What do you need to sustain you? In today’s Lead with Love episode, we explore vulnerability, sustainability, and how building an anti-hustle business takes practice. We also talk about the value of prioritizing in-person connections to build your community even if you have a full schedule. 

In today’s conversation, I get cozy with Nikki Groom who is on a mission to help rising women leaders recognize their worthiness, own their power, and amplify their impact - without checking their integrity at the door.

Nikki is the author of A Power of Your Own: How to Ignite Your Potential, Uncover Your Purpose, and Blaze Your Own Trail in Life and Business. She’s also a business, brand and marketing strategist, the creator of the Movement Makers Mastermind, the host of the Movement Makers podcast (which I’ve had the honor of being on as a guest - I’ll link to it in the show notes at jadahsellner.com/podcast), and the Founder of The 100 Stories Worth Telling Project, and acts as an adviser for social entrepreneurs and enterprises. 

What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!):

:: How you can prioritize making in-person connections to build your community even with a full schedule

:: Thoughts on the vulnerability and what it takes to truly let people into your life

:: A closer look at Chapter 5, Reclaiming Your Time and Energy, and how Nikki implemented these strategies and concepts into her own business 

::  What Nikki is being mindful of right now and how she is putting herself in the center of what Leading with Love means to her [34:19]

You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/podcast

I’m excited to celebrate She Builds has been out in the wild for over a year! This book is the perfect companion to guide you into the New Year and carve out time and space to think, dream, and clarify your next-level vision. You can grab your copy at shebuilds.com, your favorite bookstore, or your local library. And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. And if the book inspired you, leave a review at shebuilds.com/review to spread the love. 

And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. Take 5 minutes to leave a review at shebuilds.com/review to inspire others to build an anti-hustle business and life. 

This week, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes peak of my book being out in the world for one year. In this Lead with Love podcast episode, you’ll hear a fun conversation with one of my closest friends Nikki Elledge Brown where I share the lessons I learned and what “enough” really means to me. 

Nikki is a mom of three known online for her practical teaching style and refreshingly honest reflections on the realities of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She's a speaker, teacher, author, and mentor who quickly built a name (+ highly profitable business) for herself by helping service-based business owners communicate with clarity and confidence through her first online program, A Course About Copy®.

Nikki launched the Naptime Empires® podcast (soon to be book!) for entrepreneurial moms chasing big dreams and tiny humans. You can find her most recent musings in her audio-note-style On Her Terms podcast or over at nikkielledgebrown.com

What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!):

:: How a co-working session with Nikki led to the recording of this episode and the intention we both have by sharing my book lessons and reflections

::  A few of the highlights from my first year of being a solo published author and how my goals and pace with this book differ from those of other authors

::  The feedback I’m getting on what has resonated the most with people who read She Builds

::  What I have done to establish a sustainable pace when bringing She Builds to the world and a closer look at my quarterly planning process that I share in the book 

::  A sneak peek at what’s on the horizon for me in 2024 and how I plan to grow the She Builds Collective, all while ensuring it remains a cozy and intimate space for everyone who joins

You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_201

Grab a copy of She Builds: shebuilds.com or shebuilds.com/audible 

Learn more about The Collective: jadahsellner.com/collective

If you’ve felt overcommitted and struggled with procrastination and perfectionism, then this episode is for you. You’ll be reminded of why it’s important to say no, so you have the space to rest. You’ll also learn tips for identifying the warning signs of when things around you start to become frenetic, to avoid chaos and stress. 

In today’s Lead with Love conversation, I get cozy with Michelle Courtney Berry who is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, wellness coach, workplace trainer, keynote speaker, outdoor fitness leader, and author of Keeping Calm in Chaos. She helps busy, overtasked visionary leaders mindfully de-stress so they can truly enjoy success. www.michellecourtneyberry.com 

She has also opened for and shared stages with Dr. Maya Angelou, Howard Zinn, Mos Def, Amiri Baraka, and The Dalai Lama. 

What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!):

:: The key lessons and takeaways that Michelle captured as a beta reader of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life

:: How the She Builds Revenue Map really helped her stay on course with her work (and how you can implement this exercise, too)

:: Why so many of us often overcomplicate and/or overcommit to things, and why it’s perfectly ok to say ‘no’

:: Why it’s important to allow ourselves to rest, not quit

:: Tips for identifying the warning signs of when things around you start to become frenetic, to avoid chaos and stress

:: Michelle’s experiences sharing the stage with icons (including Maya Angelou!) and the ways that doing this grew her bravery and belief in herself 

You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/podcast

My book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life is the perfect companion to guide you into the New Year and carve out time and space to think, dream, and clarify your next-level vision. You can grab your copy at shebuilds.com where I link to all of your favorite booksellers. And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. And if the book inspired you, leave a review to spread the love.