Embrace Your Brand

The theme for the episode sparked from some spiritual thoughts and study as well as just seeing a pattern appear in my own life and in the lives of historical figures. This can so relate to anyone building a business because the future is truly unforeseeable.

I want to share with you the way I have viewed reading this verse in scripture and hope that you can picture it with me. It truly paints a beautiful life with the power of God in and around us.

This episode came about from a very profound epiphany I had that as much as we try to avoid adversity, it is one of those things that are absolutely certain in life. Also, blessings and prosperity are certain as well, but we seem to get hung up on the challenges we face and question why we encounter them. In this episode I share my take on how we can embrace this part of life rather than try hard to avoid or ignore it.

I'm going to share with you the top 3 ways that you can Embrace Your Life that will have you living the life you always wanted!! Sound too good to be true? Try it. I am 99.9% sure that you can't go wrong with any of these. They are overly tried and true aspects that we can embrace and put into action that are truly life-changing for the better. Take a listen to find out!

In this episode, I share about my own life-long struggle with self-doubt and the lesson it taught me about it really is. You'll want to hear this!

Marissa Rehder is an entrepreneur, Christian, loving wife, and dedicated mom who has successfully integrated her faith and family values into her thriving business. As the founder of The Inspiration Haven, Marissa is passionate about creating handmade products that inspire women to find joy and creativity in their daily lives. With a background in life coaching, Marissa combines her professional skills with her deep-rooted commitment to empowering women. She believes that every woman deserves to feel cherished and motivated, and her mission is to craft beautiful, meaningful items that serve as daily reminders of this belief. Through The Inspiration Haven, Marissa has created a space where creativity meets purpose, and faith meets entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to the power of combining passion with purpose, and she continues to be a source of inspiration for many women on their own journeys of self-discovery and entrepreneurial success. Find Marissa's inspirational gifts here: https://www.theinspirationhaven.com/

Lauren Marks is a High-performance Coach who helps women reach their next level without mind drama and reach overall life success without burnout. In this episode, she shares some amazing and simple tips to engage in mindfulness in our daily life. Find Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenmarks/ Join the Thriving Women's Society on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244496344303027

We all have potential, from the moment we are born to the day that we die. What are we doing with it? And how can we help each other grow and expand on our capabilities? Listen to this episode to find out!

I share about my obsession for organization and decluttering, it's a real thing! And here's why it's so important and how it can help you in a variety of way. Also, there is an important message at the end that helps make sense of why we should deeply consider our actions with our "stuff". You'll want to keep listening!

In this episode I unpack what makes goals attainable and the secret sauce you need to make them happen!

Let me introduce you to Embrace Your Life and to myself, Laura Glass and why this podcast is here for you.

The Podcast has be re-branded and I'm excited to take on a whole new adventure! It's not just about embracing your brand anymore, which is still important, but I want to go deeper into how do we embrace our lives?! We only get 1 life to live, let's make the most of it! Get ready for a brand new season and all new topics on how to enrich your life, life rooted in firm biblical truths, lead with love and grow into who you are meant to be! This podcast is specifically geared to inspire and uplift women in their 20-40s who are navigating challenging terrain through marriage, motherhood, career, and daily living. I'm here to guide you and inspire you to make these some of the best foundational years of your life that will spur you on to leaving a lasting legacy of love. Let's Embrace Life!

I enjoyed creating this short episode for you to begin thinking about the culture of the community you want to build with your business. Drawing inspiration from the culture and objectives of sports teams, I emphasize importance as well as describe how the living out of core values in business can create an authentic brand and build a strong community. Using your own values and goals, you will rally your fans around you and create a memorable experience for your community. Connect with me on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns)

I love making things simple and so I am sharing an easy way for you to think through the color choices you make for your business and your brand. It’s like playing an association game when you pick colors to represent you. With these colors, and a host of other elements in your brand, you are creating an identity and shaping the perception of you in your customers mind. Let me know if you find this episode helpful and have any more questions. Let’s connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns)

