Lady BizWiz: Recent Episodes
Amy Shippy and Rebekah McLeod
Business mentor Amy Shippy informs and inspires entrepreneurs looking to take their idea from concept to market. Hosted by songwriter and author, Rebekah McLeod, Lady Biz Wiz is all about equipping women with business fundamentals and emotional fortitude who are in the launch phase or who may be stuck trying to take their business to the next level.
In this episode, Emra Smith, founder and CEO of the International School of Story and owner of Abode Studios in Savannah, GA, talks about blending your purpose with your business for maximum social impact. Emra is a passionate advocate for impacting communities with hope through the power of story.
For more information on Emra Smith, her books and her nonprofit, got to http://internationalschoolofstory.org.
In this episode, Emra Smith, founder and CEO of the International School of Story and owner of Abode Studios in Savannah, GA, talks about blending your purpose with your business for maximum social impact. Emra is a passionate advocate for impacting communities with hope through the power of story.
For more information on Emra Smith, her books and her nonprofit, got to http://internationalschoolofstory.org.
How do you stop the cycle of doing the same things over and over and getting the same negative result? When you need to make changes in your business, how do you bring your employees along with you in the process? In this episode, Amy Shippy tackles the tough topic of change...how we recognize the need for it, how we address it with our team and how we often find the need to change within ourselves as we navigate the process.
How do you stop the cycle of doing the same things over and over and getting the same negative result? When you need to make changes in your business, how do you bring your employees along with you in the process? In this episode, Amy Shippy tackles the tough topic of change...how we recognize the need for it, how we address it with our team and how we often find the need to change within ourselves as we navigate the process.
Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts and behaviors? Do you have trouble saying no? Are you aware of the gifts you possess and how to leverage them in the workplace? In this episode, we talk with Victoria Baylor about how to gain clarity on how to achieve our goals by focusing on our mindset and examining beliefs we have about ourselves.
For more information on Victoria Baylor's coaching services, visit her online at www.victoriabaylor.com.
Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts and behaviors? Do you beat yourself up when you make a mistake? Are you aware of the gifts you possess and how to leverage them in the workplace? In this episode, we talk with Victoria Baylor about how to gain clarity on how to achieve our goals by focusing on our mindset and examining beliefs we have about ourselves.
For more information on the coaching services Victoria Baylor offers, visit her online at www.victoriabaylor.com.
What do you do when faced with a new challenge? Do you shrink back or do you "fake it till you make it?" In this episode, Amy Shippy explains how important it is to do those things that make you afraid, while also putting in place people around you who will believe in you as you go through the learning curve of acquiring new skills.
What do you do when faced with a new challenge? Do you shrink back or do you "fake it till you make it?" In this episode, Amy Shippy explains how important it is to do those things that make you afraid, while also putting in place people around you who will believe in you as you go through the learning curve of acquiring new skills.
Could you use more joy in your life? Do you find yourself plagued with negative emotions because you're trying to juggle so many roles and responsibilities? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and saying "no"?
Join Lady BizWiz co-host, Rebekah McLeod, as she talks with Life Coach, Amy Capello, who found her purpose in helping others reclaim their joy. Amy is the owner of Pure Joy Life Coaching; she has an incredible story and shares the secrets she has discovered in finding and maintaining a joyful outlook, despite difficult circumstances.
To learn more about the services Amy offers, go to www.purejoylifecoaching.com.
Could you use more joy in your life? Do you find yourself plagued with negative emotions because you're trying to juggle so many roles and responsibilities? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and saying "no"?
Join Lady BizWiz co-host, Rebekah McLeod, as she talks with Life Coach, Amy Capello, who found her purpose in helping others reclaim their joy. Amy is the owner of Pure Joy Life Coaching; she has an incredible story and shares the secrets she has discovered in finding and maintaining a joyful outlook, despite difficult circumstances.
To learn more about the services Amy offers, go to www.purejoylifecoaching.com.
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In this episode, Amy answers three great questions that were asked after a recent talk at a Women in Business networking lunch. They are questions common to every business owner - How do you handle stress? When do you know it's the right time to hire help and what kind of person should you look for? How do you handle self-doubt and the creeping perfectionism that steals your joy?
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In this episode, Amy answers three great questions that were asked after a recent talk at a Women in Business networking lunch. They are questions common to every business owner - How do you handle stress? When do you know it's the right time to hire help and what kind of person should you look for? How do you handle self-doubt and the creeping perfectionism that steals your joy?
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In this second part of a two-part episode, our guest is Whitney Lam Gilliard, founder and CEO of Gilliard and Company, a nonprofit that provides services and programs to end homelessness for young adults in foster care. Whitney has an incredible story, having spent much of her young life in the foster care system herself. She is a dynamic personality and a passionate advocate for meeting the needs of some of our most vulnerable youth.
If you want to be inspired to reject the victim mentality and instead fight to give others the very things you were deprived of, this is a must-listen!
For more information on Whitney and her nonprofit, G&Co, go to www.gilliardandcompany.org
Also find Whitney on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GilliardandCompany
and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilliardandcompany/
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In this episode, our guest is Whitney Lam Gilliard, founder and CEO of Gilliard and Company, a nonprofit that provides services and programs to end homelessness for young adults in foster care. Whitney has an incredible story, having spent much of her young life in the foster care system herself. She is a dynamic personality and a passionate advocate for meeting the needs of some of our most vulnerable youth.
If you want to be inspired to reject the victim mentality and instead fight to give others the very things you were deprived of, this is a must-listen!
For more information on Whitney and her nonprofit, G&Co, go to www.gilliardandcompany.org
Also find Whitney on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GilliardandCompany
and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilliardandcompany/
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Do you feel like you're all alone in your business? Do you struggle to reach out for help when you need it? In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about how entrepreneurship can be a lonely experience and why it's so important to build a support team both personally and professionally.
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In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about organizing systems in your business. Being intentional about planning for growth, setting expectations for employees, and building a culture that empowers people rather than stifling them through micromanaging are topics covered in the great conversation. If you are looking to create sustainable systems in your business and manage your employees well, this is the episode for you!
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In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about organizing systems in your business. Being intentional about planning for growth, setting expectations for employees, and building a culture that empowers people rather than stifling them through micromanaging are topics covered in the great conversation. If you are looking to create sustainable systems in your business and manage your employees well, this is the episode for you!
Is fear, perfectionism or passivity keeping you from taking risks? Are you afraid of failure? In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about lessons she has learned from failure and how it is necessary in business (and in life) to learn how to handle failure in a productive, healthy way.
Is fear, perfectionism or passivity keeping you from taking risks? Are you afraid of failure? In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about lessons she has learned from failure and how it is necessary in business (and in life) to learn how to handle failure in a productive, healthy way.
Do you struggle with finding content for your social media platforms? Are you feeling discouraged with the numbers of views and likes you get from your business pages? Liesl Webber is a social media expert, coach and public speaker who helps her clients tell their stories online in real and relatable ways. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is feeling stale in their social media engagement. Get ready to take notes!
Resources by Liesl:
👉Instagram -
https://instagram.com/aspire_social?utm_medium=copy_link
https://instagram.com/pinksparrowsocial?utm_medium=copy_link
👉TikTok
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB4nrxo/
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB4GAyJ/mm
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB4Gk3f/
Do you struggle with finding content for your social media platforms? Are you feeling discouraged with the numbers of views and likes you get from your business pages? Liesl Webber is a social media expert, coach and public speaker who helps her clients tell their stories online in real and relatable ways. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is feeling stale in their social media engagement. Get ready to take notes!
Resources by Liesl:
👉Instagram -
https://instagram.com/aspire_social?utm_medium=copy_link
https://instagram.com/pinksparrowsocial?utm_medium=copy_link
👉TikTok
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB4nrxo/
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB4GAyJ/mm
https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB4Gk3f/
Do you find it difficult to trust others when delegating tasks? Do you feel threatened when you see someone else being more successful than yourself in business? How do you encourage the strengths you see in others and, more importantly, how do you treat them when they fail?
This is an important topic for anyone looking to grow their business!
Do you find it difficult to trust others when delegating tasks? Do you feel threatened when you see someone else being more successful than yourself in business? How do you encourage the strengths you see in others and, more importantly, how do you treat them when they fail?
This is an important topic for anyone looking to grow their business!
In this episode, Amy answers specific questions on marketing your brand on a budget. How do you create top-of-mind consciousness for your product or service? How can you take advantage of social media to market your business? How important are customer reviews? Learn how to create momentum in your business through a few simple (and cheap!) marketing strategies.
Notes: Consider dotcards.net for sharing your business information on the go!
In this episode, Amy answers specific questions on marketing your brand on a budget. How do you create top-of-mind consciousness for your product or service? How can you take advantage of social media to market your business? How important are customer reviews? Learn how to create momentum in your business through a few simple (and cheap!) marketing strategies.
What is a trademark? Is it even a big deal to think about paying for a trademark if you already own the .com, the business card and the Facebook page?
In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about the importance of starting your business out on the right foot with a trademark. She shares multiple examples from her own businesses where she overlooked the trademark and had to make major adjustments.
NOTES: If you are in need of a trademark attorney for more information, contact Kate Strain at The Strain Law Firm: kate@thestrainlawfirm.com, or call 912-963-1776
In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about her new business consulting product, which will be accessible for all small business owners. (For more information, go to www.ladybizwiz.com) and we also do a Hobby Lobby gift card giveaway based on Rebekah McLeod's writing piece, "The Truth About Hobby Lobby" (for more of Rebekah's work, go to www.rebekahmcleod.com). To purchase the book, The Secret Life of a Doctor's Wife, go here:
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-DoctorS-Wife-ebook/dp/B079652K42/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+secret+life+of+a+doctor%27s+wife&qid=1641593481&sr=8-2
Don't forget to purchase Amy Shippy's new book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lady-BizWiz-Quick-Launch-Guidebook-ebook/dp/B09NF5FC7H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P3DAQE61WIJY&keywords=Amy+Shippy+lady+bizwiz&qid=1641593597&sprefix=amy+shippy+lady+bi%2Caps%2C852&sr=8-1
Amy Shippy interviews Dr. Ian McLeod, a 25-year investor in the stock market, for some basic knowledge on the major indexes and how to start growing your money. He answers questions about timing, what knowledge you need to start, and how to hit the EASY button on stock picks.
Resources mentioned:
www.investopedia.com
www.banyanhill.com (follow Paul Mampilly)
In this final episode of 2021, Amy Shippy unravels five more common myths about owning a business.
Don't forget to pick up your copy of Amy's new book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lady-BizWiz-Quick-Launch-Guidebook-ebook/dp/B09NF5FC7H/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JDTZOWDHUVYU&keywords=Amy+shippy&qid=1640031111&sprefix=amy+shippy%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2
In this episode, Amy picks apart the first five of ten common myths of business ownership, including "Cheaper Products are Always Best," "Friends Make Great Business Partners," and others.
Don't forget to pick up your copy of Amy's new book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lady-BizWiz-Quick-Launch-Guidebook-ebook/dp/B09NF5FC7H/ref=sr_1_2?crid=JDTZOWDHUVYU&keywords=Amy+shippy&qid=1640031111&sprefix=amy+shippy%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2
Entrepreneurs are famous for having a thousand ideas at once. How do you know which idea is foundational and which ones can be back-burnered for later? In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about taking her own advice in building the Lady BizWiz brand, and we talk about the importance of executing one idea well.
Entrepreneurs are famous for having a thousand ideas at once. How do you know which idea is foundational and which ones can be back-burnered for later? In this episode, Amy Shippy talks about taking her own advice in building the Lady BizWiz brand, and we talk about the importance of executing one idea well.
This is our most raw and revealing conversation yet. How do you not give in to stress, self-doubt and overwhelm as the holidays draw closer? How do you self-reflect without spiraling or becoming paralyzed? What are the boundaries you need to put in place to manage your business and your life so that you don't stop the forward momentum?
Join Amy Shippy and Rebekah McLeod for this vulnerable exchange about the issues we really face as women entrepreneurs!
This is our most raw and revealing conversation yet. How do you not give in to stress, self-doubt and overwhelm as the holidays draw closer? How do you self-reflect without spiraling or becoming paralyzed? What are the boundaries you need to put in place to manage your business and your life so that you don't stop the forward momentum?
Join Amy Shippy and Rebekah McLeod for this vulnerable exchange about the issues we really face as women entrepreneurs!
In this episode, Amy and Rebekah synthesize the highlights from a recent retreat where most of the participants were transitioning from a hobby to a profitable business.
An expert panel that included Amy Shippy led the sessions which included topics such as trademark law, bookkeeping (and making the most out of business deductions), overcoming obstacles, wholesale strategies and social media marketing.
NOTES:
Marianne Ganem-Poppell is a marketing expert and social media guru:
www.savannahmastercalendar.com
Lane Huerta is a local Savannah designer who specialized in children's costumes:
www.lovelanedesigns.com
In this episode, Amy and Rebekah synthesize the highlights from a recent retreat where most of the participants were transitioning from a hobby to a profitable business.
An expert panel that included Amy Shippy led the sessions which included topics such as trademark law, bookkeeping (and making the most out of business deductions), overcoming obstacles, wholesale strategies and social media marketing.
NOTES:
Kate Strain is a trademark attorney in Savannah, GA, but she can accommodate out of state clients as well. Her number is 912-963-1776
Janel Varnadoe is EA and President of J&S Accounting and Tax Services. She has developed a wonderful program for those starting out in business called Bookkeep One-O-One. Check it out at www.bookkeep101.com and use the promo code OCTOBERBOO for a 15% off discount!
Where do you fall on the risk-taking scale? Are you someone who jumps out of airplanes for a thrill or is drinking coffee after 5pm living on the edge for you? In this episode, Amy Shippy unpacks the reasons why you don't have to be a skydiver to succeed at business, but you do have to be willing to take some calculated risks when starting your own business.
Join us as we dissect the sales process; finding the decision makers, building a rapport, and closing the deal. Regardless of whether you run a service or product-based business, there are some great nuggets in here for dealing with customers in a way that makes you stand out from the competition.
This is a recording of a live talk given by Amy Shippy on September 24th, 2021, at the Rotary Club of Savannah East. In it, Amy talks about the highs and lows of owning a business, and how to keep going when it feels like everything is falling apart. She also covers the importance of being open to opportunities and how to remain flexible and persistent when things don't go as planned.
Inspirational, entertaining and filled with nuggets of hard-earned wisdom, this talk will energize you for the next leg of your own small business development!
Amy Shippy talks about the importance of not "putting your eggs all in one basket" when it comes to monetizing your business. She explains her "spokes on the wheel" model of diversification and also touches on marketing and how to find what works for your business (and not go broke doing it!).
In this episode, Amy and Rebekah talk about the importance of being kind to yourself, having good boundaries in your relationships, and the value of rest and recovery for women who wear many hats in life. If you're feeling stretched in your pursuit of growing a business while juggling the demands of family, this is the podcast for you!
How do you know when it's the right time to expand the reach of your business? How do you avoid the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling their business? Join Amy Shippy and Rebekah McLeod as they discuss the ins and outs of the scaling concept.
What are the keys to growing a business through major obstacles? How do you find opportunities to replicate your success? How do we make the necessary adjustments and stay malleable through the process? Join Amy Shippy as she tells the final part of her story of growing her companies, Blue Poppy Designs and Lottiebelle's Candied Pecans, through the COVID pandemic.
This is the second part of a truly inspirational story of Amy Shippy's business growing in the middle of the COVID lockdowns. In this episode, we discuss why having a support team in place is so critical in moments of crisis. This story stands at the crossroads of human tenacity and Divine providence. You won't want to miss this one!
How do you keep moving forward in your business when major obstacles hit? How do you overcome the paralysis of fear and inaction, and where do you turn for encouragement to keep putting one foot in front of the other?
Listen in on this inspiring story of how Amy Shippy managed to sustain and even grow her business during the COVID pandemic.
Do you need help breaking down all the steps needed to launch your new business? Don't be overwhelmed...it's time to make decisions AND to realize they are not set in stone forever! Join Amy Shippy and Rebekah McLeod as they simplify the process of creating a name, a logo, a website and getting your legal documents in order!
How do you know when to reach out for help? How do we avoid the comparison trap and support one another in the ups and downs of building a business? Join us as we continue the conversation on surrounding ourselves with encouragers!
Do you have trouble asking for help? Do you feel like if you can't do it all you don't have what it takes to succeed in business? Join Amy and Rebekah as they discuss the ins and outs of building a team of encouragers who will inspire, strengthen and push you toward growth and forward progress.
Do you have a great idea for a business but aren't sure how to move forward with it? Are you in the process of honing your idea and are hitting obstacles? Join Amy Shippy and Rebekah McLeod as they encourage you to take that next step in launching your small business!