Brand Yourself

Ever suspect that your own thoughts and beliefs are holding you back from making progress in your business? When we have around 60,000 thoughts a day with the majority of them being carried over from the past, it makes sense that we all need to take inventory of what we’re telling ourselves. Especially since we know our thoughts influence our actions and our actions inform our outcomes, right? In today’s episode, we’re shining a light on the kind of thought that 1000% holds every human back so we can not only build awareness but start to release ourselves from its grip. What is that thought? “I can’t.” Listen for the simple exercise you can do to figure out which I can’t statements are holding you back from showing up fully in your business.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

I’d like to officially welcome you to a brand-new series inside the Brand Yourself podcast --- Mini-Masterclasses, essentially a potent conversation with an expert that will offer you actionable insight that will help you authentically pursue your purpose on the planet and build your business. And today’s topic is a hot one: SOCIAL MEDIA. Social media marketing and content creation can feel like a moving target, and I know so many of my clients feel lost about where to put their time, energy, and focus on these platforms. Well, I’ve got the perfect person to put you at ease and her name is Allie Mason. Allie is an Instagram expert, researcher, and experienced copywriter and content producer having worked across government, journalism, wellness, radio and television production, and entrepreneurship for almost 15 years. She is also the CEO of Something Greater School of Social™, a social media consulting and coaching agency specializing in cross-platform optimization for purpose-driven experts and celebrities w

In today’s episode, I jump back into my Biz Wisdom series where I offer you a slice of insight as it relates to pursuing your purpose and mindfully growing a business. And today’s topic is all about building community IN REAL LIFE. There are a few reasons I wanted to address this: I’m seeing more and more people reduce their social media usage for business – and experience growth without it. So many of us are tired of these platforms and crave the nourishment and joy only in-person connections offer. When you’ve got a solid presence in your local community, you can really anchor yourself as the go-to for what you specialize in. So, I’ll be sharing 5 practical tips for how to go about doing this even if you’re more introverted like me.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Amy Duncan is a healthcare industry veteran with 15 years of experience ranging from biotech and medical device sales to telegenetics and psychedelics. She is the founder of both Mowellens, a CBD company, and the recent co-founder of EDIT, an LA-based regenerative healthcare company and clinic that offers a variety of therapies including ketamine, vitamin infusions, and more. After navigating life as the caregiver of her late husband who battled glioblastoma brain cancer, she found herself in a state of depression, and through a variety of therapies including ketamine, she was able to find peace and healing. So, Amy is an incredible human being – if you listened to our first conversation in episode 56, you already know how she is both brilliant and someone who leads with heart. In this episode, we chat about how she navigated her husband’s passing while running a business fulltime, her experience with psychedelics and why they were the catalyst for her healing, what it was like to co-found her second company,

Brand Yourself is BACK after a 5-month break – I’m just now emerging from the baby bubble after giving birth to our Jack. It has been a wild ride being in the newborn phase again, healing from childbirth, adjusting to life to life as a mama of two, and creating space to reconnect with myself and my work again. In this kickoff episode of the 2023 season, I open up about: How my business is evolving as I step into this new season of life What you can expect from the show this year My birth story and how we’ve been finding our new normal as a family of 4 I’m really excited to reveal how I’ll be deepening my work and more! To learn more about how you can work with me, visit blairbadenhop.com/offerings.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Here we are – nearing the end of another year! And as a business owner, you may be shifting your focus from the here and now to planning for 2023. This episode is designed to help you do just that – specifically in planning out the first quarter of the New Year. Inside, I share my signature quarterly planning formula so that you can create aligned, intentions, goals, and tasks to move yourself forward. I also open up about: How I feel right now as I’m about to become a mama of two My biggest lessons, challenges, and wins of 2022 What I’m most proud of accomplishing this past year And more I hope this formula and my transparency about my own business helps you feel seen, supported, and less alone on the journey. Because – truth is, we are always figuring it out as we go. Happy Holidays! B.   P.S. Be sure to check out episode 218 if you haven’t completed the Sacred Reflection Ritual I share with you. It’s a must-do before you shift into 2023 planning mode. P.P.S. If you want your Brand Yourself fix between no

Elizabeth Earnshaw is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (MA), and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. She is a co-founder of OURS, where she works to make couples counseling mainstream and accessible. She also owns A Better Life Therapy in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, supporting clinicians who are helping couples every day. Elizabeth is the author of I WANT THIS TO WORK, a trustworthy guide to navigating the most challenging relationship issues we face. Culturally inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and written for both married and unmarried couples, this book brings an accessible guide to healing relationships and creating enduring intimacy. So, Elizabeth is AWESOME and I’m so excited to have her on the show. Because she’s not only built two thriving businesses, but she’s been actively pursuing work she loves for over a decade and has brought so much

