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Takin' Care of Lady Business®S3Ep120: How You Can Raise A Confident Daughter with Illana Raia, Founder & CEO of ÊtreDid you know a girl’s confidence can drop by 20% between the ages of 13 and 18? After talking to Illana Raia, founder and CEO of Être, I can’t stop thinking about how we can change that. What she’s building with Être isn’t just about mentorship; it’s about rewriting the script before girls start doubting themselves. She’s putting them in boardrooms, letting them ask bold, unfiltered questions about pay, power, and leadership—and companies are listening. It reminded me that if we want to close the confidence and compensation gaps later, we need to start by showing girls th...
2025-05-0739 min
The PulsePharmacist Explains Semaglutides & Illana Hester of TOSH"Send us a text about this episode!"(22:58) Pharmacist Aki Shaw breaks down exactly how semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) work in your body, what side effects to expect, and the crucial lifestyle changes needed for weight loss success - essential information if you're considering this treatment option. (08:41) Illana Hester, Executive Director of TOSH (The Old Schoolhouse Art Center) in Qualicum Beach, discusses the center's recent accomplishments including a digital archives project funded by New Horizons for Seniors. She highlights art exhibitions featuring local artists Heather Thomas, Steve Casey, and Brooke Emily, as well as summer camps a...
2025-05-0645 min
Aggressively Human: Online Business in the Age of AI, Algorithms & AutomationsStay or go? Social media, compromise, and contradictions with Illana BurkShould we stay or should we go?Leaving social media has been an increasingly popular choice in the past few years. But is leaving always the most impactful choice?In this episode, we sit down with Illana Burk, business coach and advocate for human-first business, to talk about the messy middle of visibility, values, and doing business inside systems you didn’t build.Illana shares why she’s choosing to stay on social media; not because she’s ignoring the harm, but because of how social media is an important place our voices can be...
2025-04-0359 min
Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 461: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls with Illana RaiaPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business as Tammy Williams speaks with Illana Rea, Founder and CEO of Être, a mentorship platform designed to empower girls by connecting them with female leaders. Illana shares her journey from being a corporate attorney to launching Être, driven by her desire to close the confidence gap for girls. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, the framework of Être’s programs, and the impact of their initiatives on girls' confidence and leadership skills. Illana also discusses “The Epic Mentor Guide”, a resour...
2024-11-2028 min
Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 461: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls with Illana RaiaPodcast Alert! 🎙️🎧Tune in and listen to this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business as Tammy Williams speaks with Illana Rea, Founder and CEO of Être, a mentorship platform designed to empower girls by connecting them with female leaders. Illana shares her journey from being a corporate attorney to launching Être, driven by her desire to close the confidence gap for girls. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, the framework of Être’s programs, and the impact of their initiatives on girls' confidence and leadership skills. Illana also discusses “The Epic Mentor...
2024-11-2028 min
Good BusinessWhat's your bread and butter? | GB74In this episode of the Good Business Podcast, host Illana Burk delves into the concept of 'bread and butter' offers—the reliable and consistent products or services that sustain your business. She shares her personal journey from web design to partnership coaching, highlighting the importance of these core offerings and their role in creating a stable and meaningful business foundation. Illana also reflects on the significance of simplicity and sustainability over scalability, and how evolving your main offerings can lead to continued growth and success. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is...
2024-11-0609 min
Good BusinessTime to pivot? Oof. I know. | GB73In this episode, host Illana Burk discusses implementing strategic pivots within your business. Catering to solopreneurs and small business owners, Illana explores how to recognize the need for significant changes, crystallize your unique value proposition, and align your vision with current market trends. The episode features case studies like Instagram and Netflix, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and data-driven decisions to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. Learn about evaluating core business aspects, gathering customer feedback, and maintaining consistent communication to make your transitions smooth and successful. Transform business challenges into growth opportunities with these expert strategies and tips.
