The 6-Figure Freelancer Podcast | Freelancing | Entrepreneurship | Clients | Finances | Motivation | Personal Development | Mindset

Lately, I've been getting lots of questions from people who are launching their freelance business. These questions have been around social media strategy, how to design the right website, and whether the logo looks right… In theory these are all great questions, but they are not the questions to be asking as a freelancer who is looking to scale for REAL income. In this episode, I'm diving deep into why you need focus as a freelancer. I'm going to talk about how to find your focus and structure your activities so that you remain focused. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why focus is so important as a freelancer How to identify which tasks you need to stop doing and which tasks you need to start doing in your business Why business development and your services are the lifeblood of your freelance business + how to get back to those activities Resources: Win Without Pitching Manifesto: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Without-Pitching-Manifesto/dp/1605440043 Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/focus Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode I talk with spiritual success coach, Liz White a.k.a the Money Making Maven. Her mission is to help women entrepreneurs uncover their true 'magic' and make money 'painlessly'. We dive into her professional journey and unique approach that has her Ladypreneurs on paths for great success. What You'll Learn: How to Harness Your True Magic The Benefit of Understanding The Difference Between: What You Are Good At Vs. What You Enjoy Doing The Beauty of Embracing the Laws of Attraction Tips to Practicing Meaningful Manifestation Resources: How to Save 17 Hours in Your Work Week as a Freelancer: http://avani.blog/systems or https://miriyala.lpages.co/systems-cheatsheet-optin/ Connect with Liz White Website: https://lizwhite.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizwhite.co/ Podcast:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/money-making-maven-by-liz-white/id1373756478?mt=2 Web Page: www.avanimiriyala.com/magic Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

When I started freelancing / consulting, I did everything! I took every job that came my way and thought that was the way to earn more money. I didn't have a specialty or specific industry that I worked in. I did everything "design" related. Not only was it exhausting, but the pay wasn't as rewarding as I had hoped. In this episode, I'm sharing the steps I took to find my freelance niche and start charging more for my skills and expertise. The riches are in the niches, my friend, and today's the day you're going to find yours! In this episode you will learn: Why finding your niche as a freelancer is so important Why niching down means charging more The 3 step exercise to finding your niche References: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/niches Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Sabina Bharwani is the Founder & CEO of Hello World, a computer science enrichment program taught by software engineers, AI architects, data scientists and educators on a mission to equip and empower next generation innovators. We sit down to openly and honestly discuss her journey as she paves the road for the future of education and technology. In this episode you will learn: How Sabina's experience with Teach for America inspired her to become the Founder & CEO of Hello World The power of building your confidence and harnessing the power of your 'Why' Sabina's unique approach to finding and retaining the best talent Recommended tools to continuously develop your product and evolve both personally and professionally References: Sabina Bharwani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabina-bharwani-4318a918/ Hello World: http://www.helloworldstudio.org/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/impact Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

With great ideas come great struggles and in today's episode I dive deep into the good, the bad, and the awesome that comes with recognizing our 'Upper Limits' and advancing out of our comfort zone. In this episode you will learn: What is an Upper Limit How we can identify our Upper Limit gremlins Tools to put to practice in order to breakthrough our Upper Limit barriers Ways to reframe the stories we tell ourselves And finally, how to level up and use good energy to propel us forward Resources: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks link: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level-ebook/dp/B0026772QU Marie Forleo article link: https://www.marieforleo.com/2010/08/upper-limit-problem/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/upperlimits Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Melissa and I chat all about her journey to entrepreneurship and how self-discovery played such a crucial role for her. We talk about why self-discovery is often overlooked and how we can get the courage to face the stories we've been telling ourselves. Melissa shares how she has been able to rewrite these stories for herself in order to chart her own path and live beyond the status quo. If you're looking for a catalyst in order to level up in your life, this episode is for you! In This Episode You Will Learn: Why the self-discovery journey is so important Tips and tools to use in order to start your self-discovery journey How to get closer to your passions and purpose Resources: Melissa's Website: https://www.mkhuis.com/ Diamond Block: https://diamondblockcreative.com/, Instagram: @itsmelissakay Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/self-discovery Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Boundaries are the limit or space between you and something else or someone else. What's crazy is that some of us A-Player / Entrepreneur types have an extremely tough time maintaining strong boundaries. I definitely fall in that category. After having frustrated days and feeling burnt out or pulled in every direction, I needed it to stop. So, I decided to come up with a series of boundaries that I could implement in my business and life in order to protect my energy. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I came up with those boundaries and how you can too. I talk about how to define boundaries, establish them and maintain them (even if they've been obliterated). In This Episode You Will Learn: Why boundaries are so important How to define and create boundaries for yourself What to do if a boundary has been crossed + how to re-establish it Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/boundaries Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Richelle Ouellette runs an national event planning business called Alchemy Events and is currently working on a new book. The best thing about Richelle's journey is how she stumbled into entrepreneurship and made things happen by hustling hard. In the episode, we talk what it takes to make your dream life a reality - and that isn't as far off as you might think. Richelle shares tips on how to overcome massive hurdles, stay in your zone of genius, infuse your career with passion, and just start. At the end of the day, Richelle reminds us that it's just about putting things out there and seeing what stick. Someone's going to love your passion and work. Richelle drops so many knowledge bombs in this episode; I learned so much from her. In This Episode You Will Learn: The hustle that goes into entrepreneurship How to spend time on YOU in order to stay creative + sharp How to stay inside your zone of genius by outsourcing How to get over your fears and start working towards your dreams Resources: Richelle's Blog: http://richelleouellette.com/ Alchemy Events: https://www.alchemyevents.co/ Instagram: @richelleontherun @alchemyevents.co Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/yourbestlife Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

