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Episode 11 | The Power of Habits with Kaitlin DeVore
The Power of Habits with Kaitlin DeVore
Free to Be Podcast | Episode 11
Today’s guest is my friend Kait from Hello It Girl and a girl after my own heart. After our deep conversations, over wine and great food in Paris, I knew I needed to share her knowledge and message with you.
On today’s episode, I’m excited to invite you to create your own definition of freedom and tap into what truly makes you feel authentic. It’s not about meeting someone else’s standards, it’s about knowing you are worthy exactly as you are in this moment.
Things we talk about in this episode:
The importance of habits and creating a daily routine that works for you
Kait’s breakdown and what it taught her about living
How Hello It Girl was born and the movement Kait is creating among women and young girls everywhere
Why fear can be present without allowing it to control your actions
Kait’s and I’s journey with comparisonitis when starting our business and not letting other’s definition of freedom influence ours
The power of creating habits and what that actually means
How to get started creating habits
Changing our beliefs are what is actually possible for us
Kait’s amazing practice to identify your priorities
Kaitlin DeVore
Kaitlin is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She is the founder of the brand hello it girl and is your go-to source for lifestyle inspo, self-care and chic mindset shifts. She is the expert in helping you design a life that feels aligned and helping you find, and step into your inner it girl.
CONNECT WITH KAIT
Facebook: facebook.com/kaitlindcoaching/
Instagram: instagram.com/kaitdgreat
Important links mentioned in this episode:
Light is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell
CONNECT WITH ME
Web: brandmerry.com
Instagram: @brandmerrycoaching
Facebook: @brandmerrycoaching
Biz Group: Authentic Brand Builders
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EP 10 | Food Rebels with Jodi Bullock
Food Rebels with Jodi Bullock
Free to Be Podcast | Episode 10
In today’s episode, I’m having a real and pretty raw conversation with my dear friend and former coach, Jodi Bullock. You’ll learn more about my relationship with food and the major changes Jodi supported me in making Fall 2017. I just knew to celebrate one year of feeling FREAKING AWESOME, I had to have her on to support all of you.
Jodi and I share the same passion for food AND what we are feeding our sons. I hope this episode inspires you to push back against tradition if it feels right for you and your family.
As with every episode on the podcast, it is my intention for you to feel empowered to make changes in your life leading you to freedom.
Speaking of freedom; hey did you like that segue?!
Roadmap to Freedom is now open for enrollment. We’re currently in Early Bird pricing which means you save $1,000 off the regular price of the program, but only until November 30.
Roadmap to Freedom is a 6-month transformational LIVE experience for the new and aspiring female entrepreneur ready to make money on her terms. It walks you through the four pillars to a thriving and profitable brand and business so you can start experiencing true time, financial and location freedom.
Wondering how to build a community? We cover that!
Not sure how to create content that converts? We cover that!
Want to understand and utilize the social media tools are your fingertips? We cover that!
Ready to master sales conversations? We cover that!
Interested in signing high-level clients and launching courses? We cover that!
In fact, there isn’t much that we don’t cover. Just have a look for yourself: brandmerry.com/freedom
Things we talk about in this episode:
• Jodi’s fertility issues and her story about bringing her baby into the world
• How to push back and question what you’ve been taught to lead a healthier life
• The food we are giving our children and what needs to stop
• Why Jodi is so passionate about teaching parents the importance of what we feed our kids
• What to do when you want to make diet changes but feel lost
• The real benefits of smoothies and juices (because we just can’t decide)
This is a super passionate episode and I can’t wait for you to dive in. Please note if you need to make shifts in your diet please consult Jodi or a registered professional.
JODI BULLOCK
Jodi Bullock is a holistic health coach and consultant who uses the energetics of food and the body to show you how to create the healthiest version of yourself and is working to create large-scale changes in how we look at the food system so that our next generations learn how to eat.
