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Summary:  Entrepreneurial paths might look haphazard, but for almost everyone I know each step leads to the next and they all make sense if you’re patient. In this episode I explain the unconventional way I moved from being a waitress to international corporate paralegal for one of the most iconic companies in the world. I explain how I created a path when all doors around me were closed and how my business has evolved and what it looks like today. Notes: 3:23 – The beginning of my mindset 4:44 – Change happens 5:20 – The influence of my mother’s situation 6:34 – The foot in the corporate door 7:53 – The many attempts to rise up the career chain 8:59 – Finding my space and creating a path11:00 –The beginning of my paralegal career14:37 – The draw to corporate law16:15 – My early education in entrepreneur watching18:22 – The realization I had more to offer21:08 – Marrying the life coaching and business knowledge24:26 – How my remote coaching practice developed26:21 – If I can live anywhere and do what I’m doing – where do I want to go?27:35 – What my business looks like today Connect with Elizabeth Miner Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching: www.ElizabethMiner.netBook Available on Amazon: The Entrepreneur AdvantageSample chapters of The Entrepreneur Advantage Contact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.net

Summary:  Mention the word networking and you’ll get a variety of responses. For Greg Morrison, it was the way he broke into the very tight industry of entertainment in LA. There is an art to networking well and it is not a hack, nor fast but when done well it builds a solid and lasting foundation that is invaluable along your career. Notes: 2:02 –  Welcome3:27 – Where and how he began sports broadcasting.6:43 – Developing a career plan out of what he loved.9:34 – Finding the element in broadcasting that really lit his fire.11:43 – Taking lifestyle into account as he graduated.14:27 – The hard truth about his chosen path.16:20 – Using his resources.18:39 – Making a plan.20:28 – Developing a network in LA.24:24 – First big break in the entertainment industry.26:32 – Utilizing advice obtained through networking.32:54 – Always being curious and willing to learn.34:27 – The challenges of freelancing and staying committed.38:33 – Chance meeting setup from Mom.42:00 – The ability to learn on the job.44:00 – The biggest break after years of networking.47:00 – The most important part of networking is the relationship building.49:29 – How to maintaining the relationships in your network.56:42 – How to connect with Greg Connect with Greg Morrison Company Name:  Two Tales Media Contact:  Reach Out to Greg Website: Two Tales Media Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.net Sample chapters of The Entrepreneur Advantage Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary:  Everyone carries stories of their lives with them into everything they do; it’s part of the human experience. This effects our relationships, our leadership and even how we run our businesses. Ameé Quiriconi, author, podcaster and founder of Activity Girl, LLC, decided to look deeper into why over time two of her successful businesses failed and found the common denominator was her. She now teaches others how to explore how events in one’s past might be shaping behaviors that are standing in their way to success and how to avoid replaying the old patterns. Notes: 2:22 –  Welcome4:15 –  The path of entrepreneurship6:30 –  Finding her role in a movement8:20 –  Business decisions based on fears9:05 –  Next business venture9:34 –  The turning point10:49 – How experiences from our past affect our business13:22 – Where being trauma informed comes into13:58 – The process of digging into her trauma15:55 – What Ameé did with what she learned17:38 – How to use being trauma informed perspective in your business19:19 – The legs of the entrepreneurial stool21:27 – Bring it home first24:22 – Think like a mogul26:47 – Is there a story behind your behavior?28:39 – Definition of trauma for the purpose of this discussion30:12 – the prevalence of trauma in our society31:49 – The leader’s responsibility to create a space where people feel safe and free33:39 – The practice of trauma informed leadership34:50 – The depth of your role as a leader36:30 – Ask yourself this important question37:25 – The benefits of psychological safety in the workplace39:04 – Where to find Amee Connect with Ameé Quiriconi: Company Name: Activity Girl, LLCEmail: amee@activitygirl-llc.comWebsite: https://www.activitygirl-llc.comInstagram handle: @amee_quiriconiFacebook: Amee Quiriconi Book: The Fearless Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business by Ameé Quiriconi Giveaway: A checklist for creating a psychologically safe environment Podcast:  One Broken Mom Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.net Sample chapters of The Entrepreneur Advantage Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary:  Every entrepreneur has two major hurdles, the first is building a business, the second is attracting attention for what they are offering. Jeff Berman of Berman Creative, is an entrepreneur and worked with countless others facing this exact problem so he knows the challenge from both sides of the table. Today we discuss what he has learned and he shares what entrepreneurs need to do to get the attention their business deserves.  