Hard Costs With Katy Widrick https://risingtidetalents.com/ en Copyright 2023 Katy Widrick Welcome to "Hard Costs," the podcast where I, Katy Widrick, your Fractional CMO and Funnel Fixer, help you cut through the chaos and get you to clarity in your business. With a knack for crisis management and a passion for untangling complexities, my journey behind the scenes as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs has taught me the value of transparency, which is why my mission is to elevate founders and bring forth the unfiltered truth about the real costs of entrepreneurship. In a world where social media highlights the wins, "Hard Costs" goes beyond the surface to share the untold stories of challenges, lost revenue, strategic pivots, and the roller-coaster ride that entrepreneurship truly is. By sharing my experiences and inviting some of my favorite founders as guests, every episode in this podcast is an opportunity to find solace and inspiration in the journeys of others. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats, and that's what I aspire to achieve through "Hard Costs." So, join me on this journey, share it with your fellow entrepreneurs, and let's build a community that thrives on shared knowledge and support. I can't wait to connect with you on the next episode of "Hard Costs." https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b51a0cd4-4579-11ee-b0cc-1347fa401e55/image/FINAL_podcast_cover.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Hard Costs With Katy Widrick https://risingtidetalents.com/ no episodic Katy Widrick Welcome to "Hard Costs," the podcast where I, Katy Widrick, your Fractional CMO and Funnel Fixer, help you cut through the chaos and get you to clarity in your business. With a knack for crisis management and a passion for untangling complexities, my journey behind the scenes as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs has taught me the value of transparency, which is why my mission is to elevate founders and bring forth the unfiltered truth about the real costs of entrepreneurship. In a world where social media highlights the wins, "Hard Costs" goes beyond the surface to share the untold stories of challenges, lost revenue, strategic pivots, and the roller-coaster ride that entrepreneurship truly is. By sharing my experiences and inviting some of my favorite founders as guests, every episode in this podcast is an opportunity to find solace and inspiration in the journeys of others. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats, and that's what I aspire to achieve through "Hard Costs." So, join me on this journey, share it with your fellow entrepreneurs, and let's build a community that thrives on shared knowledge and support. I can't wait to connect with you on the next episode of "Hard Costs." Welcome to "Hard Costs," the podcast where I, Katy Widrick, your Fractional CMO and Funnel Fixer, help you cut through the chaos and get you to clarity in your business. With a knack for crisis management and a passion for untangling complexities, my journey behind the scenes as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs has taught me the value of transparency, which is why my mission is to elevate founders and bring forth the unfiltered truth about the real costs of entrepreneurship.

In a world where social media highlights the wins, "Hard Costs" goes beyond the surface to share the untold stories of challenges, lost revenue, strategic pivots, and the roller-coaster ride that entrepreneurship truly is. By sharing my experiences and inviting some of my favorite founders as guests, every episode in this podcast is an opportunity to find solace and inspiration in the journeys of others.

As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats, and that's what I aspire to achieve through "Hard Costs." So, join me on this journey, share it with your fellow entrepreneurs, and let's build a community that thrives on shared knowledge and support. I can't wait to connect with you on the next episode of "Hard Costs."

]]> Katy Widrick katy@makemediaover.com EP 26: Tasha Booth on Following Your Gut & Living Your Truth Ever wonder what happens when you totally shake up your business model AND start living your most authentic life? That's exactly what we dive into with Tasha Booth in this episode. Tasha gets real about her recent pivot from running an agency to coaching other entrepreneurs, and wow -- her energy is absolutely electric! She opens up about everything from trusting her gut in business to sharing her personal why (including the decision to come out publicly as bisexual), and her story will leave you feeling inspired to make your own bold moves. Key Topics: Tasha's transition from agency owner to full-time coach for agency owners and multi-passionate entrepreneurs Building a business aligned with her inner knowing and gut instincts Her approach to transparent leadership during team transitions Managing team dynamics as a quick-start leader Coming out as bisexual and advocating for marginalized communities The importance of leading with values and creating safe spaces Notable Moments: Tasha shares how she trusted her intuition to move across the country for love after meeting her now-husband Her experience managing a 7-person leadership team implosion and the lessons learned about financial transparency A touching story about coming out to her mother, who responded with 22 written questions and unconditional support Her innovative approach to coaching, including hosting clients for VIP days at her home Quotable Insights: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African proverb that guides Tasha's leadership style Leadership Lessons: Keep your team informed during transitions Balance independence with collaboration Lead with transparency about business financials Create space for hard conversations Stay true to your values in business relationships Connect with Tasha: Tasha Booth coaches agency owners and multi-passionate entrepreneurs, helping them build businesses aligned with their values and vision. https://www.tashabooth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thetashabooth/ https://www.facebook.com/thetashabooth https://www.threads.net/@thetashabooth Episode Highlights: The power of naps as a business strategy (yes, really!) Building a business that allows for true independence The importance of showing up authentically in business Creating inclusive spaces in entrepreneurship Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full 3 5 Katy Widrick Ever wonder what happens when you totally shake up your business model AND start living your most authentic life? That's exactly what we dive into with Tasha Booth in this episode. Tasha gets real about her recent pivot from running an agency to coaching other entrepreneurs, and wow -- her energy is absolutely electric! She opens up about everything from trusting her gut in business to sharing her personal why (including the decision to come out publicly as bisexual), and her story will leave you feeling inspired to make your own bold moves. Key Topics: Tasha's transition from agency owner to full-time coach for agency owners and multi-passionate entrepreneurs Building a business aligned with her inner knowing and gut instincts Her approach to transparent leadership during team transitions Managing team dynamics as a quick-start leader Coming out as bisexual and advocating for marginalized communities The importance of leading with values and creating safe spaces Notable Moments: Tasha shares how she trusted her intuition to move across the country for love after meeting her now-husband Her experience managing a 7-person leadership team implosion and the lessons learned about financial transparency A touching story about coming out to her mother, who responded with 22 written questions and unconditional support Her innovative approach to coaching, including hosting clients for VIP days at her home Quotable Insights: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African proverb that guides Tasha's leadership style Leadership Lessons: Keep your team informed during transitions Balance independence with collaboration Lead with transparency about business financials Create space for hard conversations Stay true to your values in business relationships Connect with Tasha: Tasha Booth coaches agency owners and multi-passionate entrepreneurs, helping them build businesses aligned with their values and vision. https://www.tashabooth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thetashabooth/ https://www.facebook.com/thetashabooth https://www.threads.net/@thetashabooth Episode Highlights: The power of naps as a business strategy (yes, really!) Building a business that allows for true independence The importance of showing up authentically in business Creating inclusive spaces in entrepreneurship Ever wonder what happens when you totally shake up your business model AND start living your most authentic life? That's exactly what we dive into with Tasha Booth in this episode. Tasha gets real about her recent pivot from running an agency to coaching other entrepreneurs, and wow -- her energy is absolutely electric!


She opens up about everything from trusting her gut in business to sharing her personal why (including the decision to come out publicly as bisexual), and her story will leave you feeling inspired to make your own bold moves.


Key Topics:


  • Tasha's transition from agency owner to full-time coach for agency owners and multi-passionate entrepreneurs
  • Building a business aligned with her inner knowing and gut instincts
  • Her approach to transparent leadership during team transitions
  • Managing team dynamics as a quick-start leader
  • Coming out as bisexual and advocating for marginalized communities
  • The importance of leading with values and creating safe spaces


Notable Moments:


  • Tasha shares how she trusted her intuition to move across the country for love after meeting her now-husband
  • Her experience managing a 7-person leadership team implosion and the lessons learned about financial transparency
  • A touching story about coming out to her mother, who responded with 22 written questions and unconditional support
  • Her innovative approach to coaching, including hosting clients for VIP days at her home


Quotable Insights:


"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African proverb that guides Tasha's leadership style


Leadership Lessons:


  1. Keep your team informed during transitions
  2. Balance independence with collaboration
  3. Lead with transparency about business financials
  4. Create space for hard conversations
  5. Stay true to your values in business relationships


Connect with Tasha:


Tasha Booth coaches agency owners and multi-passionate entrepreneurs, helping them build businesses aligned with their values and vision.


https://www.tashabooth.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thetashabooth/

https://www.facebook.com/thetashabooth

https://www.threads.net/@thetashabooth


Episode Highlights:


  • The power of naps as a business strategy (yes, really!)
  • Building a business that allows for true independence
  • The importance of showing up authentically in business
  • Creating inclusive spaces in entrepreneurship


]]> 2253 no EP 25: How Kelly Ruta Transformed Trauma Into a Sense of Purpose In this conversation, Katy Widrick speaks with Kelly Ruta, a former licensed clinical psychotherapist and transformational coach, about her journey through trauma, resilience, and personal development. Kelly shares her experiences of childhood trauma, the impact of sports on her life, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. The discussion highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, building confidence, and navigating relationships while facing health challenges. Kelly emphasizes the significance of grit and determination in entrepreneurship and the ongoing journey of healing and empowerment. Content warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders and other content that may not be suitable for everyone. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:34 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact 09:14 Finding Safe Spaces and Support 12:03 The Role of Sports in Personal Development 14:55 Discovering Identity and Purpose 17:38 Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges 20:32 Navigating Adult Life and Relationships 23:34 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery 26:17 Building a Business Amidst Adversity 29:09 Facing Health Challenges and Resilience 31:55 The Importance of Grit and Tenacity 34:56 Empowering Others Through Experience 37:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 45:33 The Importance of Authentic Connections 47:00 Embracing the Hard Costs of Business Takeaways Kelly's journey illustrates the power of resilience in overcoming trauma. The importance of finding safe spaces and supportive relationships during childhood. Sports played a crucial role in Kelly's personal development and confidence building. Transforming trauma into purpose can lead to a fulfilling career helping others. Building emotional intelligence is essential for personal and professional growth. Grit and determination are key factors in navigating life's challenges and entrepreneurship. Healing from trauma requires intentional work and self-reflection. Setting boundaries is vital for maintaining healthy relationships. Kelly's experiences highlight the importance of community and support systems. Empowering others through shared experiences can create a ripple effect of healing. Connect With Kelly https://kellyruta.com https://www.instagram.com/kellysruta Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full 3 3 Katy Widrick In this conversation, Katy Widrick speaks with Kelly Ruta, a former licensed clinical psychotherapist and transformational coach, about her journey through trauma, resilience, and personal development. Kelly shares her experiences of childhood trauma, the impact of sports on her life, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. The discussion highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, building confidence, and navigating relationships while facing health challenges. Kelly emphasizes the significance of grit and determination in entrepreneurship and the ongoing journey of healing and empowerment. Content warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders and other content that may not be suitable for everyone. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:34 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact 09:14 Finding Safe Spaces and Support 12:03 The Role of Sports in Personal Development 14:55 Discovering Identity and Purpose 17:38 Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges 20:32 Navigating Adult Life and Relationships 23:34 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery 26:17 Building a Business Amidst Adversity 29:09 Facing Health Challenges and Resilience 31:55 The Importance of Grit and Tenacity 34:56 Empowering Others Through Experience 37:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 45:33 The Importance of Authentic Connections 47:00 Embracing the Hard Costs of Business Takeaways Kelly's journey illustrates the power of resilience in overcoming trauma. The importance of finding safe spaces and supportive relationships during childhood. Sports played a crucial role in Kelly's personal development and confidence building. Transforming trauma into purpose can lead to a fulfilling career helping others. Building emotional intelligence is essential for personal and professional growth. Grit and determination are key factors in navigating life's challenges and entrepreneurship. Healing from trauma requires intentional work and self-reflection. Setting boundaries is vital for maintaining healthy relationships. Kelly's experiences highlight the importance of community and support systems. Empowering others through shared experiences can create a ripple effect of healing. Connect With Kelly https://kellyruta.com https://www.instagram.com/kellysruta In this conversation, Katy Widrick speaks with Kelly Ruta, a former licensed clinical psychotherapist and transformational coach, about her journey through trauma, resilience, and personal development. Kelly shares her experiences of childhood trauma, the impact of sports on her life, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. The discussion highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, building confidence, and navigating relationships while facing health challenges. Kelly emphasizes the significance of grit and determination in entrepreneurship and the ongoing journey of healing and empowerment.


Content warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders and other content that may not be suitable for everyone.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Background

06:34 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact

09:14 Finding Safe Spaces and Support

12:03 The Role of Sports in Personal Development

14:55 Discovering Identity and Purpose

17:38 Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges

20:32 Navigating Adult Life and Relationships

23:34 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

26:17 Building a Business Amidst Adversity

29:09 Facing Health Challenges and Resilience

31:55 The Importance of Grit and Tenacity

34:56 Empowering Others Through Experience

37:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

45:33 The Importance of Authentic Connections

47:00 Embracing the Hard Costs of Business


Takeaways


Kelly's journey illustrates the power of resilience in overcoming trauma.

The importance of finding safe spaces and supportive relationships during childhood.

Sports played a crucial role in Kelly's personal development and confidence building.

Transforming trauma into purpose can lead to a fulfilling career helping others.

Building emotional intelligence is essential for personal and professional growth.

Grit and determination are key factors in navigating life's challenges and entrepreneurship.

Healing from trauma requires intentional work and self-reflection.

Setting boundaries is vital for maintaining healthy relationships.

Kelly's experiences highlight the importance of community and support systems.

Empowering others through shared experiences can create a ripple effect of healing.


Connect With Kelly


https://kellyruta.com

https://www.instagram.com/kellysruta



]]> 2925 yes EP 24: Eleanor Beaton -- Why Money is Power (Especially for Women) In this engaging conversation, Katy Widrick interviews Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, who shares her journey from a creative child to a successful entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women. Eleanor discusses the importance of financial independence, the dynamics of success and relationships, and the role of personal growth in her life. She emphasizes the need for women to embrace their potential, navigate challenges, and work hard to achieve their goals, all while maintaining authenticity and confidence. Takeaways Eleanor Beaton is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Financial independence is crucial for women's freedom and power. Personal growth often involves navigating feelings of vulnerability and sensitivity. Successful women often face dislike and challenges from others. Therapy and mentorship can play significant roles in personal development. A strong work ethic is essential for achieving business success. Confidence cannot be faked; it must be owned and embodied. The dynamics of relationships can impact business partnerships. Women entrepreneurs should focus on their potential and take action. Building a supportive partnership in business and life is key to success. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Intentional Conversations 03:37 Introduction to Eleanor Beaton and Her Work 42:17 Exploring the Woman Owned Podcast 42:37 Outro _1.wav Sound Bites "When women earn, we all win." "Money is power. Always make your own." "Revenge is a prime motivator." Connect With Eleanor https://safimedia.co/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full 3 2 Katy Widrick In this engaging conversation, Katy Widrick interviews Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, who shares her journey from a creative child to a successful entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women. Eleanor discusses the importance of financial independence, the dynamics of success and relationships, and the role of personal growth in her life. She emphasizes the need for women to embrace their potential, navigate challenges, and work hard to achieve their goals, all while maintaining authenticity and confidence. Takeaways Eleanor Beaton is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Financial independence is crucial for women's freedom and power. Personal growth often involves navigating feelings of vulnerability and sensitivity. Successful women often face dislike and challenges from others. Therapy and mentorship can play significant roles in personal development. A strong work ethic is essential for achieving business success. Confidence cannot be faked; it must be owned and embodied. The dynamics of relationships can impact business partnerships. Women entrepreneurs should focus on their potential and take action. Building a supportive partnership in business and life is key to success. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Intentional Conversations 03:37 Introduction to Eleanor Beaton and Her Work 42:17 Exploring the Woman Owned Podcast 42:37 Outro _1.wav Sound Bites "When women earn, we all win." "Money is power. Always make your own." "Revenge is a prime motivator." Connect With Eleanor https://safimedia.co/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ In this engaging conversation, Katy Widrick interviews Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media, who shares her journey from a creative child to a successful entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women. Eleanor discusses the importance of financial independence, the dynamics of success and relationships, and the role of personal growth in her life. She emphasizes the need for women to embrace their potential, navigate challenges, and work hard to achieve their goals, all while maintaining authenticity and confidence.


Takeaways


  • Eleanor Beaton is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs.
  • Financial independence is crucial for women's freedom and power.
  • Personal growth often involves navigating feelings of vulnerability and sensitivity.
  • Successful women often face dislike and challenges from others.
  • Therapy and mentorship can play significant roles in personal development.
  • A strong work ethic is essential for achieving business success.
  • Confidence cannot be faked; it must be owned and embodied.
  • The dynamics of relationships can impact business partnerships.
  • Women entrepreneurs should focus on their potential and take action.
  • Building a supportive partnership in business and life is key to success.


Chapters


00:00 The Power of Intentional Conversations

03:37 Introduction to Eleanor Beaton and Her Work

42:17 Exploring the Woman Owned Podcast

42:37 Outro _1.wav


Sound Bites


"When women earn, we all win."

"Money is power. Always make your own."

"Revenge is a prime motivator."


Connect With Eleanor


https://safimedia.co/

https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/

]]> 2600 EP 23: Carly Clark Zimmer on Authenticity and Breaking Free From "F" Words In this conversation, Carly Clark Zimmer shares her journey from a shy, introverted child to a successful coach helping women set boundaries and overcome trauma. She discusses her early life, the challenges of being sensitive and empathetic, and her transition from massage therapy to coaching. Carly emphasizes the importance of humor in healing and the need for proactive mental health practices. She also reflects on her move to Ireland and the cultural adjustments she faced while building her coaching practice. In this engaging conversation, Carly Clark Zimmer and Katy Widrick explore the nuances of coaching, personal development, and the importance of authenticity. They discuss the cultural differences in coaching practices, the significance of exposure therapy, and the long-term impacts of personal growth. Carly shares her experiences with detaching from outcomes in business, the creation of her new offering, the Authenticity Lab, and the daily habits that support her well-being. The conversation also delves into the challenges of seeking validation, the dynamics of communication in relationships, and a humorous yet profound story about a lightning encounter that highlights the unpredictability of life. Takeaways Carly's journey began with her own struggles with shyness and sensitivity. Empathy can be both a gift and a burden. The importance of having someone who sees you can be transformative. Carly's work is rooted in helping others feel seen and valued. Burnout is a common experience for many entrepreneurs. Humor can be a powerful tool in healing and therapy. Proactive mental health practices are essential to avoid burnout. Carly's move to Ireland brought both challenges and growth opportunities. Cultural differences can impact coaching practices and client relationships. Testing different approaches is crucial for entrepreneurial success. Cultural differences impact coaching practices and acceptance. Exposure therapy can normalize the idea of coaching. Personal development is a long-term journey with generational impacts. Detaching from outcomes can lead to more authentic business practices. Authenticity is a key desire among clients. Daily exercise and meditation are crucial for well-being. Self-acceptance is essential in the quest for validation. Effective communication enhances personal and professional relationships. Life's unpredictability can lead to profound insights. Living authentically is vital for personal fulfillment. ### Carly Clark Zimmer is a certified Life and Leadership Coach on a mission to help heart-centered high achievers reclaim their authenticity so they can break free from the cycle of feeling fried, frazzled, fragmented, frustrated, and fed-up… basically all the f-words! Carly believes that when you prioritize authentic self-leadership, you can stop running on fumes and start running the show. Her process transforms self-doubt and burnout into confidence, resilience, and aligned action—all without sacrificing your mental, physical, or spiritual health. Carly uniquely bridges the logistical and mystical realms, offering strategies for practical challenges like communicating effectively with your boss or team while also using her intuitive gifts to connect with the deeper, more spiritual aspects of being human. Her approach deeply resonates with those who value logic but also seek alignment with their inner guidance and universal energy. Originally from New York, Carly has been living abroad for the past five years with her partner, Devin, in the beautiful city of Galway, Ireland. Social and Web Links:  🌐 https://carlyclarkzimmer.com/  📸 https://www.instagram.com/carlyclarkzimmer/ 👥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-clark-zimmer/ 📩 Free Gift: Communication Scripts: Go-To Guide for Supportive Boundaries Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full 3 1 Katy Widrick In this conversation, Carly Clark Zimmer shares her journey from a shy, introverted child to a successful coach helping women set boundaries and overcome trauma. She discusses her early life, the challenges of being sensitive and empathetic, and her transition from massage therapy to coaching. Carly emphasizes the importance of humor in healing and the need for proactive mental health practices. She also reflects on her move to Ireland and the cultural adjustments she faced while building her coaching practice. In this engaging conversation, Carly Clark Zimmer and Katy Widrick explore the nuances of coaching, personal development, and the importance of authenticity. They discuss the cultural differences in coaching practices, the significance of exposure therapy, and the long-term impacts of personal growth. Carly shares her experiences with detaching from outcomes in business, the creation of her new offering, the Authenticity Lab, and the daily habits that support her well-being. The conversation also delves into the challenges of seeking validation, the dynamics of communication in relationships, and a humorous yet profound story about a lightning encounter that highlights the unpredictability of life. Takeaways Carly's journey began with her own struggles with shyness and sensitivity. Empathy can be both a gift and a burden. The importance of having someone who sees you can be transformative. Carly's work is rooted in helping others feel seen and valued. Burnout is a common experience for many entrepreneurs. Humor can be a powerful tool in healing and therapy. Proactive mental health practices are essential to avoid burnout. Carly's move to Ireland brought both challenges and growth opportunities. Cultural differences can impact coaching practices and client relationships. Testing different approaches is crucial for entrepreneurial success. Cultural differences impact coaching practices and acceptance. Exposure therapy can normalize the idea of coaching. Personal development is a long-term journey with generational impacts. Detaching from outcomes can lead to more authentic business practices. Authenticity is a key desire among clients. Daily exercise and meditation are crucial for well-being. Self-acceptance is essential in the quest for validation. Effective communication enhances personal and professional relationships. Life's unpredictability can lead to profound insights. Living authentically is vital for personal fulfillment. ### Carly Clark Zimmer is a certified Life and Leadership Coach on a mission to help heart-centered high achievers reclaim their authenticity so they can break free from the cycle of feeling fried, frazzled, fragmented, frustrated, and fed-up… basically all the f-words! Carly believes that when you prioritize authentic self-leadership, you can stop running on fumes and start running the show. Her process transforms self-doubt and burnout into confidence, resilience, and aligned action—all without sacrificing your mental, physical, or spiritual health. Carly uniquely bridges the logistical and mystical realms, offering strategies for practical challenges like communicating effectively with your boss or team while also using her intuitive gifts to connect with the deeper, more spiritual aspects of being human. Her approach deeply resonates with those who value logic but also seek alignment with their inner guidance and universal energy. Originally from New York, Carly has been living abroad for the past five years with her partner, Devin, in the beautiful city of Galway, Ireland. Social and Web Links:  🌐 https://carlyclarkzimmer.com/  📸 https://www.instagram.com/carlyclarkzimmer/ 👥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-clark-zimmer/ 📩 Free Gift: Communication Scripts: Go-To Guide for Supportive Boundaries In this conversation, Carly Clark Zimmer shares her journey from a shy, introverted child to a successful coach helping women set boundaries and overcome trauma. She discusses her early life, the challenges of being sensitive and empathetic, and her transition from massage therapy to coaching.


