Abundance Bound: Recent Episodes
Miata Edoga + Kristine Oller
Are you a smart, ambitious, creative person who is tired of spending too much of your time and energy chasing money (or running away from it)? Wondering how to handle the emotional rollercoaster of having an influx of cash and then a dry spell? Wishing you had a more harmonious and stable relationship with money so you could rely on it being there to support your goals and dreams?
If so, the Abundance Bound podcast is for you.
Abundance is not about the amount of money you have, it’s about the quality of the relationship that you have with your money. And no matter where you’re at right now, you can decide to become someone who is bound TO abundance – someone who is committed to having a healthier and more compassionate relationship with your money, and you can decide to become someone who is bound TOWARDS abundance – someone who stepping into a more expansive financial future. Join coaches Miata Edoga and Kristine Oller twice each month for insightful conversations and inspiring stories of financial transformations.
Miata is the founder of the Abundance Bound Financial Education Company and Kristine is the developer and coach of the Creating Cashflow Program (which lives inside Miata's signature membership – the Financial Empowerment Program). Learn more at AbundanceBound.com/financial-empowerment.
Kristine welcomes guest Elena Bell who shares how she drastically reduced her expenses and saved her house. But this isn't a conversation about budgets and spreadsheets, this is a conversation about what it means to completely recalibrate your financial identity in order to move your money ship in a brand new direction. Elena is a licensed clinical social worker who was doing a lot of stuff right – she owned her home, she had excellent credit, fully employed, paying all her bills and then, one day, one letter in the mail turned her world upside down. Keep listening and you'll hear her story unfold in four phases. First, she entered a Pain Cycle Phase – where she reached out for help. Second, she entered a Power Cycle Phase – where she gained some knowledge. Third, she entered a Maintenance Phase – where she consistently made better choices. And then she entered a Phase of Thriving – where she is now building wealth. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine offer some counterintuitive perspectives on what balance – in any area of one's life – actually looks and feels like. Miata maintains that the way you define "balance" impacts your level of self-criticism, and Kristine explains why she considers balancing one's life to be an active state, not a static goal. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Sarah joining who shares her emotional journey across the threshold of a milestone birthday... which, as a result of her bravery, included a significant expansion in her financial life.
After spending most of her 20's and 30's as an actress and a playwright in New York, Sarah made a complete lifestyle and career pivot and, is now a seasoned digital strategist and political campaign manager. As her 40th birthday approached and her financial ambitions grew, she realized that some of her habits, thoughts and parts her identity were no longer serving her very well. So, despite some initial fear and resistance, she decided to summon her courage, get some quality guidance, and step into full ownership of the value she brings to the marketplace. Sarah turned stocks into a side biz AND she increased her annual salary by $28,000. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine discuss their definitions of resiliency and their interpretations of what the concept of "the obstacle is the way" actually means. Miata analyzes one of her biggest moments of financial resiliency (repaying $80,000 of credit card debt) and Kristine notes the difference between self-sufficiency and resilience (and why exhibiting resilience attracts people to want to help you). Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Courtney Shane who shares her inspirational story of shifting from someone with a "starving artist" mentality to someone who lifted herself up and into a six-figure support job that provides her with a new sense of financial and creative freedom.
And she most definitely is creative; she's an actor, dancer, voice over artist, clown (as in: trained by Cirque du Soleil), producer, director, content creator... and now, coder. Her financial transformation started with some odds definitely stacked against her and her husband. Not only did they have to learn how to have a more empowered relationship with money and put some new habits and structures in place, but they also had to unlearn their old – and distinctly different – money stories. Because even though Courtney quadrupling her annual income was a positive shift in their lives, it was something they each had to adjust to. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine chat about how creating intentionally healthy partnerships can increase your abundance – because partners are the ones who help you stretch, encourage you to stretch, and point out when you are resisting stretching. Miata shares the origin story of one of her oldest partnerships (and why she remembers it to this day!) and Kristine explores the distinctions between a partner and a guide. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Liza Fernandez who shares the candid story of the moment the "Cinderella bubble" that she had been living in popped and she was confronted with the harsh truth of her financial situation.