Danielle tells about her newest calling to dive even deeper with accounting and help businesses generate purposeful generosity into their budget. With her faith as her guide, she is embracing this call and becoming a bridge to link businesses with non-profits to create win-win scenarios that allow both to thrive not only in regards to their finances but also to grow their impact! I’m so thankful to Danielle for being this light in the accounting world and I know she will spark many great things. You can utilize her generosity planning freebie from her website! ABOUT DANIELLE: http://www.4faccounting.net 4 Keys to purposeful generosity: https://4faccounting.systeme.io/purposefulgiving I've been working in the accounting field since my junior year of high school, and don't recall wanting to do anything different. After college, I worked for several years in corporate accounting before taking a few years off to be home with my children. During that time I began working from home just a few hours a week supporting various business owners, mostly from my church connections, with bookkeeping services. As my kids grew, I rejoined the full time corporate accounting scene but kept working with a few of my private clients on the side. Now my oldest is married (he and his wife are in the navy), and my middle son and youngest daughter are in college, about 4 hours from where my husband and I reside in SC. I currently work FT as a Controller for an IT consulting company - and also maintain my own business, 4F Accounting Associates, providing solopreneurs and non-profit leaders with financial administration solutions. I believe our businesses are meant to do more than make a profit, they're meant to make a difference - to impact lives for God. This means that discussions with my clients include topics like purposeful generosity, which essentially means incorporating a defined plan for giving into their financial strategy. My long-term dream is to be able to connect for profit business owners with nonprofits that need corporate sponsors, so I'm not just helping clients build a giving plan, but also providing introductions that enable them to walk out those plans and expand their impact in the lives of others. Connect with Laura Glass on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns)

Jennifer has had a lifelong passion for helping others towards their goals and improving their way of life and now she brings her expertise to coaches. I love that she shares her own story and journey and how she’s embracing the pivots and calls on her heart to serve the people that need her expertise and training. This episode is a fantastic listen and you’ll walk away with a few nuggets to help you on your business journey too! About Jennifer: Jennifer Jakobsen is a certified life and business mindset coach for coaches as well as a Licensed Therapist. She helps coaches ditch the doubt in their businesses and life so they can show up with the confidence and authenticity that attracts paying clients over and over again. She does this using her signature “Clarity to Cash” system. Her clients call her their business therapist since she helps them get out of their head so they can actually solve the problems in their businesses. https://www.instagram.com/jjakobsenlifecoach/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/jenniferjakobsencoach My Quiz: "Uncover exactly what is keeping you from more cash" https://bit.ly/uncoverquiz Connect with Laura Glass on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns)

In the episode, Tara shares about her experience with learning and understanding back-end systems for business and how it became her niche to help other entrepreneurs and exponentially expand her own business. We dive into how you can keep that genuine connection even with automations and strategies that are working for you even when you are unplugged from the online space. About Tara: Tara Leson is a systems and automations expert who specializes in combining systems and automations with strategy. I am super passionate about helping female entrepreneurs get time back through implementing the proper systems and automations so they can make an impact with their business and in their life, all while continuing to make sales! http://www.taraleson.com https://www.instagram.com/iamtaraleson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tara.leson Connect with Laura Glass on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns)

In this episode, Anna and I delve into personal experiences and anecdotes, illustrating the impact of understanding one's human design on business strategies and decision-making. Anna provides insight into the concept of human design energy types, outlining the distinct characteristics of projectors, manifesters, generators, manifesting generators, and reflectors. Through the analogy of a mountain hike, she vividly illustrates the unique roles each energy type plays in guiding, energizing, initiating, and reflecting within a business context. I love that she emphasizes the transformative impact of aligning with one's energy type, drawing from her personal experience as a generator and the realization that embracing her design led to greater alignment and co-creation in her entrepreneurial journey. You’ll be greatly inspired by this episode to explore your own human design. About Anna: Anna Nichols is an ambitious Human Design mentor and business strategist, who is passionate about helping entrepreneurs create profitable, aligned businesses. She is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to uncover their unique gifts and design aligned businesses that they love. Anna is the host of the Design and Align Your Business Podcast where she shares practical strategies about applying Human Design in business. https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/ https://www.designandalignyourbusiness.com/podcast https://iamannanichols.ck.page/humandesignhappyhour Connect with Laura Glass on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns)

Today’s guest is Laura Sinclair, a multi-six figure business owner, and she is sharing about her experiences as a working mom. She talks in depth about her career journey, from her marketing background to her successful venture into online nutrition coaching and management of a CrossFit gym with her husband. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their gym business prompted a reevaluation of their priorities, ultimately leading to the decision to merge her experiences as an entrepreneur. We talked about the challenges of entrepreneurship, including loneliness, self-motivation, people-pleasing, and fear. In this episode we covered the importance of being authentic and relatable in business interactions, pushing through fear to pursue one's goals, and building confidence through practice and learning from others' experiences. There is tremendous significance to being bold in asking for what you want and the impact of being genuine and transparent in business relationships. About Laura: Laura Sinclair believes that you and your business deserve to be seen. With over a decade of experience building digital marketing strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands, Laura has dedicated her life's work to teaching women how to grow their businesses and take big leaps into their entrepreneurial dreams through her podcast, courses, and events. Laura went from corporate dropout to multi-six figure business owner. Her journey ranges from public relations, sports marketing, sponsorship marketing and social media management, to nutrition coach, gym owner, women's event host, community builder, author, podcast host, investor, and CEO. Laura is a mom of two, CEO of the boutique social media marketing agency, The LJ Social Agency and the host of This Mother Means Business podcast. INSTAGRAM: @‌itslaurasinclair - Business and Marketing Mentor @‌thismothermeansbusiness - Podcast @‌theljsocialagency - Social Media Agency TIKTOK: @‌itslaurasinclair FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ljsocial PODCAST: This Mother Means Business:https://thismothermeansbusiness.buzzsprout.com/ Get Free Business Help https://www.laura-sinclair.com/community-connection Connect with Laura Glass on IG: https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns

Amanda Riffee shares her journey of transitioning from a full-time corporate job to working fewer hours to focus on her business and family. She highlights the challenges of asking for what she needs and making difficult decisions to avoid burnout, emphasizing the value of prioritizing her values and creating freedom in her life. This episode is packed with emphasis on the need to focus on activities that bring genuine fulfillment and the role of coaching in helping individuals identify and prioritize their core values. Along with the significance of celebrating wins, staying present in the moment, and making gradual lifestyle changes to pursue personal and professional goals. More about Amanda Riffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandariffee_coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-riffee/ Website: https://acrprofessionalcoaching.com/ Unleashing You with Amanda Riffee Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jkJ11BHMGWOp8nqlpG2nL?si=64157553d8d34ec9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unleashing-you-with-amanda-riffee/id1710461159 Get in Touch with Laura My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns) Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

In this episode, I'm taking you through the recent perspective changes I've experienced coupled with my extensive personal development journey through human design, positive thinking, and biblical principles. Hope you enjoy this! Let's connect My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns) Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

In this Episode, Andrea and I talked about how we go from living our lives out of routine to tapping into our divine purpose and living from this authentic place. If you enjoyed this episode, you can connect with Andrea and me and the locations below. Get in touch with Andrea https://www.instagram.com/andreacrispcoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-crisp/ https://www.andreacrisp.ca/ Get in Touch with Laura My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns)

Think you need to be perfect to make progress?? This episode will give you the encouragement and grace you need to realize that we are all works in progress. We can work through our blocks and embrace new changes! Connect with Natalie: Natalie Barnett | EFT Tapping to Boost Sales (@nataliebarnett) • Instagram photos and videos Free EFT Tapping Videos Every Month (nataliebarnett.com) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/efttappingforbusinesssuccess/ Get in Touch with Laura Membership & Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns) Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

