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Today's guest is the creator of The Bold Life Movement; a success coaching firm and popular podcast on iTunes. She empowers people worldwide to embrace unconventional living, to create life on their own terms and to live audaciously in the pursuit of happiness. We are so super excited to welcome Kimberly Rich to the #MerryBiz podcast. This episode is THE GOODS!   "Allow some room for a little magic." Some questions we asked... What is the bold life movement? What does it mean to live a bold life? What's your feelings around fear? What do you do to get over fears? What's the coolest thing you've learned lately? How important is it to really nurture real life relationships? How do you 'find' your authentic self? Do you have a morning ritual? Take us through your goal setting process. "What does your ideal life look like? Set goals to reach that." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies (further listening here). Why learning to say "no" is so powerful.

Where our MerryBiz-ers at? Yay! We're super freaking excited to tell you about our very first round of the #MerryBiz Hustle! And no... it's not a dance but there will be dance breaks! If you wanna get more stuff done and make some huge, awesome changes to your blog/social and business... then we created the #MerryBiz Hustle for you. 4 weeks of fun and hustle to create an epic blog and social to grow your business! Yay! And you'll have us on your side the whole entire way! We start on 2 November and there are only 100 spots! Learn more at: www.themerrymakersisters.com/merrybiz-hustle  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 64 on #MerryBiz we chat with our online digital advisor friend that specializes in online product launches through crowdfunding.  In fact, she's helped drive over 7 figures online through crowd funding and she's super passionate about sharing how she does it.  We had the pleasure of hanging out earlier this year on a tropical island, having fun, drinking cocktails and we are so excited to welcome our friend Khierstyn Ross to #MerryBiz! YAY!   "You'd be surprised how much you learn from screwing up." Some questions we asked... How did you get into crowdfunding? Why are you so interested in it? What is crowdfunding? Can you pinpoint the things that you think make up a successful crowdfunding campaign? Is there anyone that you look to you for inspiration every day?  What does it take to create an epic email list? "Just show up!" Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why crowdfunding is the new age of funding a business. The importance of talking to your customer and understanding their needs. How to

We're epically enthused about this podcast episode with Dan Norris. They're always the most fun because a. we get to do them live in his office/studio, b. we go 0n all the weird and wonderful tangents and c. becuase it's THE Dan Norris.  During this chat we mostly discuss the topic... idea... no, the MAGIC of creativity. Because Dan has a brand spankin' new book out: Create or Hate. Check it out here! (for free this week!). Far out even the title is freaking amazing.  But wait, we gotta talk about that sub-title: Successful People Make Things. ARGHHH. It's like oh yeh, duh! We gotta make stuff to be successful. Yes, making things can bring in the dollars (yay) but what about the joy, fun, love, inspiration and life changing stuff these 'things' also brings? Steve Jobs made the iPhone (um epic and makes our lives a whole lot easier), Frida put her magical reality on canvas (talk about inspiration), The Beatles made music (joy, sadness, hope, love, bliss... every emotion) and Erica our old neighbour creates a g

In episode 63 on #MerryBiz we chat with Lunch Lady Lou! She creates real food (wholefood lunches) for the time-poor health conscious corporates. That's right, she's in the business of delivering your healthy lunch to your desk. Daily. Giving you the time and space to get on with the rest of your to-do list. Sounds good to us! She's on a mission to transform how we think about, cook and eat our food. We're so excited to welcome to #MerryBiz Linda Ellis, aka Lunch Lady Lou!   "You're only limited by your own creativity." Some questions we ask... How did you end up cooking healthy lunches for busy corporates? How did you start? How did you get over that block of thinking I don't know how to do this?  What do you say to people who have fear around leaving their secure jobs and following their dream? How has social media played a part in your business? Some AHA! Moments in this episode... How rock bottom can create the person you need to be.  Why food is one of the most important things you can change to positi

