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Meet Season 2 finale guest and the creator and fantastic brains behind the brand, I Can't Get My S*** Together and ALBOE (A Little Bit of Everything), Erin McMurray! This lady is a side hustling master and a serious FORCE with a message that speaks to all those people out there (like myself) that just can't get it together. You can get some awesome swag from her website (below) with that saying on it...go check it out!
Online:
Website – www.icgmst.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icgmst/
ALBOE Body: https://www.instagram.com/alboebody
ALBOE Design: https://www.instagram.com/alboedesign
Facebook: I Can’t Get My Sh.t Together
Facebook: ALBOEBody
Facebook: ALBOEDesign
TikTok
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-mcmurray-wings
About Erin:
In a world perfectly curated by HGTV hostesses, someone has to be the voice for the ones who can't get their shit together.
Erin McMurray didn't know it back in 2020, but by posting DIY furniture fixes, fitness accountability content, and a mum planting tutorial that requires zero gardening (and zero shits), anyone can accidentally start a career doing the things they love.
In addition to having 20 years of corporate event planning experience, Erin founded ALBOE (AKA, "A Little Bit Of Everything"), the appropriately-named LLC that encompasses her Body, Design, and Events-focused side hustles.
She is also the face of ICGMST, the popular online series/soon-to-be TV show dedicated to sharing realistic, relatable, and hilarious home & garden tips… and her revolutionary cocktail recipe (hint: it's ice and wine.)
Erin's journey is for the multi-passion pursuers, the Jacks & Jills of all trades, and those who can't "niche down," because why settle for less when you can have a little bit of everything?
You can keep up with Erin on every platform you scroll for hours: IG, FB, and TikTok.
5 fun facts about Erin (in her own words):
I’m very proud to be a Pisces! Kind of a snob about it.
I work from home and kind of hate it.
I can light matches and a lighter with my toes. Not at the same time. LOL!
Most of my side hustles came to be because I moved a coffee table for a friend (and subsequently ripped my hamstring off my body). Best thing to ever happen to me and she feels awful to this day. She won’t feel bad one day when we are celebrating a new tv show on a beach somewhere!
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Meet Vinnie Potestivo, host of "I Have a Podcast" and Founder of VPE, VPEtalent, the Verified Podcast Exchange, and the Discovery to Downloads Mastermind. Vinnie is also an active user on Podmatch, a platform that automatically matches ideal podcasts hosts and guests for interviews. So if you have a podcast and are looking for an amazing guest, you can also connect with him on Podmatch.
About Vinnie:
Vinnie Potestivo is a talent development & media strategist who is widely known for launching brands that continue to influence modern pop culture.
In 1999 he cofound MTV’s Talent Development & Original Programming department, and went on to innovate and impact a new genre of television with original series such as The Osbournes, Newlyweds, Punk’d, 8th & Ocean, Wild ‘n Out, The Ashlee Simpson Show, Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Man & Wife.
Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading talent & media development strategist who is widely known for launching celebrity brands & media properties that continue to influence modern pop culture.
With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original
Online:
Website: https://vpetalent.com/
Podcast: I have a Podcast: ihaveapodcast.com
Instagram: @ihaveapodcast (â https://instagram.com/ihaveapodcastâ
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivoâ -
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Meet Chad Aboud, former lawyer and the owner of Chad Aboud Consulting. Chad works to help Law Firms and Lawyers create rewarding careers and sticky client relationships by bringing more of themselves into their careers. Before launching his Consulting & Coaching business, for 12 years Chad was a Lawyer, both in a national Law Firm and as General Counsel.Chad provides Lawyers and Law Firms with 1:1 and small group coaching, training, and consulting to show Lawyers how they can create better client relationships, or pursue their next career journey, leveraging their most natural traits and skills. Check out Chad's most recent TEDx Talk from Tedx UCIrvine Websites:Website: â https://www.chadaboud.com/â LinkedIn: â https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadaboud/â About Chad:Iâm a former General Counsel and Law Firm Lawyer, with a passion and purpose to help Lawyers uncover their natural traits + skills so that they are more successful and feel happier in their careers. This is my story:Practicing in a national Law Firm, I saw how we could use our natural skills and human connection to drive more successful, impactful and fulfilling careers. But I didnât see these ideas being taught or implemented. So I left BigLaw to travel the world, searching for new ways to tap into our natural characteristics and the power of human bonds to fuel career success. On my return, I moved in-house, using what Iâd learned to create meaningful relationships with business teams and drive their goals forward.When I became General Counsel of an international portfolio of tech companies, I leveraged my natural skills and the power of relationships to build a thriving Legal team, integrate Legal within the business teams, and implement Legal Technology that revolutionized the companyâs operations.But my passion and purpose kept calling. And that brings us here.5 Fun Facts about Chad (in his own words): Failed child actor Was inspired by Matlock and Columbo as a kid - how did they always catch the criminal?! Tried to launch a business while in Law School to help athletes get scholarships that didn't go anywhere Walked away from the Partnership path in a BigLaw to travel around the world for 6 months with no locked in plan when I returned Walked away from my role as General Counsel of an int'l tech company without a locked in plan
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Meet Allyson Valentine, bad a** balloon stylist and owner of Pop Studio Balloons. What started as a little hobby during Covid has turned into a hugely buzzed about business that is celebrating 3 years in business in June. Allyson was just selected out of thousands of balloon professionals to participate in the Big Balloon Build where the team is tasked with creating a gigantic immersive Balloon World using more than 150,000 balloons all in aid of Life Stories Children and Family Advocacy. Check out the press release HERE.
