Work From Your Happy Place With Belinda Ellsworth

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, listeners will hear from Chris Joyce, founder of 24 companies, about his latest venture, Gusher. Gusher is a platform that helps people build their startup drafts by creating the first pitch draft, roles to build the team, and teaching them how to do everything. The podcast also covers the crucial recruiting process for building a successful company and the benefits of performance-based equity. The episode emphasizes the importance of never giving up on personal goals and pursuing what truly matters. The new Gusher platform offers a unique way for people to access expertise from others without needing capital, with everyone who contributed getting a small piece of equity to launch the company. Key Learnings - [05:30] Chris talks about how Gusher lets people pitch an idea for a company or a problem they need solved for free. People can then apply to join these companies in exchange for performance-based equity. This allows companies to launch successfully without

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, we have Nate Begle, a seasoned voice over professional, to the show. Nate emphasizes the importance of research and doing thorough background checks when pursuing a career in voice over. He suggests finding a passion and focusing on a specific genre within voice over, as well as taking acting and improv classes to develop skills and understanding of the industry.Nate shares his journey from puppetry to voice over, discussing the similarities between the two in terms of bringing stories and characters to life. He offers guidance and recommendations for coaches and contacts within the voice over industry. Nate also highlights the importance of building technical knowledge, such as recording and audio editing, especially in the current work-from-home trend. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Nate's fascinating journey, the power of puppetry and voice over in capturing imaginations, and the importance of connecting with your audience. Don't miss out on valua

In this episode, Belinda shares her inspiring story of starting her business in the fall of 1995. She recounts her decision to hold seminars within a 4 to 5-hour driving distance, selling tickets and renting hotel rooms. With very few attendees at the start, Belinda's reputation grew, leading to bigger speaking gigs for companies.Belinda also talks about a particular event in Toronto that only had eight attendees causing her to question her decision to start the business. Her doubts were almost overwhelming until she found inspiration in watching a Tina Turner documentary during a restless night after the event.Tune in as Belinda shares her story of resilience, inspiration, and growth. If you need a little motivation to help you push through hard times, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe to Work From Your Happy Place. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical tips to help you follow your own path and achieve your dreamsTimestamps: 02:20 - Belinda shares her story of how she started h

In this episode Belinda interviews Renee Patrone Rhinehart, an event planner and entrepreneur. Renee shares her struggles with showcasing her work as an event planner, and how she overcame the challenge through social media promotion and networking. She emphasizes the importance of talking about your clients and goals to find opportunities. Renee also shares her experience of rebuilding her team during the pandemic and staying relevant with her client base through social media and email blasts.Belinda and Renee discuss the challenges of being a female entrepreneur and taking risks, and the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses. Renee shares her advice for entrepreneurs to not solely rely on their businesses for income and to have businesses on the side. She also discusses the opportunities for women in the field and the importance of remaining positive and patient during difficult times.Tune in to learn from Renee's expertise in event planning, business development, and her insights on being an entrepreneur.

n this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth and guest speaker Angela Jia Kim discuss the importance of patience and reflection when growing your business. They also delve into Angela's journey of building Savor Beauty into a successful multimillion dollar skincare brand and how her background as a pianist helped her develop transferable skills for entrepreneurship.Listeners will get an insider look into the Lover System and the Lover's Sales System as well as tips on gaining confidence as a small business owner. Last but not least, Angela shares how she paid off $60,000 in credit card debt by reinvesting profits and following a strict savings philosophy. Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode!Key Learnings: [00:07:11] How a Pianist turned entrepreneur: transferable skills matter.[00:12:35] Celebrate successes but stay patient. Patience is important for those on different phases of their journey.[00:16:20] How a Passion project turns into a successful business venture.[00:19

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, Belinda Ellsworth discusses her decision to monetize her podcast. She shares how COVID-19 disrupted her business and forced her to pursue a subscription box idea she had been putting off.Despite facing ageism and not feeling relatable enough, she pushed past her fear and developed the subscription box. Belinda hopes it will be successful and admits to feeling like a "brand new baby business." Key Learnings : 01:11 - 05:05- Belinda shares that she had been thinking about creating a subscription box for five years but had held off due to perceived difficulties.- She decided to move forward with the idea during COVID-19 when her business was disrupted.- Belinda sought consulting gigs to fund the subscription box and struggled to overcome fears of failure but eventually pushed past them.05:06 - 12:20- Belinda discusses feeling discouraged after two potential clients criticized her age and relatability.- She overcame her self-doubt and continued working on the subscri

In this episode, Dre shares his insights and experiences on building a successful business and achieving goals.Dre outlines the three key components of success; mindset, strategies, and systems. He explains that mindset is the foundation for all success and failure, and that it is critical to have a strong mindset before focusing on strategy. Next, he emphasizes the importance of developing systems for consistency and success over time.Dre also stresses the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors and finding collaborative efforts rather than trying to do everything alone. The episode also features a discussion on the important role of mental conditioning and the impact it has on your life outcomes.Key Learnings : [00:04:22] From benchwarmer to pro basketball career.[00:10:11] How Youtube helps in building a brand.[00:13:50] Mindset, strategy, systems: Keys to success.[00:19:44] "Believe actions, not words in mindset conditioning."[00:23:52] "Write down ten ideas daily for creativity."[00:29:53] Starti

In this episode, Josh Hadley, founder of ecom Breakthrough Podcast and an 8-figure ecommerce business, shares his backstory on being an entrepreneur. He discusses how he started creating a team and scaled his business, and gives advice for growing from 7 to 8 figures. Other topics discussed include diversifying income streams, using Amazon to achieve success, and focusing on business levers that drive revenue. Josh also talks about his definition of a happy place and encourages listeners to keep pushing while focusing on what works.Key Learnings : [00:04:17] Started from zero, now 8 figures online.[00:06:44] Facebook groups, wedding invitations, Amazon success story.[00:12:11] Scaling business to 8 figures: hiring, research, and team.[00:15:09] Identify levers, create systems, and hire team members.[00:23:04] Challenging times during COVID, wrong focus.[00:26:43] Focus on revenue-driving levers for success.About Josh Hadley : Josh Hadley is the founder and CEO of an 8-figure ecommerce business and host of the

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth shares her experience visiting a lavender farm and discusses the importance of not letting personal preferences get in the way of doing the right thing. Belinda also emphasizes the importance of seeking medical care when necessary and shares her personal experience with the negative effects of stress and depression. Tune in to learn about making meaningful connections and following your dreams!Key Learnings : [00:09:08] Health issues prompted deeper analysis of finances.[00:12:42] Marketing agency owner assists with connection journey.[00:15:41] Lavender farm owner suggested for collaboration.[00:21:58] Overcoming fear of change and confrontation.[00:23:16] Successful career in niche market, expanding horizons.[00:28:45] Networking regret: Follow up, trust instincts.[00:31:51] Follow gut, seize opportunities, and overcome fear.About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professio

This episode explores the importance of personal branding in building relationships, not just through in-person interactions but also through Zoom and other virtual platforms. Anish dives into the process of building a unique brand, focusing on outcomes, and utilizing high-level thinking to achieve success in business partnerships.The conversation highlights the significance of asking the right questions and identifying pain points as a means of building relationships and vetting opportunities.Key Learnings:[07:56] Focus on your brand and process, not just skills or brand association. Don't just focus on coming across as high level, but rather on vetting the situation and finding a fit for a higher goal.[13:58] Anish talks about the importance of trusting individuals and generating opportunities, believing that most people are good and willing to work together.[19:32] Consistency in habitualizing actions that serve you and your platform is important for self-preservation.[00:25:33] How does learning to priori

In this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth speaks with entrepreneur and art collector Emily McElwreath. Emily shares her expertise in building a successful art career, emphasizing that every artist should view themselves as a business owner. She also discusses the importance of networking, asking for help, and maintaining connections with people in the industry. Emily and Belinda also touch on self-care, the power of referrals, and the crucial role of social media in growing an artist's fan base. Tune in to gain valuable insights into growing and maintaining a successful art career!Key Moments: [00:04:32] Entrepreneur helps collectors build art collections, mentors artists.[00:09:27] Art collecting requires expert guidance, passion.[00:11:42] Artists should be business owners. Self-care. Gallery representation.[00:15:55] "Artists need to think like entrepreneurs."[00:20:27] "Master craft, work ethic, network for success."[00:25:17] Referral power through human connection.[00:30:30]

n this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, Belinda dives into the topic of inspiration. She highlights the difference between motivation and inspiration and how the latter can be a powerful force in sparking creativity and progress toward goals. Belinda shares various methods for finding inspiration, including stepping out of one's comfort zone and connecting with others. In a world where many are experiencing feelings of unease and apathy, Belinda stresses the importance of seeking out inspiration and using it to drive positive change. Tune in to discover how to tap into your own sources of inspiration!Key Moments : [00:01:13] What is inspiration?[00:05:12] Can inspiration be learned?[00:10:15] Why is inspiration important in business?About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions,

n this episode, podcast host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at John Hopkins Medicine, about building a well-being culture in the workplace.Dr. Richard describes how aligning your work with your inner self is crucial for happiness in the workplace. He also notes how entrepreneurs and risk-takers should pay attention to their body’s feedback and cues for a healthy work-life balance. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing stress and taking steps to reduce it before it becomes overwhelming.Among other things, he introduces the concept of progressive muscle relaxation as a technique to reduce stress and improve relaxation.Key Learnings from the Episode:08:29 - Dr. Richard talks about "Progressive Muscle Relaxation: The Stress Buster Technique"15:21 - Dr. Richard explains why Leadership is crucial in building a culture of well-being at work, and why every leader needs to be involved.18:26 - Six building blocks of building a well-being cu

On this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, musician, and innovator Rick Delarado shares his journey of becoming a successful jazz performer and advancing worldwide peace through jazz. Ricks's story and insights will inspire you to pursue your passions with purpose.We also talked about how to make a nonprofit organization and what are the three important components to make a startup or small company more attractive to big companies. Rick emphasized on why organizations shouldn't rely on only one huge company as their primary source of success when running a nonprofit organization.Key Learnings from the Episode:11:22 - Rick talks about his journey and how he came to do what he is doing today, from a piano player at the Gramercy Park Hotel across the street to a professional musician.19:49 - How does arts and culture unite people profoundly in positive ways?26:57 - What are the ways Rick engages with his fan base? He also talks about the "empowerment tree" concept and how this can help your organization?33:2

In this episode, Belinda Ellsworth takes a unique approach in discussing personal and professional growth through the beloved Winnie the Pooh characters. Belinda identifies key character traits of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore and how they can relate to our own strengths and weaknesses.Belinda shares her personal experience as a Tigger and recognizes the importance of respecting and valuing different personality styles. Tune in to discover how understanding these lovable characters can help you in your own personal and professional relationships.Key Learnings from the Episode:02:15 - Overview of the Winnie the Pooh characters and how they relate to personality types in personal and professional settings.06:34 - Discussion of Winnie the Pooh's laid-back personality.10:22 - Examination of Piglet's anxious and worrying tendencies.13:09 - Analysis of Tigger's energetic and impulsive nature.16:21 - Breakdown of Eeyore's pessimistic outlook.21:06 - Belinda's Personal reflection on her personality as a

On this episode, the founder of the International Relationship Coach Training School, Laura Doyle, joins to discuss how to improve marriages even without the husband's conscious effort. She dives into vulnerability, the power of respect, and expressing desires in an inspiring way.The episode also discusses Laura’s Spouse Fulfilling Prophecy technique and how to change affirmations to transform relationships. The episode ends with a discussion on how empowering it is for women to learn and practice these relationship skills.Key Learnings of the Episode -[00:04:00] Transforming a Loveless Marriage: A Woman's Journey.[00:08:28] Unlocking the Secret to Expressing Desires Effectively.[00:12:40] Transform Your Marriage with One Simple Phrase.[00:17:58] Transform your relationships with these aphrodisiac tips.[00:21:52] Finding happiness in your marriage: The key skill every woman needs.[00:27:17] Unlocking the Power of Feminine Receptivity in Marriage.[00:36:32] Unleashing the Emotional Brilliance in Women.[00:41:2

Welcome to this episode, where we explore the power of copywriting and AI with our guest, David Deutsch. We will learn how incorporating AI can make writers more productive and the ways in which it can help in various stages of writing, such as researching and generating alternative versions of copy. David also emphasizes the importance of emotions in effective writing. Additionally, we will learn how to become a good copywriter, the importance of focusing on a single benefit, and the difference between Direct Response marketing and ad agencies. David Deutsch’s passion is to help people write more persuasively and think more creatively. Tune in now if you want to know the power of copywriting and how AI can be a useful tool for improving your productivity.Key Learnings from the Episode:02:30 - Discussion on how AI can help writers be more productive.04:45 - Potential limitations of using AI in writing.07:10 - Importance of incorporating emotions and feelings in content.09:15 - Mistakes commonly made by copywr

In this Tuesday tip, Belinda reveals effective strategies on how to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines stress-free. Learn the art of compartmentalization and timely execution to eliminate stress, frustration, doubt, and overwhelm in your work.Compartmentalizing and prioritizing multiple projects is crucial to making progress in each step. As a result, timely completion of your projects becomes essential to delivering top-notch quality work that meets or exceeds your customers' expectations. Learning how to stay organized and focused is key to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.Key Learnings from the Episode:[02:54] Belinda's experience with a lot of deadlines at one time in her new business and how she's navigating through it[09:02] How to overcome overwhelm and stress when working on multiple projects with the same deadlines? The power hour system and one of the reasons why it works.[15:19] Getting things done promptly to provide quality and

In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding the impact our behavior has on others in the workplace with Dawn Kohler.Dawn shares her own journey of self-discovery and healing after leaving her successful computer company. We discuss the power of feedback, the challenges of impulse control, and strategies for personal and professional growth. Plus, we hear inspiring stories of transformation and hope in the midst of difficult times.Join us as we tap into the power of insight and connection for a happier, more fulfilling work life. And don't forget to enter for a chance to win a free six-month subscription to our new online community and quarterly subscription box!Key Learnings from the Episode:[00:07:33] Understand your impact on others.[00:11:20] People-pleasing behavior results from inadequacy.[00:25:57] Take the leap of faith and start your own company.[00:28:16] It's a personal story of a CEO's journey through losing their identity, seeking therapy, and finding healing while being guided tow

Building a successful career as an artist is a multi-faceted journey that requires taking proactive steps toward creating a professional portfolio. From pursuing opportunities to forging connections and cultivating relationships, it means pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone to achieve your goals. By networking with peers, mentors, and industry professionals, you may discover unexpected paths that lead you toward achieving your vision. In this episode, Craig Dobbin takes us on a personal journey through his career as an artist. He shares valuable insights that artists at any stage of their career can benefit from, including tips on cultivating high professionalism, unlocking creative potential, and pursuing your craft with greater confidence. Whether you're just starting out or are looking to take your career to the next level, tune in to learn how to build a successful and professional career as an artist.Let’s jump in!Key Learnings from the Episode:[08:56] Craig talks about getting comfortable with