Jadah Sellner is a bestselling author, business coach, international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, poet, and host of the Lead with Love® podcast. She's the author of SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life. She’s also the co-author of the best-selling book Simple Green Smoothies where over one million people have embraced this simple and healthy habit. As the founder of Jadah Sellner Media, Inc. and She Builds Collective, Jadah helps women build their businesses and their lives in a way that works for them—–with love. She has been featured in Forbes, O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. So, this is Jadah’s second time on the show – our first conversation was back in 2018, episode number 27. Way back in the beginning of this podcast. And I’m so excited to have her on again because this woman has had such an influence on me and how I run my business. In this episode, we chat about her transition from co-owner of a wellness business to being a full-time bus

Now that we’re officially approaching the end of the year, and the chaos of the holiday season is just weeks away, now is truly the perfect time to reflect on the past 10 months. So, I want to offer you a little exercise to do to slow down and take a look at everything you’ve accomplished – lessons learned, business wins, noteworthy moments, and more. While also acknowledging the things that were hard and didn’t go as planned. It’s so easy to kind of tuck away those things and move on to the next, especially as you gear up for a New Year. But truly, assessing the past, is essential for taking aligned steps in the future. So, in this short and sweet episode, I gift you 8 questions to help you fully acknowledge what has happened for you in 2022 as an entrepreneur and provide you with a detailed ritual to follow so this writing exercise is sacred. I also share that the 2022 season of Brand Yourself will end in a few weeks and the next season will start in Spring 2023. If you want your Brand Yourself fix between

Africa Brooke is a globally recognized consultant, mentor, speaker, and writer who specializes in helping people in and out of the public eye move through self-censorship, and other forms of self-sabotage. Her work takes a close look at the complexity, mess, and glory that is the human experience, and she makes a strong case for why we need to accept discomfort as an essential part of the growth process. Oh my goodness, I could not be more excited to have this incredible woman on the show. I came across Africa and her work back in 2020 - and was instantly drawn to her message and position on authentic self-expression. Her posts on Instagram have resonated with me deeply ever since, and having her on the show is a dream of mine. If you don’t already follow her work, do it immediately - her IG handle is @africabrooke. She is such a powerful, kind, brilliant leader, and I can’t wait for you to sink into our conversation today. In this episode, we chat about: - how her sobriety journey awakened her to a passion f

France Brunel is a Hatha yoga teacher, an in-training Ayurvedic practitioner and the founder of Yoom: a wellness company that helps you personalize your diet & self-care using Ayurveda. Yoom takes the guesswork out of wellness by offering services like virtual tongue readings, customized wellness plans, Ayurvedic consultations and functional foods & self-care solutions. As you’ll hear, this woman leads with so much integrity and has worked her butt off to bootstrap this business. And I can’t wait for you to hear how she’s done it. In this episode, we chat about her experience with major digestive issues, insomnia, and eczema, why traditional medicine didn’t help her, and how Ayurveda was the healing modality that changed her life, why this experience ignited a deep love and passion for Ayurveda, and a desire to make it as accessible as possible to everyone, what it looked like for her to launch her platform Yoom, why it started as a blog, and how it’s evolved into a much more robust content platform,

Ever feel… Totally lost about which tasks to prioritize or which projects to get started? Confused about where to focus your energy when you sit down to do work? Unsure how to structure your schedule as an entrepreneur so you get a lot done? If yes, this week’s episode is for you. The truth is – it’s so easy to get caught in the weeds when we start and run businesses; essentially wasting time on tasks and to-dos that don’t move us towards our goals. But with the right shifts to time management and productivity, you can become a pro at getting things done in a way that moves your towards your desired goals And it starts with the 5 elements I teach you about in today’s episode. These are the practices and tactics I integrate into every single day, week, and month that allow me to work 4 days a week, 6 hours a day, and still make $15,000 - $30,000 per month. I hope it helps you integrate some key processes into your work time so you feel grounded, centered, and on target.   To submit your question, visit the sho

