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‘Your ICONIC 2019’ — Glambition Radio Episode 157 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | January 10, 2019 Leave A Comment

Let’s do this! There’s some powerful energy in the air for 2019 around creating what you REALLY want next. But there are some major moves you have to consider first to get there, and I’m sharing them with you TODAY on this special solo episode of #GlambitionRadio.

My first recommendation may surprise you, and that’s not what to take on, but what to let go of. And I give you my special secret formula to identify those things quickly. You can’t move into your true ICONIC work until you decide what’s NOT up to par for you anymore. And I’m not even talking about habits, etc. I’m talking about what is ‘taking up room’ in your business model, for a start.

Then, I share with you that with all the noise and chaos in nearly every industry right now—especially for those of you who represent yourself and your offerings online—what YOUR absolute BEST move could be right now to not only stand out from the pack, but attract the ideal clients and followers you’ve been wanting.

I also share a sneak peek at my upcoming workshop, ‘ICONIC Content + IP Retreat, happening in Phoenix, March 19-21. Because I filled most of the seats at my recent ICONIC event, there are only 12 spots left. This is a very different type of retreat, with only 30 participants total, where we’re going to roll up our sleeves and break into your ICONIC messaging and models… on the spot. (For more info now and to reserve your seat, go to www.IPRetreat.com. But I walk you through all the details on the show, so it would be good to listen as well.)

It’s a critical time for changemaking entrepreneurs and thought leaders to develop and disseminate their most powerful content and I.P. (intellectual property). To TRULY step into being a thought leader – and I don’t mean just posting positive platitudes online to a bevy of followers (there are plenty of those). I mean REALLY leading your audience to a new way of THINKING.

But making time for any of this in your everyday business life is nearly next to impossible. It’s time you create a place and a plan to get your true messaging out there, and I share how you can be sure to make this happen in 2019.

This is one you don’t want to miss. Listen now or download for later at GlambitionRadio.com.

Enjoy, and if you like this episode please share with your community!

Xo Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Lynn Perkins, CEO + Co-Founder of UrbanSitter — Glambition Radio Episode 156 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | December 19, 2018 Leave A Comment

Entrepreneurs with kids often underestimate the importance of good childcare to support our careers and our missions (not to mention our marriages)! And you can thank Lynn Perkins, CEO and Co-Founder of UrbanSitter, for creating an app that makes finding even last minute childcare easier and more trustworthy than ever.

What’s different about UrbanSitter than any other app or site is it plugs into your existing social networks to find sitters and nannies. So for example, you can link to your Facebook network, school, church, or other community organization, and you’ll instantly see the sitters that are being used regularly and recommended within. Even better, most sitters will respond to your job post within minutes, making it actually feasible you’ll find childcare last minute for that important meeting that popped up this afternoon.

On today’s episode of #GlambitionRadio, I have Lynn walk me through how she came up with this genius idea and began to test and scale the venture, step by step. (She now has over a million users in 50 cities, with the company facilitating over 700,000 babysitting jobs!)

Lynn (who is also a mom of twins, so we had a lot to chat about ;)) also shares how she went about raising $50 million in VC funding from top-tier investors including First Round Capital, Advance Venture Partners, and Canaan Partners. Keep in mind she was nearly always pitching to rooms of men who were not her target market, so Lynn shares on the show how she learned fast how to get their attention and take this seriously.

On the show, we also discuss:

*How she decided which features to start with and NOT to start with when launching UrbanSitter (those of you who are perfectionists have to hear this tip)

*Why UrbanSitter pays sitters their full rate and does not take a cut (this was an interesting part of their model I did not realize)

*How they started marketing UrbanSitter without paid advertising

*How her entrepreneurship has helped her marriage have “food for conversation” (her husband just started his own venture as well)

*The importance of carving out at least 3 hours every week for self-care when running a business

*And… her most personal embarrassing babysitting story (This is a classic! I couldn’t beat it.)

Lynn and I also discuss the importance of women selling the “big picture” when talking about your company, why you shouldn’t be afraid to launch your product or service in the beta stage, and why writing every morning and every evening can help clear your mind and prioritize your goals.

Lots of insightful tips and advice in this episode. Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Xo Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

[REPLAY] Lisa Robertson, Designer & Former QVC Host — Glambition Radio Episode 128 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | December 5, 2018 Leave A Comment

If you ever watched the shopping channel QVC over the years, you likely caught a glimpse of this gorgeous, well-spoken woman introducing you to a new clothing staple or beauty product you couldn’t live without. Lisa Robertson was arguably the network’s most popular and best performing host of all time, generating a huge fan base and generating billions of dollars in revenue. In 2012 she launched her own Lisa Robertson Collection to create and feature her own designs as well as more of her favorite things, and she moved on from QVC in 2014.

But why did she really leave, and how has the transition been for her?

During this episode of Glambition Radio I was happily surprised at how open and forthright Lisa was in talking about the transition. You’ll also hear about her entire journey of her 20-year career in hosting and sales. (Did you know she first got started doing night shifts at another shopping channel, talking to herself (and the occasional inebriated caller) for hours a night? She tells the story during our interview.)

She gives us a sneak peek into her life now, and her new online business, after leaving her cable career. Her stunning Pennsylvania home is now the ultimate décor showroom, and she live-streams frequently to show off her wares and give decorating tips.

(I found myself entranced in the middle of a workday… watching a full 10-minute demonstration on how to make the perfect Christmas bow. And I suddenly felt I had to up my holiday decorating game. That’s her magic. I was sold.)

You’ll hear how she runs her business, works with a team she loves, and uses social media to serve her fans — it’s all on this episode of Glambition Radio.

On the show, we also cover:

* how she found the blessing in being overworked (at one point 20 hour workdays when she was on TV)

* how she keeps out the haters and negative people from her Facebook page

* the biggest change in Lisa’s life since leaving QVC

* how she came to the realization that she was a control freak and how it changed her leadership style

* the importance of looking at the big picture and not getting hung up on the little things when owning a business

* why Lisa thinks everyone should own their own business for at least a year

* why thinking like an entrepreneur will often NOT serve you well when working for a corporation (love this insight!)

On the show Lisa and I also discuss the importance of trusting your gut, why you need to remember why you started your own business in the first place, and what we love about Christmas decor.

You’re not going to want to miss this. So head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download for later).

Xo Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Lyndie Benson, Founder + Designer of Bleusalt — Glambition Radio Episode 155 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | November 21, 2018 Leave A Comment

This is a story of personal reinvention, as well as fashion innovation. Meet Lyndie Benson. You may not know her name, but her talents were behind the career of her husband for 30 years: saxophonist Kenny G. (Many don’t know that Lyndie named all of Kenny’s commercially successful albums and names of the songs, as well as designed most of the album covers.) But when their marriage came to an end a few years ago, she decided it was high time to put her own creative passions first. Her sustainable luxury fashion brand Bleusalt is barely a few years out of the gate, but it’s chic, relaxed, eco-style has already drawn the attention of celebs like Cindy Crawford and Patrick Dempsey.

But how did she go from having no experience in the fashion industry to starting a direct-to-consumer fashion brand? It started with discovering a piece of super soft fabric made from a beechwood tree. On today’s episode of #GlambitionRadio, I have Lyndie walk me through how she began the process from idea to launch, step by step. And you’ll appreciate her biggest a-ha moment — she realized she didn’t have to truly start from scratch; she already had years of valuable experience and was able to put it to use founding Bleusalt.

On the show, we also discuss:

*How Lyndie believes focusing on how you want to *feel* is moreimportant than what you want to do (this is how Bluesalt was born)

*How Bleusalt is unlike any other sustainable luxury brands on the market (and how that led to dozens of Malibu-based celebrities to fall in love with the brand — this is key)

*Why she still insists on managing all of Bleusalt’s social media personally, as well as receiving customer emails

*About that collaboration between Patrick Dempsey and Bleusalt (how this happened is a fun story—and SO Malibu ;))

*How social media is like the equivalent to a “store window” when you have a direct-to-consumer business

*The key in standing out from the crowd easily (you have to hear this)

*What’s next for Lyndie and Bleusalt…

Lyndie and I also cover the importance of following your passion, why you should know your value, and to have confidence in putting yourself out there.

You’re not going to want to miss this episode. Lyndie’s power entrepreneur story is the perfect example of what happens when you follow your passions. Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Xo Ali

P.S. Be sure to head over to bleusalt.com to see her incredible pieces. I can’t wait to get my hands on The Wrap 🙂

Power, freedom, and ditching ‘perfection’…

BY ALI BROWN | November 20, 2018 Leave A Comment

Did you catch these recent episodes of Glambition® Radio?

I wanted to send a quick update just in case you hadn’t. Because seriously this show just keeps getting better.

Amazing guests. Provocative topics. Powerful conversations.

Here are our latest episodes. Descriptions are below.

Here’s a bit about each of these episodes…

Lauren Zander (formerly Handel) started her career the same as many of us did — she took a desk job straight out of college, wanting to save the world. She hated the job, but she discovered that she had a knack for helping people solve their problems, so she began coaching people through their struggles. I have Lauren walk me through the beginning of how she started and grew her multimillion-dollar firm, as well as what comprises her groundbreaking methodology, The Handel Method®.

Ali Brown ‘SHOW FLIP’! – A few weeks ago I appeared as a guest on my client Eleanor Beaton’s ‘Fierce Feminine Leadership’ podcast, and we got into such juicy stuff, I wanted to make sure you heard it right here on #GlambitionRadio. And here it is. I am calling this episode ‘The Stuff We Don’t Talk About’, because it delves into much of the unspoken things we deal with as our success accelerates faster and reaches higher. If you aren’t familiar with Eleanor, you should be. I’m honored she’s one of my ongoing Premier clients.

Zainab Salbi has dedicated her life to helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives and communities. As a victim herself of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein’s abuse, Zainab immigrated to the U.S., and at only 23 she founded Women for Women International. But here’s why I REALLY wanted to have her on the show… Despite an incredibly impactful career helping women find their freedom, Zainab didn’t feel free herself. And on this powerful episode, Zainab shares the insightful realization she had: She needed to share her secrets in order to find her power.

Christy Whitman used to be unhappy in just about every area of her life. But she discovered it was actually time to look inward. And that led her on a trajectory of not only changing her life, but becoming a renowned transformational coach and two-time New York Times best-selling author. If you’re feeling in a “rut” with your business (or within yourself!), this #GlambitionRadio episode is a must listen!

Petra Kolber – I have Petra walk us through how her career as an internationally renowned fitness expert (including being the global face and voice of Reebok) led to her having panic attacks and craving something more. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough or you’re not doing enough, you are going to love her message she shares on this episode. (And you’re also going to love the story of how we originally met!) I LOVE Petra’s new book: The Perfection Detox: Tame Your Inner Critic, Live Bravely, and Unleash Your Joy.

Angelique Rewers – After pulling all-nighters in her job at a global corporate consulting firm, a major hospitalization woke up Angelique Rewers to seek her own path. And today, as The Corporate Agent, she mentors entrepreneurs from around the world helping them land corporate contracts. She’s sharing her journey on the show today, step by step. And I’m honored that on this episode of #GlambitionRadio, Angelique also reveals how pivotal my coaching was during that big transition she made.

Don’t miss out on Glambition Radio—the leading podcast for true women entrepreneurs and leaders. Go here now to listen or subscribe for automatic updates.

Xo Ali

P.S. #GlambitionRadio is now on Spotify!

Lauren Zander, Creator of the Handel Method — Glambition Radio Episode 154 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | November 7, 2018 Leave A Comment

Lauren Zander (formerly Handel) started her career the same as many of us did — she took a desk job straight out of college, wanting to save the world. She hated the job, but she discovered that she had a knack for helping people solve their problems, so she began coaching people through their struggles. But there is a lot to Lauren’s story of growth, both on the business and personal side. She shares it all, along with her powerful advice, on this episode of Glambition Radio.

I have Lauren walk me through the beginning of how she started and grew her multimillion-dollar firm, as well as what comprises her groundbreaking methodology, The Handel Method®, which teaches clients to ‘hack into their own mainframe to redesign their life’. Clients come to her for coaching around their work lives but also their relationships, families… even their sex lives.

We also dive into Lauren’s book “Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life”, which, as you can guess by the title, is a no-B.S. approach to fixing what’s not working in your life and turning things around.

The author, university lecturer, and public speaker is also a contributor to several publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Self, Women’s Health, Marie Claire, and The Huffington Post. Lauren has also led seminars and conferences all over the world for World Bank, the US Department of Justice for Judges, Rodale Publishing, and Donna Karan’s Urban Zen, just to name a few.

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, we also discuss:

* How Lauren has effectively been able to generate constant press in recent years—it’s not just having a publicist

* The magic tips she uses to network and grow her clientele list. (On the show she tells a story on how she landed one high-profile client at a cocktail party.)

* The importance of following through when making a new connection (this is crucial when networking, and many seem to neglect doing it)

* Lauren’s thoughts on the current political climate and leadership in our country and how we should respond

* The one thing Lauren wishes women did more of (this is key to her teachings)

* What “personal pollution” is, and why it’s important to recognize

* What happens when you’re okay with humiliation and rejection

* The benefits of taking an improv class for your life and business

And more.

On the show Lauren and I also discuss why you should make a promise and put a consequence on it, why you should NOT try to change a man, and why you should be honest with yourself if you’re not feeling challenged in your career.

Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Xo Ali

P.S. We landed you a $75-off promo code if you’d like to try out Lauren’s Inner.U course. Use code GLAMBITION75 for $75 off a subscription level at checkout. Go to InnerU.Coach.

P.S.S. Talk to a human and see if Handel Group coaching options are right for you. Find out which areas of life you may need to work on with the free coaching tool from Lauren Zander and Handel Group, The Current Reality Quiz. It’s an easy (and fun!) way to self assess: http://bit.ly/GLAMBITIONCRQ

‘The Stuff We Don’t Talk About’ — Glambition Radio Episode 153 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | October 24, 2018 Leave A Comment

We’re doing something different this week with a SHOW FLIP! A few weeks ago I appeared as a guest on my client Eleanor Beaton’s ‘Fierce Feminine Leadership’ podcast, and we got into such juicy stuff, I wanted to make sure you heard it right here on GlambitionRadio.com. And here it is.

I am calling this episode ‘The Stuff We Don’t Talk About’, because it delves into much of the unspoken things we deal with as our success accelerates faster and reaches higher.

On this #GlambitionRadio, you’ll hear us rant on topics such as:

* How too much information and too many courses are screwing with everyone’s heads and making them overthink everything with their business—and locking them into outdated models and revenue caps

* Why I decided to shut down many of my large training programs a few years ago, and instead dedicate time and space to get ‘reoriented’ back into my true genius work

* How Eleanor unbelievably got HATERS after explaining on her blog how she delegates email to an assistant. (Think about this: Would that have happened if she was a man? Hint: No.)

* A great TIP on how to negate that weird “mom guilt” when you know it’s time to hire help around the house for your family. (But it’s gotta happen. For many of my clients who are the high earners of their families, this is an absolute non-negotiable.)

* How a Madonna concert I saw at age 13 changed my life forever

* Why change is messy, and you have to remember that in the middle of a lifesaving surgery it always looks like a murder

* Why I’ve always made sure my business growth follows my personal growth, and what happens when I ignore that

* And more.

***By the way, I was VERY free-flowing with my language on this interview so this is NOT one to listen to with the kids around, LOL! I was on fire.***

If you aren’t familiar with Eleanor, you should be. I consider her one of the foremost women’s leadership experts in North America today. When I first heard her teachings in 2015 as a guest on her podcast, I thought ‘Finally… someone is approaching this from a higher and extremely practical level’. And today, I’m honored she’s one of my ongoing Premier clients. (Who has quickly accelerated to a 7-figure business since she started working with me in 2017. Boom.)

Through her trainings, mentorships, and keynotes, Eleanor advises senior executive women on developing the skills they need to amplify their voices and take their seats at the tables where the big decisions are made.

Eleanor will also be at my ICONIC 2.0 event happening here in Phoenix on November 7+8, 2018, so many of you will get to meet her in person. Waitlist at IconicWithAliBrown.com.

Enjoy, and if you liked this episode please share with your community!

Xo Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Zainab Salbi, Activist + Author of “Freedom is an Inside Job” — Glambition Radio Episode 152 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | October 10, 2018 Leave A Comment

Activist and social entrepreneur Zainab Salbi has dedicated her life to helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives and communities. As a victim herself of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein’s abuse, Zainab immigrated to the U.S., and at only 23 she founded Women for Women International.

But here’s why I REALLY wanted to have her on the show today… Despite an incredibly impactful career helping women find their freedom, Zainab didn’t feel free herself. In creating and growing this huge mission, her role within the organization had become ‘her own monster’. She found herself eventually working so hard and so unfulfilled that she neared a complete breakdown.

And on this powerful episode of #GlambitionRadio, Zainab shares the insightful realization she had: She needed to share her secrets in order to find her power. (Listen now at GlambitionRadio.com to understand what she means.)

On the show, I have Zainab walk us through how she was able to tell her truth, fully and authentically, all of which is documented in her latest book “Freedom is an Inside Job”. And it’s an honor to have her on the show today, as I was so in awe of meeting her on Richard Branson’s Necker Island seven years ago during a private ‘New Frontiers in Philanthropy’ event. (I tell the story in the show intro.)

Having been named as one of the women changing the world by leading publications such as Newsweek to People Magazine, Zainab’s 30-year career has empowered women and marginalized voices around the world. Today Zainab is the Executive Editor and host of the acclaimed PBS series “#MeToo, Now What”, as well as “The Zainab Salbi Project” with The Huffington Post and AOL, and “The Nida’a Show” with TLC Arabia.

On the show, we also discuss:

*The moment she knew it was time to step down from leading Women for Women International, but how terrified she was to admit it (this is something we all need to hear)

*Why you DON’T have to compromise yourself for your “goal” (she says even your biggest dreams won’t require you to self-sacrifice—wow—this a new feminine leadership manifesto)

*How contraction can be just as valuable as expansion – especially as you’re reaching your goals (you won’t hear this anywhere else)

*The need for a new value system—for the sake of ourselves… and the world

Zainab and I also discuss the importance of carving out time for yourself every day, why you should stop making yourself small to make others happy, and the significance to dare to do what you believe is true.

I know you’ll get something out of this episode! Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Xo Ali

P.S. Zainab latest book “Freedom is an Inside Job” was just released on October 2 — be sure you order your copy here.

Christy Whitman, Coach + Author of ‘Quantum Success’ — Glambition Radio Episode 151 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | September 26, 2018 Leave A Comment

My guest this week used to be unhappy in just about every area of her life. She was 30 pounds overweight, nearly $60,000 in debt working a job she hated, and she believed, like most do, that if her external circumstances shifted, she’d finally be happy. But she discovered it was actually time to look inward.

And that led Christy Whitman on a trajectory of not only changing her life, but becoming a renowned transformational coach and two-time New York Times best-selling author. If you’re feeling in a “rut” with your business (or within yourself!), this #GlambitionRadio episode is a must listen!

On the show Christy shares how we are currently in the “age of abundance” and we have the power to either attract or repel energy. In other words, YOU can manifest your dreams right here and now, and her recipe for success is shared in her new book ‘Quantum Success: 7 Essential Laws for a Thriving, Joyful and Prosperous Relationship with Work and Money’.

Through Christy’s personalized coaching programs, she has helped thousands of people from around the world achieve their goals. She has appeared on The Today Show and The Morning Show and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, and other publications, to name a few.

On the show, Christy and I discuss:

*How she dug deep to find out what was causing her anxiety… instead of trying to suppress the feeling

*The critical concept of the upward spiral of success (I LOVE this, and haven’t heard it described this way before)

*How to own your power to create your own thoughts

*Why to choose ALIGNMENT over linear goals (this echoes what I’ve been sharing for the last few years; spot on)

*Why you need to give yourself permission to let go (especially if it’s draining your energy)

Christy and I also discuss the importance shifting negative thoughts into abundance, why we need to create a vision statement for our life and business, as well as whether you should self-publish a book or try to score a deal with a big publishing house.

Don’t miss this insightful show. Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Xo Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Petra Kolber, Author of The Perfection Detox + Fitness Expert — Glambition Radio Episode 150 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | September 12, 2018 Leave A Comment

It was 1996. The Macarena was in full swing. Prince Charles and Princess Diana finalized their divorce. Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise debuted in theaters worldwide. And Reebok STEP was in full fitness force. I know because I was an instructor. And when I first moved to New York, I mailed a letter to this fantastic British woman I’d seen in the STEP videos. Her name was Petra Kolber. I wanted to see if—by some crazy chance—she’d be willing to have coffee with little ol’ Ali Brown, as I was considering teaching classes in the city. To my amazement, she responded with a YES, and… well, you have to hear the details in today’s #GlambitionRadio.

Because you see, we then pretty much forgot about each other. Then, fast forward to this past May, I received a lovely letter from a woman named Petra Kolber, saying she had a new book coming out and would love to be on my show. She didn’t realize I was the same Ali Brown. And I didn’t recognize her name at first. You have to hear the story! And now… here we are.

And I LOVE her new book: The Perfection Detox: Tame Your Inner Critic, Live Bravely, and Unleash Your Joy. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough or you’re not doing enough, you are going to love her message she shares on today’s show.

I have Petra walk us through how her career as an internationally renowned fitness expert (including being the global face and voice of Reebok) led to her having panic attacks and craving something more. This led to her writing The Perfection Detox — her 21-step process reveals how we can let go of perfectionism and gain our freedom back.

On the show, we also discuss:

* exactly what is standing in between you and your potential

*how to tell if perfectionism is hurting or helping you (it can do both)

*the importance of tuning in to the static between your heart and your head

*how the pitfalls of social media relate to our perfectionist tendencies (and how to curb them)

*how our heart can’t separate the difference between what we’re seeing ‘on screen’ and what we’re really going through in life (and what to do about it)

* the best bit of advice she received at the beginning of her career (it’s simple but SO true)

* details about Petra’s 10-year career as a fitness athlete, traveling around the world with Reebok

*Petra’s thoughts on the importance of the need for women entrepreneurs especially to detox from toxic perfectionism

Petra and I also discuss the importance of asking for help, why you shouldn’t take it personally if someone says no, and why you should stay humble, enjoy the ride, and serve your success forward.

Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And be sure to check out her book at petrakolber.com/book-the-perfection-detox.

Xo Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!