Podcasts by Pimp Your Brilliance

How To Plan A Productive Week (Rebroadcast) from 2021-06-02T11:06:41

Like you, I have a list of things that I would love to accomplish this year and a life that often feels like it’s bursting at the seams with all of the things lef...

113: What It's Like To Be A Creative Entrepreneur With ADHD from 2021-05-26T09:00

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to share a bit about my recent ADHD diagnosis. I initially mentioned being recently diagnosed on episode 109 w...

112: 3 Ways Help Boost The Visibility Of Your Creative Neighbors from 2021-05-19T09:00

Today I want to take a different spin on visibility. Most of the conversations on visibility center around boosting our own visibility but what about our creative...

111: How To Overcome Your Fear Of Being Visible Online from 2021-05-12T09:00

Is fear holding you back from showing up and being visible online?

If it is, I want to share a secret with you. When...

110: A Conversation About Visibility With Alisha Robertson&Christa David from 2021-05-05T09:00

For the next few episodes of the podcast, I'm focusing on the theme of 'getting visible'. 

Let's get visible! Visibl...

109: Lessons Learned After 12 Years Of Entrepreneurship from 2021-04-28T09:00

Today’s episode is pretty special because it was 12 years ago that I filed the articles of organization with...

108: Increase Your Business Income With A Value Pyramid from 2021-04-21T09:00

There are many schools of thought when it comes to pricing. 

Some creative entrepreneurs offer lower prices, while o...

107: The Most Common Pricing Mistakes Made By Creative Entrepreneurs from 2021-04-14T09:00

How much should I charge? Am I charging enough? Should I discount my price?

Pricing is a huge pain point for creativ...

106: 5 Money Mindset Shifts You Need To Make from 2021-04-07T09:00

Money is such a loaded topic because we all arrive into adulthood with different stories or views about what money and wealth mean. This opens the door to so many...

105: Sell More With Video Content With XayLi Barclay from 2021-03-24T09:00

We’ve been talking all month long about creating content that sells. The one element that we haven’t discussed is video, so I called on my video content queen Xay...

104: How To Use Content Pillars To Generate Endless Content Ideas from 2021-03-17T09:00

With all of the things you need to be doing in your business, trying to figure out what to write or post about probably isn’t a problem you feel excited about sol...

103: 5 Tips To Create Content That Sells from 2021-03-10T10:00

Likes and shares are cool, but sales are the real flex. Without sales, your business isn’t a business, it’s an expensive hobby.

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102: Diversify Your Content Strategy By Building A Content Cake from 2021-03-03T14:19:21

Are you still struggling to create an effective content strategy for your creative business? 

Most creative business...

101: Sales Funnels: The One Thing Stopping You From Getting Consistent Sales For Your Digital Products from 2021-02-24T10:00

In episode 99, I talked about why you need to launch your digital product versus go...

100: What's the right type of digital product for your audience? from 2021-02-17T10:00

In a few weeks, The Brilliance Lounge membership Listen

99: Why You Need To Launch Your Digital Product vs Going Straight To Passive Sales from 2021-02-10T10:00

When it comes to selling online, a question I get asked quite a bit is "whether or not launching my digital product is necessary"? While the concept of passive in...

98: You’re Doing It Wrong: 4 Mistakes You're Making When Creating Your Digital Product from 2021-02-03T02:55:03

Thinking about creating a digital product? Great, but first we need to talk.

While digital products are a nice addition to your offers and income streams, too many business owners are fum...

97: Listener Q&A - Marketing Online, Blocking Out The Gurus,&More from 2021-01-27T02:57:34

In this episode of Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m answering questions from the community about everything from how to market yourself online to my own business journey.

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96: New Year Message + Word Of The Year from 2021-01-13T17:01:41

It's a new year and I have a message for you. If you want to have a break-out year in your business, I think it comes down to one key thing... being loud. In this episode, I'm sharing what I wan...

9 Ways To Prepare Your Creative Business For The New Year (Rebroadcast) from 2020-12-03T14:03:25

Have you started to prepare your creative business for 2021 yet?

I've been thinking about how I can prepare my business for the new year in a way that feels manageable. Right now is the p...

95: 3 Things You Must Know Before Creating A Digital Product from 2020-11-18T14:52:42

Digital products are still one of the most versatile ways to make money with your creative business. You can create them for every niche online business and at a variety of price points.

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Simple Ways To Plan For A Productive&Stress-Free Holiday Season (Rebroadcast) from 2020-11-11T14:18:45

Let's face it, the holiday season can be rough. As a creative business owner, there's a lot of pressure to hustle through the holidays. But what if we took a different approach and intentionally...

94: 4 Systems Mistakes That You Don't Want To Make from 2020-11-04T11:00

Recently I've been talking about systems and why creating them is an important part of your digital business.

93: The 3 Questions That Will Help You Find An Idea To Monetize from 2020-10-28T10:00

When I tell people to #PimpYourBrilliance, it means to leverage your existing knowledge or skills to make money. Unfortunately,...

92: How To Prepare Your Business For Systems from 2020-10-21T10:00

Today I want to talk about how to prepare your business for systems.

It is no secret that I am a systems nerd. I love planning and organizing information. I'm always looking for ways to m...

91: 4 Email Sequences You Must Have For Your Creative Business from 2020-10-07T14:12:52

We are wrapping up the conversation about how to get better at email marketing. On Episode 89, I talked about the 4 elements of an effective lead magnet. On Episo...

90: 5 Types of Emails To Send To Your Subscribers from 2020-08-19T00:24:26

Your emails are an opportunity for your brand to build trust and show your expertise. This allows subscribers to get to know, like, and trust you more. Simply put people buy from people they lik...

89: The 4 Elements Of An Effective Lead Magnet from 2020-08-12T09:00

Email is not dead!

In fact, it’s still one of the best ways to build relationships with your audience and convert them to buyers.

Unfortunately, email marketing is one area that cr...

88: My 5 Favorite Books About Mindset from 2020-07-15T09:00

How's your mindset? If you strive to continue growing as a creative entrepreneur, you'll have to upgrade your belief system every time you reach a new level. Mind...

87: Your Personal Invitation To Join The Brilliance Lounge from 2020-07-01T15:29:06

Today is launch day! The doors to the Brilliance Lounge have reopened and I want to personally invite you to become a member. Listen

86: How to Create&Sell An Info Product Using Only Free Tools from 2020-06-24T09:00

It takes money to make money but that doesn't mean you can't get started for free. In this episode, I'm sharing free tools that you can use to create and sell your info products.

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85: 4 Myths That Are Holding You Back In Your Creative Business from 2020-06-17T12:35:22

We all have our BS (belief systems). Some of those thoughts and beliefs aren't helping us grow but instead, they are holding us back. More than ever we need leaders. We need people to step into ...

85: 4 Myths That Are Holding You Back In Your Creative Business from 2020-06-17T12:35:22

We all have our BS (belief systems). Some of those thoughts and beliefs aren't helping us grow but instead, they are holding us back. More than ever we need leaders. We need people to step into ...

84: Preparing For Your First Product Launch With Beth Anne Schwamberger from 2020-04-15T09:00

Today I’m chatting with Beth Anne Schwamberger of Brilliant Business Moms about how to prepare for your first product launch. She has launched everything from a p...

83: 5 Ways To Find Focus While Social Distancing from 2020-04-01T09:00

Today I want to address the huge elephant in the room, the COVID-19 pandemic aka the Rona. Over the past few weeks, it has completely turned everything upside dow...

82: Systems&Productivity For Solopreneurs With Auntee Rik from 2020-03-18T09:00

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Rikki - of AunteeRik.com about systems and productivity for solopreneurs. This is a topic that I come back to quite a bit be...

81: How I Paid Off $34k In Debt In 14 Months from 2020-03-04T10:00

Did you know that the average American household carries thousands of dollars in credit card debt?

Unfortunately, I ...

80: 4 Ways To Validate A Product Idea from 2020-02-19T10:00

So you have a great idea for a product. Amazing! You're bursting with excitement because you know this is going to be 'the thing' that helps your business take of...

79: The 9 Best Digital Products To Sell In 2020 from 2020-02-05T10:00

Digital product sales continue to gain popularity amongst creative entrepreneurs because there’s a lower barrier to entry and they’re easier to produce than physi...

