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The Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsFAQ on The Digital DivasYou've got questions, we've got answers. On this episode I am joined by my partner and fellow Digital Diva, Katie! Together we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about our courses, our coaching and of course our coming academy. If you haven't already, be sure to check out www.thedigitaldivas.org and if you have any questions for us, you can ask us here: https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_divas/Also, connect with Katie on the following platforms: https://www.instagram.com/katiefisher_co/https://katiefisher.co/
2023-06-2633 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsOwning Summer!It’s so easy to view summer as one giant vacation or just count down the days until you can get back to business. You spend the whole summer feeling as if you aren’t really getting anywhere, personally or professionally, and it’s all a big waste.In this episode I discuss 3 very different ways you can OWN your summer. All unique in their approach. All serving a greater purpose for your business. You can approach Summer 2023 in three different ways:1. As a time to ramp up.2. As a time to evaluate.3...
2023-06-0523 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsCreating a Digital Marketing Strategy that WORKS!Big things are coming for The Digital Divas (https://www.thedigitaldivas.org/) and you won't want to miss it. Check out the website to join the waitlist to learn more about our new courses and modules coming very soon. What are your burning digital marketing questions? Do you have a follow up question about using AI for your business? A question about Pinterest and how to use it for your podcast? Let us know how we can help. Leave us a message here and we will get back to you! In todays episode, we discuss t...
2023-05-2224 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsIs AI Really Your Digital Bestie?With more and more platforms offering AI, the buzz on both sides of the issue is growing. Is AI going to replace the need for digital marketers, copywriters, photographers, etc? Is it a good idea to use AI for your business marketing needs? How will AI impact the digital marketing landscape and more importantly, YOUR digital marketing presence?In this episode, Amber digs into the benefits and the potential obstacles to using AI. She outlines several reasons why AI can be a valuable tool to use and why it is so attractive to small business owners. She...
2023-05-0825 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsFinding Your Inner Digital DivaDo you ever find yourself as a business owner feeling stuck when it comes to your digital and online presence? You know that in this virtual world, it's not an option to ignore this area. But, you aren't quite sure HOW or WHAT to do with it. In this episode I share why our online presence is like the front door of our business. And just like a physical front door to a brick and mortar, how a potential customer or client experiences your digital front door can determine if they will ever come back or if t...
2023-04-2422 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsTurn, Turn, TurnDo you feel like life is throwing curveballs your way and you're trying to figure out how to navigate them? Maybe you were ready to throw in the towel before the second quarter even began. In this episode, I am sharing how to make sense of changes in our lives and businesses. If you are ready to stay flexible, think outside the box, and take a leap of faith into new adventures, this episode is for you! Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Learn how to stay flexible and think outside the box.Discover h...
2023-04-1029 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to Take it Slow and Grow During the Summer SeasonDo you ever feel like a business owner being pulled in multiple directions? Maybe you are struggling to find a balance between growing your business and being present with your family during the Summer break. In this episode, I am sharing five actionable steps to help you stay consistent and prepare for the summer season while cherishing the moments that make the best memories. If you are ready to sit back and relax in the sun, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Find out how to run your business...
2023-04-0326 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual Assistants7 Voices You Need (and 3 You Don’t!) in Your Entrepreneurial JourneyAre you missing the social interaction and companionship you had while working in an office? Maybe you didn’t realize how the daily interactions benefitted your day-to-day productivity until you didn’t have them anymore. In this episode, I want to outline seven voices that you need on your entrepreneurial journey as well as the three voices that you absolutely do not need in this journey. If you are ready to intentionally build meaningful connections for growth, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Find out how to cultivate a stro...
2023-03-2728 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBypass Overwhelm, Avoidance & Dread: How To Get Back Into Alignment With Your BrandDo you feel like your business has gotten off track? Maybe you don’t realize you are off track in the mission of your business, but you know you are feeling drained and overwhelmed by your business and the work you are doing to serve others. In this episode, we will take a step back and evaluate if and why you are feeling out of alignment with your business. If you are ready to start feeling good about your business and serving others in a way that doesn’t feel like a compromise to yourself, this episode is for you...
