Ali Brown

‘The Keys to Becoming ICONIC’ — Glambition Radio Episode 145 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | July 10, 2018 Leave A Comment

Today I’m handing you a sneak preview of the content I’ll be leading at my upcoming workshop, ‘ICONIC with Ali Brown’, happening in Phoenix on November 7+8. (Learn more at www.IconicWithAliBrown.com) And I want you to listen closely… the advice enclosed within is CRITICAL to hear for those of you who are beyond the beginning years of your business.

In past episodes, I’ve addressed the online insanity and overflowing market saturation and noise we’re encountering in most every industry. And in this show, I’m going to show you how to not only position yourself way beyond that mess, but also how to start feeling into the powerful next chapter of your career. Listen now to this urgent information at www.GlambitionRadio.com.

On this solo episode of #GlambitionRadio, I share:

* The epidemic of businesses (and especially coaches) who have become ‘focus-grouped contemporary.’ (I love this phrase lifted from the fashion industry. Essentially it means designed for the masses, safe, average, expected. No edge or advantage.)

* Why disrupting not only your industry but your own model is the key to your next big level of growth

* How beating your competition is the LAST objective you should be focusing on (this may be good news to many of you tired of ‘seeing too much’)

* Why SACRIFICE is the power behind any true ICON of her industry—but it’s not the kind of sacrifice you may be thinking you have to make

* What METRICS you need to stop counting if you’re not a mass market, consumer business

* How important this concept is and how to approach it: Purposeful Positioning > Purposeful Perception™

* What my Porsche salesman said that taught me about positioning a brand uniquely

* The second ‘dark night of the soul’ that many women entrepreneurs experience after reaching great success, and that happens right before their true, ICONIC work is birthed. (Oooo… this is a juicy one.)

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

But note there is some time-sensitive information on this show as well…

If you meet the qualifications, I invite you to join me LIVE in November for ‘ICONIC with Ali Brown’.

This is an advanced workshop for established women leaders, and we will be maxed out at 80 seats. Last year we sold out within 48 hours, so if you are interested I suggest you get on the Priority Notification list at www.IconicWithAliBrown.com or simply text ‘ICONIC’ to (480) 485-2664.

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!

Meeting up in Miami or Phoenix

BY ALI BROWN | July 6, 2018 Leave A Comment

I hope you’re enjoying a fantastic summer here in the U.S. After a few weeks of travel, Brett and I are happy to be home for all this month – it does get HOT here in Scottsdale, but we love our pool time with the kids and doing a lot of grilling.

If you’d like to keep up with more of our adventures (my twins included), I’m on Instagram at @alibrownofficial. I’m posting there more than anywhere else lately because I love its simplicity and positive vibe.

I wanted to drop a quick update here on a few opportunities to work together, as well as my latest episode of #GlambitionRadio…

OCTOBER 11+12, MEET ME IN MIAMI BEACH

I’ll be in Miami for some playtime before a private event, and have a bit of time open for VIP Strategy Days while I’m in the area.

Clients have used these days to map out how to best skyrocket their current model (without implosion), position themselves for higher-end fees and clients, plan their next level of growth, drive a creative “sharp right turn”, or birth a new brand that matches where they’re really feeling called right now, among other objectives. We’ll set an agenda based on your needs during a private pre-call before we meet, and a follow-up call is included as well.

If you’d like to inquire, please complete the brief form on this page, and Jen on my team will reach out to you. (I’ve booked a beautiful oceanfront suite for my stay in Mid-Beach, so we’ll have an inspiring location to create your next level.)

NOVEMBER 7+8, ICONIC 2.0 in PHOENIX

By popular demand, I’m repeating last year’s sold out ICONIC event, and it’s going to be even better than before.

ICONIC 2.0 is for women leaders and entrepreneurs who are ready to get off the launch hamster wheel and now truly step into their great work, creating the most powerful chapter of their careers.

If you’re sick and tired of seeing the same formulas taught over and over (and that don’t work anymore), you will love how I work, the leaders I attract, and the breakthroughs my content creates. Get ready for a fresh perspective, incomparable positioning, and hugely profitable possibilities.

IMPORTANT: Last year we sold out in less than 48 hours, so get on the Priority Notification List here so you’ll be first to know when registration opens in the next two weeks. (Or, text ICONIC to (480) 485-2664.)

I hope to have the chance to meet you in person sometime soon, and help you step into the best next version of yourself and your work that you ever imagined.

