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Welcome to The Boldly Courageous Podcast My name is Melissa Martin, I’m a business & embodiment coach and creator of the Boldly Courageous community. Just like you I’ve walked through some dark seasons in life. I know what it’s like to start over and write a new story. This podcast is here to activate you. To show you what’s possible when you embody your power and walk with courage & fear in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. Each week you will hear authentic conversations with thought leaders & visionaries as we dive deep into topics such as spirituality, business, money, relationships, sexuality and more so that you can fully embody your Boldly Courageous self. Are you ready? Let’s drop in.
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Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! How are you? No really...how ARE you?
How often do we get asked this question and not fully answer it with the honest truth? Today on the podcast I’m sharing some insights into the breakthroughs that often come on the other side of a breakdown. So if you’re in a place right now where you’re feeling tested, I hope this episode gives you some hope and perspective.
In this episode you will learn:
- When we think we have nothing left to give is where we find an extra gear
- That Transitional labor is the most intense and also the shortest
- Why transitions can feel so challenging
- How to refocus your energy to stabilize yourself in uncertain times
- Rock bottom moments can be the greatest gift
- How easy it is to judge ourselves as a failure when we are in the breakdown
- That gratitude can be our greatest tool for transformation
- That clarity comes on the other side of a breakdown
- How to prepare for the next big challenge that will inevitably come
- The tools that help us navigate the challenges in a more powerful way
- That your message is your message
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! My guest today is Jennifer Chaves, founder of Babes In Business which is an in-person and virtual community to network with a purpose and make connections that matter. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a tribe of like-minded people or how to start your big dream before you’re ready this episode will inspire you to do both.
In this episode you will learn:
- How Babes In Business is curating an experiential networking party for women across the country
- That sometimes seeing what you don’t like can inspire you to create something brand new
- The importance of starting messy and working your way through the scary actions
- What the keys to putting on a successful networking event are
- How to build an engaged community online
- Why it’s important to be relatable and authentic when growing a community
- How to create an on-line event that feels just as fun as an in-person event
- How you can get involved with the Babes In Business community
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Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Today I’m sharing an experience I had recently with an Instagram reel that went viral with over 8M views and a 30K+ increase in my follower count. Is a bigger social media following actually better?
In this episode you will learn:
- Why my Instagram reel went viral with over 8M views
- How my follower count went from 80% women to now 70% men
- That bigger is not always better when it comes to your business, your team or your social media
- The value of person to person connection
- Why we all must continue to do our own work to heal and grow
- How this new audience is calling me into a higher level of service
- What to do when someone leaves a rude or disrespectful comment on your instagram
- The importance of keeping your frequency in alignment even when you are tested
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Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast and Happy International Women’s Day!!
Today on the show I have a woman who knows a thing or two about being resilient, following your dreams and what it truly means to be an advocate for women. Brittany Burnham is a powerful woman through and through and this episode will give you a glimpse into what it takes to be a female leader in today’s world.
In this episode you will learn:
- How Brittany had to navigate the shut down of her fitness facility in Upstate NY in 2020
- That struggles in life are speedbumps not a stop sign
- Brittany’s tips on how to find a supportive tribe of women
- What being a powerful woman means
- The importance of communication in a relationship especially when you are an alpha female
- Her experiences with bullying and how she’s overcome it
- The power in being different
- Her new podcast that just launched called The PWR Podcast
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Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Enroll in the Ignite Society Membership
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Earlier this week I hosted a free webinar called Ignite Your Brand which is all about attraction marketing, gaining clarity on your brand and how to create a deeper connection on line with your dream customers.
In this episode you will learn:
- The two styles of marketing your business
- What attraction marketing is and why it’s an important part of your brand strategy
- How to gain clarity on what makes you unique in the marketplace
- The importance of owning your quirks
- Why you must be willing to be vulnerable if you want to create connection
- 3 steps to creating a deeper connection with your audience on social media
- How to make your dream customer feel like the hero in their own story
- A simple strategy for creating a lot of content
- Why telling a consistent story is so important
- The Ignite Society Membership and how to enroll
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Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Register for the Branding Masterclass on Monday 3/1 at 8pm EST by texting the word “masterclass” to 617-206-3966
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! You’re going to want a notebook and pen for this episode. My guests Aisha Marshall & Des Dickerson, co-founders of Creative Label bring so much value. Whether you are a new entrepreneur, network marketer or want to just stand out more on social media this episode will provide the insights, vision and strategy to do so.