2023-03-2021 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsOvercoming the Top 4 Challenges in Growing Your Career and BusinessDo you feel stressed out? Maybe you're experiencing some business challenges, dealing with a career shift, or feeling uninspired. This is a rewind episode, where I share the top four obstacles we encounter in the process of growing our career and business and how to move beyond these challenges. If you are ready to take the next step to grow in all aspects of your life, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Learn how to examine the basis of your roadblocks.Discover how to shift your...
2023-03-1320 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsRewind - Check Out Before Your BurnoutDoes the word vacation scare you rather than excite you? Maybe you are a business owner like me who struggles to unplug from all the responsibilities on your lap and have your much-needed rest to recharge. This is a replay episode, where I talk about that dangerous belief of not being able to "check out" of business and how to normalize it to prevent burnout.Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Find out how to address the mindset battles of taking a break.Discover how to save yourself from burnout.Learn to set fulfilling...
2023-03-0621 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsSorry, Not Sorry - Stop Apologizing Girl!Are you a people pleaser? Maybe you want to make people happy, but being always sorry (even for things you are not sorry for) is not the answer. Don't get confused, people pleasing is different from kindness. In this episode, I dive into the deep roots of people pleasing and share how to break the negative cycle of apologizing. If you find yourself constantly asking for forgiveness, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Uncover the reason why you always feel the need to apologize.Stop saying...
2023-02-2726 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsMaking Presentation Design a Thriving Profession with Adrienne JohnstonAre you allowing yourself to fail forward? Maybe you want to start an online business or already have one but are afraid to experience failure, so you are stuck. In this episode, Adrienne Johnston, a PowerPoint presentation designer, joins me to share how she uses her failures to create business opportunities to grow and design her way of life.Adrienne specializes in helping her clients deliver excellence, amazed audiences, and potentially land clients using presentation designs. She is also a coach for freelance presentation designers who wants to build a thriving design profession and eliminate the death...
2023-02-2051 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBonus: Real Self-Care in a Virtual WorldSerious question, are you taking care of yourself for real? Maybe you have taken an occasional bubble bath and vacation, but you know that you need to learn to invest in self-care on a deeper level. In this bonus episode, I share the ten most tangible ways I use (and you can, too!) to take care of yourself in this ever-evolving virtual world. So, if you work from home or are a virtual entrepreneur that feels burnout and isolated, this episode is for you!Connect with Amber Instagram
2023-02-1612 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsDon't be a Doormat: Setting and HOLDING those boundariesAre you allowing yourself to be walked all over in your business? Maybe you feel like everyone is making demands of your time and instead of saying no, you find yourself trying to meet their expectations without much in return. In this episode, I share how you can still serve your clients while also respecting your own boundaries and time. If you are ready to start feeling like a valued business owner and partner to your clients instead of a doormat, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to...
2023-02-1323 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsMy Most Asked Question, ANSWERED! (How to understand the value of your services and price them accordingly)Are you an entrepreneur trying to find the right price for your services? Maybe you know what you offer is valuable, but you just can’t put a dollar amount on your services. In this episode, I share the answer to my most asked question and how you can become more confident in pricing your services! If you are ready to start seeing the financial benefits of valuing your services and positioning yourself as the expert, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Gain confidence in charging what you're worth an...
2023-02-0625 min
Starter Girlz PodcastHow To Be Resolute But Stay Flexible In The ProcessSend us a textOn this episode, I welcome Amber Weyrauch, the owner of Socially Inspired, a social media management and digital marketing agency. Amber is the host of The Inspired Biz Podcast. In her show, she brings value to the online space for those starting or growing their virtual businesses. Additionally, Amber is a VA and SMM coach that helps emerging and developing VAs build businesses, not just create jobs for themselves. We touch upon how businesses evolved during the pandemic, the importance of thinking beyond where you are now, and why creating systems is necessary.
2023-02-0327 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsTalks with Teresa: Knowing Your Trauma Triggers in BusinessDo you feel trapped in your workplace or business? Maybe you find yourself unable to concentrate, and your productivity is suffering amidst all the noise, expectations, and daily chaos that come with managing a career and running a business? In this episode, Teresa Glantz is back to shed some light on how our past traumas can trigger us in our careers and businesses . If you are ready to harness your own power in healing and kick your inner critic to the curb, this episode is for you!Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:Find...
