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This week on the show, I get to share with you a conversation I had with a true-blue industry trailblazer - Kendall SummerHawk.   Kendall is a pioneer in the women’s entrepreneurial movement who began working as a coach in 2002 - aka a VERY different business landscape to coaches starting out today!  Her mission is to put the power of making money into every woman’s hands.  She is the creator of the Sacred Money Archetypes model, and made her name as an expert in helping women unlock both financial and business success for themselves, by letting go of past money blocks in order to experience deep, soul level breakthroughs in claiming their worth.  She has since evolved her business to focus on certified coach trainings.   In myself and Kendall’s chat, we cover:  The first steps she took towards coaching many moons ago Why she describes her first year in business as “the year of fear and tears” Filing for divorce and burning her business boats in one week  The major disadvantage she sees entrepreneurs facing today  How she found her coaching sweet spot of women and money Why pricing is so critical in a business   The Sacred Money Archetypes and how she created them How she transitioned to a certification program model What she sees as the biggest blocks female entrepreneurs have when it comes to increasing their incomes  The mistake so many of us make of “crawling into our clients’ wallets” (OMG this is powerful!!) Her own personal practices when it comes to creating abundance in her business Why she believes coaching is a great business model  The one thing you can do to immediately increase abundance in your business As you’ll hear, Kendall is a magnetic storyteller and I absolutely adored speaking with her.    To find out more about Kendall, visit her website at kendallsummerhawk.com or follow her on Instagram at @kendallsummerhawk. To access her Sacred Money Archetypes Quiz, go to: www.sacredmoneyarchetypes.com/quiz/ Coming up soon is my FREE 3-day personal brand experience, called the SHOWUP.  From Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st March, I’ll step you through the three key pillars to making this happen:  Day 1 - STRATEGY Day 2 - MINDSET Day 3 - CONTENT Go to bolddarling.com/showup to register. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I started my first business 11 years ago, I had zero profile, zero marketing budget… and zero business experience.  The one thing I did have was me - so I set about building my brand in order to build the brand of the business.   Thankfully, my plan worked.  Focusing on my personal brand for the last decade has changed my life.  That focus enabled me to build an awardwinning first business (with absolutely no marketing budget), publish four books, host a podcast for the last four years, and build a second business that now enables me to live anywhere in the world.   On the way, I figured out a LOT: what was worth investing time in, and what was a spectacular waste of time.  I navigated all the mindset hurdles - self-doubt, imposter syndrome.. You name it, I’ve had it.  And, eventually, I created my own model for what an effective personal brand looks like. Growing your personal brand is never a bad idea.  Being more visible enables more of your dream customers to find your business, helps them build trust in you and makes them a hell of a lot more likely to buy from you. Personal brands are not solely the domain of influencers and coaches.  Absolutely not.  Every business model will benefit from the increased profile of its founder.  Remember: people connect with people, not brands - and the halo effect of a high profile founder is invaluable. In today’s episode, I share five quick hacks that will help you boost your personal brand… right now.  Get ready to hear my absolute bugbears when it comes to personal branding, and some pretty direct mentoring advice!!  I kept thinking of more tips as I recorded this episode.  I’m also inviting you to come behind the curtains of how to build and amplify your personal brand with a three-day high octane, high value experience.  It’s called the SHOWUP.  And in it, I’ll be sharing the most nuggety, hard-won lessons I’ve had in this space. From Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th March, I’ll step you through the three key pillars to making this happen:  Day 1 - STRATEGY Day 2 - MINDSET Day 3 - CONTENT The SHOWUP will be one of the most potent three days of your business life.  The “rate card” investment for it SHOULD be at least $397…However I know how important this training is, and I want as many business owners as possible to experience this. So I’m offering it for…….. FREE.  Yep, absolutely no payment required from you.  What I DO ask is that you show up for yourself during the experience.   Go to bolddarling.com/showup to register. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I recorded this episode, we are 2.5 weeks into our new life in Spain.  