Wan of Wan Media 

Today, we're thinking about therapy, movement and touch with Ashley Brodeur of The Feelosophy. 

Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist, Yoga Teacher and Trainer, Breathwork Facilitator, Sagittarius ;) and the Founder of The Feelosophy Supportive Touch Methodology for yoga teachers and health practitioners. 

She longs for a world where we are at peace with ourselves, where we can seek comfort in community and reach out for a hug from a stranger. She believes in the power of movement, mindfulness, breath and supportive touch. She craves freedom and am constantly seeking adventure, nature and a moment in the water.  

In the episode, we discuss: 
How to find a therapistWhat to know before your first therapy sessionHow to prepare for a therapy sessionWhat questions to ask to find a good fit for therapyNeuroAffective TouchThe connection between movement and mental healthAnd moreCONNECT WITH ASH
On Instagram, @the.feelosophy
On her website thefeelosophy.com

Hosted by @kirstimcnabney
Find links, inspiration and updates on @thinkingaboutpodcast

This episode was edited by Amanda Wan of Wan Media