Carly emphasizes the importance of humor in healing and the need for proactive mental health practices. She also reflects on her move to Ireland and the cultural adjustments she faced while building her coaching practice. In this engaging conversation, Carly Clark Zimmer and Katy Widrick explore the nuances of coaching, personal development, and the importance of authenticity.


They discuss the cultural differences in coaching practices, the significance of exposure therapy, and the long-term impacts of personal growth. Carly shares her experiences with detaching from outcomes in business, the creation of her new offering, the Authenticity Lab, and the daily habits that support her well-being.


The conversation also delves into the challenges of seeking validation, the dynamics of communication in relationships, and a humorous yet profound story about a lightning encounter that highlights the unpredictability of life.


Takeaways


  • Carly's journey began with her own struggles with shyness and sensitivity.
  • Empathy can be both a gift and a burden.
  • The importance of having someone who sees you can be transformative.
  • Carly's work is rooted in helping others feel seen and valued.
  • Burnout is a common experience for many entrepreneurs.
  • Humor can be a powerful tool in healing and therapy.
  • Proactive mental health practices are essential to avoid burnout.
  • Carly's move to Ireland brought both challenges and growth opportunities.
  • Cultural differences can impact coaching practices and client relationships.
  • Testing different approaches is crucial for entrepreneurial success. Cultural differences impact coaching practices and acceptance.
  • Exposure therapy can normalize the idea of coaching.
  • Personal development is a long-term journey with generational impacts.
  • Detaching from outcomes can lead to more authentic business practices.
  • Authenticity is a key desire among clients.
  • Daily exercise and meditation are crucial for well-being.
  • Self-acceptance is essential in the quest for validation.
  • Effective communication enhances personal and professional relationships.
  • Life's unpredictability can lead to profound insights.
  • Living authentically is vital for personal fulfillment.


###


Carly Clark Zimmer is a certified Life and Leadership Coach on a mission to help heart-centered high achievers reclaim their authenticity so they can break free from the cycle of feeling fried, frazzled, fragmented, frustrated, and fed-up… basically all the f-words!


Carly believes that when you prioritize authentic self-leadership, you can stop running on fumes and start running the show. Her process transforms self-doubt and burnout into confidence, resilience, and aligned action—all without sacrificing your mental, physical, or spiritual health.

Carly uniquely bridges the logistical and mystical realms, offering strategies for practical challenges like communicating effectively with your boss or team while also using her intuitive gifts to connect with the deeper, more spiritual aspects of being human. Her approach deeply resonates with those who value logic but also seek alignment with their inner guidance and universal energy.


Originally from New York, Carly has been living abroad for the past five years with her partner, Devin, in the beautiful city of Galway, Ireland.


Social and Web Links: 


🌐 https://carlyclarkzimmer.com/ 

📸 https://www.instagram.com/carlyclarkzimmer/

👥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-clark-zimmer/

📩 Free Gift: Communication Scripts: Go-To Guide for Supportive Boundaries

]]> 3113 EP 22: The Month My Husband Spent in the Hospital In this episode of the Hard Costs podcast, Katy Widrick interviews her husband Lucas about a life-altering health crisis that began in early 2024. The conversation delves into the unexpected onset of Lucas's severe health issues, the emergency response, hospitalization, and the eventual diagnosis of a rare parasitic infection called babesiosis. Throughout the discussion, they reflect on the emotional toll of the experience, the support from friends and family, and the lessons learned about health, resilience, and the importance of community. Takeaways Health crises can arise unexpectedly, impacting family dynamics. Emergency responses are crucial in critical health situations. Support from friends and family is invaluable during crises. The experience in the ICU can be overwhelming and traumatic. Diagnosis can be a lengthy process, requiring multiple tests. Babesiosis is a rare but serious parasitic infection. Maintaining good health can aid recovery from severe illnesses. Survivor's guilt can accompany recovery from life-threatening situations. Community support can make a significant difference during tough times. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hard Costs Podcast 06:16 The Sudden Health Emergency 11:20 Emergency Response and Urgent Care 21:28 Surgery Decision and Transfer 27:02 ICU and Recovery Process 39:19 Navigating the Aftermath of Surgery 47:59 The Emergency Room Experience 58:02 Diagnosis: Babesiosis 01:05:34 Reflections on Support and Privilege 01:12:38 Survivor's Guilt and Moving Forward Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:32:00 -0000 full 2 22 Katy Widrick In this episode of the Hard Costs podcast, Katy Widrick interviews her husband Lucas about a life-altering health crisis that began in early 2024. The conversation delves into the unexpected onset of Lucas's severe health issues, the emergency response, hospitalization, and the eventual diagnosis of a rare parasitic infection called babesiosis. Throughout the discussion, they reflect on the emotional toll of the experience, the support from friends and family, and the lessons learned about health, resilience, and the importance of community. Takeaways Health crises can arise unexpectedly, impacting family dynamics. Emergency responses are crucial in critical health situations. Support from friends and family is invaluable during crises. The experience in the ICU can be overwhelming and traumatic. Diagnosis can be a lengthy process, requiring multiple tests. Babesiosis is a rare but serious parasitic infection. Maintaining good health can aid recovery from severe illnesses. Survivor's guilt can accompany recovery from life-threatening situations. Community support can make a significant difference during tough times. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hard Costs Podcast 06:16 The Sudden Health Emergency 11:20 Emergency Response and Urgent Care 21:28 Surgery Decision and Transfer 27:02 ICU and Recovery Process 39:19 Navigating the Aftermath of Surgery 47:59 The Emergency Room Experience 58:02 Diagnosis: Babesiosis 01:05:34 Reflections on Support and Privilege 01:12:38 Survivor's Guilt and Moving Forward In this episode of the Hard Costs podcast, Katy Widrick interviews her husband Lucas about a life-altering health crisis that began in early 2024. The conversation delves into the unexpected onset of Lucas's severe health issues, the emergency response, hospitalization, and the eventual diagnosis of a rare parasitic infection called babesiosis. Throughout the discussion, they reflect on the emotional toll of the experience, the support from friends and family, and the lessons learned about health, resilience, and the importance of community.


Takeaways


  • Health crises can arise unexpectedly, impacting family dynamics.
  • Emergency responses are crucial in critical health situations.
  • Support from friends and family is invaluable during crises.
  • The experience in the ICU can be overwhelming and traumatic.
  • Diagnosis can be a lengthy process, requiring multiple tests.
  • Babesiosis is a rare but serious parasitic infection.
  • Maintaining good health can aid recovery from severe illnesses.
  • Survivor's guilt can accompany recovery from life-threatening situations.
  • Community support can make a significant difference during tough times.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Hard Costs Podcast

06:16 The Sudden Health Emergency

11:20 Emergency Response and Urgent Care

21:28 Surgery Decision and Transfer

27:02 ICU and Recovery Process

39:19 Navigating the Aftermath of Surgery

47:59 The Emergency Room Experience

58:02 Diagnosis: Babesiosis

01:05:34 Reflections on Support and Privilege

01:12:38 Survivor's Guilt and Moving Forward

]]> 4617 EP 21: Burnout -- 3 Years Later (How Are Things...Really?) Three years after my "Brush With Burnout," how am I really doing? What have I learned to do or not do, and did my predictions from the 6-month mark come true? If you're just catching up, you may find it helpful to also listen to "My Brush With Burnout" episode from May 2022. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:47:00 -0000 full 3 1 Katy Widrick Three years after my "Brush With Burnout," how am I really doing? What have I learned to do or not do, and did my predictions from the 6-month mark come true? If you're just catching up, you may find it helpful to also listen to "My Brush With Burnout" episode from May 2022. Three years after my "Brush With Burnout," how am I really doing? What have I learned to do or not do, and did my predictions from the 6-month mark come true?


If you're just catching up, you may find it helpful to also listen to "My Brush With Burnout" episode from May 2022.

]]> 1771 EP 20: Boss Talks With Hillary Gadsby, the Master Connector Hillary is a master connector and the visionary behind Boss Talks, a speaker series launched in 2014 in Los Angeles. This initiative showcased the trials and triumphs of successful women entrepreneurs, fostering a network where attendees can forge valuable connections and discover opportunities. One notable success story emerged when Nicci Levy, founder of Alchemy 43, met her first investor, Toni Ko of NYX Cosmetics, at one of these events. Today, Boss Talks has evolved into a global mentorship platform dedicated to empowering women in their entrepreneurial pursuits through mentorship, strategic connections, education, and a supportive community. She has been featured in Forbes, ABC, CBS, Yahoo Finance and named a woman to watch 2024 in Icon Magazine. Hillary also spearheads the Building a Boss Summit, leveraging her two decades of event planning expertise and a sharp eye for impactful content. With the summit, Hillary aims to create an immersive one-day experience that helps women entrepreneurs and business leaders soar to new heights, promoting the advancement of women in leadership. GUEST RESOURCES bosstalks.com buildingabosssummit.com https://www.instagram.com/bosstalksnetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingabosssummit https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillarygadsby/ RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full 2 20 Katy Widrick Hillary is a master connector and the visionary behind Boss Talks, a speaker series launched in 2014 in Los Angeles. This initiative showcased the trials and triumphs of successful women entrepreneurs, fostering a network where attendees can forge valuable connections and discover opportunities. One notable success story emerged when Nicci Levy, founder of Alchemy 43, met her first investor, Toni Ko of NYX Cosmetics, at one of these events. Today, Boss Talks has evolved into a global mentorship platform dedicated to empowering women in their entrepreneurial pursuits through mentorship, strategic connections, education, and a supportive community. She has been featured in Forbes, ABC, CBS, Yahoo Finance and named a woman to watch 2024 in Icon Magazine. Hillary also spearheads the Building a Boss Summit, leveraging her two decades of event planning expertise and a sharp eye for impactful content. With the summit, Hillary aims to create an immersive one-day experience that helps women entrepreneurs and business leaders soar to new heights, promoting the advancement of women in leadership. GUEST RESOURCES bosstalks.com buildingabosssummit.com https://www.instagram.com/bosstalksnetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingabosssummit https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillarygadsby/ RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hillary is a master connector and the visionary behind Boss Talks, a speaker series launched in 2014 in Los Angeles. This initiative showcased the trials and triumphs of successful women entrepreneurs, fostering a network where attendees can forge valuable connections and discover opportunities.


One notable success story emerged when Nicci Levy, founder of Alchemy 43, met her first investor, Toni Ko of NYX Cosmetics, at one of these events.


Today, Boss Talks has evolved into a global mentorship platform dedicated to empowering women in their entrepreneurial pursuits through mentorship, strategic connections, education, and a supportive community. She has been featured in Forbes, ABC, CBS, Yahoo Finance and named a woman to watch 2024 in Icon Magazine.


Hillary also spearheads the Building a Boss Summit, leveraging her two decades of event planning expertise and a sharp eye for impactful content. With the summit, Hillary aims to create an immersive one-day experience that helps women entrepreneurs and business leaders soar to new heights, promoting the advancement of women in leadership.


GUEST RESOURCES


bosstalks.com

buildingabosssummit.com

https://www.instagram.com/bosstalksnetwork/

https://www.instagram.com/buildingabosssummit

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillarygadsby/


RESOURCES


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick

]]> 2048 EP 19: Scaling Businesses and Prioritizing Work-Life Balance with Tatiana O'Hara Welcome back to Hard Costs!  In this episode, your host Katy welcomes Tatiana O'Hara, a team and leadership development consultant. Sharing insights from their entrepreneurial journeys, they delve into scaling businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Their discussion also highlights strategies for optimizing teams, taking calculated risks, and prioritizing energy and mindset.  Both also emphasize setting and achieving big goals, empowering leadership transitions, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. You’ll learn more as they debunk the challenges of scaling a business while ensuring financial sustainability, including the crucial role of identifying the right roles to hire for and gradually phasing in new team members.  Are you an overwhelmed business owner? Don’t miss this episode as Tatiana and Katy also underscore the significance of keeping finances in mind and avoiding overcommitting when expanding a team.  Tune in today!  KEY POINTS - Setting goals and overcoming the fear of risk  - Empowering others to set big goals and take action - How Tatiana helps leaders optimize and build their teams  - Balancing between risk and strategy in business growth - Tatiana’s entrepreneurial journey from childhood to corporate leader  - Transitioning to a new season of life and business goals for 2024  - Reflecting on personal growth and business evolution  - Risk-taking and strategies in business - The importance of inner work to CEOs  - Prioritizing energy and mindset  QUOTABLES “I think a lot of the fear around risk, whether you're risk-averse or you take too much risk, is really minimized because, for the first time, we have a big picture strategy that's helping us get somewhere."  — Tatiana O'Hara "I'm exactly where I need to be. I am doing what I need to do. I'm really giving myself and my family and my community the right energy and mindset." — Katy Widrick “Instead of looking at this previous chapter as the end goal and where I should have stayed, it's just like a point on the journey now, you know, and I can take those lessons that I learned to help support me in the future, but we just keep moving. Forward motion.” — Tatiana O'Hara GUEST RESOURCES Tatiana O'Hara  IG | @_tatianaohara   LinkedIn | @tatianaohara RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:43:00 -0000 EP 19: Scaling Businesses and Prioritizing Work-Life Balance with Tatiana O'Hara full 1 19 Katy Widrick Welcome back to Hard Costs!  In this episode, your host Katy welcomes Tatiana O'Hara, a team and leadership development consultant. Sharing insights from their entrepreneurial journeys, they delve into scaling businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Their discussion also highlights strategies for optimizing teams, taking calculated risks, and prioritizing energy and mindset.  Both also emphasize setting and achieving big goals, empowering leadership transitions, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. You’ll learn more as they debunk the challenges of scaling a business while ensuring financial sustainability, including the crucial role of identifying the right roles to hire for and gradually phasing in new team members.  Are you an overwhelmed business owner? Don’t miss this episode as Tatiana and Katy also underscore the significance of keeping finances in mind and avoiding overcommitting when expanding a team.  Tune in today!  KEY POINTS - Setting goals and overcoming the fear of risk  - Empowering others to set big goals and take action - How Tatiana helps leaders optimize and build their teams  - Balancing between risk and strategy in business growth - Tatiana’s entrepreneurial journey from childhood to corporate leader  - Transitioning to a new season of life and business goals for 2024  - Reflecting on personal growth and business evolution  - Risk-taking and strategies in business - The importance of inner work to CEOs  - Prioritizing energy and mindset  QUOTABLES “I think a lot of the fear around risk, whether you're risk-averse or you take too much risk, is really minimized because, for the first time, we have a big picture strategy that's helping us get somewhere."  — Tatiana O'Hara "I'm exactly where I need to be. I am doing what I need to do. I'm really giving myself and my family and my community the right energy and mindset." — Katy Widrick “Instead of looking at this previous chapter as the end goal and where I should have stayed, it's just like a point on the journey now, you know, and I can take those lessons that I learned to help support me in the future, but we just keep moving. Forward motion.” — Tatiana O'Hara GUEST RESOURCES Tatiana O'Hara  IG | @_tatianaohara   LinkedIn | @tatianaohara RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Welcome back to Hard Costs! 


In this episode, your host Katy welcomes Tatiana O'Hara, a team and leadership development consultant. Sharing insights from their entrepreneurial journeys, they delve into scaling businesses while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Their discussion also highlights strategies for optimizing teams, taking calculated risks, and prioritizing energy and mindset. 


Both also emphasize setting and achieving big goals, empowering leadership transitions, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. You’ll learn more as they debunk the challenges of scaling a business while ensuring financial sustainability, including the crucial role of identifying the right roles to hire for and gradually phasing in new team members. 


Are you an overwhelmed business owner? Don’t miss this episode as Tatiana and Katy also underscore the significance of keeping finances in mind and avoiding overcommitting when expanding a team. 


Tune in today! 



KEY POINTS


- Setting goals and overcoming the fear of risk 

- Empowering others to set big goals and take action

- How Tatiana helps leaders optimize and build their teams 

- Balancing between risk and strategy in business growth

- Tatiana’s entrepreneurial journey from childhood to corporate leader 

- Transitioning to a new season of life and business goals for 2024 

- Reflecting on personal growth and business evolution 

- Risk-taking and strategies in business

- The importance of inner work to CEOs 

- Prioritizing energy and mindset 


QUOTABLES



“I think a lot of the fear around risk, whether you're risk-averse or you take too much risk, is really minimized because, for the first time, we have a big picture strategy that's helping us get somewhere."  — Tatiana O'Hara


"I'm exactly where I need to be. I am doing what I need to do. I'm really giving myself and my family and my community the right energy and mindset." — Katy Widrick


“Instead of looking at this previous chapter as the end goal and where I should have stayed, it's just like a point on the journey now, you know, and I can take those lessons that I learned to help support me in the future, but we just keep moving. Forward motion.” — Tatiana O'Hara


GUEST RESOURCES


Tatiana O'Hara 

IG | @_tatianaohara  

LinkedIn | @tatianaohara



RESOURCES


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2183 no EP18: Fueling Your Vision Through Passion with Chelsea Wallace In today’s episode, join your host Katy Widrick in a captivating conversation with Chelsea Wallace, a seasoned Launch Strategist and Copywriter whose expertise has fueled over $4,000,000 in revenue for online brands. As The Launch Copy Coach, Chelsea empowers 6 and 7-figure coaches and course creators to orchestrate high-dollar re-launches while prioritizing self-care and community connection.  Discover Chelsea's entrepreneurial insights on how to prioritize team strength, combat self-doubt, and nurture genuine communication in partnerships. You will also learn more as Chelsea reflects on her upbringing's influence on her entrepreneurial mindset and the transformative power of aligning career choices with personal interests. You’re going to explore the intersection of passion, purpose, and profitability in today’s episode — along with Chelsea's vision for her nonprofit initiative supporting teenage single mothers in Jamaica. Tune in!  KEY POINTS - How does Chelsea describe herself in an elevator pitch - The importance of a strong team in achieving success - On dealing with self-doubt and identity crisis in entrepreneurship - Difference between owning a proposal and owning its implementation - On having trust, communication, and co-creation in business partnerships - How Chelsea’s upbringing influenced her entrepreneurial mindset - The pivotal role of a career that aligns with interests  - What’s next for Chelsea? QUOTABLES "I want to fund my nonprofit that supports teenage single moms in Jamaica. Give them resources to really kind of step out of cycles of poverty, and of kids that are not taken care of, [and] not supported to grow up as kind of healthy functioning people in society. I want my nonprofit to be that space and that place for them." — Chelsea Wallace  "I am magnetically attracted to people who have a mission or a passion that's bigger than them and bigger than their business. And I love that healthy approach that you have, which is like, 'I love what I do and the people I serve and the impact I have. '" — Katy Widrick GUEST RESOURCES Chelsea Wallace Website | chelseawallace IG | @thelaunchcopycoach  FB | @thelaunchcopycoach  RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:10:00 -0000 EP18: Fueling Your Vision Through Passion with Chelsea Wallace full 1 18 Katy Widrick In today’s episode, join your host Katy Widrick in a captivating conversation with Chelsea Wallace, a seasoned Launch Strategist and Copywriter whose expertise has fueled over $4,000,000 in revenue for online brands. As The Launch Copy Coach, Chelsea empowers 6 and 7-figure coaches and course creators to orchestrate high-dollar re-launches while prioritizing self-care and community connection.  Discover Chelsea's entrepreneurial insights on how to prioritize team strength, combat self-doubt, and nurture genuine communication in partnerships. You will also learn more as Chelsea reflects on her upbringing's influence on her entrepreneurial mindset and the transformative power of aligning career choices with personal interests. You’re going to explore the intersection of passion, purpose, and profitability in today’s episode — along with Chelsea's vision for her nonprofit initiative supporting teenage single mothers in Jamaica. Tune in!  KEY POINTS - How does Chelsea describe herself in an elevator pitch - The importance of a strong team in achieving success - On dealing with self-doubt and identity crisis in entrepreneurship - Difference between owning a proposal and owning its implementation - On having trust, communication, and co-creation in business partnerships - How Chelsea’s upbringing influenced her entrepreneurial mindset - The pivotal role of a career that aligns with interests  - What’s next for Chelsea? QUOTABLES "I want to fund my nonprofit that supports teenage single moms in Jamaica. Give them resources to really kind of step out of cycles of poverty, and of kids that are not taken care of, [and] not supported to grow up as kind of healthy functioning people in society. I want my nonprofit to be that space and that place for them." — Chelsea Wallace  "I am magnetically attracted to people who have a mission or a passion that's bigger than them and bigger than their business. And I love that healthy approach that you have, which is like, 'I love what I do and the people I serve and the impact I have. '" — Katy Widrick GUEST RESOURCES Chelsea Wallace Website | chelseawallace IG | @thelaunchcopycoach  FB | @thelaunchcopycoach  RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In today’s episode, join your host Katy Widrick in a captivating conversation with Chelsea Wallace, a seasoned Launch Strategist and Copywriter whose expertise has fueled over $4,000,000 in revenue for online brands. As The Launch Copy Coach, Chelsea empowers 6 and 7-figure coaches and course creators to orchestrate high-dollar re-launches while prioritizing self-care and community connection. 


Discover Chelsea's entrepreneurial insights on how to prioritize team strength, combat self-doubt, and nurture genuine communication in partnerships. You will also learn more as Chelsea reflects on her upbringing's influence on her entrepreneurial mindset and the transformative power of aligning career choices with personal interests.


You’re going to explore the intersection of passion, purpose, and profitability in today’s episode — along with Chelsea's vision for her nonprofit initiative supporting teenage single mothers in Jamaica. Tune in! 