People say you can't love your career and what you do I say BS. You can have a fulfilling and purposeful career if you allow yourself. It takes some digging in to find out what are the underlying problems are and how you can change it. In this episode I dig deep and get real on how You can change anything all you have to do is take the first step. I want you to know that your dream career is out there waiting for you to grab it up. You were meant for a life of greatness. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why looking inward can dial in on what the root of the issue is How looking outward can help you figure out what you have to do to make a change How to take Action Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/job Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Allison is the CEO of Empire Life and host of the Empire Life Podcast. She helps influencers and online businesses create authenticity while gearing them up for major success online. In this episode, we chat about what being an influencer means, what being an influencer does not mean, how to create authentic relationships online and how to build an heart-centered empire. In This Episode You Will Learn: What it means to be an influencer and how you can become one The difference between a "successful" influencer with an "unsuccessful" one How to create real and authentic relationships online How to build a truly connected tribe online Resources: Find Allison online: https://allisonramsey.co or on Instagram @allisonrmsy Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/influencer Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Seems like getting vulnerable has been a theme with my podcast lately! In this episode, I'm sharing a note I received from someone with all of you. This note was brutal, it hurt, and cut deep. But it was real and I want to share it with all of you. I am also sharing my response to this critic of mine. I want you to walk away with pep in your step and fire behind your dreams. Because no matter what people say, you know your true worth; you know what you were really meant for. This episode was inspired by a presentation made by entrepreneur Charlie Durso. In This Episode You Will Learn: What this "critic" said to me in this burn note I received What to say to your worst critic How you too can defy the gremlins around (or inside) of you Free Systems Cheatsheet: http://avani.blog/systems Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/worstcritic Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

I thoroughly loved the knowledge bombs that Khrystle dropped throughout this podcast episode. She is passionate about helping busy people (like me!) rediscover balance in their lives. Not only do we chat about the theory and importance of balance, but Khrystle also shares tactics with us so that we can take action today. If you've been craving feeling centered, calm, and in control again… this episode is for you! In This Episode You Will Learn: Why balance is so important How to take step towards finding balance How to ground yourself and feel centered when the world around feels so chaotic Resources: Say hi to Khrystle: IG @khrystlerea, www.khrystlerea.com Finding Balance PDF: https://www.khrystlerea.com/finding-balance 10 Days to a Calmer You PDF: https://www.khrystlerea.com/10-days-to-a-calmer-you Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/balance Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

I'm getting vulnerable with you guys in this episode and giving you an inside look at my mini meltdown 2 weeks ago. I'm sharing exactly how I got out of my slump, got down to business and closed $11k worth of client work in just one week. This episode is not just for consultants or freelancers, it's for any entrepreneur that works with leads / list to get clients or customers. I'm sharing how I focus on value so that I barely have to sell when the time comes! In This Episode You Will Learn: The 3 steps I used to close $11k in client work How to bring yourself out of the rut when you haven't closed new clients in a few weeks How to reframe your thoughts around 5-figure weeks Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/hustle Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on Instagram @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I chat with Ryan Singh and one of the best heuristics he has that I dig is decision making and I mean BIG life changing decision. Ryan is one of the founders of Invoke Health. We go over his amazing story, how his plans took a crazy turn, and the ins and outs of decision making. In This Episode You Will Learn: What to consider when making big life-changing decisions Actionable steps we can take when in the deciding process How to deal with anxiety around making the wrong decision Advice and resources for decision making in general Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/decisions Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Let's talk about clients! This episode is for freelancers and consultants primarily...BUT, if you are an entrepreneur, have an MLM, or run any type of business, you are going to get a lot of value as well! I'm going to share what I do in my business to find the my dream clients + have a steady pipeline of work coming in! In This Episode You Will Learn: How to define your ideal client Figuring out where you ideal client hangs out How to engage with your clients Ways to craft your message Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/clientoutreach Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I sit down with Martha Barreda and talk to her about work from home tips and how she juggles a business and a job at the same time. Martha is in commercial real estate and runs her own business helping others on their self development journey. She has learned a lot about being effective while working from home in the past few years and she's spilling all her secrets with us! Martha covers useful heuristics on the #WFH life and how she keeps it all together + avoids overwhelm. In This Episode You Will Learn: Work From Home do's and don'ts How to stay productive and on task How to manage a job, side hustle, and the rest of your life gracefully How to keep balance and not get overwhelmed Resources: Say hi to Martha: IG @marthaceebeegee, FB & IG @voloaustin Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/workfromhome Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Let's talk about you losing creativity and how to get over that feeling of getting tapped out. Have you ever felt like you had a hard time with creativity and feeling uninspired? I have decided to get real with you in this episode and talk about what's been hitting me lately. I'm sharing how I was able to overcome it and start feeling creative again. I go over how to find creativity and what it means to be creativity tapped out. I also give 6 tips to move past that feeling of paralyzed creativity and how to get back in that creativity mode. In This Episode You Will Learn: What it means to be feeling creatively tapped out How feeling uninspired affected me The 20 Min Recalibration Exercise 6 tips to move past that crippling feeling of being uninspired Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/creativity Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode I chat with Heaven Leigh, a brilliant coach whose mission is to help people manifest their divine wealth for a luxurious life and thriving business. We talk about manifestation, the law of attraction, the idea of limiting beliefs, and feminine and masculine energy including the difference and how both are amazing to have. In This Episode You Will Learn: What manifestation is How you can apply manifestation in your life today The difference between feminine and masculine energy How to identify and work through limiting beliefs Resources: Freebie on preparing for Entrepreneurship and the Consulting Hustle: http://avani.blog/entrepreneurship Connect with Heaven Leigh Instagram - @herdivinewealth Website - www.herdivinewealth.com Wealth Expansion Retreat - https://www.herdivinewealth.com/retreat/ -- Web Page: http://avani.blog/manifestation Check out my website at http://www.avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Let's talk about your life's game plan. Do you have one? Sometimes it's super overwhelming to create a game plan for what you want to accomplish in your life, especially if you're someone who has huge, lofty goals! In this episode, I break it all down. I'm talking about how to put together a long term vision and then break it down into a 1 year, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily game plan. With this simple formula, you'll be able to create daily actionable tasks for the various (impact, income, and personal) for your life of greatness! In This Episode You Will Learn: How to create a long-term vision for the life you want to live A simple formula to break down big hairy audacious goals into simple daily action items How this formula can help you get closer to your dream life Resources: Web Page: http://avani.blog/gameplan Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I chat with Haley Burkhead, founder of the Profit Planner Lounge. This lady is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and I have been wanting to bring her onto the podcast for so long! During our chat, Haley goes over how she stays motivated, how she structures her days even when she has a master project going on, how to avoid getting burnt out, and even shares some of her favorite tips and tricks for productivity. We also talk about the SOA method and how this method can make an impact on your life even if you don't have a business. Question Highlights: How do you stay motivated How do you structure your weeks / days? What are some time hacking tips you have? Where does your drive + grit come from? Tips to avoid feeling burnt out? Can you tell us about your Productivity Transformation Story? How does the SOA method look in action? In This Episode You Will Learn: How to take inspired action Why taking care of yourself is important Steps to take so you don't get burnt out How to apply the SOA method to your life and business Resources: Haley's Webinar: www.profitplanner.co/scale, http://avani.blog/scale Instagram: @profitplanner Web Page: http://avani.blog/productivity -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I talk about the 3 steps to Taking Massive Action for Massive Results! This is actually a recording of a Live I did on Instagram! Have you ever had a task that seems so daunting where you felt like you wanted to do this project but was so overwhelmed you kept it at arm's length? I have felt like that before and I just didn't know where to start because there was so much to do. These tips are great for client work, projects at work, school projects and even for projects that are long term. What You'll Learn: 3 Steps to taking Massive Action What Tiny Gains are How to do your work work in bite-sized pieces How a Massive Vision can inspire your action Resources: The Compound Effect Book by Darren Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X Slight Edge Book by Jeff Olson: https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Secret-Successful-Life/dp/0967285550 Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/action Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Have you ever thought of yourself as multiple different pieces of a puzzle? So did I... and in this episode I go over how I used to compartmentalize myself, how I had an issue taking everything I knew and putting it together, and how I overcame that and the stressful feeling of lacking in creativity. I also go over how to be 100% YOU and what that will mean for your life and work. This episode is all about being the best you and making that work in your personal life and business. What You'll Learn: How I use to compartmentalize myself and the issues that caused What showing up as 100% means and what that will mean for your life and work How vulnerability is a huge part of showing up as 100% and why it's important Resources: Creative Confidence Book: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Confidence-Unleashing-Potential-Within/dp/038534936X Tom Kelley TED Video: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence Bring Your Whole Self to Work Article: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-robbins/bring-your-whole-self-to_b_6993358.html Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/022-100-percent Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I'm covering 5 Amazing Systems that every Online Entrepreneur should master to save time in their week...17 hours to be precise. That's 17 more hours you could be putting towards tasks in your biz/career or personal life! The systems I am sharing with you are repeatable formulas that you can apply to your life & business today to increase your productivity immensely, put out high-quality work, and still feel super energized and invigorated (like the radiant boss CEO that you are!). I'm super excited to share these tips with you. This episode is a replay of a Facebook Live I did in the Citrus + Gold FB Group, Passion to Profit. What You'll Learn: What is a System and Why having them is Important! Real Talk on how to build a sustainable business Systems i'm currently using in my business Systems 1-5 and how they are saving you Time! Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/021-systems Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode I talk with Manu about fitness, business, and how to be successful balancing the two. Not only does Manu go into his personal experience with fitness and running his amazing business but he shares tips and tricks on keeping a balance lifestyle, staying successful, and combining fitness and entrepreneurship. We dive right into important lessons you can learn through fitness, taking advantage of the correlation of fitness and success, and Manu's fantastic tips on being successful in the fitness entrepreneurship lifestyle. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to combine Fitness and Entrepreneurship in your life Why a lot of healthy / fit people end up being successful in other areas of their life Tips for a BUSY individual who wants to also be healthy + fit How to structure your days / weeks How to stay organized and avoid burnout Resources: Connect with Manu Edakara: Instagram - @the.manu.script Youtube - http://youtube.com/themanuscript Email - [email protected] Workflow Chrome Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/strict-workflow/cgmnfnmlficgeijcalkgnnkigkefkbhd?hl=en Flow Book: https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202 -- Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/020-bodybuilding-entrepreneur Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Today I am going to be talking about my amazing 7 day detox and no I don't mean that green stuff! I'm talking about a 7 day detox from Instagram and how I ended up with 40 new, high quality followers. Let's be honest - Instagram can be an addiction. It's my go to app and it was getting to a point where I just couldn't keep my hands off of it. My goal was to break this habit for 7 days so that it would help me control my need to be on my phone all the time. In this episode, I'll be sharing what I learned about myself during those seven days and I'll also share a surprising discovery I made that lead to a me actually gaining Instagram followers while I was taking time off from it! What You'll Learn: Why Instagram and what is a quarterly detox Why it's okay and healthy to be bored Why you might be losing productivity What to do while moving forward How I got 40 New High Quality Followers Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/019-ig-detox Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

This episode's guest is very special to me and may be very familiar to some of you! Alexandria was my very first guest and I'm so excited to have her back again. In this episode, Alex and I go over the truth of Break-Ups and not just personal ones, but professional break-ups as well. Alex gives us tips on why we should release people in our business and personal life. She touches on how breakups are important in a business and how they differ from personal breakups. We also talk about the hows, the why, and when to break up. Question Highlights: How do you release people from your your life & business. What are the signs you need to break up with someone in your personal life (romantic and friendship)? It's hard to do this, especially if it's someone who has been in your life a long time. What do you recommend in this situation? How does Business breakups differ from personal breakups? Why are breakups important in business? What do you consider when deciding whether to stop working with a client? How do you choose the people you spend time with? How have you "broken up" with people in the past? In This Episode You Will Learn: Breaking up with people is natural and good for you. (Personal & Business) What are the signs and considerations you should make when making the decision to break up with someone. How to release people from your life and business. How to choose the people you spend time with. Resources: Connect with Alexandria Hart on Instagram: @_goodjoojoo, @shmalexhart Check out Alex's agency: www.goodjoojoo.net Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/018-breakups -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

We all have passions it's what gets us out of the bed in the morning. Do you know what makes you excited for the day and gets you motivated? Our soul tells us when we should make a change in our life. It could be something very simple from changing our job or writing a book. In this episode we go over our passions, go through the nudges our souls make and how to take action, messy action. Life is Short! Let's Take Action. What You'll Learn: How to identify and uncover your passions What is Messy Action Why should you take Messy Action 5 Amazing Tips on How to take Messy Action Resources: Miracle Cube Timer: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-TimeCube-Minutes-Management-Kitchen/dp/B0002U72LS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522620959&sr=8-1&keywords=miracle+cube Be Focused Timer for Mac: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/be-focused-focus-timer/id973134470?mt=12 Angie Lee - Rich Bitch Podcast: https://www.richbitchcourses.com/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/017-messy-action Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

