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Create Your Purpose®
by Quinn Tempest
Business strategy for solo and small business owners who want to grow intentionally — not just bigger, but better.Hosted by Quinn Tempest, business and brand strategist and founder of Create Your Purpose®, this feed is a mix of solo insights, conversations, roundtables, and trainings built around one core idea: your why has to lead your what. When it does, everything else gets simpler.
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Un-complicate Your Business: A Conversation with Laura Sinclair
This episode is a recording of Un-complicate Your Business, a free roundtable I co-hosted with Laura Sinclair, founder of This Mother Means Business. We got into why business doesn't have to be as hard as we make it — and the very specific ways we make it harder anyway. Paralysis dressed up as...
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The Cost of Saying "Yes" in Business [Purpose Circle Replay]
This episode is a recording of the very first Purpose Circle: a small, live conversation I'm hosting (planning quarterly) for entrepreneurs who want to circle deeper into the patterns shaping how we run our businesses. We jumped right in with introductions and a "yes I regret" round, then…
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From Frazzled → Focused: A Strategic Reset for Solo Business Owners
If your business has been feeling like a spaghetti mess — reactive, stretched thin, or just plain unsustainable — this special training / working session is for you. In it, I walk you through the Frazzled → Focused Continuum to help you pinpoint where you are right now, normalize the ups and…
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The Mother Load: Balancing What You Carry — in Life AND Business
If you've been feeling stretched thin or like you're carrying two full-time jobs at once — life and business — this conversation is for you. In this roundtable, Quinn Tempest, Parijat Deshpande, and Karen Ozeri unpack the invisible load women hold behind the scenes: the mental load, identity…
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When Referrals Dry Up: Rebuilding Steady Client Flow in a Changing Market
If your inbox has gone quiet and you're wondering what changed—this conversation is for you. In this joint roundtable, Quinn Tempest and Sarah Masci unpack why so many service providers are facing slower seasons right now (hint: it's not just you), and how to build steady client flow through…
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From Frazzled → Focused: A Strategic Reset for Purposeful Growth
From Frazzled to Focused: A Strategic Reset for Solopreneurs If your business has been feeling like a spaghetti mess — reactive, stretched thin, or just plain unsustainable — this special training is for you. In it, I walk you through the Frazzled → Focused Continuum to help you pinpoint where…
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Rethinking Online Business: What's *Actually* Working in 2025
A recording of a live business roundtable discussion with business & sales strategists Quinn Tempest + Megan Smyth about what's no longer working online—and the values-driven strategies that are getting results in 2025. Topics include: Why so many entrepreneurs are feeling the slowdown—and what's...
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Bring Fun & Fulfillment Back to your Business
A recording of a purposeful business roundtable I co-hosted with brand strategist Annie Franceschi. Listen for a candid conversation about what it *really* takes to build a business that supports you—not just your bottom line. Topics covered included: redefining success, no-meeting Mondays,...
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Priority Planning Workshop Replay -4/30/25
Listen along and chart out your next 90 days of actions to grow your business sustainably. You can easily follow along with my Priority Planner - print it out or have a document open to type down ideas in! Want more support on the regular? Join my Create Your Purpose® Collective to get strategic...
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From Frazzled to Focused in your Solo Business [Free Training]
Stuck in overwhelm, but ready to grow your business? On April 9th, I led this free training for 50+ solopreneurs, and it's now available for listening! In this session, you'll learn how to break free from burnout, ditch the "throw spaghetti" strategy to business growth, and refocus your energy…
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10 Women Share How they're Growing Purposeful Businesses
Business feel slow lately? You're not alone 💜 Come inside my Create Your Purpose Collective for a special discussion about how real-world women entrepreneurs are scoring more clients without sacrifing their values, well-being, or sense of purpose. Plus, hear about the changes our Collective...
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Planning for a Purposeful 2023 (+ My 3 Rituals!)
Working IN your business helps you survive, but working ON your business helps you *thrive.* To protect your big ideas and move them forward, you have to build guardrails: simple rituals and habits to help you prioritize what you work on, plan ahead, and take strategic action. Listen to this...
