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09/13/2024

Thank you to Pam Tanase, SHRM-SCP for inviting me to share my podcast experience during the PODCAST 101 series this month. It was a blast to share with aspiring podcasters two seasons and 90 episodes worth of experience producing the You’re Up First podcast.  
If you’re thinking of launching a podcast, don’t miss out on the state of the art recording studio at Work Zones. It’s impressive! 
Best of luck to the students launching podcasts this month. Your voice is needed and we can’t wait to hear what you do!

06/23/2024

Here’s a question...

What happens when you’re at the pinnacle of your career, sharing the stage as a professional cellist with the likes of the Eagles, Andrea Botticelli, and Lady Gaga, and yet something just isn’t right? Cue the panic attacks, throwing up off stage and a general feeling of dread before a performance.

This is what happened to my guest, Elizabeth Marshall creator of , who joins me on the pod today to talk about the highs and lows of a spiritual life transformation. Sometimes a season of change finds you in the least likely place and does whatever it takes to get your attention.

The good news is all of the mess and muck that ensues once you say yes to change, leads to some serious magic and a life redefined. Hop in on this beautiful conversation and let’s hear how.

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06/14/2024

If putting more time into social media to build your business makes you cringe, this is the episode for you!

It doesn’t have to be a miserable task if you know what to do, and who is best equipped to help.

Today, I’m joined by Abby Bradetich the Founder and Creative Director of - a design and social media agency that specializes in branding, copywriting, web design, and social media.

Working with a diverse set of bold female founders, Abbey helps her clients to be THE go-to in their industry. She empowers her clients to grow their brand and build community by creating clarity, consistency, and confidence everywhere they show up online.

Could this be you, too? Hop in and find out!

06/10/2024

Do you pay attention to your own self-talk?   You might be surprised that when you do, it’s full of judgment not only of yourself but others you don’t even know. A common pitfall of our judgment is around our aging bodies and minds, and it’s deeply ingrained in our psyche from a young age. Because of this internalized ageism, we make assumptions about what age means, what it says about the aging population, and how we are somehow doing it wrong.

Ageism is present at every age and affects everyone. The good news is that it can be turned around with educated and intentional conversations full of curiosity and respect.

To discuss the topic of ageism there is no better guest than Kris Geerken, Co-Director of Changing the Narrative where she developed the Age-Friendly Healthcare program, including the production of the educational film Antidotes for Ageism. Kris also developed the toolkit for intergenerational conversations on ageism.   Hop in and let’s talk about ageism and how we can do better for ourselves and each other.

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05/30/2024

I’ve invited to the podcast today Sarah Dickinson of to talk about why an email newsletter (no matter what your business, passion or topic) is the number ONE place to build whatever it is you want more of.

Do you want to sell your ceramics? Do you want to be an expert in your industry? Do you want better clients that are pre-qualified and warmed up to buy from you? An email newsletter is the way to get there. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, or fancy. It just has to be consistent and offer value to those receiving it.

So let’s hop in and talk about this powerful tool and lift the veil on how easy it is to connect with your community of perfect clients and engaged followers.

So go ahead and sharpen your quill, grab your pot of ink, and let’s get started!

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05/25/2024

Let’s talk about taking big risks, shall we?

They are terrifying! They trigger our primal brain so that we feel like we’re in real danger. It’s why most of us don’t take big risks or make big changes - because it stirs up all of the demons and fears we don’t normally deal with in our busy lives. But if there is a nagging feeling that something needs to change, and soon, chances are something needs to change soon!   So today, I’m joined by fellow podcaster and empathic life coach, Linda Brand, to talk about her big risks, and the rewards that come when you jump, even when it’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done. Linda and I talk about why risk-taking is important, how to do it, and what it looks like in the messy middle before we fully embody the change.

This is a sweet and inspiring conversation, and I’m so excited to share this wisdom.

05/09/2024

I’ve been percolating for a few years now on the gender roles not only in our society but in my home. So, when Gloria Steinem’s 90th birthday rolled around in March, I knew it was a sign to do an episode on Modern Feminism.

So many women besides Gloria have thrown their passion and voice into the conversation and because of this, so much has shifted in our favor over the last 60 years. There is still work to do, but the question is what does the work look like now, and who is doing it?

A little hint: If you are alive right now, this is your time in history to effect change. The future is counting on us to pick up the baton and run our leg down the field.

I’m picking up the baton today with my amazing guest, Chloe Redmond, of . Together we talk about where we’ve been, what being a feminist looks like today, and how that might shape the future.

This is an important conversation for all of us to have in our way. I hope this is an inspiration.

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05/03/2024

Here we are again, talking about money!

Why? It’s important because, for something we earn, touch, use, and interact with every day we sure have a hard time understanding how to make it work for us. For too many of us, especially women, it feels like we work for it but rarely feel we have any control over it.

Let’s change that!

On today’s episode, I’m joined by the CEO of a financial advisor for one of Forbes’ top 20 Wealth Management Companies.

Stephanie works with female entrepreneurs to improve their relationships with money, ease the fears of money management, and achieving their financial goals. Today we talk about how women are especially vulnerable to financial insecurity with the added responsibility of stepping away from a career to raise children or to care for aging parents.

Even if someone else is taking care of your finances and the family or partnership income, it’s critically important that you are safeguarded against unexpected circumstances.

As with most things, you can begin with small steps, including professional help.

