Her First 3 Years - A podcast for women entrepreneurs

***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on figuring out your next step for your business vision. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it helps you rethink the direction you want to go forward.***The original episode 89:If you’ve ever wondered how to make your content feel more human and memorable, this episode will show you why storytelling in business matters more than perfect marketing ever will.How can you connect deeper with your audience?You know…make them feel seen and like your message is THE one they’ve been waiting to hear? In this marketing podcast episode we’re talking about why the real moments you live stand out so much more than the perfect reel you’ve tried to edit ten times.We talk about what is storytelling in business…the kind that REALLY works and sounds like a human. Mariela De La Mora shares how one story helped her connect to millions and how she helps clients to do the same. (It's also how we connected!)If you’ve been trying to figure out how to build a personal brand without sounding like everyone else, this conversation will give you a more honest and sustainable way in. It's all about creating a much stronger relationship between you, your personal brand and your people. In this marketing podcast episode:Business storytelling made easy starts with imperfect momentsHow to build a personal brand people remember (and don’t scroll past)What is attraction content, trust-building content, and conversion content?Why storytelling for social media looks different after 2025 Ways to find safety in sharing your voice & being vulnerableListen for…a reminder that your story, that true one, is what matters. It doesn’t have to be huge or dramatic, just something that connects. That’s how you build a personal brand that gets saved, shared and loved for years! About the GuestMariela De La Mora is a leadership and business coach who helps people turn their lived experiences into stronger brand messaging and content that actually sticks. Her work is especially powerful for women, marginalized voices, and business owners who know they have something meaningful to say but need support expressing it.🔗 Connect with MarielaWebsite: https://marieladelamora.com/Instagram: @maria.delamoraListen to her podcast: Cycle Breakers & Money MakersGet her 6 Figure Storytelling Bundle HereNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Find Your Voice (ep 67)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Failure is just part of being an entrepreneur...the trick is to get really good at it. You can’t grow, scale or learn if you don’t fail almost monthly, if not weekly…sometimes daily. Of course, that doesn’t make it feel any easier to overcome. This mini episode is here to help you deal with the frustration, the shame, anger or the doubt that you might be feeling around a current or future project in your business that didn't go well...or that you're worried might fall apart.It is VERY normal, we have all been there...but YES we can make it a little easier. Listen for faster ways to bounce back faster after failure and stop the negative spiral that usually follows and keeps you down.  ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. Listen to Next: My Failed Fitness Influencer EraRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

What really happens after you quit your job to start a business? Alex McCarthy shares the messy, unexpected middle between leaving the “safe” path and building a business — and life — that actually fits YOU.Everyone loves the entrepreneur story of "I quit my job to start a business" but not everyone shares the emotional journey that comes with becoming an entrepreneur. Here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: sometimes you leave the wrong path before you know exactly what the right one looks like.That’s what happened to Alex McCarthy.After a career in export sales — including her claim to fame of selling over a million pounds of green bananas (love that!) — Alex knew the path she was on wasn’t the one she wanted long-term. So she left, bought a one-way ticket to Asia and started figuring out what she actually wanted work and life to look like.What came next wasn’t a perfectly packaged entrepreneur story.It was travel. Meeting digital nomads. Using her existing network. Pitching herself before she felt completely ready. A former employer unexpectedly becoming her first client. And eventually turning down the opportunity to return to her old job WITH A PROMOTION, because she wanted to gives this whole entrepreneurship thing a try!We get into the reality of your first year of business, finding those first clients, making decisions without knowing exactly where they’ll lead, and building a business around your lifestyle instead of creating another job you eventually want to escape from.In this female entrepreneur podcast episode:What actually happens after you quit your job to start a business — especially when you don’t have the perfect planHow Alex found her first client by using the network she already hadThe less glamorous reality of navigating your first year of businessWhy Alex batched an entire year of podcast episodes while pregnant to stay visible without needing to constantly show up onlineHow to start building a business around your lifestyle, values and version of successListen for...a reminder that you don’t have to know exactly where your business is going to go before you start, pivot or scale. And more importantly: if you're leaving a career because it doesn't fit the life you want, don't automatically build yourself a business that doesn't fit either.About the Guest:Alex McCarthy is a business coach and podcast host of My Kind of Business, where she helps solo business owners and small teams build businesses that fit their lives — not the other way around.Her approach is rooted in freedom, creativity and a personal definition of success — especially useful when you’re in those first few years of business and everyone else’s version of “making it” starts to cloud out what YOU want. Connect with Alex McCarthyWebsite: https://www.alexmccarthycoaching.com/Podcast: My Kind of BusinessNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: The Biggest Mind F*ck of My Life | Leaving My Job to Start a Business (ep 25)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If selling has ever made you think “Ugh, not again”, this episode will change everything! It's all about how to sell without being pushy...a way that actually feels good!Sales strategist Nikki Rausch, founder of Sales Maven, breaks down how to sell more without being pushy and how women entrepreneurs can approach sales in a way that feels natural, respectful, and genuinely human. If traditional sales tactics, hard pitching, and “bro marketing” have never felt like you, Nikki's approach to sales for women offers a different way forward:conversations instead of pressure, curiosity instead of convincing, and invitations instead of manipulation...this is ethical selling.Sales isn’t something you do to someone - it’s something you do with someone.In this sales tips for entrepreneurs podcast episode:Sales isn't something you do to someone - it's something you do with them.The episode's biggest reframe is to think of sales as a conversation rather than an attempt to convince someone to buy. More invitation, more sales without pressure. Your job isn't to convince someone to buy from you.If you're trying to convince someone, you've probably already moved into the wrong dynamic. Instead, determine whether there's a genuine fit.Permission changes the entire sales interaction.Before presenting an offer, you should have permission to put that offer in front of the person. This helps prevent the interaction from feeling intrusive or manipulative. It's conversational selling that feels good for both parties.Create curiosity instead of dumping information on people.Nikki identifies curiosity as the second step in her Selling Staircase. The goal is to make someone think, “What is that? Tell me more.” When you do that, you're following a more authentic selling style. Adapt your communication to the person.Nikki explains that she doesn't give exactly the same presentation to everyone. She adjusts her message according to the person in front of her, including their motivational drivers...again it's about conversational selling.Listen for...guidance to make selling feel better. Because whether you're new to entrepreneurship, an experienced business owner, or simply trying to figure out how to sell without being salesy, this conversation gives you a more human approach to selling.About the Guest:Nikki Rausch is a sales strategist, speaker, and founder of Sales Maven.With more than 25 years of sales experience and over a decade as a business owner, she teaches service-based entrepreneurs how to have confident sales conversations that lead to yeses, without feeling pushy or fake.As a Master Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Nikki focuses on the language and communication behind selling. Her approach is rooted in building rapport, recognizing buying signals, and guiding conversations in a way that feels natural for both you and the client.Connect with Nikki RauschWebsite: https://yoursalesmaven.com/Podcast: Sales Maven PodcastNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: How to Sell Soulfully and Find Your Niche (ep 32)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on figuring out your next step for your business vision. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it helps you rethink the direction you want to go forward.***The original episode 96:Building a brand that stands out online isn’t easy, but here’s an entrepreneur who’s done it for 16 years. Learn her marketing and branding secrets. Start shaping a message, business, and founder story that actually feel like yours. Most entrepreneurs spend years trying to figure out marketing and branding...and many times? It's following someone else's playbook instead of their own. This is a radically different approach to making your business stand out.Katelyn Bourgoin went being the next “LinkedIn for women” with VC backing to going bankrupt. She then started and scaled multiple other brands, some failed, some were incredibly successful. At one point, she told me about how she made a million dollars just selling with a Google Doc!As a marketing expert and founder of the Ownable Ideas Agency, this is her incredible founder story on how to build a brand that gives you total business alignment and truly stands out…especially in a world of AI.We talk about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, why business alignment matters more than chasing status, how your founder story can become part of your competitive advantage, and what it actually takes to brand your business in a world where everyone is making more content than ever.    In this solopreneur marketing episode:Katelyn’s serial entrepreneur founder story and how she grew her email list to 63,000!How to find your “ownable idea” – to stand out in a crowded online market.Buyer Psychology – what do your customers truly want?What marketing experts never tell you but you really should know about building a brandThe new branding rules in a world of AI For business owners, solopreneurs and female founders, this episode is all about giving you inspiration to figure out how to brand your business in a way that feels true to you…and how to build something that deeply serves your customers.Listen for...Inspiration to create a brand that’s truly yours and build your community!About the Guest:Katelyn Borgouin is the founder of Ownable Ideas Agency, where she helps founders uncover the idea they want to be known for and build a brand around it. After building multiple businesses — including agencies, a VC-backed tech company, a media company, and a very memorable barbecue box business — Katelyn brings a rare mix of buyer psychology, lived founder experience, and strategic clarity to the conversation.Connect with Katelyn Bourgoin:Newsletter: https://learnwhywebuy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebour/Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Become Searchable, Memorable & Unstoppable (ep 86)Rate and Review to share your support RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If you feel like showing up on the feed is dimming your voice and sapping your energy, you’re probably right.  Here’s a way to connect deeper…and STILL grow your audience.  I share an online business growth strategy that builds your community and means you burn out way less.Start calling back all those precious hours that could be going into building something that keeps your business expanding long-term!Listen to stop chasing attention and start calling in the right people in with your UNIQUE voice. ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. Listen to Next: You Don't Need to Go ViralRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If you've been need motivation to stop procrastinating, to do the thing and just believe in yourself...look no further!This is the big milestone episode 100 - only about 5% of podcasters ever make it here BUT...And so after years of interviewing business owners from around the world, I thought the best entrepreneur advice I could leave you with is...how to just do the thing, do it messy, and trust you will come out ok!I struggled with a six-month long illness where I lost my voice, imposter syndrome and a whole lot of anxiety when I started this show...but it's one of the best things I've ever done.So listen for a boost of inspiration! Listen to Next:How to Build a Purpose Driven BusinessRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If you've ever had this as the first thought when deciding what to do for your business:"But will it make me money?"This mini episode might be for you!Because, yes you want your business to be profitable and you 100% need to be careful about your time...but too often we fall into scarcity mindset and say no because we can't see an immediate return.And after 13 years as a business owner and interviews with hundreds of successful founders, I've seen that the truth is this...Often the opportunities that bring you the most success, clients and visibility in the long-term, aren't what make you money right this instant. Listen for a BIG mindset shift. ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. Listen to Next: This is Better than Bro FunnelsRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on figuring out your next step for your business vision. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it helps you rethink the direction you want to go forward.***The original episode 88:Your business can be successful and still feel off. We’re exploring how to know when you’ve outgrown your business and how to scale a business without burnout for your next level.Feel like your business still works, but you’re just not feeling it anymore?Sometimes, it’s not about quitting or failing, it's just that you’ve outgrown your current path. After pouring so much energy into your business, it’s hard to accept that it doesn’t align with your life or vibe anymore.I’ve been there…questioning what to do next, feeling so much fear about leaving something behind that I nurtured into existence. That constant back and forth is exhausting!That’s why this solo episode is all about taking you to your next level of business, whether that’s a new niche, new audience or just a new work-life balance.Get ready to Refine. Realign and Rebuild…but we’re going to make it a lot less scary for you in this conversation!Because I truly wish that I had trusted myself to shift things sooner.This episode is for you if...you’re craving a more sustainable way to growwondering how to scale a business without burnoutor feeling the pull to pivot your niche, your offers, or your entire way of doing business. Because scaling isn’t always about getting bigger. Sometimes it’s about getting truer, calmer, smarter, and far less glued to your phone.In this entrepreneurship podcast episode:Why your business can be working and still feel wrong The signs you’ve outgrown your current business model  How to scale a business without burnout What it means to realign success with your life Why pivoting can be your smartest next moveListen for…Inspiration to go find what gives you that spark or that freedom again!RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Have you ever thought...I can help someone do amazing things, but I just have no idea how to market myself?This is unfortunately the weakness of so many incredible coaches, therapists and mentors who make a difference in people's lives...but struggle to promote their work. This mini episode is challenging the idea that you "suck at business" and what it really takes to get better. Listen to Next: How to Get Coaching Clients without using Social MediaABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on finding alignment with your business and messaging. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it helps you rethink sales!***The original episode 32:Are you in the right niche? Connecting to the RIGHT people in a way that lights you up? In this episode of Her First Three Years, we talk with Kelsey Makaiwi, a connection strategist who turned her natural gift for building relationships into a business. She shares her personal journey and dives deep into how to find your niche—even if you don’t feel like you fit into the typical boxes.  Kelsey has gone through many pivots in her career and this latest one shows the power of putting yourself in alignment with the work that flows easiest for you, your skills and your vision. Through Kelsey’s story, you’ll learnHow to uncover your hidden strengths and leverage them (your niche!)The power of "soul skills" and why they matter more When it’s time to create your own marketThe steps to reverse-engineering your dream jobSelling more authentically and soulfully This episode is for anyone ready to create more meaningful connections and follow their true path! FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://herfirst3years.com/how-to-find-your-niche-as-a-coachCONNECT WITH KELSEYLinkedInRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on branding. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it's a major confidence boost!***The original episode 63..You weren’t made to stay small.And if you're tired of walking the tightrope between being liked and being heard—this episode is for you. Because how to be more confident in yourself doesn’t start with fixing who you are. It starts with unlearning the stories that told you to shrink.We’re joined by Lauren Currie—serial entrepreneur behind six businesses and founder of UPFRONT—who’s on a mission to help 10 million women build unshakable confidence and change leadership from the inside out.If you’re navigating what it means to be a leader or founder, you already know the unspoken rules: be confident, but not too confident. Be strong, but still likeable. This conversation will help you redefine success on your terms.Lauren shares what it really  takes to become the most confident version of you—and why confident women will upset people (and why that’s ok). In this episode: How to Build Confidence (For Real): The 3 mindset shifts that make confidence a daily practice—not a personality trait.  Ditch the Likeability Trap: Why being palatable is keeping you stuck—and how to fully embrace ALL of you.  Rewrite the Rules for Women in Business: How to lead without shrinking and be more confident in yourself in all areas.  This isn’t another fluffy pep talk. It’s a rally for women who are ready to own their power.  🔗 Connect with Lauren Currie weareupfront.com | IG: @laurencurrieNext Steps:1.     Share this episode with a friend 2.     Listen to next:  Why You're Still Hiding (ep 54) 3.     Rate and Review to share your support! RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Are you investing everything you have in rented (online) land?Why do we put everything we have into one platform that we don’t even own? It just doesn’t make good business sense (let alone the headaches involved.) This mini episode is challenging you to think about where BESIDES social media can you go for social proof, client attraction and searchability (e.g. google recommends you to your ideal audience.)Listen to Next: You Don't Need to Go ViralABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Onlinewww.herfirst3years.comInstagram: @chardetryelRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on branding. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it will really help you to stand out online!***The original episode 69...You’re not ready…you’ll mess it up…you’re missing something everyone else has.”Uffff....how many times do we hear that rolling non-stop in our minds as entrepreneurs and creatives?We're diving into 3 BIG entrepreneur mindset blocks that hold us hostage in comparison, procrastination and regret. And to show just how unpolished every entrepreneur's journey really is....I share the messy, unfiltered story of losing everything in my business in 2020—then choosing to create anyway (including the decision to start a podcast with no money, no plan, and a lot of failing).✨ In this episode:Sneaky Fears that Hold Us Back: How to tell when your “wait until later” logic is actually fear in disguise.The Scrappy Advantage: Why not having a big budget or team might secretly be the best thing for you.Intentional Energy: The mindset shift that lets you put soul and strategy into whatever you create next.🎧 Listen now for a cheeky pep talk on what’s holding you back (and how to move anyway).Next Steps:1.     Share this episode with a friend 2.     Listen to next:  My Failed Influencer Days (ep 61) 3.     Rate and Review to share your support! RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