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My 2023 Word of the Year
It's that time of year w hen everyone on social media declares their "Word of the Year." Is it just a trend or does it have the power to change the trajectory of your business (& your life)? Tune in to hear how my own "Word of the Year" helped me shift my entire business model, develop a new (&...
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Is Instagram Worth it Anymore?
There is an elephant in the room we need to discuss: Instagram! Is it worth staying on this platform anymore? Can you actually see biz results from it? Or should you give up and head over to TikTok? I answer all these questions and more in this episode where you'll hear my "hot take" on Instagram...
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Komal Shah's Pilgrimage to Purpose
[From the archive] This conversation was the 3rd-ever episode of this podcast! That's why I'm bringing it back so you can hear from the ever-inspiring Komal Shah - education consultant, author, and longtime Create Your Purpose Collective member! Tune in to hear the full story of how - while on a...
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When Business Meets Baby with Kate Rosenow
Tomorrow is a big day: my due date!! Whether bébé has arrived yet or not, I think this topic will help those of you who are considering starting a family or already navigating motherhood & entrepreneurship. If motherhood is NOT part of your journey, I honestly still think you'll get so much out…
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The Anti-Purpose Marketing Myth That Must Die!
What a dramatic title, huh?! But this topic seriously gets me riled up! "Consistency" in marketing is often equated with how often you post/email/create content, but it's also a recipe for BURN OUT! What's the alternative, you wonder? Tune into this episode to hear it! You'll get my candid…
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Crush your Money Goals with Bernadette Joy
Does even thinking about your biz bank account make your knees quake? You're not alone! Getting familiar with your numbers can help you take big leaps forward as an entrepreneur. That's why I invited Bernadette Joy, debt-free money coach, to talk about how you can move towards financial...
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Responding & Reacting to Failure in Business with Laura Kelly
Get ready to channel your inner cheerleader! Laura Kelly is a confidence coach who brings some pep to the podcast that I wasn't even prepared for (but delighted nonetheless). Listen to hear about the time she launched a brand new offering in her business only to "fall flat on my face, not once…
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How to Sell More without Selling Out with Erika Tebbens
We're in a season of talking marketing & sales on the podcast - those tactical things you can do this fall to build momentum & drive REAL results by the end of the year. So, I invited Erika Tebbens - an expert on sleaze-free sales - to share actionable tips along with her insights on the more...
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The 5 Stages of Business, Explained!
You didn't start your own biz to feel overwhelmed & joy-less. You wanted to feel LIT UP by your work! Let me introduce you to something that will make it EASIER to know *exactly what to focus on* (& invite back in your sparkle): The 5 Stages of Business. Are you a Curious Carole? Or a Scaling…
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Bed-bound & Building a Business with Lisa Spring
3 years ago, Lisa Spring suddenly became severely disabled. While grieving the loss of her vocation, she found herself questioning how she could possibly "create her purpose" while relegated to bed. Lisa and I talk frankly about the dark days of her illness (and how Spotify playlists got her...
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A Brave Conversation about Race with Bryana Clover
From a young age, Bryana was aware of often being the only Black person in predominantly white communities. That sparkled her passion to help organizations & individuals create BRAVE spaces to have tough conversations about race, and this purpose has driven her business decisions ever since. This...
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The Big Business Idea I Let Go Of
Way back when this was a lil' baby podcast with a small group of listeners, I released this solo episode about the travel magazine idea I thought would become my entire business. That is UNTIL I let that idea die... So, I decided to dust off this audio from the archive to share it with more of…
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Purpose-ify your Website & Copy with Krista Walsh
Anyone who has ever DIY'ed their website knows it's wayyyy more than just a website. It's your purpose brought to life, and as Krista Walsh - copywriter & strategist - says, it can also be your primary sales tool. That is, If you do it purposefully! We dive into all things messaging, website, &...
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Systems Over Stress with Ashley Hogrebe
Do you often feel unorganized in your business, "all over the place," and like you're spending a lot of time on things that don't actually move the needle? Meet Ashley Hogrebe, your new systems savior! As founder of Do the Damn Thing, she helps neurodivergent online business owners get…
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Profit on Purpose 💰✨ [Masterclass]
Couldn't make my masterclass live or prefer to listen? Catch the audio of the recording here! If you're ready to grow your bottom line *without* burning out and while staying connected to WHY you started your business in the first place, this one's for you. After listening, you'll be able to 📍...
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I'm Pregnant! (& How I Shifted my Business to Prepare)
I've made some big shifts in my business to get ready to start a family, so I decided, why not open up about it (and my pregnancy itself so far) to help any other biz owners who may be interested?! Enter: the pregnancy episode... Tune in to hear how my journey to baby started 5 years ago, the...
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From Employee to Entrepreneur with Danielle R. Harris
Danielle R. Harris has wanted to create something of her own since 2014, but didn't know what that looked like until 2020 when she started taking her first steps forward to become an entrepreneur. If you're currently building up a side hustle or thinking of leaving your 9-5, or are even in the...
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The Journey to the Doodle Bus 🚌
Are you ready for a magical mystery tour of entrepreneurship, filled with twists & turns and an artsy school bus complete with a full-size bathtub?! Buckle up to hear from Nikki May, artist & designer, who is packing up to move into a school-bus-turned-tiny-house-on-wheels to live, work, create,...
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5 Instagram Content Types & Formats that Work in 2022
Boy, has the Instagram content landscape changed! Tune into this tip-filled episode to dive into 5 types & formats that work in 2022. You'll learn how to show up with more confidence, create content that *actually* gets engagement, and learn why consistency on the Gram does not have burn you out....
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Craft the Good Life with Alison Sullivan
Alison Sullivan has been on a JOURNEY the past few years. From a high school math teacher to stay-at-home mom to craft YouTuber, she suddenly found herself thrust into entrepreneurship. Born from her innate drive to teach others, she founded Tumbler Maker Academy, where she helps creatives make...
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The Art of Entrepreneurship with Connie Solera
Connie Solera is an artist, teacher, writer, and one of my first-ever clients (and fave people)! I invited her into my living room for an intimate conversation on how she approaches growing her business like a work of art: with experimentation, creativity, and trust. She shares how that led her…
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Happy 1st Birthday, Podcast!
As a recovering perfectionist, starting a podcast *could* have become a big, looming monster that overwhelmed me before I even began. So, I decided not to let it! To celebrate 1 year of this podcast, listen into this casual solo episode to see how I went from recording my first episode on the lip...
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Breathe Like a Badass with Hannah Jane Thompson
Entrepreneurship often feels like yoga, therapy, a bootcamp, and an emotional rollercoaster all rolled up into one! That's why I invited Hannah Jane Thompson - inner critic + meditation coach (and color-loving wizardess of words) - to share how mindfulness can help entrepreneurs better navigate...
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Overcome Analysis Paralysis with Dr. Lauren Cook
Does making decisions in your business feel like you boarded The Struggle Bus? Dr. Lauren Cook is here to help you move forward! A trained therapist, career coach, and speaker, I sat down to chat with her and unpack a problem all entrepreneurs face: analysis paralysis. If you're struggling to...
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My 3 Business Planning Rituals
Working IN your business helps you survive. Working ON your business helps you *thrive.* To protect your big ideas and move them forward, you have to build guardrails: simple rituals and habits to help you prioritize what you work on, plan ahead, and take strategic action. Listen to this episode...
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Navigating Energy, Boundaries, and Growth with Natasha Samuel
@shinewithnatasha is an expert on all things Instagram, but she's also full of wisdom on how to honor your energy, capacity, and boundaries while growing your business. In fact, Natasha has navigated these things better than anyone I know even during a viral growth spurt in her own business over...
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Permission Slip to Confidence with Jess Ekstrom
Jess Ekstrom is an entrepreneur I hugely admire, not just for her successes but for *HOW* she runs her business with so much integrity... and joy! Listen to hear how her purpose has evolved, from founding Headbands of Hope to give children with cancer confidence to her new ventures helping women...
