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Practical tips and insights for business owners who are looking to get support from virtual assistants to grow their business AND have a life.
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Desire to Done: A podcast for Virtual Assistants, introverts, work from home
The Desire to Done Podcast, hosted by Billie Gardner, will help you along your Virtual Assistant journey, whether you’re just starting out, wanting to grow bigger, or still in the research phase.
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The Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual Assistants
Amber Weyrauch
The Inspired Biz Podcast is specially crafted for the social media manager or virtual assistant who is looking to grow and develop their online business. This show will help emerging and developing SMM's and VA's find inspiration, motivation and information on how to stand out in their industry. Amber Weyrauch, owner of Socially Inspired Management, is dedicated to linking arms with entrepreneurs to help them chase their dreams and grow their business. Each week on this podcast she does just ...
Virtual Assistants Brunch (VAB) is a virtual community of powerful women building successful virtual assistant businesses while finding the best places to brunch in and around our city. Come sit at the table with us as we share our stories, personal experiences and learn how other virtual assistants are creating and living a #VABulous lifestyle! Learn how to plan, launch, build, scale and SLAY your online business! Join our monthly podcast playlist on our website. Attend #VisionSlayersConfer ...
We help small business owners and entrepreneurs by offering tips and tricks that they can use to add hours to their day and help their businesses run more efficiently and effectively Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beaconvirtualassistants/support
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Becoming Virtually Free: A podcast for virtual assistants, consultants and freelancers
This podcast is for you if you are a virtual assistant, consultant, or freelancer looking to thrive working online. Amy covers everything from mindset, niching, strategy and lessons learned. But best of all, Amy likes to share the tough stuff on all things life, entrepreneurship and mental health.Because it’s time we talk about the hard stuff and figure out what’s really holding us back. Amy is a freelancer turned, virtual assistant turned marketing operations consultant, as well mentor to o ...
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7 Voices You Need (and 3 You Don’t!) in Your Entrepreneurial Journey
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Are you missing the social interaction and companionship you had while working in an office? Maybe you didn’t realize how the daily interactions benefitted your day-to-day productivity until you didn’t have them anymore. In this episode, I want to outline seven voices that you need on your entrepreneurial journey as well as the three voices that yo…
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Desire to Done: A podcast for Virtual Assistants, introverts, work from home
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Business Boundaries for Introverted Virtual Assistants
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Business boundaries are important for running your business smoothly, reserving your energy, reducing anxiety and stress, and mental health. Plus, they help you develop harmonious working relationships with your clients. If you don’t have clear policies, you risk the chance of working on days you don’t want to, working hours you don’t want to, and …
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Bypass Overwhelm, Avoidance & Dread: How To Get Back Into Alignment With Your Brand
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Do you feel like your business has gotten off track? Maybe you don’t realize you are off track in the mission of your business, but you know you are feeling drained and overwhelmed by your business and the work you are doing to serve others. In this episode, we will take a step back and evaluate if and why you are feeling out of alignment with your…
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Overcoming the Top 4 Challenges in Growing Your Career and Business
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Do you feel stressed out? Maybe you're experiencing some business challenges, dealing with a career shift, or feeling uninspired. This is a rewind episode, where I share the top four obstacles we encounter in the process of growing our career and business and how to move beyond these challenges. If you are ready to take the next step to grow in all…
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Rewind - Check Out Before Your Burnout
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Does the word vacation scare you rather than excite you? Maybe you are a business owner like me who struggles to unplug from all the responsibilities on your lap and have your much-needed rest to recharge. This is a replay episode, where I talk about that dangerous belief of not being able to "check out" of business and how to normalize it to preve…
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Desire to Done: A podcast for Virtual Assistants, introverts, work from home
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10 Website Mistakes Virtual Assistants Make and How to Fix Them
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Your website is a powerful marketing tool that will help you find clients and make money. Done right, potential clients will want to learn more about your services. Done wrong, you risk your ideal client clicking away from your site, never to be seen again. There are common website mistakes that I see VAs make, and today I’m going to talk about 10 …
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Sorry, Not Sorry - Stop Apologizing Girl!
