This week, Nichole shares compelling insights from 'Brag Better' by Meredith Fineman. She highlights the struggle many, especially women, face with promoting their accomplishments.

Nichole shares the importance of reclaiming the term 'bragging' in a positive light. as well as shares how the book encourages readers to be loud, proud, and strategic about their achievements to serve themselves and others better.

Stay tuned as we explore how to overcome imposter syndrome and the barriers to self-promotion.

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Are you scrolling newsfeeds and social feeds all day? Coming up with idea after idea just to sit on them and never take action? Yeah, us too!

In this episode, Nichole discusses the common struggle of taking action on business and personal goals. She emphasizes the importance of clear goals, breaking tasks into manageable steps, setting deadlines, eliminating distractions, and seeking support.

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The dynamic duo is BACK!

This week, Frannie and Nichole chat about Ampersand Studios' unique approach to brand photography. From initial surveys and pre-production planning to the final editing stages, they discuss how they tailor photoshoots to meet each client's brand.

The episode also touches on their experience as wedding photographers, how that background influenced their current methodologies, and tips for fellow photographers on streamlining their processes.

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In this episode, Nichole is joined by leadership coach Lisa Desilet where the two discuss the strong connection between leadership and parenting, the broad influence of leaders, and transitioning from an employee to a leadership mindset. Lisa shares her transformation from a third-grade teacher to a leadership and business coach emphasizing nutrition and wellness.

The conversation covers key aspects of growing a small business, such as hiring, managing teams, and aligning with business values, while underscoring the importance of personal well-being. Lisa also talks about her online community, She Leads Well, her presence on Instagram (@LisaDesilet), and her upcoming podcast launch in July.

Tune in for practical advice and deep insights into leadership, personal development, and business growth.

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This week, Frannie is diving head-first into strategies for simplifying content creation for small business owners. She calls out common struggles like maintaining consistency on social media amidst busy schedules and highlights the benefits of using content formulas.

Frannie dishes out all the actionable tips, such as analyzing top-performing content, leveraging daily activities for behind-the-scenes footage, and drawing inspiration from favorite accounts.

Need encouragement using a balanced social media approach with engaging formulas and quality content to drive customer engagement effectively? This episode full of practical advice and mindset shifts to streamline your social media strategy is JUST FOR YOU!

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Let's face it, getting back into the groove of things is not as simple as just hitting the record button again. When you're on the wild ride of entrepreneurship and adapting to changes, you may need to put a few things on pause/

We put together a 10-step guide to restarting anything you’ve hit pause on:

1. **Reflect on Why You Stopped**: Figure out what made you stop in the first place so you don’t trip over the same hurdles.

2. **Set Clear Goals**: Use those good old SMART goals to keep your comeback on track.

3. **Start Small**: Don’t go overboard. Begin with bite-sized tasks that you can actually manage.

4. **Create a Plan**: Map out your steps to hit those goals.

5. **Seek Support**: Make sure you’ve got a cheer squad or some extra hands to help out.

6. **Stay Flexible**: Be ready to roll with the punches because things never go perfectly.

7. **Celebrate Progress**: High-five yourself for every little win.

8. **Learn from Setbacks**: Use hiccups as stepping stones to get better.

9. **Stay Consistent**: Keep at it regularly to build momentum.

10. **Embrace a Growth Mindset**: Forgive yourself for the break, and come back with a fresh, positive attitude.

Don't forget that taking a break can help you return with a new perspective. Forgive yourself for needing a break and hit the reset button with renewed energy and a clear plan.

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This week, Courtney is taking over! She's talking about her new favorite book, The Book of Beautiful Questions, The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and how asking the right questions can change how you lead and manage your team!

If you've ever felt like you were the human Google of your team, hit a creative block or felt like you were just absolutely failing at leading and managing your team, then this episode is perfect for you!

We'll dive into the in's and out's of asking questions and the power they can have on making decisions and leading your team!

Mentioned in this episode:
The Book of Beautiful Questions
Something Businessy Episode 18 with Todd Henry

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This week, we're sitting down with Meagan Allers, head of community and partnerships from Marco Polo. Meagan talks about the power of connecting through the app and her favorite stories of how people worldwide use it to strengthen relationships.

In a time when we're increasingly feeling alone, Marco Polo is doing its part to eradicate loneliness by creating a space for people to share thoughts, see their loved ones, and keep communication flowing despite distance.

If you're not using Marco Polo, you should!
Listeners can also enjoy 2-months of Marco Polo Plus by using this link: https://marcopolo.me/give-plus/ampersandstudios

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