Find Pop Studio Balloons online:
PopStudioballoons.com
Instagram/popstudioballoons
About Allyson:
I started playing around with balloons in 2017, making things here and there for family and friends. Some of the first pieces I made were to celebrate milestones for my son! When my twin daughters turned 1 at the beginning of the pandemic, I pulled together a balloon backdrop for their Zoom Cake Smash (gah! never thought Iâd say that). I had about 30 balloons in the house left over from other celebrations, and I was determined to make it work. And work it did!
After sharing pics, others started seeking out my fun creations for their quarantine celebrations, too. I ordered a bunch of balloons and in the evenings after I finished my day job teaching and tucked my kids in bed, I got to work learning more about building and creating with balloons. I spent my quarantine free time taking virtual classes, learning from other talented balloon artists, and testing out new ideas in my tiny basement studio. I gave away my first creations to friends or through Facebook.
Pop Studio was officially born in June of 2020! The first pieces I sold were small balloon bursts and mini garlands for graduation car parades. Soon I was ballooning on nights and weekends, teaching full time from a closet in my house (hello remote learning) and managing my family. My first year in business, I was able to add balloon magic to 285 celebrations!
In the summer of 2021, I decided to take a step back from teaching. Pop Studio has grown from a creative outlet and side hustle into a full time business that allows me to do something creative, gives me the flexibility to be with my little ones, and letâs me meet and celebrate with so many amazing people. I love being a part of your most memorable moments and I especially love that my kids get to see me working hard to build something from the ground up. Itâs fun to hear them talk about it. My 5 year oldâs sales pitch is pretty good! đ
Top 5 Fun Facts about Allyson (in her own words):
1. Iâve had two previous careers - one in marketing/events and one as an elementary school teacher. I was a 1st grade teacher and STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts, math) Specialist.
2. When I worked as a STEAM specialist, I taught kids how to work through the Design Process and be creative problem solvers. I use a lot of these skills in my business everyday!
3. At one point in time I had three kids under age 2! My son was 21months old when we welcomed twin girls.
4. I decided to leave CT and go to college in Colorado without ever seeing my school.
5. My dad is an engineer and taught me how to build, create and problem solve.
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Meet Mickey Anderson, a marketing strategist and educator, and the owner of Hey Mickey Anderson, a business that helps small and micro businesses find, convert and keep their ideal clients . Her personal mission statement is "Hustle Less. Profit More." And she helps businesses do just that!
About Mickey:
Mickey Anderson is a marketing strategist and educator. As a military wife, mother and agency owner, she found herself burnt out...extra crispy, after maternity leave, working twice as hard to keep whatever measure of âsuccessâ she achieved.
Mickey took everything she learned and left her agency (and toxic hustle culture) behind and transformed her business and life the way she had for countless clients. She now helps small and micro businesses scale with marketing that attracts ideal clients easier, converts them faster and keeps them longer.
Find Mickey Anderson online:
Website: https://www.heymickeyanderson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymickeyanderson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heymickeyanderson/
The Hustle Less Profit More Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5pdvIV03w6hfbBfeXBtC6F?si=3f297527025f41b
5 Fun Facts about Mickey (in her own words):
1. Mickey still holds the school record for the 100-yard breaststroke at her Alma Mater, Marshall University, where she earned a full athletic scholarship and was the 2008 Conference USA Champion.
2. She has a graduate certificate as a Paralegal and uses her legal knowledge and negotiation skills in her business.
3. Her dogâs name is Hannibal. Yes, named after you know who.
4. Sheâs been a military wife for 8-years and still doesn't know the acronyms.
5. She was a CrossFit Coach and managed a CrossFit gym for 8-years.
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Meet Angela Rossi-Luciano, Nicole Rossi-Rivera, Danielle Machado and Elizabeth Rossi who who I like to refer to as the "Fabulous Thrift Sisters." These four women are a force and the brains behind the new thrift venture in CT called Thrift. They are born hustlers with an eye for a deal and unique and cool items they know people will love.
Thrift sells New, Used, Vintage, and Upcycled
Clothing, Housewares, & Accessories.
They want to provide their customers with the best price and a great shopping experience while saving the planet.