2024-10-2227 min
WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)WIL Talk #142 Illana Raia, Founder & CEO of Être | Author of bestseller The Epic Mentor Guide and award-winning Être: Girls, Who Do You Want To Be? | Forbes Next 1000 List | Forbes Business Council | Fast Company World Changing IdeasIn this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Illana Raia, a former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur and founder of Être Girls. Illana shares her journey from the legal world to launching a groundbreaking organization that helps young women gain confidence and envision their futures by connecting them with female role models from leading companies like Spotify, the United Nations, and NASDAQ.Illana explains how Être, meaning "to be" in French, encourages girls as young as 10 to ask, "Who do I want to be?" rather than "What do I want to...
2024-10-1031 min
Good BusinessHow to decide where to put your energy | GB72In this episode, we’re talking about decision-making. Specifically, how do you decide where to put your energy around self-promotion when resources feel limited and it feels like you need to be everywhere all at once? For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic coach and advisor to entrepreneurs, creative leaders, and industry disruptors the world over. For more of illana around the web:Web: illanaburk.com On TikTok: @illanaburk On Insta: @illanaburk
2024-10-0914 min
Good BusinessThe credibility conundrum | GB71Welcome back to the Good Business Podcast! In this episode, host Illana Burk delves into the concept of credibility—what it is, why it's essential, and how to establish and maintain it, especially in an era rife with misinformation, deepfakes, and AI. The discussion highlights a personal anecdote from TikTok that sparked introspection on her own credibility and digital footprint. She underscores the importance of a strong online presence, both for content creators and business owners, and offers actionable steps for evaluating and enhancing one's professional credibility. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is...
2024-09-2511 min
Good BusinessThe case for enough | GB70In this episode, Illana Burk challenges the relentless chase for 'more' typically associated with business success. She discusses the pervasive culture of endless growth driven by capitalism and its impact on small business owners and entrepreneurs. Instead, Illana advocates for redefining success by embracing the idea of 'enough,' which involves understanding personal values, making informed decisions, and building a sustainable and fulfilling business. She shares practical steps and personal experiences to illustrate how fundamentally changing one's mindset can lead to a more balanced and rewarding life. Tune in to explore how you can shift your focus from perpetual...
2024-08-2914 min
Good BusinessWhy your offerings should reflect what's best for you | GB69In this episode of Good Business, business and leadership expert Illana Burk challenges the traditional notion of niching and discusses why your offerings should reflect what's best for you before they reflect what's best for your clients. While finding a niche may seem daunting, crafting offers aligned with your strengths, weaknesses, and preferred working style can create a niche audience that resonates with your unique approach.Burk also explores how this approach enhances your leadership positioning. By prioritizing your well-being and passion, you operate from a place of strength and clarity, setting a powerful example for your...
2024-08-1311 min
Jump Start Your Joy®How Illana Burk Revolutionizes Ethical Business with Joy and Integrity In this episode, Paula is joined by the remarkable Illana Burk, a coach and consultant with a passion for helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs thrive. Illana shares her journey from being a dancer to becoming a successful business mentor, diving into her philosophy on building values-based businesses. The conversation is filled with practical advice, laughter, and a fresh perspective on modern entrepreneurship. Key Points That We Discuss: Illana Burk's background and journey from dancer to business mentor. The concept of 'feral preneurs' and how it differs from traditional solopreneurship...
2024-08-1347 min
Leading Through Crisis with Céline WilliamsYour Life's Work and Leadership Impact with Illana BurkIn this conversation, we talk to business mentor and consultant, Illana Burk about your life's work and leadership impact. We get into:- what makes true leadership unique- how crisis illuminates if you were "made for this"- why "scalability" is broken- how we weaponize coaching- the one thing we should ask leaders (but never do)“Leadership is a tool like a hammer, you can build beautiful things or bludgeon somebody to death with it.”Join us for a fun conversation about big-picture leadership impac...
2024-08-0139 min
Good BusinessWorking backwards to work forwards | GB68Are you struggling with traditional productivity methods? In this episode of Good Business, we explore 'Backcasting,' a strategic planning approach that could revolutionize the way you set and achieve goals. Discover how this technique allows you to envision your ideal future and work backwards to create a clear path to success. Why does backcasting often outperform traditional forecasting? How can you apply this method to both personal and business objectives? Learn practical steps to implement backcasting in your life and overcome common challenges. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative professional, or simply someone looking to...
2024-07-3019 min
Good BusinessRage, rage against the dying of the light | GB67Welcome back to the Good Business Podcast. Today, we're talking about visibility. It's a big theme for me at the moment, as this week marks the start of "Go for the Know," my very new, very exciting, totally free program for learning and taking action to gain visibility and finally do all the pitching and outreach that you've had on your list forever and aren't currently doing.If you haven't joined "Go For The Know," you still absolutely can. You can join anytime. I would love to have you.Here's what we'll cover today:
2024-07-1609 min
She Believed She Could™ PodcastEmpowering Girls Through Mentorship And Visibility with Illana RaiaNamed one of the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List and recognized twice by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Illana Raia is the founder and CEO of Être - a mentorship platform for girls. Believing that mentors matter as early as middle school, Illana brings girls directly into companies they choose to meet female leaders face to face. Illana is chair-elect of the International Space Station U.S. National Lab Education Subcommittee, serves on the National Girls’ Collaborative Project Champions Board and was recently appointed to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Board of Governors. Illana contributes to th...
2024-07-0928 min
Referral WorthyBuilding Businesses That Last with Illana BurkIn this episode of Referral Worthy, Dusti is joined by Illana Burk, a seasoned business and leadership coach and the force behind Your Life's Workshop. Recently relocated to Portugal, Illana brings a wealth of experience, informed by her unique upbringing around entrepreneurial and sales environments. The conversation explores Illana's philosophy on client relationships, emphasizing respect, originality, and values alignment in making businesses referral-worthy. Listeners will gain an understanding of the practical steps of building a referral-based business and the significance of nurturing long-term professional relationships. Illana's approach is not just about immediate success but fostering enduring connections t...
2024-06-1225 min
Good BusinessBad Idea Number Four: Everyone can own a business | GB66This episode of the Good Business Podcast debunks the myth that everyone should own a business. It explains how entrepreneurship requires a high tolerance for risk and can deeply affect personal relationships. The host, Illana Burk, emphasizes that success in business isn't just about skills, but about being comfortable with constant uncertainty. The discussion encourages listeners to consider their own risk tolerance and personal responsibilities before pursuing entrepreneurship. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic coach and advisor to entrepreneurs, creative...
2024-06-1112 min
Good BusinessWhy we need to put our best stuff out for free | GB65In this episode, Illana Burk explains why it is the right thing to do to give out your work, your very best work, generously, and everywhere you can, why special and generous content wins, the pitfalls of marketing funnels, and how generosity contributes to sustainable business success and collective growth. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic coach and advisor to entrepreneurs, creative leaders, and industry disruptors the world over. For more of illana around the web:
2024-05-1509 min
Good BusinessHow to give feedback | GB64I'm guessing you're here because you want to give feedback without being a jerk, right?Welcome back, listeners! In this episode, we address the delicate art of giving feedback. Building on our previous discussion on asking for and receiving feedback, we explore how to give feedback in a way that is empathetic, constructive, and respectful.We start by challenging the common notion that feelings have no place in business. Acknowledging and respecting others' feelings matters. We outline four key steps to artfully giving feedback:1. Check Your Ego: Feedback should not be...
2024-04-3013 min
Good BusinessHow to ask for and take feedback | GB63Navigating feedback can be daunting. In this episode, we dive into the skills of asking for and receiving feedback with intention and grace. Learn the art of crafting your asks to elicit constructive insights and how to gracefully accept the advice given, filter through biases, and grow from the experience. Whether it's refining your creative process or enhancing your professional journey, we share actionable tips on making feedback work for you. Listen now to learn the strategies that will help you embrace feedback not as criticism, but as a valuable tool for personal and professional growth.
2024-04-1718 min
Good BusinessHow to deal with business pauses | GB62Dive into the realities of managing business amidst personal upheavals in this episode. Drawing from the Good Business Incubator community's experiences, we face balancing entrepreneurial demands and life's unpredictable events. Discover strategies for handling both planned and unplanned breaks, from creating financial buffers to building supportive networks. Whether you're currently facing a pause or planning for the future, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for maintaining your business and well-being through life’s ups and downs. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Co...
2024-04-0220 min
Good BusinessThe problem with having excellent plans | GB61Ever plan an amazing business move but hit a roadblock? This episode tackles the "pothole" of poor planning for solopreneurs. Learn how to "right-size" your strategy based on your resources and set yourself up for sustainable success. Listen now! For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic coach and advisor to entrepreneurs, creative leaders, and industry disruptors the world over. For more of illana around the web:Web: illanaburk.com On TikTok: @illanaburk On Insta: @i...
2024-03-1907 min
Good BusinessWhen to stick and when to bail | GB60In this 60th episode, we're diving into a crucial topic for entrepreneurs: knowing when to quit.This episode goes beyond the "stay positive" rhetoric. Host Illana is a pro-quitter and believes quitting strategically is essential for success.Learn a valuable framework to help you decide when to walk away or double down on your endeavors. We'll explore:The difference between quitting and giving up.Identifying when you've learned what you needed from an experience.Recognizing the pressure to "finish" and how it can be counterproductive.Practical tools and a clear methodology to help you...
2024-03-0512 min
Good BusinessYou might not need a VA after all | GB59In this episode, we discuss the crucial first steps in hiring and why starting in the wrong place can lead to problems. We explore the difference between what you want and what you actually need, and how to avoid wasting time and energy in the hiring process. Tune in to learn how to make smarter hiring decisions for your business. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic coach and advisor to entrepreneurs, creative leaders, and industry disruptors the world over.
2024-02-2014 min
Good BusinessThe most important 15 minutes of any client relationship | GB58In this episode of The Good Business Podcast, Illana Burk discusses the significance of the first 15 minutes of a client meeting or call in setting the tone, establishing boundaries, and building trust. Learn how to effectively utilize those initial minutes to set expectations and create a clear partnership with the client. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic coach and advisor to entrepreneurs, creative leaders, and industry disruptors the world over. For more of illana around the web:
2024-02-0621 min
Good BusinessWant better clients? Make more mistakes. | GB57Today’s topic is all about mistakes. Why? Because we all make them and good business means managing the bad AND the good. People tell everyone they know when someone handles a mistake with elegance and class. But if you finish a project limping over a mistake, they ALSO tell everyone you know. Today's episode teaches you how to make mistakes well, so they can work for you instead of against you. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic co...
2024-01-2323 min
Good BusinessHow to understand strengths and weaknesses | GB56In this episode, Illana talks about what you can change and what you can't, what things are within your power and what are not, and how to deal with that. So that's our topic and we’re starting by talking about what is a SWOT analysis. Then we'll talk a little bit about what you can do about it, what it means, and then we will wrap up with a little bit about how to understand the resources that are available to you. And how they fit into that bigger picture of you know, what your strengths, wea...
2023-06-2109 min
The Happiness Habits Transformation Podcast96: Rediscovering our power and passion through dance with Illana GambrillIn today's episode, I’m joined by former professional dancer and founder of Dance Box, Illana Gambrill for an inspiring discussion about moving our bodies with acceptance and joy!
Illana started Dance Box after experiencing the immense healing power of dance after a challenging childhood and wanting to change the narrative for herself and others.
Illana says “I grew up believing that I was nothing, that I wasn’t deserving of holding my own place in the room. I was very anxious and I just knew that I couldn't continue. I made the decision to heal it. And I chose to hea...
2023-06-1434 min
Good BusinessThe Gauntlet | GB55How do you get through the toughest time in your business without quitting or going crazy?In this episode of The Good Business Podcast, host Illana Burk is back. She introduces the topic of the "Gauntlet," describing it as a stage in business where everything seems to go wrong... over and over again. This phase often occurs during periods of growth when the next steps are unclear. How do you know if you're in it? How do you know when it's gonna end and how do you get out of it? Man...
2023-06-0808 min
Build Better BrandsJoyful Dance With Illana GambrillOn this episode of Build Better Brands, Danielle Clarke is joined by Illana Gambrill, lover of dance and founder of Dance Box. Illana runs online and pop-up dance classes for all, with a focus on empowerment. She has turned her passion into her career and the pair talk about how starting a business and growing a meaningful brand are achievable.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhen I was 12 years old, I decided this was what I was going to do with the rest of my life. I started at a local dance school because I had this innate passion...
2022-12-2935 min
Look Mum, No Hands! Embracing Life's RisksIllana Gambrill - Embracing Life's RisksIllana is a vivacious bundle of energy and enthusiasm for life. Her irrepressible approach has taken her from a simple observation about what was missing from the world of dance to founding Dancebox. Illana is brutally honest about her sheer stubborn determination and complete self belief. And how necessary that was to see beyond an empty hall on a wet Tuesday afternoon to having tens of thousands of followers who have found true expression through uninhibited dance, encouraged by Illana’s refreshingly inclusive approach. We have the strong sense that Illana is not done with her ambition and the world ha...
2022-12-071h 03
She Is AWEsomeE-42-How to use your passion to design your business with Illana GambrillHer name is Illana Gambrill!
The last time I saw her, she was posing for the paparazzi, like a real star on the red carpet of Wakanda forever!
Her superpower is to supercharge a room full of women with confidence, acceptance, love, laughter, cry and sisterhood…
Her weapon of choice is Dance
Yes, today, this mad hatter lady is joining me to talk about her journey to build the world’s most empowering dance studio called Dance Box.
llana has been dancing since the age of 12 –
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2022-11-2747 min
Unfinished Business by Inspiration Space1. The Thrill of Physics with Illana Gambrill, Founder of DanceBoxWelcome to Unfinished Business, a new podcast where we sit down with entrepreneurs who have overcome the challenges of starting a company, and the secrets to keeping it alive. Hosted by Liana Fricker, Founder and Inspirer-in-Chief at Inspiration Space, this is a masterclass and mentoring session all rolled into one.
In this episode of Unfinished Business, you'll meet Illana Gambrill, Founder of DanceBox. Illana is the perfect example of when a creative tour de force unlocks their inner entrepreneur. She started dancing at age 12 and by 18 was working as a pro, travelling the world...
2022-10-2642 min
Good BusinessAsynchronous Income vs Passive Income | GB54Asynchronous income. What IS that?! In this episode, I talk about why passive income is a total misnomer, the difference between passive and asynchronous income, and what you can find in the middle between (the myth of) passive income and exchanging dollars for hours. Find out how we define asynchronous income and whether or not it's right for your business. How could you create asynchronous income streams to allow you to flatten out your income so there are fewer peaks and valleys? For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Bu...
2022-08-1607 min
Good BusinessYou don't have to be a commodity | GB53How to know what you should commodify and what you shouldn't.In this episode, I address the idea that we don't actually have to become commodities in order to be successful business owners. First, I discuss what I mean by commodity, and what's the difference between being a commodity and not being one.Then I talk a bit about what it means to make that conscious choice to take a different path. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk C...
2022-08-0310 min
Good BusinessLet's talk about ethical marketing | GB52What is ethical marketing? What does it mean? What doesn't it mean? And are you afraid of the wrong thing?Lately, there's been a new flavor to the ethical marketing and selling conversation happening amongst small business owners and marketers around what is ethical, what you're allowed to do and not allowed to do. Today I am talking about being afraid of saying the wrong thing and whether or not that's a bad thing, how to stay connected to your customers, and how you can aspire to not hurt others while still saying what you w...
2022-06-2222 min
Good BusinessOffer Design Part 5: Does your offer make the world better? | GB51Does your work make the world a better place? When you think about creating an offer, do you think about the impact of what you're doing? And how do you think about it?In this episode, I talk about how to consider impact when it's not always straightforward. Let's dive into how to think about sustainability even as a solopreneur or small business and what place the triple bottom line has in your offer design. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting l...
2022-06-1408 min
Good BusinessWhat I do and why I do it | GB50This is our 50th episode! I'm marking the occasion and sharing more about my own professional journey.In this episode, I talk about how I got where I am today, the big why, the triple bottom line, the kind of clients I work with, teaching leadership, and more.Join me. And thanks for listening. I am truly grateful that you're here. For more details, visit illanaburk.com.Good Business is hosted by Illana Burk, CEO of Illana Burk Consulting llc and strategic coach and advisor to entrepreneurs, creative leaders, and industry...
2022-05-2518 min