You are going to love this conversation with Kate! Kate Vazquez opens up about her journey from working as a physician assistant to finding fulfillment through functional medicine and entrepreneurship. She candidly shares her struggles with feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed, which led her to recognize the need for internal mindset shifts to address the root causes of her challenges in health, marriage, and career. We then began to engage in a discussion about the root causes of stress, focusing on the role of emotional awareness and perception. We explore how emotional well-being and self-care practices can impact our energy levels and stress. Amidst having my daughter come in and out of the view and make some noises, I really enjoyed this conversation and was so happy that Kate shared her story and I hope it helps you not feel so alone if you are experiencing similar situations in your life. Find out more about Kate: IG: @‌thekatevazquez Website: katevazquez.com Podcast: Radiant + Resilient (Apple, Spotify) Get in Touch with Laura Membership Info & Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns) Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

From this episode, you’ll get ideas on embracing life and enjoying abundance, prioritizing family time, and finding fulfillment in the present moment. I absolutely loved this conversation with Akemi. We emphasized the importance of aligning with intuition and divine guidance, tuning out the noise of the world, and finding alignment in one's professional journey. Our conversation also touched on the transformative power of faith and purpose we’ve experienced in our lives and how we keep prioritizing it. I encourage you to explore Akemi-Joi's content for spiritual nourishment. Akemi’s Youtube Channel is Soulful Sisters Sanctuary. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Soulful-Sisters-Sanctuary Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akemi-joi-msw-lcsw-87a4b2ab/ Get in Touch with Laura My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns) Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

In this exciting and fun episode with Amy, I couldn’t wait to have her share with you her new book and the CEO method. Amy recounted her journey from a healthcare background to becoming an author, emphasizing the transformative impact of the 2020 pandemic on her introspective reflection and decision to pursue a more fulfilling life. Amy introduced the CEO method, a framework she uses helping business owners transition to a CEO mindset. She emphasized the significance of gaining clarity about personal and business goals, likening it to using a GPS to navigate towards a destination. She emphasized leveraging systems and automations to create freedom in business and personal life, highlighting the impact of decision fatigue and the need for efficient working. She explained how data-driven decisions can help in understanding business trends and achieving consistent income. And lastly, she shared about the intricacies of organic marketing and sales, emphasizing the transition from gaining visibility to converting followers into loyal customers. These are all important things to consider when starting your own business and growing your brand! I hope you enjoy this episode. You can find out more about Amy Traugh at the links below. Website: amytraugh.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/amytraugh Podcast: The Motivated CEO https://amytraugh.com/podcast Book: The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Success available at all major online retailers including Amazon- https://a.co/d/7q7X70t Get in Touch with Laura My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: Instagram (@lauraglassdesigns) Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

In this episode, I dive into many of the elements that we can plan out when creating the atmosphere of our business when it comes to visuals. Our customer experience is of top priority and using visuals from photos and videos to interior design is paramount to generating familiarity and credibility. The more that a customer can see consistency in our brand, the better. The more we can do to generate quick recognition in the minds of our audience, the better. I'm doing this podcast on the fly from my car and I want to apologize for any background noise. I had to share this and it was a perfect quiet time opportunity! :D

I am always finding books to read or listen to and after catching the title of this one I knew I had to read it! And since I was so impressed, I thought what better way to share my appreciation to the writer and share my enthusiasm than to share a book review with you. If you are interested, you can find this book on Amazon **affiliate link** Or go to the writer's website at https://www.48days.com/

I decided to share more of my life story and make this super informal type of podcast episode that’s purely for fun and also a tad informative. I went down the path of my childhood growing up with my parents’ business as a large and defining part of my everyday life. We each have to find our way to blend life and business and I am rooting for you to find yours with joy.