If you're in the CT area go check out the Thrift Store at 5 River Street. Norwalk, CT
Follow them online:
Thriftct.com
Instagram @Thriftconnecticut
Facebook @Thriftconnecticut
TikTok @Thriftconnecticut
About Thrift:
My name is Angela Rossi-Luciano I am 38, and a mom of four. I am the youngest of four girls. My sisters are Nicole Rossi-Rivera 48, mom of four. Danielle Machado, 46, a mom of four and Elizabeth Rossi, 40, a mom of two. We are very close and we love to work together and love a good side hustle. We have tried almost everything. We get that from our parents especially our dad: it runs in our blood. My first memory of trying to earn money is when my sister, Elizabeth and I sold iced tea outside of our house as little girls. I had to be around 6 years old. Nicole & Danielle sold Iron- on tee shirts and vintage clothing in The Village in the late 90âs. Elizabeth and I tagged along if it wasnât too cold. We have always enjoyed a side hustle.
I think what really started our side hustle was having a really big family and loving a good deal. After Christmas we would always stock up for the next year. We would wait for stores to go 90% off. We would buy as much stuff as we could. Between the 4 of us we have 14 children so Christmas can get expensive. We loved it so much. We would find ourselves shopping in the same aisle not knowing that each other were at the same store. One day my sister Danielle told me she heard her friends at work sold their clothes on the Poshmark app. I decided to download it and list a few items. My 1st item sold the same day. So my sisters and I all downloaded it and we started selling whatever we had in our closets. We had so much stuff between the 4 of us. But our favorite thing to do together was to go thrift shopping to see what we could find to post and sell. We would travel all over. When you find something amazing, you get so excited. Not only did you score an amazing item you also are helping the environment by keeping it out off a land fill. We realized that all the thrift shops in our area werenât that great. Nicole kept telling us about the great thrift stores in Texas but we didnât have anything like that around here in Connecticut. We knew we always wanted to be in business together so we started talking about possibly opening a store. During this time, Nicole went to a Thrift convention in Houston. She was so excited about it that she signed us up to do the next one. It was in Philly. We did it and we were shocked at the success we had. So we did another and another one. Thatâs when we decided we should open a store. We werenât sure if after the pandemic it would be a smart idea but we figured why not. We should at least try. So we opened Thrift on May 12th, 2022. Itâs located on 5 River Street in Norwalk. Itâs going well and we canât wait to see what happens. Our goal is to be a success and open more stores.
5 Fun Facts About the Thrift Sisters:
1. There is 10 years between the oldest and youngest sister. We have have 14 kids between all of us.
2. Our signature look is a red lip, preferably Russian Red by M.A.C
3. Our favorite thing to do is go to concerts together!
4. Especially New Kids on the Block and Duran Duran.
5. Our Dad is The Famous New York Hot Dog King!
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Meet Chris Antista, one of the original founders of the iconic NYC institution, Crif Dogs..a famous late night hot dog restaurant in the heart of the East Village. For any side hustlers out there looking to get started, Chris is the ultimate inspiration...he is an ideas guy who has left his mark on NYC nightlife and restaurants and most recently the fashion industry as the creative force for Fair Harbor Clothing Company.
About Chris:
Chris Antista, vintage 1971 - a defining force for the aesthetics I love. Ridgewood, NJ born and raised, I spent my teens being chased by the cops for skateboarding on every piece of cool architecture and infrastructure we could find. Took my outsider status forward, post high school and went to NYU, where against character, graduated from Stern Business School - all the while immersing myself in all aspects of NYC - clubs, art, design, urban adventuring, drinking - just having a blast. Finished my 4 years and went to work at Andy Warholâs Interview Magazine. Learned about publishing and advertising and promoting parties. Quit and went adventuring by motorcycle all over the East Coast. Returned broke and worked various jobs including being a food runner when the Bower Bar opened - credited with making leather pants the uniform for all runners. Did some work in the advertising world - promotion type stuff, and then concocted the idea to turn the back room of Ratners Dairy Restaurant on Delancy Street into a Jewish gangster themed nightclub called The Lansky Lounge. Got a wife outta that - still married to her today, 24 years later. Opened Crif Dogs - NYCâs most iconic hot dog spot. Bailed when it got boring and beefing with my partner was too annoying on the daily, so wifey and me went to South Asia for a spell. Returned to odd design and idea creating jobs and ultimately started Communal Brands with a good friend. Communal is a wine importing and branding business that continues to grow to this day - though Iâm a silent partner now. Had two kids while living in a brownstone in Bed Stuy, eventually buying my beloved 1978 Porsche 911, which forced me to buy a house in Connecticut to store it. That was 10 years ago from now. Moved up here and continue to promote ideas, be a dad, small-time car collector, off-road enthusiast, bocce master, party thrower - from our lovely perch in The Nuthouse - our singular modern house we purchased from Maurice Sendakâs estate. Of late Iâve been a an at-large creative force for Fair Harbor Clothing Co. - most recently designing their flagship SOHO retail store. Iâm a gun for hire. Whatever it is you want to do - just so long as you want to stand out and make people feel good.
5 Facts about Chris:
1). Lou Reed got me personally fired from Bowery Bar - good short story.
2). Shared a plate of fried calamari with David Bowie
3) Procured and indulged in party favors with David Lee Roth to entice him to perform Just a Gigolo at my Karaoke night at Lansky Lounge.
4). Crif Dogs is named after my nom du street - Crif (Chris with an F, motherfucker)
5). If you play bocce on my court at the nuthouse, we will get baked and take ERVL, my super rare Volvo miltary van for a ride in the wood you will never forget.
6) Spent many a late night with Johnny Depp at Lansky lounge - drinking and chatting, ultimately driving my â68 Cadillac Convertible across town at dawn to get âbreakfastâ at Florent. This was always with famous Tattoo artist and bon vivant Jonathan Shaw.l -
Meet Richelle, a Business and Mindset Coach helping corporate women turn their service-based side hustles into full-time online businesses so they can experience time freedom doing work they love!
Check out her Corporate to Full-time Coach Facebook Group, a place for high-achieving corporate women who want to build a profitable coaching business so they can ditch their day job and experience time and financial freedom doing work they love! Richelle hosts a free live training every week:
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/corporatetocoach
Contact Info:
Website: richellejessey.com ;
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richelle.jessey/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richellejessey_coaching/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richelle-jessey/
About Richelle:
Richelle is a former Training and Development Manager where she worked for a global medical device manufacturing company for over 7 years. She always knew she wanted a very "people-centric" job, and found coaching through her time in HR and Training and Development. She fell in love with what the power of coaching could do for individuals so she went for a professional coaching certification through iPEC, and launched a coaching business right as she was completing her certification. She loves empowering women to create the life and business of their dreams so they can experience time and financial freedom doing work they are passionate about! She enjoys networking and collaborating with other female business owners, and loves to volunteer her time to different organizations that support business development for those just starting out (SCORE and WiseHer). She is always looking for ways to develop both personally and professionally, and enjoys bringing new learnings to her business and her clients! Richelle resides in CT and enjoys the changing seasons that come with living in New England (although fall is her favorite!). She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, trying out new restaurants, and learning from industry leaders!
5 Fun Facts about Richelle (in her own words):
1. I have been to over a dozen Dave Matthews Band concerts.
2. I've lived in CT my whole life but love to travel and explore new places.
3. I prefer baking over cooking any day!
4. I absolutely love fall in New England and all of the activities that come with it.
5. As a solopreneur I love surrounding myself with as many female entrepreneurs as possible to share ideas and collaborate!
Top 5 Tips:
1. Do market research and speak to your audience BEFORE launching your business! It's common for coaches, and really any service-based entrepreneur, to want to dive into launching a business without getting a pulse on the market interest and the wants and needs of their audience. This is critical information to make sure you are providing services that your audience will want to buy!
2. Work on your mindset every single day. If business was easy, everyone would do it! Make sure you have mindset practice in place to help you when challenges and obstacles arise (meditations, journaling, etc.).
3. Dive deep into your WHY. Why is having this business so important for you? What does having this business mean for you and what does having this business allow you to do? Reflect on this often!
4. Choose who you work with carefully. This is your business which means you get to decide who it is you would ideally like to work with. Don't take this lightly- you want to enjoy working with your clients, so think about the characteristics that are important for them to have in order to work with you!
5. Enjoy the process. Starting and scaling a business is a process! It is a never ending journey. The more you can embrace the challenges and lessons that come along the way, the better! -
Meet Episode 13 guest, Mia Moran...owner and creator of PlanSimple, a program that helps women balance entrepreneurship and wellness. PlanSimple provides: inspiration for action, tools for planning, and systems for follow through.
About Mia:
Mia Moran is a mom of three and coach who also makes time for wellnessâand shows overwhelmed women how they can too. She is the host of the PlanSimple podcast, bestselling author of PlanSimple Meals, and creator of the FLOW Planning Method, the FLOW Planner, and FLOW365.
Miaâs wellness adventure became a full-blown ride about 12 years ago during a health crisis, when she understood the power food could have on her health, her family connection, and her productivity. That experience led her to become a student of food, wellness, spirituality, motherhood and productivity while running a successful design company.
She experienced two unforeseen gifts from this journey. First, the practice of finding ease, despite balancing what looks like a full plate of work, home, motherhood and food. Second, the gift of a good plan.Website/Social Media Links:
Website: https://plansimple.com
Instagram: instagram.com/plansimple.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-moran/
Facebook: facebook.com/plansimple.co/
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plan-simple-with-mia-moran/id1089766926
Book: https://plansimple.com/plan-simple-meals-book/
5 fun facts about Mia (in her own words)
I met my husband in highschool. I am from New Orleans. I don't love to cook, and yes, I did write a cookbook! I paint in my spare time. I am obsessed with personality assessmentsAdvice from Mia:
Get help early. Find mentorship always. Plan for your whole life from the beginning. Spend time deconditioning yourself on the relationship between time and money. Tasks, projects, and goals are different. Start with vision. Make goals. Create projects from those goals. Focus on tasks from projects daily.
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Meet Kristin Dillensnyder, an infertility coach helping women in need of IVF (in vitro fertilization) to grow their family. Through her coaching business, Coaching with KD, Kristin helps women and families navigate the emotional rollercoaster ride.
Kristin offers a FREE training every month so if you are experiencing infertility and looking for an amazing support connection, reach out to Kristin directly through Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristindillensnyder/
About Kristin:
Kristin Dillensnyder is a military spouse, a bonus mom, an IVF mom, and an infertility coach. A 3 time IVF warrior she experienced 3 different outcomes… one that worked, one that didn’t and one that ended in a miscarriage. As a certified life coach, Kristin became the person she needed during the hardest parts of infertility so other women who need IVF to grow their families will not be as consumed by their infertility as she was. Before infertility, she worked in advertising working for companies like NBC, Travel + Leisure and the State of South Carolina Tourism Department. When she's not enjoying her time as wife and mom, or working on her business, she can be found talking to friends and family or listening to music or both.
Website/Social:
https://www.coachingwithkd.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbv6U5bOfGdUdljAIe_a91Q
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-o-hara-dillensnyder-tmp-9b55032/
https://www.instagram.com/kristindillensnyder/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/295195214743242
5 fun facts about Kristin (in her own words):
1. I have lived in CT, NYC, PA, Spain, the Philippines, AL and SC.
2. When I was 15 I delivered a baby
3. I love T.Rex jokes, mascara and smores.
4. If there is music playing, I will be dancing.
5. My nickname in college was Giggles or Gigs for short and some friends have a recording of it to listen to make them laugh.
Kristin's tips and advice:
1. Take action, even messy action, even if you don't have a clue of what you're doing action, even before you're ready.
2. Tell people what you're dreaming about. You never know who can help you, who can support you and it's good to practice that new identity.
3. Find people who are doing what you want to do, or who are going after their entrepreneurial dream. it makes a huge difference to talk with people who get it.
4. Your thoughts matter more than your plan or actions. Make sure you've got your own life coach that helps you work on your thoughts and isn't about strategy.
5. Only YOU can do what you want, just like there are 100 types of sliced bread at the grocery story, there are people who want/need what only you have to offer. -
Meet Kevin Carroll, one of the creators behind the wildly successful dice game, TENZI. If you have ever been in a toy store chances are at some point you have walked past TENZI, either displayed at the counter or on one of the end caps of an aisle.
Listen to Kevin talk about his journey from advertising to game inventor and the tips and advice he has for anyone interested in exploring the game industry.
Social Media:
https://ilovetenzi.com/
http://www.kevincarroll.com/
About Kevin:
Having grown up in a loud, large, Irish Catholic family, Kevin Carroll was destined to
make his livelihood talking and playing games. Today Kevin is both a communications
coach and a game inventor. As a communications and presentation coach, he has a
passion for helping others achieve their potential and as a game inventor Kevin has a
passion for creating simple, fast, fun games.
Prior to going into his side hustles full time, Kevin worked in advertising and managed
accounts for national brands such as Ocean Spray and Seagram.
Kevin earned his MBA from Fordham University and is the author of Make Your Point!,
What’s Your Hook? and Think Outside Your Blocks.
In 2010, Kevin Carroll bumped into and old friend and said , "Hey Steve, let's see if we
can come up with a dice game"; Three weeks later they had their prototype and now,
twelve years later, they've sold over 3 million TENZI games!
5 Fun Facts about Kevin (in his own words):
1. I once had a very short “career” as a standup comic.
2. When I was about 11, I dyed my sister’s hamster green for St. Patrick’s Day. (I’m
not proud of that.)
3. Late in life I’m discovering that I excel at simple, repetitive tasks.
4. I happen to know how long it would take if you drove 60 mph to the moon, to the
sun, and to Earth’s nearest star.
5. I have a lot of experience speaking in public and I still get nervous. -
Meet Kristen Donegan, mom of two and the creator of Easy Teaching Tools, a company focused on providing teachers with ideas and resources to make teaching easier.
About Kristen:
Kristen Donegan has been an elementary school teacher and Reading Specialist since 2005 in both California and O'ahu, Hawaii. She has enjoyed teaching kindergarten, first grade, a 1/2 combo, and second grade before resigning to continue Easy Teaching Tools Inc. and raise her two kids. Kristen also presents at professional development conferences such as SDE Nationals and Teach Your Heart Out. Founded in 2010, Easy Teaching Tools has helped over a thousand busy teachers implement classroom hacks to save time, implement research-based practices to meet the needs of their students, and focus on work-life balance.
Social Links:
Easyteachingtools.com
Instagram
Facebook
5 Fun Facts about Kristen (in her own words):
ï»ż1. I traveled to Bali alone
ï»ż2. I ï»żmoved to Hawaii to teach all within 2 weeks, without a home and just a few pieces of luggage.
