Biz Women Rock! With Katie Krimitsos

Well, my dear...here we are.  At the end.   Today’s episode is the last of the Biz Women Rock podcast.  To celebrate, Chris (my hubs) is interviewing me.   I want to leave you with this… Everything I created for you all these years has been because I have needed it.  The inspiration, the motivation, the organization, the leadership, the cheerleading, the support...I have needed it all.  And I knew that by creating it for you, I would be forced to step into it for myself.  In order to serve you, in order to have a prosperous business, I have had to face limiting beliefs, money blocks, foundational issues of worthiness and not-enoughness and so much more internal shit.  And of course, I’ve had to learn better ways of doing business...better strategies, better organization, better marketing, better leadership.   I am just like you.  A woman doing her best to create her own abundant, meaningful journey.  It’s messy, imperfect and painful. And magical and deeply fulfilling and worth every single second. Thank you

Oh, the divine timing of my very last interview on the Biz Women Rock podcast...Cathy Heller is my guest and our conversation is the most beautiful music of harmony, strategy and purpose.   Cathy is the creator of Don’t Keep Your Day Job, a very successful podcast whose guests include Seth Godin, Mandy Moore, Barbara Corcoran and Gabby Bernstein, just to name a few.  Just a few weeks ago, Cathy released her book, Don’t Keep Your Day Job and in just one week, it sold 10,000 copies.   During our conversation, Cathy shares her passionate belief that we EACH MATTER, that we each have unique gifts to share with the world and that our jobs are to discover what they are and to show up bravely to figure that out.   She shares what all of her guests - and every “successful” person - has in common. What is really underneath the challenges we have and the walls we hit (hint: it has to do with that little girl inside of us) She shares why empathy is so important in business How she’s teaching her kids what she believes.

In October 2019, I was invited to be the Keynote Presenter at the very first ever She Podcasts Live Conference.   I chose to share my own podcasting journey to showcase just how imperfect, meandering and REAL each of our business journeys are.  I share about the beginning of Biz Women Rock and how the podcast I launched back in 2014 gave birth to an entire, robust business for me.  And, how in 2018, when we found out we were pregnant with our second baby, everything changed. And ultimately, I share all the beautiful and messy things that have transpired during that transition. During this presentation, I’m taking you through 7 Steps you can follow to create your own version of success: Get Quiet Allow Yourself to Dream Cut Out the Noise Look Your Fears in the Eyes Be Brave and Take Inspired Action Say Goodbye to What No Longer Serves You Create Your Own Journey I hope this episode helps you feel less alone on this business journey and inspired to continue listening to your own voice so you can be the creato

When I saw Jen Mavros’ video announcing she was leaving her old business behind and stepping into a new business, I obviously could relate.  Jen has been helping entrepreneurs manifest soulfully aligned desires and dreams in life and business for 7 years now as a coach and mentor, speaker and leader.  But a few years ago...she began questioning, feeling and ultimately...listening. Which has led her to an entirely new business, the first iteration of which is called Loving Business Forward. But one thing really struck me in her announcement was that she said that her podcast, The Jen Mavros Show is the one thing that’s coming with her in the transition.   So, I brought Jen on for the Podcasting Series and you’ll get to hear her answer to why her podcast is the only thing coming with her.  We’ll also dive into why she’s going through a transition in business and how scary and exciting that’s been for her. We discuss… Why she “unbranded” herself as a coach How she used - and continues to use - meditation as her

When I think of “podcasting,” I think of Jessica Kupferman. She’s someone who has experienced the industry is such a variety of ways...as a podcaster herself, as someone who owned a business selling advertising on podcasts and as the leader and co-founder of She Podcasts, a community of over 14,000 women podcasters.   So it made perfect sense to invite Jessica on the show for this podcasting series as I pay tribute to this incredible platform that has allowed me into your life all these years.   During our conversation, Jessica shares… How her supportive attitude (vs. a competitive one) has served her in life, friendships, business and podcasting. A little into what her what her partnership with co-founder of She Podcasts, Elsie Escobar looks like. The power of our words and their ability to manifest our visions...and how her vision of having a conference for women podcasters came to fruition. Why you don’t have to be perfect to podcast. How podcasting has changed her life Why podcasting is so freakin’ power

We’re continuing the PODCASTING SERIES today with the incredible Jaime Legagneur (pronounced “Jemmy”).  I had the pleasure of meeting Jaime in a peculiar and memorable way at Podfest 2017, catching her in a pivotal moment of her podcasting and business career.   Today, she’s sharing about all the places that podcasting has taken her these past few years...all the surprising, unplanned and soul nourishing things that have blossomed for her.  “Prepare yourself for when the opportunities come,” Jaime says.  And, as you’ll hear, she’s the most beautiful example of that.  Since Podfest 2017, she’s… Become the Director of the Horse Radio Network, created by our mutual friend Glenn the Geek.  Shifted into Manager of the Horse Radio Network Created the Florida Podcast Network, which currently has 6 shows Created and co-hosts the Finding Florida podcast, a unique travel show that has opened up so many doors! Partnered with The Wedding Biz Network as the Director of their podcast program. Evolved her business Flintsto

Kicking off the PODCASTING SERIES today is the fabulous Tina Conroy of The Intuitive Woman Podcast.  I’ve had the privilege of walking beside Tina on her podcasting journey the past few years as her coach and mastermind leader and I can tell you that she’s one of the most dedicated podcasters I’ve ever met.  As a matter of fact, she’s been podcasting in some form since 2011!   Tina is an Intuitive, Reiki Master, Yoga teacher and healer.  She helps women connect deeper to their intuition so they can be more aligned with themselves and live lives that bring them joy.  She does this through her Intuitive Coaching program, her live yoga sessions, her virtual Reiki and Reading sessions and her live Retreats.   During our conversation, Tina shares… How her entire podcasting and business journey had a massive change when she attended Podfest in 2017. How changing her brand into The Intuitive Women was sooooo much more than just a name change.  That it forced her to step confidently into the brand. The first moment

When Nicole Cruz came to me, it became apparent that she wanted to build a business so she could put herself out of business.   Let me explain.   Nicole is a registered dietician and for 10 years, she’s been seeing clients one on one - mostly young girls and teenagers who have eating disorders or disordered eating and who want to heal their relationship with body and food.   As a mom of three littles and fueled by her desire to help prevent more kids from having such challenges, she started Joyful Eating for Your Family, a brand whose mission it is to help parents teach their kids how to have a healthy relationship with food.   When we began working together, she had just started the private Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfuleatingforyourfamily/) and had an Instagram account. Fast forward, Nicole has solidified her message and stepped into her passionate voice to help families.  Her Facebook Group has over 2,000 members, her Instagram account is followed by over 8,100 people and over 1,200

When Ashley Kitchens began working with me as a private client, she only knew one thing: she loved sharing with people about plant-based eating and wanted to reach more people.  She didn’t know what that would look like as a business, but she did have about 5,000 people following her on Instagram.   Over the year, Ashley has bravely taken baby (and sometimes GIANT) steps into her greatness!  And during this conversation, she shares about the evolution of her online business model from zero to now! She currently has 13 private clients, an email list of 1000 who have downloaded her free 1 week meal plan, 200 people who have purchased her 1 month meal plan and currently has 13,000 followers on Instagram.  She’s speaking at some big conferences in her industry and will be rolling out her signature program in early 2020.   She is totally on fire! During our interview, Ashley shares… What it was like offering her first paid product! How she completely changed plans after her first paid product was out, choosing to

Today’s episode is sharing THE REAL behind the scenes reasons why Biz Women Rock is going on sabbatical.  The podcast, the business and the private Facebook Group...they’re all getting archived on December 2, 2019.  Perhaps this is a shocker for you and you’re wondering, whaaaat?!  Why???!  Or, perhaps you’ve seen it coming. You’ve noticed I haven’t been as active in our Facebook Group or have skipped a few episodes here and there, know I’ve been talking about the Women’s Meditation Network (http://womensmeditationnetwork.com) a lot lately.   Either way, my intention behind today’s episode is to share the entire business and life journey I’ve been on for the past 2 years and all the emotional and strategic reasons I’m saying goodbye to Biz Women Rock.   I’m sharing… Why my very realistic plans to bring in $300,000 in 2018 were completely sidelined when I found out we were pregnant with our second daughter.  Why two big reasons I launched a brand new business - the Women’s Meditation Network - in all that cha

Sex.  Intimacy.  Play.  Creativity.  They are all incredibly important parts of who we are as women.  And yet, sometimes as we walk along this crazy business journey, we can forget that these parts of ourselves need nourishment.  We get caught up in the to-do’s, launches, stresses and strategies of business growth that we can become a bit disconnected to the sexual beings that we are.   That’s why I’m bringing the amazing Amber Hawley back on the show.  Amber is a licensed couples therapist who has run her group practice Fremont Counseling Services for years now.  She also has an online company called Couples Fix, where she supports ambitious couples who want to thrive in their relationships and their work.   And today, Amber and I are having a conversation about… The difference between sex and intimacy Why the orgasm isn’t always necessarily the goal The most common sexual challenges highly ambitious couples have Strategies for more and better sex Practical reasons why having a healthy sex life helps grow y

Are you a good connector?  A good networker? Are you the woman who everyone comes to when she’s looking for a resource and you easily pull a name out of your hat to help?   That’s Brook Emery too.  And, unlike many of us who might have struggled to “monetize” our connecting gifts, Brooke has done so very well.  As a matter of fact, she is the “go-to gal” for many online business owners.   She has a Joint Venture Management Agency called Link Lab, a company that provides affiliate services for launches.  And, she also consults to people who are looking for business strategies and connections that come out of those strategies.   During our conversation, Brooke shares… How she’s packaged her ability to “collect people” and made a business out of it. How she her entrepreneurship has evolved since becoming a mom. How she practices radical acceptance of what is Lastly, Brook shares how she wants to focus her gifts so she can have a bigger impact on the world by supporting and connecting changemakers and those who

When Chrissie Wywrot sets her mind to do something...she does it.  And does it big.  As a young woman, she knew she wanted to work for the NFL.  And sure enough, she ended up doing the social media marketing for the Detroit Lions, a super sweet gig where she was able to be on the forefront of big brands being on social media.  So...she learned a lot.   Then, with two kids and a brand new baby, she began her business because her family needed more income.  She’s always been a good writer, so she chose to focus on helping people with LinkedIn marketing. During our conversation, Chrissie talks about… Why she decided to niche down her skills to offer only LinkedIn marketing services How she managed a complete rebrand once she realized how she wanted to niche How her LinkedIn marketing business got legs by being live and in person, networking around her local community. How she manages the “feast or famine” cycle that most service providers go through...the process that happens when you go out networking, attract

You’ve heard that video is a must for marketing your business.  You’ve heard that it’s a great way to help you attract the ideal person you help with your products or services.  But it feels like a lot of work! And, if you currently are doing video, maybe you’re feeling like your videos aren’t making the marketing impact you want them to make.   So what do you do?   Answering that question today is the fabulous Holly Gillen, owner of Holly G Studios.  For years, she’s been helping business owners create, produce and ultimately effectively use videos to share their message with the exact people who they want to attract into their business.   And today, she’s sharing her vast knowledge about the topic, including… Different ways to incorporate video, even if it’s not the traditional face to face type you’re used to seeing. Four questions to ask yourself before you ever put a video out there! Live vs. pre-recorded videos...when and how to leverage the benefits of both Three different strategies you can use for p

Within the first year of launching her podcast, Mind Love, Melissa Monte had 1 million downloads.  This is not the norm...and neither is she.  Which I am convinced is exactly why she has had such success.   During our conversation, Melissa walks us through how she started, launched and grew her podcast by thinking outside the box.   First, she got clear about who she was, her passions and her gifts...a step that we can easily skip over because it requires us to STOP and do the internal work.   Once she did, she went through Pat Flynn’s podcasting course, which gave her the practical steps on how to launch a podcast.   But Melissa’s differentiated herself by practicing creative thinking.  She bounced her ideas off of others, she created content that was a little different than what was out there, she gave herself a launch date and made an event out of it, which gave her accountability to take action.   And she tried many things along the way that gave her visibility, always looking at her metrix so she was str