Notes: 2:09 – Welcome3:02 – How did an Astrophysicist become a creative director?5:23 –How not to take advantage of opportunity.6:56 – Finding the environment where your energy aligns.8:54 – The business venture that didn’t go as planned.11:02 – Finding the area in advertising that was a fit.13:55 – The big divide between entrepreneurs.14:42 – The challenge bigger than creating a business.15:40 – How to get attention for your “thing.”17:00 – The statistics you don’t want to hear.18:13 – Why new businesses fail according to Jeff.19:14 – The first step to get attention for your offering.20:29 – What is your client doing to solve the problem you currently solve?21:58 – The most common pitfall for entrepreneurs.25:55 – You cannot explain to people why they should be interested in your offering without this first.27:52 – How to get through the filter people have to avoid paying attention.29:29 – How Apple got people to be interested in the iPod.31:59 – How to get people to ignore your offering.33:23 – The heart of the connection with your customer.35:17 – Turning a running shoe company into an apparel company.37:17 –  The benefit of values-based advertising to connect with an audience.39:02 – Why “passion” is such a critical element to successful entrepreneurship.40:43 – How entrepreneurs can connect with their audience.43:00 – The benefits flying your “freak flag.”44:03 – Jeff’s definition of persuasion.45:22 – How to connect with Jeff. Connect with Jeff Berman: Company Name: Berman CreativeEmail: Info@bermancreative.comWebsite: Berman CreativeLinkedIn:  Jeff BermanInstagram handle: @weareberman Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.net Preview of Elizabeth’s book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary:  For Jeff Harry, play is serious business. He shares his definition of play and how to use it to build culture, address challenging topics and expand your business. It turns out, play is not a frivolous waste of time, there are so many benefits for your business by implementing play.  Notes: 2:05 – Welcome2:36 – How Jeff starts the day to provide the framework for opportunity4:40 – Jeff’s initial dream started in 3rd grade5:44 – What happens when you get exactly what you wanted6:30 – Using play to teach children STEM –having fun growing a business7:49 – The curtain pulled back in Silicon Valley8:50 – Workplace culture is made up of the worst behavior tolerated10:12  – What is going to be needed in the post-pandemic world11:02 – How entrepreneurs can use play to create productive environment11:50 – Jeff’s definition of play12:40 – How to get the most from yourself and your team13:59 – Building resilience for success15:49 – When genius visits, do you listen?18:18 – Why don’t adults play anymore?20:23 –How to use play to combat imposter syndrome25:25 – How to talk with Gargamel26:57 – Letting your inner critic breathe28:08 – The most important words we say to ourselves29:37 – How to use play to address difficult topics32:51 – The power of being yourself34:43 – How to find your “zone of genius”35:49 – Finding “flow”36:39 – The importance of soothing yourself and getting bored38:17 – The benefits of getting comfortable with uncertainty39:37 – Bonus experiment42:52 – Jeff goes hunting45:02 – What happens when you show up Connect with Jeff Harry: Website: RediscoverYourPlay.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffharryplaysInstagram: @jeffharryplaysTikTok: @jeffharryplaysMedium: @jeffharryplaysTwitter: @jeffharryplaysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/ Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching is here: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.net Preview of Elizabeth’s book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary:  When you pour your heart and soul into a project and give your all to it, sometimes it really is your all! Kathryn Curzon, shark conservationist, freelance copyrighter and marketer, shares what led up to the morning when she woke up and couldn’t get out of bed and how she came back from such a devastating time and continues to be an entrepreneur while honoring her personal limitations. Notes: 2:04 – Welcome2:59 – Where it all began – ticking the boxes society places before you5:25 – Resilience is a key skill for entrepreneurs6:13 – Where the magic began with a “sign from the Universe”8:21 – Following a childhood dream on a leap of faith9:23 – Discerning the nudges and trusting the voice12:15 –  How to move in the forward in the face of fear16:29 – The Pink Pen moment19:43 – The midnight idea that built a business23:00 – The cost of not addressing self-care25:19 – The day Kathryn woke up and couldn’t get out of bed28:14 – The way back to health30:19 – When there is nothing left to give32:21 – The path back to living again34:27 – What Kathryn works on and with at this time35:46 – Finding the limits while still living life37:37 – Scheduling recovery time and establishing the rhythm that maintains health40:38 – When something just doesn’t feel “quite right”42:09 – How to end up where all your needs are fully met 43:18 – Where to find Kathryn Connect with Kathryn Curzon Freelance Copywriter, Communications & Marketing SpecialistWebsite:  kathryncurzon.comInstagram handle:  @KathrynoceanaFB page:  KathrynOceana1 Kathryn’s chronicle of the early part of her adventure:  No Damage: An Adventure in Courage, Survival & The Pursuit Of Dreams Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching is here: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.netPreview of Elizabeth’s book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary: Sometimes you hear about those people who have a theme that weaves through their lives. Shelly Francis is one of those people and her theme is courage. Each step of her journey has asked for courage in one way or another and it gave her the curiosity to further research and write a book on the subject.  