ï»ż3. I've been to the Maldives twice.
ï»ż4. I had an outfit list in high school so I wouldn't repeat the same outfit.
5. I've never seen Harry Potter or Star Wars.
Tips/Advice:
1. Look at how you can solve a problem.
ï»ż2. Serve your audience.
3. Social media is free. Start growing an audience there.
4. Find a podcast you connect with and listen to it consistently.
5. You don't need fancy equipment, coaches, or courses to get started. All you need is a solution to a problem your audience is experiencing. -
Meet Ashley Langer, networking phenom and the creator and owner of Business Socialistas...a company focused on helping female entrepreneurs grow their business through education, events and resources.
Since our interview, Business Socialistas has launched a membership program! To learn more or join click HERE
Social Media:
Website: wwww.business-socialistas.com
Instagram: @business.socialistas
About Ashley:
Ashley Langer is a natural born connector, community builder and networking powerhouse. With over 15 years experience in the event planning space and 10 years in marketing with a focus on networking, Ashley founded Business Socialistas as a go-to resource for elevated networking events, powerful business connections and critical resources that encourage women to expand their support system. She also uses her experience to coach women on building their business through confidence, community and connection.
Business Socialistas is your go to place for CTâs premier networking events and ways to grow your business on a community level.
My mission is to create community for female entrepreneurs and help them scale their business through connection and by building their own community.
5 Facts about Ashley in her own words:
I grew up dancing and danced competitively in college In 2007 I moved to NYC on a whim and lived there for close to 14 years before moving back to CT If I wasnât a creative, Iâd be a nurse I have 4 tattoos I am a health coach and pilates certified.And I love Ashley's personal thoughts on side hustlers:
"Side hustlers are some of the hardest workers Iâve met. I am inspired by so many in my community who take the time to perfect and grow their passion projects/second businesses before taking it full time. Theyâre cautious and strategic, determined and admirable!"
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Meet Derek Gorthy, Co-Founder and CEO of Enshrine...a Web3 community engagement platform that empowers creators to build unique experiences for their fans backed by blockchain technology. Enshrine is shifting the balance of power towards content creators by enabling direct financial relationships between creators and their audience.
If you're like me, the world of digital creators and blockchain technology is very new to me and can often be difficult to understand. Derek is amazing at breaking down the basics of this digital universe and makes it easy for anyone to understand (if he can break it down for me and have it make sense anyone can get it).
The Enshrine platform will be launching this March 2023!
Calling all Creators: Enshrine is looking to launch with a small group of creators (mostly Twitch streamers, but it can be anyone that is a digital creator with an online community). They have a few slots available, so if you are a creator and are interested in being part of this exciting launch, you can reach out to Derek at ([email protected]) for more details.
Social Media:
Website: https://www.enshrine.io/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enshrineofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enshrine_official/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enshrine/
About Derek:
Derek is a software engineer turned entrepreneur that has started four businesses over the last ten years. Prior to his current day job, Derek worked as a consultant for companies in the technology, telecommunications, health, retail, and energy industries. He has a knack for explaining complex concepts in simple ways and believes that if you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough.
5 Fun Facts about Derek (in his words):
1. I started my first side hustle when I was 15 years old
2. I've won 2 international mathematical modeling contests
3. I enjoy woodworking in my spare time
4. I have a black belt in Kung Fu
5. I applied to 6 Ivy League colleges (and got rejected from all 6)
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Meet Lindsay Stead, a self described introvert who is on a mission to help female entrepreneurs through her coaching/mentoring and marketing expertise. She set her sights on the kind of life she wanted to create for herself and her family and worked to make her side hustle a full time hustle.
Lindsay offers private coaching and mentorship for incredible women looking to gain confidence, make more money, and build a business that lights their soul on fire, all while having an absolute blast! You even have the option to combine coaching with done for you marketing services by Lindsay and her team!
Start working with Lindsay:
Check out Lindsay's website and her programs here: http://thelindsaystead.com/coaching-services/
Social Media:
Follow Lindsay on Instagram @thelindsaystead
About Lindsay:
Lindsay helps shy and introverted women build their business and overcome burnout thatâs so common for introverted entrepreneurs who often feel like to be all things, for all people, all of the time.
She's helped 100+ heart-centered women find the confidence and success in their business through coaching and customized marketing services that take their messaging to the next level.
She's built her entire business around the belief that there is no one right way to build a business. The key is finding the strategies that align authentically with you so you can enjoy your work and life.
She provides mentoring and services to help you show up as your authentic self in your business and succeed, because your success IS possible when you keep going and forge genuine relationships.
Something she regularly tells her clients is that we all have fears and insecurities, but you can either double down on them and stay exactly where you are, or you can acknowledge them and move forward anyway. The choice is yours.
She will help you face any fears about building a successful business, putting yourself out there, and being seen as the boss you really are. So when you work together, you get a dose of accountability, strategy, cheerleading, friendship, and everything in between.
5 fun facts about Lindsay (in her words):
1. If I had to choose my last meal on earth it would involve a slurpee, a churro, and an epic steak and lobster and seafood feast.
2. I'm not about appearances but if I don't have a nice pedicure I feel really self conscious.
3. I love trying different healing modalities, and one of my favourites continues to be hypnotherapy.
4. My very first concert was Backstreet Boys when I was in sixth grade.
5. The thing I miss most about working retail is working in the shops and malls from November through Christmas when all of the decorations are out, the music is on, and the people are searching for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. If I could get a job decorating the shops and malls I would be in absolute HEAVEN.
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Meet Fiona Valentine, a business coach for artists and the creator of the signature coaching program, The Profitable Artist Method. If you have ever had a passion for painting, drawing or other art but never thought there was a possibility to generate revenue doing the thing you love then listen to Fiona talk about how to become an artist entrepreneur.
Where to connect with Fiona:
Website https://www.fionavalentine.com/
FB Page https://www.facebook.com/fionavalentine.artist
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconfidentartist
IG https://www.instagram.com/fionavalentineartist/
LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-valentine-art/
About Fiona:
Business coach and artist Fiona Valentine believes real artists don't starve, they thrive. She started a side hustle that turned her painting hobby into a profitable business and now she helps other artists do the same.
Her signature coaching program The Profitable Artist Method is designed to help aspiring artists paint for fun and for profit even if they've never sold any of their art before. Fiona has been a regular writer for Australian Artist Magazine, featured on TV show Colour in Your Life and The Art Biz Podcast. She hosts The Confident Artist Facebook Group helping artists build a creative habit, make beautiful art and learn the art of selling art.
Fiona's step by step method helps artists share their work with the world in a way that feels authentic by building a simple business and brand to connect their art with their ideal collectors in a seamless online buying experience so they can have more joy in their studio and more money in the bank.
5 Fun Facts about Fiona (in her own words):
1. German chocolate cake is my new favourite
2. When I met my husband, we both thought the other was 24... actually we have a 10 year age gap.
3. I love to read and North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell is one of my favourites.
4. My art supplies are stored in clear containers so I don't forget where things are so my family tease and call me a squirrel.
5. Long walks keep me sane
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Meet Ally Ottman, Episode 5 guest and owner of Ally's Herbs, an herbal apothecary & botanical body care line. She is a master of plants and has leveraged the benefits of cannabis to build a successful side hustle. She is also a mom to two girls and just welcomed a new baby boy, Atlas to the mix in September.
Listen to Ally as she talks about how she went from making one or two samples for friends and family to scaling the business, building a name for herself and getting her products into the hands of lots of happy customers. Check out the release of one of her best sellers...the non toxic deodorant!
Shop Ally's product line at www.allysherbs.com, say hi via [email protected], or follow her on instagram @allysherbs.
About Ally:
Iâm a Fairfield County, CT native, living in Norwalk with my two daughters and husband. I have been a gardener for a decade, previously worked on the design team at Terrain making terrariums, potted arrangements and facilitating workshops. Iâve managed greenhouses that were home to tropical and exotic plants, citrus trees and food crops. After giving birth to my second daughter, I decided to become a stay at home mom, but it wasnât long until I was feeling antsy to pursue a new professional path that incorporated my love of growing and working with plants. So I began to explore the medicinal benefits of growing cannabis, and from there Allyâs Herbs was born. My product line is handcrafted in small batches using ingredients grown right from my backyard garden. My botanical body care, skin care and herbal concoctions align with my values of sustainability by using organic, locally grown and sourced ingredients. My philosophy is that your skin care and body care routine doesnât have to be complicated or expensive, and I strive to offer simple and versatile products fueled by the healing power of plants.
5 fun facts about Ally (in her own words)
1. I am a bookworm and always have a pile of books on my bedside table.
2. I meditate every day.
3. I love being crafty and taking on DIY projects.
4. I shamelessly jam out to childrenâs movie soundtracks in the car by myself. (Encanto is my newest fave.)
5. I am a proud locavore, stocking my pantry and fridge with foods from local farms and dining at all the farm to table restaurants. -
Meet Brenden...communication expert and founder of MasterTalk with a goal of helping some of the most ambitious executives and coaches become the top 1% communicators in their industry. He trains professionals on how to:
Present Succinctly
How to Run Effective Meetings
How to Master Presentation Confidence
How to Present Yourself Effectively in Any Setting
Fun fact: He is also a championship case study competitor (I had no idea what case study competitions were until Brenden explained them to me).
Check out Brenden's MasterTalk website here: https://www.mastertalk.ca/
MasterTalk Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/videos
Check out Brenden's free training on communication here: http://rockstarcommunicator.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/
About Brenden:
Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.
It all begins with impact.
Despite all the presentations I’ve given over my life, I still remember to this day how scared I was to post my first YouTube video.
I didn’t look like anything in my workshops or presentations, but I went ahead with this project for one reason.
