Beyond The Status Quo Podcast | Entrepreneurship | Career | Finances | Motivation | Personal Development | Relationships

Lately, I’ve been getting lots of questions from people who are launching their freelance business. These questions have been around social media strategy, how to design the right website, and whether the logo looks right… In theory these are all great questions, but they are not the questions to be asking as a freelancer who is looking to scale for REAL income. In this episode, I’m diving deep into why you need focus as a freelancer. I’m going to talk about how to find your focus and structure your activities so that you remain focused.   In This Episode You Will Learn: Why focus is so important as a freelancer How to identify which tasks you need to stop doing and which tasks you need to start doing in your business Why business development and your services are the lifeblood of your freelance business + how to get back to those activities Resources:   Win Without Pitching Manifesto: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Without-Pitching-Manifesto/dp/1605440043   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/focus   Check o

In this episode I talk with spiritual success coach, Liz White a.k.a the Money Making Maven. Her mission is to help women entrepreneurs uncover their true ‘magic’ and make money ‘painlessly’. We dive into her professional journey and unique approach that has her Ladypreneurs on paths for great success. What You’ll Learn: How to Harness Your True Magic The Benefit of Understanding The Difference Between: What You Are Good At  Vs. What You Enjoy Doing The Beauty of Embracing the Laws of Attraction Tips to Practicing Meaningful Manifestation   Resources:  How to Save 17 Hours in Your Work Week as a Freelancer: http://avani.blog/systems or https://miriyala.lpages.co/systems-cheatsheet-optin/  Connect with Liz White Website: https://lizwhite.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizwhite.co/ Podcast:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/money-making-maven-by-liz-white/id1373756478?mt=2 Web Page: www.avanimiriyala.com/magic Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyal

When I started freelancing / consulting, I did everything! I took every job that came my way and thought that was the way to earn more money. I didn’t have a specialty or specific industry that I worked in. I did everything “design” related. Not only was it exhausting, but the pay wasn’t as rewarding as I had hoped. In this episode, I’m sharing the steps I took to find my freelance niche and start charging more for my skills and expertise. The riches are in the niches, my friend, and today’s the day you’re going to find yours!   In this episode you will learn: Why finding your niche as a freelancer is so important Why niching down means charging more The 3 step exercise to finding your niche References: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/niches   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Sabina Bharwani is the Founder & CEO of Hello World, a computer science enrichment program taught by software engineers, AI architects, data scientists and educators on a mission to equip and empower next generation innovators. We sit down to openly and honestly discuss her journey as she paves the road for the future of education and technology.   In this episode you will learn: How Sabina’s experience with Teach for America inspired her to become the Founder & CEO of Hello World The power of building your confidence and harnessing the power of your ‘Why’ Sabina’s unique approach to finding and retaining the best talent Recommended tools to continuously develop your product and evolve both personally and professionally References:   Sabina Bharwani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabina-bharwani-4318a918/ Hello World: http://www.helloworldstudio.org/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/impact   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – ca

With great ideas come great struggles and in today’s episode I dive deep into the good, the bad, and the awesome that comes with recognizing our ‘Upper Limits’ and advancing out of our comfort zone.   In this episode you will learn: What is an Upper Limit How we can identify our Upper Limit gremlins Tools to put to practice in order to breakthrough our Upper Limit barriers Ways to reframe the stories we tell ourselves And finally, how to level up and use good energy to propel us forward   Resources: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks link: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level-ebook/dp/B0026772QU   Marie Forleo article link: https://www.marieforleo.com/2010/08/upper-limit-problem/     Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/upperlimits   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Melissa and I chat all about her journey to entrepreneurship and how self-discovery played such a crucial role for her. We talk about why self-discovery is often overlooked and how we can get the courage to face the stories we’ve been telling ourselves. Melissa shares how she has been able to rewrite these stories for herself in order to chart her own path and live beyond the status quo. If you’re looking for a catalyst in order to level up in your life, this episode is for you!   In This Episode You Will Learn: Why the self-discovery journey is so important Tips and tools to use in order to start your self-discovery journey How to get closer to your passions and purpose   Resources: Melissa’s Website: https://www.mkhuis.com/ Diamond Block: https://diamondblockcreative.com/, Instagram: @itsmelissakay   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/self-discovery   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Boundaries are the limit or space between you and something else or someone else. What’s crazy is that some of us A-Player / Entrepreneur types have an extremely tough time maintaining strong boundaries. I definitely fall in that category. After having frustrated days and feeling burnt out or pulled in every direction, I needed it to stop. So, I decided to come up with a series of boundaries that I could implement in my business and life in order to protect my energy. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I came up with those boundaries and how you can too. I talk about how to define boundaries, establish them and maintain them (even if they’ve been obliterated).   In This Episode You Will Learn: Why boundaries are so important How to define and create boundaries for yourself What to do if a boundary has been crossed + how to re-establish it Resources:   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/boundaries   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wai

Richelle Ouellette runs an national event planning business called Alchemy Events and is currently working on a new book. The best thing about Richelle’s journey is how she stumbled into entrepreneurship and made things happen by hustling hard. In the episode, we talk what it takes to make your dream life a reality - and that isn’t as far off as you might think. Richelle shares tips on how to overcome massive hurdles, stay in your zone of genius, infuse your career with passion, and just start. At the end of the day, Richelle reminds us that it’s just about putting things out there and seeing what stick. Someone’s going to love your passion and work. Richelle drops so many knowledge bombs in this episode; I learned so much from her. In This Episode You Will Learn: The hustle that goes into entrepreneurship How to spend time on YOU in order to stay creative + sharp How to stay inside your zone of genius by outsourcing How to get over your fears and start working towards your dreams Resources: Richelle’s Blog

People say you can’t love your career and what you do I say BS. You can have a fulfilling and purposeful career if you allow yourself. It takes some digging in to find out what are the underlying problems are and how you can change it. In this episode I dig deep and get real on how You can change anything all you have to do is take the first step. I want you to know that your dream career is out there waiting for you to grab it up. You were meant for a life of greatness. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why looking inward can dial in on what the root of the issue is How looking outward can help you figure out what you have to do to make a change How to take Action Resources:   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/job   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Allison is the CEO of Empire Life and host of the Empire Life Podcast. She helps influencers and online businesses create authenticity while gearing them up for major success online. In this episode, we chat about what being an influencer means, what being an influencer does not mean, how to create authentic relationships online and how to build an heart-centered empire. In This Episode You Will Learn: What it means to be an influencer and how you can become one The difference between a “successful” influencer with an “unsuccessful” one How to create real and authentic relationships online How to build a truly connected tribe online   Resources:   Find Allison online: https://allisonramsey.co or on Instagram @allisonrmsy   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/influencer   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Seems like getting vulnerable has been a theme with my podcast lately! In this episode, I’m sharing a note I received from someone with all of you. This note was brutal, it hurt, and cut deep. But it was real and I want to share it with all of you. I am also sharing my response to this critic of mine. I want you to walk away with pep in your step and fire behind your dreams. Because no matter what people say, you know your true worth; you know what you were really meant for. This episode was inspired by a presentation made by entrepreneur Charlie Durso.  In This Episode You Will Learn: What this “critic” said to me in this burn note I received What to say to your worst critic How you too can defy the gremlins around (or inside) of you   Free Systems Cheatsheet: http://avani.blog/systems   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/worstcritic   Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

I thoroughly loved the knowledge bombs that Khrystle dropped throughout this podcast episode. She is passionate about helping busy people (like me!) rediscover balance in their lives. Not only do we chat about the theory and importance of balance, but Khrystle also shares tactics with us so that we can take action today. If you’ve been craving feeling centered, calm, and in control again… this episode is for you! In This Episode You Will Learn: Why balance is so important How to take step towards finding balance How to ground yourself and feel centered when the world around feels so chaotic   Resources:   Say hi to Khrystle: IG @khrystlerea, www.khrystlerea.com   Finding Balance PDF: https://www.khrystlerea.com/finding-balance   10 Days to a Calmer You PDF: https://www.khrystlerea.com/10-days-to-a-calmer-you   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/balance   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

I’m getting vulnerable with you guys in this episode and giving you an inside look at my mini meltdown 2 weeks ago. I’m sharing exactly how I got out of my slump, got down to business and closed $11k worth of client work in just one week. This episode is not just for consultants or freelancers, it’s for any entrepreneur that works with leads / list to get clients or customers. I’m sharing how I focus on value so that I barely have to sell when the time comes!   In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3 steps I used to close $11k in client work How to bring yourself out of the rut when you haven’t closed new clients in a few weeks How to reframe your thoughts around 5-figure weeks   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/hustle   Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