Her latest venture, Creative Courage Press, is named after one of the “Big Ideas” she discovered while researching courage. Notes: 2:04 – Welcome3:10 – The circle of Shelly’s career6:30 – Finding the balance of being a mother and working a job she loved6:51 – Unexpected health circumstances that shifted Shelly’s thought process9:00 – The importance of connection in times of need10:24 – Becoming the main bread-winner11:26 – Creating a business around her personal needs and values13:37 – Helping others find answers by making options visible16:48 – Building business through doing meaningful work19:27 – How to live life and have a business at the same time21:55 – Learning the publishing business from inside another’s company23:22 – Synchronicities that moved Shelly into a new journey25:57 – Building out a concept through learning about courage in leadership27:11 – The birth of The Courage Way29:31 – The elements of courage33:49 – The paradox of entrepreneurs – integrating soul and role35:51 – The types of courage37:31 – Creating life from the one you weren’t expecting39:02 – How to connect with Shelly Connect with Shelly Francis Creative Courage PressEmail: Shelly@creativecouragepress.comWebsite: creativecouragepress.comInstagram handle: @shellylfrancis Shelly’s gift to you: A reflective journal activity for entrepreneurs: https://creativecouragepress.com/creative-courage-for-entrepreneurs/ Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching is here: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.netPreview of Elizabeth’s book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary: There are so many challenges in the beginning stages of entrepreneurship that many never even make it to launch. This week’s guest, Franziska Spoddig, founder of SocialBookers.co shares this part of the journey with us. We talk about everything that goes into developing an idea and protecting the vision while it evolves. This is a must listen for anyone just getting started.  Notes: 1:58 – Welcome2:54 – How to decide which idea to choose5:58 – Knowing you want to be an entrepreneur is not enough to start a business7:42 – The phase necessary to create a business out of a solvable problem10:26 – The commitment to an idea to bring it to life11:48 – The challenge with feedback13:33 – Staying true to your vision regardless of viable opportunities15:47 – Discerning which opportunities to pursue17:09 – Being open-minded because “Your original idea will not stay the same.”19:11 – The challenges of a developing network20:52 – Reaching out for information to expand knowledge in the industry22:53 – Asking for help and making the most of other people’s time and networks28:00 – The art of the follow up32:23 – When people don’t respond to an ask34:17 – How to connect with people in a professional way35:57 – The launch and what it’s all about40:35 – The reach of the product Connect with Franziska Spoddig: Company:  SocialbookersWebsite:  Socialbookers.co   Instagram:  @socialbookers Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching is here: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.netPreview of Elizabeth’s book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary: Samantha Parker, photographer and marketer, always knew she wanted to be a photographer. Deciding what worked best for her within that field was a challenge that benefited from a series of happy accidents. In this episode Samantha shares how she has dealt with the unexpected and continued to cultivate a thriving business. Notes: 2:08 –Welcome2:41–An overview of the whole path3:47–The allure of photography4:45–Learning and building a reputation on the job6:12–An unintentional learning opportunity8:02–Following a dream doesn’t always work out the way we plan.9:50–The first pivot to make the most of an oversight12:00–Sometimes doing what you love is not a way to make a living13:25–Sometimes knowing what you don’t want to do is a step in the right direction15:09–Combining strengths to create a business16:19–Finding a niche to round out her business model17:20–The pivot caused by Covid-1920:07–Managing illness while running a business22:00–Building your business around what is essential26:06–The benefits of setting boundaries28:22–Not everything is an immediate need30:42–Samantha’s contact information Connect with Samantha Parker: Website: SCParkerPhotography.comLinkedIn: Samantha (Parker) Tomkow Instagram: @scparkerphotos Facebook: SC Parker Photography Make sure to check out Samantha’s Free Social Media Assessment – A review of one of your social platforms and give you tips on how to optimize it. Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching is here: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.netPreview of Elizabeth’s book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform

Summary Annie Sisson is one of those people who goes fully into whatever she is doing. So starting a business was no different. With a background in business she had all the functional and operational skills she needed. What she didn’t realize is all the other things that are necessary for success as an entrepreneur.  Notes 2:05–Welcome2:38–The beginning of Annie’s entrepreneurial journey4:00–The first attempt and why it didn’t work6:47–The missing pieces for success as an entrepreneur9:14-Coming to terms with a business failure13:28–What to do when the thing you want to do isn’t working14:20–Do you have to niche down?16:41 –Rewriting her failure story19:32–Excavating your personal skeletons20:37 –What happens when you shift your mindset23:04–The art of becoming “that person”25:57–Managing the stories that don’t go away28:57–The spiral staircase of growth30:23–Where the power lies32:11–How to move through the process and stop the spiral34:58–What to do when you don’t fit the “formula”36:00–Contact information for Annie Connect with Annie:Company: Into The BoldTitle: Business and Empowerment CoachEmail: Annie@intothebold.comWebsite: IntoTheBold.comInstagram handle: @intothebold Find out more about your host, Elizabeth MinerOn Instagram: @ElizabethMinerOfficialInformation about coaching is here: www.ElizabethMiner.netContact Elizabeth@ElizabethMiner.netPreview of Elizabeth’s book, The Entrepreneur Advantage available here Please Rate and Review entrepreneurs IRL on your favorite podcast platform