Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World EO Virtual Learning

Author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz joins the podcast today to discuss some principles in his book, Profit First. With years of entrepreneurial experience under his belt, Mike shows how to navigate the industry as a small business. Mike has built multiple companies and has had multiple exits. More importantly, he says, he has also had business failures. To him, those failures and stumbles are what truly transformed his journey. He hopes to take what he learned from his failure and help other entrepreneurs. Listen in!
Timestamped show notes
01:41 - Mike’s introduction
07:09 - Attracting the right customers
10:43 - Why don’t people “do more”
14:34 - Be yourself
18:02 - Why Mike wrote Profit First
22:24 - Declaring bankruptcy
24:33 - Parkinson’s Law
Links
Mike’s Website: https://mikemichalowicz.com/
Mike’s Books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/

Amy Eliza Wong is a founder, speaker, executive leadership coach, and best-selling author. In this episode, discover how Amy went from a UC Berkeley mathematics graduate to a best-selling author and speaker. Amy talks about her new book, Living On Purpose, a book that poses the question “Is this the life I was meant to live?” Listen in as Amy shares five deliberate choices one can make in order to realize fulfillment and joy and how to ultimately live your life with purpose.
Timestamped show notes
01:25 - Intro to Amy
03:44 - From Mathematician to Best-Selling Author
08:53 - Don’t figure it out, feel it out
12:18 - Five deliberate choices to realize fulfillment
18:34 - Being honest with yourself
22:38 - Working with Fortune 50/Fortune 100 companies
25:59 - Everyone communicates through their own lens
26:18 - Gaining trust
31:58 - What to do when “triggered”
33:54 - Amy’s day-to-day
35:10 - Writing a book
38:23 - What happens when you “feel it out”
39:56 - Feeling vs emotion
42:19 - Why people don’t trust their feelings
43:35 - Becoming a coach
46:43 - Morning routines
49:46 - Finding a supportive partner
Links
Amy Eliza Wong: https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com/
Living On Purpose: https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com/book/
Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyelizawong

Finnian Kelly is a “business mystic,” as Kalika puts it. He is a transformational intentionality coach and speaker. Finnian’s goal is to help entrepreneurs and business leaders awaken their consciousness and find deeper levels of meaning and purpose. Listen in as Finnian talks about living with intentionality in both business and in life. 
Timestamped show notes
02:10 - Becoming a business mystic
03:50 - What is intentionality?
06:44 - Feeling vs experiencing
08:55 - Opening up to experiencing
12:41 - Taking that first step
17:04 - You are the higher self
19:05 - Space is a gift
24:03 - Becoming intentional
27:31 - Meaning and purpose
32:21 - Intentions for 2022
36:43 - Be willing to accept
39:08 - Remembering who you are
40:50 - Receiving and grasping
45:18 - Transformation vs change
46:54 - Abundance vs scarcity
49:42 - Intention matters
53:33 - Our energy is our greatest asset
58:34 - How to contact Finnian
Links:
Finnian’s website: https://www.finniankelly.com/

Victoria Jackson is the CEO of Victoria Jackson Cosmetics, a massive global cosmetics brand with over 600 beauty products and a billion dollars in sales. Along with Ellen Degeneres, Victoria is the co-founder of Kind Science, a skincare brand with a focus on not only being kind to your skin, but to the environment as well. She is also the founder of the Guthy Jackson Charitable Foundation, which works to find a cure for neuromyelitis optica. Listen in as Victoria shares her incredible story of perseverance, self-discovery, and personal growth.  Timestamped show notes
02:21 - Bigger reasons
05:09 - Guthy Jackson Charitable Foundation
06:17 - National Women’s Hall of Fame
07:56 - Career as an author
10:03 - Tips for women entrepreneurs
11:09 - Finding and using your voice
13:43 - Cultivating resilience and perseverance
14:52 - Mentors
17:11 - Kind Science
19:09 - Having a business partner
20:59 - 0 to 1 billion
22:47 - Are entrepreneurs born or made
23:25 - Tips for mom entrepreneurs
26:42 - Looking at 2022
28:50 - Asking for help
30:03 - Using your voice
Links
NMO Resources: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nmo-resources/id1032001786
Guthy Jackson Foundation: https://guthyjacksonfoundation.org/
Kind Science: https://www.kindscience.com/

Christina Stratton is the co-founder and CEO of Privai, a skincare line focused on personalized services, world-class treatments, and wellness. Founded in 2006, Privai has grown to over 20+ spa properties throughout the United States. Listen in as Christina shares her story of how she left the entertainment industry to pursue her goal of creating a brand that inspires and prioritizes self-care. Timestamped show notes
01:31 - Started at a simple day spa
02:37 - Meeting her business partner
07:11 - Sharing values
12:18 - Company vision
13:54 - Looking back at the COVID era
17:54 - Prioritizing self-care
21:11 - Personalized wellness
24:41 - Building an app
27:02 - Advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs
39:50 - How to prioritize self-care
46:04 - Guided meditation through Privai
51:41 - Entertainment or entrepreneurship?
Links
Privai: https://privai.com/

Teja Bell is a committed practitioner of the Dharma and the Dao, a recognized Zen Master, a 6th-degree black belt in Aikido, and a qigong teacher. Teja emphasizes the healing and restorative aspects of qigong, with a focus on mindfulness and meditation. Listen in as he shows how mindfulness, meditation, and martial arts can impact your entrepreneurial journey.  Timestamps:
02:30 - The Art of Undoing
08:45 - The use of martial arts
13:03 - Harmonious living
14:29 - Competition
16:56 - Transformation
21:56 - What is Qigong?
24:08 - Qigong is a legitimate change
31:29 - Getting started with meditation
39:32 - Relax and recharge!
43:28 - “Soul searching”
48:23 - Qigong vs Tai Chi
51:40 - Join Teja’s Wednesday classes!
Links
Teja Bell: https://www.tejabell.com/