In this episode, Kristina shares her epic backstory of struggle to success! And the success came when she decided to work truly in alignment with who she is, what she loves, and her individual talent. She is making waves now and gives back to up-and-coming entrepreneurs who are looking to do the same. It was a pleasure to have her as a guest on my podcast, because I’m also a fan of hers and am very inspired by how she has embraced her own brand and is creating a lifestyle she loves. You can find out more about Kristina here: https://www.instagram.com/_theprettypenny/ My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

Mariana Henninger is a seasoned EMMY Award-winning documentary filmmaker who has taken her passion and experience in intimate and emotion-driven personal storytelling to help coaches, course creators, speakers and authors hone in on their story and create ONE single video that will revolutionize their sales process. Laura and Mariana discussed the importance of brand storytelling and creating emotional connections with the audience. Mariana, a seasoned documentary filmmaker, shared her journey into brand storytelling and her mission to bring the transformative power of storytelling to the online business world. The conversation touched on the challenges of building genuine connections in the virtual space and the impact of technology on personal interactions. Mariana emphasized the importance of tailoring the brand story to create emotional resonance and trust with the audience. You can find out more about Mariana and her work at: www.brandmagnetic.com or on Instagram @‌brandmagnetic My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

I am so honored to bring on a friend of mine, Jen Klonecki, a strategy and goal-setting expert, to discuss the importance of reflecting, refining, and setting new goals for building a brand. Jen is such a wonderful person to work with and I’m glad that she emphasized the need for flexibility in action plans and the importance of adaptability in achieving goals. It’s something that we can easily dismiss or overlook, but they provide such a great ability to achieve flow and success as we navigate the ups and downs and pivots that come our way. There are crucial aspects of self-discipline and accountability in pursuing goals, that stress the value of staying focused and consistent, and the need to evaluate goals, address limiting beliefs, and reflect on achievements to gain motivation and inspiration. You’ll be so inspired by this episode that I hope you take it to heart and share it with others you know who are growing their business! There is true transformative power of reflection and intentional goal setting! I encourage you to embrace the planning process, take action, and keep moving forward towards your goals. You can even join one of Jen’s accountability circles here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdO-ppjkiH9RhvuAizxBO9qbuxE8cy_F0 My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

On this episode, my friend and past mentor, Jillian Murphy and I discuss the importance of building an authentic online presence and personal branding in marketing. Like me, Jillian is adamant about the need to be true to yourself and not overcomplicate things, and to show up as ourselves rather than trying to mimic others or follow trends. We also brought up some caution against sharing too much personal information, which can have the reverse affect and make you appear unprofessional and unreliable. There is a delicate balance between authenticity and professionalism in an online presence and in this episode we shared intentional ways to achieve this balance. We suggest sharing personal stories from a place of growth and learning, which can strengthen your brand and build trust with your audience. Jillian is a powerhouse in this area, which is why I was so grateful to get her on this episode to share her insight and experience with you. Ultimately, this is the episode to listen to for how to bring tangible value to your audience, and you’ll find many tips on how to do so in ways that strengthen your brand. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianmurphy/ Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A4yGzE1cw5IR4YJQ4AweA Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sales-social-podcast/id1643196871 My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

This episode is with one of my besties, Wendy Verwey, and I loved having her for a variety of reasons, but the best part is that her story is truly valuable and inspiring for the person thinking of starting side hustles or turning a passion into a profitable business. Wendy shares her journey of taking control of her money and retiring early as a single mom, and now helping others monetize what they love, develop other revenue streams, and create fulfilling lives. We discussed various income streams that people have found success with, such as selling digital resources or dog-sitting (in her case), and how these align with their values and interests. There is a vital component to anything you decide to turn into a business - it must align with your values! In this episode, we dive into the importance of knowing yourself in order to translate that into your work and find success with business and developing your brand. Most businesses are built on solving a problem for someone and providing a solution or result. So, we discussed the process of finding your ideal business idea, utilizing skills and interests you already have, trying different things, and not being afraid to ask for help or suggestions from others. We really want to encourage our listeners to explore their passions and talents to find a business idea that is both fulfilling and profitable because there in lies true success. And as Wendy says, “creating a life you don’t need a vacation from”. Wendy's casual, relatable and fun approach to life inspires listeners to take control of their money and their lives. www.wendyverwey.com https://www.instagram.com/iamwendyverwey/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-verwey https://www.youtube.com/@fiyourselffirst FIRE Yourself First Podcast at www.wendyverwey.com/podcast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts My Website: www.lauraglassdesigns.com Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns Facebook: Laura Glass Designs

My good friend, Sarah Brown and I had an excellent conversation about the importance of boosting confidence and its influence on personal branding. In this episode, we shared personal experiences and insights, laying the groundwork to help you uncover strategies for building confidence and leveraging it to enhance your personal brand. Sarah Brown shared her inspiring journey of building multiple successful businesses from scratch without formal education or mentors. She emphasized the possibility of achieving success through hard work and determination, advising individuals to focus on their unique qualities and the challenges they've overcome to differentiate themselves in the market. This conversation really shifted into the importance of facing fears and enduring the emotions that come with it as the fastest way to achieve success. WOAH!! If you make no other takeaway than this, there is gold to be found in pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to achieve growth and success, even if it means confronting the things that scare you the most. Follow Sarah Brown on IG https://www.instagram.com/already_her/She is ready for a conversation with you, just send a DM! My Website: ⁠www.lauraglassdesigns.com⁠ Connect on IG: ⁠https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns⁠ Facebook: ⁠Laura Glass Designs Embracing Excellence Mastermind www.lauraglassdesigns.com/embracing-excellence

Laura and Charissa discuss their experiences as working mothers and the challenges they face in balancing work and family life. Laura talks about her upcoming program that supports faith-driven women in building businesses while enjoying life. They dive heavily into the importance of setting boundaries and outsourcing tasks to manage workload effectively. They emphasized the significance of personalization and adding depth to content to create a meaningful impact. Charissa also spoke on the evolution of her brand and the importance of authenticity in brand representation. Finally, they explored the transformative power of inner work on entrepreneurship and branding, emphasizing the role of stillness, self-reflection, and inner wisdom in shaping business success and personal fulfillment. You can find out more about Charissa here: https://www.instagram.com/charissahiggins/ Her Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnearnimpact/ Join the Embracing Excellence Mastermind with Laura Glass http://www.lauraglassdesigns.com/embracing-excellence My Website: ⁠www.lauraglassdesigns.com⁠ Connect on IG: ⁠https://instagram.com/lauraglassdesigns⁠ Facebook: ⁠Laura Glass Designs

I am honored and proud to present the Embracing Excellence Mastermind program, which consists of a mastermind community, one-on-one coaching, and optional design services. I cannot emphasize enough the intention of building deep connections and committing to personal and business growth within this program. There is such a need right now for us to shift in our ways of working, to slow down, to commit to showing up for ourselves and our businesses, and align our marketing strategies with our strengths and passions rather than jumping on trends and over-learning all the pathways to success. In this mastermind program, you’ll learn the significance of setting higher standards, building better habits, and prioritizing faith and relationships. The aim of this mastermind is to provide a space for personal growth, embracing challenges, and finding support and accountability, with a strong emphasis on integrating faith into every aspect of life and business. I invite you to join the mastermind. I’m excited for the transformative impact it can have on your life and your business. Reserve your spot here: https://lauraglassdesigns.com/embracing-excellence

Today I wanted to share on the significance of joyful marketing, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and personal interests in creating effective marketing strategies. What is authenticity? Let’s dive into that. I’m so grateful I can share my own experiences about incorporating my interests and hobbies into my marketing efforts. I truly want to encourage you to approach your work with a positive attitude and integrity. It makes such a difference! I cannot stress enough the impact of energy and attitude on marketing effectiveness. You must find ways to make your work and marketing enjoyable and fun. I invite you to join my email list where I share more great tips like this with you each week. CLICK TO JOIN

In this episode I am introducing you to my Marketing Mastery Workbook, which is designed to help small business owners and solopreneurs like you elevate your marketing skills and make it a joyful experience. I talk about the experience and importance of self-discovery and crafting a unique brand story, which are key concepts covered in the workbook. There is another episode to come that dives more into this resource for you, but if you are ready to get your copy, you can get it here.

