Are you stuck on the "rollercoaster of inconsistent income?" We all know entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint, but it can feel extra cumbersome when we're stuck in a marketing rut, drowning in admin tasks, or struggling to close new deals. How can we maintain momentum when times are good, and shake things up when they go stale again?

This week, Annie P. is joined by award-winning entrepreneurship coach, TEDx speaker, and all-around powerhouse, Bri Seeley. Bri has a twofold challenge for listeners: 1. go bold already, and 2. focus on revenue. She breaks down why and how to do this (and accidentally brainstorms like 4 books in the process) before diving into a puddle of fangirling with Annie. What can we all learn from the living legend, tenacious talent, and larger-than-life moxie of The Rocket Man himself, Sir Elton Hercules John?

What's Inside:
0:00 - Intro & Theme
2:27 - Main Interview with Bri
33:24 - Elton John Tie-in
51:24 - Final Thought & Homework

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Bri through her website and Instagram.
Don't forget to check out her podcast, Success Becomes Me.

This episode joins the fabulous Legitimate Divas playlist, featuring business lessons from Cher, Lady Gaga, and more. Find them all at https://lnns.co/-NvLcgxPZT4.

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LAST CHANCE: In other thrilling news, Annie P. Ruggles has been nominated for Best Business Coach of 2022. If this show brightens your week or lightens your load, please vote for Annie at https://thebestofsmallbusinessawards.com/ between now and 12/9/22. ***

Is your definition of success truly your own or has it been cobbled together from other peoples' mandates and expectations? Are you more likely to succeed if you show up fully and frantically every day or if you slow down and act deliberately? And how can you bounce back after major life changes, both voluntary and unexpected?

This week, Annie P. is joined by the brave and bold Jessica Butts. Jessica is an expert in personality types, potential, and self-motivation. She recently relocated to Maui to focus on "healing her hustle," and empowering other burned-out women to do the same. The episode is jam-packed with hard-won truths and belly laughs before discussing what listeners can learn from recently liberated pop princess, Kesha.

What's Inside:
0:00 - Intro & Theme
01:44 - Main Interview with Jessica
33:15 - Kesha tie-in
50:37 - Final Thought & Homework

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Jessica through her website andfree personality assessment.
Don't forget to check out her podcast, Front Seat Life!

This episode is part of the Legitimate Divas playlist, also including Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Cher, and Megan Thee Stallion episodes.

Craving connection, co-working, and a way to enjoy your time on LinkedIn? Join our free community, The Legitimati, and do your weekly homework with us! It's also the perfect way to rub elbows with our fabulous guests.

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

How are you showing up in your business? How about online? Is your brand a true representation of your brilliance? Are you amplifying the best parts of your message with confidence and charm? If not, why not?

This week, Annie is joined by international branding expert and speaking coach, Suz Chadwick. Both 2nd-generation professional speakers, they share their secrets for standing out in noisy, crowded markets before tying it all to the phenomenon known as Lady Gaga. 

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

Connect with Suz through her website and Instagram.
Please be sure to listen, review, and share her podcast, Brand Builder's Lab.

Check out these fabulous Etsy finds Lady Gaga Super-fans, each made and sold by independent artists.

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

Business is about risk - yet so many entrepreneurs cling to what is comfortable. The entrepreneurial mindset requires a lot of unlearning - of rules, standards, and restrictions. How can we push past hesitation and into innovation?

This week, the utterly sensational Rhonda Glynn joins Annie to talk about her own path into entrepreneurship, to explore how femininity can fuel authenticity, and to draw parallels to unapologetic rap queen Megan Thee Stallion.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

Connect with Rhonda through her website and LinkedIN.

Check out these fabulous Etsy finds for Megan Thee Stallion fans, each made and sold by independent artists.

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

How much of you is too much? We hear about authenticity, transparency, and uniqueness all the dang time. But, what does it really feel like to show up as 100% you? Is resilience a prerequisite or is it earned? And, how do we get past the fear of being judged?

This week's guest, Dre Valenzuela (aka The Cussing Coach) is no stranger to showing up bravely and boldly. From her language to her no-nonsense coaching style, Dre has crafted a brand all her own and made it profitable in under a year- during a pandemic! She and Annie P. discuss their own struggles with visibility and "toning it down" and draw inspiration from the unapologetic Queen of the Flute, Lizzo.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language - no seriously. F-Bombs abound.

Connect with Dre through her Instagram.

Check out these fabulous Etsy finds for Lizzo fans, each made and sold by independent artists.

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

Tell most small business owners you work in sales and they look at you like you have three heads - and that stigma extends to the very act of selling in heart-centered small businesses. We don't want to cheapen our clients' experience or put a price on our gifts - so we market and market and market forever until we ultimately burnout or die.

This week, Annie P. Ruggles is joined by the fabulous Katrina Summers. Although they serve different clients in wildly different sales environments, their hearts align perfectly in the truth that selling is truly a gateway to serving. Packed with warmth, heart, and practical takeaways, Katrina and Annie prove that big hearts can lead to big profits before pulling lessons out of Cher's music and film legacy.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Katrina through her website and Instagram.

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you. 

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com