AND NOW, AN INCREDIBLE CONVERSATION WITH KATE WHITE

Kate White on Glambition Radio with Ali Brown

She spent 14 years as the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, where she increased overall circulation by30%, making Cosmo the #1 magazine in the U.S during that time. But I’m having Kate back on the show because her career books have changed my life since I began reading them in the mid-90s. And you’ll hear all about her latest ‘Gutsy Girl Handbook’, on this week’s episode of Glambition Radio. During our conversation, she dives into why NOW was the right time to release this book, and the importance of badass, impactful ideas.

You may have a successful business or career, but it’s simply not enough to do what you’ve been told, or to do what you’ve always done. The key is to take it to that next level ahead of everyone else. Listen now or download for later here.

Xo Ali

Kate White, Best-Selling Author + Former Editor-in-Chief of ‘Cosmopolitan’ — Glambition Radio Episode 144 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | July 4, 2018 Leave A Comment

She spent 14 years as the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, where she increased overall circulation by 30%, making Cosmo the #1 magazine in the U.S during that time. But I’m having Kate back on the show because her career books have changed my life since I began reading them in the mid-90s. And you’ll hear all about her latest ‘Gutsy Girl Handbook’, on this week’s episode of Glambition Radio. During our conversation, she dives into why NOW was the right time to release this book, and I couldn’t agree more.

On today’s episode, Kate shares the importance of badass, impactful ideas. You may have a successful business or career, but it’s simply not enough to do what you’ve been told, or to do what you’ve always done. The key is to take it to that next level ahead of everyone else— actively come up with bold, innovative, and disruptive ideas. (Don’t wait until a problem needs to be solved.)

In one example, Kate breaks down how she heard an ad on the radio about how melanoma was the fastest growing cancer in women… and then turned that into a multi-million dollar awareness campaign for Cosmo. She didn’t wait around for permission; she just did it. Hear the full story of how Kate created this forward-thinking campaign.

Not only did Kate turn Cosmo’s sales numbers around and dedicate her career to helping empower women in the workplace, but from there on she became a New York Times best-selling author of 12 (twelve!) murder mysteries and thrillers. I ask her point blank how she went from crafting headlines about sexual positions to writing detailed suspense novels. (Her answer may surprise you!)

On the show, we also discuss:

*Why you should never deviate from your brand DNA (I love this because I had to reclaim my own)

*When you should say yes… and then figure it out later (don’t talk yourself out of opportunities)

*Why the mark of a leader is to act in a crisis – not go all quiet when s*** hits the fan

*Why, like it or not, your appearance is critical when it comes to your career success (she’ll share an interesting stat with you)

*Why you need to ask for what you want… ‘even if there is a good reason not to’ (that last part grabbed me!)

*How women tend to wait for the ‘perfect moment’ to go after their goals, but we need to ignore that instinct

*How she spends her winters in Uruguay with her honey (love this idea — we all need a love shack to mix it up a bit)

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, Kate and I also discuss why you shouldn’t forget about the big picture when you’re thinking about your day-to-day, why we need to listen more than we talk, and why you shouldn’t just ask for more money, but also ask for the juicy opportunities. Think about your legacy, your impact — who do you want to become?

I’m delighted to have Kate back on the show sharing her career wisdom. Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And don’t forget to pick up a copy of her new ‘Gutsy Girl Handbook’.

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!

I’m in NYC…

BY ALI BROWN | June 22, 2018 Leave A Comment

I’m writing this from the lobby of our chic NYC hotel, sipping an iced cold-brew coffee and getting ready for a VIP Strategy Day with a new client. Brett and I have been enjoying a week sans kids and taking in all the city has to offer!

On Wednesday night I hosted a small soiree for several of my #GlambitionRadio guests and it was wonderful to catch up with these high profile women personally. Guests included Kate White (former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan), Farnoosh Torabi (host of So Money), retail maven Lisa Robinson (formerly of QVC), and several others you may know. I’ll be posting photos soon on my NEW Instagram account: @alibrownofficial – so be sure to follow me there!

Part of the conversation we had was about the topics we’re hearing over and over regarding women and success. Much of what we’re hearing about continually is about catching up, making things right, equaling things out, or fixing things that are broken.

Those are important conversations.

But we agreed there needs to be much more conversation about LEADING.

And this is where my passion lies now.

Because when you insist on operating from your highest level of genius and purpose, it will naturally create more change than you could ever intend on its own.