2023-01-3043 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBonus: The Rise of PinterestAre you using Pinterest as part of your marketing strategy? If not, you should be, and in today's bonus episode - I'm giving you the inside scoop. Highlights from today:What is Pinterest support, and how it works (1:50)Pinterest is a massive search engine (3:47)Use Pinterest to grow your business (5:10)Value of Pinterest (6:42)Getting started on your own (8:46)Are you ready to dive into Pinterest and grow your business? I'd love to hop on a call with you, chat on Instagram, or go to my website and book a discovery call. I a...
2023-01-2610 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBecoming a Better Manager of Your TimeAre you coasting with your business and taking it day by day? Maybe you aren’t the best manager of your time, but you are ready to grow your business and know this is a weakness you need to work on. In this episode, I share exactly what I do in Socially Inspired to manage my time wisely, gain trust from my clients and keep my team functioning smoothly. If you feel overwhelmed by tasks in your business or have found yourself just spinning your wheels but never really gaining any traction, this episode is for you!Ar...
2023-01-2319 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsShowing Yourself Grace In All SeasonsAre you currently going through a new season in life or your business? Maybe you are just coming out of the holidays and gearing up to hit the ground running in 2023. In this episode, I am sharing how you can show yourself grace in every season of your life, even the more difficult ones. If you are ready to take on the unexpected or even the expected seasons and come out on top, this episode is for you!Are you on THE LIST yet? Click the link to receive updates and special offers from Socially Inspired --->...
2023-01-1622 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHappy Birthday Socially Inspired: Then vs. NowAre you feeling a push to try something new? Maybe you haven’t started a virtual business or feel called to shift and grow this year. In this episode, I'm reflecting on everything I have learned since starting Socially Inspired. This episode is for you if you are ready to unearth the greatness beneath your comfort zone!Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:The direction of The Inspired Biz Podcast (0:36)The beginning of Socially Inspired (4:36)Triggered to chase adventure (8:01)Reflecting on the problematic areas of getting started (10:36)Cultivating a CEO mindset (15:47)Lessons le...
2023-01-0925 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to overcome Social Media DeclineAre you seeing a decline in how well social media is performing for you? Maybe you aren’t getting the same results you have been getting, but you know you are doing everything that was getting you results in the past.In this episode, I validate your concerns and share how you can conquer the decline of social media to continue seeing success in your business. If you are ready to take control over your online presence and take your business to the next level, this episode is for you!Inspiration I am passing on to you in...
2023-01-0215 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsSteps to set new goalsHave you ever felt stuck in a rut and unable to reach your goals? Maybe the end of the year reminds you of all your plans for this year that ended up being derailed at some point. In this episode, I share the steps you need to take to set your goals up for measurable success. If motivation and passion seem like distant memories that have been completely forgotten, and you are ready to bring them back, this episode is for you!Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:When to start thinking...
2022-12-2620 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsAbundance Mindset in a Season of ScarcityDo you feel trapped with all your negative thoughts? Maybe you are focusing on what you lack rather than what you have and can control. I’m sharing the root causes of the scarcity mindset holding you back from all the abundance you could have. This episode is for you if you are ready to pull the scarcity weeds and grow an abundance mindset this coming 2023!Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:Recession-proofing business mindset (02:08)The thoughts that don’t feed your business (04:08)Using your experience to be wiser (09:27)Beli...
2022-12-1921 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBirthday reflectionsDo you enjoy reflecting on your year and analyzing each milestone and how far it has brought you? Maybe you look back on all that has happened and assess what went well and what could improve. In this episode, I reflect and share a few realizations about myself, what I've learned in 2022 and how I will use these realizations as I embark on this next year. If you feel like you must constantly move forward and never take a break to reflect on your own life as an entrepreneur and mother, this episode is for you!Inspiration...
2022-12-1216 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsOvercoming a Builder MentalityDo you constantly feel the need to build something new? Maybe you are always coming up with new ideas for your existing business, or maybe you just can’t stop generating new business ideas! In this episode, I am digging into what it looks like to have a builder mentality or to have a personality that is really driven by a desire to build things. If you are feeling the burnout or confusion of not knowing what to do next in whatever it is you have built, this episode is for you!Inspiration I am passing on to...