Welcome back to another episode of Biz Wisdom. Today’s topic is all about VISIBILITY and how to create more of it for yourself and your business. So, if you’ve been wanting to expand your reach and grow your audience, this episode is for you! Inside you’ll learn the biggest mistakes people make when trying to build their authority and presence online. As well as what you can do right now to start both building a stronger relationship with your current followers and subscribers, while also creating opportunities to actively expand your reach. Hope it helps you see how your visibility is completely up to you – and the actions you take consistently.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Are you “in it” right now? Feeling tense. Stressed. Serious. About EVERYTHING that’s happening in your business OR just one core issue that is driving you nuts? If yes, I see you and I’ve got a little something to help. Inside this week’s wisdom note, I share a centering exercise that will help you flip the script on your biggest business challenge, find a calm + centered state again, and lighten the heck up so you can see a clear solution. Listen to it anytime you’re feeling like you’re taking your business – or life in general – too seriously.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of Biz Wisdom… Today, instead of addressing one challenge, I’ll be sharing four super common challenges and why they are usually a product of ONE root cause. YES, ONE! So, get your notes ready if you can – this is a juicy episode. If you’re here listening to the show, I know you’re someone who wants to bring your truth into the world, to be of service in a way that lights you up, and to build momentum doing work you love. And as you create your business, building it, growing it, and evolving it – you want to feel like you’ve found some flow. Where instead of everything feeling like a heavy lift, a learning curve, or a lot of experimenting – you’re grounded, at ease, and making moves confidently. And because of that energy, the momentum is building, the clients are coming, and the expansion is happening. But the reality is – getting started or growing what you’ve already built is nuanced and challenging. That’s the nature of business. However, how do you know when you’re experie

Today, I’m really excited to address something that has come up again and again inside my client conversations and YWB alumni community which is, and that is: SALES. The process of getting potential clients on the phone and in that conversation walking away with a YES. So, if you’re someone who has been struggling to: Feel confident when you’re speaking with a prospective client Navigate that conversation authentically and strategically Talk about your offer with confidence and clarity Feel comfortable sharing the investment and payment options And more! … This episode is for you. Inside, I’ll be sharing about 3 key things: What sales is and IS NOT The selling mindset How to prepare for a sale And more! Get your notes ready – there are lots of nuggets of wisdom in this one.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In this week’s episode, I share a huge personal update – I’m 21 weeks pregnant, and we’re expecting a baby boy to join our little family in January. As you’ll hear, the past 4+ months have been interesting to navigate, and I open up about all of it. From our decision to have another child and how long it took us to get pregnant to the challenges that came with the first trimester and my plans for maternity leave. If you’re someone who appreciates a behind the scenes peek into pregnancy as an entrepreneur and how I’ve navigated the challenges, this episode is for you!   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Briana Borten is a spiritual leader and teacher focused on how our connection to our souls, each other, the Divine, and the earth is the solution. She’s the founder of The Dragontree Spa based in Colorado and Oregon and has written numerous books (with her sweet husband Peter) including the Dreambook and Planner, Rituals for Transformation, and The Well Life. Her greatest passion is doing energy work to open people up and create inner freedom so their fullest potential can be awakened. In this episode, we chat about how breaking her neck in a car accident was one of the most pivotal moments in her life, and led to discovering the magic of energy medicine, why her healing journey inspired her to open up a day spa at age 23, grow a thriving business, and fully step into her purpose work, what it looked like for her to partner with her now husband, expand beyond their spa location, and become sought-after personal growth experts, all of the revenue streams that have contributed to their 8-figure income, from a r

Welcome back to the show! Today I’m joined by listener Annie McDonnell for a live coaching session. As you’ll hear, Annie is an acupuncturist and sound therapist. Who is working on her first digital course to support people in the thick of grief - and she feels uncertain marketing it effectively online. In this episode, we examine: Her current subscriber list, social media following, and website
 Her target audience and how this course offers them an attractive solution And map out:
 The best way to craft her messaging so that it attracts her potential customers
 Her marketing efforts via email, social media, and the frequency in which she shares So, if you’re stepping into launch mode, this is a great episode to listen to!   And if you want to be coached live on a future episode, just go to blairbadenhop.com/livecoaching to submit your request!   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

Ever had a client or potential client ghost you? Essentially sign up to chat with you or even signed an agreement to work with you, but then didn’t show up and didn’t communicate why? You are certainly not alone. One thing that many business owners don’t talk about openly are the challenges that often happen in the sales process and within client delivery. And ghosting is most definitely an issue everyone has experienced at least once. In this week’s episode, I share how I’ve handled the sales call ghost and when a client backs out after a sign up – either right after submitting payment or even a month in. I hope it helps you navigate these sticky situations with both love and firm boundaries that help you connect human to human, while also protecting your business.   To submit your question, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram