Are you a 'private person' - or just insecure?  Are you not showing up - online, in conversations, or even in your personal relationships - because you're afraid of what others will think? Not 'showing up' fully is costing you BIG TIME! In this episode, I share some tips and a new perspective about all there is to gain when you act courageously and decide to show up as yourself.  Let's connect! Find me on Instagram @ChloeMcKenzie.Co.  If this message helped you, please pass it along to a...

Are you planning to switch things up in terms of your career? Trying to start a business in an industry that's brand new to you? Looking for a new job that is totally different from your previous work experience?  Get started on a 'Bridge Project'! In this episode, I discuss all the ways a Bridge Project can be a game-changer if you're making a career pivot, and share three examples of projects you can get started on right now.   Connect with me on Instagram @ChloeMcKenzie.Co and tell me all...

This is a question I never thought I would be asking but: Is your ambition holding you back? While ambitious pursuits can propel us to achieve incredible things over the course of our lives, too much of a good thing can have the opposite effect. In this episode, I discuss the correlation between ambition and achievement and how we can manage it to actually make progress.  Connect with me on Instagram @ChloeMckenzie.Co and let me know what you thought about this episode!

Not everyone is going to like you, your business, or what you offer... and you should know that this means you're on the right track! As a small business owner, 'niching down' is advice touted by marketing experts everywhere... but the resistance to going DEEP on a specific solution and target audience can bring up those old fears of rejection, worry, and perhaps a deeper symptom of wanting to be liked by EVERYONE.  In this episode, we get real on the opportunities and insecurities that come...

Is your relationship with your business feeling a bit stale? Do you find yourself dreading aspects of it, when you were once so excited? Feeling like your business is not 'The One'? In this Valentine's Week episode, I take inspiration from romantic relationship advice and share my tips for 'spicing up' your relationship with your business and finding new perspective when times get tough.

Do you struggle with pitching yourself or your business? Are you looking to add more clients to your roster? Want to 'sell' new ideas to your boss or colleagues at work?  What I've learned from pitching the biggest brands in the world is: How YOU deliver the message might be even more critical than the message itself.  In this episode, I share my top 4 tips to help you sell better and win more clients right away.  Connect with me on Instagram @ChloeMcKenzie.co.

Have you ever felt that there were parts of you that were too 'ugly' to share or reveal? Ever felt that your dreams were out of the question for you because of your background, your story, where you've come from, or just who you are?  In this episode, Motivational Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur Jeff Martin shares a story of how his life changed because of an 'ugly gift' and how the vulnerability of sharing these stories can have a tremendously positive impact on our families and the...

Are you spending more time making excuses and lists of reasons why you aren't further ahead? Feeling like you can't get started on your business idea because "someone else is already doing that" or they "stole your niche"? Do you see others in your industry as competitors to beat vs. potential collaborators to grow with?  These are signs of a scarcity a mindset - and it may be holding you back in a MAJOR way.  In this episode, we discuss how to move from a scarcity mindset to an abundance...

My guests in today's episode are Lerri and Fiona, two Toronto-based Doulas and the Co-founders of Nurturing Village Co. This pair of accomplished women know more than a thing or two about raising babies and building a successful, purposeful business that has community impact. This episode is not only jam-packed with lessons for new mothers navigating their "new normal" of motherhood while pursuing their ambitions, but also for those considering building a business or pursuing a dream...

Having a challenge deciding what to do next? Which business idea to explore first, which job opportunity makes the most sense, which new product you want to add to your line? As an ambitious and creative person, you may find yourself constantly weighing options and outcomes before you make a choice... but making no decision may be the choice that holds you back the MOST.  In this episode, we explore the reasons you might be straddling the line as well as some tools to help you act decisively...

Have you put on a few extra pounds in quarantine? Is getting in shape and improving your health on the top of your 2021 Goals List?  In this episode, I discuss the reasons why people often struggle to hit their fitness goals and how you can set yourself up for success by making fitness a simple, easy part of your everyday lifestyle. My guest, Ali McKenzie, a 2x amateur physique bodybuilding champion and the Founder of Canadian Fitness and Supplements company, McKenzie Athletics, shares his...

Are you already cranking out your list of New Year's Resolutions and doing some exciting goal-setting and visioning for 2021? LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE FIRST!  I share what I have learned through years of over-achieving - and totally missing the mark on some of my own ambitious goals. I also share 5 powerful questions you should ask yourself with each new goal in your sights that will make your goal-setting and planning session WAY more powerful.  Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year!

What if the most difficult thing that has ever happened to you became the gift that connected you with your life's purpose? In this episode, Marsha Dixon, the founder of the organization 'Girls Can Dream Too' shares her journey from incredibly difficult life circumstances, to her evolution as a community leader and most recently, a semi-finalist in Canada's Total Mom Show Competition. Her message is an inspiring reminder that no matter how difficult your current circumstance, the opportunity...

Feeling a little cash-strapped as you start to develop your creative project? Are those monthly subscriptions and "investments" starting to add up in your bank account? Finding it hard to keep track of the shiny, new tools you feel you need for your business to be marketable and profitable?   In this episode, I challenge you to take a look at 3 investments that may be draining your account and not actually helping you make progress in your project. Cutting spending in these three areas, (and...

If you've ever asked yourself, "Who am I and what do I have to give? How do I find my people—my tribe? What are the keys to creating amazing female connections?" Then this is the episode for you.  I interview Author Leah JM Dean about her new best-selling book, "Assemble the Tribe" and what it takes to find a female tribe that supports and appreciates each other for a lifetime. In her book and this episode, Leah shares her formula for how to shift to a tribe mindset by first discovering the...

Promoting yourself and your creative pursuits can, at times, feel overwhelming - especially if you're not yet a master at your craft. You may feel pressure for your social media feed to look like you have it all together - and to create the illusion of perfection. But is this what your audience really wants? In this episode, my candid conversation with Toronto-based Pop Music artist JIB will give you a behind the scenes on how he, as an up-and-coming musician, is leaning into social media to...

Which direction should take your career when you're not sure exactly what lights you up?  In Episode 21, you'll hear a candid conversation with East Coast photographer Lyndsay Doyle about how she rewriting the rules on career success and merging her passions to find her sweet spot. As she hits her career stride into her 40s, her story is an amazing reminder to take the long view on your career and in your entrepreneurial pursuit, especially if you are balancing family priorities.  Connect...

We're live with 12 days of giveaways featuring 12 women-owned businesses! In this episode, you will hear more about each of the founders, their businesses and all of the goodies that is up for grabs in the contest. Each day is a new opportunity to win a prize and at the end of the day, the winner is announced.Don't miss out! Follow me on Instagram @ChloeMcKenzie.co for your opportunity to win wonderful gifts for you and your loved ones. 

How does a 26-year-old songwriter go from having talent known only to her family, to writing the single “Cuando Hay Amor" for Grammy Award Winning Artist Gloria Estefan, to launching a charting podcast? In this episode, you'll find out.   Drea Lopez is a 26 year old musician living in LA living her mission of connecting and inspiring other creative millennial entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about finding your voice as a creative (through Music and beyond), staying the course even when...

In this Monday Pump-You-Up, I share a conversation with a friend that was a timely reminder: There's always another way to get to where you're going. Obstacles along the journey of your pursuit may feel like they are bringing you to a dead end... but what if it's really just a detour?The Start Right Now Podcast "12 Days of Giveaways" is just around the corner! 12 holiday gifts created by small business owners, 12 lucky winners between December 1 and December 12, 2020. Connect with me on...

This podcast promises to take you from 'aspiring to actualizing your potential'... But HOW can we close that gap? In this episode, I share why developing your skills as a leader and zeroing in on Personal Leadership is perhaps THE most important factor in helping you to get there. Listen in for the three-step challenge I present to help you make leadership gains right away - and to get you moving further and faster towards your big goal. Connect with me on Instagram @ChloeMcKenzie.co

In the pursuit of your dreams, there's no doubt you will find yourself in places, spaces, and rooms where you may feel you don't belong - a feeling that might leave you playing small or questioning whether you have what it takes to thrive and succeed. In this episode, I interview Jesse Jones, head of his family-owned, Toronto-based insights and marketing agency Jones & Jones Group. He shares his candid experiences of growing up in a family of creative entrepreneurs, and how he is building...

In this Monday Pump-You-Up, I offer a short reflection on the historic win of US Vice President Elect Kamala Harris - and what this means for girls around the world. If you've ever found yourself in rooms and at tables where you felt you didn't belong, where you felt you were unqualified, where you felt that your presence itself was a rebellion against the norm, this episode is for you. I challenge you to Dream a LITTLE bit bigger this week. There is so much that is possible for your life if...

What new opportunities would be available to YOU if you had the courage to say YES... even if you didn't have all the answers? Our guest on this episode, Lisa Michelle Cornelius, is a Toronto-based actor, singer/songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur whose persistence in a tough industry and belief in her talent has opened up a world of new possibilities. She shares her learnings on how to evolve your career, even in difficult times, and how to make the leap in doing the work you feel most...

In this short episode, I give you the first of many Monday Pump-You-Ups.  I share my perspective on why you should start creating your thing and publishing your work even if you don't feel totally 'ready'. I also touch on the difference between talent and skill and the myth that keeps us from achieving at the highest level.  Here's my invitation: Join our NEW Facebook Group to get support and accountability on your goals and projects. This is a community for Creators, and new and aspiring...