In a world seemingly dominated by social media, small business owners and personal brands are often faced with the pressure to constantly create content, engage with their audience, and strive for growth.  The hidden costs associated with this digital frenzy are causing many of us to reconsider whether it’s even worth it and contemplate alternatives. In a recent episode of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast, I sat down with SEO strategist Meg Casebolt to discuss the ins and outs...

I was first attracted to Aleasha Bahr because of the name of her podcast, “Sales is Not a Dirty Word” and the audacious claim on her website that she teaches “Sales That Don’t Suck”.  Because so many self employed women struggle with selling, I just had to know more. Aleasha is a sales strategist that has developed her own unique approach called “The Matchmaker Sales Method,” based on the way women sell. Women, in general have a distinct...

In a world filled with expectations and societal norms, it can be challenging for female entrepreneurs to navigate their path and find success on their own terms. As a driven woman entrepreneur myself, I understand the struggles and frustrations that can arise from feeling constrained by the expectations of others. That's why I wanted to delve into the topic in this blog.  

Understanding these tendencies is crucial because they influence how we navigate our business and personal...

Rejection sensitivity affects many individuals, particularly those who are neurodivergent, and it can have a significant impact on their personal and professional lives. Understanding and accepting our neurological differences can empower us to build resilience and improve our ability to handle rejection. In this episode, I share both my perspective and strategies on how to create a business and lifestyle that honors and protects our sensitivity, allowing us to bring our unique gifts to...

With so many competitors vying for your target audience's attention, how can you differentiate yourself and make a lasting impact? The key lies in developing a signature system that sets you apart from the rest. In this post, I share the highlights from a recent interview on The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast, titled "Standing Out in a Crowded Market with a Signature System," where guest Claudia Schalkx shares valuable insights on how to create a signature system that will elevate your...

Looking to uncover the hidden costs of social media? In this episode of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Meg Casebolt, an SEO strategist, and dig into the impact of social media on female entrepreneurs. Meg shares invaluable insights on the resource allocation decisions to consider when it comes to social media and unveils the truth about anxiety and the fear of missing out in the online world, as well as the mental capacity it takes to spread yourself thin across...

Are you a woman in business who often finds herself paralyzed by fear and indecision? Do you struggle to take risks and avoid making bold decisions that could propel your business forward? If so, you're not alone. In a recent episode of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast, I explore the reasons why many brilliant women procrastinate and resist taking meaningful risks in their businesses and examine the flawed notion that success in business is solely determined by external factors. 

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In this episode, I will introduce you to one of my favorite tools in my business, The Four Tendencies framework for dealing with expectations.  How we deal with expectations, our own and those of others, has a significant impact on our business and personal lives.  Some of us always go the extra mile for others, but let ourselves down on a regular basis and others are the exact opposite. Knowing our own tendency and that of our clients, our team members, and even our friends and...

As female entrepreneurs, we face unique challenges that come with building and running our own businesses. From managing multiple tasks and deadlines to dealing with isolation and self-doubt, the mental health toll of entrepreneurship is not often discussed. In this blog post, I will be sharing some insights from an honest and vulnerable conversation with my colleague and friend, Shulamit Ber Levtov, about the mental health challenges that many entrepreneurs, including myself, face on a daily...

In today's episode, Claudia Schalkx will share the power of implementing a signature system in your business as a way to stand out and help you be more consistent with your marketing. A signature system can be used for marketing, sales, content generation, and even business decision-making, so you save time, stay focused, position yourself as an expert, and potentially elevate your pricing.  If your marketing is all over the place, attracting the wrong people or eating up too much time...