Creative Conversations with Marylin

Mackenzie Armstrong is a former teacher turned VA turned Pinterest Strategist. She has some amazing ideas on how to use Pinterest to make your content last longer and do more for your business. 

Listen in to learn more about her, her business, and why Pinterest is a platform that all content creators need to consider. 

 

Connect with Mackenzie: 

Armstrong Virtual Solutions

LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Tired of feeling like you left your confidence at the door?  Cristin Goss started her journey as a photographer but realized that the services she provided meant so much more. She was asking brilliant, kickass women to do something completely scary, get in front of a camera. And what she found was that no matter how confident women are when they're in their comfort zone, remove that and it disappears.  She's on a mission to help amazing female business owners, find their confidence so they can show up and create massive impact.  Listen in to hear more about her, her story, and why she thinks confidence is the key to any success. 

 

Connect with Cristin: 

Cristin's Website

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“Crash and burn until I learn.” - Angie Morales

Timing really is everything. Angie Morales, the Real Food Mama, started out in entrepreneurship, realized she wanted more “stability” and then found her way back to entrepreneurship. Each step in her journey has led her to where she is and now she knows to trust the timing. Listen in to learn more. 

After dealing with some health issues, Angie took it upon herself to clean up her eating. She became fervently passionate about using food to support her health and her goals. She built an Instagram following sharing her journey and her recipes and created a movement. 

But life happens. She and her ex-husband separated and in the chaos that follows huge life changes, she felt too adrift. Her new goal became finding stability and checking off all the “shoulds” on her life to-do list. 

Then Covid happened. 

She was off work for several weeks because her children were home from school and decided to sell some of the recipes she’d created for Real Food Mama and in two weeks made more than she did in a month at her “stable” job. 

Listen in to hear her whole story and why her foray into being a corporate employee has strengthened her knowledge and understanding of running her business. Angie is an inspiration and her passion for healthy living is contagious! You won’t want to miss out on all her nuggets of wisdom.

 

In this episode:

[00:32] Wish you had more control over your time? 

[03:18] Welcome Angie, the Real Food Mama!

[06:16] When did Angie have her creative spark? 

[10:45] Sometimes it’s all about being ready for that next step in entrepreneurship. 

[11:58] Everyone is on their own journey. Just share what you know!

[13:57] Your experiences help inform your growth. 

[16:19] How does she incorporate healthy eating with her kids? 

[20:13] Angie shares her tips for planning and prepping for busy seasons. 

[23:53] Don’t keep the crap food in your house. 

[26:16] The Real Food Mama exists to help people exactly where they are. 

[28:43] Give yourself grace and trust the timing. 

[30:33] What is one good meal to try to start getting your health on track? 

[32:37] Connect with Angie.

[33:49] My episode takeaways. 

 

Links & Resources:

The Time Block Solution - Use Code “Grateful” for $20 off!

Connect with Angie:

The Real Food Mama

Instagram | Email

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

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There are no prizes given out to the person who works the hardest. So often we hear that we need to push through when it hurts and we need to keep going at all costs. I say no! Instead we need to learn how we can work through the pain and grow through our experience. 

 

Why has this come up you ask? For the last 30 days, as of this recording, I have been dealing with debilitating pain. Somehow I managed to pinch my sciatic nerve and I have been laid out. Nothing that I have done so far has even begun to touch this pain, and it has caused me to really reflect on various aspects of my life and business. 

 

Before we get into any of those reflections though, I have to say, for all of you out there who deal with pain on a daily basis, I want to support you. Let’s connect on Instagram. For too long I’ve taken my health and pain-free existence for granted. I get it now. 

 

Now, what I’ve learned is that constant pain makes you see the world in a different way. It completely changes your outlook on life and how you show up each and every day. But there are ways to productively deal with pain. 

 

Listen in to hear all of my tips, but the best one is to take the time to sit with yourself. Evaluate the good days and the bad days. Take this time to learn more about yourself and what it is that you truly hold dear. Work through the pain and find ways to make those good moments great. 

 

In this episode:

[00:00] Listening in November of 2021? Grab a free 1-hr strategy session!

[02:51] Did you miss me? Here is your permission slip to put yourself first!

[03:37] Why I’ve been away for the past month.

[05:14] Pain is real and we need to stop trying to push through. 

[06:09] What does it mean to work through something versus push though?

[08:25] Have you been struggling with pain? I’d love to connect on Insta and help support you.

[09:12] We have the power to choose what we focus on.

[10:31] Ways to feel and express the emotions that the pain brings up. 

[12:38] Also explore how you feel when you have a good day. 

[15:06] Learn how to look inward, ask yourself the questions, and start journaling. 

[16:50] Let’s connect!

 

Links & Resources:

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

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Have you ever struggled with email marketing? Perhaps you struggle with the blinking cursor or setting up automations seems like it’s impossible? Then you need your own tech fairy! Bev Feldman joins me to chat about all things email automation magic and the myths that surround this marketing tactic. 

 

Bev started her entrepreneurial journey through making jewelry, but she quickly realized that her product-based business wasn’t sustainable or immediately scalable. Even after she switched her business model, she noticed that her website still got quite a bit of traffic. 

 

It was all coming from two how-to videos on her blog. She kept digging deeper and in this process realized that she really loved the tech aspect of her business. 

 

Convertkit was her go-to email service provider, so she became an expert at how to use it to nurture relationships on auto pilot. Now she works with her clients to automate their lead gathering process and nurturing them into paying customers. 

 

She’s sharing three of the biggest myths surrounding email marketing as well as how you can move past them and start connecting with your list in a deeper way. Listen in to learn more.

 

In this episode:

[01:07] Learn all about Bev Feldman, the tech fairy!

[02:10] Bev shares more about her background and how she started on this path. 

[04:26] How she moved into the tech space from making jewelry. 

[07:39] You aren’t going to annoy people if you send them emails. They want to hear from you!

[10:47] Myth number two is that email marketing automation is impersonal. It’s simply not true. 

[12:03] If you want your emails to be more personal, invite them to respond to the email. 

[15:07] The third myth is that it’s going to take too long and it’s too complicated. 

[16:28] Email marketing and automation doesn’t have to all be done at one time. Start small. 

[17:44] What’s the best first step when starting email marketing and automation? 

[20:47] Is it okay to start on a smaller platform?

[22:27] Do templated emails convert as well as completely unique emails? 

[25:07] Ways to move past writer’s block for your emails. 

[27:03] What would you say to that one person? Write your emails to them. 

[28:15] How does Bev empower her clients to use their email service provider? 

[32:05] Connect with Bev. 

 

Links & Resources:

 

Connect with Bev:

Bev’s Website

Instagram

Your Convertkit Tech Guide

 

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

Book a Clarity Call

Sign up for our Co-Working Sessions

The riches truly are in the niches. Janice Garcia is a real estate agent who has found amazing success by combining her experience as a mom and early childhood education director with her real estate knowledge. She helps families find the absolute right home for them considering all factors. 

 

She started her real estate career much like anyone else. She joined a firm and started working under a colleague, but their niches just weren’t the same. She ended up on an IG Live with another colleague talking about the importance of factoring in school locations when buying and the response was huge. 

 

That’s when she knew she’d found her place. She was able to marry her passion and knowledge of the local schools with her need to help families find the right fit for their children. 

 

It’s clear that she’s building in the right way for her, which is what is most important when starting and running your own business. Listen in to hear her story and why she is so happy that she’s chosen to be extremely specific in her niche. 

 

My challenge to you, find your specific niche in your industry. Who do you really want to serve? 

 

In this episode:

[01:25] Welcome Janice Garcia to the show. 

[02:18]  Janice shares her background as a preschool director and how it has helped her realtor career. 

[03:51] Why did she niche down into families with children? 

[07:22] Reasons you may need support when you realize that your home no longer works for your family.

[09:43] Population growth in your area is another thing to consider. What takes minutes now may take hours later and those commute times are a factor in home buying. 

[12:18] How does school choice work in the Miami-Dade area? 

[15:15] Don’t forget about after school activities, birthday parties, play dates, etc. 

[17:25] It’s time to reflect on your business to better understand who your ideal client is. 

[20:56] What was the first success after she niched down that helped her realize she’d made the right choice? 

[24:43] It’s the ultimate compliment when peers are asking you about your work and strategies. 

[27:15] If you show up just as you are, you'll build stronger relationships. 

[29:03] How showing up pays off. 

[31:03] Facebook groups are the perfect place to figure out your niche and speak to them. 

[33:56] Why her commute is making Marylin think about buying a new house. 

[34:41] Janice’s AHA moments about what her specific niche is. 

[37:38] There are so many different ways to approach business that it can be overwhelming. 

[41:29] Connect with Janice. 

[41:50] My takeaways from this episode. 