One of the most common sayings I hear from women entrepreneurs is I suck at sales.  So, I brought on the Sales Maven herself, Nikki Rausch, who walks us through the steps to successfully selling to your clients.   Nikki is the owner of Your Sales Maven and helps entrepreneurs and corporate teams with their sales conversations so they can close more business and make more money.  During our interview, Nikki talks about… How we can tweak our language from “selling” our services or products to inviting them to find out more. She breaks down the entire discovery call process and gives you incredible tips to optimize it She warns against the biggest mistake people make during the discovery call The anatomy of a good CLOSE to you can get paid What to do when someone tells you they’ll “think about it.” Nikki does such a tremendous job of breaking down the sales conversation into practical pieces that you will be able to implement right away! And, she even has a free ebook for you called Closing the Sale, which wil

Louisa Zhou is one of the best teachers of online business I’ve ever come across.  And you’ll hear it during our conversation because she breaks down a few super simple steps explaining how you can grow your online business.   “It’s not easy,” she says, “but it doesn’t have to be complicated.”  Louisa knows because she’s built a multiple 7 figure business following these steps.  She started out as an executive in a corporate job, doing digital marketing for her company.  Soon, she transitioned into her own business, offering those same services she was doing during her day job.  As her clientele grew, she began to get people asking her all the time, “how did you do that?” So, she began teaching others how to quit their jobs while building their own business.  And within her first year of doing that, she had hit $1 Million in sales.   Louisa now has a thriving business helping people break free from their 9-5 jobs as they build their online businesses.   During our conversation, Louisa and I discuss… The TWO

You know what it feels like to work yourself to the bone...and get up to do it all over again, right?  Well, Pooja Khanna did that for too long when in her career as an executive with American Express, Pepsi and Microsoft and developed adrenal fatigue.  After years of trying to heal through western medicine, she finally turned to holistic medicine to heal herself, using methods like Reiki, Acupuncture and Meditation.  It worked. And during that journey, she saw how difficult it was for her to find quality practitioners and resources.   So, she decided to create a solution.   BeginToHeal.com is a platform that allows you, the person who is seeking out holistic practitioners and resources, to easily find ones that Pooja and her team have vetted.  Their website offers a free subscription and a low cost paid subscription ($10/mo) that give you access to resources like nutrition counselors, reiki practitioners, guided meditations, educational courses and so much more so you can heal from the inside out.  During ou

Amber Hawley is a licensed couples therapist who has run her group practice Fremont Counseling Services for years now.  She also has an online company called Couples Fix, where she supports ambitious couples who want to thrive in their relationships and their work.   I’m bringing Amber on because she is someone I consider the leading authority on how to manage the ever-evolving and ever-challenging place where business and romantic relationships live.   And it’s not a conversation we talk about very much...how our relationship with our spouse affects our business...and how our business affects our relationship with our spouse.   “Because we need money to live,” Amber states, “we see work as a necessity and our relationships as a luxury.”  And that can lead to many problems.   So, today, Amber and I are discussing… What the #1 problem is that women entrepreneurs face with their spouse The unique experiences that you may experience if you are the entrepreneur and your spouse is not. The very different things y

You’ll recognize Christine McAlister’s name because I recently had her on a previous episode talking about her story of losing her baby how that transformed her life and business.   I’m bringing her back on today because I believe in what she does for women!  Christine helps women grow six figure businesses that they love, whether they are building a side hustle and quitting their day jobs, or unhappy with the business they’ve built and need to re-shift.   She does this through private coaching and is absolutely phenomenal at helping her clients achieve their versions of success. She also wrote the book The Income Replacement Formula: 7 Simple Steps to Doing What You Love and Making Six Figures from Anywhere.   During this conversation, we talk about… The MINDSET shifts it takes to go from an employee mindset to a business owner mindset.  And how so many of us can end up building businesses with the old script. How she’s able to guide her clients to taking action on the strategies they need by doing the re