Jump in and let’s learn how!
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04/19/2024

Dear Introverts,

It’s easy to think we’re doing something wrong. Many of who we see realizing success and getting attention are the ones who feel comfortable getting attention.

I am really inconsistent about content and outreach and self-promotion as a business owner partly because I get a major exposure hangover after I put a bunch out into the world, and I need a week or more to recover. I always feel like I’m doing something wrong, like I’m undisciplined or non-commital, which isn’t true. My biggest problem is that I’m comparing myself to the wrong people. I shouldn’t be comparing myself at all!

That’s why I love today’s conversation so much. This isn’t about what you are doing wrong, it’s really about finding what you do right naturally and then playing into that. When it’s stuff that lights you up and makes you feel good, you are much more likely to stick to it.

So today, I’ve invited to the conversation an award-winning business coach Katherine Mackenzie-Smith who is a champion and strategist for introverts and highly sensitive souls. Katherine calls her clients gentle leaders, and she’s here to share how to create a successful and sustainable business through our innate wisdom and strengths - no big social media stunts required.

Today’s episode is all about finding what fits for you and then allowing that to be your magic as a business owner and leader.

Listen at leanneelliott.com or streaming on
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04/11/2024

Have you been awakened?

If you’ve walked through any level of a spiritual a-ha then you will want to hop into this delicious conversation with , author of the book In Deep Shift.

Spiritual Awakenings have markers that are universal experiences, and while whole phases can be disorienting and lonely, Valerie and her beautiful book are here to assure you that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Grab yourself a copy and join the conversation about the highs and lows of waking up to yourself and the life you’re meant to live.

Episodes available on leanneelliott.com or streaming on Apple | Audible | Spotify

04/04/2024

Are you cut out for self-employment but don’t know how to make the jump?

If your answer is yes, then this episode is for you.

Today I’m joined by Numbers Witch and Self-Employment Bookkeeper, Regan Bashara, with who empowers passionate, open-hearted entrepreneurs in their pursuit of a sustainable and profitable business.

Regan helps us identify what we need in place before we jump, and how we might build a sustainable business for the long term.

Listen now on Apple | Spotify | Audible

04/01/2024

Thank you to for having me on the to talk about midlife, reiki healing, and how to get ourselves free from the cycle of feeling unwell and out of balance.
Have a listen wherever you stream!

03/29/2024

Question for you…what is beauty and who gets to decide the standard?

I thought this was an excellent question for my guest today, as we talk about the $580 billion dollar beauty industry and how the folks behind it might not have our best interest in mind.

Marla’s artistry as a Licensed Skin Therapist and Professional Makeup Artist, has graced the pages of Vogue & Marie Claire, and on shows like Disney, Dr. Oz, and some pretty famous faces. Marlu passionately empowers women in their prime to embrace confidence, self-love, and authenticity, unlocking their true selves and their unique expression of beauty.

Join us as we talk about beauty as defined from the inside out. Streaming on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/24/2024

On this week’s episode, I’m coming to you solo to share about the process of healing, the process of coming home to yourself, and how that looks out in the real world while interacting with other real people, especially the ones we love.

There is a lot of talk about doing this kind of work, but very little about how we relate differently to people and the world around us in the process. It can get messy and a little unsettling to change, so today I want to talk about tools to help navigate this powerful and brave work of coming home to yourself.

https://www.leanneelliott.com/podcast

03/16/2024

Money, Money, Money.

What a charged and ever-present topic. Money can hold meaning in significantly different ways for all of us, symbolizing access, status, struggle, or those things we want most that are just out of our reach.   No matter where we land on the spectrum of having or not having enough money, our relationship with it, how we spend and save it, and most importantly how we feel about all of that, is vital to having the best relationship with our finances.

From the archives of Season 1, I’m joined by a Personal Finance Expert and Coach, to share her tips and systems that help us feel better about our money, and empower us around realistic spending and prioritizing saving.     Go ahead and grab a pen and paper, I think you’re going to want to take notes on this one.

03/16/2024

Did you hear that Facebook and Instagram went down this week?

No big deal unless it’s the only way you’re connecting with your audience and customers.

If you’re interested in a way to guarantee access to your followers and fans that isn’t social, then you’re in luck because today we’re talking about list building, which has the highest return on investment over any other marketing strategy.

Helen Munshi, a list-building and quiz funnel marketing professional joins me to talk about why lists are important, how to build one, and once you have one what to do with it to set your business on fire.

03/09/2024

Did you hear that Facebook and Instagram went down this week?

No big deal unless it’s the only way you’re connecting with your audience and customers.

If you’re interested in a way to guarantee access to your followers and fans that isn’t social, then you’re in luck because today we’re talking about list building, which has the highest return on investment over any other marketing strategy.

Helen Munshi, a list-building and quiz funnel marketing professional joins me to talk about why lists are important, how to build one, and once you have one what to do with it to set your business on fire.

https://www.leanneelliott.com/Podcast

03/01/2024

Thank you to this week’s podcast sponsor , a Santa Ynez Valley-based business that helps you get organized.

Do you feel stuck or lack the motivation to take on organizational projects in your home or office? Big or small, sometimes all you need is help. That’s where Laura from All Checked Off steps in to help with setting up customized systems, tackling your to-do list and helping clear out what isn’t needed anymore so your space becomes a place of peace.

Being organized is about getting the best out of life.
As the urge to do that deeper clean comes around again this spring, get help from the best at All Checked Off.

Learn more at https://www.allcheckedoff.com/

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