Focal Tangent: Perspectives That Shift

Business coach Lianne Kim joined the Focal Tangent Podcast to discuss using individual uniqueness as an asset for attracting desired clients. Lianne explains how her sales and marketing background led her to found Mamas & Co. and become a successful entrepreneur. She offers tips on personal branding and the importance of recognizing one's own 'special sauce'.

She emphasizes the power of video on social media, and the need for authenticity, challenge, and expertise in engaging content. Lianne also addressed criticism, encouraging comfort with negative feedback.

A focus was made on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for business success. Discussions included the benefits of daily exercise, well-structured scheduling, varied diets, and maintaining good gut health.

Highlights - In this incredible episode, you will get to learn:

• The importance of finding your 'Special Sauce' 🌟 and harnessing your authenticity

• Significant techniques to attract more 'Dream Clients' 🤝

• How to use wellness and self-care in entrepreneurship to fuel business growth 🧘‍♀️

• Insights on creating everyday habits that can lead to both business and personal success 📈

• The importance of self-belief throughout your entrepreneurial journey 💪

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:17 Understanding Your Special Sauce

02:18 The Journey of Building a Community

03:58 Identifying and Harnessing Your Special Sauce

06:01 The Power of Video Content

07:23 Embracing Authenticity and Dealing with Criticism

11:20 The Importance of Personal Branding

14:03 Balancing Personal Life and Business

17:23 The Role of Health and Wellness in Business Success

27:37 The Impact of Daily Habits on Success

30:10 Overcoming Challenges to Establish a Morning Routine

31:11 The Impact of Skipping Morning Movement

31:34 The Mind-Body Connection and Its Influence on Productivity

32:33 The Importance of Seeking Support in Personal Growth

33:31 Overcoming Excuses and Embracing Change

33:53 The Power of Careful Scheduling

34:48 Identifying Activities That Make You Feel Your Best

35:31 The Impact of Habits on Our Lives

35:56 The Benefits of Batching Tasks

37:03 The Importance of Energy Management

38:40 The Power of Entrepreneurship and Designing Your Life

40:10 The Impact of Your Business on Others

40:50 The Importance of Self-Care and Energy Management

45:25 The Power of Healthy Eating and Mindful Eating

58:03 The Journey to Being Your Best Self

Get in touch with Lianne at:

• Website URL: mamasandco.com
• Instagram URL: @mamasandco and @liannekimcoach
• LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianne-kim-4b2015a0/?originalSubdomain=ca
• The Business of Thinking Big Podcast: https://www.liannekim.com/blog

In this discussion, Kari Russell, a leadership and self-expression business coach, speaks about the importance of self-expression, defining it as an individual's method of expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas, whether it's through art, music, writing, or even their own personal style. Kari emphasizes the importance of authenticity, and the challenges between balancing self-expression and societal expectations. She also offers thought-provoking questions for self-reflection and encourages listeners to develop intimacy with their ego. Kari highlights her coaching programs and shares how these programs aim to help individuals build their personal power, strengthen their self-leadership, and transform their self-expression through vulnerability, courage, and self-ownership. Ultimately, Kari's message encourages an examination of one's self-expression in a compassionate light, creating a solid foundation to make more empowered decisions moving forward.

00:00 Introduction to Self Expression

01:02 Guest Introduction: Carrie Russell

02:15 Understanding Self Expression

03:00 The Dual Sides of Self Expression

05:05 The Journey of Self Expression

05:46 The Role of Ego in Self Expression

06:54 Overcoming the Need for External Validation

07:27 The Power of Self Leadership

10:48 Understanding and Embracing Judgment

16:54 The Role of Ego in Self Expression Revisited

27:04 Understanding Self-Knowership and Integrity

27:32 Dealing with Judgments and Self-Identity

28:53 Choosing Your Energy Focus

29:12 Self-Expression and Brand Expression

29:56 Creating Your Brand Identity

30:32 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Expression

31:08 The Importance of Authenticity in Branding

31:39 The Role of Self-Expression in Building Your Brand

33:27 The Journey of Self-Expression

36:38 The Power of Self-Expression

37:03 Tools for Deepening Self-Expression

38:43 The Impact of Self-Expression Prompts

46:06 The Power of Vulnerability and Intimacy in Self-Expression

49:50 Final Thoughts on the Self-Expression Journey

Get in touch with Kari at:

• Website: instagram.com/iamkarirussell
• Instagram: instagram.com/iamkarirussell

Links mentioned in the episode:

studio https://karirussell.kartra.com/page/studio2024

daily s|ex prompts https://karirussell.kartra.com/page/tqd

Your busy season is approaching... your heart beats faster, it feels as though there are less minutes in a day to get things done, to prepare, it’s showtime... but wait, you haven’t had a chance to connect with your partner or your family... "there will be time... when things get less busy...", by then there may be tears, frustration, yelling. Does this feel familiar? This is my storyline on repeat and guess what? There's a way that couples can survive and thrive in the busiest of times.

I’m so excited to welcome Allison Villa, Psychotherapist + Relationship Expert, creator of The 4 Relationship Seasons-, and host of the Couplehood podcast. We learn about how to apply the 4 Relationship Seasons lean into her expertise on helping couples remain healthy during peak periods in business... and during uncertain and stressful times such as a pandemic. Her honest approach to parents in love has impacted couples, and families, worldwide.

Episode Highlights:

• Allison’s personal story of recovering perfectionist meets motherhood
• The inspiration behind Allison’s brand vibe and the evolution of her personal brand
• The 4 Relationship Seasons: what they are, why every couple goes through them, and why naming them is empowering and provides clarity/direction
• Tips for entrepreneurs for managing expectations in relationships during the coping season
• How couples can survive and thrive during the peaks and valleys of the entrepreneurial journey
• Recommendations for couples on how to deal with periods of uncertainty
• The breakdown of Allison’s marriage that led to a breakthrough

Thank you Allison for sharing your story and unique perspectives that shift!

Find out your Relationship Season by taking the free quiz: https://www.allisonvilla.com/quiz

Connect with Allison:

• Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/allison__villa/
• LinkedIn Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-villa-39342ab0/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonvillarelationshipexpert
• Podcast: https://www.allisonvilla.com/podcast
• Website: https://www.allisonvilla.com/

Connect with Nathalie:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pictonatphoto/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/
• Join the Free Focal Tangent: Brand Builder Society Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandbuildersociety
• Website: https://pictonat.com

A website is essential for your business growth, think of it like a virtual business card, a virtual storefront where visitors can enter and browse and get to know you, your product, your service. How can you get them to stay a while longer? How can you get them to BUY? This is one of my favourite topics to dive into because I see the impact that websites can make and that professional brand photos can make on a website.
In today’s episode we dive into how to create a website that sells, that will attract your dream client with special guest Erin Dean Williams, website designer and brand strategist for entrepreneurs.

Erin Dean Williams is a leading website designer and brand strategist for entrepreneurs. She’s helped dozens of entrepreneurs create drool worthy brands and websites that increase revenue and standout.

... creating your website and your content strategy is an opportunity to go back to the roots of why you started your business.... ~ Erin Williams

Episode Highlights:

• [3:08] The story of how Erin became an entrepreneur
• [8:49] Why a website is essential for portraying your brand vibe and for business growth
• [10:48] Tips for designing a website that sells
• [15:15] How to be strategic and intentional with the content on your website or blog and why it matters
• [18:21] Ways to effectively manage your website and mistakes to avoid

You want that one-liner or headline at the top of the page, because you only have five seconds to really engage people that land on your website. You want that top part of your website to tell people what it is you do and how you can help them and have a call to action to either book a call with you or buy your product or buy your service. ~ Erin Williams

Stay tuned for Erin’s upcoming online course, Brand Accelerator for Coaches, launching in September.

Connect with Erin:

• Website: https://erindeanwilliams.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erindeanwilliams/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-williams-0a8b9445/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise-Brand-Studio-104335828025065
• Blog: https://www.sunrisebrandcollective.com/blog

Links mentioned in the episode:

• https://www.sunrisebrandcollective.com/freebies ,
• https://erindeanwilliams.com/booked-coach-brand-accelerator

Connect with Nathalie:

• Website: https://pictonat.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pictonatphoto/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/
• Join the Free Focal Tangent: Brand Builder Society Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandbuildersociety

Did you know that affirmations are a part of your toolkit to help with your mindset, keeping you positive and helping with building confidence? True story. I’m so excited to welcome special guest Tanya Thomson to chat about enriching your mindset for high performance and growth... in business and in life. This episode will truly shift your perspective.

Tanya is the founder of RYSE; a business built out of necessity, both for herself but also for the struggles that we as women go through.

As a Marketer in the corporate world, Tanya had a successful career, working for big brands like RBC, Air Canada, AT&T, Kraft Heinz, the list goes on. When she went on mat leave, she thought she'd return in 9 months and pick-up exactly where she left off. That clearly was not the case. Her former employer filled her role, leaving her unemployed. Less than two weeks later COVID-19 hit.

The months to follow were an emotional roller coaster, from being forced to sell their condo & move in with her parents, to figuring out what she was going to do with her life. After a year of soul searching she found that her story was very similar to many other women; though the words are different the storyline is always the same. Women feeling unworthy, undervalued and unappreciated.

This is why we need to make changes. So, with that thought, RYSE was born.

RYSE strives to empower all women through positive affirmations and every day reminders; we provide the tools to enrich your mindset.

Episode Highlights:

• [03:08] How Tanya created her own opportunity with the creation of her company Ryse
• [08:21] Insights on the parallels between the determination and grit of athletes to high performance in business
• [11:56] How happiness and success are correlated
• [14:24] The four categories of the Ryse Affirmation cards and how it empowers and speaks to people on different days
• [18:43] Experience a live card reading
• [21:26] How consistency is key for forming habits and enriching your mindset
• [26:12] Tips for leaning into being open and vulnerable
• [31:16] The power of looking at challenges as new opportunities

Look at challenges as opportunities for new beginnings. ~Tanya Thomson, Ryse

This episode will truly shift your perspective.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Mamas and Co. community membership for women entrepreneurs https://www.mamasandco.com/a/42958/ao4jcZBy

Connect with Tanya:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shop_ryse/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopryse
• Website: https://shopryse.ca/
• Join the free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shopryse/

Connect with Nathalie:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pictonatphoto/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/pictonatphotography
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pictonatbrandingcreative/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-amlani/
• Join the Free Focal Tangent: Brand Builder Society Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandbuildersociety
• Website: https://pictonat.com