KEY POINTS


- How does Chelsea describe herself in an elevator pitch

- The importance of a strong team in achieving success

- On dealing with self-doubt and identity crisis in entrepreneurship

- Difference between owning a proposal and owning its implementation

- On having trust, communication, and co-creation in business partnerships

- How Chelsea’s upbringing influenced her entrepreneurial mindset

- The pivotal role of a career that aligns with interests 

- What’s next for Chelsea?



QUOTABLES


"I want to fund my nonprofit that supports teenage single moms in Jamaica. Give them resources to really kind of step out of cycles of poverty, and of kids that are not taken care of, [and] not supported to grow up as kind of healthy functioning people in society. I want my nonprofit to be that space and that place for them." — Chelsea Wallace 


"I am magnetically attracted to people who have a mission or a passion that's bigger than them and bigger than their business. And I love that healthy approach that you have, which is like, 'I love what I do and the people I serve and the impact I have. '" — Katy Widrick


GUEST RESOURCES


Chelsea Wallace


Website | chelseawallace

IG | @thelaunchcopycoach 

FB | @thelaunchcopycoach 


RESOURCES


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2436 no EP17: How to Navigate Life's Twists with Grace, with Amber Naslund Welcome back to Hard Costs!  In this episode, host Katy is joined by Amber Naslund, a seasoned sales and marketing executive driving enterprise growth at LinkedIn. Amber, a co-author of The Now Revolution, shares insights on LinkedIn through her Courageous Career newsletter and how she balances her professional life being a dedicated single mom, equestrian, pit bull rescuer, and freelance writer. Together, they delve into Amber's journey, discussing her mentorship, career growth, and resilience amidst hardships. Amber also opens up about her business failures, personal relationships, and the importance of self-care. They also explore the significance of support systems, coping with grief and mental health struggles, finding joy through hobbies outside career lives, and maintaining work-life balance.  So, tune in with Katy and Amber for an inspiring conversation on embracing creativity and discovering joy — both personally and professionally today! KEY POINTS - Amber’s mentorship, hardships, and career growth - Healing from business failures and personal relationships - The importance of having a support system  - Dealing with grief, caregiving, and mental health struggles - The importance of having non-work-related interests - Ways to embrace creativity and work-life balance  - Finding joy in your professional and personal life QUOTABLES “Sometimes it needs to be spending time with yourself or things that intrigue your heart and soul and not just your brain because that's a trap. It's really easy to fall into.” – Amber Naslund “I've found a little bit of my groove for writing again, I was so devoid of inspiration and motivation to write and create. And some of that was fueled by doubt, some of it was fueled by just burnout.” – Amber Naslund GUEST RESOURCES Amber Naslund  LinkedIn: @ambernaslund  Threads: @ambercadabra  RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000 EP17: How to Navigate Life's Twists with Grace, with Amber Naslund full 1 17 Katy Widrick Welcome back to Hard Costs!  In this episode, host Katy is joined by Amber Naslund, a seasoned sales and marketing executive driving enterprise growth at LinkedIn. Amber, a co-author of The Now Revolution, shares insights on LinkedIn through her Courageous Career newsletter and how she balances her professional life being a dedicated single mom, equestrian, pit bull rescuer, and freelance writer. Together, they delve into Amber's journey, discussing her mentorship, career growth, and resilience amidst hardships. Amber also opens up about her business failures, personal relationships, and the importance of self-care. They also explore the significance of support systems, coping with grief and mental health struggles, finding joy through hobbies outside career lives, and maintaining work-life balance.  So, tune in with Katy and Amber for an inspiring conversation on embracing creativity and discovering joy — both personally and professionally today! KEY POINTS - Amber’s mentorship, hardships, and career growth - Healing from business failures and personal relationships - The importance of having a support system  - Dealing with grief, caregiving, and mental health struggles - The importance of having non-work-related interests - Ways to embrace creativity and work-life balance  - Finding joy in your professional and personal life QUOTABLES “Sometimes it needs to be spending time with yourself or things that intrigue your heart and soul and not just your brain because that's a trap. It's really easy to fall into.” – Amber Naslund “I've found a little bit of my groove for writing again, I was so devoid of inspiration and motivation to write and create. And some of that was fueled by doubt, some of it was fueled by just burnout.” – Amber Naslund GUEST RESOURCES Amber Naslund  LinkedIn: @ambernaslund  Threads: @ambercadabra  RESOURCES Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Welcome back to Hard Costs! 


In this episode, host Katy is joined by Amber Naslund, a seasoned sales and marketing executive driving enterprise growth at LinkedIn. Amber, a co-author of The Now Revolution, shares insights on LinkedIn through her Courageous Career newsletter and how she balances her professional life being a dedicated single mom, equestrian, pit bull rescuer, and freelance writer.


Together, they delve into Amber's journey, discussing her mentorship, career growth, and resilience amidst hardships. Amber also opens up about her business failures, personal relationships, and the importance of self-care. They also explore the significance of support systems, coping with grief and mental health struggles, finding joy through hobbies outside career lives, and maintaining work-life balance. 


So, tune in with Katy and Amber for an inspiring conversation on embracing creativity and discovering joy — both personally and professionally today!



KEY POINTS


- Amber’s mentorship, hardships, and career growth

- Healing from business failures and personal relationships

- The importance of having a support system 

- Dealing with grief, caregiving, and mental health struggles

- The importance of having non-work-related interests

- Ways to embrace creativity and work-life balance 

- Finding joy in your professional and personal life


QUOTABLES


“Sometimes it needs to be spending time with yourself or things that intrigue your heart and soul and not just your brain because that's a trap. It's really easy to fall into.” – Amber Naslund


“I've found a little bit of my groove for writing again, I was so devoid of inspiration and motivation to write and create. And some of that was fueled by doubt, some of it was fueled by just burnout.” – Amber Naslund


GUEST RESOURCES


Amber Naslund 


LinkedIn: @ambernaslund 

Threads: @ambercadabra 


RESOURCES


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 1975 no EP16: Money Loves Speed: How to Match Your Visionary's Pace Without Stumbling at the Finish Line Welcome back to Hard Costs.  In today’s solo episode, Katy delves into her role as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs and the importance of moving quickly in business. By focusing on the synergy between big ideas and having meticulous execution, she shares with us the crucial role of integrators in bringing goals to fruition. Katy also highlights the balance between critical stages and maintaining a sustainable pace. Further, Katy provides us with helpful insights and tips for both visionaries and integrators to cultivate successful collaborations, making your big, bold, and visionary ideas come to life. Join Katy in this discussion focusing on the mantra “money loves speed”, the art of balancing ambition, and execution in the pursuit of business excellence. Tune in. KEY POINTS - The importance of speed in making money  - How implementers can help execute ideas for visionaries - On setting achievable goals that align with one’s abilities and values - The pivotal role of building trust with visionary founders and being a reliable partner - On pacing and collaboration with project management - How avoiding distractions ensures a successful launch  - On finding the right partner to craft the vision into reality  - How building a community with founder stories can be of inspiration QUOTABLES “A visionary and a great team of people — who implement, push, run at their speed, and agree that ‘money loves speed’ — that's when the magic happens.” – Katy Widrick “If you are a service provider who is looking to work with visionaries in a new way — or is looking to take the next level in your career —  I really want you to think about money loves speed and running at the pace of your visionary partner.” – Katy Widrick Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:14:00 -0000 EP16: Money Loves Speed: How to Match Your Visionary's Pace Without Stumbling at the Finish Line full 1 16 Katy Widrick Welcome back to Hard Costs.  In today’s solo episode, Katy delves into her role as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs and the importance of moving quickly in business. By focusing on the synergy between big ideas and having meticulous execution, she shares with us the crucial role of integrators in bringing goals to fruition. Katy also highlights the balance between critical stages and maintaining a sustainable pace. Further, Katy provides us with helpful insights and tips for both visionaries and integrators to cultivate successful collaborations, making your big, bold, and visionary ideas come to life. Join Katy in this discussion focusing on the mantra “money loves speed”, the art of balancing ambition, and execution in the pursuit of business excellence. Tune in. KEY POINTS - The importance of speed in making money  - How implementers can help execute ideas for visionaries - On setting achievable goals that align with one’s abilities and values - The pivotal role of building trust with visionary founders and being a reliable partner - On pacing and collaboration with project management - How avoiding distractions ensures a successful launch  - On finding the right partner to craft the vision into reality  - How building a community with founder stories can be of inspiration QUOTABLES “A visionary and a great team of people — who implement, push, run at their speed, and agree that ‘money loves speed’ — that's when the magic happens.” – Katy Widrick “If you are a service provider who is looking to work with visionaries in a new way — or is looking to take the next level in your career —  I really want you to think about money loves speed and running at the pace of your visionary partner.” – Katy Widrick Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Welcome back to Hard Costs. 


In today’s solo episode, Katy delves into her role as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs and the importance of moving quickly in business. By focusing on the synergy between big ideas and having meticulous execution, she shares with us the crucial role of integrators in bringing goals to fruition. Katy also highlights the balance between critical stages and maintaining a sustainable pace. Further, Katy provides us with helpful insights and tips for both visionaries and integrators to cultivate successful collaborations, making your big, bold, and visionary ideas come to life.


Join Katy in this discussion focusing on the mantra “money loves speed”, the art of balancing ambition, and execution in the pursuit of business excellence. Tune in.


KEY POINTS


- The importance of speed in making money 

- How implementers can help execute ideas for visionaries

- On setting achievable goals that align with one’s abilities and values

- The pivotal role of building trust with visionary founders and being a reliable partner

- On pacing and collaboration with project management

- How avoiding distractions ensures a successful launch 

- On finding the right partner to craft the vision into reality 

- How building a community with founder stories can be of inspiration


QUOTABLES


“A visionary and a great team of people — who implement, push, run at their speed, and agree that ‘money loves speed’ — that's when the magic happens.” – Katy Widrick


“If you are a service provider who is looking to work with visionaries in a new way — or is looking to take the next level in your career —  I really want you to think about money loves speed and running at the pace of your visionary partner.” – Katy Widrick


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick


Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 1860 no EP15: Celebrating a Life of Defiance, Resilience, and Wanderlust with Sales Strategist Kandis James Welcome back to Hard Costs! In today’s episode, your host Katy is joined by Kandis James, a resilient entrepreneur and sales advisor. From surviving accidents to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Kandis shares with us her remarkable journey and the profound lessons she's learned along the way. In this candid conversation, Kandis opens up to Katy about the impact of her near-death experiences on her outlook, emphasizing the importance of resilience and embracing life's opportunities. She then discusses how these incidents have shaped her commitment to helping others, providing valuable insights into sales psychology, and empowering many business owners to thrive. Delve into Kandis’ story as she seamlessly connects her personal experiences with her role as a sales advisor. Discover the trifecta of skills she believes are crucial in sales – mastering energy, cultivating curiosity, and asking the right questions. Kandis also highlights the shift in mindset needed for successful sales conversations, emphasizing the power of putting the client on the stage rather than being in the spotlight. As Katy and Kandis navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, you will gain a deeper understanding of the mindset required for effective sales, and learn how to overcome challenges by focusing on belief in oneself and the value one brings to the table. Join Katy and Kandis for a conversation that goes beyond sales – an exploration of resilience, personal growth, and the continuous pursuit of making a positive impact in the world.  Trigger Warning: This episode delves into sensitive topics related to near-death experiences. KEY POINTS  - Kandis’ journey of resilience and the impact of near-death experiences on her outlook - The pivotal role of trifecta of skills crucial for successful sales - Katy and Kandis’ shared experiences in the Elevate Community and the power of connection - The importance of overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship and sales by embracing belief in oneself and the value offered - How near-death experiences intersect with personal and professional growth - Ways to overcome entrepreneurial challenges by self-belief and embracing the value you offer QUOTABLES  "To be really good at sales, you need to be the master of your own energy, be curious, [and] ask the right questions. Sales is psychology; you need to be curious about the psychology." – Kandis James  “I've three near-death experiences. And I'm still going. We're here for a short time, we're not guaranteed. I just want to see it all, feel it all, and do it all.” — Kandis James  GUEST INFORMATION  Kandis James Website | kandisjames IG | @kandisjames.kj  YouTube | Kandis James Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 EP15: Celebrating a Life of Defiance, Resilience, and Wanderlust with Sales Strategist Kandis James full 1 15 Katy Widrick Welcome back to Hard Costs! In today’s episode, your host Katy is joined by Kandis James, a resilient entrepreneur and sales advisor. From surviving accidents to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Kandis shares with us her remarkable journey and the profound lessons she's learned along the way. In this candid conversation, Kandis opens up to Katy about the impact of her near-death experiences on her outlook, emphasizing the importance of resilience and embracing life's opportunities. She then discusses how these incidents have shaped her commitment to helping others, providing valuable insights into sales psychology, and empowering many business owners to thrive. Delve into Kandis’ story as she seamlessly connects her personal experiences with her role as a sales advisor. Discover the trifecta of skills she believes are crucial in sales – mastering energy, cultivating curiosity, and asking the right questions. Kandis also highlights the shift in mindset needed for successful sales conversations, emphasizing the power of putting the client on the stage rather than being in the spotlight. As Katy and Kandis navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, you will gain a deeper understanding of the mindset required for effective sales, and learn how to overcome challenges by focusing on belief in oneself and the value one brings to the table. Join Katy and Kandis for a conversation that goes beyond sales – an exploration of resilience, personal growth, and the continuous pursuit of making a positive impact in the world.  Trigger Warning: This episode delves into sensitive topics related to near-death experiences. KEY POINTS  - Kandis’ journey of resilience and the impact of near-death experiences on her outlook - The pivotal role of trifecta of skills crucial for successful sales - Katy and Kandis’ shared experiences in the Elevate Community and the power of connection - The importance of overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship and sales by embracing belief in oneself and the value offered - How near-death experiences intersect with personal and professional growth - Ways to overcome entrepreneurial challenges by self-belief and embracing the value you offer QUOTABLES  "To be really good at sales, you need to be the master of your own energy, be curious, [and] ask the right questions. Sales is psychology; you need to be curious about the psychology." – Kandis James  “I've three near-death experiences. And I'm still going. We're here for a short time, we're not guaranteed. I just want to see it all, feel it all, and do it all.” — Kandis James  GUEST INFORMATION  Kandis James Website | kandisjames IG | @kandisjames.kj  YouTube | Kandis James Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Welcome back to Hard Costs! In today’s episode, your host Katy is joined by Kandis James, a resilient entrepreneur and sales advisor. From surviving accidents to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Kandis shares with us her remarkable journey and the profound lessons she's learned along the way.


In this candid conversation, Kandis opens up to Katy about the impact of her near-death experiences on her outlook, emphasizing the importance of resilience and embracing life's opportunities. She then discusses how these incidents have shaped her commitment to helping others, providing valuable insights into sales psychology, and empowering many business owners to thrive.


Delve into Kandis’ story as she seamlessly connects her personal experiences with her role as a sales advisor. Discover the trifecta of skills she believes are crucial in sales – mastering energy, cultivating curiosity, and asking the right questions. Kandis also highlights the shift in mindset needed for successful sales conversations, emphasizing the power of putting the client on the stage rather than being in the spotlight. As Katy and Kandis navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, you will gain a deeper understanding of the mindset required for effective sales, and learn how to overcome challenges by focusing on belief in oneself and the value one brings to the table.


Join Katy and Kandis for a conversation that goes beyond sales – an exploration of resilience, personal growth, and the continuous pursuit of making a positive impact in the world. 


Trigger Warning: This episode delves into sensitive topics related to near-death experiences.



KEY POINTS 

- Kandis’ journey of resilience and the impact of near-death experiences on her outlook

- The pivotal role of trifecta of skills crucial for successful sales

- Katy and Kandis’ shared experiences in the Elevate Community and the power of connection

- The importance of overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship and sales by embracing belief in oneself and the value offered

- How near-death experiences intersect with personal and professional growth

- Ways to overcome entrepreneurial challenges by self-belief and embracing the value you offer


QUOTABLES 


"To be really good at sales, you need to be the master of your own energy, be curious, [and] ask the right questions. Sales is psychology; you need to be curious about the psychology." – Kandis James 


“I've three near-death experiences. And I'm still going. We're here for a short time, we're not guaranteed. I just want to see it all, feel it all, and do it all.” — Kandis James 


GUEST INFORMATION 


Kandis James


Website | kandisjames

IG | @kandisjames.kj 

YouTube | Kandis James


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



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]]> 2954 no EP14: Pathways to Prosperity: Navigating Finance, Growth, and Entrepreneurship with Sugey Piedra Join Katy in this insightful episode as she engages in a conversation with Sugey Piedra, an Enrolled Agent and a certified tax preparer with over two decades of experience. Sugey is passionate about helping her clients optimize their finances and attain the freedom they desire, so they don't have to work indefinitely. In her role as the co-founder of Prominence Business & Wealth Management, Sugey leads a dedicated team that assists high-earning service-based business owners in building long-term wealth. The holistic approach of her firm encompasses bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, and tax strategy, all offered under one roof. Sugey's journey into the realms of business, financial planning, and money management is an inspiring narrative that she shares in this episode. She discusses how she educates her clients, empowering them with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of taxation and make informed decisions. Their conversation takes a personal turn as Sugey reflects on her own journey from her youth to her current venture, highlighting the pivotal moments that have shaped her approach to financial services. Sugey's invaluable insights into the factors influencing the success of her business provide an in-depth look into her entrepreneurial mindset. She also shares her experiences and strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and self-doubts, offering guidance to aspiring business owners. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone seeking to gain financial independence and a balanced life. Join Katy and Sugey Piedra as they explore the intricacies of financial management, entrepreneurship, and the path to true financial freedom today! KEY POINTS - How Sugey educates her clients in handling taxes - Sugey’s journey from being a young to a business venture - Factors that influence the success of the business - Katy and Sugey’s reflections on past experiences influencing their financial mindset - On dealing with limiting beliefs and self-doubts - The importance of people delegation and letting go of perfectionism - Audrey’s struggles with balancing work and personal life - What’s Audrey’s money mindset advice? - The significant role of understanding business, financial planning & money management QUOTABLES “I wanted to create this show not to spend time wallowing in trauma. These stories, I find them so empowering and so relatable… so I hope that you have given yourself some credit.” – Katy Widrick  “It doesn't matter if they're a CPA, it doesn't matter if they're an enrolled agent, it doesn't matter if they're just a regular tax professional with a state certification. Find someone that's going to take the time to really educate you on a better tomorrow. Your tax return is telling a story.” – Sugey Piedra GUEST INFORMATION  Sugey Piedra Website | Prominence Business IG | @prominence.services  LinkedIn | @sugey-piedra-ea Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 EP14: Pathways to Prosperity: Navigating Finance, Growth, and Entrepreneurship with Sugey Piedra full 1 14 Katy Widrick Join Katy in this insightful episode as she engages in a conversation with Sugey Piedra, an Enrolled Agent and a certified tax preparer with over two decades of experience. Sugey is passionate about helping her clients optimize their finances and attain the freedom they desire, so they don't have to work indefinitely. In her role as the co-founder of Prominence Business & Wealth Management, Sugey leads a dedicated team that assists high-earning service-based business owners in building long-term wealth. The holistic approach of her firm encompasses bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, and tax strategy, all offered under one roof. Sugey's journey into the realms of business, financial planning, and money management is an inspiring narrative that she shares in this episode. She discusses how she educates her clients, empowering them with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of taxation and make informed decisions. Their conversation takes a personal turn as Sugey reflects on her own journey from her youth to her current venture, highlighting the pivotal moments that have shaped her approach to financial services. Sugey's invaluable insights into the factors influencing the success of her business provide an in-depth look into her entrepreneurial mindset. She also shares her experiences and strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and self-doubts, offering guidance to aspiring business owners. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone seeking to gain financial independence and a balanced life. Join Katy and Sugey Piedra as they explore the intricacies of financial management, entrepreneurship, and the path to true financial freedom today! KEY POINTS - How Sugey educates her clients in handling taxes - Sugey’s journey from being a young to a business venture - Factors that influence the success of the business - Katy and Sugey’s reflections on past experiences influencing their financial mindset - On dealing with limiting beliefs and self-doubts - The importance of people delegation and letting go of perfectionism - Audrey’s struggles with balancing work and personal life - What’s Audrey’s money mindset advice? - The significant role of understanding business, financial planning & money management QUOTABLES “I wanted to create this show not to spend time wallowing in trauma. These stories, I find them so empowering and so relatable… so I hope that you have given yourself some credit.” – Katy Widrick  “It doesn't matter if they're a CPA, it doesn't matter if they're an enrolled agent, it doesn't matter if they're just a regular tax professional with a state certification. Find someone that's going to take the time to really educate you on a better tomorrow. Your tax return is telling a story.” – Sugey Piedra GUEST INFORMATION  Sugey Piedra Website | Prominence Business IG | @prominence.services  LinkedIn | @sugey-piedra-ea Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Join Katy in this insightful episode as she engages in a conversation with Sugey Piedra, an Enrolled Agent and a certified tax preparer with over two decades of experience. Sugey is passionate about helping her clients optimize their finances and attain the freedom they desire, so they don't have to work indefinitely.


In her role as the co-founder of Prominence Business & Wealth Management, Sugey leads a dedicated team that assists high-earning service-based business owners in building long-term wealth. The holistic approach of her firm encompasses bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, and tax strategy, all offered under one roof. Sugey's journey into the realms of business, financial planning, and money management is an inspiring narrative that she shares in this episode. She discusses how she educates her clients, empowering them with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of taxation and make informed decisions.


Their conversation takes a personal turn as Sugey reflects on her own journey from her youth to her current venture, highlighting the pivotal moments that have shaped her approach to financial services. Sugey's invaluable insights into the factors influencing the success of her business provide an in-depth look into her entrepreneurial mindset. She also shares her experiences and strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and self-doubts, offering guidance to aspiring business owners.


This episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for anyone seeking to gain financial independence and a balanced life. Join Katy and Sugey Piedra as they explore the intricacies of financial management, entrepreneurship, and the path to true financial freedom today!


KEY POINTS


- How Sugey educates her clients in handling taxes

- Sugey’s journey from being a young to a business venture

- Factors that influence the success of the business

- Katy and Sugey’s reflections on past experiences influencing their financial mindset

- On dealing with limiting beliefs and self-doubts

- The importance of people delegation and letting go of perfectionism

- Audrey’s struggles with balancing work and personal life

- What’s Audrey’s money mindset advice?