We are SUPER excited about today's #MerryBiz guest! She's the founder of one of the world's top boutique fashion sites, Beginning Boutique. Starting the business in 2008 after a trip to Paris, facing struggles and triumphs, the business now turns over millions of dollars every year and has a big focus on their customer, one of the reasons of their huge success. We can't wait to learn more and share it all with YOU! Welcome to the show Sarah Timmerman of Beginning Boutique! "There's always room to grow." Some questions we asked... Take us back to 2008. Where did the inspiration come for BB? What has the journey looked like... from then until now? Take us through the challenge of going from bankrupt to profit? What was going through your head? How did you overcome it? Did you have a team then?  How do you inspire your team?  How did you develop your on point brand? Will you ever think about bringing in investors? What's the coolest, craziest thing that's happened to you because of BB? How do you reach out and

In episode 61 on #MerryBiz we chat with not 1 but 2 guests! They're internationally renowned speakers, have been featured on TedX and Mindvalley, entrepreneurs and adventurers, known for their thought-leadership and doing things a bit differently. Leaders in small business marketing and co-founders of Basic Bananas and The Business Hood. We're super excited to welcome Franziska and Christo to MerryBiz! Some questions we asked... How did you guys meet and become co-founders? Tell us the story. How can we work out what perception we actually want for our business and ourselves? What helps you stay balanced during your busy work days? Who influences you and who do you turn to when looking for trends? "Don't take everyone's advice." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Why you need to listen but now take everyone's advice as gospel. How to use your values to work out your brand perception. The 3 questions you need to ask yourself about your business to come up with your brand values. Why your brand is the most

Today's amazing guest is a strategist, speaker, writer and researcher. She's committed to changing the conversation for women, leadership and work. She's the best selling author of Getting Real About Having It All and her new book Lead Like A Woman as well as the creator of The Career Toolkit. We are SO super excited to welcome Megan Dalla-Camina to the #MerryBiz podcast! Yay! We freaking loved this episode and you're going to love it too! "The core of vulnerability is being who we are." Some questions we asked... Why do we need to make sure that we balance the masculine and feminine energies? How do you keep the balance? Should it be balanced every day? How do you start to listen to your intuition? What do you think is going to happen to the world when the masculine and feminine energies balance?  What does it mean to be vulnerable? "As our body stills and our breath slows down, our thoughts and our mind settle." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of bringing our masculine and feminine en

Did you know this is the first time we've actually said the word f#ck on #MerryBiz? Woha :P hehe but with good reason! This was one our all time best/fave interviews we've done to date on #MerryBiz (actually, Carla said it was her actual favourite). Mark Manson does things a little differently when it comes to self-help. He makes you think harder. Question things. And in all honestly, he helps you just live a much simpler, better life, through the art of subtly not giving f#cks about certain things. Don't take it the wrong way. It's not about giving no f#cks. It's about choosing what f#cks to give. We go into all sorts of things during this interview, one of the best moments was when Mark said... "Wanting more positive experience is itself a negative experience, embracing negative experience is itself a positive experience." See! Made you think! And we bet it made you go AHA! Maybe you had to read it 5 times like us which is totally a-ok. It's so true it hurts. If there is one interview you listen to on #Merr

On episode 58 we welcome our amazing friend Cate Richards! The microphone on this episode wasn't good on our end (sorry!) but Cate's is fine, so listen to her and learn! We're so super excited for you to listen! We had the pleasure of meeting her and hanging out in the Philippines earlier this year. We really loved her bio when she sent it us, she wrote: since she moved to the beach she never seems to get enough done because the beach is too tempting and her dogs never want to go back home to work. Uh we know the feeling! Beach = good. But seriously, today's guest is a branding expert and works from the inside out. She's the founder of True Entrepreneur, which is all about clarity, strategy and branding. Welcome to MerryBiz our very good friend Cate Richards. Take a listen! "Your brand is all about being clear and positioning but it's also about connecting." Some questions we ask... What are the top tips for creating your story? What are your thoughts on perfectionism? How can you start to build a brand? Sho