We all have that thing we were born to do. This thing is your zone of genius. In the episode, I talk all about how you can identify your zone of genius and why you should stay in it as much as possible. I even share my own story of how I discovered I needed to be living in the zone of genius no matter what. I will also cover a few methods you can be using in order to identify what your zone of genius is - if you haven't discovered it yet. What You'll Learn: How to identify and uncover your zone of genius How to know the difference between the zone of excellence and the zone of genius Ways you can learn what your zone of genius is Resources: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522253653&sr=8-1&keywords=the+big+leap Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/016-genius Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Happiness is heavily impacted by the chemicals in our brains. There are 4 main hormones that affect happiness in the human brain. In this episode, I'm going to chat with you about what those four hormones are and how we can boost them (responsibly, naturally, and sustainably) in our day-to-day lives What You'll Learn: What the 4 happiness hormones are How the hormones work in our bodies and examples of activities that release them Ways we can boost the production of those happiness hormones in our bodies Resources: Reserach: http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/mental-health/how-to-boost-your-happy-hormones/, https://technologyadvice.com/blog/information-technology/activate-chemicals-gamify-happiness-nicole-lazzaro/, http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/mental-health/how-to-boost-your-happy-hormones/, https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/natural-endorphin-boosters/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/015-happiness-hormones Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

This episode's guest is very special to me because he also happens to be my amazing fiance! Tushar Jain has a background on Wall Street and is a serial entrepreneur. He is now working in the crypto space and running a hedge fund called Multicoin Capital. When it comes to finance and investment, Tushar is one of the most brilliant minds around (I may be biased, but you can go ask anyone in the industry!). In this episode, Tushar gives us tips on how to have a healthy money mindset. He talks about various heuristics that he uses to stay inside the abundance mentality when it comes to money. Tushar and I also talk about little tricks you can use to take away the cognitive noise when it comes to money-related decisions. Lastly, we touch on generosity and how important it is to sitting comfortably inside a healthy money mindset. Question Highlights: What in your childhood influenced your entrepreneurial drive and mindset? What is a healthy money mindset? How do you cultivate an abundance mentality when it comes of money? What are some heuristics we can use to encourage abundance mentality? How to practice a healthy money mindset when money is tight? How does generosity fit into a healthy money mindset? In This Episode You Will Learn: How to cultivate a healthy money mindset What to do in order to create a life of abundance Easy tactics to use when it comes to decision-making around spending Resources: Tushar's company, Multicoin: http://multicoin.capital Sapiens: A Brief History of Mankind: https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095 Mint: https://www.mint.com/ The Points Guy: https://thepointsguy.com/ Nerd Wallet: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ Connect with Tushar on Twitter: @TusharJain_ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/014-money-mindset -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

A year ago today, I was working as a UX designer at an amazing technology start-up. I loved the field. I loved design. I loved my co-workers. I loved the company. I was not in love with the way I felt anymore. Something was off. I felt stuck. I wasn't learning or growing anymore. I didn't realize how much personal and career growth meant to me until that moment. I needed meaty challenges to breakthrough and solve. I wasn't getting that at my job anymore… and honestly, I wasn't going to for a long time (the company was going through some necessary changes). So I decided to make a change. In this episode, I'm sharing my entrepreneurship story with all of you. I talk about how I felt when I was making the decision to leave my job and jump into entrepreneurship. I also cover why it was so important for me to make the leap. In This Episode You Will Learn: My journey to entrepreneurship The questions to be asking yourself to make sure you are on the right path for YOUR life Why it was so important for me to leave my 9-to-5 Resources: Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/013-avani-story Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

