Work From Your Happy Place With Belinda Ellsworth

Dr. Sharon Grossman is the author of the international bestseller, The 7E Solution to Burnout: Transforming High Achievers from Exhausted to Extraordinary. She’s the founder of the Exhausted to Extraordinary™ Model and over the past 19 years has helped over 500 physicians, entrepreneurs, and executives reshape their thinking and go from fried and frazzled to energized and exhilarated.

Episode Summary -Burnouts are becoming common for most people, especially after COVID, when everything seems uncertain.The worst part of burnout is that you cannot see it coming, but it can affect your health, business, and life for a lifetime if not addressed properly.Poor Performance, Low in Energy, Confusion, Disengagements, etc., are some of the effects of burnout that can impact your growth.
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Grossman talks about how burnout affects our life, and she shares some strategies on how to overcome burnout.

“As a general rule, when we see problems, our tendency is to run away, but that will never save

In this series, I will discuss what things you should be doing at what time of the year that is important for your business
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When is the last time you have spent the entire time being present at the moment without any other thoughts?
With so many things on your plate, do you struggle to be focused on the present? This is what everyone is going through.And this is one of the primary reasons you end up being productive.In this episode, I talk about the importance of being present and share some tips on staying focused on the present.

“When you are not present with an individual, you not listening to that individual, you miss out on what was said, you miss out on enjoying the

Andrew is the founder of PodcastGuests.com, a platform that connects podcasters with guests for their shows. He also publishes Domain Name Wire, a trade publication for the domain name industry.He is a lifelong entrepreneur with a specialty in niche media. He started my domain name industry trade publication in 2005, and it has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, on NPR and others. He started a podcast dedicated to domain names, which led to creating PodcastGuests.com in 2016 to solve a problem he had: finding new and unique guests for his podcast. The service now has over 30,000 users.

Episode Summary -The podcast has been a growing platform, especially after the pandemic.It is an excellent tool to build your expertise and build impactful relationships with your audience.
Starting a podcast is not the biggest challenge, but growing it is definitely the most challenging part.
Reaching the right audience, adding value to your audience, and inviting the right guest are some most important t

Melissa Boloña, actress, model, nutritionist, founder, and CEO of Beauty & the Broth, recognized the power of bone broth from the inside out; however, she felt that bone broth offerings lacked accessibility and innovation. To fill this gap, Melissa took matters into her own hands, dedicating 2 years to R&D, testing countless ratios and recipes in order to make sure that each batch of Beauty & the Broth tasted homemade and nutritious.
It was during this time that she discovered that her recipes in a concentrated form were the best and most optimal way to conveniently get bone broth into her customers’ hands. 

Episode Summary - Some of the great ideas never get implemented because of the fear of failure.We all are very well aware that if you want to achieve something, you need to be able to take risks, but most of us get so much caught up with the fear of failure that we are too afraid to start something new.
Imagine what would happen if Charles Babbage, the father of computers, had gotten caught u

How do I increase engagements with my audience?Why don’t people engage with my posts?Wow, your post gets so much engagement; what is the strategy you follow?This is what I hear most people struggling with.Increasing your engagements with your audience is crucial for your business growth in this social era, where everything happens online.But before you understand how to increase your audience's engagements, I want you to answer, “What are you doing to be engaged?”We all complain about not getting sufficient engagements from our audiences, but are we engaging?This episode discusses why your engagement is essential for increasing engagement with your audience.How you engage will result in how much your audience will engage with you.“The more people are engaged, the chances of converting them as your customer increases.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[01:46] What most business owners are saying, and why are most people not engaged?[03:45] My observance about people’s engagements.[05:48] An example o

Joel Bines is managing director and co-head of the Global Retail Practice at the business consulting firm AlixPartners. He is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading operational strategists with a 30-year track record of improving performance at retailers, brands, and consumer companies.Among the media that look to him for analysis are The New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC and the Wall Street Journal, among others.He is also an author of the No.1 Best Selling Book “The Metail Economy”

Episode Summary -A negative review is always fearful & heart-breaking for any business owner.But the question lies in what you do after you receive a negative review? Do you ignore it, or do you try to rectify it?In today’s technology era, where all the pieces of information are available at the tip of our fingers, a negative review can affect your business.
In this episode, Joel Bines talks about how to engage with your customers and how to build loyal customers for your business.Before approaching you, people t

Ryan Kinder is a country/rock singer-songwriter that has accrued more than 100 million streams by steadily building a fan base through electrifying live shows, exceptional musicianship, and a sound he describes as “riff-roaring rock with a side of sweet Southern soul.” 
Ryan has toured with John Fogerty, ZZ Top, Zac Brown Band, and many others and has also shared the stage with Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jr. and Steve Windwood. His debut album ‘Room to Dream’ is out now everywhere you listen to music!

Episode Summary -If you are waiting for the right time to come, it will never happen.People like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, or you pick up any successful person you will find they dint wait for things to happen; instead, they have worked hard to achieve what they wanted to. 
Working long hours without hesitance, not giving up, being focused on your goals, being consistent, and being committed are some of the traits required to make things happen for you.In this episode, Ryan Kinder talks about all the cha

Shopping at an offline store becomes easier because of the sales consultants.When we are guided and suggested by sales consultants, the shopping experience becomes comforting and delightful.Have you ever wondered how to provide this delightful shopping experience to your customers online?In this episode, I talk about how you can provide a consulting approached virtual checkout experience for your customers.And the first step is to know how well you know your customers?Do you know by being customer-need focussed, you can increase your sales by 60%. But the biggest mistake most people make is they are too much product-focused."To suggest the right product to your customers, you need to ask a series of good questions.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:06] What is the most frustrating thing about selling online?[02:51] An example of how offline and online checkout is different.[04:49] How should you build your virtual full-service checkout?[05:27] How can you increase your sales rate and get more ap

Doris Hobbs is a San Francisco East Bay native with 15 years of integrated marketing experience across luxury fashion & beauty, business, entrepreneurship, and diabetes awareness.
Considered as a leader in her field, Doris has been featured as a keynote speaker & host for Sacramento Women’s Expo in addition to is also the internet host of Dose of Doris found on YouTube.
Globally known as the “Glamorous Diabetic” for her ongoing advocacy efforts for both Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, she has gone beyond her diagnosis refusing to wear it as a sympathy garment; instead she seeks ways to refashion how others perceive the autoimmune disease.
Apart from her media partnerships and accolades, Doris is dedicated to supporting start-up brands and businesses enhance their reputation as an accessible luxury brand. Her hobbies include: dynamic strength-training & cardio fitness, modeling, writing, mindfulness and travel.
Episode Summary -As an entrepreneur, there are times when you feel insane and question yourself

Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales. 

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“I am too young for it.”“I am too old for it.”“I am not sure how people will react to it.”“I don’t think this is the right time.”All these are not reasons but just excuses to satisfy yourself.There is never the perfect time of being successful.If you intend to achieve it, if you are committed to it, and if you believe you will, nothing can stop you from achieving what you want. In this episode, Shanti Hershenson talks about her journey of becoming a best-selling author just at the age of 14.She is a true example of what your passion and dedication can make you achieve.
Shanti has been through many challenges during your mid-school, but she didn't let those incidence affect her conf

Are your actions aligned with what you want to achieve?“Random acts get random results, so be intentional.” - This has been a mantra that I have been following throughout my career. It has been one of the biggest contributors to my business success.How many times you have experienced that you say something and you end up doing something else.Not tracking your actions can become one of the biggest reasons you have not achieved what you want.In this episode, I discuss the importance of taking intentional actions and tips on how to be intentional.“For many of us, we are a lot busier in our heads than we are in real life.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:25] Why do people fail to achieve the results they want?[03:15] Two most essential things required for your business growth.[03:32] The difference between systems and schedules. And what mistakes do most people make that affect their business growth?[05:09] What does being intentional mean?[07:02] Tips on taking intentional actions to achieve your

We Are Women Owned is the go-to platform for discovering, shopping, and supporting women-owned brands. Whether you’re a consumer who wants to be more intentional about spending your hard-earned dollars with women-owned businesses or an emerging entrepreneur looking to expand your reach, WAWO has everything you need.
After founder Lisa Nicole Rosado left her job as a retail buyer in New York City to build a blog and boutique, she struggled to find a welcoming, supportive community for emerging business owners like her. So… she created one! That’s how the We Are Women Owned Sisterhood was born.
Today, in addition to the Sisterhood Community, WAWO is home to the Small Business Directory and a series of virtual and in-person pop-up events. In other words? It’s the destination for women makers, do-ers, and curators + the people who want to support them.

Episode Summary -Community is a wonderful platform to grow your business in terms of getting new customers and being surrounded by like-minded people.
When you ar

Adam Shoenfeld has balanced a career as a first-called studio musician with a spot in Tim McGraw’s touring band for the last nine years. He’s also fostered rising talent as a co-writer and producer while nurturing a couple of musical side projects of his own, namely Digital Brains (a band influenced by rock and punk) and SunKat (a 70’s pop-rock inspired duo with his wife Katie Cook).As concerts dried up during the pandemic, Shoenfeld channeled his creative energy into writing songs and producing a solo record in his home studio, pulling together the textures of classic rock, power pop, and adult alternative. By collaborating with those bands, he says he found his own voice too – one that he’s proud to lend to the release of his first solo album, All the Birds Sing, in Winter 2021.
In 1994, at 20 years old, Shoenfeld moved to Nashville and soon integrated himself into the music community. He formed a band with “Big Kenny” Alphin called LuvjOi, which became one of the most popular draws on Nashville’s rock scen

Spring is right at the corner, are you all set to scale up and grow your business?Right from multi-dollar businesses to vendors, spring is the right time to grow your business.Birds signing on the tree, the grounds are ready for plantation to grow new plants. Is your business prepared with new plans to reach new customers?Spring is the perfect time for new plans, strategies, launching new products, and summer is the time to swing your business & scale-up.Spring is the perfect time to attract and reach your target audience so that you can nurture them and increase your sales in the summers.In this episode, I talk about how you can prepare your business for spring so that you swing and hike up your business during summer.“Spring is the time when most of the people make new decisions about doing new things.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[01:43] What is the right thing to do in spring, and why is spring season important for any business?[04:47] Tips on how to plan out to make the most during the

Michelle E. Dickinson is a Wellbeing Strategist and passionate mental health advocate. She is also a TEDx speaker and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life.
Michelle goes first and sees herself as the bridge that helps people get comfortable with their mental health so that they reach out and get the support they need before they hit a crisis. She makes it ok to not be ok and thrives on making a real difference in the lives of others – especially around their wellbeing.
After years of playing the role of child caregiver to her bipolar mother, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery. She went on to spend years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating empathy and compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental illness is understood. She was instrumental in building the largest and fastest growing employee mental health employee resource group while at her fortune 500 company.She also know

Michael Stein is an entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, producer, stand-up comedian, and personal development expert.Michael is the founder and CEO of Abadak Inc. A company that he started with zero money and has since made 100+ million dollars.Started his entrepreneurial career when he was 19 years, becoming the #1 young nightclub promoter in Los Angeles.Michael has acted and worked with multiple Academy Award-winning actors, filmmakers, producers, and fortune 500 leaders and is the host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast.Episode Summary -How strong is your willpower?How do you handle difficult situations?Do you consider yourself a victim of situations?Every person and business has to face difficulties; nothing can happen smoothly.A person who has a strong resilience power succeeds, and others give up.In this episode, Michael Stein shares his inspiring story of how he didn't let his disabilities and failures stop him from growing.Michael is a true example of someone who never gives up.If you want to level u

How many of you have noticed when something goes wrong suddenly, everything around us doesn’t seem to be right?That is human nature.We cannot avoid ourselves from feeling bad, but we can definitely control how we react to it.By thinking negatively, you can never expect to get positive results.In this episode, I talk about optimistic vs. pessimistic and how to control our mindset to get better results. I talk about why writing a gratitude journal every day is important.How you feel and what actions you take are completely in our hands.Now is the perfect time to be aware of your thoughts and take actions that will move you forward towards success."Gratitude is a habit that you need to continue practicing.”Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:43] An example of how my gratitude journal helped me become an optimistic person during difficult times.[05:54] How a gratitude journal helps when you are having a bad day?[07:01] What happens if you stick with the habit of writing a gratitude journal every day?[

Jennifer Helene, M.S. is an international expert in health and wellness. She is immersed in cutting-edge nutrition, fitness, and spiritual thought leadership.She is a serial entrepreneur and builds programs for health coaching, lifestyle change, and mentoring programs; training the trainers. Former FORD model, MasterChef (FOX TV) cast member, mother, seeker of truth, she runs Purposeful Ventures a company that is helping Moms succeed in revitalizing their life, relationships, businesses, and health.She loves making healthy food taste great.Episode Summary -Success and health work side by side. It is challenging to live a successful life if you are not healthy.You will never find any successful person who is unhealthy.And what we eat defines how healthy we are.With so many food options available, most of us have forgotten what healthy eating is in this modern era. All we care about is the taste.You cannot be healthy by having some medicines that are temporary solutions.In this episode, Jennifer Helene Popken t

Nick is the chief creative officer of The Lunar Company, a fictional podcasting company with a focus on bringing attention to fictional podcasts through its app Apollo and the original content the company produces. Through the pandemic, together with two co-founders, he has built a creative storytelling company from the ground up, creating both an internationally renowned award-winning fiction podcast and a platform for all creators within the fictional podcasting space.Earth Eclipsed, directed and created by himself, was the first Lunar Company project and has won multiple awards around the world. It was an official selection of Tribeca, gold winner of the New York Radio Awards, 5-time winner of the Lovie Awards, 4-time winner of the Filmhaus Berlin awards, and more (About Us - Earth Eclipsed).
Apollo is an app for iOS and Android designed by the Lunar Company as a platform for all fictional podcasts. Completely free and available now on the app store. Working with the community of fictional podcasters, thei

Are you someone who prefers to sit behind and watch everyone perform, but you are too shy to get up on the stage?Are you afraid of trying something new with the thought of what others will say?Are you someone who stands alone with a glass of wine and watch others in an event?If any of this is you, you are missing many opportunities to build wonderful relationships with others.In this episode, I share my experiences how I have created some wonderful memories for others and have built some amazing life-long business relationships by getting out of my comfort zone.Please don’t shy away from doing something memorable, even something silly.People love to hang out with people who are fun, enthusiastic, positive, and who are ready to get out of their comfort zone.So don’t be afraid to try something new or do something silly. Get out of your comfort zone and build many great relationships.About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mo