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Melissa Ramos is the powerhouse behind SexyFoodTherapy and the best-selling online program, Sexy Lady Balls. She helps women struggling with autoimmune and hormonal issues feel sexy from the inside out through Nutrition and Chinese Medicine.With appearances on CTV, The Social and gracing the stage at TedX, Melissa is a force and is especially savvy with Social Media and building an Online Business (she's an O.G. in the online space!Join our FREE Lakeside Chat with Melissa Ramos about Growing an Online Community, Staying Creative, Lessons Learned from 10+ years of Business, and Mastering Instagram Marketing from 1-2pm EST on May 15th - Just fill out this form and I'll send the details? https://kelseyreidl.typeform.com/to/sgmFhn9rIn this episode, we chat about... Instagram Marketing!  - Melissa's journey from a career in advertising to becoming a nutritionist and entrepreneur.  - The initial struggles and financial challenges in building her brand, Sexy Food Therapy.  - The significance of energy in marketing a

Today, I'm sitting down with my own Business BFF's Krista and Steph and we are diving deep into the realm of building and scaling a successful business as online entrepreneurs.I always love these conversations where I am a fly on the wall in conversations between various entrepreneurs, so I hope you enjoy this casual chat between the 3 of us.We've all been in this world of Online Business for many years, and love to share with you what works (& what doesn't).We talk about...04:59 Our love of SEO and how it's helped grow our businesses over the years!07:29 The project management tool that Steph uses to stay focused11:01 The importance of finding a software that works for you.15:31 Success requires individual growth and perseverance.17:29 Be open to evolving and pivoting.23:07 Networking, meeting new people key to success.27:37 Connecting with like-minded people is KEY to your growth and consistency.31:20 Gradual hiring process and focus on fit.41:36 Kelsey's revelations in becoming a Mother and running her

This week I am re-sharing an episode that I recorded with my friend and visionary entrepreneur, Jason Brown. Jason is someone who thinks outside of the box and challenges his way of being & thinking every single day.He's always challenging his own beliefs and looking at things from different perspectives, he's also not afraid to take risks, and he's always seeking out new opportunities - something he calls ‘Following The Nudges’. This willingness to try new things has led to his success in a variety of ventures. Some of the other awesome things you’re going to learn from Jason in the podcast include:The Benefits of Getting Into Your Body: whether that’s by doing mushrooms, practicing breathwork, doing meditation, or taking long walks -- whatever you need to do to stop suppressing your emotions and feelings so that you can truly connect to what your mind and body are saying is going to be SO advantageous for your personal and professional growth.Using humor to overcome fear and hesitationThe books or resou

Stu McLaren's Top 5 Lessons for Creating and Growing a Membership.In this episode, Kelsey shares 5 valuable lessons learned from hosting membership expert Stu McLaren inside the WAVE mastermind. She discusses...the power of pricing psychology, delivering content to appeal to multiple learning styles, the importance of not overwhelming people, considering an open and closed cart model for memberships, and the nuances of building a successful membership. Stay tuned to discover how these lessons could help you effectively navigate the world of memberships and recurring revenue!Connect with Stu: https://stu.me/startConnect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Looking to grow your network as a female entrepreneur? Want to attend trainings like this one with Stu? Check out The WAVE Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermind

Welcome back, visionaries! You're tuned into another episode of Visionary Life with your host, Kelsey Reidl. Today's podcast is all about uncovering and embracing your potential to launch the business of your dreams. Kelsey is here to light a fire under all the aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing wisdom that'll have you moving from daydreaming to doing. We'll start by addressing the all-too-common entrepreneur's roadblock: imposter syndrome, and, spoiler alert—it doesn't go away, but that's no reason to back down. Then, let's talk about why starting SMALL is the way to go and why NOW more than EVER, your business is needed!Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Feeling lonely as a Female Entrepreneur? Check out The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindFeeling overwhelmed with your Marketing & Online Lead Generation? Learn about Marketing Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingRank on Page # 1 of Google with Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Vis

In this solo episode, I'm chatting about...The art of honest self-auditingThe TV show I am watching that highlights the importance of a growth mindsetHow the entrepreneurial journey is similar to the highs and lows of professional golfersAn update on WAVE: The Mastermind (a group for female business owners that I launched with a professional Mindset Coach, Emily)Hiring a coach to help me in rebuilding my pelvic floor post-pregnancyThe importance of questioning our current situationHow falling off our goals is a part of the journey, and how critical it is to recommit when that happens (& seek accountability and support, when needed)Enjoy!Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Feeling lonely as a Female Entrepreneur? Check out The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindFeeling overwhelmed with your Marketing & Online Lead Generation? Learn about Marketing Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingRank on Page # 1 of Google with Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyre

Freddie’s birth was perfect in my eyes. It was the best day of our lives.But the truth is, it did NOT go as plannedMy home birth turned into a 9-1-1 emergency phone call at 11:15PM on Christmas EveI ‘transitioned’ in the ambulance and had to hold off from pushing, as the paramedic drove top speed to the hospitalMy worry in sharing the 90 minute audio file is simply out of fear of judgement of our birth decisions,My intention in sharing it is to show others that even if things don’t go ‘according to plan’ it’s probably the Universe conspiring in your favour. And that your intuition is probably right… always. So don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!I’ve had many people ask if I was upset that my ‘plan’ got derailed— and I shared my honest thoughts on this in the podcast episode.05:35 I was SHOCKED when I went into labour on Christmas Eve and has a Christmas Day Baby! (The least common birthday!)11:19 Sharing openly about our conception journey, pregnancy loss, and feelings about entering parenthood.22:38 How I r

In this quick episode, Kelsey delves into some random musings from her week including;- the transformative power of a simple morning walk routine that inspired a tonne of creativity - the concept of 'luck' (aka the way I have learned to be more OPEN to luck, and to make good fortune more predictable). This is a simple + practical tip that can help you align yourself with opportunities and increase your chances of success - Lastly, I'm excited to share some updates about my much-anticipated birth story. Stay tuned for details on when and how you can access!Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Feeling lonely as a Female Entrepreneur? Check out The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindFeeling overwhelmed with your Marketing & Online Lead Generation? Learn about Marketing Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingRank on Page # 1 of Google with Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Ent

In this episode, Kelsey delves into the topic of self-sabotage in business.She highlights 3 common ways entrepreneurs may unknowingly hold themselves back and provides actionable advice on overcoming these challenges.Tune in to uncover valuable strategies for breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns and unlocking your full business potential.Episode quote: Overcoming Self-Sabotage: "She was stuck in a cycle of preparation and brainstorming and writing down ideas, but there was no action or result from it."— Kelsey [00:25:19 → 00:25:30]00:00 Recognizing and addressing self-sabotage in business.03:43 Identifying self-sabotage in business and overcoming it.09:37 Believe 110% in your product for success.12:39 Belief in product crucial for business success.14:12 Avoid constant launches; focus on improvement.19:15 Entrepreneurs need support and guidance for success.20:50 Investing in masterminds for business growth.25:19 Overcame self-sabotage, launched successful program, offered helpConnect With Kelsey |https:

Welcome back to Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and it's our first episode of Season 13. This year is a special one for me—not only have we just wrapped up an incredible 2023, but it's also the start of a profoundly personal new chapter. My husband and I welcomed baby Frederick into the world on Christmas day!In this episode, we're recapping some of the professional growth I had in 2023 and also chatting about personal insights around creating my "vivid vision / painted picture", my word of the year and early musings from navigating the entrepreneur life as a working mama!Join our event in Puslinch, Ontario on April 19th 2024. It is a free event for established female business owners. It's a day to connect, share, and support each other in our business journeys. DM me on Instagram for a ticket!Brian Scudamore Article: How I Daydreamed My Way To A $200M Business: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianscudamore/2018/05/22/how-i-daydreamed-my-way-to-a-200m-business/Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl

Hey Visionaries - it's time for another instalment of the Visionary Mama Series!In today's solo episode, I am doing a fun (& impromptu) Ask Me Anything Episode!From unusual pregnancy symptoms to maintaining an active lifestyle, and even pondering motherhood's impact on my ambition—we're getting personal.Discover how I'm handling maternity leave while ensuring my business thrives, and join me in celebrating the big and small moments pre-baby arrival.Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply for 1:1 Coaching |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/visionary-marketing-coachingEnroll ASAP in Everyday SEO™ |https://kelseyreidl.lpages.co/seo/ Visionary Mama: Fresh Content About Pregnancy, Fertility & Entering Motherhood | https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mama  

Marketing is vital to the success of any business, because it's how you connect, communicate and ensure that customers feel comfortable spending their hard earned money with you. In this episode, Kelsey makes her Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2024!Including:1. The Importance of Adapting to Social Media Trends- The evolution of social media into publishing platforms- How algorithms favor in platform content creation- Example of using Instagram for broadcasts instead of redirecting viewers elsewhere2. The Need for Genuine Social Interaction on Social Media Platforms- The shift from social media as simply a marketing tool to a platform for genuine interactions- The unpredictability and constant changes in social media algorithms- The emphasis on generating good, engaging content over gaming the system3. The Significance of the Founders Health in Marketing Your Business- The increasing popularity of topics like biohacking and morning routines4. Importance of Clear Positioning and Effective Communication-

This week I am sitting down with Brandon Fong, and I am being interviewed on his podcast called Beyond Curious!This conversation comes full circle from last week (I interviewed Brandon on Episode #315 of Visionary Life) and today I reveal the story behind my Justin Bieber "visionary" moment and its subsequent impact on my life's path. I also take you along the journey from working my dream job for one of Canada's Top health food companies (Vega) in my 20's to the harsh news of being let go from this job and forging my own path!Brandon and I discuss:My passion for conducting experiments (especially as it relates to Marketing)The importance of personal energy tracking in order to boost performance and to operate as a high level entrepreneurThe story about my last mountain biking race and how I surprised myselfThe power of constraints in my personal life and in making business decisions.Time Stamps:02:22 Justin Bieber's influence16:09 The origin story of my business!27:30 Finding magic in life's constraints34:46

Brandon Fong: Where do I even begin with this incredible human!?He has the biggest heart, a true gift for connecting people together and creating meaningful gatherings, and a curious explorer of life.I met Brandon inside of a virtual mastermind, but a year later I flew to Park City Utah to meet him in person at a retreat he created for visionary entrepreneurs.I genuinely enjoy my conversations with Brandon, whether they’re recorded or not, and today I get to share one of them with you.We're talking about…How he got into entrepreneurship, His start in the restaurant industry and in network marketing,And how he found his purpose for creating a more deeply connected worldThe Ikea Effect & MORE!And what's really fun too is that I also recorded an episode for Brandon's podcast, the Beyond Curious Podcast, where Brandon is on a mission each week to create a more deeply connected world by catalyzing curiosity. He has high energy and the largest heart, and honestly I don’t know why you WOULDN’T want to have someo

Welcome back to another episode of Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Maxine Cunningham. In this episode, Maxine generously allows us to pick her brain (she's the founder of Pick My Brain - see what I did ther?) as she shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth. Max opens up about...Her experience starting her career as an Investment Banker, becoming an Economist and eventually quitting to become an Entrepreneur (even though she had no idea how that would look!)She highlights the importance of relationships and the value of self-development and creating a Year On (aka Year Off) where you build your OWN curriculum!She challenges listeners to evaluate the true worth of their time, both in terms of how they spend it working and how they spend it on personal growth. She emphasizes the need to break away from careers that are not aligned with our values. Maxine also shares all about her business baby which is valued at 15 MILLION DOLLARS!

Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer! Melanie Marisol is a business astrologer for Small Business Owners to Medium Enterprise CEOs, Legacy Builders and Change Makers.She provides a fusion of applied modern astrology, numerology, and strategic soul searching to lead business leaders to uncover deeper spiritual meaning to their thriving businesses.In this episode, we talk about...How to tap into your intuition and connect with your gut feelings for business decision makingHow to use astrology to make decisions and plan your futureSigns that you might want to hire a business astrologer?How does astrology help us become more efficient with marketing strategy ?Mercury retrograde, full moons, new moons and birth charts (what do they all mean)& more!She believes that nothing is more uninspiring than showing up day after day with no larger purpose behind the pursuit of a multi-million or even billion dollar business!Melanie guides business owners and leaders to use the

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to set up your Black Friday Campaign this year? Don’t worry - I can help! I’ve been a marketing consultant for the past 8 years (and working in corporate marketing before that) so it’s certainly not my first Black Friday Rodeo ;)Save your seat: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/2rna8469vvd0 Join me for my one-time only, 90-minute virtual Masterclass where I’m teaching The Breakthrough Black Friday Blueprint™. It will give you the latest strategies to make BANK and have a FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH this Black Friday. Join 9 other like minded professionals (this is a small online group training) who are striving for huge success with their Black Friday campaigns, too. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to launch a successful BF campaign this year, and for years to come!Save your spot inside of The Breakthrough Black Friday Blueprint™ (10 spots only) masterclass & shatter your 2023 sales goals.Only 9 spots left at the time of recording this: https://app.mo

Are you mama or mama-to-be looking to navigate fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood while also chasing your entrepreneurial dreams?Do you want to get a behind-the-scenes look into my journey of pregnancy and preparing to take maternity leave as a self-employed entrepreneur?Look no further!In The Visionary Mama series I'm here to bring you the realness of what's going on as I enter this brand new season - from conception to postpartum and beyond.Tune in as I share bi-weekly content (emails, podcasts and Instagram Channel) with you! Thanks for being here.Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mamaJoin the Instagram Broadcast Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbZziUr8XXTj6MIz/

In this episode we're talking about Riding the Wave of Success and How Kove Ocean Foods is Making Waves in the Natural Food Industry.Kove is developing delicious foods made with the world's most sustainable crop... SEAWEED.Travis, Koreann and Susan had always toyed with the idea of starting their own business. They bounced around various concepts, trying to find the perfect fit. Then, by chance, an opportunity aligned with their expertise in the natural product industry. It was a perfect match, embodying their passion and values. Though they experienced some doubts and uncertainty, they ultimately decided to take the leap with Desiree (the original founder).Tune in to hear all about the life changing journey of deciding to team up, and build out Kove!p.s.Did you know that Seaweed is a regenerative powerhouse for the planet. Grown in the ocean, there is no demand on resources like land or fresh water - no need to cut down any trees and no need to water seaweed! Find out more about Kove: https://koveocean.com/T

Last Friday, a group of inspiring men and women came together to work on completing their online courses. I co-hosted this full day event with Emily Elliot in beautiful Guelph, Ontario!It was an amazing evening full of brainstorming, extracting our courses, eating delicious food, engaging in meaningful conversations, and sharing lots of laughter with other entrepreneurs who just 'get it'. Whether it was struggles with picking technology for our courses or simply trying to make sense out how to prepare an online course curriculum -we shared it all! In this episode, I do a full recap of what went down at the event: the highlights, successes, lessons learned, tips for improvement going forward…you know -the good bad and ugly from our course completion event last week!To join our next one, head to https://www.kelseyreidl.com/occ.Everyday SEO:SEO is a key driver of growth and success in today's competitive online landscape. To put it simply, a good SEO strategy helps people find you on the internet. At present, Se