- The significant role of understanding business, financial planning & money management


QUOTABLES


“I wanted to create this show not to spend time wallowing in trauma. These stories, I find them so empowering and so relatable… so I hope that you have given yourself some credit.” – Katy Widrick 


“It doesn't matter if they're a CPA, it doesn't matter if they're an enrolled agent, it doesn't matter if they're just a regular tax professional with a state certification. Find someone that's going to take the time to really educate you on a better tomorrow. Your tax return is telling a story.” – Sugey Piedra


GUEST INFORMATION 


Sugey Piedra


Website | Prominence Business

IG | @prominence.services 

LinkedIn | @sugey-piedra-ea


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2509 no EP13: Transforming the Tech World with Empathy and Expertise with Audrey Saccone Join Katy in this episode for an insightful conversation with Audrey Saccone, experienced marketer and technologist, and CEO of Audrey Digital. After dedicating over five years to the non-profit sector, Audrey ventured into the dynamic world of online marketing, collaborating with industry leaders like Marie Forleo and Sophia Amoruso. Today, Audrey and her team of developers and technologists specialize in enhancing the marketing and digital operations of e-commerce and digital businesses, ensuring they always perform at their best. In this engaging dialogue, Audrey shares her journey of donning two hats – one as a high-achieving CEO responsible for her team's livelihoods and the other as a dedicated service provider for fellow CEOs. She candidly discusses the beauty and burdens that come with this dual role, offering valuable insights into the ongoing transition her team is experiencing. Audrey's authenticity shines through as she talks about where she's been, where she is now, and her aspirations for the future.  Katy and Audrey also share light-hearted moments, reflecting on their musical theater backgrounds and their transitions into tech and marketing careers. They also dive into the intriguing caffeine habits of CEOs and gain a deeper understanding of the people behind the brands.  This episode offers a genuine and transformative conversation that highlights the challenges and triumphs of Audrey's journey, making it a must-listen for aspiring CEOs, tech enthusiasts, and marketing professionals. Join Katy and Audrey as they explore Audrey's remarkable transformation from a technical marketer to an empowering CEO who fosters a supportive peer network. KEY POINTS - Audrey's CEO journey: Client provider or CEO first? - How Audrey builds and trusts her team - Audrey’s journey from aspirations to education  - Tough decisions and conversations as a CEO - What does Audrey’s inner circle look like? - Why Audrey shifts to a business model focusing on e-commerce - How her mantra helps in life - Audrey’s 3-month sabbatical, biggest fears, & coffee order QUOTABLES “My biggest fear is having to let go of my team. They're everything to me.” - Audrey Saccone GUEST INFORMATION  Audrey Saccone  Website | audreydigital  IG | audreydigital LinkedIn | @audreysaccone Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 EP13: Transforming the Tech World with Empathy and Expertise with Audrey Saccone full 1 13 Katy Widrick Join Katy in this episode for an insightful conversation with Audrey Saccone, experienced marketer and technologist, and CEO of Audrey Digital. After dedicating over five years to the non-profit sector, Audrey ventured into the dynamic world of online marketing, collaborating with industry leaders like Marie Forleo and Sophia Amoruso. Today, Audrey and her team of developers and technologists specialize in enhancing the marketing and digital operations of e-commerce and digital businesses, ensuring they always perform at their best. In this engaging dialogue, Audrey shares her journey of donning two hats – one as a high-achieving CEO responsible for her team's livelihoods and the other as a dedicated service provider for fellow CEOs. She candidly discusses the beauty and burdens that come with this dual role, offering valuable insights into the ongoing transition her team is experiencing. Audrey's authenticity shines through as she talks about where she's been, where she is now, and her aspirations for the future.  Katy and Audrey also share light-hearted moments, reflecting on their musical theater backgrounds and their transitions into tech and marketing careers. They also dive into the intriguing caffeine habits of CEOs and gain a deeper understanding of the people behind the brands.  This episode offers a genuine and transformative conversation that highlights the challenges and triumphs of Audrey's journey, making it a must-listen for aspiring CEOs, tech enthusiasts, and marketing professionals. Join Katy and Audrey as they explore Audrey's remarkable transformation from a technical marketer to an empowering CEO who fosters a supportive peer network. KEY POINTS - Audrey's CEO journey: Client provider or CEO first? - How Audrey builds and trusts her team - Audrey’s journey from aspirations to education  - Tough decisions and conversations as a CEO - What does Audrey’s inner circle look like? - Why Audrey shifts to a business model focusing on e-commerce - How her mantra helps in life - Audrey’s 3-month sabbatical, biggest fears, & coffee order QUOTABLES “My biggest fear is having to let go of my team. They're everything to me.” - Audrey Saccone GUEST INFORMATION  Audrey Saccone  Website | audreydigital  IG | audreydigital LinkedIn | @audreysaccone Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Join Katy in this episode for an insightful conversation with Audrey Saccone, experienced marketer and technologist, and CEO of Audrey Digital. After dedicating over five years to the non-profit sector, Audrey ventured into the dynamic world of online marketing, collaborating with industry leaders like Marie Forleo and Sophia Amoruso. Today, Audrey and her team of developers and technologists specialize in enhancing the marketing and digital operations of e-commerce and digital businesses, ensuring they always perform at their best.


In this engaging dialogue, Audrey shares her journey of donning two hats – one as a high-achieving CEO responsible for her team's livelihoods and the other as a dedicated service provider for fellow CEOs. She candidly discusses the beauty and burdens that come with this dual role, offering valuable insights into the ongoing transition her team is experiencing. Audrey's authenticity shines through as she talks about where she's been, where she is now, and her aspirations for the future. 


Katy and Audrey also share light-hearted moments, reflecting on their musical theater backgrounds and their transitions into tech and marketing careers. They also dive into the intriguing caffeine habits of CEOs and gain a deeper understanding of the people behind the brands. 


This episode offers a genuine and transformative conversation that highlights the challenges and triumphs of Audrey's journey, making it a must-listen for aspiring CEOs, tech enthusiasts, and marketing professionals. Join Katy and Audrey as they explore Audrey's remarkable transformation from a technical marketer to an empowering CEO who fosters a supportive peer network.


KEY POINTS


- Audrey's CEO journey: Client provider or CEO first?

- How Audrey builds and trusts her team

- Audrey’s journey from aspirations to education 

- Tough decisions and conversations as a CEO

- What does Audrey’s inner circle look like?

- Why Audrey shifts to a business model focusing on e-commerce

- How her mantra helps in life

- Audrey’s 3-month sabbatical, biggest fears, & coffee order


QUOTABLES


“My biggest fear is having to let go of my team. They're everything to me.” - Audrey Saccone


GUEST INFORMATION 


Audrey Saccone 


Website | audreydigital 

IG | audreydigital

LinkedIn | @audreysaccone


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



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]]> 2137 EP12: Balance the Act of Collaboration and Community Building with Danielle Wiebe In this episode, your host Katy is joined by the successful entrepreneur and founder behind Business Babes Collective, Danielle Wiebe. Join Danielle as she shares her wealth of entrepreneurial wisdom to the forefront, sharing her journey and lessons learned along the way with us!  Embarking on a journey to unravel the intricate interplay among work, family, and self-care, you'll gain insights into the profound importance of collaboration, community cultivation, and the remarkable potential for transformation while navigating the challenges of being high-achievers in the world of business and family life. You’re also going to explore the vital role of self-care, setting boundaries, and adapting to changing circumstances without compromising one's core values.  Stay tuned in this episode with Katy and Danielle as you’ll definitely gain invaluable insights that will ignite your passion for leading a harmonious and purpose-driven life today!  KEY POINTS - The importance of self-care and setting boundaries to avoid burnout - Navigating the challenges of being a high-achiever while still prioritizing family - The value of community and collaboration for both personal and professional growth - Embracing flexibility in work routines and treating others with grace  - The significance of finding meaning in your goals and excitement in work QUOTABLES “I always tell people that you can collaborate with people that are direct competitors to you, as long as there's trust there, and as long as there are shared values.” — Danielle Wiebe “I went through a pretty severe period of burnout — coming out of a corporate role. I had to trust the universe in saying: ‘If I don't have a scarcity mindset, and if I trust that all these good things can happen, despite this negative experience that has just in for me; then yes, good things will happen.’” — Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Danielle Wiebe Website | businessbabescollective.com IG | @danilivinglife  LinkedIn | @danielle-wiebe Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000 EP12: Balance the Act of Collaboration and Community Building with Danielle Wiebe full 1 12 Katy Widrick In this episode, your host Katy is joined by the successful entrepreneur and founder behind Business Babes Collective, Danielle Wiebe. Join Danielle as she shares her wealth of entrepreneurial wisdom to the forefront, sharing her journey and lessons learned along the way with us!  Embarking on a journey to unravel the intricate interplay among work, family, and self-care, you'll gain insights into the profound importance of collaboration, community cultivation, and the remarkable potential for transformation while navigating the challenges of being high-achievers in the world of business and family life. You’re also going to explore the vital role of self-care, setting boundaries, and adapting to changing circumstances without compromising one's core values.  Stay tuned in this episode with Katy and Danielle as you’ll definitely gain invaluable insights that will ignite your passion for leading a harmonious and purpose-driven life today!  KEY POINTS - The importance of self-care and setting boundaries to avoid burnout - Navigating the challenges of being a high-achiever while still prioritizing family - The value of community and collaboration for both personal and professional growth - Embracing flexibility in work routines and treating others with grace  - The significance of finding meaning in your goals and excitement in work QUOTABLES “I always tell people that you can collaborate with people that are direct competitors to you, as long as there's trust there, and as long as there are shared values.” — Danielle Wiebe “I went through a pretty severe period of burnout — coming out of a corporate role. I had to trust the universe in saying: ‘If I don't have a scarcity mindset, and if I trust that all these good things can happen, despite this negative experience that has just in for me; then yes, good things will happen.’” — Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Danielle Wiebe Website | businessbabescollective.com IG | @danilivinglife  LinkedIn | @danielle-wiebe Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In this episode, your host Katy is joined by the successful entrepreneur and founder behind Business Babes Collective, Danielle Wiebe. Join Danielle as she shares her wealth of entrepreneurial wisdom to the forefront, sharing her journey and lessons learned along the way with us! 


Embarking on a journey to unravel the intricate interplay among work, family, and self-care, you'll gain insights into the profound importance of collaboration, community cultivation, and the remarkable potential for transformation while navigating the challenges of being high-achievers in the world of business and family life. You’re also going to explore the vital role of self-care, setting boundaries, and adapting to changing circumstances without compromising one's core values. 


Stay tuned in this episode with Katy and Danielle as you’ll definitely gain invaluable insights that will ignite your passion for leading a harmonious and purpose-driven life today! 


KEY POINTS


- The importance of self-care and setting boundaries to avoid burnout

- Navigating the challenges of being a high-achiever while still prioritizing family

- The value of community and collaboration for both personal and professional growth

- Embracing flexibility in work routines and treating others with grace 

- The significance of finding meaning in your goals and excitement in work


QUOTABLES


“I always tell people that you can collaborate with people that are direct competitors to you, as long as there's trust there, and as long as there are shared values.” — Danielle Wiebe


“I went through a pretty severe period of burnout — coming out of a corporate role. I had to trust the universe in saying: ‘If I don't have a scarcity mindset, and if I trust that all these good things can happen, despite this negative experience that has just in for me; then yes, good things will happen.’” — Katy Widrick


GUEST INFORMATION 


Danielle Wiebe


Website | businessbabescollective.com

IG | @danilivinglife 

LinkedIn | @danielle-wiebe


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2741 EP11: From Diet Culture to Authentic Healing: Megan Hansen's Metabolism Makeover In this podcast episode, Katy is joined by Megan Hansen. Megan Hansen, a Registered Dietitian, founded Metabolism Makeover nearly a decade ago with the goal of teaching, not telling, clients the art and proven science of long-term weight loss…without extreme measures like tracking calories or spending hours at the gym. In this conversation, Megan shares insights into her personal growth journey, the importance of trusting her intuition, what her own up-bringing and experiences taught her about diet culture, fat loss and more...and the important roles she balances (including CEO, content creator, author and MOM!). Megan also talks about what led her to write and publish Metabolism Makeover: Ditch the Diet, Train Your Brain, Drop the Weight for Good and why she stepped away from the brand she'd created, as a "vodka-loving dietitian." Her story is inspirational, motivational, emotional and includes some very hard costs in her personal and professional life, and wait until you hear what she's planning next! KEY POINTS - Navigating personal growth, trusting intuition, and building confidence  - Megan's pivot from being the "vodka-loving dietitian" to an all-new brand - The importance of balancing nutrition and exercise for overall wellness - Megan’s lifestyle program and her Metabolism Makeover book!  - Lessons learned of Katy & Megan in their own journey balancing motherhood and business - The significance of authenticity in attracting like-minded individuals - Understanding “what is right for you” by tuning into your intuition and body QUOTABLES “The biggest piece of advice I can give to anybody is remove any sort of shoulds or shouldn't. It's what is right for you; because the shoulds and the shouldn’ts are just your conditioned response to whatever you've been conditioned to by the world. It's not coming from within.” – Megan Hansen  “I’m really understanding the power of free writing. It’s such a trust-the-process thing. All good things happen. And so, this concept feels very powerful to me.” – Katy Widrick  GUEST INFORMATION  Megan Hansen Website | metabolismmakeover IG | @megan.the.dietitian  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP11: From Diet Culture to Authentic Healing: Megan Hansen's Metabolism Makeover full 1 11 Katy Widrick In this podcast episode, Katy is joined by Megan Hansen. Megan Hansen, a Registered Dietitian, founded Metabolism Makeover nearly a decade ago with the goal of teaching, not telling, clients the art and proven science of long-term weight loss…without extreme measures like tracking calories or spending hours at the gym. In this conversation, Megan shares insights into her personal growth journey, the importance of trusting her intuition, what her own up-bringing and experiences taught her about diet culture, fat loss and more...and the important roles she balances (including CEO, content creator, author and MOM!). Megan also talks about what led her to write and publish Metabolism Makeover: Ditch the Diet, Train Your Brain, Drop the Weight for Good and why she stepped away from the brand she'd created, as a "vodka-loving dietitian." Her story is inspirational, motivational, emotional and includes some very hard costs in her personal and professional life, and wait until you hear what she's planning next! KEY POINTS - Navigating personal growth, trusting intuition, and building confidence  - Megan's pivot from being the "vodka-loving dietitian" to an all-new brand - The importance of balancing nutrition and exercise for overall wellness - Megan’s lifestyle program and her Metabolism Makeover book!  - Lessons learned of Katy & Megan in their own journey balancing motherhood and business - The significance of authenticity in attracting like-minded individuals - Understanding “what is right for you” by tuning into your intuition and body QUOTABLES “The biggest piece of advice I can give to anybody is remove any sort of shoulds or shouldn't. It's what is right for you; because the shoulds and the shouldn’ts are just your conditioned response to whatever you've been conditioned to by the world. It's not coming from within.” – Megan Hansen  “I’m really understanding the power of free writing. It’s such a trust-the-process thing. All good things happen. And so, this concept feels very powerful to me.” – Katy Widrick  GUEST INFORMATION  Megan Hansen Website | metabolismmakeover IG | @megan.the.dietitian  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In this podcast episode, Katy is joined by Megan Hansen. Megan Hansen, a Registered Dietitian, founded Metabolism Makeover nearly a decade ago with the goal of teaching, not telling, clients the art and proven science of long-term weight loss…without extreme measures like tracking calories or spending hours at the gym.

In this conversation, Megan shares insights into her personal growth journey, the importance of trusting her intuition, what her own up-bringing and experiences taught her about diet culture, fat loss and more...and the important roles she balances (including CEO, content creator, author and MOM!).

Megan also talks about what led her to write and publish Metabolism Makeover: Ditch the Diet, Train Your Brain, Drop the Weight for Good and why she stepped away from the brand she'd created, as a "vodka-loving dietitian."

Her story is inspirational, motivational, emotional and includes some very hard costs in her personal and professional life, and wait until you hear what she's planning next!


KEY POINTS


- Navigating personal growth, trusting intuition, and building confidence 

- Megan's pivot from being the "vodka-loving dietitian" to an all-new brand

- The importance of balancing nutrition and exercise for overall wellness

- Megan’s lifestyle program and her Metabolism Makeover book! 

- Lessons learned of Katy & Megan in their own journey balancing motherhood and business

- The significance of authenticity in attracting like-minded individuals

- Understanding “what is right for you” by tuning into your intuition and body


QUOTABLES


“The biggest piece of advice I can give to anybody is remove any sort of shoulds or shouldn't. It's what is right for you; because the shoulds and the shouldn’ts are just your conditioned response to whatever you've been conditioned to by the world. It's not coming from within.” – Megan Hansen 


“I’m really understanding the power of free writing. It’s such a trust-the-process thing. All good things happen. And so, this concept feels very powerful to me.” – Katy Widrick 


GUEST INFORMATION 


Megan Hansen


Website | metabolismmakeover

IG | @megan.the.dietitian 



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2689 EP10: Behind the Curtain of Entrepreneurship: Real Talk with Jessica Hurley In this insightful episode, Katy sits down with Jessica Hurley, the dynamic founder of Epyc Media Network, a premium podcast network and platform that connects conscious creators to conscious listeners. Jessica's transformation from a solopreneur to a media empire leader imparts invaluable lessons on leadership, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity in both her personal and professional life -  So whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this episode delivers rich insights, advice, and inspiration. Join in this conversation as Jessica shares her journey through entrepreneurship – encompassing personal growth, evolving relationships, and the dynamic nature of business. You will also discover the significance of resilience, authenticity, and the art of storytelling in forging meaningful connections with others. Learn more as they both delve into the intricacies of team management, business expansion, and the quest for finding growth & balance in every aspect of your life.  So, tune in as Katy and Jessica confront the challenges of entrepreneurship, personal development, and team leadership while seeking a more harmonious and gratifying life. Feel free to listen to Jessica’s Rich in Real Life podcast, too!  KEY POINTS - Jessica on navigating her growth in relationship, business & personal life - The power of resilience and authenticity in facing entrepreneurial challenges - How storytelling and vulnerability can connect you with your audience - The significance of impactful origin stories in building relatable content - How transparency and honesty play a crucial role in both personal and professional life - The importance of embracing the choices made during challenging times - The importance of finding balance, taking breaks, and managing a growing team while pursuing personal growth QUOTABLES "The thing that makes all of us interesting and resilient and somebody to cheer for is not that we had it easy, but it's that we didn't have it easy and the choices that we made during those hard times." - Katy Widrick “I think the world is craving more transparency. There are so many people selling the beautiful highlight reel of business so that they can sell more business. Let's talk about what's real.” – Jessica Hurley GUEST RESOURCES  Jessica Hurley  IG | @jessicahurley__  Tune in to the Rich in Real Life Podcast, hosted by Jessica Hurley! Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP10: Behind the Curtain of Entrepreneurship: Real Talk with Jessica Hurley full 1 10 Katy Widrick In this insightful episode, Katy sits down with Jessica Hurley, the dynamic founder of Epyc Media Network, a premium podcast network and platform that connects conscious creators to conscious listeners. Jessica's transformation from a solopreneur to a media empire leader imparts invaluable lessons on leadership, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity in both her personal and professional life -  So whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this episode delivers rich insights, advice, and inspiration. Join in this conversation as Jessica shares her journey through entrepreneurship – encompassing personal growth, evolving relationships, and the dynamic nature of business. You will also discover the significance of resilience, authenticity, and the art of storytelling in forging meaningful connections with others. Learn more as they both delve into the intricacies of team management, business expansion, and the quest for finding growth & balance in every aspect of your life.  So, tune in as Katy and Jessica confront the challenges of entrepreneurship, personal development, and team leadership while seeking a more harmonious and gratifying life. Feel free to listen to Jessica’s Rich in Real Life podcast, too!  KEY POINTS - Jessica on navigating her growth in relationship, business & personal life - The power of resilience and authenticity in facing entrepreneurial challenges - How storytelling and vulnerability can connect you with your audience - The significance of impactful origin stories in building relatable content - How transparency and honesty play a crucial role in both personal and professional life - The importance of embracing the choices made during challenging times - The importance of finding balance, taking breaks, and managing a growing team while pursuing personal growth QUOTABLES "The thing that makes all of us interesting and resilient and somebody to cheer for is not that we had it easy, but it's that we didn't have it easy and the choices that we made during those hard times." - Katy Widrick “I think the world is craving more transparency. There are so many people selling the beautiful highlight reel of business so that they can sell more business. Let's talk about what's real.” – Jessica Hurley GUEST RESOURCES  Jessica Hurley  IG | @jessicahurley__  Tune in to the Rich in Real Life Podcast, hosted by Jessica Hurley! Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In this insightful episode, Katy sits down with Jessica Hurley, the dynamic founder of Epyc Media Network, a premium podcast network and platform that connects conscious creators to conscious listeners. Jessica's transformation from a solopreneur to a media empire leader imparts invaluable lessons on leadership, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity in both her personal and professional life -  So whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this episode delivers rich insights, advice, and inspiration.


Join in this conversation as Jessica shares her journey through entrepreneurship – encompassing personal growth, evolving relationships, and the dynamic nature of business. You will also discover the significance of resilience, authenticity, and the art of storytelling in forging meaningful connections with others. Learn more as they both delve into the intricacies of team management, business expansion, and the quest for finding growth & balance in every aspect of your life. 


So, tune in as Katy and Jessica confront the challenges of entrepreneurship, personal development, and team leadership while seeking a more harmonious and gratifying life. Feel free to listen to Jessica’s Rich in Real Life podcast, too! 


KEY POINTS


- Jessica on navigating her growth in relationship, business & personal life

- The power of resilience and authenticity in facing entrepreneurial challenges

- How storytelling and vulnerability can connect you with your audience

- The significance of impactful origin stories in building relatable content

- How transparency and honesty play a crucial role in both personal and professional life

- The importance of embracing the choices made during challenging times

- The importance of finding balance, taking breaks, and managing a growing team while pursuing personal growth


QUOTABLES


"The thing that makes all of us interesting and resilient and somebody to cheer for is not that we had it easy, but it's that we didn't have it easy and the choices that we made during those hard times." - Katy Widrick


“I think the world is craving more transparency. There are so many people selling the beautiful highlight reel of business so that they can sell more business. Let's talk about what's real.” – Jessica Hurley


GUEST RESOURCES 


Jessica Hurley 

IG | @jessicahurley__ 


Tune in to the Rich in Real Life Podcast, hosted by Jessica Hurley!


