Leading Lady Podcast | Coaching and Accountability for Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs

When you are building a new business and marketing yourself, you will be networking with other business owners quite frequently. In these encounters, it is so important to present yourself as professional and prepared. In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I discuss a recent business call that I had and how it left me feeling sour and disappointed. I share this conversation not to rant, but to share an example for any aspiring entrepreneurs about how to show up and share your best abilities. After listening to my experience, I hope you understand the importance of showing up with professionalism. If you can't put your best self forward, it may be best to hold off on promoting yourself until you are able to be prepared. I invite you to look at the ways you show up in your life. If something is suffering, what can you do to shift your alignment so you show up as your best self in any situation? Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

We've all been affected by COVID in different ways. Recently, I found myself feeling exhausted and burnt out because of the emotions and stress of leading a business during this time of uncertainty. My feelings led me to seek out some coaching for my own mindset. Listen in for a raw and vulnerable conversation about how COVID has impacted my mindset - and how coaching led me to new ways of regaining hope. As you listen to this episode, I'm away at a wellness retreat for some rest and rejuvenation. My hope is that you will reflect on your own feelings and take the time to rest. We all need and deserve a bit of that right now. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet? I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram

When we feel frustrated or angry, it is human nature to want to "vent" and share our challenges with others. It helps us feel less alone in our trials and relieve some stress, but is it always helpful? In this episode, I share my perspective about "venting" conversations and when they are helpful and when they become simply gossip. After listening in, I hope that you will pause and think about the purpose of your venting before your next conversation with a friend. It will definitely make a positive impact on your mindset and your relationships. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

We all experience struggles and trials -especially in 2020. Despite the struggles, it is possible to find ways to celebrate every day. In this episode, I share ways that I am choosing to celebrate even though this has been a difficult year for our society, my life, and my business. My hope in sharing the small and simple ways that I am celebrating each day is to help you see the things in your life that are worthy of notice. We all have things that we can be grateful for, so I hope you can choose to focus on those things more often in order to feel more joy. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

The definition of kindness is the quality of being generous, considerate, and friendly. It's a simple concept, but one that can be difficult to put into action at all times. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY it's so important to be kind and how it can impact you as the giver? In this episode, we chat candidly about kindness and altruism. We also dive into the vast amounts of research about kindness and how it can impact our physical health as well as our life satisfaction. If you weren't already convinced of the value of being kind, then I hope that this episode does the trick. Kindness truly is a quality that benefits the giver as much as it does the receiver. In the uncertainty of our current situations, one thing that we can all control is the choice to be kind. I hope that you will choose kindness and impact the world around you for good. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

One of the most enriching experiences of life is creating strong relationships with the people that are important to us. That is why relationships are such a large focus of my work with many of my coaching clients. One fascinating tool that we often use for strengthening relationships is in regards to a person's response style. Tune in to learn what response style is, the types that people fall into, and which type is the most beneficial to strengthen YOUR relationship. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

If you are one of the 2 billion people who use Facebook, then you may have seen or participated in a Facebook group. Maybe you even run one yourself like me or my guest on today's Leading Lady Podcast - Dr. Syretha Storey. Groups can be such a great way to build a community of like-minded people, and I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. Storey about how her Facebook Group has done just that. Dr. Storey has been in the field of early childhood education for more than thirty years. In this time, she has been a Teacher, Child Care Center Director, Trainer & Family Child Care Director. She also has significant experience as a post-secondary educator. She runs a Facebook group directed toward early childhood directors and educators that I enjoy being a member of myself. Listen in to our conversation about how to bring a group of people together online to share ideas in a way that is respectful and encourages discussion. Groups are especially valuable now as people and business owners are learning how to navigate the world post-COVID 19. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

In last week's episode, I shared with you the concept of a growth mindset and that you are either winning or learning through life's experiences. As a followup in this episode, I share with you a personal story about my little lemon tree and how it has helped me keep a growth mindset. Often, growth is internal and can't be easily measured. However, it still has great value. Listen in for a loving reminder -especially during this difficult season of COVID-19 - that growth is not always linear. I hope after tuning in, you will be able to spot the situations in your life where you are actually experiencing growth that may not be easily seen. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

