Swayology

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Mar 2024

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Welcome to the Swayology Podcast where we talk about all things persuasion. From persuading your audience to persuading yourself we’re getting clear about your business, taking action on your goals, and achieving the results that make your family and friends brag that they know you! You’ll be hearing interview style episodes about successful entrepreneurs sharing the story behind it all. Why they started, what they learned, what they’d do differently, what advice they have to give and all that jazz. It’s not about whether or not you can sell - it’s about whether or not you believe.

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March 26, 2024Episode 4336 min

43. Prioritizing Fun, Dealing with Internet Trolls and Choosing Biz Pivots with Angie Lee

A college & corporate dropout, Angie decided to screw the rules & forge her own path. With 15 million downloads, Angie is a podcasting powerhouse. She’s also a keynote speaker, co-founder of Soul (an 8 figure wellness brand) and comedian. A digital marketing maven, she’s hosted live conferences with thousands of women attendees and generated over 7 figures in digital courses. Starting her podcast in her dorm-room closet, 13 years later she has over 15 million show listener’s (the “BabyGrandmas”) that binge her no-bullshit podcasts & pee-your-pants-worthy skits. She is your cheerleader & permission slip to unapologetically own your weird, chase after your big dreams and have a shit load of fun along the way! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Feeling like you have to do one thing your entire life Pivoting, often Dealing with a fun deficit The importance of play Dealing with internet trolls CONNECT WITH ANGIE: Website Instagram Podcast Soul CBD ($20 off your order!) WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

March 5, 2024Episode 4130 min

42. The Big No Nos for Website Design With Denae Hively

Denae Hively helps Authors, Coaches, and Content Creators build next-level Kajabi websites and funnel designs that stand out! Bringing both a high-converting strategy and a killer design. She loves making your business on Kajabi both simple and profitable. Denae started serving online content creators in 2015 while pursuing lifestyle freedom and founded her agency, The Hively Co, in 2020. In addition to enabling clients to thrive online, Denae has been able to live out her dream: being a connector. The Hively Co. has gone from a one-person show for five years to a fast-growing team. This team has enabled Denae to step into the visionary role, where she can continue scaling her company like her clients’ companies. The Hively Co creates freedom in work-life balance for those it employs as much as those it serves. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: “I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out” mentality Various website platforms Courses, summits, websites, and funnels When you grow a team too fast Building a ‘life first’ business The fear you’ll regret this The biggest no-no’s on websites CONNECT WITH DENAE: Kajabi The Hively Co Website WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

February 20, 2024Episode 4135 min

41. No Matter Your Past, God Wants to Use Your Story With Anne LeBaron

Anna LeBaron knows what it is like to be a survivor in an impossible situation. Escaping her father’s violent polygamist cult at age thirteen, Anna has spent her life sharing her story to help others overcome their traumatic experiences. Author of “The Polygamists Daughter: A Memoir” and now featured in the 5-episode docuseries streaming now on Hulu and Disney+ called “Daughters of the Cult,” Anna’s story will fascinate and inspire you. Now a mother to five adult children and one precious grandchild, Anna continues her journey and will graduate in 2024 with a master’s degree in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership. You can find more from Anna on her website at https://annalebaron.com. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: What it means to be in a cult Victim mentality Deconstructing the Christian faith after trauma When you don’t get family support The redemption arc Perspective shifts CONNECT WITH ANNA: Website (Book Launching, Author Coaching, Social Media Coaching available.) Instagram Facebook The Polygamist’s Daughter Book (4.4 Stars on Goodreads) Daring Greatly book by Brene Brown Daughters of The Cult can be seen on Hulu or Disney+ Follow her brother, Hyrum Follow her sister, Celia WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

February 6, 2024Episode 4030 min

40. Leaving a Cult and Finding Jesus After With Anna LeBaron

January 23, 2024Episode 3926 min

39. When to Grow Your Business by Hiring a Virtual Assistant With Ashley Moore

Ashley is the Owner of Oak & Maven, a virtual assistant agency. With over a decade of administrative experience, she's not in the business of just keeping things running and checking off tasks. For her, it’s a passionate commitment to supporting businesses so they can truly flourish and make a lasting impact. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys life with her husband and two kids. Unable to resist the allure of a creative challenge, it’s not uncommon to find her knee-deep in a DIY project (or two!). WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: When to grow your business by hiring a Virtual Assistant Fear of letting go What to look for in a good VA The tea about what VA’s hate! CONNECT WITH ASHLEY: Website Instagram Freebie: Identify What to Outsource LinkedIn WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