When does it actually make sense to "invest in yourself"...either your time or your money.This episode gives you a moment to truly think about what matters most to you and the future of your business.Listen to Next: Why Growth Feels HardABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Online business growth TODAY, is less about being everywhere and more about finding your niche, building a personal brand and guiding the right people into platforms you OWN. Trying to grow your online business with strategies that worked in 2010?The online world has changed. Your audience has grown up. And “post more” is not the revolutionary strategy some people still pretend it is.In this episode, top podcaster, business coach and online entrepreneur of 11 years, Jenny Melrose, dives into how to find your niche (one that actually converts), build a personal brand people love, and create a customer journey where your ideal clients immediately think, “hey, she gets me!” Jenny also shares how to grow an email list with a lead magnet people genuinely want and how therapists and service providers can create more sustainable income besides one-to-one sessions.In this online business growth podcast episode:How to find your niche (the one that converts)The story skills you need for building a personal brand How to grow an email list where people actually open messagesWhat the new customer journey looks like since AIPassive income for therapists and service providers (the sustainable kind)Listen for...A little permission to stop doing what every online-business guru insists you “must” do—and start building around your actual audience and strengths instead.About the Guest:Jenny Melrose is a former teacher, business coach and top podcaster who has worked in the online space since 2010. After growing a successful food blog that replaced her teaching salary, Jenny moved into consulting and now helps women entrepreneurs, particularly therapists and service providers, turn their expertise into sustainable products, services and revenue streams.Her approach is practical, audience-first and thankfully NOT about telling you to post 85 times a day on Instagram. Connect with Jenny Melrose:Website: https://jennymelrose.com/Podcast: Practice to Profit Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Why You're Still Hiding - Even If You're Posting (ep 54)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If you've ever worried about the criticism or judgement you might get for your business, your content or anything else related to the choices you make for your career...this one is for you!This episode is about letting the opinions of others fall away...and connect deeper into what YOU need to do for YOUR business and brand. Listen to Next: Your Brave VoiceABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Sometimes we see business owners, coaches or other people in our niche move way faster than us towards success....and yes, it stings.But also?You don't know the full story.This past week my husband got a business idea, ran with it and created a completely viable online service. Here's are 3 very powerful lessons behind his rapid progress that every single successful entrepreneur has...but doesn't always talk about.This episode is for you to rekindle that creative spark, get out of a slump AND stop comparing yourself to other business owners.It's the PERFECT listen to start your work day or during a lunch break! Listen to Next:How to Build a Purpose Driven BusinessRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Sometimes things aren't working in your business because you need to go back to brainstorming....and other times? It's who you're sharing them with....This episode is for every business owner, coach or founder to listen to before wasting hours, months or years on the wrong people. Listen to Next: Trust The ProcessABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