What does it mean to say you are either winning or learning? When we have challenges or setbacks, it's easy to let our thoughts become very negative and judgmental about the situation. However, we don't have to allow those thoughts. In order to be our best selves, we should be working toward a growth mindset. In this episode, we chat about what that means, how you can recognize your current mindset, and how to intentionally choose your thoughts. I hope after listening to this episode, you are better equipped with questions to ask yourself to shift your perspective about a circumstance in your life. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

The year 2020 has been undeniably difficult. We are all feeling a bit emotionally drained and exhausted by the events of the past few months. Each of us is handling the trauma of this time differently, but we can all use additional grace and kindness. In this episode, I talk simply and honestly about the feelings we are ALL experiencing, and I give simple suggestions that I am personally using to help weather this storm. After listening in, I invite you to acknowledge the difficulty of the last few months, practice grace, and ask yourself, "What is the kindest thing that I can do for myself and for someone else?" Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram!

If you are tuning in to my podcast, then you are most likely a high achiever. It's also highly probable that you've experienced the phenomenon called "Imposter Syndrome" at some point. So, is it a real thing or just a confidence buzzword that has been created by our generation? To learn more about it, I'm excited to chat with my guest, Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin. Dr. Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with a focus on career advancement, leadership development and job transitions. She is a co-founder and partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, a career and executive coaching consultancy, where she works mostly with high potential managers and executives. She recently gave a TEDx talk entitled "The Imposter Syndrome Paradox" and is here to give us an in-depth look at this common problem. After listening in, I hope you feel more empowered to tackle Imposter Syndrome in your own life and business. I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Do you have a business idea brewing that is a bit unique and unorthodox? The world needs more leading ladies with a creative vision for how they want to show up in the marketplace. Today's episode of the Leading Lady podcast is a fun look into a business that has truly created an outside-the-box, immersive shopping experience. El Lunay is the co-founder of HERE, a pop-up shop - a whimsical business in Annapolis, Maryland that operates in a short-term, pop-up style storefront and showcases the work of local artisans. HERE. a pop-up shop is truly one of my personal favorite places to shop with my girlfriends. It feels more like a community experience rather than a simple store. I think you'll enjoy my chat with El about the creative process she uses for running the business as well as the unique challenges that an unorthodox model can sometimes create. Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Are you looking to uplevel your business or your life in ANY area? If so, there's most likely a coach to help you with that! Why are so many people choosing to hire a coach, and is this something you have considered yourself? In today's episode, you can listen in to my conversation with a dear friend and fellow coach, John Neral, about the power that is available through coaching. John is an experienced career and executive coach, as well as the author of Show Up: Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career. In our conversation, we discuss the essential questions you should be asking yourself if you are considering whether coaching is right for you. I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Have you been dreaming of writing a book and becoming a published author? Every year, this is consistently one of the most popular goals that people set. So what does it take to move forward on your dream and make it happen? In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a leading lady who knows just how to do that. Jennifer Klepper is the author of Unbroken Threads, a debut novel that has become a USA Today Bestseller. She has a passion for research and learning and is a self-proclaimed collector of information. As you will hear, Jennifer has some smart advice for anyone aspiring to become an author. It's easy to see a dream, such as "writing a book" as a big, impossible goal, but it somehow feels more achievable after hearing the experiences of someone who has done it before. Tune in to find out how you can move forward with YOUR big, impossible goals! I would love to connect in the Leading Ladies group on Facebook or reach out to me on Instagram! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

In today's episode, I am going to walk you through the 3 questions you should ask yourself daily if you want to feel focused and in control of your time. I love waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee in silence before the rest of my house gets up for the day. This quiet time allows me to sit with myself and think about my core values. I think about my priorities, plan out my day, and get in the right frame of mind so I can move throughout my day with purpose and intention. I developed these questions for myself and now use them as one of the first exercises I do with my coaching clients. These questions lead them to feel more focused and in control of their time. For many people, including myself, to-do lists can often feel daunting and heavy. I have actually gotten away from using a to-do list and now spend my energy on my top priorities that will move my business and life forward. How do you spend your morning? I encourage you to start using these questions as you start your day. Reach out to me on Instagram and share your answers with me and I will share mine! I love hearing from you! Full show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

How do you overcome negative thoughts that are holding you back? Will you come out of quarantine better equipped to face those thoughts head-on? This week I was lucky enough to sit down with the oh so inspiring Cheryl Pace and find out how she keeps a positive attitude through unimaginable hardship. Cheryl found her passion for massage therapy after experiencing a life-altering horse-riding accident at only seventeen years old. In true Cheryl fashion, she used this as an opportunity to learn how to help other people experiencing pain like hers. Find out how she quickly climbed the ranks in her industry at such a young age, and later how she was able to expand a business while dealing with debilitating illness by choosing to surround herself with positive people. Join me as she shares her secrets to a more positive mindset and perspective. I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram so be sure to reach out! Have you joined the Leading Lady Facebook group yet? Come join in! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

What are you doing to build and lead your online community? How do you nurture your audience and sustain positive engagement without coming off salesy? I have been asked these questions by others looking to build a thriving Facebook community. They are interested in finding out how I have grown my group and kept it relevant month after month. They wonder how I come up with content that keeps the community engaged. My biggest secret….. Showing up as myself. I nurture these relationships just like I would if I were meeting someone in real life, face to face. I created my Facebook group, Leading Ladies with AliceAnne Loftus, and in just two years, we've grown to over 4,500 members. This community is filled with women leaders from all walks of life who encourage and empower each other. In this episode, I'm revealing six strategies to put into practice to enhance the overall social-emotional health of your community. I hope this episode inspires you to create a community filled with the leading ladies (or men) you are here to lead. If you haven't joined the Leading Ladies Facebook group make sure to check it out! For the full show notes visit www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Can you build a successful business in less than a year without a business degree? Is it possible to overcome past trauma and live in a way that sets your heart on fire? Can you overcome failures and see them in a positive light? In today's episode, I have two amazing ladies on the show who will prove you can! I am sitting down with Britney Thornton and Hannah Kates who are the inspirational entrepreneurs behind Auxilium Virtual. Britney and Hannah met early in their careers at the Naval Academy and in their business today, they continue to play off each other's strengths. They reveal the hard lessons they learned, the bumps they encountered along the way, and the accomplishments they have seen through it all. Britney and Hannah pride themselves in providing exceptional service and strive to create meaningful relationships with their clients. I am excited for you to meet the two ladies who I am lucky to have as a part of my team! Be sure to tune in! If you haven't joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group , check it out! We would love for you to join us! For the full show notes visit www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

How do your kids feel about the current crisis and being quarantined at home? What unique challenges do they face with distance learning and the absence of in-person interaction with their friends? As parents, sometimes it's easy to dismiss their frustrations as mundane and their worries as unrealistic. To give us a unique perspective, I'm interviewing the other Leading Lady in my family, my daughter, Marissa Loftus. Marissa is a sophomore in high school and she is a ray of sunshine! We're going to talk about some of the changes that we've made and how we're adjusting to working and learning at home. In Today's Episode We Discuss: Marissa's life before COVID-19 and her passion for sailing The pros and cons of distance learning The life of an extrovert while on quarantine Dealing with the pressure to be productive all the time Online interaction vs in-person interaction What Marissa looks forward to when the quarantine is lifted How the quarantine has affected Marissa's college plans Marissa's advice to those who find distance learning difficult If you haven't joined the Leading Ladies Facebook group make sure to check it out! For the full show notes visit www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Do you feel like entrepreneurship comes naturally to you or do you feel like you struggle? Do you wish that you could just focus on your zone of genius and have the other "business chores" taken off your plate? Have you ever thought about using systems to turn your passion into a scalable business? In this episode, I will be chatting with home and business organization expert, Susie Salinas. Susie is a Navy wife, mom of 3, podcast junkie and an obsessed organizer since sixth grade. She owns Systems by Susie and has successfully helped entrepreneurs organize their professional and personal lives through building systems so they can lead effective and efficient lives. Susie's entrepreneurial journey started with a passion and quickly turned into having to learn all the ins and outs of running a business. After she was able to build systems and processes she saw huge changes in her business and now she is able to help others do the same. In Today's Episode We Discuss: How a disadvantage actually led to Susie's organizing skills Outsourcing to scale your business faster Figuring out entrepreneurship when you don't have a business degree Setting up your systems so you can scale your business How to onboard your new hires so they hit the ground running Susie's favorite apps and tools she uses to run her business How to know if and when you should start your business For the full show notes visit www.leadinglady-coaching.com/9

Oftentimes, people look at networking groups as just a bunch of leads they need to convert or people to get referrals from. How about you? Do you see the value of joining a group or a forum? In this episode, let's talk about the greater reason why you should join networking groups: for learning. Many of us didn't go into entrepreneurship armed with degrees in business, marketing or management. Discover how being in a community of like-minded professionals brings us so much more than merely a place to promote our business. In Today's Episode We Discuss: The purpose of joining networking groups Why I limit asking for referrals to once a month in my group The importance of learning from others Why entrepreneurship could be lonely Working in your business vs working on your business The roles you can take in a networking group For the full show notes visit www.leadinglady-coaching.com/8

No matter how much you talk about it or prepare for it, losing a spouse is something you'll never think would happen to you - especially when you're 34 years old and 6 months pregnant with your third child. In this tragedy-to-triumph episode, I talk to mom, military wife, and author Ashley Bugge about the heartbreaking loss of her husband in a scuba diving accident. Ashley shares how she dealt with the trauma, the challenge of raising her 3 little kids by herself and how she is facing life and moving forward day by day. Ashley summoned every ounce of grit and determination within herself to figure out how to move through the greatest adversity and from it, turn tragedy into triumph. This is an episode you will not want to miss! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Sooner or later, you're bound to have a difficult conversation either in your personal or professional relationships. How can you handle it like a real Leading Lady? How can you stay on goal and avoid letting your emotions to overtake the discussion? In this episode, let's talk about creating a healthy mindset that brings positivity around difficult conversations and five crucial steps we can take that empower open communication. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Do you find networking a challenge? Are you lost as to why your networking isn't getting you solid leads or letting you meet the right people? In this episode, let's focus on networking like a Leading Lady. Let's discuss where to start networking, how to network, what you should talk about, and how to stay connected with the people that you meet. Discover how you can avoid being a big turn off and be better at showing up with authenticity. For the full show notes visit www.leadinglady-coaching.com/5

Just when you thought you're closing a sale or onboarding a new client, he or she suddenly backs out. Frustrating? Definitely! But does it mean failure on your part? No way! In this episode, let's talk about knowing who your ideal clients are and how to attract them. Learn the right mindset when offering your services and why you shouldn't apologize for your rates. The last thing you want is to be working for a client for months or years only to realize that it's not a good fit. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

I'm so excited to have my first interview on the podcast! She's the first leading lady in my life, none other than my mom, Consuelo Thomas. Consuelo, or lovingly known as Ching, is from the Philippines, married my dad, and moved to the states in 1986. What should have been a major culture shock, Ching turned into opportunities. Learn how helping others actually helps you, what having an abundant life really means, and why constant self-reinvention is key to true happiness. Listen in and discover the woman who inspired me to be the leading lady I am today. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

When you look at successful entrepreneurs' branding images, it's natural to think that they got everything their way, they had it easy and were probably an overnight success with their perfectly coiffed hair and polished outfit. True?! Far from it! In this episode, let's learn one simple truth: Entrepreneurs who endured the test of time and reached their goals paid the price of success. What did success cost for them and what were they willing and not willing to lose? Are you ready to make those same sacrifices and compromises? Listen in as we get real and see beyond the perfect photoshoots. Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast

Welcome to the Leading Lady podcast! It's finally here and I couldn't be more excited! My name is AliceAnne and in this debut episode, I'll give you a glimpse of my life--of being a teacher, mother and entrepreneur. You will learn how getting through the 2008 market downfall led to my epiphany to be a leading lady in my family and business. I'm not superwoman for sure, but allow my story to inspire you to stop being a victim of circumstances and start taking charge of your life. Through this podcast, I hope to get to the core of what it takes to truly show up as your best self both personally and professionally. I love helping high-achieving women in leadership and in small business align their core values with not only their business but also their relationships, leadership style, and overall life satisfaction. Excited for you to be here! Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast