It&apos;s already the second month of the year, but yet I&apos;m here to have a conversation about "New Year&apos;s Resolutions". Though the word “resolution” may be triggering to some of you (including me), during the first month of the year, most of us are envisioning not just new years resolutions for ourselves but also for our business.In this week&apos;s episode, I&apos;ll be sharing five resolutions that you can make for your business to help accelerate your path to success this year.Episode Highlights:01:38 - Try something new or something you’ve been scared to do 03:20 - Evaluate what you’re currently doing and it’s ROI04:53 - Implement my 15 minute networking hack 07:05 - Develop a holistic content strategy 08:56 - Learn more about The Content Suite11:45 - Outsource or delegate tasks to accelerate growthAbout Your HostJacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at– socialcircleinc.com– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

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5 Resolutions for Your Business

As a web designer, I’ve witnessed more and more business owners starting to see the value of their brand and website and the importance of delivering the right brand message to its audience.We are joined today by Kathy Young. Kathy is a website copywriter and brand strategist that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Kathy will be giving us insight into how instrumental brand messaging is to your business. Brand messaging can contribute to your growth by converting your audience into customers that take action.Episode Highlights[03:01] How Kathy started her brand copywriting journey[05:32] What is brand messaging?[06:48] How to formulate your messaging to attract ideal clients[11:03] Copywriting best practices[14:08] Quick DIY copywriting tips About KathyKathy Young is a Website Copywriter and Brand Strategist helping entrepreneurs figure out their brand voice through clear brand messaging and creative strategy.You can check her works through her website at www.rekindlecommunications.com and also connect to her via Instagram @kindle_communications.About Your HostJacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at– socialcircleinc.com– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

The Importance of Clear Brand Messaging with Kathy Young

Episode Highlights: [0:45] A little about Nitika’s journey [5:36] How Nitika pushed through the criticism [6:03] How Nitika got started with Chronicon[8:35] Finding the courage to pursue your dreams[11:00] How Nitika handled the challenges of creating this community[13:36] How Nitika has leveraged social media to reach more people[17:49] What&apos;s next for Chronicon?About Nitika:Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company, dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Nitika was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 10 and psoriatic arthritis at the age of 19 and lived over 17 years of her life being defined by her conditions. In 2010 she decided to take all of the lessons her health journey had taught her and use it to help others with the creation of her online magazine Bella Life. Since the start of her entrepreneurial journey Nitika has hosted her own TV talk show on Z Living called Naturally Beautiful, hosted over 40 events with hundreds of guests in attendance and has created dynamic partnerships with over 150 brands in the wellness space. After 10 years in event creation, Nitika launched Chronicon in the fall of 2019, focused on those living with a chronic illness. The event sold out, had over 2,000 livestream viewers, high-level brand sponsors and has been growing ever since. Now, Nitika is excited to announce that Chronicon is expanding online with The Chronicon Community, a new, accessible online space with inspiration, advocacy, and empowerment for chronically ill folks across the globe to connect. Nitika is also the host of The Point of Pain podcast which is available wherever you enjoy your podcasts.You can learn more about Chronicon at:By visiting the Chronicon website at https://chronicon.co/ Following Chronicon on Instagram at chroniconofficialAbout Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Be an Unapologetic Entrepreneur with Nitika Chopra

Episode Highlights: [2:08] A little about Kendra’s journey [8:20] The importance of having more black CPAs[9:41] Why the Blk Report is so important[12:46] Why you need to be taking a look at your numbers[17:06] What do The Blk Report&apos;s services look like?[22:00] When is the right time to invest in a CFO?[26:55] The Lightning Round with Kendra DancyAbout Kendra:Kendra Dancy is a CPA and Virtual CFO who is dedicated to serving Black female entrepreneurs. Think of her as your business bestie- who has your back and your books! A nerdy accountant by trade, Kendra loves using numbers to tell a story and inform decisions. Kendra founded The Blk Report to demystify all things business finances and empower Black women entrepreneurs to not only know their numbers but to recognize the power in using their numbers to make strategic decisions in their business. When she&apos;s not working - she enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband, taking long walks with her dog, or pretending to be a bartender and mixing up cocktails at home. You can learn more about The Blk Report at:By visiting The Blk Report website at www.theblkreport.comFollowing The Blk Report on Instagram at theblkreportAbout Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers with Kendra Dancy

[1:49] A little about Emily’s background[4:04] Emily’s experience finding the right help[5:20] The top reasons it doesn’t go well when you hire out[6:25] What are freelancers looking for?[9:02] Some of the mindset shifts that need to happen before you hire[13:50] Some of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring[18:11] When is it the right time to let someone go?[19:45] Where to find Emily online

The Biggest Mistake You're Making When Hiring with Emily Perron

[1:45] How Emma got started with entrepreneurship[5:48] Some common mistakes when it comes to social media[8:52] Some tips for excelling on social media[12:00] Some advice for those who feel stuck when it comes to social media[14:45] How to make time for social media[17:37] The bare minimum of what you should be doing on Instagram[20:03] Where to find Emma’s agency online

How to Warm Your Audience with Instagram with Emma Tessler

Are you a new business owner trying to land your first client? You&apos;re not alone. One of the biggest challenges as a new service-based business owner is often how to land your first client. In this episode, I&apos;m opening up and sharing the methods and tactics I used when I first started my business to get my first clients, establish proof of concept, and eventually build a business that attract high quality, paying clients with ease. [2:51] How to get your feet wet [5:55] Consider bartering your services [8:41] Be willing to work with people[10:53] Do as many discovery calls as it takes[13:06] Partner with businesses that align with yours[15:32] Treat all of your clients like VIPs[19:22] What to do if you’re not booking Discovery Calls

How to Land Your First Client

Episode Highlights: [1:35] A little about Molly’s journey with entrepreneurship[3:30] How Molly settled on digital products[5:42] The benefits of building a digital products business[8:25] Some misconceptions around building a digital products business[10:11] How Molly decides what her next steps will be[12:35] Some advice for getting into the digital products space[16:09] Molly’s top tools for creating digital products[18:44] Where to find Molly onlineAbout Molly: Molly Ho is a digital product and course coach, strategist, designer, and educator. She helps her clients and customers from beginning to end - starting from validating your product idea to knowing how to market and sell it. She’s the founder of the Keep Getting Paid membership community and she recently just launched a Canva template shop to help business owners market and sell their offers.About Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Build a Successful Digital Products Business with Molly Ho

 Confused about pricing your services? You&apos;re not alone. One of the biggest challenges for service based entrepreneurs is pricing. In this week&apos;s episode of Hustle with Purpose, I talk to pricing coach, Rebecca Hawkes about how to price your services with confidence so you can gain more income and freedom. Whether you’re overwhelmed with clients, sick of being told no or are just starting out, pricing your services with confidence is critical for success. Episode Highlights: [1:07] How Rebecca got started in entrepreneurship[5:20] How to properly price your services[11:29] How does competitor’s pricing get factored in?[13:18] Get okay with the idea of being rejected[16:37] Some advice for people just starting out[19:21] How to know if your prices are too low[22:35] How to go about raising your prices[25:04] Where to find Rebecca onlineAbout Rebecca: Rebecca Hawkes is a Confidence & Pricing Coach from Essex in the UK. She helps her clients + community price their services with confidence so they can achieve their income goal without hustle or overwhelm.About Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Price Your Services with Confidence with Rebecca Hawkes

Did you know that Pinterest is the number one traffic driver for my website? If your current social media strategy doesn&apos;t include Pinterest, you are seriously missing out! In this week&apos;s episode, I chat with Pinterest Marketing Expert & Ads Specialist, Presh Rodgers. In this value-packed episode, Presh shares why Pinterest is such a valuable platform for small businesses and discusses the steps you can take to start leveraging Pinterest in your business - no matter what industry you&apos;re in!   Episode Highlights: [1:22] How Presh got started in entrepreneurship[4:09] Why is Pinterest such a valuable platform?[7:14] How Pinterest attracts your ideal audience[9:10] Some tips to start leveraging Pinterest[10:45] Some major misconceptions about Pinterest[13:55] Industries where Pinterest does really well[15:51] What kind of results has Presh seen?[17:07] What Presh is working on now and how you can connect with herAbout Presh:Presh Rodgers is a Pinterest Marketing Expert & Ads Specialist (or Pinterest Badass for short) and she helps online coaches, service providers, & content creators pimp Pinterest to get more eyes on their content, grow their email list with action takers, and overall skyrocket their visibility with and without ads. When she&apos;s not giving out high energy, good laughs, or sunshine vibes, you can find her sipping her favorite drink of the day, dancing around for fun, or watching her latest Netflix binge.  Learn more about Phresh at: https://preshrodgers.com/assistant/https://www.instagram.com/preshrodgers/https://www.pinterest.com/preshrodgers/About Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Leverage Pinterest for Your Business with Presh Rodgers

As busy entrepreneurs it&apos;s easy to get caught up in hustle mode and struggle to find work/life balance. In this week&apos;s episode , I sit down with  writer,  producer, educator, coach and business strategist, Ivori Nicole.  We kick off our conversation by discussing Ivori&apos;s entrepreneurial journey and  definining what  work/life balance actually means. We also discuss how setting boundaries, prioritizing sleep, and controlling technology are critcal components to acheiving work/life balance. Finally, Ivori shares her sage advice for setting and accomplishing CLEAR goals.   Episode Highlights: [2:11] How Ivori got started in entrepreneurship[6:40] Every dollar isn’t meant for you[10:47] Defining what a work-life balance looks like[15:44] How to make sleep a priority[19:57] You need to have control over the technology in your life[23:02] Setting your boundaries when onboarding a new client[25:10] Ivori’s advice for setting and accomplishing  CLEAR goals[30:58] Where to find Ivori onlineAbout Ivori: Ivori Nicole is a writer, producer, educator, and Certified Professional Coach specializing in mindset & infertility coaching and business strategy. As Founder of Ivori Nicole Events, she has led a highly-acclaimed design team known for creating extraordinary events around the world for nearly 20 years, garnering features from Baltimore Business Journal, Washingtonian, and CBS and Fox affiliates.Ivori&apos;s passion for giving and sharing her knowledge, time, and resources led her to create Ivori Nicole Coaching. Carrying out her mission to help women purposefully design the life they love, she guides women to follow their life and business pursuits and inspires them to lead in the areas of mental wellness, infertility, IVF, motherhood (specifically postpartum), and entrepreneurship. With each client, Ivori seeks to create a safe environment, where women can lead satisfying lives fueled by fulfilling work. You can learn more about Ivori at:By visiting her website at ivorinicole.comFollowing her on Instagram at ivorinicoleAbout Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Cultivate Your Work/Life Balance with Ivori Nicole

In this week&apos;s episode , I sit down with  copywriting expert, marketing educator & mental health advocate, Kelsey Formost. Kelsey unpacks while copywriting is an important skillset for all entrepreneurs and one that can be easily learned - even if you hate writing! She also discusses a few tricks you can implement while writing to help you think and edit like a copywriter.  Finally, Kelsey provides actionable tips on how to best work with a professional copywriter, so you don&apos;t waste thousands of dollars!  Episode Highlights: [2:19] How Kelsey got started as an entrepreneur[7:02] Why it’s important to take the chance and follow your dreams[9:13] What exactly is copywriting and why is it useful?[13:20] How to get over the fear of copywriting[20:38] Some tips for hiring a copywriter[25:27] Why it’s important to have your brand reflected in your copywriting[30:58] Download Kelsey’s Freebie to help you with writing[35:00] Where to find KelseyAbout Kelsey:Kelsey Formost is a copywriting expert, marketing educator & mental health advocate who helps entrepreneurs learn to write words that sell. She&apos;s been featured in Business Insider, Glamour, Refinery29, Boss Babe & more. She’s also an experienced public speaker & educator, chosen for events like Hubspot’s Inbound2020 and SXSW (South By Southwest) 2021, two of the top marketing conferences in the country. Kelsey&apos;s easy-to-understand copywriting courses & templates have helped take struggling businesses to six figures and beyond, but that&apos;s not really what&apos;s important. Kelsey&apos;s mission is to de-mystify the process of communicating with an online audience, helping entrepreneurs feel empowered and inspired every time they need to write or speak about their business (and also, yeah, make more money in the process).You can learn more about Kelsey at: By visiting her website at kelseyformost.comFollowing her on Instagram at kelseywritesDownloading her freebie 3 Copywriting Secrets to Triple Your ProfitsAbout Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Write Words that Sell with Kelsey Formost

In this week&apos;s episode , I sit down with Brandy Mabra of Savvy Clover Consulting to discuss how to move from solopreneur to CEO of your business. We start by tackling what becoming the CEO of your business actually means and Brandy unpacks the difference between having a CEO mindset and a CEO skillset. Brandy also shares the 6 pillars of business excellence and how to evaluate each of these pillars to determine the health of your business. Finally, Brandy shares some of the biggest CEO time wasters and how you can successfully delegate these activities so you can fully embrace the CEO role in your business. Episode Highlights:[1:22] How Brandy got started in entrepreneurship[6:06] What does being a CEO really mean?[9:32] What are the 6 pillars of business excellence?[14:03] Why you need to look at your business on a long-term basis[16:56] Why it is important to hire help in your business[19:03] Some of the tasks you may be wasting your time on[24:52] Where to find Brandy About Brandy: Brandy Mabra is the CEO of Savvy Clover Coaching & Consulting and a business and leadership coach. Brandy has 15 years of business management and leadership experience. She has worked in diverse business climates and has turned hot mess businesses into well oiled and profitable machines with engaged teams. Brandy has spent her career building million-dollar empires and now uses her million-dollar skill set to help herself and other women entrepreneurs to do the same.You can learn more about Brandy at:savvyclover.com@savvyclovercoaching You can also download Brandy&apos;s FREE Business Health Checklist here. About Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

Evolve from Solopreneur to CEO of Your Business with Brandy Mabra

Balancing your side-hustle with a full-time job can seem impossible at times but as someone who was able to successfully do so for several years - it can be done! In today&apos;s episode I&apos;m sharing how having a 9 to 5 while launching your businesss can actually be beneficial and help you achieve your dream of becoming a full time business owner even faster! I&apos;ll also share some practical and easy tips you can implement immediately to start carving out more time in your day to devote to your business and achieve your business goals. Episode Highlights: [2:07] Carving out time to work on your business[8:31] How to use your downtime effectively and prioritize[10:52] The biggest benefit of working full time while launching a business [13:02] Why learning how to delegate early is important[16:48] How to set realistic goals for yourself[21:35] Navigating the work/side-hustle/life balanceAbout Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs.You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Go From Side Hustler to Successful Entrepreneur

Is your personal style aligned with your brand? As business owners it&apos;s so important that we show up with a consistent brand, visuals, and messaging however it&apos;s often easy to overlook our personal style. In this episode, I talk with fashion blogger turned brand style coach, Loren Sanders of Lavishly Style by Loren about the importance of building a personal style that matches your brand. Episode Highlights: [01:34] How Loren got started as an entrepreneur[04:21] Why it’s important to have a style that reflects your brand[07:32] Why you can’t always copy celebrities’ style[09:05] Some of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to style[11:33] Why your wardrobe can actually be a marketing tool[14:02] How to alter your wardrobe due to the pandemic[17:21] Some quick style tips from Loren[20:17] Where to find out more about Loren About Loren: Loren Sanders may live and breathe fashion but that doesn’t mean she&apos;s anything less than a BOSS when it comes to business. Her resume encompasses 9+ years of solid industry experience in HR and recruiting. In fact, it was in this field where Loren discovered a gift for helping professionals find confidence through their unique style. That experience compelled Loren to start a fashion and lifestyle blog in 2019 that became her love letter to all things fashion, self-love, and travel. Today, Loren helps women bring their signature style to life while seamlessly matching their brands.You can learn more about Loren at:-lavishlystyledbyloren.com Follow on IG at lavishlystyledbylorenAbout Your Host:Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full service design studio specializing in bold, beautiful web design for female entrepreneurs. You can learn more about Jacinta at- socialcircleinc.com- Follow on IG at jacinta_gandyThank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast. 

How to Align Your Style with Your Brand with Loren Sanders

Hustle with Purpose is a podcast for women who want to turn their passions into profitable businesses. Hustle with Purpose encourages us to leave “the busy life” behind and focus our time and energy on the things that fuel our passions and align with our purpose. Episodes are a mix of business tips, interviews with people that have propelled their passions into profitable businesses, and resources that will help you grow your business and build the life you want.

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