Join Jodi’s private community for more support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodrebels
CONNECT WITH JODI
Website: jodibullock.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jodi.bullock/
Facebook: facebook.com/Jodibullockrd/
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCVL0QfkZjBuMkVhH5s9zeew
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CONNECT WITH ME
Web: brandmerry.com
Instagram: @brandmerrycoaching
Facebook: @brandmerrycoaching
Biz Group: Authentic Brand Builders
LOVE THE FREE TO BE PODCAST?
I kinda secretly hoped you'd say yes! I love you right back lady and I'm so honored you tune in every week for massive inspiration. I've got a favor to ask. Would you be so kind as to leave a review of the podcast on iTunes (if you haven't already)? It means so much to me to read your reviews + it allows more people to get their hands on the amazing interviews and content. Let's spread the love, shall we? REVIEW ON ITUNES ↠
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EP 09 | Our BIG Announcement
Our BIG Announcement
Free to Be Podcast | Episode 09
In today’s episode, Ben and I are sharing our Big Announcement!
Have you ever made a decision that you JUST KNOW is going to change the trajectory of your life? That's what we've done and I can't wait to share it with you. I can’t give you many details, or I’d give it all away, so let’s dive in!
Things we talk about in this episode:
↠ Our next big step as a family of three
↠ Our biggest lesson to date in taking chances
↠ Why we are making this change NOW and not 5 years from now
↠ Future plans for The Free to Be Podcast
The doors are now open to my signature program Roadmap to Freedom. Roadmap to Freedom is my 6-month LIVE group program for the new female entrepreneur who is ready to launch an online business that allows her to make money on her own terms.
It's for the woman who is tired of just guessing at creating her profitable business and wants to seriously start making sh*t happen!
This program was designed to give you the COMPLETE roadmap, to remove the feeling of overwhelm and give you the support and accountability from someone who has been exactly where you are now so you can dig deeper than you could ever do on your own.
Learn more here: brandmerry.com/freedom
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CONNECT WITH ME
Web: brandmerry.com
Instagram: @brandmerrycoaching
Facebook: @brandmerrycoaching
Biz Group: Authentic Brand Builders
FOLLOW FREE TO BE ON INSTAGRAM: @freetobepodcast
LOVE THE FREE TO BE PODCAST?
I kinda secretly hoped you'd say yes! I love you right back lady and I'm so honored you tune in every week for massive inspiration. I've got a favor to ask. Would you be so kind as to leave a review of the podcast on iTunes (if you haven't already)? It means so much to me to read your reviews + it allows more people to get their hands on the amazing interviews and content. Let's spread the love, shall we? REVIEW ON ITUNES ↠
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Review by thepurposefulvet
“I love listening to Michelle and the people she brings into her podcast. It always leaves me feeling good, inspired and ready to move forward and take action. I find something new and inspiring in every episode and I'm always excited when a new episode drops. She is real, helpful and super relevant to anyone wanting to live their big dream and get down to the business of creating a life by design. Love it💕”
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Episode 08 | Defining Your Own Freedom with Kate Killoran
Defining Your Own Freedom
Free to Be Podcast | Episode 08
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kate Killoran about all things freedom. We’re getting deep into her own journey into entrepreneurship, one I think so many can relate to and her key takeaways in creating her own freedom.
Kate’s sharing a behind the scenes look at her own journey and sharing some of her favorite tips around automating her business. Not to mention you guys, her Golden Nugget on SEO is amazing, especially if you don’t have a current audience. It’s SO GOOD!
I’ve never heard this tip before and know it is going to be super valuable to all my entrepreneurs.
This week on the podcast I’m also sharing an exciting FREE training happening Tuesday, November 13 on Bringing Your Brand Story to Life: 4 Essential Steps to Follow for a Thriving Brand and Business.
Learn more and get signed up: brandmerry.com/novembermasterclass
Things we talk about in this episode:
• Kate’s super relatable journey from corporate life to creating her own business and the steps she took to get there.