 

Links & Resources:

Episode 4: The Power of No with Elizabeth Garay

 

Connect with Janice:

Janice’s Website

Janice on Instagram

 

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

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The power of accountability is huge. If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, creatively tapped, or just aren’t sure where to go next, an accountability partner can help keep you moving forward. Listen in to learn the three things that hold us back from having accountability partners and what you can do to build more of those relationships. 

 

The number one thing holding us back from building lasting accountability relationships is our ego. That’s right. Our own egocentric psychology keeps us stuck. We are raised to believe that we can do it all, and realizing that we can’t is a huge blow. 

 

Ditch the ego and you’ll be well on your way to lasting support. 

 

Do you fear rejection? So often we don’t even ask someone to hold us accountable because we fear the possibility of them saying no. Push past the fear. Most people would love to have an accountability partner themselves. Just ask!

 

Sometimes we actually fear accountability itself. We have to lose the excuses and actually do the things. This in and of itself keeps us from reaching out. You don't want to let anyone down so instead you never ask in the first place.

 

Does any of this sound familiar? 

 

If you’re nodding your head yes, check out the like below and join us in one of our weekly co-working sessions. Each week like clockwork me and around 10-15 motivated ladies get together to get things done. If you want to baby step into full on accountability, this is the way!

 

Listen in to hear all the amazing nuggets and join us! We’re ready to help you move forward in business and life!

 

In this episode:

[01:28] Learn the power of accountability. 

[01:43] Your ego is holding you back. Learn more. 

[03:57] Do you fear rejection? Is that fear keeping you from thriving? 

[05:19] Join our co-working sessions!

[05:51] Sometimes we fear when people actually hold us accountable. 

[08:48] Ways you can dip your toe in the pool of accountability. 

[09:35] Don’t just write down the goal, begin to write out the steps to achieve it.

[11:47] It’s important to dig into the reasons why you think you can’t do something. 

[14:30] Asking for help and support is not a sign of weakness. 

[16:22] I challenge you to ask someone to keep you accountable. 

[16:56] Learn more about our weekly co-working sessions. 

 

Links & Resources:

 

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

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Jen Casey is a brain-based business coach, speaker, & host of the top-rated CEO Psyche Podcast. Through her signature program, Programs that Profit, Jen teaches her brain-based approach to build, sell, & effectively facilitate a profitable online coaching program. She’s joining me to explain subconscious programming and how it affects our businesses. 

 

Her spark came when she realized she was done living life by other people’s rules. She graduated with a degree in psychology and knew that there was a better way to do life than the status quo. 

 

She has learned how to marry subconscious reprogramming with helping women build soul-aligned businesses that feed their families and their hearts. Her clients break through generational programming to build lives they love. 

 

Listen as she shares some of the research around how our brains process the world and retain programming over generations. She also digs into ways we can rewrite our programming and overcome the stories we have told ourselves. 

 

In This Episode:

[00:01] We’re making some changes on the Creative Conversations with Marylin Podcast!

[02:02] Welcome Jen Casey to the show to talk about all things brain-based business breakthroughs. 

[03:29] Jen shares the spark that illuminated her purpose in brain-based business building. 

[08:45] The first thing I purchased of Jen’s was the hypnosis and it was life-changing. 

[10:00] Learn more about the foundation of Jen’s approach to business building. 

[13:04] We’re all always filtering whatever is happening around us. 

[17:00] How does she find her alignment amongst all of the “shoulds” of business? 

[19:13] Why you have to stay away from the “shoulds” and do things that align with you.

[21:52] What does Jen have coming up that she’s super excited about? 

[26:10] The first steps you should take on shifting your subconscious programming. 

[30:10] Jen explains subconscious programming through a study done with monkey’s and behavior. 

[33:51] Your thoughts and energy are imprinted through generational programming and genealogy.

[38:43] When did you decide that? 

[39:51] Connect with Jen.

 

Links & Resources:

Connect with Jen:

Jen’s Website

CEO Psyche Podcast

Primed to Buy

Jen on:

Instagram | Facebook

CEO Psyche on:

Instagram

 

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

Book a Clarity Call

 

Through the grief of loss, Bevin Farrand has found her way to acceptance while building a thriving business. She is living life on her terms and no longer succumbs to the idea that things can be put off until tomorrow. Listen in to hear her story and why you need to just do the D.A.M.N thing. 

 

For her 40th birthday Bevin’s husband planned a trip to France just for them. They had the tickets and the trip all lined out when Bevin was suddenly laid off from their job. As their trip approached they asked themselves whether or not they should still go, but they decided to take the damn trip. 

 

They had an amazing time and were completely on top of the world. When they came back it was Thanksgiving and they had a wonderful holiday, but the next day tragedy struck. Her husband passed away unexpectedly leaving her and their two children here on Earth. 

 

She could have sunk into the depths of depression, but instead she found strength through her grief. She continued to build her business and now she’s sharing her story to help more people take action in their lives. 

 

Listen in as she shares her story as well as why she decided to go ahead and complete IVF to have their third child. She is a powerhouse of positivity and it was a joy to have this chance to speak with her.

What have you been putting on the backburner? Maybe it’s time you took the D.A.M.N. trip!

 

In This Episode:

[01:18] Welcome to the show, Bevin!

[02:01] She shares why she started her business.

[04:43] One week after their dream trip to France, she unexpectedly lost her husband.

[07:28] Bevin discusses how the D.A.M.N. framework began.

[08:59] Listen as she defines what D.A.M.N. means.

[09:01] D is for decide and declare.

[11:51] A is for attend your own party.

[14:43] M is for meaningful moments.

[20:14] Bevin talks about the 5 languages of love.

[24:55] She speaks about framing questions in the right way to make clear what you need.

[26:26] N is for now is the time. Tomorrow is not promised.

[27:38] She teaches micro actions so that it’s not as daunting.

[30:24] Bevin discusses five-year plans and how to make it happen.

[33:02] The difference between perfectionists and people who are making money is that they are just doing it.

[36:14] She talks about going ahead with her dream of having a third child with the embryos she and her husband had frozen.

[39:29] We can’t control what happens to us. We can only respond to it.

[42:05] Fear is a useful emotion, but we confuse it with anxiety.

[45:06] She shares where we can find her and a course she has launched.

[46:11] Thank you for being on the show and sharing your story.

 

Links & Resources:

Five Languages of Love Test

 

Connect with Bevin:

Take The DAMN Trip

The 4 Mistakes Stopping You From Bringing Your Biggest Dream To Life - Masterclass

Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

 

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

Book a Clarity Call

Through the grief of loss, Bevin Farrand has found her way to acceptance while building a thriving business. She is living life on her terms and no longer succumbs to the idea that things can be put off until tomorrow. Listen in to hear her story and why you need to just do the D.A.M.N thing. 

 

For her 40th birthday Bevin’s husband planned a trip to France just for them. They had the tickets and the trip all lined out when Bevin was suddenly laid off from their job. As their trip approached they asked themselves whether or not they should still go, but they decided to take the damn trip. 

 

They had an amazing time and were completely on top of the world. When they came back it was Thanksgiving and they had a wonderful holiday, but the next day tragedy struck. Her husband passed away unexpectedly leaving her and their two children here on Earth. 

 

She could have sunk into the depths of depression, but instead she found strength through her grief. She continued to build her business and now she’s sharing her story to help more people take action in their lives. 

 

Listen in as she shares her story as well as why she decided to go ahead and complete IVF to have their third child. She is a powerhouse of positivity and it was a joy to have this chance to speak with her.

What have you been putting on the backburner? Maybe it’s time you took the D.A.M.N. trip!

 

In This Episode:

[01:18] Welcome to the show, Bevin!

[02:01] She shares why she started her business.

[04:43] One week after their dream trip to France, she unexpectedly lost her husband.

[07:28] Bevin discusses how the D.A.M.N. framework began.

[08:59] Listen as she defines what D.A.M.N. means.

[09:01] D is for decide and declare.

[11:51] A is for attend your own party.

[14:43] M is for meaningful moments.

[20:14] Bevin talks about the 5 languages of love.

[24:55] She speaks about framing questions in the right way to make clear what you need.

[26:26] N is for now is the time. Tomorrow is not promised.

[27:38] She teaches micro actions so that it’s not as daunting.

[30:24] Bevin discusses five-year plans and how to make it happen.

[33:02] The difference between perfectionists and people who are making money is that they are just doing it.

[36:14] She talks about going ahead with her dream of having a third child with the embryos she and her husband had frozen.

[39:29] We can’t control what happens to us. We can only respond to it.

[42:05] Fear is a useful emotion, but we confuse it with anxiety.

[45:06] She shares where we can find her and a course she has launched.

[46:11] Thank you for being on the show and sharing your story.

 

Links & Resources:

Five Languages of Love Test

 

Connect with Bevin:

Take The DAMN Trip

The 4 Mistakes Stopping You From Bringing Your Biggest Dream To Life - Masterclass

Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

 

Connect with Marylin:

Marylin’s Website

Marylin on Instagram

Book a Clarity Call