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Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs podcast with host Sandra Smith helps women Solopreneurs create freedom and income doing what they love by providing tools and resources in a simple way that works. Every episode delivers powerfully useful steps to help you overcome challenges and build your personal strength. Whether it's managing time, handling stress, becoming empowered, or finding fulfillment — she covers it all. As a Solopreneur herself, Sandra knows the value of learning…
Episodes
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Work You're Avoiding Is the Way Forward
Hi, Solo Star! One of the biggest misconceptions about growing a solo business is believing your biggest obstacle is the market, your strategy, or even your…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhen Exhaustion Becomes Your Business Strategy
Hi, Solo Star! Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that if we're exhausted, we must be working hard enough. But there comes a point when…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Moment That Changes Everything
Hi, Solo Star! There comes a point in your solo business where you're no longer struggling because you "don't know what to do". You're struggling because…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Thinking That Stops Solo Growth
Hi Solo Star! Sometimes the biggest thing holding back your solo business isn't your strategy, your marketing, or your lack of time. It's the way you're…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Small Things You're Avoiding Matter Most
Hi Solo Star! Sometimes it's not the big goals keeping you stuck, but it's the little things you keep putting off. Those small, everyday tasks can quietly chip…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursKnowing Isn't Enough
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I know what I need to do," but then somehow...you still don't do it? If you've been wondering why you keep learning…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursMomentum Starts Small
Hi Solo Star! Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend weeks—or even months—getting ready to start something? You keep telling yourself you'll begin once…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhen You Feel Disconnected
What if the overwhelm you're feeling isn't because you're doing business wrong, but because you've become disconnected from yourself while trying to keep…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursYour Inner Critic Has Never Paid Your Bills
Hi, Solo Star! What if one of the loudest voices in your business has absolutely no qualifications to be giving you advice? If your inner critic has been…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy Chasing the Money Can Make You Feel More Stuck
Hi, Solo Star! Have you ever looked at another business, another niche, or another opportunity and thought, "Maybe I'd be happier—and finally make money—if I…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Way You Treat Yourself Is Keeping You Overwhelmed
Hi, Solo Star! What if the reason you keep feeling overwhelmed isn't your workload, your business, or even your schedule? What if it's the way you've learned…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursStop Trying to Prove Yourself
Hi, Solo Star! One of the hardest parts of building a solo business isn't creating the product, it's believing in it when other people don't seem to. When you…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Small Things Keeping You Stuck
Hi, Solo Star! Feeling stuck is one of the biggest frustrations I hear from women solopreneurs. You want to move forward, you know you're capable of more, but…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Trap of Chasing Your One Extraordinary Thing
Hi, Solo Star! Have you ever felt like your business isn't enough because you're convinced you're supposed to create one extraordinary thing? Maybe you're…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhen Your Solo Business No Longer Fits
Have you ever looked at the business you worked so hard to build and quietly wondered, "Why doesn't this feel right anymore?" That's a difficult question…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy You Don't Sound Like Yourself
Have you ever walked away from a conversation, podcast recording, sales call, or social media video thinking, "That didn't sound like me"? You knew what you…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursOne Broken Pattern Can Change Your Life
Hi, Solo Star! Have you ever stopped and wondered if you're repeating the same emotional or behavioral patterns without even realizing it? The hardest part…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursA Question You Keep Asking Yourself
Hi, Solo Star! If I had to guess the one question that quietly follows most women solopreneurs throughout their day, it's this: "What should I focus on right…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursI'm Missing Something Important
Have you ever looked at an opportunity, an idea, or even your own future and immediately thought, "I'm not ready for that"? Maybe you couldn't explain why, but…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursTwo Things Happening at the Same Time
Have you ever noticed that sometimes you can make a decision instantly, while other times you get stuck analyzing something simple for days? The tension is…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Double-Edged Sword
Hi, Solo Star! Have you ever noticed that the very thing you're best at can also be the thing that causes you the most frustration? Sometimes our greatest…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursHit Your Start Plan in the Middle
Hi, Solo Star. Have you ever delayed launching something because you didn't have all the details figured out yet? Or maybe you've done the opposite—jumped in…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhen Feeling Good Feels Bad
Hi Solo Star! Have you ever noticed that when something good happens in your business or life, you struggle to fully enjoy it? Maybe you immediately look for…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursComparing Yourself to Others Isn't Always the Real Problem
Hi Solo Star! One of the hardest things about being online every day is feeling like everyone else is further ahead than you. They're making more money…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs4 Sure Ways to Move Forward in Your Solo Business
Hi Solo Star! If you work for yourself, you know what it's like to do everything by yourself. I know what's that like, and most – if not all – solopreneurs…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs3 Block to Sales as a Solopreneur
Hi Solo Star! It's true. We all want to grow our solo business, we believe in what we do, we want to make a difference, and be successful, but there's seems to…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy We Might Be Giving Up Too Soon
Hi Solo Star! Are you someone who gives up too soon? And, here's what I mean by that. Do you avoid doing something, then finally do it, then can't wait for…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs5 Things to Focus on to Make Money
Hi Solo Stars! Some of you make money easily. Others of you struggle to make money. And, if you're in the "I struggle to make money" camp, you are not alone…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursDon't Allow Fear to Stop You
Hi Solo Star! Two things about most solopreneurs: First, they struggle – to some degree – with fear. That can be fear of failure, and for some, it can be fear…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursSome Simple Ways to Save Time
Hi Solo Star! Saving time is an art form, and I believe we all have our own way of working, and one time-saver might work for me, but that doesn't mean it…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Signs You Don't Trust Yourself
I'm hoping I can make today's chat quick, and easy to understand, and, I want to begin by asking you this question, "Do you trust yourself?" Here's the link to…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy Struggle Can Keep Us Stuck
I wish I wasn't so passionate, informed, and knowledgeable about today's topic, but I am. And, today's topic is about struggle. That's inner struggle, mental…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs4 Deeply Personal Reasons We Procrastinate
Hello Solo Star! There was a time that I struggled with procrastination. And, it wasn't until I got past that period, and started completing my projects on…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursTop Books For Your Solo Success
Hi Solo Star! I love the book I'm reading right now. And, actually, this is the second time I'm reading it because it has helped me solve some really big…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursMake Habits Your Best Friend
Habits can be your best friend, or they can be your worst enemy. When they're your friend, you walk daily, you clean up your office at the end of the day, you…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs3 Ugly Negative Beliefs That Reinforced My Struggle
Hi Solo Star! For some unknown reason, I connected being my own boss with being nothing but a struggle. I mean everything. I made everything a struggle. And, I…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs8 Signs You're Farther Along in Your Solo Business than You Realize
Hi Solo Star! One thing I know for sure is that sometimes our progress as a solopreneur can be subtle, and it's not always reflected in immediate financial…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs5 Lessons I Learned From Working Way Too Much
Hey there, Solo Star! There is a real ebb and flow to progress, and when you have the time and the persistence to figure out what that ebb and flow is for you…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursThe Power Behind This One Sentence
Welcome, Solo Star. Have you ever felt kind of a weird feeling when you're about to try something new? Maybe it's launching that offer, showing up consistently…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs3 Things You Should Know About Confidence and Self-Esteem
Hey there, Solo Star. Today's topic might hit closer to home than you expect. I want to talk about confidence and self-esteem—not in the morning-affirmation…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy Doing Small Stuff on Your Own Hurts the Big Picture for Success
Today, we're talking about something that seems harmless on the surface but is quietly draining your energy, your focus, and your potential—doing all the small…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs5 Top Tips to Make It as a Woman Solopreneur
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Do you have a deep desire to do your own thing, have freedom and time to do what you want? Are you excited…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy Survival Mode Keeps You Stuck
Hey there, beautiful solopreneurs. Today, we're digging into something so many women silently struggle with: Survival Mode. You know what I'm talking…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursYour Relationship with Money Matters
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work or how much you earn, money still feels heavy? Like it's always just out of reach—or worse, a problem…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhat Tears Down Your Confidence
Often, us women solopreneurs get in a negative loop, and one that's really hard to break. So, the is: you know you need to make a decision, you instantly feel…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursSigns You're Having a Breakthrough
I really freaked out the other day when I realized that I was in the middle of some sort of meltdown, and it went on for a couple of days. After it was over, I…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursHow the Fear of Being Hurt Can Hold You Back
If you're ever found yourself holding back because you don't want to feel pain, disappointment, or rejection, this episode is for you. We're going to explore…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy You Feel Bad After Doing Something Wonderful
Something that's been really bothering me lately is this idea that we can feel let down after we finally do what it is we want to do. This has happened to me…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhat to Do if You Lack Support as a Solopreneur
Not having someone to turn to when you're a solopreneur can really hurt sometimes. So, I thought I'd offer some advice if you're in this boat, and, a few ideas…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy Growth Isn't Easy
Today, let's talk about why growth isn't easy. So, if you're someone who's really wondering why you feel like you're walking in mud, not sleeping at night…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs6 Tricky Challenges That Happen Daily for Solopreneurs
I've been a solopreneur forever. By this I mean, I think, act, and process like someone who must do their own thing, have the freedom to think and act as they…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursJust Admit It
I love the title for today's episode. To me, it says it all. "Just Admit It" is what I would want to say to you if I was doing a live conference, and during…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy You're Caught in the Worry Cycle
Some of us think, some of us worry, and some of us keep obsessing. You probably know what I mean. You need to accomplish something, and you're not sure where…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursHow to Keep Putting Your Work Out There When No One Is Noticing You
You know what's hard? It's hard to work every day, and feel like no one is noticing you. You might be posting on social media, or doing videos on YouTube, or…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs3 Ways to Elevate Your Presence Online
Every day you put stuff out, you write an article, record a podcast episode, coach a client, or post on social media about an upcoming conference you're…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs4 Ways to Honor Your Solo Life
I'm pretty excited about this one, but I've got to tell you that today's episode is not about your being authentic, or doing success on your own terms, or your…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs3 Reasons Why Habits Are Hard to Break and What to Do About It
I've looked over my eating, my exercise, the amount of time I work, all of that. And, after looking it over, I realized that for me, I'm pretty good with my…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs4 Key Reasons Why Self-Acceptance Is Important
I always feel sort of pushy when I keep harping on about the importance of acceptance, rather self-acceptance. In our world as a solopreneur you must know who…
Growth Made Easier for Women Solopreneurs7 Sneaky Pressures Causing Solo Burnout
Every time I hit a wall. Every time I become depleted. Every time I get totally burnout, after it's over, I'll end up say the same thing. I'll say, "Well, I'll…
Growth Made Easier for Women SolopreneursWhy You're Not Meeting Your Solo Goals
I am a solopreneur, and I work exclusively with women solopreneurs, so I know what working for yourself – and working from home – is really like. So, this…