Impact.
A wise friend once told me that I couldn’t possibly coach every human being on Earth with the limited time I had in my life, so I needed to go on video to share my message with the world. I got over my fear, practiced 100’s of times on camera until I was finally able to say that I was “YouTube Ready”.
All’s to say that when you care about others and only want to add value, you’ll be able to overcome any fear/obstacle in the service of others.
- Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of MasterTalk
Top 5 Fun Facts about Brenden (in his own words):
1. I can karaoke in 8 languages
2. I live with my mother (and don't plan on moving out soon)
3. I LOVE clubbing
4. I'm scared of driving even if I have a license
5. I dance in between most of my meetings -
Meet Leila Sbitani...an industry expert in the world of TV hosting. She took her skills and knowledge from a successful career in hosting to launch a coaching business for on and off camera media training. What started out as a side hustle of sorts to her TV hosting has taken off in recent years and become a leading source of revenue and a thriving business.
Leila's new online Level 1 course starts on 11/2. Click HERE to sign up.
If anyone is interested in private coaching you can email Leila directly at: [email protected]
Check out Leila's websites here:
leilasbitani.com
tvhosttraining.com
Social Media:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeilaSbitaniVideos/playlists
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Leila-Sbitani/100058167487768/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilasbitani/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilasbitani/
About Leila:
Leila's television hosting career took off in New York City when she was hired to host Studio Y for the Metro Channel from 1998-2000. Following Studio Y's success, Leila became one of the first correspondents for the very popular, Full Frontal Fashion, when it debuted on Metro. Leila and Full Frontal Fashion's Robert Verdi then traveled to Scotland to host the millennium celebration for E!. She also covered the very first live televised event from Bryant Park's fashion week for E! and Style. Soon thereafter she covered the MTV Video Music awards and the Emmy's for Entertainment Tonight. Leila was back on the red carpet to Host The TV Land Awards All Access Show in 2012.
After hosting and starring in the popular Hi-Jinks for Nick at Nite, Leila started a family. Even with the demands of raising two small children she managed to stay very busy. Traveling to Australia, France, Chicago and Florida to shoot for the McDonald's Worldwide Convention. Working on NY Residential for the CW11. Starring in the short film "The Senator's Daughter"and the web series "Dead Man's Trigger". Working on numerous print jobs with both of her children for Pampers, Parents Magazine, and American Baby Magazine. As well as hosting Best Night In on TV Land from 2009-2015.
Leila lives in New York City and also works as a media coach.
5 Fun Facts people might not know (in Leila's own words):
1. Most people think my name is Italian but Iâm Palestinian
2. I saw Milli Vanilli live in concert
3. I got my 1st TV hosting job auditioning for a commercial. The director offered me the commercial and a job as the Host of a series called Beach Extreme.
4. I was in the audience of SNL when Christopher Walken did his famous âCowbellâ sketch
5. I was on a sitcom for MTV with Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler and Matt Walsh before they were stars
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Meet April Soderstrom...bad a** jewelry designer who lives to shop across the globe for the perfect gemstones, beads, and accent details to adorn her jewelry with. With a determination on creating luxury jewels at an accessible everyday price, she takes pride in only creating pieces she personally loves and wears daily. Oh and did I also mention she does this all while being mom to two little boys (seriously impressive).
Check out April's website and designs here: https://www.aprilsoderstrom.com/
Instagram: aprilsoderstrom
Facebook: aprilsoderstromjewelry
About April:
THE BACKSTORY
Jewelry and the passion to create has been an integral part of April’s fabric for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in Michigan, her childhood birthday parties were filled with friends and family bringing her stacks of plastic bangles and necklaces. There are very few photos her as a toddler NOT accessorized to the nines! April jokes that she’s been wearing and designing jewelry since she could borrow the earrings from Mrs. Potato Head – photo proof available below. April Soderstrom, the jewelry company, was formally launched in 2012 and made an instant splash with her trademarked Featherweight Collection of lightweight everyday hoops and earrings that are all handmade in the USA with the finest wire that maintains its color, is perfect for sensitive ears, and are so lightweight you’ll forget you’re wearing earrings.
AS GIVES
A special part of April’s personal and business life is finding ways to give back. Recently April has donated over $75,000 in sales of her “to Ukraine with Love Bracelet,” to Sunflower of Peace, a local Boston charity working to provide humanitarian and medical aid to those who need it most in Ukraine. She’s also been able to donate tens of thousands of meals to Feeding America through the sale of her “Good Vibes Bracelets.”
PERSONAL
April is a wife, mom of two boys, and entrepreneur living and working in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
5 things people may not know about April (in her own words):
I'm originally from Michigan, transplanted to Boston after college.
I actually have no formal training in jewelry design!
Post college I worked in the interior design field for 3 years then spent almost 7 years as an executive assistant.
I started my business making custom pageant jewelry.
Making jewelry is my favorite way to meditate or unwind. - Laat meer zien
