Ever look at a successful entrepreneur from afar and wonder, “How did they do that?” Today’s guests are giving you the skinny on how they did it. Their varied experience—master healer, tattoo artist, author and actor, executive consultant, professional speaker, art/fashion designer, and sex therapist—means there’s wisdom in their words no matter what your business is. You’ll learn about their motivations to start their businesses, their turning points along the way, the lessons they’ve learned and what they’d do differently if they could do it all again. Their stories of turning challenge into opportunity will encourage you to keep going no matter what life is throwing at you so hit play and listen in.

Connect with today’s guests:

Megan Edge – Visit https://meganedgehealing.thrivecart.com/healing-hearts-oracle-cards/?coupon=HEARTSJOURNEY to get 20% off a signed and personalized edition of Megan’s Oracle cards, The Heart's Journey: Healing Hearts Oracle Cards & Guidebook boxed set Heart’s Journey

Sean Lizée – https://angelonmyarm.com

TJ Sweet – https://tjsweet.com

John Di Domenico – https://thejohnnydshow.com

Ocean Baker - https://natsukashiiink.world/

Dr. Lori Brotto - www.esensehealth.com

Steven Roy – https://inkwellvancouver.ca

Today’s guest, Sean Lizée, is the embodiment of the belief that anything is possible, and in this episode he shares how he went from being in prison to being a best-selling author, a sought-after actor and a successful entrepreneur. After 40 years of bad decisions, he says, he knows he’s on the right path because he goes to bed at night excited to wake up and get to work. To get to this point, he’s had to overcome self-sabotage, make peace with his past choices, and get comfortable with discomfort. Listen in as he talks with Deb about the secrets to his newfound success, the joy of building a team, the importance of mentors and how he silences his inner critic. Prepare to be inspired to overcome your own obstacles.

Music mentioned in this episode: “Dude Ranch” by Blink 182

One of the keys to success in business, according to today’s guest, is giving without expecting to receive. And who can argue when that way of operating has served her extremely well. Tiffany Alexander is a fund owner, a podcaster, and a self-described “super connector”. Her journey has been anything but straightforward, starting in astronaut training, transitioning to house flipping, and eventually making her way to investing as a fund owner. She says her secret to success has been following her natural tendency to help people. Early in her career she learned that effective networking was all about asking questions like “Who are you?” and “Who can I introduce you to?” Pairing a giving attitude with strong mindset habits and personal growth work, Tiffany has built a career that gives her incredible financial and time freedom while helping others in a meaningful way. Listen to her conversation with Deb and discover entrepreneurial success secrets you can put into action right away.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Chris Voss - “Never Split the Difference”

Carol Dweck - “Mindset”

Get more from Tiffany: https://www.youtube.com/@unveilingjourneys

Tiffany’s podcast: Unveiling Journeys with Tiffany Alexander

Music mentioned in this episode: Tiësto

Your success or failure is often determined not by what you know but by who’s standing beside you. Today’s guests prove that’s true whether you are confronting burnout, imposter syndrome or trauma, or you’re striving for career advancement or business growth. Despite their diverse backgrounds, these 9 business owners have one thing in common. They have thrived in life and business in large part because of the people who helped them and because they’ve been focused on helping others as well. Settle in for an inspiring conversation about how to find the kind of support that will help you reach your goals sooner, plus their hot tip that will help any entrepreneur.

Websites:

Brittney Ashley - https://www.creativedynamicsva.com

Todd Lingel - www.karestoday.org

Stacey Hall – https://staceyannhall.com

Angelica Ventrice – https://angelicaventrice.com

Vanessa Siliezar - https://linktr.ee/mariposasources

Susan Blumberg - https://drsusanblumberg.com/

Mandy Hawtin – https://seadragonorganic.com.au

Adina Maynard – https://playcattywampus.com

Lea Tran - https://www.LeaTran.com

Music mentioned in this episode:

Brittney – “Unstoppable” by Sia

Susan – “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman

Stacey – “I Feel Good” by James Brown

Mandy – “Annie’s Song” by John Denver

Todd – “Dancing with the Dinosaur” by Steven Curtis Chapman

Adina – “Thankful” by Forest Frank

Vanessa – High vibe rap by Peachkka

Lea – “Be Not Afraid”

Angelica – “Scream” by Michael and Janet Jackson

Do you hesitate to raise your prices, avoid sending invoices or put off other financial tasks? Today’s guest says reluctance to do the things that bring you success may be the result of money trauma overlapped with imposter syndrome. Founder of Creative Dynamics, Certified Business and Imposter Syndrome Coach, and the host of “Breaking Norms, Building Dreams”, Brittany Ashley has seen this play out in both her own life and in her clients’ lives. In fact, 72% of executive women experience imposter syndrome, which she defines as feeling not confident enough to accomplish something. In this episode, she and Deb discuss where money trauma and imposter syndrome come from and what you can do about it. Discover the keys to breaking out of these unhelpful life patterns in this enlightening conversation.

Listen to Brittney’s podcast: “Breaking Norms, Building Dreams”

Website: https://creativedynamicsva.com/

Meet a woman on a mission to create and promote “conscious media”, the kind of content that leaves people inspired and motivated and reminds us just how wonderful humans are. Award-winning producer Kia Kiso-Brennan, has had a hand in many TV shows, movies and music videos. But it’s her current work promoting conscious media that she’s really excited about. She’s the founder of Conscious Media Visionaries and the host of the podcast “Convos About Conscious Media with Kia”. She shares her simple but powerful framework for deciding what media she watches so that she’s inspired to keep working on her heart-centered projects. Once you hear this conversation, you’ll think twice about what’s in your “media diet” and how you can be a part of this powerful movement.

Website: https://consciousmediaconvos.com

A gift from Kia: https://consciousmediaconvos.com/gatewaygift

Book mentioned in this episode:

“Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers” by Richard Botto

Films mentioned in this episode:

“Between the Mountain and the Sky”

“Mile…Mile & A Half”

Ready to shift from hustle to calm confidence in your business? Today’s guest, Sovereign Leadership Mentor Jen Du Plessis, tells you how. Jen explains that success requires more than business mechanics and IQ; leaders must elevate their EQ so they can make intentional decisions rather than reacting in the “battlefield” of business. This applies even if the only person you’re leading is you! Lady Jen has lived what she teaches and, in this conversation with Deb, she shares the pivotal moment she changed her approach from proving her worth to embodying her purpose. If you’re looking to go big in life and business, hit play and prepare to be inspired.

Website: ladyjenduplessis.com

Music mentioned in this episode: “Time and Tide” by Basia

What if the opportunities you never saw coming are the ones that change everything? That’s what today’s guests have discovered. Young entrepreneurs DJ Daeshaun White (DJ D Smoove) and streetwear designer Ocean Baker each started out with a vision of what their businesses would look like, but by staying open to interesting opportunities, what they’ve each created is even better than what they expected. From working with celebrities to writing books, their creativity and profits have stretched beyond what they thought possible by this point. Listen in as they share their lessons learned, plus advice on networking and visibility, and personal practices to stay motivated.

Websites:

https://natsukashiiink.world/

https://djdsmoove.com