In this episode you will learn:
- What it means to have a founders mindset in your life and your business
- Why investing back into your business is essential for long term growth
- How to let go of control in order to recruit and hire people that are smarter than you
- That you must delegate early on when building your brand in order to avoid burnout
- To write down the vision for your organization along with core values and goals.
- Why different points of view are healthy for a team culture and innovation
- How to focus on the one thing that will create the most momentum for business growth
- To understand your customer’s journey and what happens after they buy from you
- The different aspect of a brand and how your customers experience you on-line and in business
- Steps to creating a cohesive brand on social media
- The two books every entrepreneur needs to have for success
- What is text message marketing and why it matters now in this digital age
- That Creative Label is hiring and how to work with them
- About a free masterclass on how to create a stand out brand on social media
Book References:
Traction by Gino Wickman
Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller
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Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Text me the word MASTERCLASS to (617)206-3966 for all the deets on the masterclass for this Monday 3/01.
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Today I’m sharing with you 8 steps you can take to build a million dollar business. These are the exact steps I took to build a million dollar business in Network Marketing, and these fundamental steps can help you too no matter what industry you are in.
In this episode you will learn:
- All the mistakes I made when I started building my business
- That being more like your upline and less like you will never create success
- The importance of being authentic in your business
- How to get clear on your vision and core values
- Why taking inventory of your strengths and weaknesses is essential to growth
- That authenticity will always win
- The importance of serving your team customers when it comes to generating long term wealth
- Why boundaries matter if you want to earn more income
- That investing in your business is essential to long term revenue growth
- What the Ignite Society Membership is and why it was created
- How you can enroll in the Ignite Society Membership
- About the free masterclass happening
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Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast and today I have Kelly Kussman, founder of Cayla Gray on the show. I have been seeing the beautiful Cayla Gray products all over my Instagram feed lately and once I heard the story behind the brand I knew I had to have Kelly on the show. This episode is one part business, one part inspiration and all parts wisdom.
In this episode you will learn:
- What it takes to build a business while working full time in the corporate world
- Why knowing your strengths and outsourcing your weaknesses is essential in business
- That your life-long passion can become a thriving business when you just go for it
- That there will never be a perfect time to start following your dreams
- That life too short to not go after what you want in life
- About Kelly’s near-death experience and infant loss
- How to get support when you’re navigating through loss
- Why it’s important to to seek out mentors when you’re building a business
- The power of asking for what you want
- That scents have the power to spark an emotion or memory
- What makes the Cayla Gray product line special
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Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! Earlier this week I posted a question box on my Instagram and got some pretty cool questions. I thought it would be fun to answer those questions on my podcast. What do you think: should I make this a regular part of the show?
In this episode you will learn:
- Why I kept my ex-husband’s last name
- My views on astrology and how I’ve used in more recently in my life
- Why I chose to move to Atlanta
- The power of starting before you’re ready
- The importance of gratitude for everything you have
- How my transition to living in Georgia is going
- My thoughts on coffee
- How to go after what you want in life
- That you will always care what people think no matter what
- Steps to hold yourself accountable when you feel scared
- A special masterclass I’m hosting on March 1st
- What I wish existed when I was building my network marketing business
- The evolution of the Ignite Society Community
Episodes Mentioned Today:
Astrology, Astromapping and finding home with Danielle Mercurio
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Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast!! My guest today is Johnny Elsasser who just so happens to be married to one of my dearest friends. Johnny is on a mission to help men step into and embrace their masculinity from a safe, healed and healthy perspective. In this episode we dive into what exactly healthy masculine energy is and how women can hold space for the men in our lives.
In this episode you will learn:
- How competitiveness can create turmoil in a relationship
- The difference between healthy and wounded masculine
- What it means to be an alpha male
- False perceptions of masculinity
- How pop culture skews the view on men and masculinity
- The art of listening and receiving
- How to talk about sex with your partner
- How to create an intentional space for connection
- Tips on how to invite your male partner into a conversation
- His experience with tantric sex with his wife
- The importance of community for men to feel safe
- His Wild Man Experience
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