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The Story of How I Became an Entrepreneur
It's story time! Snuggle up, brew a cuppa, and get cozy because today I'm going to tell you the story of how I became an entrepreneur. I hope my story inspires you to reflect on your own, because as Steve Jobs said, "We can't connect the dots looking forward. We can only connect them looking...
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Building Online Communities with Purpose with Sophie Bujold
In this episode, I'm chatting with Sophie Bujold, the Queen of Community @ Cliqueworthy, where she consults on community design for creative businesses. Sophie was a driving force behind my Create Your Purpose Collective community strategy way before it even existed in 2018! Listen to learn why…
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The Audacity of Purpose with Kira Lamb
Meet Kira Lamb, a Classical Pilates Teacher, former professional dancer. She is also a Black woman who - as she put it - had a "cult-like" upbringing. In our conversation, she reveals the pivotal moment she chose to leave and the audacity that has led her to create her purpose - in and out of her...
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4 Tips for your First Solo Business Retreat
How often do you pause to work ON your business and to steer it in the direction you want it to go? It's not easy! So many of us are busy working "in" our business, and that's why solo business retreats can be SO powerful. Listen to this solo episode to hear my experience on my own retreats, 4…
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Ads aren't so Scary (or Slimy) with Luan Jardine
What if you saw ads for your business as a powerful method to help you create your purpose instead of something scary & slimy? I chat with Luan Jardine, my personal ads strategist, about her recent shift in her business and how you can get started with ads in a slime-free way! Show Notes:...
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Slay your Schedule with Ease with Liz Landeen
Do you struggle to manage your time & to-do's? Liz Landeen is here to help you slay your schedule! Hear her tips for creating a stress-free scheduling system, ways to turn a plan into action, and questions to ask yourself to focus on what matters most as 2022 approaches.
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A Beautiful Plant Metaphor for Entrepreneurs
In the middle of a brutal Arizona summer, I discovered the most beautiful metaphor for entrepreneurship. If you're feeling stuck in your business right now, listen to this to learn why star jasmine will give you permission to be exactly where you are. Show Notes:...
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Elisabetta Stands for Girls
After her time in the PeaceCorps, Elisabetta founded Kurandza, a non-profit that gives girls in Mozambique access to education. I chat with her to uncover or origin story, how she runs a non-profit in Africa from California, and what #IStandforGirls truly means. Show Notes:...
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Connecting the Dots as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur with Laura Neff
We all want to find purpose in our lives. Perhaps you are at a crossroads right now, stuck in the same spot and unsure what to do next. If you are feeling exactly this way, then this episode is just for you. In today's episode I would like to introduce you all to Laura Neff. She is a brand...
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The Mason Jar Burnout Philosophy
I'll never forget the lesson my 8th grade teacher taught me with a few simple items: a mason jar, two sizes of potatoes, and rice. Want to find out what the Mason Jar Burnout Philosophy is and how you can apply it to your business (and your entire life?) l38kix3ylv7vlLTqo9k0 • • • • • 📝 Show...
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Practical (Business) Magic with Marisa Mohi
Do you believe in magic? Marisa Mohi - writer, creative coach, and tarot card reader - does! Although Marisa may be a bit "woo-woo," she's also *super* grounded in reality... and I lover her for it! Listen to this interview to find out how Marisa navigated quitting her job right before the…
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Business strategy for solo and small business owners who want to grow intentionally — not just bigger, but better.Hosted by Quinn Tempest, business and brand strategist and founder of Create Your Purpose®, this feed is a mix of solo insights, conversations, roundtables, and trainings built around one core idea: your why has to lead your what. When it does, everything else gets simpler.
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Business strategy for solo and small business owners who want to grow intentionally — not just bigger, but better.Hosted by Quinn Tempest, business and brand strategist and founder of Create Your Purpose®, this feed is a mix of solo insights, conversations, roundtables, and trainings built around...
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