Trae Bodge is a successful lifestyle writer and TV commentator who made the brave leap from beauty brand founder to creating her own unique space in retail and shopping expertise. I loved discussing our shared experiences of separating our identities from our corporate personas. After Trae left RetailMeNot, she discovered that her value wasn't tied to a corporate email address or brand name, but rather to their skills, relationships, and reliability.
Read MorePR expert Sabina Hitchen, founder of Press for Success is sharing her advice how you can get featured in the press! Sabina has helped over 15,000 entrepreneurs through her courses, and she brings her unique blend of teaching background and PR expertise to share quick, actionable strategies for getting press coverage. What I love about Sabina's approach is how she breaks down what could be an overwhelming process into clear, manageable steps that any business owner can implement.
Read MoreCelebrating nearly 3 years of podcasting --- here's a look back at some of the best, most inspirational and most educational content to hit The Exit Interview
Read MoreLast week, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at Inman Connect in New York City, where I shared my framework for becoming the go-to expert in your field. In my presentation, I broke down what I call "The Four C's" - Confidence, Clarity, Credibility, and Connection. These principles, drawn from my 20 years of media experience at places like Us Weekly and Netflix, are the cornerstone of creating content that truly converts to cash.
Read MoreIn our latest episode of the Exit Interview, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sharon Kevil, the innovative founder of Forti Goods, the company behind app-controlled lockable furniture designed to keep your home both beautiful and secure. From her background in interior design to her journey creating a product-based business, Sharon’s story is an inspiring one.
Read MoreAfter Kelly Hubbell was working a corporate job and did a time audit she realized she was spending another 22 hours managing her household! That realization that she needed to outsource more tasks led her to found Sage Haus. Her mission is to ensure moms (on any budget!) get the support they deserve so they can feel more present in everything they do—whether it's enjoying time with their families, growing their career, or pursuing personal passions.
Read MoreAlissa Randall is a dynamic headshot photographer who shifted from the corporate world to running her own business in her 50s. She shares how she turned a significant career setback “I was sad for 10 minutes” into a triumphant pivot by launching All About Headshots and later expanding with her heartwarming PupShots. She says a layoff “pushed me to chase my passion for photography,” and she shares tips on having a great photo shoot, the confidence-boosting power of tailored clothing and personal color preferences, and her expert tips to help clients relax and enjoy their sessions.
Read MoreAs we wrap up this year I wanted to reflect on some of my guests best tips to help you kick off your 2025 entrepreneurial goals. These powerhouse guests are Tori Dunlap, Jess Ekstrom, Brad Zomick, Gemma Bonham-Carter and Rachel B. Lee, who share their expertise on building a personal brand, growing your LinkedIn following, securing speaking engagements, and scaling online courses.
Read MoreAs we wrap up this year I wanted to reflect on some of my guests best tips to help you kick off your 2025 entrepreneurial goals. These powerhouse guests are Tori Dunlap, Jess Ekstrom, Brad Zomick, Gemma Bonham-Carter and Rachel B. Lee, who share their expertise on building a personal brand, growing your LinkedIn following, securing speaking engagements, and scaling online courses.
Read MoreToday we have the dynamic Drea Okeke, known to her 6 million followers as @drea_knowsbest. A Nigerian American content creator recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and New York Magazine’s The Cut, Drea brings a unique blend of cultural richness and personal authenticity to her work. Her story begins as an engineer Lowe's, which enabled her to start her dual career as an engineer and content creator. Drea shared how her childhood passion for capturing moments on camera evolved into creating engaging content on platforms like Vine and TikTok. Even early in her career, she managed to integrate her vibrant personality and cultural roots, eventually growing a substantial following of 700,000 on Vine but then facing setbacks like losing those 700,000 followers in 2017.
Read MoreJess Ekstrom, a Forbes top-rated speaker and the creative mind behind Mic Drop Workshop is helping women get paid more as a speaker! She says women are only 30% of keynote speakers and she’s here to change that! She runs Mic Drop Workshop which helps women land higher paid speaking gigs. She’ll teach you how to get speaking gigs, how to charge higher rates, and how to turn 1 speaking engagement into 5. She also shares her learnings from what she did wrong at first and how to craft a relatable and profitable speech. We have a wide-ranging chat with lots of great nuggets and you’ll also learn how Bernie Madoff impacted her career trajectory.
Read MoreDr. Noa Sterling shares her experience as an OB-GYN, working ‘part time’ at 40 hours during her pregnancy changed her career. She shares how intense back-to-back 24 hour shifts while pregnant led her to leave her ob-gyn practice and create a platform helping parents across the country.
Read More5 Year Anniversary + Thanksgiving! Happy Holidays. I wanted to give appreciation to both my amazing clients who make me feel lucky to be a business owner everyday and to share lessons that I've learned as an entrepreneur. I’ll share what I've done wrong and what I've learned how to do right! Listen to this mini episode to see how I've been able to scale my client base while giving more personalized service, how I've learned to have more effective sales calls and which coaches and professional development have helped me grow as an entrepreneur and marketing coach.
Read MoreLearn essential LinkedIn strategies with Rachel B. Lee, a renowned LinkedIn Top Voice and the co-owner of Standout Authority. She shares her top tips to grow your presence on LinkedIn, describes how to craft a great profile, how to build your network authentically, tools to use and the truth about video on LinkedIn.
Read MoreWe have the incredible Lydia Fenet joining us, a top charity auctioneer who has raised over $1 billion for nonprofits and a renowned expert in negotiation strategies. Lydia shares her tips on mastering negotiation by establishing clear outcome points, preparing extensively, and embracing flexibility. This piqued my interest,the importance of emotional detachment during negotiations and how self-perception can shape others' views of you. Lydia reveals her unique journey from an intern at Christie’s to leading her own successful agency.
Read More“The goal is to have a good vibe.” This week we have, Melissa Rosenfield, the dynamic founder of IFP Communications and former "Director of Vibe" at Viceroy Hotel Group. Our conversation delved into Melissa's remarkable journey of being in debt to running a 7-figure company in 18 months and her path from the corporate world to the exhilarating—and sometimes daunting—realm of entrepreneurship. The turnaround includes winning an award of the “Best Places to Work” by PR Week.
Read More"Understanding financial independence was a game changer for me.” Financial expert Katie Gatti from "Money with Katie” joins me as we discuss personal finance and the concept of financial independence. She makes a compelling argument against hoarding large sums in savings accounts without a clear purpose, something that too many of us are guilty of. Instead, she advocates for making your money work for you through investments.
Read More“Your business shouldn’t be your whole life, it should be the vehicle that helps create your dream life.” Online Business Strategist Gemma Bonham-Carter is here this week to tell us about her journey from public health to a seven-figure digital entrepreneur - and it is nothing short of inspirational! Gemma’s knack for creating meaningful connections with her audience and her valuable insights into online courses, email marketing, and integrating AI blew me away.
Read MoreIn this emotional and insightful episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Gail Miller, a maternal fetal medicine physician and trauma-informed life coach who specializes in supporting women who are childless not by choice. Gail shared her powerful perspective on grief, explaining that it can arise not only from losing what we've had but also from losing the experiences and life paths we never got to fulfill.
Read MoreHow do you get people to actually sign up to get your newsletter? And keep them there? Tori Dunlap of the platform Her First $100K and hit podcast and book Financial Feminist shares some incredible insights on how she amassed a whopping 100,000 subscribers to her email list in just one week.
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