Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber Hurdle

This week’s guest, Jeff Gibbard, dives deep into the world of leadership and what it means to be a Lovable Leader. He discusses his mission of unlocking human potential to make a positive impact on the world, and we are here for it! Jeff shares with us:  Why it is incumbent upon leaders to create places where people can thrive Why being a loveable leader is hard  How leadership is a privilege, responsibility & a burden The 3 pillars of loveable leadership: Care, Trust, & Safe Travels The Superhuman framework Want to learn more about leadership and how to create strong business relationships that last? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Jeff Gibbard Jeff Gibbard is the author of The Lovable Leader, a professional speaker, and the founder of several companies including Super Productive, and The Superhero Institute, a certification program  for coaches that want to help their clients grow revenues and unlock their potential to make a  positive impact on the world. Jeff is also the host of his own popular podcast called Shareable. Connect with Jeff LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jgibbard Instagram: www.instagram.com/jgibbard/ Website: https://jgibbard.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jgibbardLLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Inhaven Founder & CEO Ashley Ching. After Ashley’s fourth child was born she stayed with her family in a vacation rental and yet again found herself shopping for kitchen supplies late at night to ensure she could make breakfast for her family the next morning. She was frustrated as this had become a regular occurrence and then it hit her - why not use my own experience in merchandising to solve this problem?! Ashley’s story includes:  Inhaven’s goal to create a consistent, quality experience offering various products at every budget level The importance of attending multiple events and making connections How and why she went nationwide so quickly What makes Inhaven different from the competition Her biggest fear she had to overcome to make Inhaven a reality Interested in hearing all that Ashley shares? Make sure to listen all the way through, as her parting advice is incredibly important! And here is the link to the other episode we reference about COVID’s effect on women in business. Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Ashley Ching Ashley Ching is the founder of Inhaven, a group purchasing organization for the vacation rental industry that is redefining B2B commerce. Prior to launching Inhaven, she held executive roles at The Company Store (a Home Depot company) and Tiffany & Company. She lives in New York with her husband, 4 young children and dog, Chase. Connect with Ashley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inhavenstay/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inhavenstay/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inhaven/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest, classical pianist turned beauty maven Angela Jia Kim, dives deep into the importance of self care and how it affects every aspect of our lives. We reflect on the true definition of beauty, and how caring for oneself is deeply critical to overall health and wellness, especially in the case of female entrepreneurs. Angela and I dive into numerous aspects of self care & beauty:  Spiritual skincare Our facial skin cycle Creating and maintaining radiance rituals The numerous benefits of home cooking The challenge of balancing love and business Cleansing your energy Different forms of self care, including financial wellness Intrigued by this unique view on beauty and overall self care? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Angela Kim Angela Jia Kim is the founder of Savor Beauty, a natural skincare and facial spa brand inspired by Korean beauty and self-love rituals, and a former international, classical concert pianist. Angela created the award-winning skincare in her kitchen, became an accidental entrepreneur, and built a multimillion-dollar enterprise around the philosophy of manifesting beauty, brilliance, and balance. She has led hundreds of women empowerment workshops and her Savor Beauty Self-Care Planner has sold over 100,000 copies. Connect with Angela Instagram: www.instagram.com/angelajiakim/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/savorbeauty/ Website: www.savorbeauty.com/ Angela's book: www.radicalradiance.com/ Email list: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=V5fxKT&g=XxTY8e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest shares an interest most near and dear to my heart - branding! Ericka Saurit started her journey as a brand strategist in the interior design industry where she saw a need for creatives to better express their why to clients, rather than just showing them a beautiful portfolio.  During our branding lovefest we discuss:  Where is the line between business and brand? E3 Framework Extraordinary: What is your differentiator? Emotional: Find the right people for your offerings Experience: How will you own the brand across each point of the customer journey? The importance of coming to work with a purpose You do not need to know everything, just know where to find the answers! Ready to dive into more on my favorite topic? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Ericka Saurit Ericka Saurit is a brand marketing strategist focused on helping creative entrepreneurs transform their businesses into unforgettable brands. She shows her clients how to leverage emotion and logic to craft visual and narrative stories that speak directly to the clients they want to attract on their website, social media, and email campaigns. Connect with Ericka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasaurit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sauritcreative/ Website: https://sauritcreative.com/ Email: [email protected] Brand Audit: www.sauritcreative.com/brandaudit Free Consultation: https://SauritCreativeScheduler.as.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am extremely excited to share today’s guest with all of you. Kirbee Miller is one of my closest friends on the planet and has meant so much to my becoming and my evolution. Today Kirbee shares her journey of a life changing accident and how it affected her in ways she never expected. Exhausted and burning the candle at both ends, she learned to fill her own cup, rather than “scraping the sediment from the bottom” and follow her full design.  During our discussion Kirbee shares some beautiful insights: Living the quote, “Adversity introduces a man or a woman to themselves” What does it look like to take care of myself in a real way? Every day you’ve lived up until this point has prepared you for your moment of action The ideas that come to you are on loan to you  It is a privilege and honor to embody your full design The space that you fill when you are fully you is irreplaceable  And more! Grab a notebook and be ready to rewind and repeat to gain the full impact of her wisdom! Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! PS - If you take on the challenge I issue in this episode, please email me to discuss your insights throughout the next week. About Kirbee Miller Kirbee Miller is the Owner and Chief Experience Officer of Kirbee + Co., a community-driven business that cultivates immersive experiences to promote inclusion and connection.  Kirbee launched her multi dimensional brand around the idea that being seen and safe is a powerful equalizer leading to beautiful conversation and connection. This brand has taken Kirbee on a global journey. However, Kirbee’s road to entrepreneurship through passion and creativity has not been without hardship. On New Year’s Eve 2018, her parents were critically injured in a car accident, leaving Kirbee to spend many months sleeping in the hospital, advocating for her parents’ care, and ultimately this experience has reinforced Kirbee’s commitment to creativity, inclusive and meaningful moments that Nourish. Kirbee has grown a committed following through consulting, television appearances, event hosting, keynote speaking and her guided journal + cookbook : NOURISH - A Guide to Coming Home to Yourself.  Kirbee + Co.’s mission is to use voice and creativity to meaningfully cultivate connections.  Connect with Kirbee Website: https://bit.ly/KirbeeandCo Socials: @KirbeeandCo http://l.ead.me/bb7l5m Book: Buy on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest, IT expert Bart Sobies, takes us through the process of using ChatGPT to drive marketing campaigns. He breaks down each step, making what may seem like scary, complex tech, into an easy to follow process.  Bart and I discuss:  What is ChatGPT? How to properly prompt ChatGPT to optimize your results The specific steps to follow to create multiple social media posts easily Using AI to reduce bias and emotion in writing, especially in high pressure situations How to increase your efficiency by utilizing AI Ready to jump in and start using AI to bolster your marketing? It is easier than you think! Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Bart Sobies Bart Sobies, an up and coming leader in the tourism space is the founder of The Accommodation Show & iBooked.Online. A serial entrepreneur, having started his first online business at the age of 15, he is an ardent pursuer of all things tech, marketing and investment. Bart has been at the helm of several successful tech companies, building great digital products, leading sales & marketing teams while helping them grow into multi-million dollar businesses. At heart, his real passion is helping hospitality businesses navigate an increasingly complex and noisy digital world. He hates the hype that 'experts' talk about and works in the real world by achieving results. He shares his expertise in direct bookings, marketing, branding, building awesome digital products and increasing revenue to businesses. Bart has helped thousands of hospitality owners generate millions in extra revenue through his company iBooked.Online. He is also the voice of The Accommodation Show where he talks to industry leaders about their best tips and hacks for success and is a board member of Australian Short Term Rental Association. He is also the founder of The Accommodation Managers and Owners Facebook Community where over 1500 accommodation owners and managers share their industry thoughts and expertise. He says, "My goal in life is to make sure you succeed in the areas which are most important to you and your business.” Connect with Bart LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bart-sobies/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ibooked.online/?hl=en Website: www.ibooked.online/bart/ AI Training: https://training.ibooked.online/ai/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/588374275071768 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode I sit down with John Robertson of Fortlog Services, culture alignment specialist and workforce wellness expert. We discuss various aspects of leadership, how the best teams operate, and how when the two are in alignment, crises can be easily addressed and resolved. Key points from our conversation include:  Wellness is more than not being sick Leaders who finish well are defined by what they're for, not what they are against Why the event is never the real crisis Reframing crisis as an opportunity, wherein crisis is defined as the point at which the status quo is no longer working Leadership qualities & qualifiers: Authenticity, Commitment, Enthusiasm, Service How to operate in the workplace: play to compete, share common goals, teams “in the stands” supporting those “in the action” How do you want people to describe you non-physically? Intrigued? Ready to up your leadership game? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About John Robertson Inspired and driven by his values, John acts as a facilitator, coach and guide for his clients as they test, discover, and expand what they can do. He uses concrete, verifiable processes to help them achieve demonstrable, solution focused results. Remaining faithful to his passions and principles, John invests  himself in his vocation without reservation. He provides spirit-filled, insightful guidance that his clients use to amplify their lives and their businesses. John truly provides “leadership people can follow through storms." Connect with John LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrobertson-fortlog/ Website: https://fortlog.co/bombshellbusiness Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode I get to discuss one of my favorite topics - fashion! Image consultant, Melanie Lippman joins me today to discuss her process in helping women define what makes them feel confident from the inside out. Ever have those moments of dread when going somewhere and you have “nothing to wear?” That’s almost certainly not true. Melanie shares how a clear definition of your goals, and specifically what that looks like, will begin your journey of unlocking your style and boosting your confidence.  Melanie and I explore the framework for her style consulting:  Clothes are an extension of your identity and speak before you do Women are trained from a young age to make others more comfortable, and that ultimately affects their style  If you want to show up and have an impact, you cannot look the same as everyone else Defining your personal style will unleash great confidence in you Ready to learn more about how to determine your style and unleash your confidence? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Melanie Lippman Melanie Lippman is a NY-based Image Consultant and Personal Branding expert who helps ambitious, high-powered women in male dominated fields use style to communicate confidence, build connections, and achieve next-level visibility. Combining her Image and Color Consulting degrees from Fashion Institute of Technology with her experience in design and sales strategy with Marie Claire, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus, Melanie helps women worldwide define their personal brand, making them instantly recognizable, memorable and viewed as a leader. Connect with Melanie Instagram: www.instagram.com/melanielippman/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/personalstylistmelanielippman/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/showupandbeseennow Website: www.melanielippman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Alejandra Santos, accounting and finance consultant experienced with nonprofits, restaurants, real estate, wealth management, and startups.We discuss the various financial intricacies of starting a new business and how to keep an established business healthy, strong and profitable.  Alejandra focuses on:  How do you avoid going broke fast? The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face The importance of EBITDA and the implications on hiring and firing Early-stage startups and 4 essential tactics The perils of poor accounting How to deal with quiet quitting as a business owner Why a fractional CFO makes sense Interested in the financial gold we discuss? You should be! Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Alejandra Santos Alejandra Santos is the founder and CEO of Startup Tandem. Her organization helps entrepreneurs build well grounded high performing organizations, position their financials for an exit, and continuously mentor teams to help promote and maintain ethical practices for growth. Connect with Alejandra LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aalejandrasantos/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/startuptandem/ Website: www.startuptandem.com/contact-us/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/startuptandem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like you are struggling to connect with your customers? Or maybe you feel like you cannot find them no matter where you look… This week Kate DiLeo and I tackle these issues and more with our deep dive into my favorite topic: branding! And no, we do not discuss logos and colors, those are best left to experienced graphic designers after you develop your brand. Kate and I delve into the details of:  The Brand Trifecta: What do you do? How do you solve my problem? How are you different or better than the rest? How most companies get caught up on storytelling rather than building a conversation with their customers. Understanding that your goal in sales should be converting, not convincing. Knowing your ideal customer inside and out! What are they, and what are they NOT? Protecting your mental and emotional energy as an entrepreneur, and how that translates into business and which customers you attract. The importance of your personal brand! To learn more about the Brand Trifecta, and how to create brand conversations, tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Kate DiLeo Kate DiLeo is a brand architect and #1 international bestselling author whose approach is rooted in the belief that brand is the path of least resistance to revenue. She teaches you to eliminate complex and ineffective storytelling by delivering a simple yet provocative message that tells prospects what you do, how you solve their problem, and how you differ from the competition.  Connect with Kate LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katedileo Email: [email protected] Website: www.katedileo.com Kate’s book: Muting the Megaphone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices