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Nancy Harris is on mission to disrupt the way we work! She is a leadership development coach specializing in diversity, host of The Leadership Download, facilitator, writer and co-founder of DisruptHR Chicago. Before she ventured into entrepreneurship, she was an HR leader and management consultant for Fortune 500 companies such as Ford Motor Company, Accenture, Motorola and Pfizer. She now offers career and leadership consulting, diversity coaching and online workshops that help diverse leaders advance, excel and find their true voices. Useful links: Nancy’s Website: Restart Consulting @restartnancy on Twitter Show notes: [2:01] – Nancy shares her story about becoming an entrepreneur. “When I look back, I think I’ve always been an entrepreneur.” [7:50] – Where you work – does this define you as a person? [10:29] – Where do work and purpose intersect? [13:06] – It isn’t just work that is changing, it is what workers want that is changing. [16:56]

Stefanie O’Connell is a millennial money expert, Gen Y advocate, speaker and author of the book, The Broke and Beautiful Life. Dedicated to helping young adults achieve financial greatness, Stefanie has been nicknamed the Mindy Kaling of personal finance by The Greenwich Time. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, SUCCESS magazine, MONEY.com, The Dr. Oz Show, Fox News, and ABC World News. She also works with universities, leading financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies, sharing her fresh and timely advice with their audiences. Stefanie is a graduate of New York University. She resides in Manhattan. Useful links: Stefanie’s 7 Day Cash Confidence Challenge Stefanie O’Connell (Website) Stefanie O’Connell (Twitter) Stefanie O’Connell (Instagram) Show notes: [1:05] – Introducing our 50th episode and guest, Stefanie O’Connell. [3:39] – Stefanie discusses her 7 Day Cash Confidence Challenge. [8:47] – Email list building tips and les

Arianna Taboada is a maternal health consultant who works with experienced entrepreneurs who are becoming first-time mothers, helping them customize their maternity leave plan and return to work. Useful links: Arianna Taboada (Website) Arianna Taboada (Facebook) Show notes: [1:55] – Arianna shares the “birth of her business.” [4:06] – Describing burnout from her time working as a 9 to 5er. [9:30] – Arianna primarily works with service-based businesses because they have more hurdles. [10:32] – Her clients struggle with the idea of losing control of your business. [12:10] – Arianna shares tips for entrepreneurs who are pregnant or about to become pregnant. [17:00] – Should you try to launch a product to make having a baby easier? [18:39] – The types of clients she gets – are they usually already pregnant? [19:10] – Post-partum clients. [27:00] – Project management tips for expectant entrepreneurs. [29:54] – Tips for hiring a Virtua

Curve Conscious owner Adrienne Ray has lived in the Philadelphia area for 17 years and is a graduate of Temple University, where she received her degree in Advertising. For more than a decade she had a career as a copywriter, working for well known brands such as Bank of America and Mars Chocolate. Adrienne’s passions include food, photography and fashion. Knowing what it takes to be different and stand out in a crowd and having been frustrated for years with local consignment, resale and thrift shops for their lack of plus size clothing options, Adrienne decided it was time to give what curvy women all across Philadelphia have been waiting for – a place to buy, sell, and swap contemporary and trendy plus-size apparel, shoes and accessories at a fraction of retail prices. “Everyone deserves stylish and affordable clothes, but plus size women have little options, especially when it comes to resale.” Adrienne explains. “That’s why Curve Conscious was created, to provide an exclusive spac

The author of Brand vs. Wild: Building Resilient Brands for Harsh Business Environments, Jonathan David Lewis is an engaging and authoritative speaker on shaping a brand that can survive—and thrive—in today’s tough, uncertain world. As partner and strategy director at McKee Wallwork + Company, Jonathan led his firm to be recognized by industry purveyor Advertising Age as a national leader in branding and marketing, winning the Southwest Small Agency of the Year, national B2B Campaign of the Year, and national Best Places to Work awards. A branding and business strategist, Jonathan honed his skills during the lean years of the Great Recession, helping brands navigate today’s unforgiving new business paradigms. Jonathan’s opinions are highly sought by numerous business and marketing publications, including Forbes, Digiday, and Advertising Age, where he explores the factors that lead to stalled growth and the principles proven to help companies navigate the ambiguities and dangers of the brand wilderness. Useful

Trevor Oldham is a 20-year-old entrepreneur who’s had eleutheromania ever since he can remember. Trevor is the co-founder at Become The Lion. He’s been a contributor for Addicted2Success, Influencive, and The Daily Positive. Trevor’s on a mission to influence millennials to take charge of their lives and achieve more freedom. Useful links: Trevor Oldham (Facebook) BecometheLion.com The Daily Lion: 400 Meditations on Success, Mindset and the Art of Being a Lion (Amazon) Become the Lion (Facebook) Become the Lion (Instagram) Shownotes: [2:20] – Trevor shares his personal journey to founding Become the Lion. [8:38] – Advice for anyone establishing a partnership for a business. [13:12] – How the business executes its mission. [15:24] – How to deal with writer’s block and be consistent with producing content. [17:12] – Monetization of their website. [18:56] – Traffic tactics to grow their audience. [21:06] – Creating content that is provocative. [23:38

Megan Hale is a retired psychotherapist, Enoughness Coach, and Podcast Host of The Enoughness Revolution sharing practical tools that speak to the soul to create more joy in life, work, and love.  She’s built her life coaching practice on her expertise of teaching clients how to choose love and bravery over shame and fear and opening them to a life of purpose and meaning. She’s the author of the upcoming 2017 book, Wild and Holy, sharing her biggest lessons on transforming pain into love, becoming whole, and living brave.  She’s carried her Carolina roots to Texas where she’s married to her best friend and has taken on her newest role of mama to their son and two pooches. She blogs on everything between marriage, motherhood, spirituality, courage, creativity, and creating a fulfilling life instead of just a full one. Useful links: The Enoughness Revolution Megan Hale’s Website Show notes: [3:00] – Megan shares her personal journey to becoming a life coach. [8:08] – Life coaching versus re

Erin Lowry is the founder of the blog BrokeMillennial.com and the author of the new book by the same name – Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together. EXCLUSIVE OFFER TO Liz on Biz® LISTENERS: If you order the book from Amazon or purchase it at your local store, forward a copy of your receipt to inf0@brokemillennial.com for a FREE bonus chapter – just put Liz on Biz® in the subject line. Useful links: BrokeMillennial.com (Blog) Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together (Amazon) Show notes: [2:35] – Hated math, Erin never thought she’d write a book about money. [4:15] – Her educational background. [6:00] – The Broke Millennial origin story. [11:23] – Touching on the biggest money pain points for her audience: student loans and investing. [13:48] – The media’s perception of millennials. [15:15] – Getting financially naked with your partner. [19:20] – Erin tells the story of how she got fina

Camille Serrecchia is the founder of The Chic Stop, a walk-in closet on wheels. The Chic Stop brings fashion, fun, and sparkle right to your door. They offer chic clothing, accessories, and more! Some of their favorite pieces are also crafted by local artisans. The Chic Stop is female-owned and operated in Southern Massachusetts. Useful links: The Chic Stop Website The Chic Stop Online Store The Chic Stop on Facebook The Chic Stop on Instagram Show notes: [2:00] – Camille tells her story for how and why she started her business, in her own words. [5:58] – The winter she started her business (AKA the winter that never ended.) [7:31] – Lessons from the truck – like not to buy white. (And others!) [8:13] – How she handles inventory. [10:21] – Who designed the truck (and how.) [12:00] – Customer acquisition tips! [12:54] – How Camille uses social media to reach new customers – FB, IG [15:32] – Competition in the Fashion Truck world? [17:25] – Wh

BdBB Designs is the creation of a husband and wife team from the midwest. Meet Brock and Dana! Brock is a US Navy Veteran who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan post-9/11. Dana is a civil litigation legal assistant. They welcomed their first child, a boy named Beckett, in October 2016. Three weeks after his arrival, Brock was laid off from his job. This meant that Dana had to return to her full-time job just three weeks after giving birth. With Brock at home taking care of the new baby, they decided to take the plunge and see if he could be able to stay home full-time while Beckett grows up. Thus – BdBB Designs! The BdBB is a combination of all of their names – Brock, Dana, and Baby Beckett. BdBB Designs sells affordable, comfortable, custom baby onesies made by them right here in the USA. Useful links: Shop BdBB Designs on Etsy. Use coupon code LIZ10 to save 10% BdBB Designs on Instagram BdBB Designs on Twitter Show notes: [2:58] – Dana shares her story in her own words. [4:43] –

Nicole Peterkin is an author, speaker, and money expert from the Greater Boston Area. She helps people put a financial plan in motion to make their life goals a reality. Because, as Nicole says, the more selfish you are when it comes to your finances, the more selfless you can be. Useful Links: Nicole Peterkin (Website) Nicole Peterkin (Facebook) If You Love Your Family, Save Like It (Book on Amazon) Show notes: [2:00] – Nicole discusses her upbringing with regard to her money mindset. [3:12] – Her father’s passing. [4:27] – Her background and near-career in medicine. [6:38] – Her opinion about target markets. [11:15] – How she discovered her own target audience (and who they are.) [15:11] – Nicole describes what the initial consult is like as well as how her programs are structured. [20:26] – “I don’t deal with numbers. I deal with people.” [25:00] – The origin of “being selfish with money” as her tagline. [26:49] –

Ashley Rae lives in San Diego, CA, and left her corporate marketing & PR career to sell LuLaRoe full time. LuLaRoe is a comfortable clothing brand for women, men and children. Ashley enjoys using her marketing skills to promote her own business, working from home and managing a team of 200 other fashion retailers all over the country. Useful links: LuLaRoe Ashley Rae Shopping Group on Facebook LuLaRoe Ashley Rae Facebook Page LuLaRoe Ashley Rae on Instagram Show notes: [2:01] – Ashley tells the story of how we meet – AKA our “meet cute.” [5:00] – Ashley shares her journey leaving her 9 to 5 career in PR and marketing to pursue LuLaRoe full-time. [8:23] – Ashley’s mom used to work in fashion and owned a boutique called “Twin Fashions” with her twin sister. [9:24] – Thought about LuLaRoe originally as a “side-hustle” and creative outlet – not a full-time gig. She also shares the story of her launch party. [13:09] – She or

Benjamin Brandt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and Founder/President of Capital City Wealth Management, a Bismarck, North Dakota fee-only financial planning company. He is also the host of the popular podcast Retirement Starts Today Radio and the accompanying blog. Benjamin is an Iraqi combat veteran having served in the North Dakota Army National Guard for 8 years, including a 15 month deployment to Iraq in 2003. You may have seen Benjamin featured in The Huffington Post, CNBC.com, Forbes, Business Insider, ClarkHoward.com, and many others. In his free time, Benjamin and his wife Kristen can be found on the weekends at the hockey rink, or on the gymnastic and wrestling mats, chasing their three energetic children. Useful links: A special message from Benjamin for YOU! CLICK HERE! Capital City Wealth Management Website Retirement Starts Today Radio Show notes: [1:59] – Benjamin tells the story of how he came to be a financial advisor. [4:22] – Separating from the military and starting a famil

Monty Siders is owner of Curly Fry Studios an Etsy Shop focusing on feminist and queer handmade jewelry. They’re also a 19-year-old college student who would’ve never guessed their passion was business until their entire life fell apart. In the fall of 2015 they left boarding school at the start of their senior year transferring to online school instead. Monty was deeply distraught and looking for something to be passionate about so they channeled a childhood dream of being a fashion designer and created their business Curly Fry Studios. While it wasn’t all easy, turns out not everyone wants to give a 17 year old a business loan, they’re so glad they created this business and now they’re going to school to one day help others create their own handmade businesses. Useful links: Curly Fry Studios (Etsy Shop) Curly Fry Studios on Facebook Curly Fry Studios on Instagram Show notes: [4:30] – Monty describes how their Etsy journey began – working with their grandmother in a flower shop. [6:00] –

James Anderson is a Public Address Announcer based in the Greater Boston Area. He proudly served in the US Air Force and recently graduated with a Masters of Science in Broadcasting from Syracuse University. James is passionate about sports journalism and provides content creation tips for entrepreneurs and online creatives. Useful links: James Anderson on Twitter James Anderson on Linkedin Show notes: [2:06] – James shares his personal story regarding how his interest in broadcast journalism and sports began. [4:15] – His first gig. [6:36] – A first gig can be a launchpad for bigger and better gigs. [8:35] – Making a mistake isn’t the end of the world. [11:10] – How to tell a story from the “fan” or “reader” perspective. [14:55] – Discusses his time in the US Air Force and how it prepared him professionally. [18:47] – Tips for adding more structured time to your day to boost efficiency. [21:43] – 5 tips for anyone who wants to s