• What it’s really like when you need a change every couple months and how to start saying YES to those small steps that will lead you to a bigger purpose.
• The reality around feeling guilty for pursuing your dreams and how Kate’s tried to get away from people pleasing in life and business.
• Why everyone’s story to entrepreneurship looks different and why that’s ok.
• How to handle when people don’t agree with your decisions.
• Kate’s favorite tips for automating her business and her clients.
We talk about a lot on this episode and there are so many little nuggets I can't wait for you to walk away with.
Kate Killoran
Kate Killoran is a growth strategist for female entrepreneurs and small business owners. She takes business' stories, visions, and energy, and creates unique growth strategies, utilizing SEO, Google Ads, and Pinterest Ads, to cater to your audience with today's authenticity-driven world in mind. When you find yourself overwhelmed, and need that one-stop resource to grow your brand - Kate's it.
Kate is also the founder of the Build Your VA Resume Course, a 4-week online skill and confidence building course created to better serve the entrepreneur community. This how-to DIY course is available beginning on December 1st of this year. Registration doors open + early bird pricing officially begins on November 15.
Grab Kate’s Top 3 SEO Tips Freebie: katekilloran.com/top-3-seo-tips
CONNECT WITH KATE
Website: katekilloran.com
Instagram: .instagram.comkate.killoran
Facebook: facebook.com/katelouisekilloran
Pinterest: pinterest.com/katelouisekilloran
CONNECT WITH ME
Web: brandmerry.com
Instagram: @brandmerrycoaching
Facebook: @brandmerrycoaching
Biz Group: Authentic Brand Builders
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FOLLOW FREE TO BE ON INSTAGRAM
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Episode 07 | Following the Excitement with Kelly Marcyniuk
Episode 07 | Following the Excitement with Kelly Marcyniuk
Free to Be Podcast | Episode 07
Today's episode is another guest expert and man do this girl and I have some stories.
Kelly is your go-to Freedom Life Stylist and the founder of The Freedom Babe. Kelly believes in traveling as often as possible, great wine, and living a life that feels totally free.
Kelly and I met for the first time in Paris as part of our mastermind and had so much fun. We share many of the same beliefs and values in life, including travel, and on today's podcast, Kelly and I are chatting about Following the Excitement and how when you do that you can create a truly FREE life.
Things we talk about in this episode:
• Following the excitement and not settling for "just enough" or "the should's" because of outside expectations.
• How Kelly turned down, what she thought would be her career and more schooling to start her own business.
• How to trust yourself and move through those scary decisions with full belief in your ability to succeed.
• How to follow the passion and leap, even when it's scary, and how it pays off in creating the freedom lifestyle.
TODAY'S GUEST
Kelly Marcyniuk is your go-to Freedom Life Stylist. She is the founder of The Freedom Babe where she supports women in creating freedom-filled lives and businesses on their own terms. She's also the host of The Freedom Babe Podcast where she chats with entrepreneurs and influencers about the freedom lifestyles they've created for themselves, and how they did it. Kelly believes in traveling as often as possible, great wine, and living a life that feels totally free.
CONNECT WITH kelly
Website: www.thefreedombabe.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreedombabe
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefreedombabe
CONNECT WITH ME
Web: brandmerry.com
Instagram: @brandmerrycoaching
Facebook: @brandmerrycoaching
Biz Group: Authentic Brand Builders
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LOVE THE FREE TO BE PODCAST?
I kinda secretly hoped you'd say yes! I love you right back lady and I'm so honored you tune in every week for massive inspiration. I've got a favor to ask. Would you be so kind as to leave a review of the podcast on iTunes (if you haven't already)? It means so much to me to read your reviews + it allows more people to get their hands on the amazing interviews and content. Let's spread the love, shall we? REVIEW ON ITUNES ↠
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Free to Be Podcast - Inspiring and Relatable by JustWayTooBoss
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