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 3652 EP9: Secrets To Running An A-Team: Master The Art of Empowerment and Leadership with Kate Ahl In this episode, Katy puts the spotlight on special guest Kate Ahl, CEO and founder of Simple Pin Media, and dives into the dynamic world of leadership, business growth, and self-discovery.  As a Pinterest Strategist, Kate assists her diverse clients, from small businesses to e-commerce and content creators, and in this episode, Kate candidly shares her experiences, offering insights into the challenges of leadership, team dynamics, and finding a balance between personal growth and business pressures. You’re going to uncover a number of valuable insights from how Kate manages her team, her views on "hire slow, fire fast," and the hard costs of leadership that she’s had to bear. You’re also going to find out what makes Pinterest such a great marketplace to build a network and grow business. So, tune in this conversation and learn how pinterest can help your business between Kate & Katy today! KEY POINTS - Kate's unexpected journey from aspiring teacher to CEO of a Pinterest marketing agency - How the pivotal role of helping a friend led to the creation of Simple Pin Media - Navigating the challenges of leadership and finding balance amidst business pressures - Lessons learned from hiring, firing, and prioritizing team dynamics - The impact of self-discovery and rest on Kate's personal and professional growth - Future plans for Simple Pin Media and the value of taking time to make informed decisions QUOTABLES “Pinterest has a language that feels very corporate. And it doesn't feel like it knows how to connect with creators or small businesses.”  – Kate Ahl  “I often think that that's one of those hard costs that I think about in business which is —it's mentally hard.” – Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Kate Ahl  Website | kateahl IG | @simplepinmedia  LinkedIn | @kate-ahl Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP9: Secrets To Running An A-Team: Master The Art of Empowerment and Leadership with Kate Ahl full 1 9 Katy Widrick In this episode, Katy puts the spotlight on special guest Kate Ahl, CEO and founder of Simple Pin Media, and dives into the dynamic world of leadership, business growth, and self-discovery.  As a Pinterest Strategist, Kate assists her diverse clients, from small businesses to e-commerce and content creators, and in this episode, Kate candidly shares her experiences, offering insights into the challenges of leadership, team dynamics, and finding a balance between personal growth and business pressures. You’re going to uncover a number of valuable insights from how Kate manages her team, her views on "hire slow, fire fast," and the hard costs of leadership that she’s had to bear. You’re also going to find out what makes Pinterest such a great marketplace to build a network and grow business. So, tune in this conversation and learn how pinterest can help your business between Kate & Katy today! KEY POINTS - Kate's unexpected journey from aspiring teacher to CEO of a Pinterest marketing agency - How the pivotal role of helping a friend led to the creation of Simple Pin Media - Navigating the challenges of leadership and finding balance amidst business pressures - Lessons learned from hiring, firing, and prioritizing team dynamics - The impact of self-discovery and rest on Kate's personal and professional growth - Future plans for Simple Pin Media and the value of taking time to make informed decisions QUOTABLES “Pinterest has a language that feels very corporate. And it doesn't feel like it knows how to connect with creators or small businesses.”  – Kate Ahl  “I often think that that's one of those hard costs that I think about in business which is —it's mentally hard.” – Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Kate Ahl  Website | kateahl IG | @simplepinmedia  LinkedIn | @kate-ahl Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In this episode, Katy puts the spotlight on special guest Kate Ahl, CEO and founder of Simple Pin Media, and dives into the dynamic world of leadership, business growth, and self-discovery.  As a Pinterest Strategist, Kate assists her diverse clients, from small businesses to e-commerce and content creators, and in this episode, Kate candidly shares her experiences, offering insights into the challenges of leadership, team dynamics, and finding a balance between personal growth and business pressures.


You’re going to uncover a number of valuable insights from how Kate manages her team, her views on "hire slow, fire fast," and the hard costs of leadership that she’s had to bear. You’re also going to find out what makes Pinterest such a great marketplace to build a network and grow business. So, tune in this conversation and learn how pinterest can help your business between Kate & Katy today!



KEY POINTS

- Kate's unexpected journey from aspiring teacher to CEO of a Pinterest marketing agency

- How the pivotal role of helping a friend led to the creation of Simple Pin Media

- Navigating the challenges of leadership and finding balance amidst business pressures

- Lessons learned from hiring, firing, and prioritizing team dynamics

- The impact of self-discovery and rest on Kate's personal and professional growth

- Future plans for Simple Pin Media and the value of taking time to make informed decisions



QUOTABLES


“Pinterest has a language that feels very corporate. And it doesn't feel like it knows how to connect with creators or small businesses.”  – Kate Ahl 


“I often think that that's one of those hard costs that I think about in business which is —it's mentally hard.” – Katy Widrick



GUEST INFORMATION 


Kate Ahl 


Website | kateahl

IG | @simplepinmedia 

LinkedIn | @kate-ahl




Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2784 EP8: Redefining Professionalism & Narratives for Women in the Workplace with Lauren “L2” Howard Welcome back to Hard Costs! In this episode, Katy introduces Lauren "L2" Howard, the brilliant mind behind elletwo, a safe haven and platform for women to speak and teach their truth from their experiences in work, life, and health. Join in on the conversation as Katy and Lauren highlight and celebrate women's resilience, strength, and worth, inside and outside the workplace. As an advocate for women and mental health, Lauren stresses the importance of respect and safety in the spaces we operate in. Beyond the curated façade of professional social media, ElleTwo carves out a space for the real and authentic. So step into this space as Lauren lets us in on her brand's evolution and the vibrant community she's created. This episode isn't just about listening – it's about joining the movement that empowers women in every sphere, including the workplace. Tune in and be part of the conversation that's reshaping narratives for women worldwide. KEY POINTS - Redefining professionalism and giving ourselves permission in the workplace  - Lauren on empowering women and its ripple effect on the community she’s built  - How Lauren deals with negative feedback and mansplaining comments on social media - The importance of showing up as yourself with High Rise community  - What does the inner circle of ElleTwo and Lauren look like?  - Why Lauren shares her personal challenges with her community  - Katy and Lauren on boundaries in parenting  QUOTABLES “Equity feels like oppression when you're the oppressor.” - Lauren “L2” Howard “What I love about really the impact that you're having is that you are now able to do that at scale like you have created a community of women who hopefully do feel more empowered and do feel more secure in their voice.” – Katy Widrick “When you empower women, they empower other women.” - Lauren “L” Howard GUEST INFORMATION  Lauren “L2” Howard Website: elletwo IG | @elle_two LinkedIn: @elletwo Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP8: Redefining Professionalism & Narratives for Women in the Workplace with Lauren “L2” Howard" full 1 8 Katy Widrick Welcome back to Hard Costs! In this episode, Katy introduces Lauren "L2" Howard, the brilliant mind behind elletwo, a safe haven and platform for women to speak and teach their truth from their experiences in work, life, and health. Join in on the conversation as Katy and Lauren highlight and celebrate women's resilience, strength, and worth, inside and outside the workplace. As an advocate for women and mental health, Lauren stresses the importance of respect and safety in the spaces we operate in. Beyond the curated façade of professional social media, ElleTwo carves out a space for the real and authentic. So step into this space as Lauren lets us in on her brand's evolution and the vibrant community she's created. This episode isn't just about listening – it's about joining the movement that empowers women in every sphere, including the workplace. Tune in and be part of the conversation that's reshaping narratives for women worldwide. KEY POINTS - Redefining professionalism and giving ourselves permission in the workplace  - Lauren on empowering women and its ripple effect on the community she’s built  - How Lauren deals with negative feedback and mansplaining comments on social media - The importance of showing up as yourself with High Rise community  - What does the inner circle of ElleTwo and Lauren look like?  - Why Lauren shares her personal challenges with her community  - Katy and Lauren on boundaries in parenting  QUOTABLES “Equity feels like oppression when you're the oppressor.” - Lauren “L2” Howard “What I love about really the impact that you're having is that you are now able to do that at scale like you have created a community of women who hopefully do feel more empowered and do feel more secure in their voice.” – Katy Widrick “When you empower women, they empower other women.” - Lauren “L” Howard GUEST INFORMATION  Lauren “L2” Howard Website: elletwo IG | @elle_two LinkedIn: @elletwo Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Welcome back to Hard Costs! In this episode, Katy introduces Lauren "L2" Howard, the brilliant mind behind elletwo, a safe haven and platform for women to speak and teach their truth from their experiences in work, life, and health.


Join in on the conversation as Katy and Lauren highlight and celebrate women's resilience, strength, and worth, inside and outside the workplace. As an advocate for women and mental health, Lauren stresses the importance of respect and safety in the spaces we operate in. Beyond the curated façade of professional social media, ElleTwo carves out a space for the real and authentic. So step into this space as Lauren lets us in on her brand's evolution and the vibrant community she's created.


This episode isn't just about listening – it's about joining the movement that empowers women in every sphere, including the workplace. Tune in and be part of the conversation that's reshaping narratives for women worldwide.



KEY POINTS

- Redefining professionalism and giving ourselves permission in the workplace 

- Lauren on empowering women and its ripple effect on the community she’s built 

- How Lauren deals with negative feedback and mansplaining comments on social media

- The importance of showing up as yourself with High Rise community 

- What does the inner circle of ElleTwo and Lauren look like? 

- Why Lauren shares her personal challenges with her community 

- Katy and Lauren on boundaries in parenting 



QUOTABLES


“Equity feels like oppression when you're the oppressor.” - Lauren “L2” Howard


“What I love about really the impact that you're having is that you are now able to do that at scale like you have created a community of women who hopefully do feel more empowered and do feel more secure in their voice.” – Katy Widrick


“When you empower women, they empower other women.” - Lauren “L” Howard



GUEST INFORMATION 



Lauren “L2” Howard


Website: elletwo

IG | @elle_two

LinkedIn: @elletwo



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2934 EP7: From Corporate Career to Six-Figure Success! How to Crush The Rush with Holly Haynes Get ready for a captivating conversation with the incredible Holly Haynes! She's a force to be reckoned with and a powerhouse entrepreneur dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs to create simple, scalable strategies to reach multiple six figures without relying on unpredictable social media algorithms.  Holly's not just an entrepreneur; she's an industry expert with a 20-year business consulting background, including Fortune 500 companies. She is also the brains behind Crush the Rush Planner Company and hosts the top-rated Crush the Rush podcast, a podcast focused on teaching you how to build a full-time business on a part-time schedule. In this episode, Holly shares a pivotal Hard Cost that she faced when her Instagram account was shut down not once, but twice, and the strategies she developed to overcome this obstacle - strategies that she now imparts to her clients. Katy and Holly also talk about the delicate balance between running a thriving business, nurturing a supportive team, and embracing family life. Holly's journey reflects the constantly evolving landscape of modern entrepreneurship, but with her unwavering commitment to strategic growth and life alignment, her insights will leave a trail of valuable insights for all stages of your business and career paths!  KEY POINTS - Young Holly's dream job - How Holly leads a paper product business like her father  - The importance of building a network  - Holly’s journey from a corporate career to an entrepreneur  - What does Holly’s inner circle look like? - Holly’s life quotes & a preview of her 3-month sabbatical moment - Katy and Holly on applying the law of attraction QUOTABLES “From a business strategy perspective, our planner really acts like a tripwire. It acts as a stepping stone or an introduction to how I teach and what I do.” – Holly Haynes “I want to create a team environment that feels very collaborative and inspiring.” — Holly Haynes GUEST INFORMATION  Holly Haynes  Website | hollymariehaynes IG | @thehollymariehaynes  LinkedIn | @hollyhaynes Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP7: From Corporate Career to Six-Figure Success! How to Crush The Rush with Holly Haynes full 1 7 Katy Widrick Get ready for a captivating conversation with the incredible Holly Haynes! She's a force to be reckoned with and a powerhouse entrepreneur dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs to create simple, scalable strategies to reach multiple six figures without relying on unpredictable social media algorithms.  Holly's not just an entrepreneur; she's an industry expert with a 20-year business consulting background, including Fortune 500 companies. She is also the brains behind Crush the Rush Planner Company and hosts the top-rated Crush the Rush podcast, a podcast focused on teaching you how to build a full-time business on a part-time schedule. In this episode, Holly shares a pivotal Hard Cost that she faced when her Instagram account was shut down not once, but twice, and the strategies she developed to overcome this obstacle - strategies that she now imparts to her clients. Katy and Holly also talk about the delicate balance between running a thriving business, nurturing a supportive team, and embracing family life. Holly's journey reflects the constantly evolving landscape of modern entrepreneurship, but with her unwavering commitment to strategic growth and life alignment, her insights will leave a trail of valuable insights for all stages of your business and career paths!  KEY POINTS - Young Holly's dream job - How Holly leads a paper product business like her father  - The importance of building a network  - Holly’s journey from a corporate career to an entrepreneur  - What does Holly’s inner circle look like? - Holly’s life quotes & a preview of her 3-month sabbatical moment - Katy and Holly on applying the law of attraction QUOTABLES “From a business strategy perspective, our planner really acts like a tripwire. It acts as a stepping stone or an introduction to how I teach and what I do.” – Holly Haynes “I want to create a team environment that feels very collaborative and inspiring.” — Holly Haynes GUEST INFORMATION  Holly Haynes  Website | hollymariehaynes IG | @thehollymariehaynes  LinkedIn | @hollyhaynes Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Get ready for a captivating conversation with the incredible Holly Haynes! She's a force to be reckoned with and a powerhouse entrepreneur dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs to create simple, scalable strategies to reach multiple six figures without relying on unpredictable social media algorithms. 


Holly's not just an entrepreneur; she's an industry expert with a 20-year business consulting background, including Fortune 500 companies. She is also the brains behind Crush the Rush Planner Company and hosts the top-rated Crush the Rush podcast, a podcast focused on teaching you how to build a full-time business on a part-time schedule.


In this episode, Holly shares a pivotal Hard Cost that she faced when her Instagram account was shut down not once, but twice, and the strategies she developed to overcome this obstacle - strategies that she now imparts to her clients. Katy and Holly also talk about the delicate balance between running a thriving business, nurturing a supportive team, and embracing family life. Holly's journey reflects the constantly evolving landscape of modern entrepreneurship, but with her unwavering commitment to strategic growth and life alignment, her insights will leave a trail of valuable insights for all stages of your business and career paths! 



KEY POINTS

- Young Holly's dream job

- How Holly leads a paper product business like her father 

- The importance of building a network 

- Holly’s journey from a corporate career to an entrepreneur 

- What does Holly’s inner circle look like?

- Holly’s life quotes & a preview of her 3-month sabbatical moment

- Katy and Holly on applying the law of attraction


QUOTABLES


“From a business strategy perspective, our planner really acts like a tripwire. It acts as a stepping stone or an introduction to how I teach and what I do.” – Holly Haynes


“I want to create a team environment that feels very collaborative and inspiring.” — Holly Haynes


GUEST INFORMATION 



Holly Haynes 


Website | hollymariehaynes

IG | @thehollymariehaynes 

LinkedIn | @hollyhaynes



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2557 EP6: From Teacher to 7-Figure CEO: Nicole Culver's Journey to Building a Thriving Business Get ready for an invigorating episode of the podcast as Katy Widrick welcomes the exceptional Nicole Culver, master mindset coach and success strategist on a mission to help women step into their CEO role so they can grow their business to create their dream life… all within schooltime hours!  Nicole's professional journey is awe-inspiring - Having transitioned from a teaching career to becoming a CEO, she co-runs Elevate with her husband, Dan, growing it into a seven-figure business while maintaining a remarkable 15-hour workweek! How did she manage to do that? Tune in as Nicole brings us along her journey from blogging to business building and uncover the entrepreneurial prowess she cultivated along the way to get to where she is now.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain wisdom and insights from one of the most remarkable minds in business with Katy Widrick and Nicole Culver today!  KEY POINTS - How Nicole and Katy met each other  - What’s 10-year-old Nicole's dream?  - What led Nicole to be a founder of a food company - Hard costs and overall experience of being a business owner - What’s the upper limit for Nicole as a CEO - Nicole’s two quotes she lives by - The 3-month sabbatical of Nicole - On Nicole’s mantra and signature coffee order QUOTABLES “There's so many defining hard moments. And we still have hard moments, we still have hard months. They're different now. All of those moments are lessons, but also build the resilience that you're going to need to get to the next level.” – Nicole Culver GUEST INFORMATION Nicole Culver Website | nicoleculver IG | @nicoleculver LinkedIn |@nicole-culver  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP6: From Teacher to 7-Figure CEO: Nicole Culver's Journey to Building a Thriving Business full 2 6 Katy Widrick Get ready for an invigorating episode of the podcast as Katy Widrick welcomes the exceptional Nicole Culver, master mindset coach and success strategist on a mission to help women step into their CEO role so they can grow their business to create their dream life… all within schooltime hours!  Nicole's professional journey is awe-inspiring - Having transitioned from a teaching career to becoming a CEO, she co-runs Elevate with her husband, Dan, growing it into a seven-figure business while maintaining a remarkable 15-hour workweek! How did she manage to do that? Tune in as Nicole brings us along her journey from blogging to business building and uncover the entrepreneurial prowess she cultivated along the way to get to where she is now.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain wisdom and insights from one of the most remarkable minds in business with Katy Widrick and Nicole Culver today!  KEY POINTS - How Nicole and Katy met each other  - What’s 10-year-old Nicole's dream?  - What led Nicole to be a founder of a food company - Hard costs and overall experience of being a business owner - What’s the upper limit for Nicole as a CEO - Nicole’s two quotes she lives by - The 3-month sabbatical of Nicole - On Nicole’s mantra and signature coffee order QUOTABLES “There's so many defining hard moments. And we still have hard moments, we still have hard months. They're different now. All of those moments are lessons, but also build the resilience that you're going to need to get to the next level.” – Nicole Culver GUEST INFORMATION Nicole Culver Website | nicoleculver IG | @nicoleculver LinkedIn |@nicole-culver  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Get ready for an invigorating episode of the podcast as Katy Widrick welcomes the exceptional Nicole Culver, master mindset coach and success strategist on a mission to help women step into their CEO role so they can grow their business to create their dream life… all within schooltime hours! 


Nicole's professional journey is awe-inspiring - Having transitioned from a teaching career to becoming a CEO, she co-runs Elevate with her husband, Dan, growing it into a seven-figure business while maintaining a remarkable 15-hour workweek! How did she manage to do that? Tune in as Nicole brings us along her journey from blogging to business building and uncover the entrepreneurial prowess she cultivated along the way to get to where she is now. 


Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain wisdom and insights from one of the most remarkable minds in business with Katy Widrick and Nicole Culver today! 



KEY POINTS


- How Nicole and Katy met each other 

- What’s 10-year-old Nicole's dream? 

- What led Nicole to be a founder of a food company

- Hard costs and overall experience of being a business owner

- What’s the upper limit for Nicole as a CEO

- Nicole’s two quotes she lives by

- The 3-month sabbatical of Nicole

- On Nicole’s mantra and signature coffee order


QUOTABLES


“There's so many defining hard moments. And we still have hard moments, we still have hard months. They're different now. All of those moments are lessons, but also build the resilience that you're going to need to get to the next level.” – Nicole Culver


GUEST INFORMATION


Nicole Culver


Website | nicoleculver

IG | @nicoleculver

LinkedIn |@nicole-culver 


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2659 EP5: Thriving Through Adversity - How To Build A Savvy Business with Heather Crabtree TW: In this conversation, Heather and Katy discuss the death of Heather's child, and the journey of grief that she's navigating. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may wish to skip this episode. Join us for an extraordinary episode of the Hard Costs podcast as Katy Widrick engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Crabtree, a visionary business coach and growth strategist. As the founder of Savvy Business, Heather specializes in guiding online coaches and service professionals to reach the next level in their business without compromising their values, priorities, or boundaries. With over a decade of experience, Heather has been instrumental in helping service pros cultivate thriving businesses that align seamlessly with their desired lifestyles. In this candid and touching episode, Heather opens up about her trials & tribulations as a business owner while seamlessly weaving her experiences as a mother into the conversation. Despite facing profound challenges, including the heart-wrenching loss of her daughter to pediatric cancer, Heather's resilience and optimism still shine through. Her story is truly a testament to how she has translated her personal growth into empowering others to prioritize their lives while making a meaningful impact in their businesses!  Heather's authenticity and determination in this conversation will be sure to captivate and inspire you - Tune in to gain invaluable insights, explore the power of resilience, and learn from a remarkable individual who has transformed adversity into a driving force for change. Don't miss this deeply moving conversation on the Hard Costs podcast with Katy Widrick and Heather Crabtree today! KEY POINTS - The two important values to remember as a strategist  - Heather’s transformative journey from attorney to now coach  - Navigating the grief and loss of a loved one - The origin story of Heather’s Savvy Business  - What being a savvy business owner means to Heather QUOTABLES “I don't want it to be just about strategy, I really look outside with a bird's eye view and question my clients and people that I work with: “What do you want for your life? It's not - what do you want for your business? It's ‘what you want for your life’, and we need to make sure that your business fits within that.” - Heather Crabtree GUEST INFORMATION  Heather Crabtree  Website | heathercrabtree IG | @heatherbusinesscoach LinkedIn |@heathercrabtree Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP5: Thriving Through Adversity - How To Build A Savvy Business with Heather Crabtree full 1 5 Katy Widrick TW: In this conversation, Heather and Katy discuss the death of Heather's child, and the journey of grief that she's navigating. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may wish to skip this episode. Join us for an extraordinary episode of the Hard Costs podcast as Katy Widrick engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Crabtree, a visionary business coach and growth strategist. As the founder of Savvy Business, Heather specializes in guiding online coaches and service professionals to reach the next level in their business without compromising their values, priorities, or boundaries. With over a decade of experience, Heather has been instrumental in helping service pros cultivate thriving businesses that align seamlessly with their desired lifestyles. In this candid and touching episode, Heather opens up about her trials & tribulations as a business owner while seamlessly weaving her experiences as a mother into the conversation. Despite facing profound challenges, including the heart-wrenching loss of her daughter to pediatric cancer, Heather's resilience and optimism still shine through. Her story is truly a testament to how she has translated her personal growth into empowering others to prioritize their lives while making a meaningful impact in their businesses!  Heather's authenticity and determination in this conversation will be sure to captivate and inspire you - Tune in to gain invaluable insights, explore the power of resilience, and learn from a remarkable individual who has transformed adversity into a driving force for change. Don't miss this deeply moving conversation on the Hard Costs podcast with Katy Widrick and Heather Crabtree today! KEY POINTS - The two important values to remember as a strategist  - Heather’s transformative journey from attorney to now coach  - Navigating the grief and loss of a loved one - The origin story of Heather’s Savvy Business  - What being a savvy business owner means to Heather QUOTABLES “I don't want it to be just about strategy, I really look outside with a bird's eye view and question my clients and people that I work with: “What do you want for your life? It's not - what do you want for your business? It's ‘what you want for your life’, and we need to make sure that your business fits within that.” - Heather Crabtree GUEST INFORMATION  Heather Crabtree  Website | heathercrabtree IG | @heatherbusinesscoach LinkedIn |@heathercrabtree Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network TW: In this conversation, Heather and Katy discuss the death of Heather's child, and the journey of grief that she's navigating. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may wish to skip this episode.