2022-12-0522 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsWhat I am going to STOP doing in 2023Are you feeling stuck in a rut and have no room for new goals? Maybe you are unhappy with your current situation but need to know how to change it. In this episode, I specifically share what you need to stop doing in 2023 to adopt new habits that align with your goals. If you are ready to hit the ground running at the beginning of the year, this episode is for you!Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:The speed of life (1:01)Goal setting for the next year (2:07)Distrusting and feeling discouraged...
2022-11-2814 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBecoming a Master of Your MindsetDo you feel like your thoughts hit the ground running and haven’t slowed down? Maybe you are worried about an upcoming meeting, fretting over a project deadline, or simply unable to turn off the "to-do" list in your head. In this episode, I dive into the lies that we believe, the things in our minds that we allow to take hold, and how we allow fear to whisper lies to us. If you are exhausted and fed up with making agreements with those lies, accepting them as truth, and taking them on as truth, this episode is for yo...
2022-11-2119 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsThe Truth About Loneliness in BusinessIs being an entrepreneur feeling a little more isolating than you expected? Maybe you started your business because you wanted to take the road less traveled, but you didn’t truly expect to travel it alone. In this episode, I open up about my own experiences with loneliness, how I lean on my support circle, and how I use my own feelings to reach out to others who might also be struggling. If you are ready to feel less alone in your feelings and feel more seen and connected with others, this episode is for you!Inspiration I...
2022-11-1419 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsSocials from ScratchAre you anchored in the ‘why’ of your business? Maybe you have noticed a few cracks in your foundation as you try to stay strong and keep up with the changes around you. In this episode, I share my experience with my Socially Inspired business and the importance of pivoting while staying true to your original intentions. If you are ready to build the business you originally dreamed of while still making necessary changes, this episode is for you!Inspiration in this episode:Bringing you up to speed (0:43)Kristin Boss on the evolution of an entrepreneur (4:11)The...
2022-11-0722 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBecome an Unapologetic Woman in Sales with Dorothy VilleneuveAre you hesitating about becoming a coach because you aren’t sure you can do it? Maybe you know you have what it takes, but the imposter syndrome is too heavy of a mental block to get past. In this episode, Dorothy Villeneuve, a sales and marketing consultant, and I dive into how she pushed past her own imposter syndrome and took her sales to the next level by being human. If you are ready to get aligned and comfortable with your sales and potential coaching business, this episode is for you!Dorothy offers a bespoke service fo...
2022-10-3148 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsFuture SelfAre you burning the candles at both ends? Maybe you are already exhausted and haven't even built the business you dreamed of. In this episode, I want to talk about how we lean into our future selves, how we dedicate time and space to really identifying who we want to be, where we're going, and how we lean into that before we're even there. If you are ready to identify who it is you want to be years from now without feeling the need to throw in the towel before you become her, this episode is for you!
2022-10-2420 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsMy Recipe for SuccessAre you searching for the secret ingredients for success? You may have had a whole plan initially, complete with a daily schedule and tasks. In this episode, I share my recipe for success and how it is allowing me the opportunity to bring on the third arm of my business. This episode is for you if you are ready to bake your own version of success!Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:Curating Social from Scratch (3:22)My heart behind helping others get started from scratch (9:09)Getting started with Socially...
2022-10-1724 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsPrepare for the unexpectedAre you struggling to clear roadblocks life may put in your way? Maybe you have something as simple as a head cold, but as a business owner, you have found yourself spiraling and trying to catch up on the couple of days you missed at work. In this episode, I share how you can shift your mindset and your practices into ways that help you stay prepared for the unexpected. If you are ready to peacefully take on the big waves life sends our way, this episode is for you!Inspiration I am passing on to you...
2022-10-1021 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to Become Anchored in Your Purpose with Ruby MaddoxDo you want to stay more motivated as a business owner? Maybe you need to become clear on your why and need help finding the inspiration to keep going each day. In this episode, Ruby Maddox joins me to share how she went from being a student advisor to a business coach. You want to take advantage of the tips she drops in this chat!Ruby is a Purpose Coach and the owner of Direct Your Purpose, a Coaching and Consulting business that helps individuals and organizations move from Aspiration to Action on their mission and goals...