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Are you a people pleaser? Maybe you want to make people happy, but being always sorry (even for things you are not sorry for) is not the answer. Don't get confused, people pleasing is different from kindness. In this episode, I dive into the deep roots of people pleasing and share how to break the negative cycle of apologizing. If you find yourself…
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How to outsource LinkedIn without being a spamer
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Linkedin is hands down the most effective social media platform for B:B business, which is why I just love the opportunity to brush up on my LinkedIn strategy by talking to an expert. Jo Saunders- Australia’s LinkedIn Demysterfier was generous to share her insights around branding, content and most importantly (but often done poorly) networking. An…
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Making Presentation Design a Thriving Profession with Adrienne Johnston
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Are you allowing yourself to fail forward? Maybe you want to start an online business or already have one but are afraid to experience failure, so you are stuck. In this episode, Adrienne Johnston, a PowerPoint presentation designer, joins me to share how she uses her failures to create business opportunities to grow and design her way of life. Adr…
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Dealing With Imposter Syndrome as a Virtual Assistant
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I hear a lot of VAs talk about having imposter syndrome. They feel like they don’t know what they’re doing, that their skills aren’t good enough to charge money, or that they need to be an expert to help clients. It's a crippling feeling that can hold VAs back from launching and growing their business. Introverts are more prone to imposter syndrome…
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Bonus: Real Self-Care in a Virtual World
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Serious question, are you taking care of yourself for real? Maybe you have taken an occasional bubble bath and vacation, but you know that you need to learn to invest in self-care on a deeper level. In this bonus episode, I share the ten most tangible ways I use (and you can, too!) to take care of yourself in this ever-evolving virtual world. So, i…
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Don't be a Doormat: Setting and HOLDING those boundaries
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Are you allowing yourself to be walked all over in your business? Maybe you feel like everyone is making demands of your time and instead of saying no, you find yourself trying to meet their expectations without much in return. In this episode, I share how you can still serve your clients while also respecting your own boundaries and time. If you a…
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ADHD | Clear mind | Working ON the business
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I always love speaking to the energetic and adventurous Jo Saunders, Australia’s LinkedIn Demystifier. In this conversation, she shared with me that she had recently been diagnosed with ADHD and felt like her mind was in a fog. Getting a Virtual Assistant to support her in her business has been part of her strategy to get a clear mind and have the …
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My Most Asked Question, ANSWERED! (How to understand the value of your services and price them accordingly)
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Are you an entrepreneur trying to find the right price for your services? Maybe you know what you offer is valuable, but you just can’t put a dollar amount on your services. In this episode, I share the answer to my most asked question and how you can become more confident in pricing your services! If you are ready to start seeing the financial ben…
Today’s episode is a round-up of my most popular podcast episodes of 2022. As I announce the winning episodes, I’ll also give behind-the-scenes tidbits about myself or the topic. Top 10 episodes playlist on YouTube >> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLax2G3BIMO9dz44x2c41fK0tGYrNz3msp Top 10 Episodes: #10 Overcoming the Fear of Putting Yoursel…
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Talks with Teresa: Knowing Your Trauma Triggers in Business
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Do you feel trapped in your workplace or business? Maybe you find yourself unable to concentrate, and your productivity is suffering amidst all the noise, expectations, and daily chaos that come with managing a career and running a business? In this episode, Teresa Glantz is back to shed some light on how our past traumas can trigger us in our care…
Are you using Pinterest as part of your marketing strategy? If not, you should be, and in today's bonus episode - I'm giving you the inside scoop. Highlights from today: What is Pinterest support, and how it works (1:50) Pinterest is a massive search engine (3:47) Use Pinterest to grow your business (5:10) Value of Pinterest (6:42) Getting started …
The most common question that we get asked is ‘What can a VA do?’. So today, Maureen & I thought we would flip that on the head and instead answer, what we still do for ourselves. Listen to get some ideas on what you can delegate (and what you need to keep).Autor: globalteams.com.au
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Becoming a Better Manager of Your Time
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Are you coasting with your business and taking it day by day? Maybe you aren’t the best manager of your time, but you are ready to grow your business and know this is a weakness you need to work on. In this episode, I share exactly what I do in Socially Inspired to manage my time wisely, gain trust from my clients and keep my team functioning smoot…
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Desire to Done: A podcast for Virtual Assistants, introverts, work from home
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Introvert VA Club: Roundup of New Content Released in 2022
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Today’s episode is a little different from my normal ones. Instead of sharing VA tips, I’ll be reviewing my membership, the Introvert VA Club. I’ll be going through everything we added in 2022 and giving a sneak peek at what’s coming right away in 2023! Mentioned in the Episode: Introvert VA Club >> https://introvertvaclub.com My VA, Becky Moffit >…
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Showing Yourself Grace In All Seasons
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Are you currently going through a new season in life or your business? Maybe you are just coming out of the holidays and gearing up to hit the ground running in 2023. In this episode, I am sharing how you can show yourself grace in every season of your life, even the more difficult ones. If you are ready to take on the unexpected or even the expect…
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5 ways to delegate so that it is off you plate forever
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Delegation is not a perfect science. Sometimes I get it wrong. But there are key steps you can take to increase the effectiveness of your delegation. Join Maureen & Carmen as they explore the 5 things you can do to enhance your delegation and free yourself up to be doing more of the stuff that you love.…
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Happy Birthday Socially Inspired: Then vs. Now
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Are you feeling a push to try something new? Maybe you haven’t started a virtual business or feel called to shift and grow this year. In this episode, I'm reflecting on everything I have learned since starting Socially Inspired. This episode is for you if you are ready to unearth the greatness beneath your comfort zone! Inspiration I am passing on …
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Desire to Done: A podcast for Virtual Assistants, introverts, work from home
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How to Name Your Virtual Assistant Business
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Creating a name for your Virtual Assistant business can be a challenge. First, you need to find a name you like. Then you need to make sure nobody else has the same name. And if so, you have to find another one. I know from experience that naming your business is one of those steps that can hold you back from moving forward in the business-building…
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How to overcome Social Media Decline
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Are you seeing a decline in how well social media is performing for you? Maybe you aren’t getting the same results you have been getting, but you know you are doing everything that was getting you results in the past.In this episode, I validate your concerns and share how you can conquer the decline of social media to continue seeing success in you…
Have you ever felt stuck in a rut and unable to reach your goals? Maybe the end of the year reminds you of all your plans for this year that ended up being derailed at some point. In this episode, I share the steps you need to take to set your goals up for measurable success. If motivation and passion seem like distant memories that have been compl…
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The Best Planners to Help You Reach Your Business Goals
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People who write out their goals are more likely to achieve them. But guess what? Writing them down is NOT enough! You have to take consistent action in order to reach them. My favorite tool to do this is a planner. In today’s episode, I'll cover a few planners I’ve tried and loved. I’ll also talk about the features I like about each one, what’s no…
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Abundance Mindset in a Season of Scarcity
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Do you feel trapped with all your negative thoughts? Maybe you are focusing on what you lack rather than what you have and can control. I’m sharing the root causes of the scarcity mindset holding you back from all the abundance you could have. This episode is for you if you are ready to pull the scarcity weeds and grow an abundance mindset this com…
Do you enjoy reflecting on your year and analyzing each milestone and how far it has brought you? Maybe you look back on all that has happened and assess what went well and what could improve. In this episode, I reflect and share a few realizations about myself, what I've learned in 2022 and how I will use these realizations as I embark on this nex…
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31 Things To Do When Business is Slow
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Your Virtual Assistant business can slow down for many different reasons. Perhaps a client leaves, and you haven’t found one to replace them yet. Or maybe your clients have cut back on hours temporarily because of the season or some other situation. In this episode, I’ll cover several suggestions to improve your business and make it stronger and he…
Do you constantly feel the need to build something new? Maybe you are always coming up with new ideas for your existing business, or maybe you just can’t stop generating new business ideas! In this episode, I am digging into what it looks like to have a builder mentality or to have a personality that is really driven by a desire to build things. If…
Preparing for your VA to start is an interesting time. Some people feel a bit nervous and some are unsure. Join Maureen & Carmen as they discuss the key things you need to consider before your Virtual Assistant starts so that you set of on the right track.Autor: globalteams.com.au
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What I am going to STOP doing in 2023
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Are you feeling stuck in a rut and have no room for new goals? Maybe you are unhappy with your current situation but need to know how to change it. In this episode, I specifically share what you need to stop doing in 2023 to adopt new habits that align with your goals. If you are ready to hit the ground running at the beginning of the year, this ep…
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Virtual Assistant Service Idea: Email Management
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Most business owners are overwhelmed by the number of emails they receive on a daily basis and could use help organizing and managing their inboxes. In today's episode, I cover what's involved in creating an email management service. Whether you're a new VA or have been around for a while, email management can be a great service to offer clients. M…
Do you feel like your thoughts hit the ground running and haven’t slowed down? Maybe you are worried about an upcoming meeting, fretting over a project deadline, or simply unable to turn off the "to-do" list in your head. In this episode, I dive into the lies that we believe, the things in our minds that we allow to take hold, and how we allow fear…
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The Truth About Loneliness in Business
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Is being an entrepreneur feeling a little more isolating than you expected? Maybe you started your business because you wanted to take the road less traveled, but you didn’t truly expect to travel it alone. In this episode, I open up about my own experiences with loneliness, how I lean on my support circle, and how I use my own feelings to reach ou…
I can’t believe it, but my podcast is about to celebrate its 1st anniversary! It’s weird, I never thought I’d have a podcast, but one day I decided I wanted to try it out. In today’s episode, I thought it would be fun to share a behind-the-scenes look at the steps I take to create and publish my episodes. Maybe you’re curious about what’s involved …
Are you anchored in the ‘why’ of your business? Maybe you have noticed a few cracks in your foundation as you try to stay strong and keep up with the changes around you. In this episode, I share my experience with my Socially Inspired business and the importance of pivoting while staying true to your original intentions. If you are ready to build t…
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Become an Unapologetic Woman in Sales with Dorothy Villeneuve
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Are you hesitating about becoming a coach because you aren’t sure you can do it? Maybe you know you have what it takes, but the imposter syndrome is too heavy of a mental block to get past. In this episode, Dorothy Villeneuve, a sales and marketing consultant, and I dive into how she pushed past her own imposter syndrome and took her sales to the n…
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10 Ways To Reduce Stress And Feel Happier Right Now!
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Stress is no fun! Not only does it make us feel like crap, but it can also affect our health, relationships, productivity, life, work…everything! Add starting a business, kids, pets, and everything else, and we’re feeling quite overwhelmed, aren’t we? There are lots of ways to manage stress, however, that can help us feel more balanced, happy, and …
Are you burning the candles at both ends? Maybe you are already exhausted and haven't even built the business you dreamed of. In this episode, I want to talk about how we lean into our future selves, how we dedicate time and space to really identifying who we want to be, where we're going, and how we lean into that before we're even there. If you a…
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Initiative | Hiring right | All the communication tools
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Amazing conversation with Josephine today, from Geared for Growth about how she has support from not one but a whole team of Virtual Assistants so that she can grow her business (and support others to do the same). Listen to learn -How Josephine uses ALL the communication tools (except 1…) -The key strategies Josephine uses to get her VA’s to show …
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Not enough work to backbone in 1 month
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Amana Horne from Home Bill Saver about how she has been able to get support from an amazing VA to grow her business. Hear about how Amanda: -was initially concerned that she would not have enough work for a VA but within a month her VA has become the backbone of her business -has built an amazing relationship wit…
Are you searching for the secret ingredients for success? You may have had a whole plan initially, complete with a daily schedule and tasks. In this episode, I share my recipe for success and how it is allowing me the opportunity to bring on the third arm of my business. This episode is for you if you are ready to bake your own version of success! …
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When to Invoice Your Virtual Assistant Clients
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When should you invoice a client? Before working with them or after? If you send your bill before you do the work, will it have a negative impact on your relationship? If you ask them to pay after you complete their work, what if they don’t pay? In today's episode, I shed some light on the topic and share what I recommend most VAs do. Mentioned in …
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Engineers | Business Growth | Beehives
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Such a pleasure to have a conversation with insightful Joey Hidalgo from TopV, who provide drafting and estimation services. We explored: -How having amazing support from his team in the Philippines has supported him to GROW his business and free himself up to focus on other things (like riding 200km in a day!). -The exact strategies that he uses t…
Are you struggling to clear roadblocks life may put in your way? Maybe you have something as simple as a head cold, but as a business owner, you have found yourself spiraling and trying to catch up on the couple of days you missed at work. In this episode, I share how you can shift your mindset and your practices into ways that help you stay prepar…
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How to Become Anchored in Your Purpose with Ruby Maddox
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Do you want to stay more motivated as a business owner? Maybe you need to become clear on your why and need help finding the inspiration to keep going each day. In this episode, Ruby Maddox joins me to share how she went from being a student advisor to a business coach. You want to take advantage of the tips she drops in this chat! Ruby is a Purpos…
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FAQs - How to be a Virtual Assistant or Social Media Manager
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Do you want to take on a more flexible career that gets you away from your 9 to 5? You may have heard of virtual assistants and social media managers, but what do they do? In this episode, I share the most frequently asked questions on becoming a virtual assistant and social media manager. Spoiler alert: your current skill sets might be exactly wha…
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A Gut Punching Lesson from a Ten-Year-Old
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Are you suffering from analysis paralysis because of your lack of information? You may have an idea but don't have the resources to make it happen. If you are ready to open your ears and mind to the wisdom of a child, this episode is for you! In this episode, I share a lesson I learned from my ten-year-old daughter. It was an awe-worthy moment as a…