Recently on Instagram, I asked for all your questions on this move - and gosh, did I get a lot! In this solo episode, I share my As to all those Qs… and more. I cover: The reasons for this move The key steps we took to research the move How we decided what to offload or keep  How we found our home in Spain The cost of living here versus Australia (all the deets!) How I’m managing my business from here, including the surprise upside I hadn’t factored The visa and tax logistics  How the kids are adjusting to the move  The one thing that has been my fuel in navigating all this change I so hope you enjoy this episode, and that it maybe gives you some extra oomph in making your own big goals happen. ;-) I also mention in this episode my new Power Month mentoring offer - you and me for one high-octane month!  To get the info, just DM “Power Month” to me on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode, I share my experience of going through The Hoffman Process recently. I wasn’t planning on doing an episode on this, however there were a LOT of requests for me to talk more about it.  So here we are! The Hoffman Process was created by US psychotherapist Bob Hoffman 55 years ago and is a week-long residential and personal growth retreat that helps participants identify negative behaviours, moods, and ways of thinking that developed unconsciously and were conditioned in childhood. As I share in this episode, I first heard about it it 2020 and 2022 was the year I committed to completing the Process. I share my personal experience of the Process, the greatest realisations I had during it, how it has changed my life and business, the tools I continue to use afterwards, and whether or not I would recommend it.   To find out more about The Hoffman Process, visit hoffmanprocess.com.au, and you can have a free phone consultation with a facilitator to see if the Process is right for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a business from your personal brand is the strategy of choice for many entrepreneurs - and can be a wildly successful one.  Having a personal relationship with your community enables you to build incredible trust and rapport with them, which smoothes the way for easeful sales and marketing. However the flipside of a personal brand business is not often discussed - and my guest on the show today goes there.  Sarah Akwisombe is the Sunday Times bestseller of “The Money Is Coming” and a UK entrepreneur who built an incredibly successful and profitable online business offering business training.  In 2020, the wheels came off every area of her life and business when she was, in effect, cancelled.   What ensued was a period of intense pain, then healing.  On the other side of the fire, Sarah reflects with me on her career to date, the experience of almost losing everything, and her life, business and family now.   This was a profoundly touching and moving interview, and I am deeply grateful to Sarah for sharing such rawness with listeners.  You can find Sarah at sarahakwisombe.com or on Instagram at @sarahakwisombe.  Her streetwear store is at notthatdeepstore.com or @notthatdeepstore.  Remember to follow @lorrainemurphymentor on Instagram.  Now go… and be bold, darling! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many, venturing out as a consultant will be their first step in their entrepreneurial journey, but it can be a scary step to make! This week I’m joined by Michelle Kvello to discuss how the transition from corporate to consultant can be made as seamlessly and successfully as possible.  Ten years ago, Michelle chose to step away from her senior corporate role to found Lantern Partners, a virtual CFO firm working with founder CEOs of start ups and scale ups.   Recently named one of the top 50 Women in Accounting (2021) and top 50 Small Business Leader (2022), she is passionate about using her voice and her stories to support women in the industry, as well as small businesses and individuals moving from corporate roles into their consulting dream.   Last year she launched her Corporate to Consultant program, a practical guide through the key building blocks in making a successful move. And - hooray! - podcast listeners get a 20% discount on the program using the code BOLDDARLING. In our conversation, Michelle shares: Her own transition from corporate to consultant a decade ago (or “self-ejection” as she described it!) The ten years since then - her biggest “fuck yeah” moments and “oh shit” moments Why she’s so passionate about helping others to make this transition What the greatest fears she sees in people wanting to move out of corporate The most common mistakes she’s seen others make in the transition The simple - and deadly - problem with the standard “I just want to match my salary” goal How to deal with a negative response from a boss or colleague on leaving your role How to find your perfect client starting out as a consultant  You can find more about Michelle on her website - michellekvello.com - and connect with her on Instagram at @michellekvello. To find out more about Lantern Partners, visit the website at lanternpartners.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video is increasingly becoming a “must do” rather than a “should do” in business - and (understandably) it’s a scary area for many entrepreneurs.  This week on the show, I have a true blue expert to help allay your video concerns, and help you build confidence in the space with solid, actionable advice. Described by her clients as a “video ninja”, Rebecca Saunders is a sought after video expert who works with business leaders, course creators and speakers to ensure they make their impact on the world with video. Rebecca has built a global production company, has a purpose built film studio in Sydney, and has a selection of online courses including her signature program "The Video Academy" to help make our video journeys just that little bit easier. In this nugget-packed conversation, Rebecca shares: Her COVID boom story of going from $0 to seven-figures in one year.. and what it required of her to navigate that level of growth The biggest gaps for business owners when it comes to video Her advice to those who hate seeing/hearing themselves on video The bare bones kit she recommends to get started with video yourself (camera, lighting, mic) - plus her GENIUS lighting tip How to know a space is great to record in... and when it's not! When we should invest in professional help  Tips on finding a rockstar videographer To connect with Rebecca, visit her website at rebeccasaunders.com or find her on Instagram - @therebeccasaunders. And the resources she kindly shared are: Supplier Checklist: rebeccasaunders.com/checklist DIY Equipment Guide: rebeccasaunders.com/diy Remember to follow @lorrainemurphymentor on Instagram.  Now go… and be bold, darling! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode features a conversation with Bold Darling member Georgie Dent.   Georgie is a writer, author, former lawyer and prominent advocate for women, gender equality, children and families. She is the executive director of The Parenthood, a not-for-profit parent advocacy group that campaigns for paid parental leave and access to quality early childhood education and care.  Georgie is the best-selling author of Breaking Badly, a memoir that was published by Affirm Press in May 2019 to critical acclaim.  The book shares her account of her nervous breakdown, which is the topic of our conversation. We cover:  What tendencies/patterns she can see that hinted at her challenges later on  Perfectionism and how that manifested in her life  What life was like when she was approaching her breakdown The experience of the breakdown itself  Her road to recovery and what helped What the turning point was when she realised that she were getting better Her biggest learnings from the breakdown What Georgie would say to any other woman who might be struggling with her mental health right now How to support someone who's having mental health challenges If you are finding life challenging right now, please do know that you are NOT alone and that you can be well and happy with the right support for you.  You can find more about Georgie on her website - georgiedent.com - and connect with her on Instagram at @georgiedent_. To find out more about the work of The Parenthood, visit the website at theparenthood.org.au, or find it on Instagram at @TheParenthood.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fleur Marks once thought she was 'Wonder Woman'.  Working at the top levels within multinational advertising agencies, she was a self-confessed overachieving workaholic who thrived on stress and challenge…  Until she got very sick, kicking off a decade of both health and financial challenges.   That decade culminated in her starting two businesses to inspire others to take care of their wellbeing: The Wellbeing Store to offer mindful gifting and Well You, a corporate wellbeing consultancy. Fleur - despite her health challenges - was one of the most engaging and uplifting people I’ve ever gotten to speak to and I’m so grateful to her for sharing her story with you and I on the show. In our conversation we discuss: Her high octane life in ad world and how she was addicted to work  The series of health challenges she experienced, and how she navigated them The intense financial hardship that followed - going from an affluent lifestyle to depending on charity to buy fuel to get to work  The biggest lessons/insights she’s had from those challenges The greatest issues holding women (especially female entrepreneurs) back from being as well as they could be What changes she has made in recent years to support her wellbeing    To find out more about: Fleur herself - follow her on Instagram at @fleurjmarks  The Wellbeing Store - visit thewellbeingstore.com.au or follow on Instagram at @thewellbeingstore Well You - visit wellyou.com.au  Fleur has very generously offered listeners a 20% discount at The Wellbeing Store when they use code LORRAINE at checkout.  Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of the year again!  Each year on the show, I do a wrap of both my personal and business highs and lows. 2022 was a landmark year for my business, and brought some huge developments.  In this episode I share behind the scenes of my year in entrepreneurship, and pass on the lessons I’ve learned.   In this episode, I mention my Entrepreneur’s Performance Review that I complete at the end of every year.  It’s a great opportunity to reflect and extract the learnings from the year so we can take them into the following year.  You can download it for free here: bolddarling.com/performance-review  Thank you so much for being a part of the show this year – I really appreciate you being here.  This will be the last episode on The Lorraine Murphy Show for a while as I’m launching the Bold Darling Podcast in January 2023, and that will be my main focus for podcasting next year.  See you over there! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of the year again!  Each year on the show, I do a wrap of both my personal and business highs and lows. 2022 was a year that was very kind to me, and which brought me growth and depth in pretty much every area of my life.   In this episode I talk through the highs and lows of love, life, health and family this year.   Expect a few tears, some over-sharing and lessons passed on.  Oh, and I also share some pretty big news on what’s happening in 2023!   Thank you so much for being a part of the show this year – I really appreciate you being here.   These end-of-year episodes will be my last for a while on The Lorraine Murphy Show as I’m launching the Bold Darling Podcast in January 2023, and that will be my main focus for podcasting next year.  See you over there! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I’m sharing a topline debrief on my recent Bold Darling launch.  My intention with this launch was to make it feel like a great big party, keep my energy as high as possible throughout… and bring in lots of brilliant new Bold Darling members! In this chatty episode, I share: A snapshot of what’s been going on on both the business and personal front this past month What I feel went wrong with my last launch, and how I wanted to rectify that this time around How the concept of the GLOW UP came about The epic resistance that I had to navigate as I created it  The huge realisation I’ve had about what I’m ACTUALLY selling in my business My two secret weapons to keeping my energy high throughout  The tactics that really worked during the launch, and… …those that really didn’t! How nail-biting the last day was - and how I turned it around  The insights that I’m taking into my next launch  I also share an important update on my future plans for this show. Some resources I share are: Do The Work book by Steven Pressfield RTT practitioner Rachel Crethar Bonjoro video messaging software  I hope you enjoy this debrief, and that the lessons I share in it help you with your next launch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast I’m featuring a conversion with one of my wonderful friends, Melissa Ambrosini.  Melissa is a bestselling author, podcaster and speaker… and she also became mama to beautiful Bambi last year. Becoming a mama was one of Melissa’s greatest ambitions, and she prepared for YEARS for this role!  I love talking to her about how she navigated a thriving business and starting a family.  In our conversation, we cover: Who Melissa “pre Bambi” was The wait to conceive, and how that sat with her as a Type A biz owner (I can speak from experience with this one too - ha!) How she cared for herself during pregnancy, while also doing what was needed in her business What her plans were for maternity leave - and how those plans transpired  Birthing a book and a baby at the same time and how she navigated that How becoming a mama has changed her approach to business... and what has stayed the same One piece of advice she wants to share with wannabe business mamas And one piece of advice to business mamas Melissa also talks about her new program, Wholy Mama - the ultimate guide to conception, birth, postpartum and conscious parenting.  You can find out about it here: wholymama.com. Another resource Melissa shares is her postpartum guide, which you can download here: https://melissaambrosini.com/postpartum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next four days on the show, I’m sharing the GLOW UP experience I’ve been running this week.  Today’s session was tutorial-style.  My intention was to help the group INTEGRATE their GLOW UP.   I did a speed recap of the first three days together, then answered questions from the group on: Getting past an income plateau Pricing strategy Knowing your business USP The importance of accountability  Bold Darling I also share in this episode that doors are open NOW for my Bold Darling group – for female entrepreneurs who want to grow brilliantly successful businesses… without sacrificing themselves in the process.  Find out more at bolddarling.com/glowup.  Doors close on Thursday 27th October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next four days on the show, I’m sharing the GLOW UP experience I’ve been running this week.  Today I’m talking about SALES & MARKETING, with the intention of helping you effortlessly attract your perfect customers to your business. I share: The marketing secret weapon I guarantee you’re not leveraging effectively A gamechanging reframe to help you kick imposter syndrome to the kerb The simple way you can build your profile as an expert… right now How in business (and life!) we’re either expanding – or contracting The big mistake I made in sales early in my first business (and what I did about it) How most business owners waste their time selling One enormous advantage you have as a business owner selling I also share in this episode that doors are open NOW for my Bold Darling group – for female entrepreneurs who want to grow brilliantly successful businesses… without sacrificing themselves in the process.  