January 9, 2024Episode 3829 min

38. Advice for Getting it all Done When Crazy Busy With Jess Ronne

Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband, Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow the ongoing saga, she can be found at www.jessplusthemess.com or check out her latest books, Blended with Grit and Grace and Lovin’ with Grit & Grace. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Being wired to stay busy but getting bored easily Having lots of systems in place Discovering the time of day your brain is firing the most Turning problems into opportunities How to make it not feel like work Her advice for getting it all done when you are crazy busy CONNECT WITH JESS: Website: jessplusthemess.com Website: https://www.thelucasproject.org/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jess-ronne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jessplusthemess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessplusthemess Pinterest: pinterest.com/jessplusthemess/ Twitter: twitter.com/jessplusthemess Books: https://amzn.to/3RyBgA6 WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

December 26, 2023Episode 3735 min

37. Learning to Slow Down With Harmony Slater

Harmony Slater is a Spiritual Wellness Coach whose mission is to support spiritually curious entrepreneurs with “science-backed woo” to create deeply fulfilling relationships and a business they love. She's a National Board Certified Health Coach, trained in Quantum Coaching and in the Mastery Coaching Methods. She's also a Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, one of less than 20 women in the world to hold this honor, after training in India for 15 years. She began traveling to East Asia in 2002 to study Buddhism and spent five years living between India and Thailand. She holds BA degrees in both Philosophy and Religious Studies and founded two yoga schools in Canada. For the past 20+ years, Harmony's been focused on sharing the deeper teachings of yoga, breathwork, and multi-dimensional wellness to support women around the world with spiritual integration in both life and business, teaching workshops and retreats in over 30 different countries She’s the host of the Finding Harmony Podcast, an active Board Member for the non-profit organization Yoga Gives Back, and has been featured in two anthologies on yoga, pregnancy, and motherhood in: ‘Yoga Sadhana for Mothers’ and ‘Strength and Grace: A collection of Essays by Women of Ashtanga Yoga.’ Harmony has been a favorite guest on a variety of top business, yoga & spirituality podcasts, including Whisky & Work, Provoking Prosperity, Beyond Trauma, Truly Fit, Ashtanga Dispatch, Keen on Yoga, Escaping Samsara, and The No BS Human Design Podcast WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Feeling the fear How not to feel like quitting Doing the doing and not being in the being The big question to ask yourself The best place to manifest from Manifesting for busy people CONNECT WITH HARMONY: Instagram Podcast (Finding Harmony Podcast), YouTube Website Online In-depth Breathwork Course: Ancient Breathing 2.0 FREE 2-min Breathwork Practice For Immediate Stress-Reduction WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

December 12, 2023Episode 3631 min

36. Running a Business When You Aren’t Good at Tech With Wren Robbins

Wren Robbins is a fun-loving wife, mom, and seasoned award-winning podcaster. Wren has a lovable personality, and when she coaches you, you feel like you are talking to your best friend. Since 2016, Wren has planned, produced, and promoted hundreds of episodes interviewing online influencers, business owners, authors, and speakers. As a former schoolteacher, she uses her God-given skills of teaching in a thorough, simple, yet strategic way so that you can use your podcast to make money in your business. She loves helping business owners launch their podcasts with a strategy for business growth with creative and easy-to-follow coaching. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Becoming a podcast coach after a teaching career Running a business when you aren’t good at tech Her discovery call light bulb moment Paying for coaching before you start your business The scary transition to group coaching Resisting because of fear Advice for starting a podcast CONNECT WITH WREN: Website Don’t Wing It Podcast Friends of a Feather Podcast Instagram WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

November 28, 2023Episode 3530 min

35. When You Feel Exhausted and Burned Out With Lori Zacharias

Faith, family, focus, and fun create me. I love aiming to live life to the fullest and am excited to help others do the same. Graduating from college with an Aviation degree, I "grounded" myself after marrying another pilot. Shifting gears to life and health coaching, I now pilot people through the fog to help them land where they want to be. I help you become the person God created you to be! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: What is a confidence coach? When you feel exhausted and burned out, what next? The clues of people telling you what you are good at doing. Excuses people make before starting their businesses. Feeling all over the place and what to do about it. CONNECT WITH LORI: www.U2FP.net LoriZacharias.com WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.

November 14, 2023Episode 3432 min

34. Getting Over Yourself to Get Paid With Melissa Mashburn

Melissa is an author, speaker, and ministry coach who has invested over 25 years serving the local church on various church staff teams ranging in size from 90 to over 44,000 in weekend attendance. Her newest book is called, Ministry Chick: Find Your Community, Own Your Leadership, Take Your Step. She is the Executive Director of a private Facebook Group, called Ministry Chick, where she leads over 3500 women from all over the world. She's been married to Matt for 30 years and they have two adult sons, two brilliant daughters-in-law, and their first granddaughter was born in June 2023. Melissa recently moved from Central Kentucky to South Texas and has been enjoying the crazy awesome adventure God has her on in this season of life. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Feeling knotted up by your niche The ministry and business disconnect Getting over yourself to get paid Not shrinking back CONNECT WITH MELISSA MASHBURN: Website MinistryChick.com Ministry Chick Book WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know! FOLLOW Anne on Instagram *Some affiliate links may apply.