Join us for an extraordinary episode of the Hard Costs podcast as Katy Widrick engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Crabtree, a visionary business coach and growth strategist. As the founder of Savvy Business, Heather specializes in guiding online coaches and service professionals to reach the next level in their business without compromising their values, priorities, or boundaries. With over a decade of experience, Heather has been instrumental in helping service pros cultivate thriving businesses that align seamlessly with their desired lifestyles.


In this candid and touching episode, Heather opens up about her trials & tribulations as a business owner while seamlessly weaving her experiences as a mother into the conversation. Despite facing profound challenges, including the heart-wrenching loss of her daughter to pediatric cancer, Heather's resilience and optimism still shine through. Her story is truly a testament to how she has translated her personal growth into empowering others to prioritize their lives while making a meaningful impact in their businesses! 


Heather's authenticity and determination in this conversation will be sure to captivate and inspire you - Tune in to gain invaluable insights, explore the power of resilience, and learn from a remarkable individual who has transformed adversity into a driving force for change. Don't miss this deeply moving conversation on the Hard Costs podcast with Katy Widrick and Heather Crabtree today!



KEY POINTS


- The two important values to remember as a strategist 

- Heather’s transformative journey from attorney to now coach 

- Navigating the grief and loss of a loved one

- The origin story of Heather’s Savvy Business 

- What being a savvy business owner means to Heather



QUOTABLES


“I don't want it to be just about strategy, I really look outside with a bird's eye view and question my clients and people that I work with: “What do you want for your life? It's not - what do you want for your business? It's ‘what you want for your life’, and we need to make sure that your business fits within that.” - Heather Crabtree



GUEST INFORMATION 


Heather Crabtree 


Website | heathercrabtree

IG | @heatherbusinesscoach

LinkedIn |@heathercrabtree



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 3094 EP4: From Hollywood Casting Director to Brand Strategist & Podcast Pro - How Dana Bowling Gets Her Daily Dose of Creativity In this episode, Katy speaks with special guest Dana Bowling, host of Daily Dose of Dana, a podcast all about life, pop culture, celebrity news, and all things entertainment!  In this episode, Dana brings us along on her journey of becoming a casting director in Hollywood and the pivots she made that propelled her toward her purpose! Dana also shares how she discovered her love for podcasting even as a little child (yes, before podcasting was officially even a thing!) and her experience being immersed in celebrity culture at a young age. Make sure you stick to the end to hear Dana’s prediction of the online coaching industry, as well as how she overcomes money mindset fears as a CEO in an often unpredictable industry. KEY POINTS - How the pandemic propelled Dana’s purpose  - Get to know little Dana and her love for entertainment & podcasting  - Learn the inspiration behind the Daily Dose of Dana podcast  - Dana’s journey in Hollywood casting to brand strategy - What’s future of online coaching? - Hot seat: Dana’s favorite social media platforms, biggest fear, & signature coffee order!  QUOTABLES “Sometimes, things happen where you have the right product at the right time.” – Dana Bowling  “At 26 years old, we got our first show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. They're popular with younger kids. And so, I was the youngest script and casting director at 26 years old.” – Dana Bowling  “I love a mantra, I love a quote, I've got a whole stable full of things that I'll pull out. But one that constantly comes to mind for me is the rising tide lifts all boats. I say this on a near-daily basis.” – Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Dana Bowling Learn more about Dana Bowling here  IG |@thisisdanabowling TikTok | @thisisdanabowling  LinkedIn |@dana-bowling Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn |@katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000 EP4: From Hollywood Casting Director to Brand Strategist & Podcast Pro - How Dana Bowling Gets Her Daily Dose of Creativity full 1 4 Katy Widrick In this episode, Katy speaks with special guest Dana Bowling, host of Daily Dose of Dana, a podcast all about life, pop culture, celebrity news, and all things entertainment!  In this episode, Dana brings us along on her journey of becoming a casting director in Hollywood and the pivots she made that propelled her toward her purpose! Dana also shares how she discovered her love for podcasting even as a little child (yes, before podcasting was officially even a thing!) and her experience being immersed in celebrity culture at a young age. Make sure you stick to the end to hear Dana’s prediction of the online coaching industry, as well as how she overcomes money mindset fears as a CEO in an often unpredictable industry. KEY POINTS - How the pandemic propelled Dana’s purpose  - Get to know little Dana and her love for entertainment & podcasting  - Learn the inspiration behind the Daily Dose of Dana podcast  - Dana’s journey in Hollywood casting to brand strategy - What’s future of online coaching? - Hot seat: Dana’s favorite social media platforms, biggest fear, & signature coffee order!  QUOTABLES “Sometimes, things happen where you have the right product at the right time.” – Dana Bowling  “At 26 years old, we got our first show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. They're popular with younger kids. And so, I was the youngest script and casting director at 26 years old.” – Dana Bowling  “I love a mantra, I love a quote, I've got a whole stable full of things that I'll pull out. But one that constantly comes to mind for me is the rising tide lifts all boats. I say this on a near-daily basis.” – Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Dana Bowling Learn more about Dana Bowling here  IG |@thisisdanabowling TikTok | @thisisdanabowling  LinkedIn |@dana-bowling Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn |@katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In this episode, Katy speaks with special guest Dana Bowling, host of Daily Dose of Dana, a podcast all about life, pop culture, celebrity news, and all things entertainment! 


In this episode, Dana brings us along on her journey of becoming a casting director in Hollywood and the pivots she made that propelled her toward her purpose! Dana also shares how she discovered her love for podcasting even as a little child (yes, before podcasting was officially even a thing!) and her experience being immersed in celebrity culture at a young age. Make sure you stick to the end to hear Dana’s prediction of the online coaching industry, as well as how she overcomes money mindset fears as a CEO in an often unpredictable industry.



KEY POINTS


- How the pandemic propelled Dana’s purpose 

- Get to know little Dana and her love for entertainment & podcasting 

- Learn the inspiration behind the Daily Dose of Dana podcast 

- Dana’s journey in Hollywood casting to brand strategy

- What’s future of online coaching?

- Hot seat: Dana’s favorite social media platforms, biggest fear, & signature coffee order! 


QUOTABLES


“Sometimes, things happen where you have the right product at the right time.” – Dana Bowling 


“At 26 years old, we got our first show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. They're popular with younger kids. And so, I was the youngest script and casting director at 26 years old.” – Dana Bowling 


“I love a mantra, I love a quote, I've got a whole stable full of things that I'll pull out. But one that constantly comes to mind for me is the rising tide lifts all boats. I say this on a near-daily basis.” – Katy Widrick



GUEST INFORMATION 


Dana Bowling


Learn more about Dana Bowling here 


IG |@thisisdanabowling

TikTok | @thisisdanabowling 

LinkedIn |@dana-bowling



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn |@katywidrick



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]]> 2990 EP3: Empower Others By Staying True To Yourself & Your Mission with Chelsea Winstead In today’s conversation, Katy speaks with Chelsea Winstead, Founder of HerHQ, a consulting agency dedicated to empowering women in the realm of freelancing through courses, coaching, and community. Chelsea's mission revolves around helping women leverage their corporate skills to establish successful freelance service-based businesses, and in this episode, Chelsea is here to share how she has empowered others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams by staying true to her own.  Tune in as Katy and Chelsea dive into the intricacies of freelancing and the path Chelsea took to achieve a six-figure income in this field! Chelsea and Katy also talk about having tough skin as content creators and the importance of staying true to your mission and message, despite the critics. If you're seeking inspiration to navigate the world of entrepreneurship authentically, then this episode is for you. Join in on the conversation and uncover the immense value of cutting through the noise and staying true to yourself & your mission with Katy and Chelsea Winstead today!  KEY POINTS - Chelsea’s corporate and military lives  - Earning 6 figures in freelance  - What’s the “retainer model” and how does it help increase your income? - Strategies to monetize your corporate skills  - How Chelsea and business partner Hollie established the HerHQ community - Chelsea’s favorite social media, person to be with on a 3-month sabbatical & biggest fear QUOTABLES “I find it to be my purpose to bring that confidence and give women tangible strategies to build. My goal with the business is to do everything that we do like our free communities.” – Chelsea Winstead  “I wholeheartedly believe that you should go where the people are. You shouldn't be like build a house and then try to invite people off the interstate to come over.” – Chelsea Winstead  GUEST INFORMATION  Chelsea Winstead Website | Her HQ  IG | @chelsea.winstead  LinkedIn | @chelsea-winstead-mba TikTok | @chelsea.winstead  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn |@katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:03:00 -0000 EP3: Empower Others By Staying True To Yourself & Your Mission with Chelsea Winstead full 1 3 Katy Widrick In today’s conversation, Katy speaks with Chelsea Winstead, Founder of HerHQ, a consulting agency dedicated to empowering women in the realm of freelancing through courses, coaching, and community. Chelsea's mission revolves around helping women leverage their corporate skills to establish successful freelance service-based businesses, and in this episode, Chelsea is here to share how she has empowered others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams by staying true to her own.  Tune in as Katy and Chelsea dive into the intricacies of freelancing and the path Chelsea took to achieve a six-figure income in this field! Chelsea and Katy also talk about having tough skin as content creators and the importance of staying true to your mission and message, despite the critics. If you're seeking inspiration to navigate the world of entrepreneurship authentically, then this episode is for you. Join in on the conversation and uncover the immense value of cutting through the noise and staying true to yourself & your mission with Katy and Chelsea Winstead today!  KEY POINTS - Chelsea’s corporate and military lives  - Earning 6 figures in freelance  - What’s the “retainer model” and how does it help increase your income? - Strategies to monetize your corporate skills  - How Chelsea and business partner Hollie established the HerHQ community - Chelsea’s favorite social media, person to be with on a 3-month sabbatical & biggest fear QUOTABLES “I find it to be my purpose to bring that confidence and give women tangible strategies to build. My goal with the business is to do everything that we do like our free communities.” – Chelsea Winstead  “I wholeheartedly believe that you should go where the people are. You shouldn't be like build a house and then try to invite people off the interstate to come over.” – Chelsea Winstead  GUEST INFORMATION  Chelsea Winstead Website | Her HQ  IG | @chelsea.winstead  LinkedIn | @chelsea-winstead-mba TikTok | @chelsea.winstead  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn |@katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In today’s conversation, Katy speaks with Chelsea Winstead, Founder of HerHQ, a consulting agency dedicated to empowering women in the realm of freelancing through courses, coaching, and community. Chelsea's mission revolves around helping women leverage their corporate skills to establish successful freelance service-based businesses, and in this episode, Chelsea is here to share how she has empowered others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams by staying true to her own. 


Tune in as Katy and Chelsea dive into the intricacies of freelancing and the path Chelsea took to achieve a six-figure income in this field! Chelsea and Katy also talk about having tough skin as content creators and the importance of staying true to your mission and message, despite the critics. If you're seeking inspiration to navigate the world of entrepreneurship authentically, then this episode is for you. Join in on the conversation and uncover the immense value of cutting through the noise and staying true to yourself & your mission with Katy and Chelsea Winstead today! 



KEY POINTS


- Chelsea’s corporate and military lives 

- Earning 6 figures in freelance 

- What’s the “retainer model” and how does it help increase your income?

- Strategies to monetize your corporate skills 

- How Chelsea and business partner Hollie established the HerHQ community

- Chelsea’s favorite social media, person to be with on a 3-month sabbatical & biggest fear



QUOTABLES


“I find it to be my purpose to bring that confidence and give women tangible strategies to build. My goal with the business is to do everything that we do like our free communities.” – Chelsea Winstead 


“I wholeheartedly believe that you should go where the people are. You shouldn't be like build a house and then try to invite people off the interstate to come over.” – Chelsea Winstead 



GUEST INFORMATION 


Chelsea Winstead


Website | Her HQ 

IG | @chelsea.winstead 

LinkedIn | @chelsea-winstead-mba

TikTok | @chelsea.winstead 


Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn |@katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 3123 EP2: How to Cast a Big Vision and Then Make it Rain in Business with Veronica Romney In this episode, Katy speaks with Veronica, Master Marketer, Executive Leader, and Founder of Rainmaker Residency, an agency that helps her aspiring entrepreneurs transition from full-time marketers to full-time founders of their businesses!  Join in on this conversation as Katy and Veronica talk about curating communities and building strong teams in your entrepreneurial space. Veronica also shares her personal upbringing with immigrant parents, the challenges & hardships faced, and the many invaluable lessons learned that have shaped her unique insights and perspectives as a business owner today.  So, tune in on this episode with your host Katy and learn from Veronica’s personal experiences, insightful tips, and uplifting beliefs today!  KEY POINTS - Embracing duality: Being a team member as a CEO - Veronica’s upbringing with Cuban immigrant parents  - Why asking for help is all part of the process  - Navigating and overcoming the challenges of parenting  - Which is the hardest — marriage, parenthood, or entrepreneurship?  - Finding meaning in every adversity  - The shifting roles of intimacy and proximity - Veronica’s favorite social media platform, her 3-month sabbatical, and her biggest fear QUOTABLES “Freedom is being defined by nothing to prove and nothing to hide.” – Veronica Romney “When I think of a true visionary, I think this is a person who is led by ego and not even in a necessarily negative way, but they feel very convicted of what they are called to do in their business in their life.” – Katy Widrick “I have this belief that entrepreneurs birth other entrepreneurs. And I see it, I see this kind of generational continuation of entrepreneurial mindset within the family walls.” – Veronica Romney GUEST INFORMATION  Veronica Romney Website | Veronica Romney  IG | @vromney  LinkedIn | @vromney  Twitter | @vromney  To learn more about Veronica Romney and working with her, click here  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn |@katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:02:00 -0000 EP2: How to Cast a Big Vision and Then Make it Rain in Business with Veronica Romney full 1 2 Katy Widrick In this episode, Katy speaks with Veronica, Master Marketer, Executive Leader, and Founder of Rainmaker Residency, an agency that helps her aspiring entrepreneurs transition from full-time marketers to full-time founders of their businesses!  Join in on this conversation as Katy and Veronica talk about curating communities and building strong teams in your entrepreneurial space. Veronica also shares her personal upbringing with immigrant parents, the challenges & hardships faced, and the many invaluable lessons learned that have shaped her unique insights and perspectives as a business owner today.  So, tune in on this episode with your host Katy and learn from Veronica’s personal experiences, insightful tips, and uplifting beliefs today!  KEY POINTS - Embracing duality: Being a team member as a CEO - Veronica’s upbringing with Cuban immigrant parents  - Why asking for help is all part of the process  - Navigating and overcoming the challenges of parenting  - Which is the hardest — marriage, parenthood, or entrepreneurship?  - Finding meaning in every adversity  - The shifting roles of intimacy and proximity - Veronica’s favorite social media platform, her 3-month sabbatical, and her biggest fear QUOTABLES “Freedom is being defined by nothing to prove and nothing to hide.” – Veronica Romney “When I think of a true visionary, I think this is a person who is led by ego and not even in a necessarily negative way, but they feel very convicted of what they are called to do in their business in their life.” – Katy Widrick “I have this belief that entrepreneurs birth other entrepreneurs. And I see it, I see this kind of generational continuation of entrepreneurial mindset within the family walls.” – Veronica Romney GUEST INFORMATION  Veronica Romney Website | Veronica Romney  IG | @vromney  LinkedIn | @vromney  Twitter | @vromney  To learn more about Veronica Romney and working with her, click here  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn |@katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network In this episode, Katy speaks with Veronica, Master Marketer, Executive Leader, and Founder of Rainmaker Residency, an agency that helps her aspiring entrepreneurs transition from full-time marketers to full-time founders of their businesses! 


Join in on this conversation as Katy and Veronica talk about curating communities and building strong teams in your entrepreneurial space. Veronica also shares her personal upbringing with immigrant parents, the challenges & hardships faced, and the many invaluable lessons learned that have shaped her unique insights and perspectives as a business owner today. 


So, tune in on this episode with your host Katy and learn from Veronica’s personal experiences, insightful tips, and uplifting beliefs today! 



KEY POINTS


- Embracing duality: Being a team member as a CEO

- Veronica’s upbringing with Cuban immigrant parents 

- Why asking for help is all part of the process 

- Navigating and overcoming the challenges of parenting 

- Which is the hardest — marriage, parenthood, or entrepreneurship? 

- Finding meaning in every adversity 

- The shifting roles of intimacy and proximity

- Veronica’s favorite social media platform, her 3-month sabbatical, and her biggest fear



QUOTABLES


“Freedom is being defined by nothing to prove and nothing to hide.” – Veronica Romney


“When I think of a true visionary, I think this is a person who is led by ego and not even in a necessarily negative way, but they feel very convicted of what they are called to do in their business in their life.” – Katy Widrick


“I have this belief that entrepreneurs birth other entrepreneurs. And I see it, I see this kind of generational continuation of entrepreneurial mindset within the family walls.” – Veronica Romney




GUEST INFORMATION 


Veronica Romney



Website | Veronica Romney 

IG | @vromney 

LinkedIn | @vromney 

Twitter | @vromney 



To learn more about Veronica Romney and working with her, click here 



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn |@katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 2487 EP1: The Hard Costs of Entrepreneurship - How Systems Saved Jordan Gill Welcome to the premier episode of the Hard Costs podcast! Katy kicks things off with her very first guest Jordan Gill, the visionary CEO of Systems Saved Me, a consulting agency that provides tools, training programs, and consulting opportunities, all designed to build businesses that revolve around life's priorities.  In this episode, Katy and Jordan dive into not only Jordan’s entrepreneurial journey but her personal story as well - from growing up all too familiar with chronic illness to juggling her public and personal relationships, you will uncover the many hard costs behind running a successful business while still being open & vulnerable with your audience. Jordan and Katy also talk about the power of EMDR, tapping into your inner circle, and why it’s so important to ask for and be willing to receive help. So join in on the honest conversation around childhood, business, therapy, and so much more with Jordan and Katy today.  KEY POINTS - Jordan on sharing her hard costs with the public  - How Jordan tapped into the power of EMDR therapy to trust her gut  - Getting to know young Jordan and her journey to becoming a CEO - The power of collaboration and asking for help  - Challenges faced and lessons learned in her business journey  - Calling out vs calling in the people in your inner circle  - Jordan and Katy on being Ambiverts as business leaders  QUOTABLES "In this space of sharing, the conversations I've had with my husband, my relationship with my bonus son, how that has impacted my life and chronic illness, and making changes in business — all of that is done for the people who know who I am, while everyone else I ignore. It's kind of like my philosophy on it." – Jordan Gill “I like being the boss. I like being in control. I like being the person who figured out what to do when something went sideways.” – Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Jordan Gill  Website | https://systemssavedme.com/  IG | @systemssavedme  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/systemssavedme  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilljordan/    Join the waitlist for Ready, Set, Collab at https://makemediaover.com/readysetcollab  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:01:00 -0000 EP1: The Hard Costs of Entrepreneurship - How Systems Saved Jordan Gill full 1 1 Katy Widrick Welcome to the premier episode of the Hard Costs podcast! Katy kicks things off with her very first guest Jordan Gill, the visionary CEO of Systems Saved Me, a consulting agency that provides tools, training programs, and consulting opportunities, all designed to build businesses that revolve around life's priorities.  In this episode, Katy and Jordan dive into not only Jordan’s entrepreneurial journey but her personal story as well - from growing up all too familiar with chronic illness to juggling her public and personal relationships, you will uncover the many hard costs behind running a successful business while still being open & vulnerable with your audience. Jordan and Katy also talk about the power of EMDR, tapping into your inner circle, and why it’s so important to ask for and be willing to receive help. So join in on the honest conversation around childhood, business, therapy, and so much more with Jordan and Katy today.  KEY POINTS - Jordan on sharing her hard costs with the public  - How Jordan tapped into the power of EMDR therapy to trust her gut  - Getting to know young Jordan and her journey to becoming a CEO - The power of collaboration and asking for help  - Challenges faced and lessons learned in her business journey  - Calling out vs calling in the people in your inner circle  - Jordan and Katy on being Ambiverts as business leaders  QUOTABLES "In this space of sharing, the conversations I've had with my husband, my relationship with my bonus son, how that has impacted my life and chronic illness, and making changes in business — all of that is done for the people who know who I am, while everyone else I ignore. It's kind of like my philosophy on it." – Jordan Gill “I like being the boss. I like being in control. I like being the person who figured out what to do when something went sideways.” – Katy Widrick GUEST INFORMATION  Jordan Gill  Website | https://systemssavedme.com/  IG | @systemssavedme  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/systemssavedme  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilljordan/    Join the waitlist for Ready, Set, Collab at https://makemediaover.com/readysetcollab  Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Welcome to the premier episode of the Hard Costs podcast! Katy kicks things off with her very first guest Jordan Gill, the visionary CEO of Systems Saved Me, a consulting agency that provides tools, training programs, and consulting opportunities, all designed to build businesses that revolve around life's priorities. 


In this episode, Katy and Jordan dive into not only Jordan’s entrepreneurial journey but her personal story as well - from growing up all too familiar with chronic illness to juggling her public and personal relationships, you will uncover the many hard costs behind running a successful business while still being open & vulnerable with your audience. Jordan and Katy also talk about the power of EMDR, tapping into your inner circle, and why it’s so important to ask for and be willing to receive help.


So join in on the honest conversation around childhood, business, therapy, and so much more with Jordan and Katy today. 