For Liza, an actress who grew up in Australia, making her way to New York and then to Los Angeles was a dream come true. And although she had been relying on the kindness of a few Prince Charmings throughout her life, this is the tale of how she became her own hero and saved herself. No matter how painful some of the lessons were, she committed to learning how to stand on her own two feet and learning how to show up as a mature and equal partner in a relationship (even when her income was much less than his). In just a few years, Liza did a full financial 180 – transforming her relationships with herself, her partner, and her money. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine compare their own (and very different) relationships with play and they each share stories they had to unwind from in order to incorporate more joyful recreation into their schedules. Can you generate wealth without play? Yes. Can you experience "success" without play? Certainly. Can you create the texture of a truly abundant life without play? Glad you asked... Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Ruthy Otero who shares how she grew beyond her initial shame around not knowing what she "thought she should know" about money to becoming one of the first Abundance Bound course facilitators for the Financial Empowerment Program As it is for so many of us, Ruthy's family of origin wasn't able to offer much in the way of solid financial guidance – especially in relation to her life as an artist and non-traditional earner. So she chose to seek out a community that understands the challenges of having income that fluctuates and that provides a space where it feels safe to be a beginner without any judgement. Working at Abundance Bound became an additional source of income for Ruthy, as did the little side biz that she started shortly after the pandemic began. Over time, her relationship with money matured into one filled with much more clarity, intimacy, and kindness. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Ruthy Otero who shares how she grew beyond her initial shame around not knowing what she "thought she should know" about money to becoming one of the first Abundance Bound course facilitators for the Financial Empowerment Program As it is for so many of us, Ruthy's family of origin wasn't able to offer much in the way of solid financial guidance – especially in relation to her life as an artist and non-traditional earner. So she chose to seek out a community that understands the challenges of having income that fluctuates and that provides a space where it feels safe to be a beginner without any judgement. Working at Abundance Bound became an additional source of income for Ruthy, as did the little side biz that she started shortly after the pandemic began. Over time, her relationship with money matured into one filled with much more clarity, intimacy, and kindness. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine discuss the value of making conscious and informed choices regarding the people we are motivated and influenced by – especially when it comes to our relationship with money. Miata shares a story illustrating the "dark side" of role models, and Kristine delineates the very important differences between role models and coaches. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Liz Femi who shares the wisdom she has gained from a decade spent building her business muscles and shifting her stories around what was possible for her.
After growing up in Nigeria, Liz graduated from Harvard – twice. She left that institution with a Master's degree in English Education and an MFA in acting, and (you guessed it) a mountain of student loan debt. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, she was juggling a handful of part-time jobs, slowly burning out, and wondering if she would ever be able to enjoy a life of creativity and contentment.
Once Liz committed to expanding her financial education, the full and fruitful life that she envisioned for herself started to take shape: an artistic career, two businesses, one husband, one daughter, and, most recently, a new home.
Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine examine the "dark sides" and the "light sides" that motivate and complicate both the ways in which we give and the things we chose to give. Miata offers some guidance on how to avoid having a "giving hangover" and Kristine explores how the stories you have about giving and receiving may be impacting your business. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Dominique Toney who shares why she started surrounding herself with layers of financial support in preparation for a big break that she believed would happen – and how all of that preparation helped her fully enjoy that financial windfall when it finally came. Dominique embodies the typical and frustrating dichotomies faced by many artists and freelancers. She has elevated her acting and singing talents to a professional level – and she has six-figures of student load debt. She books work in the industry that she loves – and she's had times when finding enough money to repair her car or pay her dentist was a total struggle. And, she knew that she had some choices to make that would shape her financial future. And now, Dominique's choices – to start educating herself about money, to utilize the tool of an accountability partner, and to learn from other people's mistakes – are truly paying off. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine meet to share some new perspectives on what "taking responsibility" can truly mean – and why it is often viewed as a negative judgement rather than utilized as a positive tool. Miata shares a question that you can ask yourself to "open the doors of possibility," and Kristine offers some strategic guidance for when you're feeling a little helpless or a little hopeless. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Elena Campbell-Martinez who shares the shifts that happened in her life once she discovered that her money mindset held the missing pieces of her personal financial puzzle.
Elena has pretty much ALL of the other pieces of the money puzzle: she has money, she owns a house, she is a self-proclaimed "numbers nerd," and, in addition to her acting career, she also had a career keeping track of millions of dollars for a major studio. Too often people think that getting guidance about money is only necessary if you are someone who needs more income or who is scared of math or who is "not good" with money. But Elena is proof that taking steps to improve your relationship with money can help you feel purposeful and prosperous on a whole new level – no matter what stage of your financial life you are at. Elena communicated with her partner, shifted some of her old money stories around greed and desire, and started a brand new side biz. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine share some very useful, very practical reasons why having a clear vision for yourself (and for your relationship with money) improves your wealth and your well-being. Miata shares why connecting with your vision can't be something you simply do once or twice a year, and Kristine offers some guidance to anyone who finds visioning to be a bit difficult. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Michael who affirms that a complete financial overhaul IS possible within just a few years.
