Do we expand our skills by learning or by doing? How do you identify what falls inside our expertise and where we have growth options? And - what if we're experts in something that we just don't love anymore? Entrepreneurship is a constant dance of learning and unlearning - all while declaring ourselves worthy of attention and trust. How can we show up ethically and enthusiastically?

This week, Annie P. is joined by ethical marketing expert Rachel Kurzyp. Rachel has a profound message for all small business owners - no one can "ethics" for you, and no one can "self-care" for you either. Rachel and Annie discuss validation, haters, leadership, and more before jumping into the opulent, dramatic world of The OC. What can we learn about success from teens who have had everything handed to them? Let's find out!

What's Inside:
0:00 - Intro & Theme
01:39 - Main Interview with Rachel
41:41 - The OC Tie-in
57:19 - Final Thought & Homework

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Rachel through her website and Instagram.
Don't forget to check out her podcast, The Rachel Kurzyp Show!

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Even the most mundane entrepreneurial workdays can feel like epic, near-impossible tests sometimes. We have so many details to keep track of, tasks to complete, shiny objects to avoid - and it seems like the bigger our hearts are, the shakier our boundaries become. How can we give ourselves the best chance of success?

In this week's tender and hilarious episode, Steven Hyatt, The Accountability Wizard, offers two key ingredients of lasting success: energy management and companionship! He dismantles the myth of multitasking, illuminates the philosophy of Flow and how to achieve more of it, and keeps Annie P. laughing. Then, they embark on a journey through their mutual favorite film trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (as perfected by Peter Jackson). He's a Gandalf, she's a Pippin, and together, this episode is unforgettable.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

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Where does persuasion stop and manipulation begin? How can your community prosper without turning into a cult-like monster? And does your content have to be laugh-out-loud entertaining? We'll answer these questions and more in this jam-packed episode. (One could even say it slays.)

This week, Annie P. sits down with the brilliant and ever-charming Johnny Ball. Johnny is a persuasion expert, speaking coach, and the host of Speaking Influence. He also firmly believes Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the best show in the history of TV. Together, they unpack that bold claim, clarify the steps to persuade and empower simultaneously, and provide tips on surviving "Cancel Culture" and finding a wider audience.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Johnny through his website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
And don't forget to check out his podcast, Speaking Influence!

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

Do I really have to make reels - and if so, do they have to be so performative and goofy? How frequently do I really need to reach out to my mailing list - and how often am I allowed to be "salesy" before they unsubscribe? With every social media and marketing platform imaginable, how do we know what strategies are right for us?

This week, Annie P. hurls these questions and many more at marketing super-genius, Elizabeth Ruth. Elizabeth shares tip after golden tip for putting yourself out there with passion and purpose before unpacking the magical "Power of Three" and the witchy sensation, Charmed.  

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Elizabeth through her website,TikTok, and LinkedIn! 

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

By trying to speak to everyone, we actually speak to no one. Kinda like high school, huh? When we tried to fit in with everybody, we wound up sitting alone. This week Annie P. is joined by copywriting and funnel genius, Breanna Gunn. Although they absolutely would have been besties in grade school, Brea and Annie swear by the power of being polarizing. How else can you expect your "just right" folks to find you?

Packed with pop culture references (from Alice in Wonderland to Carol Channing to Moana to Wicked and beyond), Brea and Annie explore how to deeply connect with the people you want to help transform - and who to leave behind -  before diving into the glorious/horrible microcosm that is Mean Girls. It's like... totally fetch.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

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Join her five-day challenge right here.

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

Do you lie awake and drive yourself crazy wondering what to do about your email list? Whether you pelt your audience with too much information, forget to message them at all, or are completely baffled by your open rates - this episode is for you.

This week, Annie P. sits down with Liz Wilcox - email queen, low-ticket product success story, and walking 90s encyclopedia. Together, they look into how easy it is to over-complicate your whole business (let alone your email campaigns), how to stay top of mind, and what inspiration all of us can draw from Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, and the boys of *NSYNC.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

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

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If you are timid about putting yourself out there, this is a must-listen! So many small business owners crave and fear publicity simultaneously. Does getting some well-deserved attention have to be so overwhelming? Heck no!

This week, Annie P. sits down with Jill Lublin - international speaker, author, and all-around lovely person. Jill first provides comfort for the hiccups and hesitations surrounding PR and media. Then, she serves up some truly fabulous cross-promo ideas before sharing her love of the high school dramedy phenomenon, Glee.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Jill through her website, LinkedIn, and Facebook page.

Grab your copy of her free Publicity Action Guide at http://PublicityCrashCourse.com/freegift.

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

What's more important - the plan or the action? When is a rock-solid strategy essential and when is it just a distraction? And how can we rise up against the constant looming threats of perfectionism, procrastination, and doubt?

This week, Annie P. is joined by her longtime coach, collaborator & champion, Coach Jennie. She specializes in helping impatiently ambitious people figure out how to stop squandering their potential so they can get on with the business of changing the world. Together, they define critical terms like "Infocrack" and "Hilda fits" before diving into the entrepreneurial efforts of Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, and Breaking Bad.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Coach Jennie through her website, Instagram and YouTube.
And don't forget to check out her fabulous book, Hilda.

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

"Hustle is out, alignment is in." That's art-teacher-turned-entrepreneur Lauren Saunders' motto. How are you showing up in your business every day? How will the next, more evolved, more successful version of yourself respond differently? What stale behaviors are knocking you out of flow?

This week, Annie P. Ruggles and Lauren Saunders take a deep-dive into identity - exploring how our self-perception, action, and vision combine to create our outcomes - before tying it all into Neo's journey through The Matrix.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

Connect with Lauren through her website and Instagram.
Be sure to listen, review, and share her podcast, The Aligned Entrepreneur.

Check out these fabulous Etsy finds fans of The Matrix, 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.

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Launching a business takes gumption and a dream. Sustaining that business? Well, that requires patience, tenacity, support, and a rock-solid plan. How can we take our profitability seriously without killing what's shiny?

On this raucous episode, Annie P. is joined by the utterly hilarious Mel McSherry, a coach, author, prioritization expert, and fellow Ravenclaw.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode loads of contains colorful language

Special note: As we mention in the episode, author JK Rowling's blatant transphobia is profoundly damaging. Unsure why? Please check out this breakdown from last month's Glamour Magazine and this open letter, written by Daniel Radcliffe, for The Trevor Project. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider making a donation while you are there.

Connect with Mel through the free resources on her website and Instagram.

Check out these marvelous Dumbledore's Army tributes, each made and sold by independent artists on Etsy.

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

Most small business owners I know would rather have a root canal than dig into their financial information. Why is money - even our own money - so intimidating?

This week, Kate Grayson, Money Coach and Founder of Beyond Money, joins Annie P. to take the sting out of facing your finances, and to explore how depictions of the middle class may skew our definitions of success.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

Connect with Kate through her website and Instagram.

Check out these fabulous Gossip Girl-inspired Etsy finds, 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