2022-10-0338 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsFAQs - How to be a Virtual Assistant or Social Media ManagerDo you want to take on a more flexible career that gets you away from your 9 to 5? You may have heard of virtual assistants and social media managers, but what do they do? In this episode, I share the most frequently asked questions on becoming a virtual assistant and social media manager. Spoiler alert: your current skill sets might be exactly what you need to start your own business! Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:Curating a team to create a custom-tailored experience for clients (2:11)Getting started in a virtual marketing role (4:41)H...
2022-09-2622 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsA Gut Punching Lesson from a Ten-Year-OldAre you suffering from analysis paralysis because of your lack of information? You may have an idea but don't have the resources to make it happen. If you are ready to open your ears and mind to the wisdom of a child, this episode is for you!In this episode, I share a lesson I learned from my ten-year-old daughter. It was an awe-worthy moment as a mother and cut deep as a business owner. Let's dig right in!"We have started to glorify this idea that 'I should be able to do it all...
2022-09-1923 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to Pivot Out of a Stagnant EnvironmentDo you constantly feel the urge to make a change in your business? Maybe you understand the pivoting concept but don't know how to do it. If you are ready to put things in place to make a change for the better, this episode is for you!Did you listen to How to be like Ross and Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!? We talked about how we know when it's time to pivot. In this episode, I talk about how you make the change. I share what I've learned this last year and what I have...
2022-09-1220 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to Rise From the Ashes After Burnout with Jennifer VeyreDo you feel like you are still mentally stretched even when you aren't doing anything? Maybe you feel stuck and can't seem to make yourself present for your family or work. If you feel like you are experiencing or in the trenches of burnout, this episode is for you!In this episode, Jennifer shares how she went through burnout with entrepreneurship and how she rebounded from that. Let's dig right in!Jennifer works with moms who want the lifestyle that a nine-to-five corporate job won't allow. She helps them get started, grow their business from...
2022-09-0534 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBonus: Tap the Brakes and Turn Off Cruise ControlWelcome back to another mini-episode of The Inspired Biz Podcast. Is the thought of failing holding you back? Maybe it's not the fear of failing, but you can't figure out how to get off autopilot and learn something new. Sometimes we need to check in, evaluate what we are doing, and clarify what we can do differently. If you feel like you're losing your focus, or maybe you are mindlessly going through the motions each day, this episode is for you."Where our eyes are, our mindset is, where we...
2022-09-0110 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to be like Ross and Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!Do you ever have tugging thoughts about what life would be like if you did things differently? Maybe you know what you are doing isn't what you're called to do. If you feel like you are starting to resent something you once loved and were passionate about, this episode is for you!In this episode, I'm sharing my story of pivoting and how to know when to pivot. Pivoting can be hard sometimes, but it doesn't have to be negative. Let's dig right in!"I was experiencing something revealing...
2022-08-2924 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBonus: Feeling Seen in Order to ThriveWelcome back to another mini-episode of The Inspired Biz Podcast. Do you feel invisible, even where you know your role is vital? It may be hard to express how you feel when you aren't truly seen. If you are female, male, a mom, or even a single individual, it doesn't matter. I believe that our desire as humans is to be seen and known. Let's dig right in!If you feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to do for others, and you don't feel seen or appreciated. This e...
2022-08-2512 min
Passion on Purpose: Leaders on Center StagePeace Of Mind & Strategic Growth For Entrepreneurs with Amber Weyrauch🎙 Episode 6: On Center Stage we have Amber Weyrauch! Join Steph and Amber while she shares her passion for peace of mind and strategic growth for entrepreneurs.Check her out here: https://www.sociallyinspiredmanagement.com/Are you interested in being a guest on the Passion on Purpose; Leaders on Center Stage podcast? Apply at getviim.com/podcast
2022-08-2421 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsRealigning in the Back to School SeasonDo you love the smell of sharpened pencils and pink erasers in the air? Maybe the back-to-school season isn't your cup of tea, and you avoid the store at all costs during this time. If you feel the back-to-school year is the perfect time to sit down and evaluate your business, this episode is for you!In this episode, I share how I use the back-to-school season as a fresh opportunity to grow in my business and how you can too! Let's dig right in!"The new school year...
2022-08-2215 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBonus: Greasing the Clogged Wheels in Your MarriageWelcome back to another mini-episode of The Inspired Biz Podcast. If you ever wonder if it is okay to fight as a couple or if it is a sign of something being wrong, this episode is for you. I'm sharing what it means when there is conflict in your marriage and my perspective on that. Let's dig right in!If you are in a relationship, whether you are married or in a long-term relationship, you start to look at conflict differently."On the other s...
