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How to Prepare for Maternity Leave as a Solopreneur, Plus Words of Wisdom After 5 Years in Business, with Candice Elliott
In May of 2021, we interviewed Candice Elliott to learn what it’s like to be an HR Consultant. At the time, she was pregnant with her first son and shared with us all of the plans she’d made to prepare for maternity leave. More than two years later, we catch up with Candice to hear how those plans actually panned out (hint: it didn't quite go as expected...), what it’s like transitioning into motherhood as a business owner, and what she’s doing differently the second time around. Candice’s candor and words of wisdom will be helpful for anyone navigating maternity or paternity leave as solopreneurs.
Web3, NFTs, AI, ChatGPT… what does it all mean?! Explain it to me like I’m 5.
In this episode, you’ll learn simple, digestible definitions for Web3, NFTs, Blockchain technology, Smart Contracts, AI, and ChatGPT.
We discuss why it’s critical to stay up to date on new tech, not only for our businesses and our clients, but also for us to understand the world in which our kids are growing up in.
How to use Human Design to make better decisions, improve your relationships, understand your kids, and love yourself more deeply
I invited Human Design expert, Nadia Last, to the pod to talk us through the origins of Human Design, the 5 energy types, our Authority, and our Strategy. We weave in and out of practical applications of this system, and I even share a bit of my labor and delivery story on the pod for the first time ever.
Buckle up for a a deep, intuitive, and insightful conversation that will surely have an impact on your business, your relationships, your decision-making, and so much more.
Is your lack of an operational framework causing you to feel overwhelmed and holding you back from making more money?
It's easy to think that maybe you need to create a new framework for the services you offer, or that you need to re-brand or do something else drastic to fix these symptoms. When in reality, it's quite likely that the real issue is a lack of leadership on your end and an operational framework that's repeatable and reasonable for both you and the client.
Learn How Kenza Can Help You Grow Your Biz and Network
Get the inside scoop on how Kenza can connect you to the professionals, courses, and programs you need to succeed as a parent entrepreneur. Learn 2 important lessons that Tiffany learned this summer and key takeaways to help you not repeat the same mistakes and see how we’re expanding The Kenza pod to bring you even more value!
Season 4 Finale: Get a glimpse behind the scenes of Kenza, learn what it's like to be a Fractional CEO & CFO, join an upcoming workshop, and hear about Tiff's plans to explore the expat life.
In this Season 4 Finale, Beth and Tiffany are taking you behind the scenes of Kenza and their consulting businesses!
Understanding Neurodiversity to Improve and Deepen our Client Relationships, with Dawn Mortensen, Gaming Marketing Manager at Meta
In this episode, we are exploring the term Neurodiversity—what it means, how it shows up in our families and workplaces, and how we can compassionately work with someone who may fall under this umbrella. We also discuss resources for those of us who may identify as neurodivergent.
How to Harness the Power of Our Emotions to Make Smarter Business Decisions with Kat Lee, Founder of Empowered Curiosity and Spiritual Business Mentor
When we are able to use our business as a spiritual teacher, we are able to learn so much about ourselves and how we show up in the world. Understanding how this all works together can be a true secret weapon for you to build an intentional, aligned, fulfilling, and successful business. This episode is filled with rich conversation as well as practical tools and techniques to help you grow as an entrepreneur, parent, and partner.
So ya wanna be a... Business Coach, with Peggy James
In this episode, I sit down with Peggy James, a business and marketing coach, to discuss what it’s like to grow a successful coaching business.
Peggy began her independent career by becoming a Virtual Assistant. Over time, she learned that she had a passion for leading, inspiring, and teaching others, so she evolved her business to coach and teach others how to become a VA.
Financial Planning for Solopreneurs, with Hunter Boyd, Founder of Solopreneur Financial
Hunter shares his favorite tax strategies geared towards parent entrepreneurs and he gives advice on how you can save on taxes as a business owner and parent. Plus, learn about the benefits of putting your kids on the payroll, find when they’re eligible, and learn how to best utilize them in your business!
Words of Wisdom & Perspective from a Mama Who's Been in Business for 20 years, with Lisa Cook, Founder of Kids Swim LA
At the core of this episode, Lisa gives pro tips and perspective for us parent entrepreneurs who are in our beginning years of business.
You will also learn about her newest endeavor which is helping new business owners through financial tips, leadership, and marketing. In it, she gives you 20 years of experience in just 6 weeks. You can’t beat that!
So ya wanna be a... Nonprofit Marketing Consultant with Katelyn Baughan, Founder of KB Digital
We’re excited to introduce you to Katelyn Baughan, founder of KB Digital—a marketing consultancy for nonprofits—and a Mama of two. In this episode, we discuss her journey from the traditional workforce to starting her own business.
How to Save Your Sanity Through Time Blocking, with Claire Holmes, Founder of Mama Collaborative
We then discuss what exactly time blocking is, why it’s absolutely critical to us working parents, how it works, how to stick to it, and practical tips to get started today. Plus, you can hop over to kenzacollective.com/mamacollaborative to watch a supplemental video where Claire walks you through exactly how this looks and works.
So ya wanna be an... Email Copywriter & Strategist with Samantha Montalbano, Founder of Boldness Factor
You’ll learn that the field of email copywriting has many opportunities for growth, and hear about some of Samantha’s most recommended resources for you to check out if this is something that sounds interesting to you. We also discuss what services Samantha offers, and she points out the power of starting simple so that you can become a known expert in your space.
Let's Make a Budget! with Beth Gummere, Kenza CoFounder & CFO
You’ll learn what information you need to gather before sitting down and making a budget. You’ll get advice on how to create a budget that makes sense for your business based on both your expected and unexpected expenses, anticipated income, and what you ideally want to take home in a paycheck.
Strategies for Controlling the Chaos as a Parent-Entrepreneur with Lauren Golden, Founder of The Free Mama Movement
Have you ever found yourself wondering: is it actually possible to run a successful business and be the parent and partner I want to be without burning out?
We sat down with Lauren Golden— founder of The Free Mama Movement—to dig into that question and get her strategies of controlling the chaos as a Mama of three and a business owner.
The Two Most Powerful Habits That Changed Everything for Tiffany
In this bonus episode, Tiffany shares exciting updates from The Kenza Collective and what to expect in Season 4 of the Kenza Pod. She gives a sneak peek into the upcoming episodes and guest interviews that you are not going to want to miss! Plus, be the first to hear about an exciting new initiative at Kenza and how it will benefit you as a parent entrepreneur.
How to Clean Up your Linkedin in 5 Easy Steps with Senior Career Strategist Andrea Gerson
We sat down with Andrea Gerson—professional resume writer and founder of Resume Scripter—about how to craft a narrative specifically for ourLinkedIn pages now that we are out on our own, and how to make your profile shine and speak directly to your ideal clients.
5 Financial Tasks You Need to do Before the End of the Year
Life is busy right now and we're all just trying to finish out the year strong. So in this episode, we’re giving you the five tasks that you need to do by year-end in order to set yourself up for success come tax season. C’mon - just five little tasks are all we’re asking for here. You can do this!
So ya wanna be a...Digital Business Manager
We sat down with Megan Schenleber—Digital Business Manager, wife, and mother to a young daughter. In this episode, you’ll learn about Megan’s background, how she got started as a Virtual Assistant and transitioned into being a Digital Business Manager, what her day-to-day looks like juggling a freelance career with a young child, and a whole set of pro tips for those of you considering this career path.