REALISTIC productivity for women isn’t about hustle, it’s bringing joy and intentional work-life balance into your business so you perform better, for longer and without burning yourself out. Craving better work-life balance but still running your business like you’re waiting to be rewarded for being the “good girl” who always works the hardest? (No shame, this is most of us! But you deserve a change and this episode is the start…)In this episode Sophie Cliff, aka The Joyful Coach, shares how you can ACTUALLY use your time better and run a business that feels good….you know the kind that lets you step away and breathe? The freedom you were promised?Sophie talks about how productivity for women entrepreneurs goes way beyond time-blocking, hustle mode, and pretending your nervous system is totally fine because you answered only three emails before coffee.We talk about why hitting the goal doesn’t always make you feel as happy as you thought it would, how hustle mode quietly ties your self-worth to performance, and why your nervous system might be held hostage by inboxes, social media noise, AI overload, and the pressure to keep proving yourself.This episode is especially for mompreneurs, solopreneurs, and early-stage women entrepreneurs trying to build something meaningful without burning out!     In this solopreneur podcast episode:Why productivity for women entrepreneurs doesn’t fit with male-written books How good-girl mentality traps us into overworkingWhy joy is critical to creativity in your businessWhy nervous system regulation for entrepreneurs matters more than incomeWhat better work-life balance looks like…esp for solopreneurs and mompreneursFor business owners, solopreneurs and female founders, this episode is all about giving you inspiration to figure out how to brand your business in a way that feels true to you…and how to build something that deeply serves your customers.Listen for...the realization that joy is not what you get after you’ve earned enough or done enough. It’s something you deserve and can have now. About the Guest:Sophie Cliff is The Joyful Coach, a positive psychology practitioner, public speaker, and author of Choose Joy and The Hustle Cure. She speaks at major companies about joy, wellbeing, and productivity, and her work challenges the idea that success has to come from stress, overwork, and pushing through.Connect with Sophie Cliff:Books:The Hustle CureChoose Joy Instagram: @sophiecliffPodcast: Practical PositivityNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: From "Meh" to Meaningful in Your Business (ep 39)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If you freeze or fear stepping away from outlines, scripts and structure when you go on camera, write or speak…this episode is for you. Listen to Next: Your Brave VoiceABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on branding. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it will really help you to stand out online!***The original episode 8...Do you know how to build your personal brand? But also...do you even want to?When I first started, the LAST thing I wanted to do was be the face of my brand. I’m a very private person and I struggled a LOT with putting my face and stories out into the world. In fact, I did everything possible to avoid merging business and personal. I also felt like I didn’t have the “right look” for my business. In this solo episode, I’m sharing why I changed my mind and what I would do differently if I were building a personal brand from scratch today. This is an honest conversation on mistakes, insecurities and all the fears that stop us from showing up. Listen to find answers and inspiration for your personal brand! In this online business & marketing episode: Do you REALLY need a personal brand? My biggest blocks and mistakesFinding the confidence to share your storiesWhy personal brand = expertise & clientsHow to create a STRONG personal brand RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Yes, it's frustrating and we all get into that mode where it feels like..."Nothing is happening!" Here's how to mentally (and strategically) manage when business is slow. Listen to Next: Why Growth Feels HardABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Building a brand that stands out online isn’t easy, but here’s an entrepreneur who’s done it for 16 years. Learn her marketing and branding secrets. Start shaping a message, business, and founder story that actually feel like yours. Most entrepreneurs spend years trying to figure out marketing and branding...and many times? It's following someone else's playbook instead of their own. This is a radically different approach to making your business stand out. Katelyn Bourgoin went being the next “LinkedIn for women” with VC backing to going bankrupt. She then started and scaled multiple other brands, some failed, some were incredibly successful. At one point, she told me about how she made a million dollars just selling with a Google Doc! As a marketing expert and founder of the Ownable Ideas Agency, this is her incredible founder story on how to build a brand that gives you total business alignment and truly stands out…especially in a world of AI.We talk about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, why business alignment matters more than chasing status, how your founder story can become part of your competitive advantage, and what it actually takes to brand your business in a world where everyone is making more content than ever.    In this solopreneur marketing episode:Katelyn’s serial entrepreneur founder story and how she grew her email list to 63,000!How to find your “ownable idea” – to stand out in a crowded online market.Buyer Psychology – what do your customers truly want?What marketing experts never tell you but you really should know about building a brandThe new branding rules in a world of AI For business owners, solopreneurs and female founders, this episode is all about giving you inspiration to figure out how to brand your business in a way that feels true to you…and how to build something that deeply serves your customers.Listen for...Inspiration to create a brand that’s truly yours and build your community!About the Guest: Katelyn Borgouin is the founder of Ownable Ideas Agency, where she helps founders uncover the idea they want to be known for and build a brand around it. After building multiple businesses — including agencies, a VC-backed tech company, a media company, and a very memorable barbecue box business — Katelyn brings a rare mix of buyer psychology, lived founder experience, and strategic clarity to the conversation.Connect with Katelyn Bourgoin:Newsletter: https://learnwhywebuy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebour/Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Become Searchable, Memorable & Unstoppable (ep 86)Rate and Review to share your support RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