2022-08-1810 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsUnplugging to Plug Back into Your BusinessDo you take a fully unplugged vacation? Maybe you take a break, but you are still nose in your phone instead of toes in the sand. If you come back from a vacation and still feel burnout or are fully involved in every aspect of your business, this episode is for you!In this episode, I will share what I learned from my fully unplugged Summer vacation and what I will be taking away from it moving forward. Let’s dig right in!“I want to encourage you that taki...
2022-08-1517 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBonus: Using Faith as Your Compass to Navigate Life and BusinessWelcome to a new segment, a mini-episode of The Inspired Biz Podcast. These episodes are where I love to come together and share a little about myself. I also want to remind us that while our business is a significant part of our lives, as entrepreneurs and small business owners, there is more to us than that.If you are finding yourself on a precipice of deciding if you should get involved in a faith community or turn away from it altogether, this episode is for you. In this episode, I want to talk...
2022-08-1110 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsTaken by Design and Branding with Cynthia LloydDoes your business have a brand? Maybe you started your business and immediately started marketing your skills or product without branding them. If you feel like you are constantly trying to identify everything in your business and don’t really recognize your own business when it comes across your feeds, let’s dig right in!In this episode, Cynthia Lloyd shared a little about evolving as an entrepreneur, how things sometimes take different turns and shifts in our journey, and what she learned along the way.Cynthia Lloyd is the owner and...
2022-08-0826 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsConnecting with Your GoalsDo you revisit your goals in the middle of the year? How has completing your goals made you feel this year? If you can't pinpoint that emotion, I have a challenge for you that will change your goal-setting routines. If you are to start feeling fulfilled when meeting your goals, let's dig right in!"I think there is so much beauty in connecting with people, and I want to cultivate those relationships." - Amber Weyrauch.Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:My backstory on goal setting (0:55)How the Life by...
2022-08-0118 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsTransforming Setbacks into Opportunities to Up-LevelAre you in the middle of a crummy season of setbacks? Maybe it's the middle of the night, and you are up reevaluating significant components of your business for the fifth time this week. If you are starting to feel stuck amid your spinning thoughts, let's dig right in!"While you're in the muck, you have to choose to stop spinning. You have to move to the solution, and you have to find the inspiration during the crappy parts." - Amber WeyrauchInspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:Introducing Socially...
2022-07-2521 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBecome a Self-Trusting PowerhouseAre you having a hard time trusting yourself in making decisions? Maybe you know what you want to do but have information overload, and the analysis paralysis won't let you move forward. Let's dig right in if you are ready to start trusting yourself in your life and business!"When we fail to trust our gut and ourselves, we fail to believe that we are already equipped for the path that we are on." - Amber Weyrauch.Inspiration I am passing on to you in this episode:A quick check-in (1:05)Trusting your...
2022-07-1818 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsFinding my Hallelujah with Teresa GlantzWhile we usually hear inspiring stories about starting a business following bouts of burnout, mass layoffs, or even a global pandemic, we often don't hear about pivotal moments following severe suppressed trauma. In this episode, we will be sharing one of those stories.Teresa Glantz is a phenomenal faith-based coach driven to help and inspire other women, but her business didn't start that way. It began as a way to save her life.Teresa is a Certified Trauma Coach who provides one-on-one coaching to help others through their healing journey. She has also done masterclasses...
2022-07-1137 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual Assistants7 Voices Entrepreneurs NeedSome of the things that drew me to entrepreneurship were the ability to set my own pace, work wherever and whenever, and be able to spend time with my girls. One thing I didn't love about running my own virtual business was being alone. I realized early on in my journey that I needed voices around me. Voices to propel my business forward in collaboration and interaction, not keep me stagnant in isolation.Listen in for a deep dive into the 7 voices all business owners need in their lives:The 'every dream is possible' voice.The...
2022-07-0425 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBalancing Kids & BusinessParents trying to build a business while your kiddos are at home, this one's for you! If you didn't know, I run a VA agency and have three amazing daughters. Whenever there is a break, like summer, the ultimate balancing act begins. Often times I feel pulled between building my business and being fully present with my kids.Recently I had to establish a way that I could maintain consistency in building my business without sacrificing these rare and fleeting opportunities to be present with my girls.Here are 5 tips to help you stay consistent...