KEY POINTS

- Jordan on sharing her hard costs with the public 

- How Jordan tapped into the power of EMDR therapy to trust her gut 

- Getting to know young Jordan and her journey to becoming a CEO

- The power of collaboration and asking for help 

- Challenges faced and lessons learned in her business journey 

- Calling out vs calling in the people in your inner circle 

- Jordan and Katy on being Ambiverts as business leaders 



QUOTABLES


"In this space of sharing, the conversations I've had with my husband, my relationship with my bonus son, how that has impacted my life and chronic illness, and making changes in business — all of that is done for the people who know who I am, while everyone else I ignore. It's kind of like my philosophy on it." – Jordan Gill


“I like being the boss. I like being in control. I like being the person who figured out what to do when something went sideways.” – Katy Widrick



GUEST INFORMATION 


Jordan Gill 


Website | https://systemssavedme.com/ 

IG | @systemssavedme 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/systemssavedme 

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilljordan/   


Join the waitlist for Ready, Set, Collab at https://makemediaover.com/readysetcollab 



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



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]]> 2768 Hard Costs Trailer Welcome to Hard Costs, the podcast! Join your host, Katy Widrick, on a journey of learning, growth, and empowerment as she dives into the many unfiltered truths about entrepreneurship.  This isn't just a podcast – it's your guide to turning your passion into profit, understanding the hidden challenges of entrepreneurship, and embracing the thrill of the founder's journey. Prepare to be captivated by real stories, raw experiences, and invaluable insights from visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, and content creators who've dared to pursue their dreams. Hard Costs is your backstage pass to the untold tales of lost revenue, game-changing pivots, hiring and firing moments, and the real-life rollercoaster that is building a business. Each episode will leave you inspired, motivated, and armed with the wisdom you need to overcome obstacles and keep soaring toward success. Subscribe now and be the first to embark on this exciting journey with Katy Widrick. It's time to turn your passion into profits and conquer the Hard Costs of building your empire. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes – we can't wait to have you along for the ride! Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000 Hard Costs Trailer full Katy Widrick Welcome to Hard Costs, the podcast! Join your host, Katy Widrick, on a journey of learning, growth, and empowerment as she dives into the many unfiltered truths about entrepreneurship.  This isn't just a podcast – it's your guide to turning your passion into profit, understanding the hidden challenges of entrepreneurship, and embracing the thrill of the founder's journey. Prepare to be captivated by real stories, raw experiences, and invaluable insights from visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, and content creators who've dared to pursue their dreams. Hard Costs is your backstage pass to the untold tales of lost revenue, game-changing pivots, hiring and firing moments, and the real-life rollercoaster that is building a business. Each episode will leave you inspired, motivated, and armed with the wisdom you need to overcome obstacles and keep soaring toward success. Subscribe now and be the first to embark on this exciting journey with Katy Widrick. It's time to turn your passion into profits and conquer the Hard Costs of building your empire. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes – we can't wait to have you along for the ride! Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more!  Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick.  IG | @kwidrick TikTok | @kwidrick  LinkedIn | @katywidrick Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network Welcome to Hard Costs, the podcast! Join your host, Katy Widrick, on a journey of learning, growth, and empowerment as she dives into the many unfiltered truths about entrepreneurship. 

This isn't just a podcast – it's your guide to turning your passion into profit, understanding the hidden challenges of entrepreneurship, and embracing the thrill of the founder's journey.


Prepare to be captivated by real stories, raw experiences, and invaluable insights from visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, and content creators who've dared to pursue their dreams. Hard Costs is your backstage pass to the untold tales of lost revenue, game-changing pivots, hiring and firing moments, and the real-life rollercoaster that is building a business. Each episode will leave you inspired, motivated, and armed with the wisdom you need to overcome obstacles and keep soaring toward success.


Subscribe now and be the first to embark on this exciting journey with Katy Widrick. It's time to turn your passion into profits and conquer the Hard Costs of building your empire. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes – we can't wait to have you along for the ride!



Love what you’re hearing? Follow Katy Widrick for more! 


Click Here to learn more about Katy Widrick. 


IG | @kwidrick

TikTok | @kwidrick 

LinkedIn | @katywidrick



Hard Costs is edited by EPYC Media Network

]]> 228 Emotional Launches as a Service Provider https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT026-converted.mp3 Launches are…all of the superlatives. Amazing. Exhausting. Exhilarating. Defeating. Chaotic. Yet Laser Focused. If you’re the founder behind the launch, it’s your vision, money, energy and reputation at stake. But if you’re a service provider – like me – the journey is no less of a roller coaster. So let’s talk about it, today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Emotional Launches as a Service Provider full 1 26 Katy Widrick Launches are…all of the superlatives. Amazing. Exhausting. Exhilarating. Defeating. Chaotic. Yet Laser Focused. If you’re the founder behind the launch, it’s your vision, money, energy and reputation at stake. But if you’re a service provider... Launches are…all of the superlatives. Amazing. Exhausting. Exhilarating. Defeating. Chaotic. Yet Laser Focused. If you’re the founder behind the launch, it’s your vision, money, energy and reputation at stake. But if you’re a service provider – like me – the journey is no less of a roller coaster. So let’s talk about it, today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. Launches are…all of the superlatives.

Amazing. Exhausting.

Exhilarating. Defeating.

Chaotic. Yet Laser Focused.

If you’re the founder behind the launch, it’s your vision, money, energy and reputation at stake.

But if you’re a service provider – like me – the journey is no less of a roller coaster. So let’s talk about it, today on the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1720 no This May Be Your Biggest Business Expense https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT025-converted.mp3 I recently updated my headline to say: Fractional CMO and CRO helping 7-figure founders recover their biggest business expense -- lost sales -- through simple funnel fixes. Because I am CONVINCED that too many founders – too many growth-focused business leaders – are trying to solve for the wrong thing. Let’s dive in, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 This May Be Your Biggest Business Expense full 1 25 Katy Widrick I recently updated my headline to say: Fractional CMO and CRO helping 7-figure founders recover their biggest business expense -- lost sales -- through simple funnel fixes. Because I am CONVINCED that too many founders – too many growth-focused... I recently updated my headline to say: Fractional CMO and CRO helping 7-figure founders recover their biggest business expense -- lost sales -- through simple funnel fixes. Because I am CONVINCED that too many founders – too many growth-focused business leaders – are trying to solve for the wrong thing. Let’s dive in, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. I recently updated my headline to say:

Fractional CMO and CRO helping 7-figure founders recover their biggest business expense -- lost sales -- through simple funnel fixes.

Because I am CONVINCED that too many founders – too many growth-focused business leaders – are trying to solve for the wrong thing.

Let’s dive in, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1433 no Mastering the Art of Difficult Discussions https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT024-converted.mp3 If you want to be a leader – no matter what industry you’re in – you will inevitably find yourself the bearer of bad news. Sometimes it’s an HR situation, sometimes it’s with a partner or a colleague, sometimes it’s not even YOUR bad news but you’re obligated to deliver it… And the earlier you master the art of difficult discussions, the better you’ll be. Let’s dive into it, on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Mastering the Art of Difficult Discussions full 1 24 Katy Widrick If you want to be a leader – no matter what industry you’re in – you will inevitably find yourself the bearer of bad news. Sometimes it’s an HR situation, sometimes it’s with a partner or a colleague, sometimes it’s not even YOUR bad news... If you want to be a leader – no matter what industry you’re in – you will inevitably find yourself the bearer of bad news. Sometimes it’s an HR situation, sometimes it’s with a partner or a colleague, sometimes it’s not even YOUR bad news but you’re obligated to deliver it… And the earlier you master the art of difficult discussions, the better you’ll be. Let’s dive into it, on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. If you want to be a leader – no matter what industry you’re in – you will inevitably find yourself the bearer of bad news. Sometimes it’s an HR situation, sometimes it’s with a partner or a colleague, sometimes it’s not even YOUR bad news but you’re obligated to deliver it…

And the earlier you master the art of difficult discussions, the better you’ll be. Let’s dive into it, on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1478 no Rise of the Deinfluencer https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT024-final-1-converted.mp3 You know all about influencers and the creator economy – but what about the rise of the DEinfluencer? Why is it happening, what does it look like in the wild and why do I think it’s a significant shift in the marketing industry? Let’s take a deep dive on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show! Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Rise of the Deinfluencer full 1 23 Katy Widrick You know all about influencers and the creator economy – but what about the rise of the DEinfluencer? Why is it happening, what does it look like in the wild and why do I think it’s a significant shift in the marketing industry? Let’s take a... You know all about influencers and the creator economy – but what about the rise of the DEinfluencer? Why is it happening, what does it look like in the wild and why do I think it’s a significant shift in the marketing industry? Let’s take a deep dive on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show! You know all about influencers and the creator economy – but what about the rise of the DEinfluencer? Why is it happening, what does it look like in the wild and why do I think it’s a significant shift in the marketing industry?

Let’s take a deep dive on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show!

]]> 2148 no Parasocial Relationships (We All Have Them) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT022-converted.mp3 We all have parasocial relationships. They’re fun and fulfilling. But they’re WEIRD, too. These are, by definition, one-sided friendships…but they feel so real, right? Let’s dive in, on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Parasocial Relationships (We All Have Them) full 1 22 Katy Widrick We all have parasocial relationships. They’re fun and fulfilling. But they’re WEIRD, too. These are, by definition, one-sided friendships…but they feel so real, right? Let’s dive in, on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. We all have parasocial relationships. They’re fun and fulfilling. But they’re WEIRD, too. These are, by definition, one-sided friendships…but they feel so real, right? Let’s dive in, on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. We all have parasocial relationships. They’re fun and fulfilling. But they’re WEIRD, too. These are, by definition, one-sided friendships…but they feel so real, right?

Let’s dive in, on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1718 no 5 Growth Mindset Tools for 2023 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT021-converted.mp3 Can you be Type A and embrace your more soulful side? I say YES, and I'll go further and say that embracing some of these personal and professional development tools can change your whole life. (They changed mine.) Here are 5 resources that I love ... and they may surprise you! Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000 5 Growth Mindset Tools for 2023 full 1 21 Katy Widrick Can you be Type A and embrace your more soulful side? I say YES, and I'll go further and say that embracing some of these personal and professional development tools can change your whole life. (They changed mine.) Here are 5 resources that I love ...... Can you be Type A and embrace your more soulful side? I say YES, and I'll go further and say that embracing some of these personal and professional development tools can change your whole life. (They changed mine.) Here are 5 resources that I love ... and they may surprise you! Can you be Type A and embrace your more soulful side? I say YES, and I'll go further and say that embracing some of these personal and professional development tools can change your whole life. (They changed mine.)

Here are 5 resources that I love ... and they may surprise you!

]]> 2518 no Reframing Your “Small” Audience https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT020-converted.mp3 I only have a few thousand followers. My email list has only a few hundred subscribers. I launched my podcast and only a handful of people listen every week. Is this you? Confession…it has been me, too, but there’s a big shift in the way I think about a so-called smaller audience now (and funny enough, it has helped my audience get much bigger and more engaged, anyway!) Let’s dive in today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Reframing Your “Small” Audience full 1 20 Katy Widrick I only have a few thousand followers. My email list has only a few hundred subscribers. I launched my podcast and only a handful of people listen every week. Is this you? Confession…it has been me, too, but there’s a big shift in the way... I only have a few thousand followers. My email list has only a few hundred subscribers. I launched my podcast and only a handful of people listen every week. Is this you? Confession…it has been me, too, but there’s a big shift in the way I think about a so-called smaller audience now (and funny enough, it has helped my audience get much bigger and more engaged, anyway!) Let’s dive in today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. I only have a few thousand followers.

My email list has only a few hundred subscribers.

I launched my podcast and only a handful of people listen every week.

Is this you? Confession…it has been me, too, but there’s a big shift in the way I think about a so-called smaller audience now (and funny enough, it has helped my audience get much bigger and more engaged, anyway!)

Let’s dive in today on the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1258 no 5 Habits That Will Change Your Life https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/5-20Habits-20That-20Will-20Change-20Your-20Life-converted.mp3 Habit stacking, Atomic Habits, Tiny Habits, mindfulness and more… …You probably KNOW that having a set of healthy habits and routines is helpful, as you’re pursuing growth. Personal, professional and in between. But I know that it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to start, what to do and what NOT to do, and how to keep going when it’s tough. So, let’s work on it together, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000 5 Habits That Will Change Your Life full 1 19 Katy Widrick Habit stacking, Atomic Habits, Tiny Habits, mindfulness and more… …You probably KNOW that having a set of healthy habits and routines is helpful, as you’re pursuing growth. Personal, professional and in between. But I know that it can be... Habit stacking, Atomic Habits, Tiny Habits, mindfulness and more… …You probably KNOW that having a set of healthy habits and routines is helpful, as you’re pursuing growth. Personal, professional and in between. But I know that it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to start, what to do and what NOT to do, and how to keep going when it’s tough. So, let’s work on it together, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Habit stacking, Atomic Habits, Tiny Habits, mindfulness and more…

…You probably KNOW that having a set of healthy habits and routines is helpful, as you’re pursuing growth. Personal, professional and in between. But I know that it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to start, what to do and what NOT to do, and how to keep going when it’s tough.

So, let’s work on it together, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1473 no Do You Want a Fixer or Do You Need a Friend? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/Do-20You-20Want-20A-20Fixer-20Or-20Do-20You-20Need-20A-20Friend-converted.mp3 Do you want a fixer, or do you want a friend?” It’s a question I’ve learned to ask whenever someone brings me a problem, and when I talked about it on social media, my DMs and comments went wild… …it turns out that I’m not the only one who sometimes butts in where help isn’t actually needed, but a hug sure is. So let’s navigate it together, today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Do You Want a Fixer or Do You Need a Friend? full 1 18 Katy Widrick Do you want a fixer, or do you want a friend?” It’s a question I’ve learned to ask whenever someone brings me a problem, and when I talked about it on social media, my DMs and comments went wild… …it turns out that I’m not the only one who... Do you want a fixer, or do you want a friend?” It’s a question I’ve learned to ask whenever someone brings me a problem, and when I talked about it on social media, my DMs and comments went wild… …it turns out that I’m not the only one who sometimes butts in where help isn’t actually needed, but a hug sure is. So let’s navigate it together, today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. Do you want a fixer, or do you want a friend?” It’s a question I’ve learned to ask whenever someone brings me a problem, and when I talked about it on social media, my DMs and comments went wild…

…it turns out that I’m not the only one who sometimes butts in where help isn’t actually needed, but a hug sure is. So let’s navigate it together, today on the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 797 no Four Quarters or 100 Pennies? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT017.mp3 Is it better to have four quarters or 100 pennies? They add up to the same amount … but depending on your stage of business and the goals you’ve set, you may be ready to rethink your approach. Not a business owner? This applies to friendships, too – so let’s dive in, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Four Quarters or 100 Pennies? full 1 17 Katy Widrick Is it better to have four quarters or 100 pennies? They add up to the same amount … but depending on your stage of business and the goals you’ve set, you may be ready to rethink your approach. Not a business owner? This applies to friendships, too... Is it better to have four quarters or 100 pennies? They add up to the same amount … but depending on your stage of business and the goals you’ve set, you may be ready to rethink your approach. Not a business owner? This applies to friendships, too – so let’s dive in, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Is it better to have four quarters or 100 pennies? They add up to the same amount … but depending on your stage of business and the goals you’ve set, you may be ready to rethink your approach.

Not a business owner? This applies to friendships, too – so let’s dive in, on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 381 no Building Your Linked Influence https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT016.mp3 What’s the HOTTEST social networking platform that many of you are ignoring altogether? LinkedIn! It’s not just for job searches and resume posting anymore, y’all. In fact, if I had to F-M-K LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok right now… I’d marry LinkedIn for sure. How can you build your LinkedInfluence, and why should you? I’m sharing the juicy details on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Building Your Linked Influence full 1 16 Katy Widrick What’s the HOTTEST social networking platform that many of you are ignoring altogether? LinkedIn! It’s not just for job searches and resume posting anymore, y’all. In fact, if I had to F-M-K LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok right now… I’d... What’s the HOTTEST social networking platform that many of you are ignoring altogether? LinkedIn! It’s not just for job searches and resume posting anymore, y’all. In fact, if I had to F-M-K LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok right now… I’d marry LinkedIn for sure. How can you build your LinkedInfluence, and why should you? I’m sharing the juicy details on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. What’s the HOTTEST social networking platform that many of you are ignoring altogether?

LinkedIn!

It’s not just for job searches and resume posting anymore, y’all. In fact, if I had to F-M-K LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok right now…

I’d marry LinkedIn for sure.

How can you build your LinkedInfluence, and why should you?

I’m sharing the juicy details on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 507 no Your Best Content is Actually in Your Archives https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT015-converted.mp3 Can I tell you a secret about my success, and about my business growth? I make good money helping clients repurpose content that they have already created…but usually, forgotten about. That’s correct – I’m a marketer and copywriter who has built a multiple six figure “done for you” service business by digging into the archives, mining the forgotten gems, and spending MORE time on amplification and LESS time on creation. Let’s talk about how you can do the same, on today’s Rising Tide Talents Show! Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Your Best Content is Actually in Your Archives full 1 15 Katy Widrick Can I tell you a secret about my success, and about my business growth? I make good money helping clients repurpose content that they have already created…but usually, forgotten about. That’s correct – I’m a marketer and copywriter who has... Can I tell you a secret about my success, and about my business growth? I make good money helping clients repurpose content that they have already created…but usually, forgotten about. That’s correct – I’m a marketer and copywriter who has built a multiple six figure “done for you” service business by digging into the archives, mining the forgotten gems, and spending MORE time on amplification and LESS time on creation. Let’s talk about how you can do the same, on today’s Rising Tide Talents Show! Can I tell you a secret about my success, and about my business growth?

I make good money helping clients repurpose content that they have already created…but usually, forgotten about.

That’s correct – I’m a marketer and copywriter who has built a multiple six figure “done for you” service business by digging into the archives, mining the forgotten gems, and spending MORE time on amplification and LESS time on creation.

Let’s talk about how you can do the same, on today’s Rising Tide Talents Show!

]]> 1317 no Your Effective Hourly Rate https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT014-converted.mp3 There’s a lot of talk about revenue and profits and how much business owners and creators make. But what I don’t hear is the much more enticing, much more achievable goal of setting an effective hourly rate that matches YOUR particular needs… It’s not as sexy as saying “a 6-figure or 7-figure business” but in my experience, the process and the outcomes are much more scalable, sustainable and joyful. So let’s figure out your EHR today on the Rising Tide Talents Show! Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Your Effective Hourly Rate full 1 14 Katy Widrick There’s a lot of talk about revenue and profits and how much business owners and creators make. But what I don’t hear is the much more enticing, much more achievable goal of setting an effective hourly rate that matches YOUR particular needs…... There’s a lot of talk about revenue and profits and how much business owners and creators make. But what I don’t hear is the much more enticing, much more achievable goal of setting an effective hourly rate that matches YOUR particular needs… It’s not as sexy as saying “a 6-figure or 7-figure business” but in my experience, the process and the outcomes are much more scalable, sustainable and joyful. So let’s figure out your EHR today on the Rising Tide Talents Show! There’s a lot of talk about revenue and profits and how much business owners and creators make. But what I don’t hear is the much more enticing, much more achievable goal of setting an effective hourly rate that matches YOUR particular needs…

It’s not as sexy as saying “a 6-figure or 7-figure business” but in my experience, the process and the outcomes are much more scalable, sustainable and joyful.

So let’s figure out your EHR today on the Rising Tide Talents Show!

]]> 1721 no What a Difference a Year Makes https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT013-converted.mp3 What a difference a year makes. This episode is going to be a bit more woo than others – but it’s from the heart and I hope the message will resonate with you, whether you’re struggling with burnout and looking for an out OR if you’re doing well and want to celebrate your journey, along with me. It’s burnout – one year later – today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 What a Difference a Year Makes full 1 13 Katy Widrick What a difference a year makes. This episode is going to be a bit more woo than others – but it’s from the heart and I hope the message will resonate with you, whether you’re struggling with burnout and looking for an out OR if you’re doing... What a difference a year makes. This episode is going to be a bit more woo than others – but it’s from the heart and I hope the message will resonate with you, whether you’re struggling with burnout and looking for an out OR if you’re doing well and want to celebrate your journey, along with me. It’s burnout – one year later – today on the Rising Tide Talents Show. What a difference a year makes. This episode is going to be a bit more woo than others – but it’s from the heart and I hope the message will resonate with you, whether you’re struggling with burnout and looking for an out OR if you’re doing well and want to celebrate your journey, along with me.

It’s burnout – one year later – today on the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1824 no Fill Your Funnel With Monthly Conversion Initiatives https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT012-converted.mp3 When it comes to lead generation – do you have a lot of content and resources but only lukewarm list growth? Or are you totally stumped on what to offer and where to start? Implementing monthly lead generation goals, priorities and all-team focus is a great way for any organization to drive new leads, nurture their audience and ultimately, see consistent growth in their list size and revenue, with a consistent drop in stress levels. Let’s break it down in today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Fill Your Funnel With Monthly Conversion Initiatives full 1 12 Katy Widrick When it comes to lead generation – do you have a lot of content and resources but only lukewarm list growth? Or are you totally stumped on what to offer and where to start? Implementing monthly lead generation goals, priorities and all-team focus is... When it comes to lead generation – do you have a lot of content and resources but only lukewarm list growth? Or are you totally stumped on what to offer and where to start? Implementing monthly lead generation goals, priorities and all-team focus is a great way for any organization to drive new leads, nurture their audience and ultimately, see consistent growth in their list size and revenue, with a consistent drop in stress levels. Let’s break it down in today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. When it comes to lead generation – do you have a lot of content and resources but only lukewarm list growth? Or are you totally stumped on what to offer and where to start?

Implementing monthly lead generation goals, priorities and all-team focus is a great way for any organization to drive new leads, nurture their audience and ultimately, see consistent growth in their list size and revenue, with a consistent drop in stress levels.

Let’s break it down in today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 587 no The Simple Way to Set and Track Revenue Goals https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT011-converted.mp3 Today, I’m excited to share an approach to setting my revenue goals. This is EXACTLY what I use to grow and scale companies -- including my own! -- to 6, 7, 8 figures and beyond. You do not need to be an accountant or a math whiz to make this work (I'm neither of those!), but you will need to dream big, have an abundance mindset and then start getting REAL about your revenue. So let's go! Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 The Simple Way to Set and Track Revenue Goals full 1 11 Katy Widrick Today, I’m excited to share an approach to setting my revenue goals. This is EXACTLY what I use to grow and scale companies -- including my own! -- to 6, 7, 8 figures and beyond. You do not need to be an accountant or a math whiz to make this work... Today, I’m excited to share an approach to setting my revenue goals. This is EXACTLY what I use to grow and scale companies -- including my own! -- to 6, 7, 8 figures and beyond. You do not need to be an accountant or a math whiz to make this work (I'm neither of those!), but you will need to dream big, have an abundance mindset and then start getting REAL about your revenue. So let's go! Today, I’m excited to share an approach to setting my revenue goals.

This is EXACTLY what I use to grow and scale companies -- including my own! -- to 6, 7, 8 figures and beyond.

You do not need to be an accountant or a math whiz to make this work (I'm neither of those!), but you will need to dream big, have an abundance mindset and then start getting REAL about your revenue.

So let's go!

]]> 631 no 5 Funnels You Must Have https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT010.mp3 I love email and SMS marketing funnels. I still find them to be the most effective, most consistent, most predictable and most FUN methods for engaging an audience… Plus, you have so much more ownership and control over your funnels, compared to social media or other platforms where your reach, engagement and ability to talk to the people who actually WANT to hear from you are always under threat. So, what are the funnels I believe every creator or business owner should have? And what should be included? Let’s dive in, on today’s episode of Rising Tide Talents! Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000 5 Funnels You Must Have full 1 10 Katy Widrick I love email and SMS marketing funnels. I still find them to be the most effective, most consistent, most predictable and most FUN methods for engaging an audience… Plus, you have so much more ownership and control over your funnels, compared to... I love email and SMS marketing funnels. I still find them to be the most effective, most consistent, most predictable and most FUN methods for engaging an audience… Plus, you have so much more ownership and control over your funnels, compared to social media or other platforms where your reach, engagement and ability to talk to the people who actually WANT to hear from you are always under threat. So, what are the funnels I believe every creator or business owner should have? And what should be included? Let’s dive in, on today’s episode of Rising Tide Talents! I love email and SMS marketing funnels. I still find them to be the most effective, most consistent, most predictable and most FUN methods for engaging an audience…

Plus, you have so much more ownership and control over your funnels, compared to social media or other platforms where your reach, engagement and ability to talk to the people who actually WANT to hear from you are always under threat.

So, what are the funnels I believe every creator or business owner should have? And what should be included? Let’s dive in, on today’s episode of Rising Tide Talents!

]]> 1467 no What is Your Zone of Genius? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT009.mp3 If you try to be everything to everyone…you’ll find yourself doing nothing and serving nobody. NO is a complete sentence but it’s also one of the hardest to utter. As I’ve experienced and recovered from burnout, it’s more clear than ever that a simple question – am I operating inside of my zone of genius? – can unlock the answers that you need to feel fulfilled, find your flow state and truly be INSPIRED about the life you’re living. Let’s dive in – on today’s episode of The Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000 What is Your Zone of Genius? full 1 9 Katy Widrick If you try to be everything to everyone…you’ll find yourself doing nothing and serving nobody. NO is a complete sentence but it’s also one of the hardest to utter. As I’ve experienced and recovered from burnout, it’s more clear than ever... If you try to be everything to everyone…you’ll find yourself doing nothing and serving nobody. NO is a complete sentence but it’s also one of the hardest to utter. As I’ve experienced and recovered from burnout, it’s more clear than ever that a simple question – am I operating inside of my zone of genius? – can unlock the answers that you need to feel fulfilled, find your flow state and truly be INSPIRED about the life you’re living. Let’s dive in – on today’s episode of The Rising Tide Talents Show. If you try to be everything to everyone…you’ll find yourself doing nothing and serving nobody.

NO is a complete sentence but it’s also one of the hardest to utter.

As I’ve experienced and recovered from burnout, it’s more clear than ever that a simple question – am I operating inside of my zone of genius? – can unlock the answers that you need to feel fulfilled, find your flow state and truly be INSPIRED about the life you’re living.

Let’s dive in – on today’s episode of The Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 492 no Hurt People Hurt People (and We're All Hurt People) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT008-20-1.mp3 Hurt people hurt people. Post that on social media and you’re sure to get a lot of likes! But is that the most complete sentence? I’ve learned…the answer is no. If hurt people hurt people – and they do! – but we’re ALL hurt people…what can we do to make sure we’re making positive changes and minimizing the hurt we then inflict on others? Let’s dive into it on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Hurt People Hurt People (and We're All Hurt People) full 1 8 Katy Widrick Hurt people hurt people. Post that on social media and you’re sure to get a lot of likes! But is that the most complete sentence? I’ve learned…the answer is no. If hurt people hurt people – and they do! – but we’re ALL hurt people…what... Hurt people hurt people. Post that on social media and you’re sure to get a lot of likes! But is that the most complete sentence? I’ve learned…the answer is no. If hurt people hurt people – and they do! – but we’re ALL hurt people…what can we do to make sure we’re making positive changes and minimizing the hurt we then inflict on others? Let’s dive into it on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show. Hurt people hurt people. Post that on social media and you’re sure to get a lot of likes! But is that the most complete sentence? I’ve learned…the answer is no.

If hurt people hurt people – and they do! – but we’re ALL hurt people…what can we do to make sure we’re making positive changes and minimizing the hurt we then inflict on others?

Let’s dive into it on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 650 no The Dark Side of Money Talk https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT007.mp3 What does it ACTUALLY mean to be a 6-, 7-, 8- or 9-figure founder? When someone talks about their financial success – what are you NOT being told?  And most importantly…how can you feel confident about your own work, and your own worth, when you’re bombarded with messages about making more while doing less, even from founders or business leaders who operate under a different business model or in a different industry than you? Today on the Rising Tide Talents Show, I’m shedding some light on what can be a pretty dark and murky topic – money. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 The Dark Side of Money Talk full 1 7 Katy Widrick What does it ACTUALLY mean to be a 6-, 7-, 8- or 9-figure founder? When someone talks about their financial success – what are you NOT being told?  And most importantly…how can you feel confident about your own work, and your own worth, when... What does it ACTUALLY mean to be a 6-, 7-, 8- or 9-figure founder? When someone talks about their financial success – what are you NOT being told?  And most importantly…how can you feel confident about your own work, and your own worth, when you’re bombarded with messages about making more while doing less, even from founders or business leaders who operate under a different business model or in a different industry than you? Today on the Rising Tide Talents Show, I’m shedding some light on what can be a pretty dark and murky topic – money. What does it ACTUALLY mean to be a 6-, 7-, 8- or 9-figure founder? When someone talks about their financial success – what are you NOT being told? 

And most importantly…how can you feel confident about your own work, and your own worth, when you’re bombarded with messages about making more while doing less, even from founders or business leaders who operate under a different business model or in a different industry than you?

Today on the Rising Tide Talents Show, I’m shedding some light on what can be a pretty dark and murky topic – money.

]]> 855 no Taking the Leap and Building Your Wings on the Way Down https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT006.mp3 Take the leap and build your wings on the way down. If there is ONE phrase or mantra or affirmation that I believe applies to everyone, at every stage of business or stage of life, it’s this one. That includes, by the way, scenarios where you aren’t leaping so much as getting pushed off a cliff – facing a layoff from your job, ending a relationship or friendship, closing a company or ending an initiative that once had hope and promise. Building your wings is an ACTIVE endeavor, but it’s also one that requires faith. And to use another statement that’s been around the block… You have to trust the process. Oh, and I’ll also explain the special meaning behind part of my tattoo! Let’s dive into it on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents show! Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Taking the Leap and Building Your Wings on the Way Down full 1 6 Katy Widrick Take the leap and build your wings on the way down. If there is ONE phrase or mantra or affirmation that I believe applies to everyone, at every stage of business or stage of life, it’s this one. That includes, by the way, scenarios where you... Take the leap and build your wings on the way down. If there is ONE phrase or mantra or affirmation that I believe applies to everyone, at every stage of business or stage of life, it’s this one. That includes, by the way, scenarios where you aren’t leaping so much as getting pushed off a cliff – facing a layoff from your job, ending a relationship or friendship, closing a company or ending an initiative that once had hope and promise. Building your wings is an ACTIVE endeavor, but it’s also one that requires faith. And to use another statement that’s been around the block… You have to trust the process. Oh, and I’ll also explain the special meaning behind part of my tattoo! Let’s dive into it on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents show! Take the leap and build your wings on the way down.

If there is ONE phrase or mantra or affirmation that I believe applies to everyone, at every stage of business or stage of life, it’s this one.

That includes, by the way, scenarios where you aren’t leaping so much as getting pushed off a cliff – facing a layoff from your job, ending a relationship or friendship, closing a company or ending an initiative that once had hope and promise.

Building your wings is an ACTIVE endeavor, but it’s also one that requires faith. And to use another statement that’s been around the block…

You have to trust the process.

Oh, and I’ll also explain the special meaning behind part of my tattoo!

Let’s dive into it on today’s episode of the Rising Tide Talents show!

]]> 680 no TOFU, MOFU and BOFU https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT005.mp3 TOFU. MOFU. BOFU. These acronyms sound deliciously confusing, don’t they? They are three components of a marketing and sales funnel, and for many growth-focused companies, they are the KEYS to conversion. We’ll dive into the strategies, the implementation and a few SIMPLE but super effective ways to incorporate these funnel elements into your business. Today on the Rising Tide Talents Show! Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 TOFU, MOFU and BOFU full 1 5 Katy Widrick TOFU. MOFU. BOFU. These acronyms sound deliciously confusing, don’t they? They are three components of a marketing and sales funnel, and for many growth-focused companies, they are the KEYS to conversion. We’ll dive into the strategies, the... TOFU. MOFU. BOFU. These acronyms sound deliciously confusing, don’t they? They are three components of a marketing and sales funnel, and for many growth-focused companies, they are the KEYS to conversion. We’ll dive into the strategies, the implementation and a few SIMPLE but super effective ways to incorporate these funnel elements into your business. Today on the Rising Tide Talents Show! TOFU.

MOFU.

BOFU.

These acronyms sound deliciously confusing, don’t they? They are three components of a marketing and sales funnel, and for many growth-focused companies, they are the KEYS to conversion.

We’ll dive into the strategies, the implementation and a few SIMPLE but super effective ways to incorporate these funnel elements into your business.

Today on the Rising Tide Talents Show!

]]> 541 no Protecting Your Personal Brand https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT004.mp3 What is your personal brand? In the words of Alexander Hamilton, “if you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?” Growth-focused founders and organizations have incredible opportunities to grow BECAUSE of their employees’ and team members’ personal brands and influence, but only if they keep an open mind and a safe environment for creation. Today, I’m sharing my regrets about letting my personal brand all but disappear for a number of years, how I’m getting back in the game, and hopefully, giving you some difficult but empowering decisions to make. It’s all on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents show. Tue, 31 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Protecting Your Personal Brand full 1 4 Katy Widrick What is your personal brand? In the words of Alexander Hamilton, “if you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?” Growth-focused founders and organizations have incredible opportunities to grow BECAUSE of their employees’ and team members’... What is your personal brand? In the words of Alexander Hamilton, “if you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?” Growth-focused founders and organizations have incredible opportunities to grow BECAUSE of their employees’ and team members’ personal brands and influence, but only if they keep an open mind and a safe environment for creation. Today, I’m sharing my regrets about letting my personal brand all but disappear for a number of years, how I’m getting back in the game, and hopefully, giving you some difficult but empowering decisions to make. It’s all on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents show. What is your personal brand? In the words of Alexander Hamilton, “if you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?”

Growth-focused founders and organizations have incredible opportunities to grow BECAUSE of their employees’ and team members’ personal brands and influence, but only if they keep an open mind and a safe environment for creation.

Today, I’m sharing my regrets about letting my personal brand all but disappear for a number of years, how I’m getting back in the game, and hopefully, giving you some difficult but empowering decisions to make.

It’s all on this episode of the Rising Tide Talents show.

]]> 1024 no Building in Public https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT003.mp3 Build it, and they will come. But what about building in public? Sharing, the good, the bad, the ups and the downs, of life as a boss, a creator or a business owner. Today, I share my thoughts on this strategy, highlight a few people who are doing it WELL, and ask you to consider joining in on this trend of being an open book as you grow and also…opening your books to show your audience REAL numbers and statistics. Welcome to the Rising Tide Talents Show! Tue, 24 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Building in Public full 1 3 Katy Widrick Build it, and they will come. But what about building in public? Sharing, the good, the bad, the ups and the downs, of life as a boss, a creator or a business owner. Today, I share my thoughts on this strategy, highlight a few people who are doing it... Build it, and they will come. But what about building in public? Sharing, the good, the bad, the ups and the downs, of life as a boss, a creator or a business owner. Today, I share my thoughts on this strategy, highlight a few people who are doing it WELL, and ask you to consider joining in on this trend of being an open book as you grow and also…opening your books to show your audience REAL numbers and statistics. Welcome to the Rising Tide Talents Show! Build it, and they will come. But what about building in public? Sharing, the good, the bad, the ups and the downs, of life as a boss, a creator or a business owner.

Today, I share my thoughts on this strategy, highlight a few people who are doing it WELL, and ask you to consider joining in on this trend of being an open book as you grow and also…opening your books to show your audience REAL numbers and statistics. Welcome to the Rising Tide Talents Show!

]]> 571 no How Fractional Marketing Services Work https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT002.mp3 To outsource tasks or grow your in-house team… …it’s a question every organization has to answer, but more and more, growth-focused founders are choosing an in-between option: hiring FRACTIONAL service providers who join the leadership team for a limited time, set and reach BIG goals, mentor and even hire team members and then leave – filling the current gaps and working to make themselves redundant over the course of months, rather than years. So…is hiring a fractional service provider a good idea for YOU? Or perhaps a good career choice, as you plan out your own 3-year goals? I’m sharing my experience as a fractional CMO and CRO, the pros AND cons for this kind of partnership and more, in this episode of The Rising Tide Talents Show. Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 How Fractional Marketing Services Work full 1 2 Katy Widrick To outsource tasks or grow your in-house team… …it’s a question every organization has to answer, but more and more, growth-focused founders are choosing an in-between option: hiring FRACTIONAL service providers who join the leadership team for... To outsource tasks or grow your in-house team… …it’s a question every organization has to answer, but more and more, growth-focused founders are choosing an in-between option: hiring FRACTIONAL service providers who join the leadership team for a limited time, set and reach BIG goals, mentor and even hire team members and then leave – filling the current gaps and working to make themselves redundant over the course of months, rather than years. So…is hiring a fractional service provider a good idea for YOU? Or perhaps a good career choice, as you plan out your own 3-year goals? I’m sharing my experience as a fractional CMO and CRO, the pros AND cons for this kind of partnership and more, in this episode of The Rising Tide Talents Show. To outsource tasks or grow your in-house team…

…it’s a question every organization has to answer, but more and more, growth-focused founders are choosing an in-between option: hiring FRACTIONAL service providers who join the leadership team for a limited time, set and reach BIG goals, mentor and even hire team members and then leave – filling the current gaps and working to make themselves redundant over the course of months, rather than years.

So…is hiring a fractional service provider a good idea for YOU? Or perhaps a good career choice, as you plan out your own 3-year goals?

I’m sharing my experience as a fractional CMO and CRO, the pros AND cons for this kind of partnership and more, in this episode of The Rising Tide Talents Show.

]]> 1030 no My Brush With Burnout https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT001.mp3 This is not the first episode of Rising Tide Talents that I have recorded…but it is the first that I’ve published. And I’ll be honest with you: this one is not only much longer than future episodes will be, it’s also much more personal. Today, I’m sharing my experience with severe burnout – and not just the fatigue, frustration and confusion that so many people face at work and at home. No, I’m talking about the kind of burnout that led me to dive into intensive therapy, that manipulated me into becoming a bit of an arsonist and setting fire to my professional path, that had my closest friends and even family members telling me that they didn’t want to be around me… And tears. So, so, so many tears. This episode was hard for me to record, but it’s quite easy for me to share. Because I know that if even one of you hears my experience and learns how to prevent burnout, or how to take back your life starting TODAY – it’s 100% worth it. Thank you in advance for your kindness, your grace and for your attention. Now…here’s more on my brush with burnout. Episode discussion points: What burnout felt like for me. How loved ones and colleagues in my life supported me (and also, didn’t), including a mini-intervention by one of my business besties and my husband. There is no wrong way to ask for help, even if you have to say “I don’t know what’s wrong or why I’m feeling this way or what steps to take but I don’t want to feel like this anymore. The traps of high performance and perfectionism. How social media contributes to burnout. The odd ways that my journalism career contributed to my burnout but also my resiliency. All of the things I tried to overcome burnout (and which habits I'm still engaging)! If you are experiencing mental health challenges or are in crisis, I urge you to get help. I urge you to visit https://linktr.ee/kwidrick for some of my favorite resources. Tue, 10 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 My Brush With Burnout full 1 1 Katy Widrick This is not the first episode of Rising Tide Talents that I have recorded…but it is the first that I’ve published. And I’ll be honest with you: this one is not only much longer than future episodes will be, it’s also much more personal. Today,... This is not the first episode of Rising Tide Talents that I have recorded…but it is the first that I’ve published. And I’ll be honest with you: this one is not only much longer than future episodes will be, it’s also much more personal. Today, I’m sharing my experience with severe burnout – and not just the fatigue, frustration and confusion that so many people face at work and at home. No, I’m talking about the kind of burnout that led me to dive into intensive therapy, that manipulated me into becoming a bit of an arsonist and setting fire to my professional path, that had my closest friends and even family members telling me that they didn’t want to be around me… And tears. So, so, so many tears. This episode was hard for me to record, but it’s quite easy for me to share. Because I know that if even one of you hears my experience and learns how to prevent burnout, or how to take back your life starting TODAY – it’s 100% worth it. Thank you in advance for your kindness, your grace and for your attention. Now…here’s more on my brush with burnout. Episode discussion points: What burnout felt like for me. How loved ones and colleagues in my life supported me (and also, didn’t), including a mini-intervention by one of my business besties and my husband. There is no wrong way to ask for help, even if you have to say “I don’t know what’s wrong or why I’m feeling this way or what steps to take but I don’t want to feel like this anymore. The traps of high performance and perfectionism. How social media contributes to burnout. The odd ways that my journalism career contributed to my burnout but also my resiliency. All of the things I tried to overcome burnout (and which habits I'm still engaging)! If you are experiencing mental health challenges or are in crisis, I urge you to get help. I urge you to visit https://linktr.ee/kwidrick for some of my favorite resources. This is not the first episode of Rising Tide Talents that I have recorded…but it is the first that I’ve published. And I’ll be honest with you: this one is not only much longer than future episodes will be, it’s also much more personal.

Today, I’m sharing my experience with severe burnout – and not just the fatigue, frustration and confusion that so many people face at work and at home. No, I’m talking about the kind of burnout that led me to dive into intensive therapy, that manipulated me into becoming a bit of an arsonist and setting fire to my professional path, that had my closest friends and even family members telling me that they didn’t want to be around me…

And tears. So, so, so many tears.

This episode was hard for me to record, but it’s quite easy for me to share. Because I know that if even one of you hears my experience and learns how to prevent burnout, or how to take back your life starting TODAY – it’s 100% worth it.

Thank you in advance for your kindness, your grace and for your attention. Now…here’s more on my brush with burnout.

Episode discussion points:

  • What burnout felt like for me.
  • How loved ones and colleagues in my life supported me (and also, didn’t), including a mini-intervention by one of my business besties and my husband.
  • There is no wrong way to ask for help, even if you have to say “I don’t know what’s wrong or why I’m feeling this way or what steps to take but I don’t want to feel like this anymore.
  • The traps of high performance and perfectionism.
  • How social media contributes to burnout.
  • The odd ways that my journalism career contributed to my burnout but also my resiliency.
  • All of the things I tried to overcome burnout (and which habits I'm still engaging)!

If you are experiencing mental health challenges or are in crisis, I urge you to get help. I urge you to visit https://linktr.ee/kwidrick for some of my favorite resources.

]]> 3180 no Introducing: Rising Tide Talents https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/022e5ace-24a3-4297-a765-225f22dfb1fb/RTT-20Trailer-20Episode.mp3 Welcome to the Rising Tide Talents show! Together, we’ll dive into the 7-figure facts that every business owner needs to know, we’ll talk about what *truly* works for sustainable success in and out of the office, and yes…we’ll get REALLY REAL about what it takes to find fulfillment and flow, avoid burnout and actually love your life. I’m Katy Widrick – a Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer who scales businesses to and through 7, 8 and even 9 figures. I’m obsessed with systems and spreadsheets but I also believe that when Mercury is retrograde, you’d better honor that vibe…oh, and I’m also a mom, which, let’s admit…may be the hardest job of all. The tide is rising – so let’s dive in. Fri, 06 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Introducing: Rising Tide Talents full 1 Katy Widrick Welcome to the Rising Tide Talents show! Together, we’ll dive into the 7-figure facts that every business owner needs to know, we’ll talk about what *truly* works for sustainable success in and out of the office, and yes…we’ll get REALLY REAL... Welcome to the Rising Tide Talents show! Together, we’ll dive into the 7-figure facts that every business owner needs to know, we’ll talk about what *truly* works for sustainable success in and out of the office, and yes…we’ll get REALLY REAL about what it takes to find fulfillment and flow, avoid burnout and actually love your life. I’m Katy Widrick – a Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer who scales businesses to and through 7, 8 and even 9 figures. I’m obsessed with systems and spreadsheets but I also believe that when Mercury is retrograde, you’d better honor that vibe…oh, and I’m also a mom, which, let’s admit…may be the hardest job of all. The tide is rising – so let’s dive in. Welcome to the Rising Tide Talents show! Together, we’ll dive into the 7-figure facts that every business owner needs to know, we’ll talk about what *truly* works for sustainable success in and out of the office, and yes…we’ll get REALLY REAL about what it takes to find fulfillment and flow, avoid burnout and actually love your life.

I’m Katy Widrick – a Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer who scales businesses to and through 7, 8 and even 9 figures.

I’m obsessed with systems and spreadsheets but I also believe that when Mercury is retrograde, you’d better honor that vibe…oh, and I’m also a mom, which, let’s admit…may be the hardest job of all.

The tide is rising – so let’s dive in.

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