How to build a brand that actually feels like you—clearer, stronger, and a lot less beige. So you connect deeper with your audience…naturally. ***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it will really help you to stand out online!***The original episode 84...How to build a brand when you’re still evolving and wondering why your content looks fine on paper but still doesn’t feel fully you?If you’ve been tweaking your bio, fussing over colours, or trying to make your brand look “right” while it still feels a bit flat, this one’s for you.I’m breaking down how to build a personal brand in a way that goes deeper than visuals—so your message feels aligned, your brand positioning gets sharper, and your personal brand growth strategy doesn’t rely on copying what everyone else is doing online. Because a powerful personal brand is not about blending in nicely. It’s about being clear enough, real enough, and specific enough that the right people feel it.I take you through the 6 steps to build a powerful personal brand that help people instantly understand why you matter.In this online marketing podcast: how to build a brand based more on trust & less on canvacreate a signature concept people always remember what strong brand positioning looks like why trying to appeal to everyone always fails Listen for…If your brand has been feeling muddy or a little too influenced by IG, this episode will bring you back to yourself.  Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: You Don’t Need to Go Viral to Be Known (ep 71)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

I wish more entrepreneurs and creatives would be honest about all the things that did NOT work and failures along the way. Here are some of mine from the last decade....in a quick 5 minutes to inspire you!Listen to Next: The 3 Sneakiest Entrepreneur Blocks ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

The truth about visibility....whether it's on a podcast or another platform, is that there is so much you never know until you start. I started my podcast in 2020 with one million other people. Only about 0.5% of those shows are still going today. It was probably the worst time ever to start a podcast, when you think about competition!  Here’s what they never tell you about podcasting, visibility and what it takes to put yourself out there….all learned from my own journey and from conversations with over 300 female leaders, authors, coaches and founders from around the world. This is a little behind-the-scenes reveal of going from baby show to Top 200 that most people never get to hear.   In this visibility and online marketing episode: *The #1 thing I wish I knew before starting*Where most people get stuck in visibility *Deciding what to share vs keep personal*How to deal with frustration when you feel like nothing is moving*Ways that becoming more visible will challenge and mature you Listen for lots of inspiration too on how to go for whatever stage you've been nervous about!RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Not everyone is going to love everything you do. It's normal for people to opt-out...that doesn't make it feel easier (at least not in the beginning.)Here's some heartfelt advice I wish I had heard sooner! Listen to Next: My Friend Unsubscribed ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Ready to boost your creativity AND de-stress? Learn how to enter flow state and work on inner critic healing with easy art meditation techniques.  Can art meditation help you feel creative again when your brain feels like it’s doing it’s absolute most?  We usually do our best when we’re feeling calm and inspired. Because you’re not judging or doubting, you’re just in the moment. But as business owners, it feels like there’s zero space for that because we’re overwhelmed with launches, emails, content creation and everything else!This episode is all about how to be creative again, even when you’re feeling exhausted. Because as entrepreneurs, the best thing you can do to combat burnout is understand how to get into flow state…where your genius lives and thrives.Jayme Allen, founder of Mood Body Studio, shares how art meditation helps with creativity and inner critic healing, shifting you from judgement or tiredness into that place of playfulness and possibility! It’s a conversation about self-trust and creative permission, when you’ve been stuck in output mode for waaaay too long.In this creativity podcast episode:What is Art Meditation and why it’s the perfect desk reset Ways to quiet your inner critic and boost your inner creatorSurprising tools—like crayons and sand—that help reduce stressHow to Get into Flow State even while doodlingHow to be creative again…especially as a busy entrepreneur Listen for…A creativity boost AND a gentle push to trust your own ideas…even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else but you! About the Guest:Jayme Allen is an art meditation teacher and founder of Mood Body Studio. She uniquely blends her background in neuroscience with art to help calm your mind, quiet the inner critic and get in touch with your inner creator. Her work has helped thousands of people from kids to adults to get in touch with a more playful, artistic side! Connect with Jayme Allen (Mood Body Studio)Website: moodbodystudio.com Instagram: @moodbodystudioYoutube: @moodbodystudioPodcast: Creative Meditations Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Finding Your Voice (ep 37)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Sometimes it's about taking small, consistent steps....and other times you have to trust in yourself to go for the BIG thing, way before you think you're ready. Here's your inspiration.  Listen to Next: Your Brave VoiceABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Shyness doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for visibility — it just means you may need a different approach to speaking up and showing up for your business.How do you overcome social anxiety and shyness as an entrepreneur or creative? In a world of constant connection and talking head videos, it can feel really overwhelming!This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt uncomfortable showing up online, on a stage or just sharing your face and voice with strangers.It’s for the introverts, the shy people and even camera-shy extroverts!Best-selling author and shyness expert, Nadia Finer joins me to truly understand how the fear of judgement, public speaking anxiety and putting yourself out there can create major blocks for us when it comes to visibility. This isn’t how to speak confidently or how to get rid of shyness, it’s how to embrace who you are while making small doable steps to share your voice in wider circles. We talk about her own journey with shyness and how she’s struggled with making phone calls to speaking on stage in front of hundreds.The lesson here is NOT that you need to “force yourself to do better,” it’s more... how to be kind to yourself as you discover your own path to public speaking or showing up. In this visibility podcast episode:Why shyness is about the fear of being judgedHow public speaking anxiety can show up surprisinglyWhy forcing yourself to “just get over it” failsHow to speak confidently with tiny stepsMaking visibility work for you…not them.Listen for…inspiration and to raise your voice with less fear, more confidence and a whole lot of compassion. About the GuestNadia Finer is an author and shyness expert whose work helps adults and children understand shyness in a more compassionate, empowering way. She’s the author of Shy and Mighty and The Quiet Riot, and her insights will help you figure out what visibility looks like for you!🔗 Connect with NadiaWebsite: https://www.shyandmighty.com/Books: https://www.shyandmighty.com/books/ Instagram: @iamshyandmightyNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Speak with Confidence (ep 42)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

The specialists will never say this....but you should really know how to keep it human, because you WILL stand out. Listen to Next: Build a Personal Brand That Actually ConnectsABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Networking for entrepreneurs isn’t about meeting more people, it’s about being in the right room and podcast guesting? It’s amazing way to get in front of a hot audience.My fav way to network and grow an online community is with podcast collabs. Instant audience.Instant trust.And build powerful relationships with other business owners, coaches, founders and thought leaders.Think of it like speed dating…the really curated, good kind, where you know you’ll meet great people from the moment you book.BUT…that’s only if you do it right.In this episode, we’re looking at how to be a great podcast guest, why podcast booking is NOT just a numbers game, and how to get booked on a podcast as a guest without sending the copy-paste pitch that makes hosts ghost you.I also cover the 10 biggest podcast guesting mistakes from how you pitch to how you show up for your episode and the follow-up afterward.In this small business marketing podcast episode:What networking for entrepreneurs looks like nowWhy Podcast Guesting = the best kind of speed datingWhat actually makes someone a great podcast guest Why podcast booking is NOT just a numbers gameHow one right-fit podcast collab can multiply into opportunitiesListen for…a smart way to grow your visibility beyond social media and get in the right rooms, with people whose audiences already want to hear from you!Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: How to Be a Powerful Podcast Guest (ep 35)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

I've been pitching for 15+ years, this is what I wish everyone knew before going for it. Listen to get more yeses and less awkward ghosting. Listen to Next: How to Sell and Pitch BetterABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

How Alyah built a values-led retreat business all about responsible travel and powerful impact — without needing a huge online following.If you’re ready to positively impact the world with your business, this episode is a must-listen!How do you create a retreat business that feels ethical, soulful and actually aligned? Alyah shares her story of how she organically built and launched Soulful Retreats.I love her background because she left 15 years in corporate in Advertising, Branding and Communications to create something that empowers her clients AND the world around them.This episode isn’t just about wellness retreats or responsible travel, it’s also how to create core values in business that attract the right people no matter what you build or whatever industry you choose.Alyah shares everything from starting that first retreat to walking that tricky line between sustainability and profit. We also go into how what matters is your message and not a massive following, if to truly make a difference. In this women in business podcast episode:How to create a retreat business that balances profit & purposeWhere responsible travel comes in when hosting retreats How Alyah built Soulful Retreats while still working her 9–5When your core values in business are everythingWhy you don’t need a big following to startListen for…inspiration to build a business that feels more like you..and helps the people around you! About the GuestAlyah Al-Jasser is a Women’s Mindset & Cyclical Living Coach and Retreat Leader. After her own mental health journey, and experiencing burn out from the corporate world, she became a certified life coach to support women who were suffering from similar issues. After 5 years of coaching alongside her executive 9 to 5, she made the conscious decision to exit the corporate world and create Soulful Retreats; unique wellness retreats for women that are rooted in travel, community and sisterhood. Since 2024, Soulful Retreats has taken 60+ women to destinations like Sri Lanka, Spain, Mexico and Scotland to experience the healing power of personal growth and self love through the portal of intentional travel.🔗 Connect with AlyahWebsite: https://www.soulful-retreats.net/ Instagram: @soulfulretreats.coNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: "I left Michelin Kitchens to Find My Path" (ep 60)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

You need a community as an entrepreneur but make sure you don't settle!ABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If solopreneurship feels like EVERYTHING depends on you, this episode is all about helping you rethink visibility, scaling and your personal brand…without 24/7 hustle mode.As a solopreneur, you work hard to see your personal brand and businesses grow. There’s a moment though when you stop seeing traction and results and start thinking, “What’s my next move?”Because every single entrepreneur reaches a ceiling, and they’re ready to expand…and/or stop being the engine that drives everything. This solo episode is a twist on what it means to scale as a solopreneur and why so much of it isn’t about getting bigger or hiring more, it’s shifting the way you think about your business…AND being able to step away more without it coming to a grinding halt. Stop measuring your business by how much you did today and start asking what you’re building for tomorrowIn this business growth podcast episode...Why solopreneurship can start to feel heavy How to spot the difference between “productivity” and scalable growthWhy your solopreneur personal brand is essentialWhat to cut out if you’re a solopreneur not getting traction How evergreen visibility gets you in the sustainable scaling mindsetListen for…practical advice for the woman entrepreneur who knows she's ready for the next level, but doesn’t want the hustle that comes with it! Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Build a Personal Brand that Actually Connects (ep 89)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

For those feeling itchy for a change, pivot or just some clear direction...listen to this one!ABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If you’ve ever wondered how to make your content feel more human and memorable, this episode will show you why storytelling in business matters more than perfect marketing ever will.How can you connect deeper with your audience? You know…make them feel seen and like your message is THE one they’ve been waiting to hear?  In this marketing podcast episode we’re talking about why the real moments you live stand out so much more than the perfect reel you’ve tried to edit ten times.We talk about what is storytelling in business…the kind that REALLY works and sounds like a human. Mariela De La Mora shares how one story helped her connect to millions and how she helps clients to do the same. (It's also how we connected!)If you’ve been trying to figure out how to build a personal brand without sounding like everyone else, this conversation will give you a more honest and sustainable way in. It's all about creating a much stronger relationship between you, your personal brand and your people. In this marketing podcast episode:Business storytelling made easy starts with imperfect momentsHow to build a personal brand people remember (and don’t scroll past)What is attraction content, trust-building content, and conversion content?Why storytelling for social media looks different after 2025 Ways to find safety in sharing your voice & being vulnerableListen for…a reminder that your story, that true one, is what matters. It doesn’t have to be huge or dramatic, just something that connects. That’s how you build a personal brand that gets saved, shared and loved for years! About the GuestMariela De La Mora is a leadership and business coach who helps people turn their lived experiences into stronger brand messaging and content that actually sticks. Her work is especially powerful for women, marginalized voices, and business owners who know they have something meaningful to say but need support expressing it.🔗 Connect with Mariela Website: https://marieladelamora.com/Instagram: @maria.delamoraListen to her podcast: Cycle Breakers & Money MakersGet her 6 Figure Storytelling Bundle HereNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Find Your Voice (ep 67)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Your business can be successful and still feel off. We’re exploring how to know when you’ve outgrown your business and how to scale a business without burnout for your next level.Feel like your business still works, but you’re just not feeling it anymore?Sometimes, it’s not about quitting or failing, it's just that you’ve outgrown your current path. After pouring so much energy into your business, it’s hard to accept that it doesn’t align with your life or vibe anymore.I’ve been there…questioning what to do next, feeling so much fear about leaving something behind that I nurtured into existence. That constant back and forth is exhausting!That’s why this solo episode is all about taking you to your next level of business, whether that’s a new niche, new audience or just a new work-life balance.Get ready to Refine. Realign and Rebuild…but we’re going to make it a lot less scary for you in this conversation!Because I truly wish that I had trusted myself to shift things sooner.This episode is for you if...you’re craving a more sustainable way to growwondering how to scale a business without burnoutor feeling the pull to pivot your niche, your offers, or your entire way of doing business. Because scaling isn’t always about getting bigger. Sometimes it’s about getting truer, calmer, smarter, and far less glued to your phone.In this entrepreneurship podcast episode:Why your business can be working and still feel wrong The signs you’ve outgrown your current business model  How to scale a business without burnout What it means to realign success with your life Why pivoting can be your smartest next moveListen for…Inspiration to go find what gives you that spark or that freedom again!RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Entrepreneur burnout happens when your business depends on you. Sustainable growth starts when you build systems that keep working for you...even when you log off.Is your business demanding way too much of you?We’ve all been given the line that entrepreneurs work 10x harder than anyone else and that’s true…but there comes a point where the next level isn’t asking for more hustle. It’s asking for a better model. Because entrepreneur burnout doesn't have to be a part of the deal forever.It’s systems. It’s evergreen. It’s scalability that doesn’t ruin your life.This is for you if you’re afraid to step away…From posting on socialsFrom always showing your faceFrom being there in your inboxSo many entrepreneurs cannot, will not step away for fear that everything will break down. That was me, I hustled so hard that it hurt my health. My skin broke out. I even lost my voice completely for months. In this solo episode, I’ll share my own shift from content burnout to evergreen visibility and client attraction that also lets me go offline. Because there is another way to grow besides “hustle your bum off!” Come here for some sustainable entrepreneur advice.In this online marketing podcast episode:why burnout is usually a business model problemwhat business owner social media burnout really looks likehow to spot where your business is too dependent on youwhy more effort isn’t the answerwhat to build instead if you want sustainable growthListen for…A way to lead your business differently and a reminder that the next level of entrepreneurship shouldn’t cost you your peace. Next Steps:Come learn how to grow differently…Join us here:The  Log Off & Still Grow Mastermind RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

When you’re ready for the best online marketing tips in 2026, this is how you dominate your niche.It’s never been easier to have a business….and it’s never been harder to actually stand out and be remembered.So how to dominate your niche in a world with lots more competition and AI? The answer is NOT the old bro model of “be visible everywhere.” There is another way to increase your reach, leads, and brand awareness without burning out.It's all about deeper content and niche marketing strategy that hits your target audience differently.  We talk about it in this special marketing podcast episode.In this online marketing podcast episode:How to be findable, recognizable and recommendable Create visibility that works for you, your wayGet off the content creation hamster wheel and still growMultiply your visibility without posting every dayBrand positioning strategy that sets you apartListen for…A different way to dominate your niche and grow your visibility…one that doesn’t involve being on twelve different platforms and showing up online 24/7.  Next Steps:Come learn how to grow differently…Join us here: The  Log Off & Still Grow Mastermind RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because these can help save you so much time (and burnout too!)The original episode 61..If you’ve been pouring your time into content—but customers still aren’t coming in—this is your moment to shift.I’m sharing here the difference between performing for visibility and positioning for results.Learn from one of the biggest mistakes I made in 12 years of entrepreneurship:  My “influencer era.”The one where I got 68,000 views and zero clients.The one that almost made me quit entrepreneurship.We’re talking all about how more content can actually hold you back—and why showing up doesn’t mean you’re standing out. So if you’ve ever felt like you're doing everything right—posting daily, jumping on trends, filming the Reels, writing the captions—but still not standing out (or selling), this episode will light up the part of you that’s tired of shouting and ready to get RESULTS! Here’s what changed everything:Influencer Mistakes to Avoid: The real reason constant content creation keeps coaches stuck and spinning.Performer vs Positioned: A gut-check to see if you’re creating for applause or actual results.Content That Converts: What the most successful coaches actually do instead—and how you can build assets, not just attention. Stop the algorithm-chasing, end YOUR influencer era and begin to become the leader your community needs!  Listen for inspiration and answers!Next Steps:1.     Share this episode with a friend who feels it’s “too late”2.     Listen to: Private Podcast Peek 3.     Rate and Review to share your support! RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

If marketing your business feels awkward or exhausting… it’s because you’ve been trying to do it in a way that doesn’t actually fit you…Are you burning out? Overthinking every post? Marketing in ways that feel disconnected from your real voice? Most small business marketing mistakes come from forcing visibility that’s unnatural. Welcome to the self-promo paradox—where you want growth and results, but the moment it’s time for visibility, you either pull back… or push in ways that feel exhausting.This episode is about creating a more sustainable path to self-promotion. We’re rewriting the rules of marketing strategies for small business. You’ll learn how to build your brand so people remember and trust you without being online 24/7. In this online marketing podcast episode:Self-promo patterns keeping you stuck (and how to shift them)Why your marketing feels draining—and what to do insteadThe 5 biggest small business marketing mistakes How to create visibility that converts, not just drives viewsListen for…To build a brand that people remember and come back to..sustainability. Because visibility isn’t about being louder—it’s about being findable, memorable, and trustworthy… in a way that supports your life, not takes it over every week.  Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: How to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur (ep 70)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because these can help save you so much time (and money too!)The original episode 2...Who hasn't wanted "instant business success?" But there is so much behind even the “overnight sensation” and it’s a lot more than passion. No one can tell this story better than Carla Biesinger. Carla is an online business coach and mentor. She’s launched successful businesses and is very honest about the milestones to make that happen. What I love about her most is her dedication to helping entrepreneurs build online brands in an AUTHENTIC way. Her experience whispers a powerful truth—real growth takes time and testing. When you align your product with your audience's needs, you're not just making a sale; you're building a bridge, creating connections, and, yes, making that dream of financial freedom a reality. You’ll learn all about growing a business and making money online but also resilience and the willingness to experiment with different business models, messaging and offers. In this online business episode: Building a personal brand Experimenting with different offers and strategies ·Making sales funnels work A different approach to social media The mindset for growth  Ready for BIG inspiration on transforming struggles into stepping stones for success?For Carla's Masterclass on growing AUTHENTICALLY on Instagram see here: www.herfirst3years.com/growConnect with Carla here: https://herfirst3years.com/grow-your-business-and-make-money-online/RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

How to build a brand that actually feels like you—clearer, stronger, and a lot less beige. So you connect deeper with your audience…naturally. How to build a brand when you’re still evolving and wondering why your content looks fine on paper but still doesn’t feel fully you?If you’ve been tweaking your bio, fussing over colours, or trying to make your brand look “right” while it still feels a bit flat, this one’s for you. I’m breaking down how to build a personal brand in a way that goes deeper than visuals—so your message feels aligned, your brand positioning gets sharper, and your personal brand growth strategy doesn’t rely on copying what everyone else is doing online. Because a powerful personal brand is not about blending in nicely. It’s about being clear enough, real enough, and specific enough that the right people feel it.I take you through the 6 steps to build a powerful personal brand that help people instantly understand why you matter.In this online marketing podcast: how to build a brand based more on trust & less on canvacreate a signature concept people always remember what strong brand positioning looks like why trying to appeal to everyone always fails Listen for…If your brand has been feeling muddy or a little too influenced by IG, this episode will bring you back to yourself.  Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: You Don’t Need to Go Viral to Be Known (ep 71)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Your entrepreneur mindset could be the reason your business feels stuck—not strategy.  Something we NEVER talk about are the unique female entrepreneur mindset shifts that could help so many more women succeed. Because beyond any business growth tips, there are three BIG mindset blocks we need to overcome first.And if you really think about it? You’ve probably felt these pop up.In this solo episode, I’m sharing the three mindset shifts that changed everything for me across 13 years in business—and that I’ve seen from interviewing hundreds of female entrepreneurs.   In this entrepreneur mindset podcast: How your entrepreneur mindset changes business (without you realizing)Why self-doubt shows up—even when you’re doing everything “right”What successful entrepreneurs understand about support, focus, and growthListen for…That exhale moment where you realise: oh… it’s not me. I just needed a different way of thinking. Because when you fully own that female entrepreneur mindset, your entire business starts to feel lighter and more sustainable.  Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: How to Be Confident in Yourself (ep 63)Rate and Review to share your support RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because these can help save you so much time (and money too!) The original episode 4...How hard is it really to run an online business?   Let’s be real—growing ANY business is challenging but there are special quirks to doing it online that we don’t talk enough about in the entrepreneur world. In this solo episode, I walk you through my chaotic business journey of starting with in-person fitness coaching to moving online and the 9 lessons I really wish someone would have told me when I made that shift. You might know some of these but listen as best you can because practicing they will save you time and exponentially grow your sales. There are so many advantages of taking your business online, but it’s best to be prepared and learn from these mistakes! Trust, if I had known about these pitfalls, I wouldn’t have fallen on my face so many times! Are you ready for the 9 UNfiltered lessons to online business growth?In this online business episode:    *The one thing every entrepreneur skips  *9 lessons every online business owner needs to know  * Why online is both easier and harder for business RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

How do I sell  online if I don’t have a following or a big email list? This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast.If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because there is so much helpful strategy in here on making selling online EASIER (and more heartfelt too!)The original episode 17....It feels overwhelming and confusing about where to begin and how to invest your time. In this episode I’m sharing with you a quick n’ dirty guide to selling one of the most popular digital products out there – a course – even if your social media presence is tiny.In fact, I’d invite ANY entrepreneur launching a brand new product or service to listen to this one because these are key stages and steps that every successful business owner takes before selling online. I’ll also share BIG mistakes I made and how you can avoid them. In this business podcast episode we talk:  Selling successfully with no or small followingThe curse of sticking only with what you loveWhat makes an online product/service in demand Why you should create AFTER selling The one important customer every one forgets aboutListen for support and helpful direction!RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

Your unique selling proposition isn’t a complex formula—it’s something you uncover, especially when you’re launching a business for impact.We’ve all been told we need a unique selling proposition — but Marketing 101 is all about the how and not the heart. This episode changes that.This conversation is about what a unique selling proposition actually looks like in real life, especially when you’re launching a haircare business (or any business.)Not the polished version.The lived, messy, human version.It’s about the reality a lot of early-stage founders don’t hear enough:If you’re struggling to “stand out,” feel weird about marketing yourself, or keep thinking your story isn’t strategic enough… the problem isn’t your idea.It’s that you’ve been taught to look outside yourself for your competitive advantage.In this podcast interview, I’m joined by Nadia Hussain — a professional hairstylist and makeup artist and the founder of Hair Loving — who built her business around lived experience and underserved women. Her journey launching a haircare business didn’t start with branding or market trends, but with real people and real gaps in her industry.This episode is for small business owners who:Are trying to define their unique selling proposition Feel overwhelmed by Marketing 101 advice that's cookie-cutterAre launching a product-based business and want answersNadia shares what it actually takes to build a brand over time — including figuring out mentorship, competition and the emotional reality of being a founder — while staying grounded in who you are and who you’re here to serve.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why your story isn’t separate from your strategy — and how owning it can make your marketing more powerful.Inside this conversation:What a strong unique selling proposition really comes fromMarketing 101 lessons you only learn by launching a haircare businessHow to stand out without copying competitors or chasing trends🔗 Connect with Hair LovingWebsite: https://www.hairloving.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairlovingco_/Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: How to Attract Loyal Customers (ep 74)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts