
61: My Plans To Make Me Happier In 2022
11/29/21 • 26 min
Hey Loves, 2022 is knocking -- are you ready to create and commit to YOUR happiness this year?
In this week's episode, I am sharing four commitments I'm making towards my happiness -- and several ways you and I can work, learn, and grow together while doing some of my favorite things!
- [00:02:25] Are you an avid reader but don't have much time to indulge? - Join me on Audible as I commit to reading/listening more in 2022.
- [00:08:48] I love connecting with my community, so I am introducing Book Club - Our first book is Will by Will Smith's. Want to join the conversation? Connect with me in the Patreon community.
- [00:11:03] Beauty treatment or torture chamber room - What brazilian waxes taught me about expectations and why I'm not doing them anymore.
- [00:23:10] Ready to launch your online course but don't know how? Work with me in my new small group coaching program. Click here for more details.
Takeaways:
- The start of a new year signals our need to transform and evolve. Learn how committing to happiness enhances every area of our lives.
- Happiness is about doing what you love and releasing things that no longer serve you. Want to know what I'm giving up? Tune in for a good laugh that I know my ladies will understand.
- Do you love this episode - Head over to the blog to read: 4 a reas to focus on in 2022 to make yourself happier, wealthier, and more fulfilled.
Resources Mentioned:
- Show Notes (here)
- Grab A Free Audio Book: Free 30-Day Trial On Audible
- Book Club: Join Us!
- Blog Post: 50 Books I Read in 2019 That You Should Read
- Brazilian Wax Reel: Watch Now!
- Create Your 1st Course Group Coaching: Sign Up Here!
Support for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes from:
- Jessie Monroe Nail Care: Visit JessieMonroeNailCare.com and save 20% on your entire order (excluding bundles) with code BrightSide20
- Buzzsprout: Let's get your podcast launched! - Start for FREE
Connect With Me:
Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | My Patreon
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Have A Question or Comment? Email me at [email protected]
Hey Loves, 2022 is knocking -- are you ready to create and commit to YOUR happiness this year?
In this week's episode, I am sharing four commitments I'm making towards my happiness -- and several ways you and I can work, learn, and grow together while doing some of my favorite things!
- [00:02:25] Are you an avid reader but don't have much time to indulge? - Join me on Audible as I commit to reading/listening more in 2022.
- [00:08:48] I love connecting with my community, so I am introducing Book Club - Our first book is Will by Will Smith's. Want to join the conversation? Connect with me in the Patreon community.
- [00:11:03] Beauty treatment or torture chamber room - What brazilian waxes taught me about expectations and why I'm not doing them anymore.
- [00:23:10] Ready to launch your online course but don't know how? Work with me in my new small group coaching program. Click here for more details.
Takeaways:
- The start of a new year signals our need to transform and evolve. Learn how committing to happiness enhances every area of our lives.
- Happiness is about doing what you love and releasing things that no longer serve you. Want to know what I'm giving up? Tune in for a good laugh that I know my ladies will understand.
- Do you love this episode - Head over to the blog to read: 4 a reas to focus on in 2022 to make yourself happier, wealthier, and more fulfilled.
Resources Mentioned:
- Show Notes (here)
- Grab A Free Audio Book: Free 30-Day Trial On Audible
- Book Club: Join Us!
- Blog Post: 50 Books I Read in 2019 That You Should Read
- Brazilian Wax Reel: Watch Now!
- Create Your 1st Course Group Coaching: Sign Up Here!
Support for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes from:
- Jessie Monroe Nail Care: Visit JessieMonroeNailCare.com and save 20% on your entire order (excluding bundles) with code BrightSide20
- Buzzsprout: Let's get your podcast launched! - Start for FREE
Connect With Me:
Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | My Patreon
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Have A Question or Comment? Email me at [email protected]
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60: How To Bet on Yourself After Getting Fired ft Michelle Thames
All bets are on Michelle Thames, owner of Thames Media Solutions and former Social Media Manager for Mielle Organics. This Chicago powerhouse manifested her dream role after being fired from her job in healthcare. After two years of working in her dream role traveling the world, Michelle chose to bet on herself launching her six-figure digital agency. In this interview, she shares how to bounce back from adversity, find your passion, and network your way to success. In the face of adversity, Michelle chose to Look On The Bright Side and towards her future.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:00:33] Get to know Michelle Thames
- [00:06:02] From hobbyist to industry leader
- [00:08:47] How one act of faith and obedience forever changed her life
- [00:10:31] Here's how you can work with Michelle
- [00:17:45] Remaining relevant as a digital entrepreneur
- [00:22:55] We've all made mistakes. Here is how Michelle bounces back
- [00:23:47] Growth, community, and a team - here are the keys to success
- [00:27:47] This is how you push through growing pains as an entrepreneur.
- [00:32:08] Want to own a digital agency Michelle shares the best advice she's ever received
- [00:33:09] Despite setbacks, Michelle had a LOT of wins -- this is her biggest flex so far
Takeaways:
- Michelle's journey is a compelling story of how to bounce back from adversity. After being fired from her job Michelle used her time strategically - Want to know what she did? Watch the extended interview here.
- Launching, growing, and scaling a business will require you to develop as an entrepreneur. Michelle shares tips, resources, and guidance to get you started in this episode, but be prepared to stretch your thinking in ways you may have never dreamt.
- Did Michelle's resiliency inspire you? Building resiliency is a skill you can develop, and it starts with taking small but consistent steps forward.
- Want more? Check out this week's blog post, From Fired to Financially Free to learn five steps you can take to land on your feet after losing or quitting a job.
Resources Mentioned:
- Show Notes (here)
- Follow @MichelleLThames
- Get Michelle’s Freebie! Grow your brand with Reels
- Join Michelle's Social Media Membership (use code Bright10 to save $10/month)
- Grab A Free Audio Book: Free 30-Day Trial On Audible
Support for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes from:
- Black Real Estate Agents: Visit BlackRealEstateAgents.com today and let them help you find the home of your dreams!
- Jessie Monroe Nail Care: Visit JessieMonroeNailCare.com and save 20% on your entire order (excluding bundles) with code BrightSide20
- Buzzsprout: Let's get your podcast launched! - Start for FREE
Connect With Me:
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62: 8 Tips for Becoming a Successful Influencer in 2022
Think becoming an Influencer is a thing of the past? - think again.
Influencer marketing will be a 15-Billion Dollar Industry in 2022 and it shows no signs of slowing down. In this week's episode I share my 8 part framework to Becoming An Influencer in your niche in 2022.
Key Takeaways:
- My influencer journey
- The different paths, niches, and opportunities as an influencer
- Instagram has changed - here's what's working now!
- Tip #1 - This is the first step towards grabbing a piece of this multi-billion dollar industry, plus two things you need before making your first post.
- Tip #2 - There are a lot of Instagram strategies, just like stilettos in a department store; only a few will work for you. Here I share the #1 feature you need to master and how my Content Confident Community members grew their influence by the hundreds in 30 days with THIS one hack.
- Tip #3 - Content is king, but Consistency is Queen. Here I reveal the key to currency as an Influencer.
- Tip #4 - Growth is about more than pretty pictures. Capture your follower's attention with captions. Writing captions not your strong suit? -Grab the Caption Box- and let me write them for you.
- Tip #5 - Before brand deals, your community has to like, know, and trust you. These are my top strategies for building likability.
- Tip #6: They like you, but how well do you know them? Tip #6 is about the importance of knowing your audience and the tools that I use to serve great content.
- Tip #7: Is your Instagram bio brand partnership ready? If you don't have these 3 elements, it's not.
- Tip #8: The danger of 'putting all your dip on one chip" is that if it breaks, the game is over for you. This is why you need to build your influence on multiple platforms.
Resources Mentioned:
- Show Notes (here)
- Join Content Confident - here
- Get the December Caption Box - here
- PreOrder the January Caption Box - here
- Get a FREE subscription to Planoly - here
Support for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes from:
- Jessie Monroe Nail Care: Visit JessieMonroeNailCare.com and save 20% on your entire order (excluding bundles) with code BrightSide20
- Buzzsprout: Let's get your podcast launched! - Start for FREE
- Audible: Grab A Free Audio Book: Free 30-Day Trial On Audible
Connect With Me:
Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | My Patreon
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Have A Question or Comment? Email me at [email protected]
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