In this episode, I chat with Ryan Singh and one of the best heuristics he has that I dig is decision making and I mean BIG life changing decision. Ryan is one of the founders of Invoke Health. We go over his amazing story, how his plans took a crazy turn, and the ins and outs of decision making.   In This Episode You Will Learn: What to consider when making big life-changing decisions Actionable steps we can take when in the deciding process How to deal with anxiety around making the wrong decision Advice and resources for decision making in general   Resources:   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/decisions   Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Let’s talk about clients! This episode is for freelancers and consultants primarily...BUT, if you are an entrepreneur, have an MLM, or run any type of business, you are going to get a lot of value as well! I’m going to share what I do in my business to find the my dream clients + have a steady pipeline of work coming in! In This Episode You Will Learn: How to define your ideal client Figuring out where you ideal client hangs out How to engage with your clients Ways to craft your message Resources:   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/clientoutreach   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I sit down with Martha Barreda and talk to her about work from home tips and how she juggles a business and a job at the same time. Martha is in commercial real estate and runs her own business helping others on their self development journey. She has learned a lot about being effective while working from home in the past few years and she’s spilling all her secrets with us! Martha covers useful heuristics on the #WFH life and how she keeps it all together + avoids overwhelm. In This Episode You Will Learn: Work From Home do’s and don’ts How to stay productive and on task How to manage a job, side hustle, and the rest of your life gracefully How to keep balance and not get overwhelmed Resources:   Say hi to Martha: IG @marthaceebeegee, FB & IG @voloaustin   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/workfromhome   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Let’s talk about you losing creativity and how to get over that feeling of getting tapped out. Have you ever felt like you had a hard time with creativity and feeling uninspired? I have decided to get real with you in this episode and talk about what's been hitting me lately. I’m sharing how I was able to overcome it and start feeling creative again.   I go over how to find creativity and what it means to be creativity tapped out. I also give 6 tips to move past that feeling of paralyzed creativity and how to get back in that creativity mode.   In This Episode You Will Learn: What it means to be feeling creatively tapped out How feeling uninspired affected me The 20 Min Recalibration Exercise 6 tips to move past that crippling feeling of being uninspired Resources:   Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/creativity   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

In this episode I chat with Heaven Leigh, a brilliant coach whose mission is to help people manifest their divine wealth for a luxurious life and thriving business. We talk about manifestation, the law of attraction, the idea of limiting beliefs, and feminine and masculine energy including the difference and how both are amazing to have.   In This Episode You Will Learn: What manifestation is How you can apply manifestation in your life today The difference between feminine and masculine energy How to identify and work through limiting beliefs   Resources:   Freebie on preparing for Entrepreneurship and the Consulting Hustle: http://avani.blog/entrepreneurship   Connect with Heaven Leigh Instagram - @herdivinewealth Website - www.herdivinewealth.com   Wealth Expansion Retreat - https://www.herdivinewealth.com/retreat/   --   Web Page: http://avani.blog/manifestation   Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

Let’s talk about your life’s game plan. Do you have one? Sometimes it’s super overwhelming to create a game plan for what you want to accomplish in your life, especially if you’re someone who has huge, lofty goals! In this episode, I break it all down. I’m talking about how to put together a long term vision and then break it down into a 1 year, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily game plan. With this simple formula, you’ll be able to create daily actionable tasks for the various (impact, income, and personal) for your life of greatness!   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to create a long-term vision for the life you want to live A simple formula to break down big hairy audacious goals into simple daily action items How this formula can help you get closer to your dream life Resources:   Web Page: http://avani.blog/gameplan   Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can’t wait to hang out with you there!  

In this episode, I chat with Haley Burkhead, founder of the Profit Planner Lounge. This lady is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and I have been wanting to bring her onto the podcast for so long! During our chat, Haley goes over how she stays motivated, how she structures her days even when she has a master project going on, how to avoid getting burnt out, and even shares some of her favorite tips and tricks for productivity. We also talk about the SOA method and how this method can make an impact on your life even if you don't have a business.   Question Highlights: How do you stay motivated How do you structure your weeks / days? What are some time hacking tips you have? Where does your drive + grit come from? Tips to avoid feeling burnt out? Can you tell us about your Productivity Transformation Story? How does the SOA method look in action?   In This Episode You Will Learn: How to take inspired action Why taking care of yourself is important Steps to take so you don’t get burnt out How to apply the SOA