Episode 57 on #MerryBiz is EPIC! Today's guest became the CEO of the UK Superfood Brand Creative Nature at just age 22.  Within an 18 month period, she brought the company from almost bankrupt into profit.  In the last year, she has taken the brand from strength to strength launching into one of the biggest pharmacies in the UK as well introducing a range of healthy bake mixes and snack bars.  We're super excited to share how she did it with you! Welcome to #MerryBiz Julianne Ponan! Take a listen!   "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." Some questions we ask... Take us back when you first took the Creative Nature business. What made you do that and how did you feel?  Were there any challenges along the way?  How has social media played a role in your business?   Have you had any mentors involved in your business journey at all?  How do you keep balance in running a business? Do you have a morning ritual, other than your spirulina shot?  "Get up in the morning and don't hit that snooze butt

In episode 56 on #MerryBiz we chat with the most amazing. passionate life coach and meditation teacher who specialises in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy! That's a mouth full! A magical one! It helps achieve calmness, clarity and confidence by managing and dissolving stressful thoughts and emotions.  Sounds good right?! We're super excited for you to listen! Welcome  to #MerryBiz, Cheryne Blom! "Happiness is not for chicken shits." Some questions we asked... Take us back 10 years, how did it all begin? What isMindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy? What does your own meditation practice look like? Do you have any particular tools or things you do when a stressful moment occurs? "You wouldn't sit through a really bad movie... you would stop and change the channel." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of becoming aware of your thoughts and how to refrain from them when needed. Why you need to focus on your breath. How to bring in visualization to live your most epic life.  Super cool techniq

"You'll see it when you believe it." - Wayne Dyer This week we jumped into the podcast studio to chat all things self-publishing! As you probably know, we launched pre-orders for our SECOND hard copy cookbook this week. Both books we've gone down the self-publishing road. And it's a pretty cool road. It was a totally unknown road for us 1 year ago when we decided to create our first book. We learnt OH. SO. MUCH and it has been totally amazing being able to actually implement the things we learnt last time round... this time round! Look at some of the deliciousness inside our new book! If you've been thinking about writing a book... then episode 55 is for you! We cover all the lessons (aka blessings in disguises), why creating physical products is good for your business (even if your audience knows you from the online world), the exact steps to create a book and get it to launch stage as well as our launch strategy (yes, it involves an epic giveaway!). Oh! We also get into the mindset and blocks that might pop

We're SO excited about today's guest! We had the pleasure of meeting him and hanging out in Chicago at the Miracle Morning Event. He is a musical messenger. He combines the power of upbeat, feel good music with empowering lyrics. If you follow us on Snapchat then you've probably heard us singing his songs more than once. And get ready because today you are definitely about to feel inspired to embrace the warrior within and feel SUPER grateful! Welcome to #MerryBiz Brotha James!   "Don't let what you can't do affect what you can do." Some questions we asked... How have positive affirmations affected your life? Was there a rock bottom for you? Tell us this story. How do you make sure you actually take action when you learn new things? What would you say to someone who said they aren't creative at all? How do you come up with the lyrics and music you sing? "Perfection is the lowest standard possible." via Tony Robbins Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of taking time to discover your creativi

In episode 53 on #MerryBiz we chat with our good friend from The Whole Daily as well as Blog to Profit.  She's many things.... the Healthy and Wealthy Specialist. Nutritionist, mamma, wife, terrible dancer, business and profit coach and health coach. That IS a lot of things to 'be' and she's That IS a lot of things to 'be' and she's defs our kind of crazy... and that's why we're SO excited to welcome our good friend Alice Nicholls to #MerryBiz!   "Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be Notorious." Some questions we ask... How did everything begin for you? What kind of challenges have you experienced during your journey? What books are you reading at the moment? What is your number 1 tip to sort out your money mindset if you're in 'scarcity' mode? "I am rich, I am wealthy, I am abundant. I am open to receiving." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... Your mindset and health is everything. Why you (yourself) are the biggest block... and now you know, so let's break it down! How

On today's episode we have our good friend Jon Bowes on the show! We met at TTT16 and basically he's an epic copywriter. He's good at it. Knows his stuff. When we asked Jon for his bio he said 'Sometimes I sleep naked... not always... but sometimes.' So it's safe to say that this episode is very interesting! But seriously... it is full of golden advice all about copywriting!  You'll love it! We're super excited to welcome Jon Bowes to #MerryBiz! Take a listen!   "I am an authentic, trusting open man." Some questions we ask.... How did you get into copywriting? How did you fall into what you're doing right now? What would be your number 1 tip be to the people who say 'I can't sell'. Where do they start?  How do we formulate a headline? Do you think staying authentic to yourself is more important than the sales copy? Tell us about your Iowaska experience!  "Build your audience first... then ask them what they want." Some AHA! Moments in this episode... The importance of teaching. Why your story is #1.  Why y

Today's guest is the founder of GoodnessMe Box, the monthly health food sampling box that gets people excited about living healthy. The idea was inspired through our guests' own health struggles and created with passion when she discovered the power of healthy, clean living. She's also the creator of the Whole Food Night Markets in Sydney, where over 700 people come together to celebrate health! BY THE WAY! We're speaking at the next one! So come along and let's hang out! We're so excited to hear more and welcome the lovely Peta Shulman to #MerryBiz Take a listen!   Some questions we ask... How did you come up with the idea of GoodnessMe Box?  Tell us about the first month when you started GoodnessMe Box? How did you actually do it?  How did go about finding your first customers? Did you start out with no Instagram, no Facebook?  What has been your biggest challenge throughout your whole business journey? How do you keep your team inspired? How has Instagram changed during your journey? What are you doing to

We had the most AMAZING 2 weeks travelling together with The Dan Norris (if you're wondering why Carla always Dan, The Dan Norris, it's because all of his social profiles are @thedannorris...).  This podcast is filled with a heap of fun stories and learnings. Some of the key stuff we talk about is below... we think you might giggle a fair few times during episode! We also drove a Tesla during our road trip... and we talk about that. Travel advice from Dan: Don't drive in LA Don't have someone in the front sit who points to the wrong road to go down Buy headphones. Bring neck pillow. We tell a REALLY funny story in the beginning that will make the second point of advice make sense.    We attended the Miracle Morning Mastery Event in Chicago... holey moley it was amazing! We wrote a whole post about it HERE! "Morning rituals put you in a good place and set you up for an amazing day." "The whole conference made me realise how much we need to set aside time for personal development." When we were on our road t

We're REALLY excited about today's guest on episode 49! We had the pleasure of hearing him speak and hanging out together at Tropical Think Tank earlier this year. He left the practice of law, sold his house, and moved to Florida to pursue and share his passion for all things Disney. We know right... DISNEY! Clearly we were friends at first sight. We're SO excited to welcome the ever amazing Lou Mongello to #MerryBiz! Oh... and we SING in this episode :D Some questions we ask... When did your Disney passion begin? Tell us the story...  What made you make the decision to drop everything and just do Disney full time? Was it scary? Who is your favorite Disney character? How have live events and taking your business offline helped you grow? What's something totally random that only you would know about Disney World?  What mindset lessons have you learnt throughout your entrepreneurial journey? What is the most amazing thing that's happened along your journey?  "We are living in an amazing time... where ANYTHING

In episode 48 on #MerryBiz we chat with our good friend in the blogosphere.  7 years ago while working within the magazine world she started a blog, Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily. She had no idea what she was doing but learnt many things on the way. Now Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily has 450,000+ readers a month and earns a multiple 6-figure revenue. But her true passion is teaching other bloggers to turn their blogs into profitable businesses. She's the founder of Secret Bloggers Business and she is just a super lovely person. We're so excited to welcome Kate Mckibbin to #MerryBiz! Take a listen! #MERRYBIZ SHOW NOTES  Some questions we ask...  If someone is going to start a blog, with the idea they want to turn it into a business one day. What are the initial MUST-DOs? What do you think about monetising blogs through sponsorship? Can you see a shift? How do you nurture your audience? Can you tell us about your challenges you've been through? What are you favourite online tools? Some moments of AHA! in this episode...