Episodes
Do you ever struggle to tap into your creativity when you need it most? As a creative entrepreneur, it can be tough to conjure up that spark of inspiration day in and day out. In this episode, Emily is joined by Pamela Chen, a psychic business mentor, and money manifesting coach, to discuss how to cultivate your creative energy in work and life. They dive into how to expand your idea of what's possible, how to push through the less enjoyable aspects of your work, and how to make the most of...
Published 03/14/23
Listen in as Emily chats with Pamela Chen about manifesting versus actualization. Plus, you’ll hear examples of how to shift your mindset and step into the person you desire to be. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 255 - Manifesting Money with Pamela Chen >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community:...
Published 03/10/23
As a creative entrepreneur, you likely know your core values, you may have even defined unique values for your business. But how do you use core values to build a strong business foundation? In this episode, Emily is joined by Corey from the Being Boss team in a live Being Boss Clubhouse event to discuss the practical ways of infusing your values into all aspects of your business. They explore the importance of aligning your business with your values, from creating a values-based brand to...
Published 03/07/23
Whether you're just starting out in business or looking to make a shift in what you do, creating a strong and authentic brand that stands out in a crowded market is essential. But do you also need a personal brand? Join Emily and OG business bestie and Being Boss co-founder, Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative, as they explore the evolution of the personal brand and what it means today. They share the pros and cons of using a personal brand, as well as 3 practical exercises to help you define...
Published 02/28/23
Hear Emily and Kathleen talk about developing a personal brand and the power of owning who you are. They also share a few practical exercises you can use to define your own personal brand. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 10 - Personal Branding >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Published 02/24/23
As a small business owner, having a website that effectively showcases your brand and earns trust is essential. But with constantly changing trends and tactics, it can be difficult to know where to start. In this episode, Emily speaks with Kali Edwards, website designer and owner of June Mango, about trends and tactics in the world of websites. They discuss the new technology available, must-have website elements, and tips for incorporating trends while staying true to your brand. They also...
Published 02/21/23
When it comes to running a business, few things are ever as easy as you think they will be. In this episode, Emily is sharing a peek behind the scenes at the growth of Almanac Supply Co., her product and retail business. Learn how the team continues to innovate and find purpose in the work from updating processes and systems to furthering the growth of the company through marketing tactics that help bridge the online and in-person shopping experience. Get full shownotes for this episode here...
Published 02/14/23
Listen in as Emily and Kathleen take a look back at the first year of Emily’s product and retail business, Almanac Supply Co. You’ll hear how fraudy feelings can still show up no matter how long you’ve been doing the work. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 205 - First Year of Business at Almanac Supply Co >>  — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram:...
Published 02/10/23
Legally protecting yourself and your customers is an essential part of being a creative entrepreneur. No matter what stage of business you are in or how big your company is, you need to make sure you’re covered. Business lawyer and legal contracts expert, Autumn Witt Boyd joins Emily to discuss the legal updates you need to know about, what you should review every year to stay protected, and what you should expect to see in the not-so-distant future. Get full shownotes for this episode here...
Published 02/07/23
How and when we show up to do the work continues to change as technology and society shifts. As creative entrepreneurs, we have more control and choice when it comes to the way we work. So why do so many of us still get stuck in the expectations of others? Listen in as Emily and Corey of the Being Boss team take a deeper dive into the discussion of hustle. They share tips and tactics for understanding yourself and your business, what success looks like to you, and how you define hustle for...
Published 01/31/23
Emily and Kathleen share their tips for prioritizing the things you value most in your life and business, recorded live from Being Boss Miami. You’ll learn a simple exercise for quickly checking in on the alignment of your values and actions. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 70 - What It Means To Be Boss >>  — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram:...
Published 01/27/23
Owning an online business can mean making quick decisions about what software you will use or what features you may need to forgo to meet a project deadline. But did you know that through the course of making all these decisions, you are likely accumulating technical debt? Listen in as Emily and Corey from the Being Boss team explore what tech debt is, how it shows up in your business, and the painful problems it can cause. Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more...
Published 01/24/23
Many entrepreneurs and small business owners struggle with marketing their products and services. In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. J.J. Peterson, Head of Storybrand, to discuss how storytelling will help you attract your dream customer, find ease in marketing, and create more fulfilling customer relationships. J.J. also shares the mindsets he has used for navigating he career and finding success.  Get full shownotes for this episode here >>  — Listen to more Being Boss shows on...
Published 01/17/23
Listen in as Emily chats with Michelle Khouri about owning and sharing your story as a more authentic form of selling and marketing. Plus, you’ll hear examples of what not to do when it comes to selling and how Emily has used storytelling in her own business. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 241 - Own Who You Are with Michelle Khouri >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being...
Published 01/13/23
Join Emily and Kathleen, business besties and Being Boss co-founders, as they get together for their traditional annual review chat. They share what worked well, the challenges they encountered, and the lessons learned. As we embark on the journey that is 2023, they both set intentions for the year ahead and share what is currently making them feel most boss. Get full shownotes for this episode here >> ExecU the PodcastIf you're looking to grow as a leader and want to root your journey...
Published 01/10/23
Values are a foundational piece of being boss. Discovering your core values can help guide you in living a more aligned life, making hard decisions, and understanding the impact of your creative work. In this episode, Emily explores the difference between personal core values and business values, when you might have similar values as your business, and the mindset around choosing different business values to guide your company’s long-term success. Get full shownotes for this episode here...
Published 01/03/23
We’re taking a look back as Emily and Kathleen talk about their intentions as they were preparing for 2022. They discuss choosing a word of the year and the inspiration and reasons behind their choices. If you want to hear more of this conversation check out Episodes 281 and 282: Business Bestie Year In Review with Kathleen Shannon >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram:...
Published 12/30/22
Are you stuck in a middle-class money mindset? Danetha Doe returns to Being Boss to share how she identified this societal and systemic money mindset in herself. Dive deep with Emily and Danetha as they explore how a middle-class money mindset manifests, how it may be holding you back, and practical tips for breaking free.  Get full shownotes for this episode here >>  — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being...
Published 12/27/22
Making impactful hires in your small business can be one of the most difficult responsibilities you’ll have as a boss. In this episode, Dana Kaye returns to share what she has learned from hiring at different stages of her business and how improving her hiring strategies has helped to build a team that supports business growth. Dana and Emily discuss knowing when you need to hire, identifying what roles you need to fill, and how to hire people that reflect your company values. Get full...
Published 12/20/22
Emily explains exactly what a CEO Day is and what it will help you accomplish. She also shares the adjustments made for quarterly and monthly CEO days and how she juggles CEO days for two businesses. If you want more tips for hosting regular CEO Days for yourself, check out Episode 309 - Mid-Year CEO Day for Business Planning >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Join...
Published 12/16/22
Are your current goals truly helping you to be the person you want to be and to create the business you’d most like to run? Or are you simply striving for a goal that you were told you should achieve by someone else or society? In this episode, Emily is joined by Tara McMullin to discuss how we can shift our approach to setting goals in a more integrated and holistic way. One that considers your big-picture vision, personal values, and resource availability so that you can find more...
Published 12/13/22
Understanding what your values are and how to align with them as often as possible in your life and work is an essential part of being boss. But what happens when an opportunity to grow or make a large impact means not being in complete alignment with your values? Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison join Emily in this episode to discuss how you can still show up, make change, and be boss even when you must make imperfect decisions and compromise on total values alignment to move forward. Get...
Published 12/06/22
Emily chats with Erica and Tasha, two of her business besties, about the benefits of having friends with similar business models and how business friendships can help push you and your business to the next level. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 296 - The Power of Community Over Competition with Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison>> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Being Boss...
Published 12/02/22
In part two of this retirement planning series for bosses, Sarah Becker explores the mindset of being work optional versus the idea of traditional retirement. Emily shares how the experience of selling her first business has allowed her to consider how she could use her businesses for retirement. Sarah and Emily also share how to handle lifestyle creep, what to do first prior to saving for retirement, additional alternative retirement strategy options, and how to prepare for the unknown as a...
Published 11/29/22
In this first episode of a 2-part series on retirement planning as an entrepreneur, Sarah Becker returns to the podcast to discuss what keeps so many small business owners from setting themselves up for retirement. Emily and Sarah discuss real-life examples of retirement strategies, the foundational accounts you need to know about, and the easy first step every boss needs to take to start their own retirement plan.  Get full shownotes for this episode here >>  — Listen to more Being...
Published 11/22/22