Chelsea Fournier is a lawyer, turned entrepreneur, turned online marketer. After hitting a wall in her career, health, and relationships, she decided to shake up her life and decide what she truly wanted to allow back in to her life and what she wanted to intentionally change. She is a big advocate of being open to a Plan B in your life and your career. You can learn more about her story at www.chelseafournier.com. Show notes: [2:41] – Chelsea shares her story. “If you asked me years ago, I never thought I’d be doing what I’m doing now.” [5:10] – The value of a side hustle [9:00] – Avoiding “shouldstorms” in life – Chelsea and I agree to share the rights to how great this word is. [13:20] – Granting yourself permission to step out of line and do something different. [15:25] – Chelsea dives into her different side hustles including her legal consulting business as well as a partnership venture with her sister. [21:30] – “It

Danica Medeiros is the founder of FarmersAreCool.com, a website she created to support New England farmers and agriculture through sustainable clothing and unique gift items. If you sign up on the website right now, you even get a coupon to use! Useful links: FarmersAreCool.com Farmers Are Cool on Facebook Show notes: [1:00] – How Danica came to found FarmersAreCool.com. [5:10] – Danica briefly shares her second business, which is a consulting company she runs with her husband. [8:05] – The way Danica reaches her customers and ideal clients and how it has gone so far. [13:50] – Creating boundaries around your work when you work from home. [16:30] – Getting back in touch with the mission of your business (and why this matters!) [21:09] – Danica explains how she sets goals for her business in a non-overwhelming way. [25:45] – Danica’s biggest learning moments in entrepreneurship and in running a product-based business. [29:10] – Danica’s last words!

Tricia Cromwell is a Wardrobe Consultant who started her Fashion Styling agency, Trust in Tricia, in 2008 to help empower others to express themselves through fashion and feel fabulous while doing so. She firmly believes that confidence is the key to looking your best and showing the world your true potential. She works one on one with her clients to help them customize a wardrobe that fits their lifestyles and body types, and ensures they are looking and feeling their best at all times. She also works closely alongside fashion industry professionals, styling their photoshoots, marketing campaigns and fashion shows, to help them portray their vision and promote their brands through fashion. Tricia specializes in working with men, women, designers, photographers, business owners and more to help them individualize their image or brand and excel both professionally and personally. Useful links: Trust in Tricia Website Trust in Tricia on Facebook Show notes: [1:23] How Tricia got into wardrobe consulting [6:1

Eggy Alper is the artist behind artGlo, the new and safe way to enjoy the beauty of candlelight. artGlo’s wax illuminated sculpture is not your regular candle but creates romance, relaxation, a better environment with economic value. artGlo’s collection is lit by battery or electricity preserving the piece for year to come. When on, it yields a magical glow creating the perfect ambiance that soothes the soul and empower oneself. Turn off the lights, light up an artGlo’s illuminated sculpture and appreciate its pleasant environment without fumes or danger. Useful links: artGlo on Etsy artGlo on Facebook Show notes: [1:23] How Eggy started artGlo [5:45] “Each step on the way of your big goal is such a pleasant surprise, such a pleasant energy, that keeps you going.” [10:05] The “fire” inside of Eggy is a rollercoaster [12:47] How Eggy keeps her energy where it needs to be [19:32] Where Eggy’s products are sold [29:14] How to become present on Etsy [34:41] Eggy’s advice for

Philip is a CPA, husband and father of three. He created PTMoney.com back in 2007, and he founded FinCon, the annual conference for financial media, in 2011. He got rid of debt, learned to live lean, saved his money, and eventually left his unsatisfying corporate career to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full-time. Philip’s links: PTMoney.com PT Money on Facebook @PTMoney on Twitter PT Money on Pinterest Masters of Money Podcast Show notes: [1:50] How Philip knew he was going to leave his job [3:15] The background of PT Money [04:43] How Philip found his voice while writing [08:38] The source of inspiration for the content that he creates [12:19] “There’s a smarter way for us to do this ‘money thing’.” [12:55] Financial advice for people who are doing it all by themselves [17:15] How Philip got rid of his debt [23:00] When he knew he was ready to take the next step in his business [27:29] “If you want to do this, put your money where your mouth is!” [28:0