2022-06-2724 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsAre You In Alignment?Today we're diving back into the Brand Pyramid, specifically your brand alignment. Alignment is what we allow into our brand, it's what we partner with. When we are in alignment, we are matching everything up. When we are out of alignment, we are creating discomfort. Think of your back or your car, when those things are out of alignment, they're much more difficult to operate.Being out of alignment feels like you are being pulled away from the things you've set as your goals or your why. So, how do you know if you're out o...
2022-06-2019 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsFinding Clarity with Jennifer JakobsenHave you ever felt as if you were viewing your next business decision from behind a fogged up window? What if you could get crystal clear on your business purpose, mission and goals? How could that change the trajectory of your success?This week I am joined by certified Life Coach and Clarity Coach Jennifer Jakobsen. Jennifer helps her clients create clarity and confidence so they can generate more cash and have a business they love.Join us as we uncover what you should really look for when hiring a coach, and learn from Jennifer's...
2022-06-1340 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsOvercoming Obstacles to a Growth MindsetLet's dive into 4 major obstacles we often run into while maintaining a growth mindset. These are not business-specific or career-oriented obstacles, friend. They can challenge anyone at any stage of business.The first obstacle is feeling stuck. This happens to us all, the first thing you have to do is recognize it. Then, ask yourself: What is keeping me stuck? Often times it's fear. But you can challenge that fear. Is it reasonable? What structures and systems could you build to overcome that obstacle? At the end of the day, it's your decision to stay stuck, or...
2022-06-0619 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsHow to Show Up for Your BrandWhen it comes to growing your brand, are you consistently showing up? When we fail to get consistent with how, when and with whom we talk about our business, we fail to reach our full potential for growth.What exactly is Brand Consistency? It's so much more than posting to social media. It's what you say, how you say it, the content you're curating, the value you provide, and the offers you have.It is showing up as you, portraying your brand and using the voice your clients or customers need to hear. Your Brand...
2022-05-3017 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsBuilding a Purpose Driven BrandDo you want to feel a deeper connection to your business and brand? Do you ever find yourself uncertain of the 'why' behind your business? Developing a purpose-driven brand is the first step to creating a solid foundation on which to build your business.How do you uncover your brand's purpose, and why is it so important? Everything about your brand should be built on your brand's purpose. Today, we'll review how you can define this for your brand. First, let's talk about what it isn't. Your purpose is not to make income (that's a r...
2022-05-2319 min
Camera Brave ShowConsistency Leads To Conversion with Amber Weyrauch | Episode 47Social Media Expert Amber Weyrauch shares her experience with Instagram Reels and how they effect your overall social media analytics. She shares the valuable findings behind running a 30-days-of-reels campaign herself and gives us the REAL numbers from her own research. Listen in to understand how an account with under 10K followers was able to reach 110K non-followers and doubled her follow rate within ONE month of creating Reels. Amber runs a Virtual Assistant Agency called Socially Inspired Management, and states that if you have a desire to grow, you should find a way to...
2022-05-1634 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsCheck Out Before you Burn OutHave you ever hit a season in your business where you just felt super burnt out? Maybe you are in one right now. What if I told you that your hesitancy to schedule a ‘check out’ is the root cause of that burn out?My closest friend and I had an annual Girls’ Trip where we’d flock to the beach and leave behind the kiddos and work. It’s restorative and gives us much-needed time to catch up and pour into each other and ourselves.Come April 2020, when our trip was canceled...
2022-05-1620 minThe Inspired Biz: For Emerging and Developing Social Media Managers and Virtual AssistantsLearning to Live an Inspired LifeInspiration is all around us, but we are all inspired in different ways. It’s normal to hit points in our journey where we feel stuck. But often that’s a sign that we’ve lost our inspiration.I’m keenly aware of the moment I realized I had lost my inspiration, and also the moment I rediscovered mine. In this episode we dig into the three reasons many people find themselves uninspired in their business and how you can reclaim your inspiration. We can shake off the chains that keep us stuck and uninspired. In fact...
2022-04-1410 min
Altered Stories ShowAmber's "Inner Healing" God StoryIn my last August episode, I interview KC special guest, Amber Weyrauch. Amber is an Altered Stories Ministry volunteer and our Social Media Consultant. She is also our talented Altered Stories Ministry graphics, brochures, and podcast cover designer. She is a Kansas State University graduate and a graduate of Mid-America Nazarene University and the owner-operator of Socially Inspired Management. Amber is also a wife to Ben and Mama of 3 girls. In our authentic conversation, Amber shares her transformational inner healing God story that led her to her calling into ministry. She also shares her insight on how to best heal f...
2021-08-2749 min
Finding FixesNeedle exchanges and harm reductionThis is the last episode of Season 2. For people addicted to heroin and other drugs, how do we keep them safe and prevent them from overdosing? We look at the idea of harm reduction and focus specifically on needle exchanges. Those are hundreds of places across the US that hand out clean equipment, the overdose reversal medicine Narcan and other help to people addicted to heroin and other drugs. But needle exchanges are still controversial in many parts of the country, including Tacoma, Washington, where Finding Fixes contributor, Amber Cortes, brings us the story of...
2019-12-0322 min
Ministry and All The ThingsMinistry and all the Things episode#010Amber shares her "origin story" of how got involved in ministry
2018-03-2800 minMinistry and All The ThingsMinistry and All the Things episode#009Amber talks about some things she didn't expect out of adulthood in marriage, motherhood, and the workplace. To share stories, send them to amber@impactkc.com
2018-02-2800 minMinistry and All The ThingsMinistry and All the Things episode#008Amber Reminisces about New Years in the past and her thoughts on resolutions. She asks, Is change possible? Do we become a better version of ourselves? She also shares some stories about how sometimes "we do brave things".
2018-02-0600 minMinistry and All The ThingsMinistry and All the Things episode#007Amber introduces us to her kid's and gets their perspective on ministry and community.
2018-01-2300 minMinistry and All The ThingsMinistry and All the Things episode#006Amber shares some personal stories about how life is ever changing from our plans, for the better and for the worse. Are we submitting to or trusting in God with our lives, plan or no plan? Share your stories with Amber at amber@impactkc.com.
2017-12-2000 minMinistry and All The ThingsMinistry and All The Things episode#005Amber explores ideas on how to safely use technology in our families and handling your kids behavior regarding boundaries. She explores how they are feeling while using and if it is taken away. She uses some great feedback from Susan Dunaway and you can visit her webpage at amendnc.com. If you have any stories of your own you want to share with Amber. Email her at amber@impactkc.com
2017-12-0600 minMinistry and All The ThingsEpisode #004Amber talks about resolving conflict in this podcast. The hurt never goes away so we have to figure out some ways to resolve it. She shares some personal stories from her marriage and how you and your spouse probably don't have the same conflict resolution styles. These conflicts can make one or more persons feel like the relationship isn't a safe place to be. You have to learn the other person's "fight language". Any questions on conflict, email Amber at amber@impactkc.com
2017-10-1800 minMinistry and All The ThingsEpisode#003Amber shares some personal stories of setting movie boundaries for her family and how she does it. When deciding wether to let her kids watch Stephen King's "It" or the new "Wonder Woman" she suggests educating yourself. Some resources are pluggedin.com or commonsensemedia.org. She also goes through what the rating system means. The most important take away is to know what your kids can handle and what could be harmful to them. If you don't know the movie, watch it with them so you know what they know. Send comments to amber@impactkc.com.
2017-10-0400 minMinistry and All The ThingsEpisode#002This podcast delves into balancing our home life with our work life. Sometimes it is more of a dance than a balance. Often, when home is finally settling down, work get crazy and when work smooths out, something goes wrong at home. Take time to force things to slow down. Sometimes you and your family need to just stay home and enjoy each other. Glennon Doyle is the author of "The Love Warrior" and she suggests we should just do the next right thing one step at a time. Send comments on this podcast to amber@impactkc.com.
2017-10-0400 minMinistry and All The ThingsEpisode#001In this podcast, Amber introduces herself and talks about her personal life while balancing her work-life in ministry. She recently gave a sermon about marriage at ImpactKC which can be found at livestream.com/impactkc and references Ephesians 5:21-33. Some suggestions she has for couples is to practice communicating, sharing, and to establish boundaries.
2017-09-2100 min