I sat down with Gianna Ciaramello and got to chat with her about her passions. Gianna runs a consulting business, creates content (she's an author!) for herself, and creates content for others. She's juggling a lot of passions and she still manages to stop working at 6 pm in order to make herself a priority. Gianna is impressive and her thought process when it comes to managing her passions. She goes in-depth about how to structure time and how to proceed if you are a multi-passionate individual. Gianna also gives us tips on how we can experiment to really find the passions that are calling to us. Gianna also shares how an underlying "why" or mission can drive your passions and how its okay to have more than one passion. We are not meant to lack dimension as human beings and if we feel ourselves being called to more than one thing, it's okay to step back and think about how they could fit together. Question Highlights: Can you share the story of how you started sharing healthy eating and nutrition? How do you know if something is your "passion"? How to start up a business while doing something else? How do you organize your time? Do you use any specific techniques to make the most of your time? What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? What do you recommend for someone who feels "stuck" or stagnant? How do you stay motivated? In This Episode You Will Learn: How to experiment (while still at a 9 to 5) in order to find your passion Heuristics to help you structure your days/weeks when you have a lot going on How to proceed in life and business as a multi-passionate individual Resources: Rabbit Food Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Food-plant-based-recipes/dp/1975834100?SubscriptionId=AKIAIOCEBIGP6NUBL47A&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1975834100 Bunny Steps e-Book: https://www.giannaciaramello.com/shop-1/bunny-steps-a-beginners-guide-to-going-vegan Gianna's Website: https://www.giannaciaramello.com/ Connect with Gianna on Instagram: @gianna_ciaramello Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/012-passions -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Staying healthy and taking good care of your body isn't always easy! I know first hand how tough it can be - especially when I'm managing several clients, creating podcast episodes, and other content! There seems to be just NO time some days to make a decent meal for myself, let alone work out. I know I'm not alone in this, so I wanted to share with you some of my tips for staying healthy when time feels like a scarce resource. I'm going to be covering several little tips on how you can stay on top of your nutrition and make healthier choice when it comes to fueling your body. I'll also that about different ideas on how you can move your body that don't take too much time or effort. Lastly, I'll touch on my favorite ways to let my body recover and heal! Your body is the vessel you have right now to do amazing things in this world. The catch is, it's your only one. Take good care of it, my friends! In This Episode You Will Learn: Why staying healthy is important Nutrition Quick Tips that you can use in your busy schedule Easy ideas to get moving or get a workout in My favorite ways to recover and let my body heal itself Resources: My favorite yoga Youtuber: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahoXO8yh6mqJD9EiARHI7w Black Swan Yoga Online Yoga: https://www.bsy.tv/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/011-healthy Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Thompson, the Founder of Self Love Beauty. Lisa is on a mission to empower others to see their true beauty and embark on their own self-love journeys. After starting her own self-love journey a few years into her corporate career, Lisa decided she needed to share what she was learning with the world. Over time, her little blog turned into a heart-centered and passionate community. In this episode, Lisa shares what self-love really is and why it's so important for each and every one of us. We discuss why self-love can be difficult to embrace and how we can rewrite our self-love stories. Lisa also discusses the 4 components of a healthy self-love practice and shares tips on how we can use those components to build a self-love practice that fits the life we want to live. These tips are huge if you take the time to apply them to your life. They will not only change your thoughts about you, but they can also transform your life! Question Highlights: What does self-love that really mean? What does self-love look like when applied in someone's life? Why is self-love so important? Why do you think self love is so frequently pushed to the side / overlooked? Does self-love look different for men and women? How can we stay self-aware about our self love journey? How do we keep ourselves accountable when it comes to our self-love journey? What are some easy tactics we can try TODAY to practice self love? If there was one thing our listeners can takeaway about self-love, what would it be? In This Episode You Will Learn: What self love really is How you can start your personalized self-love journey today The 4 components of a self-love blueprint Resources: Email Lisa: [email protected] Chat with Lisa on Instagram: @selflovebeauty Visit Lisa's Website: http://www.selflovebeauty.com/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/010-self-love -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

You know those bad days?. The ones that seem to get worse and worse as the day goes on. The ones where EVERYTHING seems to be going wrong… Do you know why they happen? They happen because of the energy we, as individuals, bring to the table. We might be bringing energy that is anxious, flustered, stressed, angry, frustrated, desperate….. But, you can change these days. You can flip them in moments by harnessing the power of gratitude. Gratitude can literally transform your life, and yes, it is magical :) In this episode, I'm going to cover exactly how I turned around a far less than acceptable day into one that ended up being pretty fabulous. I'm also going to go in depth on how gratitude works in the mind and how you can start implementing gratitude practices that fit your life. In This Episode You Will Learn: How gratitude impacts the brain What you can do to create a strong gratitude practice in your life 4 gratitude practice techniques Resources: Benefits of Gratitude: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/randy-kamen-gredinger/the-transformative-power-_2_b_6982152.html The Ant and the Elephant book: https://www.amazon.com/Ant-Elephant-Leadership-Self/dp/1893430146 Web Page: http://www.avanimiriyala.com/009-gratitude -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I chat with Mokshika Sharma about her journey as an entrepreneur. We discuss the truth about entrepreneurship and how it's not always a fairytale full of flowers and sunshine. We talk about the hard decisions and tough calls that sometimes need to be made. As an entrepreneur who has started 2 companies (Tastegraphy and Full Fridge) and is now on her 3rd launch, Mokshika has learned a great deal about what it takes to run a business. She shares her insights and knowledge with us -- without sugarcoating it one bit. We also chat about failure. Failure is one of the worst "F" words that most people can imagine. It sounds horrifying and devastating… which is true at times (Mokshika mentions this when she talks about closing her second company, Full Fridge), however, failure is really just a pitstop along the journey to success. Mokshika will cover what you need to be resilient and bounce back from so-called "failures" along the way. Question Highlights: What does it REALLY take to run a business Why is it worth it? Who is this life for? What kind of person? What were some of the hard lessons you learned as an entrepreneur? What is it like to shut down a company? What does it take to maintain resilience? What is driving you now as you embark on your new business, Sigma Lion? In This Episode You Will Learn: The hard truth about entrepreneurship Heuristics and thought processes that will help you get through the tough times Why entrepreneurship is worth it Why failure is just a step along the journey to success Resources: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @mokshika_sharma Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/008-truth-entrepreneurship -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Your time is SO valuable. You're a valuable team member, incredible business owner, and/or an amazing performer. However - here's the sad part - we each are only allotted 24 hours in a day. How crazy is that?! After trying dozens of ways to increase how much time I had in 1 day, I decided it would be way smarter to just optimize how I work. I always had a suspicion that I wasn't utilizing my time in the best way… so I went on a hunt to find techniques that could save me HOURS in my workweek. In this episode, I'm spilling all those secrets with YOU. I'll be sharing the 5 productivity tips (that I'm using in my life RIGHT NOW) to save time, stay focused, and be super effective. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to gameplan your week and set up Intentional Days Why you need to be utilizing batch work The importance of recording and repurposing Why you should be using a timer How to make the most of your time and produce the best quality work Resources: Asana: https://app.asana.com Web Page: http://www.avanimiriyala.com/007-productivity-tips -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I chat with Alex Oda about his journey through entrepreneurship. Alex is an engineer turned financial analyst turned entrepreneur. He has worked on several amazing projects all over the world. Alex is a social media influencer with a combined following of 400,000 followers across Instagram, Weibo, and YouTube and a former competitive bodybuilder (8 years). He heavily influenced and kick-started the "fitness boot camp" movement in China, which has lead to boot camps springing up across the nation. Alex calls himself a "self-admitted side-hustler" and we go in-depth in to why he says that. As his life as an entrepreneur has panned out, Alex has made several pivots to make sure he was doing what made him feel happy and fulfilled at the end of the day. He covers what heuristics to use when judging where your life is and how to recognize if a positive pivot has to be made. Question Highlights: You let your (great) job last year to go out on your own… what was the experience like? What was your vision? How did the vision actually pan out IRL? How did you know something was off and that you needed to pivot? It must have been hard to come to that realization… What was going through your mind at the time? What was the outcome of that realization? What is your new vision? Do you think it's a good thing to pivot and revisit this "vision?" You're going to make the leap to startups and do some more side hustling… How do you have enough time to do what you want? There are people listening to this who might be going through the same struggle that you did. What would you recommend to them? In This Episode You Will Learn: Why pivots in your life can actually be a good thing What to be paying attention to and keeping pulses on to make sure you're living out your best life What it takes to make positive pivots in your life Resources: Website: http://whoisoda.com/ IG: @whoisoda Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/006-positive-pivots/ -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Your mind is the most important organ in your body. It does SO many amazing things for you… how are you taking care of it? What are you doing to strengthen it and to improve what it can do for you? This is where the concept of the "mind gym" comes in. In this episode we'll cover all about what a mind gym routine is and why it can be so impactful in your life. I'll also be covering the four components or exercises that mind gym routines can include: Hygiene, Clarity, Agility + Creativity, and Attraction. With each component, I'll give examples on how you can incorporate that component into your personalized mind gym routine. In This Episode You Will Learn: What a mind gym routine is The necessary components of a mind gym routine How impactful having a personalized mind gym routine can be for your life How to construct a routine that works for you Resources: Headspace App: http://www.headspace.com Web Page: http://www.avanimiriyala.com/005-mind-gym -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I interview Akansha Agrawal - founder of the online wellness community, Citrus + Gold. After years of working in the corporate world in many great positions at LinkedIn, Akansha made the leap to follow her passion project full-time. As she went full-steam ahead to work on building her business and audience, Akansha has learned a great deal about building authentic online communities. She has built an authentic and engaged community on Instagram and Facebook. In fact, Akansha grew her Facebook Group, C+G Girl Gang to 500 people in less than 6 months! Akansha covers the strategies she used to grow her Facebook Group and why maintaining authenticity is so important to the success of her business. Authenticity is crucial to any online community today. People are more sensitive to "fake" or inauthentic brands, businesses and people. If they sense authenticity, they won't buy into what you're talking about. Akansha covers how to avoid that and exactly how to maintain real relationships with your audience and community. We also chat about how Akansha's business is growing and changing. Akansha polls her audience from time to time to understand what they want to know more about. She kept getting feedback from her community that they wanted to learn more about how to build brands and run businesses. Because of this, Akansha has been expanding the Citrus + Gold brand to include creative strategy and coaching. She already has a growing Facebook Community called, "Passion to Profit." Question Highlights: How did Citrus & Gold come about? What was your vision originally? Was community a part of your strategy from the start? How did you deal with that uncertainty of entrepreneurship? What do you do to nurture your online communities? How do you know the difference between authenticity and inauthenticity? In the context of business… why are authentic relationships + trust so important? I think we are holding entrepreneurs more accountable in 2018 than ever before… why do you think this is happening on the internet / social media? What advice would you give to someone who is growing a brand / biz in 2018? How do they build a heart-centered biz that is truly authentic? Why build authentic relationships & trust online even if you don't have a brand or business yet? In This Episode You Will Learn: How to deal with the uncertainty of entrepreneurship Tips for nurturing and building authentic online communities The importance of authentic online relationships in 2018 Resources: Citrus & Gold: www.citrusandgold.com IG: @citrusandgold C&G Girl Gang FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cggirlgang/ Passion to Profit FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/citrusandgoldstrategy/ Web Page: http://avanimiriyala.com/004-communities/ -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

I know you. You feel like you're giving it all at your job and for some reason, you still aren't being paid what you're worth. Maybe you've tried to ask for a raise in the past and have gotten some lame response like, "we are on a comp freeze" or "these are tough times." I've been there… After successfully getting $10k and even $15k+ raises in my career, I'm ready to spill all my secrets with you! In this episode, I cover step-by-step techniques that you can use to set yourself up for a raise that your boss CANNOT refuse. How amazing would that be?! In addition to the steps you need to take to guarantee a raise (spoiler alert: raises don't happen overnight), I'll chat about various negotiation techniques that you can use while asking for a raise and negotiating a job offer. In This Episode You Will Learn: Steps you'll need to take to getting the raise you deserve How to prepare for compensation conversations with your manager Negotiation tips and techniques Quick tips when it comes to negotiating job offers Resources: Ramit Sethi's Website: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ Ramit's Ultimate Guide to Getting a Raise: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/guides/ultimate-guide-to-asking-for-a-raise-and-negotiating-salary/ Web Page: http://www.avanimiriyala.com/003-raise -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

In this episode, I interview my lovely, brilliant, amazing friend Alexandria Hart. This lady is not only a beautiful soul, but she is also a marketing powerhouse. She has been running Good Joo Joo, her marketing firm, for about 1.5 years now and she is on fire. Alex has worked with several big brands and helped them crack the code when it comes to customer acquisition. She also has an ultra-talented team who is complete remote - how cool is that?! Alex has designed a business and lifestyle that most people only dream of… I mean…. She LIVES in Tulum, Mexico about 25% of the year… We talk all about how she went from working as a paralegal to becoming a world class marketer and then a successful entrepreneur. Alex goes into detail on how the bumps in her journey helped her end up with a lifestyle better than she could ever imagine. Alex lives her life by the theory of the Happiness Margin. She explains what the happiness margin is and encourages BSQ listeners to consider how they can live inside the happiness margin. We also discuss how the happiness margin and the concept of delayed gratification can reside in your life harmoniously. Question Highlights: How you started in one field and then switched to another What drove you to make the switch? What did other people say about your switch? What were you most scared / concerned about as you were making the switch? And then you made a switch AGAIN! To starting your own consulting biz… how did that happen? What drove you to do that? Did you make $$ right away? How did you pay the bills? What keeps you up at night when it comes to GJJ? What is the happiness margin? What does it mean to you? How do you apply the HM in your biz? How does the happiness margin apply to GJJ? How does someone know if they are NOT living in the HM? So we have been talking about the HM in the context of the business...what about someone who isn't running a business right now, how can they apply the Happiness Margin? When it comes to living beyond the status quo, what is the #1 most important thing to keep in mind in your opinion? In This Episode You Will Learn: Why "getting wrecked" can actually be a good thing for your life and career What the theory of the Happiness Margin is How to apply the Happiness Margin to your life Resources: Good Joo Joo: http://goodjoojoo.net IG: @shmalexhart, @goodjoojoo_ -- Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!

Taking chances, living life on the edge, not knowing where next month's money is going to come from, and being spontaneous? NONE of this was for me 1 year ago. I was (and am) such a planner – I loved my little bubble of comfort. However, over the last 12 months, I've realized how important it is for spiritual, mental, and physical growth to step outside of your comfort zone and get uncomfortable. In this episode, I chat about why getting uncomfortable can be so good for our life and your dreams. Let's be real here, you are not "average." You are meant for a life of greatness and it starts when you let yourself get uncomfortable. I'll cover what exactly getting uncomfortable can bring to your life, and how it can actually help you in many different ways. I will also be chatting about 4 simple ways that you can get uncomfortable to see positive results in your life. PS – I'm so stoked that you're finally getting to listen to the first episode of the Beyond the Status Quo podcast!! In This Episode You Will Learn: The value of pushing your limits and living outside of your comfort zone What getting uncomfortable does for you 4 easy ways to start spending time outside of your comfort zone today Resources: Check out my website at http://avanimiriyala.com. Follow me on social media @AvaniMiriyala – can't wait to hang out with you there!