Laura Glass stressed the importance of creating a unique and captivating brand story that resonates with the audience and creates an emotional connection. She drew parallels between the power of storytelling in sports and business and emphasized the need to create a story that inspires and motivates others to rally behind the brand. Laura also highlighted the significance of personalizing the brand story and constantly adding chapters to it, inspiring others by narrowing their focus and mastering their craft. Ultimately, a powerful and resonating brand story is essential for building a loyal client base and standing out from competitors. Join her weekly email newsletter here

I felt pulled to talk more about this. So today I am emphasizing the importance of integrity in business and branding. I share my personal experiences of clients ghosting after receiving proposals and how clear communication and honesty in business relationships can avoid such situations. I stress the need to treat people the way you want to be treated to build long-lasting business relationships. And also discuss the importance of setting high standards for client relationships and treating potential clients with the same level of service as paying clients to establish a relationship of integrity. And more excellence embracing tips for you to work through as well as insight into my signature program for 2024: Embracing Excellence. To get on my EMAIL LIST, CLICK HERE

I was honored to have on this episode, the lovely soul of Noelle Kustas, a women's transformational coach! She shares her journey of starting her own business, Rise to Shine Co, which offers coaching to women. She is a speaker and she also loves fundraising with jewelry. She brings up the amazing concept of being your favorite self instead of your best self, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and finding joy in everyday moments. Noelle's love for joy became a core value and brand identity for her business, and together we emphasize the importance of embracing personal experiences and values when building a brand. Also, there is a beautiful nugget at the end of the episode you’ll want to hear that’s especially for moms and daughters! You can find Noelle on IG: http://www.instagram.com/joyful_noelle/ & Visit her website: www.rise2shine.co

I’m talking about a moment that I could easily write off as insignificant because it didn’t feel big, but it was truly significant because it has now become a vital element of my brand. I decided to share about a breathwork experience that I had with my friend, Lauren Marks, and what came through for me during that moment. In her Facebook group, the recent topic had been about taking bold action for the end of the year, and I realized that this was what I needed to take bolder action in my business. The red ruby has become a staple to the Embrace Your Brand movement and it slowly being added to everything, the first of which is the Workbook that is meant to guide women wanting to start their own business and are working to grow something unforgettable so they can make momentum with joy! P.S. A great tool for business owners is ShinePages! An all-in-one platform for website, email, landing pages, CRM, memberships and more! I'm using it and absolutely love it. You can use it too.

Laura and Emily share their stories from motherhood and business about how they learned to set boundaries, often the hard way, and that doing so created a better lifestyle. Boundaries often require a level of communication with others and confidence in yourself, which then gives you the opportunity to respect the other person as well as yourself. Emily talks about how she shifted from her career in nursing to empowering moms in her town and beyond. With the coaching, events (her first in-person event happened this year and had over 100 women in attendance!) and programs she is doing to help moms, Emily is reframing the feelings we have that challenge us, keep us stuck and powerless in our lives into opportunities for growth and the ability to live our best lives. She has a program starting December 1st called More Than Mom, which is a 12-week program for moms to work through and uncover the mindsets that have been keeping them stuck so that they can change them into freedom giving opportunities for improvement. This is a space for moms to truly get to their roots and embrace new modalities to experience growth and empowerment. (Enrollment closes on Black Friday) Find out more about Emily and her work with empowering moms! https://empoweredmoms.co/ https://www.instagram.com/dremilyjacobs/

"I absolutely hated what I was wearing out what kept going through my mind was, this is so not me," Laura shares how this moment in her past taught her that trying to be what you think others want you to be isn't going to get you what you want. She is here to tell you don't go trying to be something you are not you. BE YOURSELF!! She encourages you to know that you will have so much more success, you will feel so much better and you will achieve so much more, when you step into your own very own power and become who you are, loving who you are, being who you are meant to be. She mentions a great example in her friend Jen Boyle, she is a leadership and communication expert helping quiet/introverted women become leaders. Check her out on IG - @leadquietly If you're looking for a website platform to add spark to your business, check out SHINE PAGES. It's what Laura uses for her website (LauraGlassDesigns.com) and she loves it! Check out ShinePages

In this meeting, Emily Wood and Laura Glass discuss the benefits of using Facebook and Instagram ads for businesses. They emphasize the importance of knowing your audience and having an offer that already sells before running ads. Emily recommends starting with lead ads to grow email lists and testing multiple audiences at a time if the budget allows. Laura highlights the importance of email lists and how Facebook and Instagram ads can help get in front of people more effectively, especially with the use of attention-grabbing hooks. They stress the importance of catching people's attention with the image and copy, and suggest using pre-made templates and screen-shotting ads for inspiration. They both agree that ads should be concise and tailored to the audience, and suggest experimenting with different approaches to see what works best. The speakers also discuss the benefits of Facebook's AI technology in finding higher quality traffic for lead and sales ads. They explain how Facebook studies people who respond to ads and finds more people like them, while highlighting the importance of testing and running ads to take advantage of Facebook's ability to remember and find more people who engage with the ad. They suggest that Facebook ads can be a valuable tool for expanding a business, but it is important to have a clear strategy and to be willing to learn and adapt along the way. Free opt-in: http://freebie.emilywoodads.com Insta: @‌emilywood.ads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilywoodads

In this episode, Laura talked with Tiffany Leader, a clinical social worker and burnout coach. They discussed the normalization of burnout in society and the importance of self-care in preventing it. Tiffany highlighted the importance of sleep and mindset work in addressing burnout, using the outcome formula to help clients break the cycle. They also discussed the benefits of incorporating joy and grounding techniques in daily life, such as taking breaks and being in nature. Laura and Tiffany emphasized the need to be present in the moment and focus on our senses to regulate our nervous system and release tension. They concluded by encouraging listeners to prioritize mental health and self-care to prevent burnout. In addition, Laura and Tiffany shared their personal experiences with burnout and the strategies they use to prevent it. They emphasized the need to take control of one's time and become aware of the body's needs, breaking habit loops and categorizing thoughts to determine which ones are serving you. They both agreed that self-care is a lifelong journey and requires constant adjustment to prevent falling back into unhealthy habits. To truly embrace your brand, you must embrace yourself!! You can find Tiffany on IG Burn Out Coach | Tiffany Leader, LCSW (@tiffany.leader) instagram.com Linktree: Tiffany Leader, LCSW | Facebook | Linktree linktr.ee Nehemiah 8:10b " The Joy of the Lord is my strength."

I believe that there is a time and place for everything including our relationships. Some are meant for the long-haul and others are just a blip in time. You will outgrow people as you evolve yourself and continue to expand your horizons and knowledge. There will be those who can no longer support the person you are becoming and then it's time to level up your supporters. To learn more about the Creative Greenhouse - click here For more info on branding & marketing assistance, visit my website If you like how my site looks, consider using ShinePages as your Website Platform Come follow me on Instagram.

Being in a good state within yourself, including confidence, feeling capable, and feeling like this is the right thing for your is such an amazing feeling because it actually empowers you to move forward doing what is the best thing for you. I realized that no matter how much strategy I learned form various business, I lacked the alignment to truly move forward in a way that I could sustain. So, now I take a much different approach. I work to be in alignment first, having the right conditions to play on my strengths first then choosing a strategy that works with that. I think the same approach can be powerful for you, especially if you haven't had much success sticking with strategy only. You can get free branding tips here, by joining my free Facebook group for Female Entrepreneurs Check out ShinePages - an amazing website platform that's super user friendly! Follow on INSTAGRAM

There are storms in life and storms in our business. Here's what I learned from noticing all the uprooted trees in our area that can be applicable to business. I want you and your business to stand firm and that can only happen when you deepen and strengthen your roots and foundation! Link to The Creative Greenhouse Membership Laura Glass Designs