As entrepreneurs, we have the flexibility to work just about any time, anywhere we want. But the reality is that 90% of our time, we spend working alone in silence. Habits like working long hours, never leaving the house, or overreliance on social media for human interaction can contribute to entrepreneur loneliness. It’s becoming more…
As female entrepreneurs, we’ve been cultured to play along, stay quiet, and constantly accommodate other people’s feelings. Those cultural messages can lead us to “playing small” in our businesses and prevent us from realizing our true potential. A powerful book by Tara Mohr, Playing Big, challenges those cultural messages and encourages women to find their…
Are your business finances keeping you up at night? Our upbringing, cultural messaging, personal and professional relationships all shape our ideas around money—sometimes not in a healthy way. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to change your financial mindset and develop a positive relationship with money. Just like people avoid going to…
When I ask entrepreneurs about their biggest challenges, often they’ll tell me, “I don’t know what to do next.” Maybe you have put all of the foundational pieces of your business in place. But now you’re facing a long to-do list, unsure what next steps to take to grow your small business. If that sounds…
Our culture tells us that we should strive for work-life balance—that it’s necessary. But let’s be honest. As an entrepreneur, is work-life balance really possible? Probably not. Some seasons of life and business naturally require you to focus more on personal or professional concerns. Instead, by setting boundaries in your business, you can maintain a…
Have you ever felt fear as a business owner? In this episode, we’re talking about some of the common fears business owners can experience and how to overcome them. Have you ever felt that feeling of having a pit in your stomach or that feeling of having your heart racing when you’re ready to make…
Running a business is hard. Oftentimes, you find yourself stuck between procrastinating or overworking. But how can you find a balance? Cultivating time management skills can help entrepreneurs become less overwhelmed and more productive. But with so many different time management strategies out there, how can you know which one is right for you? Do…
We started this podcast for women in business back in January 2023, with a mission to use our knowledge and experience to help creative female entrepreneurs like us! Maybe you’re new to the Business Besties and Books podcast. Or maybe you’ve been listening for a while now but you want to know, “Who the heck…
Over the past two weeks, we’ve been talking about our new mastermind group for creative female entrepreneurs! Maybe you like what you’ve heard so far and you’re considering joining. But are you ready for a mastermind group? We’ll give you some reflective questions to consider when making your decision. If you’re always just looking at…
Knowing your personal strengths can transform your business! One of our favorite tools, the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly known as StrengthsFinder), helps you identify your natural talents. In turn, you can nurture these areas and turn them into strengths in your business. When you play to your strengths, you will create a profitable business that you…