Michael went from being in the lowest financial situation of his life (no phone, no car, not a lot of cash) to owning a home, consistently funding his retirement, and having a completely different outlook on life. We're doing this podcast episode a little differently in that we're not going to tell you any specifics about who Michael is or what he does – because we want to focus your attention on what's most important about his story – which is that it could be your story, too. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine sift through the emotions that get churned up around money and discuss the rewards of facing our fears. Miata shares how she shifted from a Pain Cycle to a Power Cycle once she looked her $82,000 of debt straight in the eye, and Kristine backs up her declaration that "clarity is only for the brave." Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Regina Melzer who shares how her ideal side biz was born.
Regina was in a situation familiar to many performers: A wildly talented actor who was doing restaurant gigs that drained her of her energy and supplementing those with a little side biz as a petsitter (where she was chronically undercharging). That sounds very typical, right? But what isn't typical – at all – is how committed Regina was to enduring the discomfort that comes along with learning how to make more money... and, by doing so, she made more money. She embraced coaching and community and courage – and shifted her circumstances. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Miata and Kristine reconvene to examine, from a variety of perspectives, why honesty is such an important aspect of your relationship with money – not just being honest about it, but also being honest TO it. Miata shares two stories – a client story and a personal story – that illustrate true honesty in action, and Kristine explains why being successful is not necessarily an indication of the health of your relationship with money. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast/
Kristine welcomes guest Erin Wheelock who shares how her relationship to her money and to her mind shifted over the course of a year as she paid down close to $100,000 in debt. Erin is an elite New York City relator who went from "white-knuckling" her finances to cultivating a new level of trust in herself, her business, and her ability to embody abundance. Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast
Miata and Kristine settle in to discuss the tricky concept of belief (a.k.a. trust, faith, and confidence) and why we humans are able to nurture those qualities in some areas of our lives yet not in other areas.
Miata reveals what her relationship with money was really like in her early days (hint: not pretty) and Kristine shares what she thinks the number one job of a coach really is.
Full show notes and more info here: https://abundancebound.com/the-podcast
Today we are talking about the future.
Because this is actually the last episode of the Creating Cashflow podcast – sort of. This podcast feed will continue, but soon it will have a new name and fully transition into a podcast called Abundance Bound which will be co-hosted my me and my colleague Miata Edoga.
Miata invited me on her March Mastery Call to share why we decided to incorporate my program into her program and discuss the three main things that helped us achieve such a rapid and unexpected pivot during a pandemic and while one of us prepping for a huge project and one of us was moving to another country… and we talk about what a difference one year can make.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://abundancebound.com/about-miata/
Mentioned:
https://abundancebound.com/financial-empowerment/
https://kristineoller.com/cashflow
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we're going to talk about receiving.
But we’re not going to talk about receiving in terms of magically manifesting things. We’re going to discuss it from a very grounded, very practical, very actionable perspective.
I am going to walk you through five main ways that we smart, capable folks keep ourselves slogging rather than soaring towards creating cash – five ways we make generating income more difficult for ourselves than it actually needs to be.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Mentioned:
https://kristineoller.com/cashflow
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Quite often, as a side hustler, there can be a discrepancy between how you feel about your progress and your actual progress. That's why it is so very helpful to bring into your life a few trusted people who can give you supportive yet accurate feedback on how you are doing in your side hustle (and in your creative career).
In this episode, Kristine shares four tools that Kim – and you – can utilize whenever you're confronted with the anxiety and discomfort of "Aaaargh – this is a new thing and I don't know how to do it."
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
In this episode, you'll hear Kim express that working with more ease and freedom and flow can take some getting used to.
The good news for Kim – and for you – is that you can retrain your brain to be comfortable with allowing all the good stuff in – allowing yourself to celebrate, receive compliments, generate profits, and relax and rejuvenate. It's that kind of good stuff that gives you the juice to maintain and enjoy the "hustle" of your side hustle so you can fully realize your goals and dreams.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Kim and Kristine's discussion in this episode addresses three valuable points that every side hustler should take note of:
1) The rich rewards of networking.
2) Choosing to collaborate only with your "right people."
3) The goal to keep your side hustle on the side.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Mentioned:
http://www.sundance.org/programs/episodic-storytelling
https://kristineoller.com/judgement-call/
https://kristineoller.com/networking-bootcamp/
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Like many side hustlers, Kim must ditch the fantasy of what she thinks her life or career or side hustle should look like or how it should function.
In this episode, Kim shares some revelations she's had about carving out time to pursue her writing while juggling the responsibilities and the quote-unquote "rules" of being a mom, wife, daughter, friend, coach, and actress. Kim's goal of being a showrunner will only be sustainable if she's is able to handle the demands of being a showrunner – those are the muscles she is building now, day by day.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
We rarely ever see anyone else going through their early, ugly stages of something. That's why this episode is one of the most valuable ones in this series. Because Kim courageously and generously lets you witness her discomfort and vulnerability as she shares her first website videos with me and gets my feedback on them.