78: 6 Must-Have Systems For Your Creative Business from 2020-01-15T10:00

Since the Pimp Your Productivity Challenge starts in a few days, I wanted to talk a bit more about exactly what a system is and why it is useful. In this episode,...

77: How To Have Your Best Year Ever from 2020-01-01T10:00

Are you feeling those New Year vibes yet? 

Show Notes - https://pimpyourbrilliance.com/77

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76: 9 Ways To Prepare Your Creative Business For The New Year from 2019-11-13T10:00

Have you started to prepare your creative business for 2020 yet?

Now that it’s November, I've been thinking about ho...

75: How To Craft Your Yearly Plan from 2019-10-30T10:00

I love sitting down to plan and with the year coming to a close so quickly, I thought now would be the perfect time to share a few ways to prepare for the new yea...

74: Real Talk- Your Plan Isn’t The Problem from 2019-10-02T09:00

Do you ever feel that no matter how well you plan you’re still making little progress in your creative business? It’s frustrating, isn’t it?! 

73: Building A Quirky Brand With Bryanda Law from 2019-09-18T09:00

Bryanda Law is the Founder & CEO of Quirktastic Listen

72: How To Pitch Yourself For Podcasts from 2019-09-04T15:33:39

Today I'm talking about how to pitch yourself for podcasts. I’ve been wanting to do this episode for months. I'm coming from the perspective of someone who both r...

71: Thoughts On Crafting A Life You Love With Amy Tan from 2019-08-21T09:00

Small business owner, proud mama, and hand lettering enthusiast, Amy Tan is the founder of Amy Tangerine, a brand fully committed to providing creatives with the ...

70: 4 Tips To Overcome Burnout In Your Creative Business from 2019-08-07T09:00

At some point, every creative has to deal with burnout. It's very common, especially amongst those of us wearing all the hats in pursuit of our passions and work that we love. What do you do whe...

69: Share Your Story And Self Publish A Book With Jennifer Vassel from 2019-07-17T09:00

Jennifer Vassel is the author and founder of “I Am Unique!” - a children’s book series and self-love brand aimed to inspire girls and women to rise above their in...

Revisting Maya Elious on Content, Boundaries And Making An Impact from 2019-07-10T09:00

In this rebroadcast, Monique sits down with personal branding strategist Maya Elious, to discuss content creation, the importance of setting boundaries and how she plans to impact 1,000 women. Listen

68: The Difference Between A Blog, A Brand, And A Business Model from 2019-07-03T09:00

One mistake that many creatives are making is thinking that their blog is their business model. I get plenty of emails from people asking about how to start a blog but very few ask me how to cre...

Systemize Your Creative Business With Jordan Gill from 2019-06-19T15:07:29

Want to be more efficient in your business? Well, you're in luck because this week I'm talking with Operations Consultant Jordan Gill. Jordan helps seasonal business owners (wedding planners, ta...

Learning The Art Of Money With Bari Tessler from 2019-06-12T17:19:28

Bari Tessler Linden, M.A., is a Financial Therapist, Mentor Coach, Mama-preneur, and the Founder of The A...

Organize Your Life To Make Time For Your Passion With Nache Snow from 2019-06-05T09:00

Nache’ Snow is a designer, maker, and podcaster. Through the years she’s sold her handmade goods via Etsy, Shopify, and at farmers markets (all while having a fulltime job). She also loves to bl...

Get Your Finances In Order With Iyanna Vaughn from 2019-05-29T09:00

Iyanna Vaughn is the owner & founder of the bookkeeping firm, Lovely Financials Group. She helps women-led empires make and manage their money to fund the lifestyle of their dreams. Running Love...

How To Know When It's Time To Pivot In Your Creative Biz from 2019-05-22T09:00

There comes a time in every creative business where things just don't seem to be working as well as they used to. It's during these times when you have to decide whether you lean in, pivot or qu...

Productivity For Busy Creatives With Lori Rochino from 2019-05-16T00:53:07

Lori Rochino stumbled upon podcasting two years ago and has been hooked since. She created Simply Designed Life Podcast for entrepreneurs who want to simplify their busy lives in order to make r...

3 Powerful Ways To Level Up Your Mindset from 2019-05-08T09:00

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your mindset? Mindset work is often overlooked but it's important whether you're running a creative business or just try...

Spring Clean Your Life&Biz Live From Craftcation from 2019-04-17T09:00

Today’s episode of Pimp Your Brilliance is extra special because it was partially recorded during a podcasting workshop that I taught at Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference. I asked for vo...

6 Steps To Get Your Goals Back On Track from 2019-04-03T09:00

Sometimes despite our best intentions, things just do not go as planned. We start the year super motivated but end up sidetracked or completely abandoning our pla...

Procrastination, Productivity&Organizing Your Time (Listener Q&A) from 2019-03-27T09:00

In this episode of Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m answering questions from the PYB community about procrastination, productivit...

Start A Handmade Business With Danielle Spurge from 2019-03-20T09:00

Danielle Spurge is a maker and craft business educator. Through her work at The Merriweather Council, she teaches creative people how to turn their crafty tendenc...

Ep. 55: What No One Tells You About Time Management from 2019-03-13T09:00

The most important lesson that I have learned about time management that no one tells you.

This always make...

Ep. 54: Create A Career You Love With Kimberly Cummings from 2019-03-06T10:00

How would you like to have a career that you love?

The idea of creating a career that you love isn’t far fe...

Ep. 53: Launch Your YouTube Channel With Xayli Barclay from 2019-02-27T10:00

This is part 4 of the Fear Less series.

Are you using video to grow your creative business? The majority of us are n...

Ep. 52: Launch Your Blog With Sarah Morgan from 2019-02-20T10:00

This is part 3 of the Fear Less series.

If I had a dollar for every time some told me that they wanted to start a bl...

Ep. 51: Plan and Host Your First Event With Siobhan Sudberry from 2019-02-13T10:00

This is part 2 of the Fear Less series.

Have you dreamed of hosting your own in-person workshops, classes, ...

Ep. 50: Ignite Your Speaking Career With Amber Wright from 2019-02-06T10:00

If you dream of speaking at events but you’re too afraid to get started, this episode was made for you. I have my biz bestie Amber Wright back on the show today. ...

Ep. 49: How To Plan Your Week from 2019-01-30T10:00

Like you, I have a list of things that I would love to accomplish this year and a life that often feels like it’s bursting at the seams with all of the things lef...

Ep. 48: The 4 Essential Parts Of A Goal Action Plan from 2019-01-23T10:00

Now that we’re officially several weeks into 2019, how are your goals looking? The shiny appeal of setting goals new goals against the clean slate of a new year i...

Ep. 47: How To Set S.M.A.R.T Goals The Right Way from 2019-01-09T10:00

Here we are at the start of 2019 and you know what's on everyone's mind? Goals!
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Ep. 46: 2018 In Review- The Highs, Lows&What’s Next from 2018-12-19T10:00

This is the final episode of 2018! I can’t believe we are staring down a shiny new year already.

I believe strongly ...

Ep. 45: How To Make Your Vision Board More Effective from 2018-12-12T10:00

Today we're talking about vision boards!

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Ep. 44: 3 Key Areas That You Need To Master To Achieve Your Goals Next Year from 2018-12-05T12:51:30

What kind of success are you dreaming about for next year? Maybe you’d like to finally launch that business or tackle a goal that has been on your someday list fo...

Ep. 43: Overcoming Creative Blocks And Art Licensing With Jeanetta Gonzales from 2018-11-28T10:00

Jeanetta Gonzales is a Los Angeles-based designer and artist. A lover of pattern, color, and design she works as a surface designer, graphic designer, and illustr...

Ep. 42: Simple Ways To Plan For A Productive&Stress-Free Holiday Season from 2018-11-14T18:00

Today I want to share a few simples ways to survive the holidays while still being productive and stress-free.

Let's...

Ep. 41: Live Your Best Life Through Human Design With Aycee Brown from 2018-11-07T10:00

Aycee Brown is a Human Design Expert, the founder of Goodnight Darling Co, as well as a life and business strategist who helps people thrive and find financial success based on their aura type. ...

Ep. 40: Become A More Confident Writer With Alexandra Franzen from 2018-10-31T10:00

Alexandra Franzen is a copywriter and writing coach, helping clients to develop podcasts, videos, websites, pitches, proposals, books, and other projects.

She writes an amazing news...

Ep. 39: My Creative Process- How I Created The Fear Guide from 2018-10-24T10:00

For the last handful of months, you may have heard me mention my short book Listen

Ep. 38: 4 Ways To Simplify Your Marketing with Kyla Roma from 2018-10-17T09:00

Kyla is a Canadian business coach and digital strategist who's worked behind the scenes in hundreds of businesses, from six-figure brands to one woman shops. She helps business owners make their...

Ep. 37: Finding Your Passion Through Tiny Actions from 2018-10-10T15:12:51

"Every big thing in life is done through a series of tiny actions." 

Today's episode is inspired by a conversation that I had with my mom about how to find your passion. If I had a dollar...

Ep. 36: 3 Key Ways To Improve Your Relationships In Business And In Life With Kate Kenfield from 2018-10-03T12:22:51

Kate Kenfield is a speaker, writer, and empathy educator based in Melbourne, Australia. Her workshops, talks, and writing seek to improve people’s emotional liter...

Ep. 35: What's On The Other Side Of Your Fear? from 2018-09-26T14:26:31

In this episode, I share my snorkeling story and how that parallels to the entrepreneurial journey. Often times we are so focus...

Ep. 34: Ask For More out of life with Kathlyn Hart from 2018-09-19T11:51:44

Kathlyn Hart is a salary negotiation coach and a motivational speaker who supports ambitious women to dream big, live boldly and earn more. Through her salary negotiation boot camp “Be Brave Get...

Ep. 33: How To Get Your Work Out To More People (Listener Q&A) from 2018-09-12T08:00

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, Monique & Amber answer their very first listener question!

Longtime Keep Chasing the Stars supporter and young adult author, Anastasia Bolinder asks: Listen

Ep. 32: 3 Ways To Gain Clarity Around What You Want With Siobhan Sudberry from 2018-09-05T08:00

Siobhan Sudberry is a Clarity Cultivator, founder of BeFree Project and host of the podcast Girl Be Free. She teaches women how to get unstuck, gain clarity and cultivate the life they desire on...

Ep. 31: 5 Signs You’re Ready To Hire A Coach from 2018-08-29T09:00

There comes a time in every creatives' journey when they need additional support and guidance. Is it time to hire a coach? In this episode, I share 5 signs that it might be time to hire a coach....

Ep. 30: 3 Steal-Worthy Habits That Will Support Your Business With Sarah Von Bargen from 2018-08-22T09:30

Sarah Von Bargen is the writer behind the clever and witty blog Yes and Yes, where she helps people put their money, time, and energy where their happiness is (instead of wasting it on throw pil...

Ep. 29: 3 Key Components Of Asking For What You Want With Cyndie Spiegel from 2018-08-15T09:00

CYNDIE SPIEGEL is a Brooklyn-based small business consultant, coach, and TEDx speaker. She is also the founder of The Collective (of Us), a small business acceler...

Ep. 28: Logging Off To Create - 5 Signs You're In Need Of A Social Media Detox from 2018-08-08T09:30

I used to be a die-hard "You need social media to run an online business" person but lately, I'm over it. I've found myself trying to prove that you don't need social media as much as you think ...

6 Ways To Finish The Year Strong (Rebroadcast) from 2018-07-25T12:56:19

My grandma has this saying about September. She says, "If you let September catch you without a plan, then you might as well get ready to start saying "Happy New Year" in two weeks."

I to...

Leaving The Safety Net Of Your Salary To Pursue Art With Christa David Myers (Rebroadcast) from 2018-07-18T11:31:12

Christa David is a mixed media artist fusing the mediums of painting, collage, and assemblage to discuss themes of faith, power, politics, and identity. In September 2016, after years of “making...

Creativity, Crafting and Authenticity with Twinkie Chan (Rebroadcast) from 2018-07-11T09:30

Twinkie Chan is an online personality, Youtuber and crochet designer. She is best known for her cute food-themed crochet accessories like cupcake scarves, hamburger mitts, and hot dog purses.  Listen

Finding Success Without Expectation With Amber Kemp-Gerstel (Rebroadcast) from 2018-07-04T12:37:30

An interview with Amber Kemp-Gerstel of Damask Love. We discuss how she transitioned her passion project into her full-time gig.

Amber is very candid and shares openly about her first pai...

Ep. 27: Better Content Creation - Part 4 - 7 Ways To Repurpose&Remix Your Content from 2018-06-27T15:32

This is part 4 of the Better Content Creation series. So far we've discussed the anatomy of great content, how t...

Ep. 26: Better Content Creation - Part 3 - 2 Simple Ways To Streamline Your Content Creation from 2018-06-20T09:00

Welcome to Part 3 of the Better Content series. Today, I want to talk about how to create your content ideas in a consistent and streamlined manner. Because what good is it to have a bunch of co...

Ep. 25: Better Content Creation - Part 2 - How To Brainstorm Content Ideas The Easy Way from 2018-06-13T10:00

Welcome to Part 2 of the better Content series. Today I want to talk about how you generate stellar content ideas that attract the right people and make you look like an expert.

Coming up...

Ep. 24: Better Content Creation - Part 1 - The Anatomy of Great Content from 2018-06-06T02:53:04

It’s no longer enough to create a piece of content and hit publish. Your content needs to be great! Great content encourages your audience to share it, subscribe to your list, register for your ...

How To Get Started With A New Idea (Rebroadcast) from 2018-05-23T02:10:01

It can be both exciting and scary to have a new idea, but too many people get stuck before they get started. This is such a bummer.

The world needs to experience your amazing ideas. In th...

Ep. 23 Creating Better Video Content With Andrea Corson from 2018-05-16T14:32:38

Are you trying to get started using video for your brand? On today's episode, I chat with video expert, Andrea Corson, founder of Video Pop and she shared her 8 step process for video creation.<...

Ep. 22: 5 Lessons I Learned During My First Year Of Podcasting from 2018-05-09T11:00

Cue the confetti because today we are celebrating. It's my pod-versary! It's crazy that it has been a whole year already! Today, I'...

Podcasting: The Good, Bad And Overwhelming (Rebroadcast) from 2018-05-02T02:27:31

Thinking of starting a podcast? Here's an honest look at what is required including a peek behind the scenes at the equipment, software, and processes that I use to run my show. (original broadc...

Ep. 21: Bootstrapping, Blogging&Business With Meg Keene from 2018-04-25T02:33:30

Meg Keene is the Founder and Editor-in-chief of A Practical Wedding, which started as a Blogspot account on her kitchen table ten years ago, and is now the top independently held wedding publica...

Minisode 19: How To Start A Business When Money Is Tight from 2018-04-18T10:04:08

What do you do when you have an idea that can be really impactful but you don’t have the funds to invest in it? This is a dilemma that I can relate to because I’v...

Ep. 20: Stickers, Community And Connection With Maureen (Mo) Vázquez from 2018-04-11T10:36:57

Maureen (Mo) Vázquez is a designer, a mom to four, a child of the 80s, and a life-long sticker lover. In 2014, after a career in design and corporate brand manage...

Minisode #18: Unproductive Habits That Are Keeping Your Stuck And Stagnant from 2018-04-04T12:25:56

Are your habits and mindset getting in your way? Are they stopping you from moving forward with an idea? In this episode, I share 5 unproductive habits that are keeping you stuck, stagnant and n...

Minisode #18: Unproductive Habits That Are Keeping Your Stuck And Stagnant from 2018-04-04T12:25:56

Are your habits and mindset getting in your way? Are they stopping you from moving forward with an idea? In this episode, I share 5 unproductive habits that are keeping you stuck, stagnant and n...

Ep. 19: Doing Business Your Way With Arsha Jones from 2018-03-28T10:07:40

Arsha Jones is a creative soul with a penchant for marketing, sales, pop culture, technology, and social media. Her website, BrandBuildLaunch.com is where she end...

Minisode #17: 5 Ways To Master Your Schedule from 2018-03-21T08:19:21

When I poll the Keep Chasing the Stars community about issues they’re currently struggling with, overwhelmingly the answer is lack of time. I get it. There is no ...

Ep. 18: Managing Multiple Brands And Yourself With Kyshira Moffett from 2018-03-14T08:00

Have you ever thought about launching multiple brands? Well this week’s guest, Kyshira Moffett is the founder of the KSM Group, This Is Her Movement, and Life of ...

Minisode #16: How To Show Up For Yourself When You’re Surrounded By Awesome People from 2018-03-07T09:00

Today's episode is inspired by my recent trip to Palm Springs, Ca to attend Alt ...

Ep. 17: Making The Transition And Finding Your Voice With Amber Wright from 2018-02-21T09:00

Ever thought about quitting your job to pursue running your side hustle full time? Well this week’s guest Amber Wright of TalktoAmber.com has recently made the tr...

Minisode #15: How to Set Your Vision For The Year Ahead from 2018-02-14T09:00

Have you set your vision for this year? So many people have a difficult time finding their mojo at the beginning of a new year.  You’re coming down from the high ...

Ep. 16: Content, Boundaries and Making An Impact With Maya Elious from 2018-02-07T09:00

If you’re struggling to connect with your community than this week’s episode is perfect for you. I’m chatting with personal branding strategist Maya Elious. Maya ...

Ep. 15: Being Resourceful With Monique Malcolm from 2017-11-29T13:02:38

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’ve invited my friend Amber Wright on to the show to interview me. After twenty-eight episodes, I felt this was the perfect wa...

Minisode #14: Finding Success By Your Own Definition from 2017-11-22T13:48:52

In this week’s minisode, I’m answering a listener question. Taryn asks, “At what point in your business journey did you st...

Ep. 14: Becoming A Social Entrepreneur With Felecia Hatcher from 2017-11-15T11:00

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Felecia Hatcher of Code Fever Miami and Black Tech Week. Felecia Hatcher is a White House Award-winning entre...

Minisode #13: How To Overcome Idea Overwhelm from 2017-11-08T10:00

In this week’s minisode, I’m answering a listener question. Telara asks, “When you have so many creative ideas, how do you...

Ep. 13: Creating Your Own Opportunity With Ed Roth from 2017-11-01T16:48:08

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Brooklyn-based graphic designer Ed Roth of Stencil1. Stencil1 sells Ed's iconic line of stencil's and modern DIY tools. He has spent 13 years...

Minisode #12: 5 Reasons Why You Need the Visionary Journal from 2017-10-25T08:00

This week’s minisode is all about my passion project the Listen

Ep. 12: Growing A Business On A Small Budget With Lindsay White from 2017-10-18T08:00

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Lindsay White of Lot 801. Lot801 is a children's brand for the curious littles and mums who love practical st...

Minisode #11: The Dos and Donts of Creative Collaborations from 2017-10-04T10:00

Today we’re talking all about creative collaborations. A common struggle amongst creative entrepreneurs is trying to gain visibility and grow their brands in an i...

Ep. 11: Blogging Best Practices With Tamara Floyd from 2017-09-27T08:00

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Tamara Floyd an award-winning blogger and part-time superhero. Tamara started her blog, Natural Hair Rules.co...

Minisode #10: 4 Ways to Master Your Side Hustle from 2017-09-20T08:00

In a recent listener survey, I asked: What’s one thing that you’re struggling with in your creative business? Overwhelmingly the answers the revolved around strug...

Ep. 10: Pivoting to Build A Better Business with Jess Peterson from 2017-09-13T08:00

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Jess Peterson. Jess is the CEO & Creative Producer of Listen

Minisode #9: The Nuts And Bolts Of Making A Physical Product from 2017-09-05T20:54:18

Have you ever wondered how to develop an idea into a physical product? How to find a manufacturer for your idea? What are minimum order quantities? How to get fun...

Book Club: You Are A Badass At Making Money By Jen Sincero from 2017-08-30T14:57:56

This is the inaugural episode of the Brilliant Bitches Book Club with my co-hosts Siobhan of Be Free Project and Christa of Christa David Art. In this episode, we are discussing Jen Sincero’s la...

Ep. 9: Leaving The Safety Net Of Your Salary To Pursue Art With Christa David Myers from 2017-08-30T08:00

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with public health researcher turned painter Christa David. Christa is a mixed media artist fusing the mediums of ...

Minisode #8: 6 Ways To Finish The Year Strong from 2017-08-23T08:00

My grandma has this saying about September. She says, "If you let September catch you without a plan, then you might as well get ready to start saying "Happy New Year" in two weeks."

I to...

Ep. 8: The Power Of Visual Content With XayLi Barclay from 2017-08-16T08:00

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with visual coach and influencer XayLi Barclay. If you aren’t familiar with XayLi, she teaches aspiring Infopreneu...

Minisode #7: 3 Ways To Silence The Chorus Of Fear from 2017-08-09T08:00

I wanted to title this episode 'How to silence the chorus of fear once and for all' but the truth is you are always going to have fear pop up when you're chasing ...

Ep. 7: The Realities Of Running A Product Based Business With Casey Sibley from 2017-08-02T08:00

On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Casey Sibley of Casey D. Sibley Art + Design. If you aren’t familiar with Casey’s work, she designs textiles for home go...

Minisode #6: How to Create A New Routine In 7 Steps from 2017-07-26T08:00

One issue that comes up quite often when I’m talking to other creatives is creating and maintaining a routine. Everyone recognizes the value of having a routine b...

Ep. 6: Taking The Leap and Fighting The Fear With Alisha Robertson from 2017-07-19T08:00

On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Alisha Robertson of TheAlishaNicole.com. What started out as a conversation about becoming an author through self-publis...

Minisode #5: How to Re-evaluate Your Goals If You Aren't achieving Them from 2017-07-12T08:00

Chances are if you aren't making progress towards your goals or you're feeling discouraged after working hard towards them it's time to re-evaluate. There's a lot...

Ep. 5: Creating And Rocking A Niche Brand With Anthony Bencomo from 2017-07-05T08:00

This week’s podcast guest is a personal friend and fellow UCF alumni (#GoKnights). We met years ago through my now defunct clothing line, Antisparkle Apparel. Ant...

Minisode #4: 9 Tips For Rocking It At A Conference from 2017-06-28T12:04:09

There comes a time in every creative's life where she starts thinking about attending a conference. Meeting sponsors and other brilliant creatives face to face is an important step towards growi...

Ep. 4: Self-Care Over Everything With Tara Jefferson from 2017-06-21T08:00

This week we're talking about self-care and subscription boxes. Those two things don't necessarily sound like they go together but Tara Jefferson has merged them into a thriving community of wom...

Minisode #3: Podcasting- The Good, Bad and Overwhelming from 2017-06-14T16:25:21

In today's not so minisode, I share what I've learned so far about podcasting. Launching and running a stand out podcast show takes a lot of w...

Ep. 3: Creativity, Crafting and Authenticity with Twinkie Chan from 2017-06-07T08:00

An interview with crochet designer and online personality Twinkie Chan. She designs and crochets fun, food-themed accessories like cupcake scarves, hamburger mitts, and hot dog purses. Twinkie’s...

Minisode #2: How To Get Started With A New Idea from 2017-05-31T08:00

It can be both exciting and scary to have a new idea but many people get stuck before they get started. This is such a bummer because I know you have a fantastic idea that the world needs to exp...

Ep. 2: Building A Quirky Brand with Jacque Amadi from 2017-05-24T08:00

An interview with Jacque Amadi of Adorned By Chi. We discuss how she has created a brand for 'Misfits and Magical Girls' all centere...

Minisode #1: Getting Things Done When You Work Full Time from 2017-05-17T11:56:25

Let’s be real. You have goals and dreams that exist outside of your job. Between adult responsibilities and family commitments, how do you get stuff done when your peak productivity hours happen...

Ep.1: Finding Success Without Expectation with Amber Kemp-Gerstel from 2017-05-10T16:00

An interview with Amber Kemp-Gerstel of Damask Love. We discuss how she transitioned her passion project into her full-time gig.

Amber is very candid and shares openly about her first pai...

Ep. 0: Welcome + Introduction from 2017-05-06T14:34:17

What does it mean to Pimp Your Brilliance? What is this show about? 

Answers to those burning questions in this episode.