Find out more at bolddarling.com/glowup.  Doors close on Thursday 27th October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next four days on the show, I’m sharing the GLOW UP experience I’ve been running this week.  Today is Day 2… and we’re talking about SYSTEMS & SUPPORT, with the intention of getting you more time and space in your business.   In today’s video you’ll learn: How a bicycle wheel represents how many of business owners feel in their businesses (it’ll make sense, I promise) Why systems as an area can get extremely over-complicated How to get started - or continue - on your systemising journey with ease The gamechanging meeting I had with my team in my first business The three key elements of self-awareness as business owners How to define your superpowers The simple strategy to define what you can delegate more  Brilliant advice a past mentor gave me on when to hire I also share in this episode that doors are open NOW for my Bold Darling group - for female entrepreneurs who want to grow brilliantly successful businesses… without sacrificing themselves in the process.  Find out more at bolddarling.com/glowup.  Doors close on Thursday 27th Oc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next four days on the show, I’m sharing the GLOW UP experience I’ve been running this week.  And we’re starting exactly where we should be starting… with you!   A business runs off the energy of its founder - so it’s critical that we first glow YOU up.  In Day 1 of the GLOW UP, we traverse personal organisation, energy management and and inspiration… all with a view to unlocking that next level of fulfilment and success for you as an individual. In this episode you’ll learn: How your personal mindset and energy directly affects your business  Why good does not equal easy How to move from being reactive to proactive The three home systems that can save you mental real estate The biggest mistake female entrepreneurs make with energy management The importance of having People Who Get It Around us… and how many of them we need How lack of clarity zaps all the good mindset stuff (e.g: motivation) I also share in this episode that doors are open NOW for my Bold Darling group - for female entrepreneurs who want to grow brilliantly successful businesses… without sacrificing themselves in the process.  Find out more at bolddarling.com/glowup.  Doors close on Thursday 27th October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a bank of images you love of yourself is one of the biggest gamechangers to putting yourself out there in your business - and in order to get those images, we need to nail our photoshoot! I’m fresh off my latest shoot, and it’s something I try to do at least twice a year.  In this episode, I share my super practical behind-the-scenes tips to nailing a photoshoot.  I cover: How to schedule your shoot What to look for in a venue (and why I don’t recommend shooting outdoors) How to find the photographer of your dreams My advice on choosing clothes for your shoot - and my own misfires on this front Why I beg you not to DIY hair and makeup… and my lashes watch-out! What to bring on the day How to set up at the shoot to max out time and efficiency What to ask of your photographer on the day so you feel confident in yourself… and that you’re getting the shots you want The one thing I mess up every single shoot  NB! This is the last podcast call for the GLOW UP - it’s kicking off next Wednesday 19th October and runs until Saturday 22nd.  If you’re looking to uplevel yourself and your business, you will LOVE these four days.  Register (for freeeee!) at: bolddarling.com/glowup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on the many business owners I’ve encountered in my own entrepreneurial journey, and those I’ve mentored, there are VERY clear patterns and commonalities they have in common.  In this week’s episode, I count down the eight most common traits I see them having.  The response to the GLOW UP has been huge!!  Hundreds of people have already signed up.  Join us from 19th-22nd October for four days to uplevel you, and your business.  You can register right here: bolddarling.com/glowup. If you’d like to learn more about DISC, check out the chapter on it in my first book Remarkability.  And to learn more about building resilience, read my fourth book Step Into You. I also reference DISC behaviour profiling and Helen Jacobs’ book You Already Know in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I’m sharing an update on my glowing up experience - what I’ve done so far, how I’m feeling and the challenges I’ve had doing it.  I also break down the difference between pleasure and fulfilment. Given the remarkable difference I’ve already seen in everything from my health to my business, I passionately wanted to create an opportunity for you to have your own business upgrade… So I’m FINALLY sharing my latest offer - the GLOW UP.   You can register right here: bolddarling.com/glowup. I also reference an earlier podcast episode where I talked in detail about my first 75 Hard experience - that’s episode : What 75 Hard Taught Me About Staying On Track With Goals And Habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.