It's important to remember that unless you shoot your first video, you can never shoot your best video. Without shooting this set of videos, Kim and Kristine would never have been able to have this useful conversation about Kim's branding and self-judgement.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Sometimes your choices – even your choice to build a side hustle – will make other people uncomfortable. And that's okay. As long as you are not doing something intentionally harmful to them, their discomfort is not a problem you are responsible to fix.
In this episode, you'll hear several examples of Kim choosing to embrace ideas and interactions that make her feel temporarily uncomfortable rather than trying to evade the discomfort. Her willingness to be uncomfortable in order to grow and build her creative and business muscles is one of her greatest strengths.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Kim has a habit of setting idealistic goals and then assessing her progress by taking her emotional temperature rather than physically tracking her actual tasks completed and accomplishments achieved (by writing them down at the end of each week or month). Her emotional temperature only tells her what she's feeling about her biz at any given moment – and usually what she's feeling is that she hasn't ever done "enough."
In this episode, Kristine and Kim examine how her feelings – although totally legitimate – do not help her side hustle when they create extra pressure or interfere with things like taking action or getting paid.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Like many side hustlers, Kim can tell herself stories that make her feel discouraged about the likely "non-perfect outcome" of a project even before she starts it. Also like many side hustlers, she is experiencing some of the ways can life can interrupt plans – in ways that are actually good, as well as not-so-good.
In this episode, Kristine and Kim celebrate the ways that Kim ventured out beyond her comfort zone to make some bold moves in the areas of networking and pricing. They also discuss how some of her limitations can be used to benefit her brand.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Kim's initial vision for her side biz (coaching actors who have "just graduated" from high school, under grad, or grad school) is a bit diffuse, with both online and offline components. Like many side hustlers, where Kim ends up after several weeks of tweaking and refining her structure, pricing, and deliverables, will be a bit different than where she begins.
In this episode, Kristine offers guidance to Kim – and to you – on creating a pricing structure, shifting your perspective around what clients are actually paying for, and an alternative to offering free consultations.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Meet Kim, a married mom of two young children who has been living in LA for less than a year. She's is an actor/writer who is also growing a side biz coaching actors who have "just graduated" (from high school, under grad, or graduate school).
In this episode, Kristine offers guidance to Kim – and to you – on designing her schedule, networking with "low-hanging fruit," and setting clear, short-term goals for her creative career.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://thekimgriffin.com
Mentioned:
https://kristineoller.com/weekly-planning-chart/
https://prettyfunnywomen.com/
https://www.slydial.com/
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we’re going to continue our talk about entrepreneurial resiliency.
Entrepreneurial resiliency basically means you, as an entrepreneur, as someone who wants to create your own income, you are cultivating resiliency – you are cultivating the ability to pick yourself up after you “fail,” dust yourself off, learn what you can from the experience and get back in the ring.
This episode is part two with our guest Rachael Ferrera, actress, energy healer, coach. So, if you haven’t yet listened to part one which was last week, I encourage you to go back and start there because this episode builds upon that one.
Last week Rachael walked us through three of her most recent learning experiences in her biz, each of which was not-so-pleasant, but each of which gave her the clues and strengthened the business muscles that she needed to eventually create the offering that was a terrific fit for her and for her ideal clients.
This week, among other things, Rachael and I discuss the difference in her approach to marketing this new offering and why discomfort is an unavoidable component of success. Plus she shares the piece of guidance she received from her Tony Award-winning castmate that prompted one of the most valuable perspective shifts in her entire life.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
Rachael Ferrera
https://www.effortlesseasecoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/effortlesseasecoaching
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we’re going to talk about entrepreneurial resiliency.
Entrepreneurial resiliency basically means you, as an entrepreneur, as someone who wants to create your own income, you are cultivating resiliencey – you are cultivating the ability to pick yourself up after you “fail,” dust yourself off, learn what you can from the experience and get back in the ring.
One of my mastermind members, Rachael Ferrera, has courageously and generously agreed to share the journey that I’ve watched her go through during the past 18 months – on multiple occasions she had to choose to become more resilient, by picking herself up, dusting herself off, processing her feelings, and continuing to put one foot in front of the other.
Rachael’s story is so compelling that it needed two episodes. This episode is part one, which covers the rocky road she had to walk to finally find her cash flow groove. And next week, episode two is about how she took what she learned from those not-quite-right ideas and attempts – to create something that was a perfect fit her and her audience.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
Rachael Ferrera
https://www.effortlesseasecoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/effortlesseasecoaching
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we’re going bust the seven big lies that keep creative folks from making more cash.
I’m here because I’m a creative too, and, in this bright and shining new year, I don’t want you to fall through the economic cracks if you don’t have to. I don’t want you to keep searching for or grinding away at a job that drains you of your spirit and energy if there is another way.
And there is another way. A path that you can start walking down right away.
So please don’t dismiss the idea of building a little side biz until you’ve heard what I have to share with you today.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Mentioned:https://kristineoller.com/cashflow
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Keep in mind that the antidote to your anxiety about income is action – even if that action is taking even one, clear baby step towards your goal. (Even if that first baby step is simply to "pick a goal to move towards.") Worry and anxiety holds your energy in a perpetual spin cycle, but action interrupts that cycle and shifts your energy out of it.
In this episode you'll hear Kristine give Dennis several different ways that he – and you – can shift your energy and thought patterns. Plus we discuss the possibilities around bringing other interviewers into his Lifecast biz.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
Dennis Hensley: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
biz: https://www.getalifecast.com/
game: https://www.youdontknowmylifegame.com/
podcast: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Like many creatives, Dennis is a true idea person who loves to be creating and innovating. He's getting a bit better about switching into business mode but, as you'll hear in this episode, that's not where his brain naturally wants to go.
To prevent him from fumbling some excellent money generating opportunities, Kristine continues to steer him back to thinking strategically when it comes to business activities like fundraising, licensing deals, interview prep, negotiating, and copyrighting.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
Dennis Hensley: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
biz: https://www.getalifecast.com/
game: https://www.youdontknowmylifegame.com/
podcast: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we’re going to talk about what it means to be someone who is abundance bound.
As this tumultuous, historic year comes to a close (finally), I wanted to offer you a conversation that could help nurture a sense of hope about what is possible for you as you enter a brand new year.
I invited my dear friend and colleague, Miata Edoga to join us for this little end-of-an-era chat because there is no one better to talk about the concept of abundance and being bound for abundance than the woman who named her financial education company exactly that: Abundance Bound.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://abundancebound.com/about-miata/
Mentioned:
https://abundancebound.com/financial-empowerment/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we’re going to talk about the value of being aware of how your past traumas may be influencing the decisions you are making and the dynamics you are creating in your current business.
Very often, when trauma is mentioned, our minds often go to what the therapeutic world calls Big T traumas… but, by the time we get to adulthood, many of us have experienced a series of Little t traumas, and these seemingly insignificant childhood experiences can have a very significant impact on our adult lives and livelihoods.
I invited business therapist and mindset coach Nicole Lewis-Keeber to join us for this conversation. As you'll see, she has the credentials, the insights, and the skills to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders create emotionally sustainable and financially stable businesses.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
https://nicole.lewis-keeber.com/
Mentioned:
free Trauma and Entrepreneurship Assessment
https://nicole.lewis-keeber.com/self-assessment/?preview=true
Do No Harm Business intensive
https://www.loveyourbusinessschool.com/p/do-no-harm/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Most everyone says they want more money... but far too many side hustlers are afraid or uncomfortable to even talk about it or ask for it. But settling for a muddy exchange of money feels weird and will never serve you well. You want to know your number – whether it's the precise amount you are getting paid, the precise amount you owe someone, or the precise amount you need to raise.
In this episode, you'll hear Dennis and Kristine dive into five different money situations in which he will benefit greatly by stepping up and committing to doing business.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
Dennis Hensley: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
biz: https://www.getalifecast.com/
game: https://www.youdontknowmylifegame.com/
podcast: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
When you are facing any type of challenge in business or in life, it is your self-talk – the stories you choose to tell yourself – that will usually make or break you.
In this episode, you'll hear Dennis share how he's adjusting to a life where he's his own boss – he's in charge of his schedule, his workflow, his marketing, AND, most importantly, his mindset. Kristine offers him – and you – some tactics that you can use to shift your perspective when you find your mind spinning with anxiety or focusing on the negative.
Kristine also offer some tactics that you can use to when marketing your side hustle at events and when introducing yourself to prospective clients and new funnel people.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Guest:
Dennis Hensley: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
biz: https://www.getalifecast.com/
game: https://www.youdontknowmylifegame.com/
podcast: http://www.dennisanyone.net/
Sponsor:
https://abundancebound.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we're going to talk about how to fill a class or a workshop (live or virtual).
I'm going to walk you through the 8 marketing steps that will help you put "butts in seats" – even if you don't have a large audience of your own.
You CAN do this! Everyone does their first event on wobbly legs... but doing your first event is the only way you get to your second event... and I promise, as you build your business muscles, marketing and expanding your reach does get easier.
Host:
https://kristineoller.com/
Music:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World/Appro
Today we're catching up with Dennis Hensley and the hilarious card game that he co-created called You Don't Know My Life.
If you've been listening to the bonus episodes of this podcast, you've been hearing a series of coaching sessions between Dennis and me where we've talked about his creation of the game and the tweaks and iterations that he and his partner, Jeb Havens, were making to it. Those coaching sessions ended just as they were figuring out how to raise the initial funds they would need to place the production order for their first batch of games.
A lot of unpredictable things have happened between May of 2018 and now – including a global pandemic – and I think you will find this next chapter of Dennis' story fun and inspiring, especially if you are interested in bringing an idea for a physical product to market.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Mentioned:
Jeb Havens / The Science of Well-Being
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
This episode marks the half-way point of Dennis' work with Kristine. He continues to bet on himself, utilizing both bold moves and important but small baby steps to move his side hustle(s) forward.
In this episode, Kristine reminds Dennis – and you – the importance of having contracts and clear agreements in place, especially when doing business with friends.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / biz: Lifecast / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Mentioned:
Side Hustle School / The Actors Fund / How I Built This / Nice vs. Clear
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound.com
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
How you talk about what your side hustle has to offer will have a direct effect on your bottom line. Of course, you should never lie, but you can put the most positive spin on the truth as possible. Rather than worry about how potential clients are going to judge him and his product, Kristine shows Dennis how to use language to teach clients how they should be evaluating what he has to offer.
Also in this episode, Kristine suggests a plan of action that would enable Dennis to raise the money he needs in the time frame that he has to pay a company to produce the first physical sets of his board game before the end of this year.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / biz: Lifecast / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Mentioned:
Zoom H4N microphone + memory card + power cord
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound.com
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today I’m taking to all the Cashflow Tigers out there – and I’m offering you a roadmap that lets you clearly see what I think is the shortest and simplest path between you and even more cash.
(Cashflow Tigers are folks who are generating consistent monthly income with their biz but are now focused on expanding their marketing and/or add a new offering to their biz.)
Tigers often get excited about expanding their business by adding offers and options and courses and new product lines... but increasing cash flow requires being strategic, staying focused, and building one new thing at a time.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Martha Theus
Mentioned:
Harvest app
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today I’m taking to all of the Cashflow Cats out there – and I’m offering you a roadmap that lets you clearly see what I think is the shortest and simplest path between you and your cash.
(Cashflow Cats are folks who have made at least one sale to a customer or client and who are now focused on packaging your offer for maximum profit and hitting your first monthly income goal for at least three months in a row.)
For many Cats, the sticking point is that they are really good at what they do but their income isn’t steady and it certainly doesn’t reflect their level of education, expertise, and/or effort. They have very happy and satisfied clients – but they just don’t have enough of them. Does that sound like you?
Host:
Kristine Oller
Mentioned:
SaxonVoice.com
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today I’m taking to all the Cashflow Kittens out there and I’m offering you a roadmap that enables you clearly see what I think is the shortest and simplest path between you and your cash.
(Cashflow Kittens are folks who either do not have their biz idea yet, or they have an idea but they have yet to make a sale to a customer or client. I was a kitten once. Everyone currently in business today was a kitten once.)
I'll detail the four major stepping stones on a Kitten's path and I'll share the two reasons Kitten's stumble during their journey – why they get stuck and become unable to move forward, and why they wander off the path and get a bit lost.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we’re going to extend our conversation about making room for what you want.
That’s right, I thought I was moving on from this important topic but then I rediscovered a little time capsule of an interview that I did back in December of 2007 detailing how I wrote my audio book – how I made room for such a time and energy consuming project in my life and the things I put in place to help me actually see it through to completion.
I personally like hearing about what goes on behind-the-scenes of people’s projects and businesses – it’s usually helpful and reassuring (as in: we all make mistakes and things often do go as planed, etc.) so that is the spirit in which I’m sharing this with you. And also to give you another great example of how to make room for what you want.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Mentioned:
free download of Feeding Your Focus
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Dennis is discovering that there are some things that can only be discovered or learned or figured out "on the job" – when he is actually doing the work of his side hustle. Some of your best insights and ideas will be stumbled upon – and very often it will be through the mistakes you make that you find even better ways of doing things.
Every side hustler experiences the ups and downs inherent to entrepreneurship and Dennis is no exception. In this episode, Kristine offers guidance to Dennis about how to keep his inner-self steady even when his external life feels shaky.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / biz: Lifecast / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Sponsor:
Abundance Bound
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
As it happens for many side hustlers, it is taking Dennis some time to get used to being the boss. The juggling act of maintaining boundaries with clients while still satisfying them makes him feel a bit awkward sometimes, but it's important for him – and for you – to be reminded that that feeling doesn't necessarily mean you are doing something wrong or that what you are doing isn't working.
In this episode, Kristine encourages Dennis to step up and "do business" – to make clearly defined transactions, to set a sustainable schedule, and to tell himself more empowering stories.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / biz: Lifecast / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Sponsor:
Abundance Bound
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we’re going to wrap up our conversation about making room for what you want.
In the previous episode, we discussed how your schedule is within your sphere of influence and while it can change by chance, it can also be changed by choice – by you proactively deciding to shift it – maybe quickly, maybe slowly – to better support you in achieving your cash flow goals.
My dear friend and colleague, Dana Middleton graciously accepted my invitation to give us a candid behind-the-scenes look at how she used her schedule as a tool to support the evolution of both her business as a coach and her art as a writer of the most delightful books for kids.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dana Middleton coaching / her books
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we’re going to talk about making room for what you want.
Sometimes shifting towards a vision is a slow process, but slow doesn’t mean impossible. And sometimes things can even go faster than you thought was possible. Either way, first you must decide what you want, and then you must commit to taking baby steps and bold moves towards making room for it to come into existence.
I'm going to share with you some real-life examples of that particular process in action – making room for what you want – focusing on a mighty yet often overlooked tool within your sphere of influence: your schedule.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we are going to talk about the illusion of control.
Trying to control anything or anyone is exhausting and fruitless – and always will be. But if control is not an option, how do you create a texture of peace and security in your life?
That’s such a good question – especially during these tumultuous times. I will give you my thoughts on that, which include a closer look at five different ways that grasping for control creates major mental energy leaks.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Like every side hustler, Dennis is building his biz while, at times, feeling trepidatious, uncertain, and uncomfortable. Those feelings are totally normal and will arise each time you venture outside of your comfort zone. The goal, however, is to not let those feelings stop you from taking action. An effective way to stoke your courage is to remain aware and appreciative of all the things that are going well and that are unfolding smoothly.
In this episode, Kristine and Dennis discuss facing fears and prioritizing opportunities. They explore some of the possible avenues and funnel people that could supply a flow of clients to his little biz, and examine the importance of not complicating the path between "you and your cash."
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / biz: Lifecast / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Mentioned:
Side Hustle School / book: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound.com
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Dennis is an idea machine who needs to be reminded that, to see results, he must actually select a few good ideas and execute them fully (maintaining a steady balance between idea generation and idea implementation). A few good marketing ideas applied consistently is all that is needed for him – and for you – to start attracting some clients and generating some cash.
In this episode, Kristine helps Dennis refine some ideas for marketing and social media. They also discuss how he can set himself up to eventually transition from a one-man-operation to someone leading a team.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / biz: Lifecast / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Mentioned:
audiograms: SpareMin.com
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound.com
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Meet Dennis, a writer/podcaster/TV host who has worked in the industry in L.A. for several decades. His little biz is Lifecast – he creates audio time-capsules for people at milestone moments in their life. (His side hustle also has a side hustle – he and a partner are bringing a board game to market based on the unique type of questions Dennis asks in his interviews.)
In this episode, Kristine and Dennis examine the rocky road he traveled on his way to starting his side hustle and the power of the stories we choose to tell ourselves.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Dennis Hensley / biz: Lifecast / game: You Don't Know My Life / podcast: Dennis Anyone?
Mentioned:
coach Barbara Deutsch / The Actors Fund free financial workshops / Side Hustle School podcast
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound.com Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we're going to talk about the story that "everyone is already doing everything so there’s no room for you."
And it IS just a story – but boy it is one your lizard brain likes to crawl out and whisper in your ear – isn’t it?
"Someone’s already doing what you want to do. And they are already established. And they’re really good. You’re starting too late. So why even try?" (Ugh, sounds familiar!)
In the hopes that it will help, I'm sharing a story about a realization I had one afternoon after I my lizard brain had successfully lured me deep into a spin cycle of "Why even bother?"
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we're going to talk about one of the most common mental energy leaks that can slow you down when you are trying to make money… dwelling on the question: “What will people think?”
What will people think if I start doing this? What will people think if I make this offer? What will people think if I charge money for that offer? Or charge money for doing something that I love? Or charge money for doing something I don’t have a degree in?
I’ve invited my dear friend and colleague, Heidi Rose Robbins, to have this conversation with us because, as someone who has a thriving business as a poet and an astrologer, I know she’s wrestled with the “what will people think” question a time or two.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Guest:
Heidi Rose Robbins / podcast: The Radiance Project
Mentioned:
poet David Whyte
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we're going to talk about making decisions.
This is such an important topic because getting good at business, getting good at creating cashflow requires getting good at making decisions. And by “getting good at” I mean growing into someone who is able to make choices with some degree of speed and confidence.
To help accelerate your growth, I'm going to offer you four suggestions – each of which, if utilized, will save you oodles of time and energy as you create more cash.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music by:
Pictures of the Floating World
Featured:
Meyers Briggs
Enneagram
Kolbe
Fascination
Clifton Strengths
Sorting Hat
Astrology
Today we're going to talk about choosing an idea for a biz and picking your first price point.
Specifically I am going to take you inside one of our Cashflow coaching sessions and walk you through how we decided on a biz idea for a Kitten and why we moved her hourly price point from $15 per session to $60 per session.
(Did I just refer to someone as a Kitten? I did just do that – listen to this episode and you'll find out why.)
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music by:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Joanna's final episode: Kristine and Joanna make strategic plans for the second quarter of her year. Joanna is a writer/producer who is starting a side biz offering online courses in script analysis.
Like many ambitious creatives and side hustlers, Joanna finds herself in the classic clash of wanting to take the time to do everything really well... and wanting everything done YESTERDAY.
In this episode, Kristine and Joanna talk a lot about strategy. Strategies for maximizing Joanna's results both during and after her film festivals. Strategies for simplifying her website. And strategies for best utilizing the upcoming quarter of her year.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Participant:
Joanna Ke / film: Protectress / script biz: Script Masters
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound
Mentioned:
Tea With Ke / How to Plan a Leap Year
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.------------------------
As a smart, talented creative you are totally capable of doing lots of things easily. But easy is different than doable. The question is do you have the energy to do it? Can you spare the bandwidth to do it? Can you create the space in which to do it? Those are the questions I encourage you to start asking – especially around all of the easy stuff.
In this episode, Kristine addresses some of Joanna's concerns about over-stuffing her schedule, missing opportunities, interviewing for new day jobs, and not giving her all at work. Joanna is a writer/producer who is starting a side biz offering online courses in script analysis.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Participant:
Joanna Ke / film: Protectress / script biz: Script Masters
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we're going to talk about getting paid.
Very often, we are the ones who are blocking or slowing the flow of our cash – not some creepy client who refuses to pay.
Even though getting paid can feel like a tough little business nut, we are going to crack it today. I'll share 10 great tips that will help you in this area – plus I'll teach you a little tool that one of our Cashflow members utilized to engage with a client about money that was due.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music by:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Joanna is a writer/producer who is starting a side biz offering online courses in script analysis. She is in the beginning stages of creating online courses and attracting a tribe of folks who are interested in what she will be offering.
In this episode, Kristine and Joanna examine some of the elements that are needed to build and market a successful online biz – and which elements might be best for Joanna to focus on given her current limitations of time and energy. Also, Kristine address the concept of passive income and why she thinks it's a bit of a myth.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Participant:
Joanna Ke / film: Protectress / script biz: Script Masters
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound
Mentioned:
Jeanine Blackwell online biz course / Tea with Ke
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
CONTENT NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the 2020 pandemic.
Joanna is a writer/producer who is starting a side biz offering online courses in script reading and script development. She is a very talented gal who is brimming with ambition and ideas – ideas for herself as a writer, producer, and actress and ideas for courses that she wants to create and offer online. She has so many things she wants to move forward on, but, currently, she has a very demanding full-time job and very little spare time.
In this episode, Kristine reminds Joanna – and you – that side hustles are not something that can be squeezed into the cracks of your calendar. So, if your circumstances are not conducive to you achieving what you want, shifting those circumstances becomes a top priority.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Participant:
Joanna Ke / film: Protectress / script biz: Script Masters
Sponsor:
AbundanceBound
Mentioned:
Geekfest Film Festival / Producers Guild of America Diversity Program
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we're going to talk about time.
Currently we are living in a very strange time. We can't really project forward and make predictions because we have no idea what the immediate future holds and we can't really use "how things worked in the past" as a secure reference point... so planning is not that useful or comforting of a tool right now.
But what can you do instead? Well, I'm sharing four guidelines that will help you make the best use of your time during this "time out of time." Plus, I recommend one of my favorite books. And we discuss robots.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Mentioned:
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Weekly Planning Chart w/video
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World
Today we're going to talk about starting.
Starting something new can feel daunting – especially when you are expanding beyond your comfort zone into uncharted territory.
To give you a boost of encouragement, I'm sharing my top three pieces of guidance about starting. Plus, I pull back the curtain on the (messy) origin story behind Creating Cashflow to show you that I would never talk to you about something I haven't actually walked myself.
Host:
Kristine Oller
Music:
Pictures of the Floating World