How does that feel?

Often when I am working with my clients — these are women entrepreneurs whose revenues are typically in the 7- or 8-figures — and if I’m feeling some stuckness or resistance around their business, I will challenge them to this:

Most often the troubles and challenges they are experiencing are actually stemming from the fact they are THINKING TOO SMALL.

And when we identify that and break through to the larger vision and purpose of what they really should be working on, it’s a tremendous RELIEF. They are not here to do things the regular way.

Their growth is about…

being nothing less than extraordinary.

doing often the opposite of everyone around them.

and stepping into their ICONIC work.

If this resonates with you, I invite you back to ICONIC 2.0 this November to continue the powerful work we started last year in Los Angeles.

Because last year’s event SOLD OUT within 48 hours, I have a feeling seats won’t be available for long when we go live.

I’ve scheduled registration to open on July 9 to the public, but I’ll be giving YOU an early chance to reserve your spot.

Watch your inbox for more details coming soon.

And if you have any qualified clients or friends you’d like to encourage to attend, please send them to www.iconicwithalibrown.com to get on the Priority Notification List. Or have them text “ICONIC” to (480) 485-2664.

(You are already ranked highest priority and you don’t need to get on that list! ;))

I’ll touch base again in a week or two.

Xo Ali

Randi Zuckerberg, Founder of Zuckerberg Media + Author of ‘Pick Three’ — Glambition Radio Episode 143 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | June 20, 2018 Leave A Comment

Since leaving Facebook in 2011, Randi Zuckerberg has piled up a varied stack of her own accomplishments, including a weekly tech radio show, two TV shows, a series of angel investments, producing three Broadway shows, and even a six-week stint starring Rock of Ages. It’s been a wild ride since she decided to embrace her creative personality and take a different road than her family name would seem to dictate.

But she fast learned that entrepreneurship combined with motherhood came with incredible demands of time and bandwidth. How to manage? Even with good help and a great team? The businesswoman, mother of two, and author realized even back in her single tech days that we live in a culture that celebrates busyness and working harder (no matter the cost). And that’s a problem.

Her solution? Pick three. It’s a refreshing take on prioritizing, and she’s here to talk about it today on Glambition Radio.

And her new book goes into this process in detail: ‘Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day)’. Work,sleep, fitness, family, friends — instead of trying to accomplish all five things every day, Randi believes in picking the three most important areas to focus on in any ONE given day, and do them incredibly well.

This is a great conversation with an amazing woman— you don’t want to miss this episode of #GlambitionRadio.

Randi is passionate about the intersection of tech and media and through Zuckerberg Media she is inspiring kids to embrace the power of technology to bring them closer to their goals and what they love. She currently hosts a weekly tech business show called Dot Complicated on SiriusXM and has two TV shows: ‘DOT’ on NBC Universal Kids (winner of Kidscreen’s Best New Preschool Series) and ‘American Dreams’ on HSN, highlighting entrepreneurs around the country.

On the show, we also discuss:

* How multiple mentors in Silicon Valley told her that she should be less interesting and try to fit in more if she wanted to be successful in tech (you have to hear what she learned from this)

* How turning off distractions for just a few hours can help you produce your best work (Gals, put down the phone and give yourself some uninterrupted time. You deserve it)

* Why we need to STOP making the work/balance conversation a gendered conversation (Randi emphasizes this is a topic for everyone – it shouldn’t be seen as taboo for anyone to be equally passionate about their work AND family)

* How her tech-promoting work through Zuckerberg Media goes hand in hand with the message behind ‘Pick Three’ (mindfulness is the key)

* Why it’s never the right time to start a business, but you should go for it anyway (she says the time truly is now)

* How being cast in the Broadway hit show Rock of Ages led Randi to rediscover her creativity (even if that meant going out of her comfort zone)

* She also lets us in on the three broadway shows she is producing right now (and how she’s enjoying being a voter for the Tony Awards— I loved hearing about this process)

On this episode of Glambition Radio, Randi and I also discuss how we prioritize our work with both having two young children, and why we need to leverage the things that make us unique in our business and our life.

You’re going to love getting to know this unexpectedly creative techy with the famous last name. Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And be sure to grab a copy of Randi’s new book, ‘Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day)’.

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!

It’s exhausting to market “harder”…

BY ALI BROWN | June 13, 2018 Leave A Comment

When competition swarms around, it can be good in many ways, as it gets you to raise your game.

But inadvertently, it can keep you playing small … because then often your entire focus becomes marketing.

And that’s exhausting.

Why?

Because someone else will always have…

Cooler videos.
A larger following.
Greater exposure.
More cash to market.
Better ads.
More posts.
A larger team.
Lower prices.
More famous friends.

The list goes on.

And then suddenly you realize—you’ve been focused more on beating this game than doing YOUR ICONIC WORK.

And this, my friends, is an invitation.

Out of that pool of noise.

To elevate to your highest level of genius.

And truly start LEADING.

This fall, I’m inviting 80 women entrepreneurs to join me once again for a powerful two-day retreat to become no less than… ICONIC.

Because last year SOLD OUT within 48 hours of opening registration, I have a feeling seats won’t be available for long.

So, to be fair, I’m giving everyone a “heads up” and the opportunity to raise your hand for early notice when full information and registration goes live in the next few weeks.

Simply enter your info here and you’ll get on the PRIORITY NOTIFICATION list.

OR… text “ICONIC” to (480) 485-2664.

Even if you’re just curious, I highly recommend it.

Meet you at the top. It’s less crowded up here.

(And the air is better.)

Xo Ali

‘Nice girls’, tight jeans, and creative secrets…

BY ALI BROWN | June 11, 2018 Leave A Comment

Time to catch up with these recent episodes of Glambition® Radio…

Download some instant on-the-go advice, inspiration, and revelation for the week from some amazing women leaders.

I’m honored that #GlambitionRadio has now been recognized by both Inc. and Entrepreneur magazines as a must listen podcast for entrepreneurs!

Here are our latest episodes. Keep reading below for descriptions…

Listen to them here or download right now, for free.

A bit about these episodes…

* Fran Hauser – After years in her high-level media career of being asked, ‘How can you be so NICE and still be so successful?’, Fran decided to write, The Myth of the Nice Girl. On this episode of Glambition Radio, we discuss how the book’s topic came at just the right time, considering the current cultural climate we are in, and how you can be both a kind, caring person without compromising your work.

* Shelley Zalis – In the middle of the World Economic Forum at Davos, there’s a secret oasis of women who are connecting, doing deals, and enjoying a bit of respite from the majority of men wandering the town in gray suits. It’s The Girls’ Lounge, and you’ll see its founder Shelley Zalis enjoying every minute of it. But there’s so much more to this powerful leader who also founded The Female Quotient. Listen and learn!

* Ali Brown – Let me walk you through highlights of the powerful content I shared at my recent Creative Strategy Workshop here in Phoenix. For years—in both school and organizations we’ve worked in—we’ve been programmed to always have the right answer, instead of asking the right questions. But it’s the right questions that lead to better answers. And lead to brilliant business moves.

* Paige Adams-Geller – Remember when—after years of ill-fitting, stiff jeans—it all changed in the early 2000s? Suddenly the cuts were fantastic, the fabric was like a soft hug that moved with you, and we were all now happily paying well over $100 a pair. We have the founder of PAIGE Denim to thank. Not only was she the first female founder in the industry, but she changed the way we wear jeans.

* Debi Maldonado – Stop being told you need to fix yourself and instead focus on thriving. My client Debi Maldonado’s deep, multi-sensory process based on Jungian Psychology and eastern wisdom traditions helps women step into a profound version of themselves. I think you’ll find her approach refreshing.

* Bonus Sampler Show! – Hear some of the best clips from my interviews over the past year with QVC legend Lisa Robertson, empowering leader Rha Goddess, MeetEdgar founder Laura Roeder, Halogen Ventures leader Jesse Draper, and She Summit founder Claudia Chan. This could be the best 15-minutes you’ve had in quite a while. 😉

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

Fran Hauser, Author of “The Myth of the Nice Girl” — Glambition Radio Episode 142 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | June 7, 2018 Leave A Comment

When Fran Hauser was at People magazine nine years ago, she noticed a common question from the women she was mentoring: ‘How can you be so NICE and still be so successful?’ As women know all too well, the balance between being nice and being assertive is like walking a tightrope. The issue came up yet again when she wrote an article for Forbes called “Nice Girls Finish First” and surprise, surprise, the article resonated with women from around the world.

Realizing the issue extended beyond her own network, Fran wrote her just-released “The Myth of the Nice Girl”. And we are so glad that she did. On today’s episode of Glambition Radio, she discusses how the book’s topic came at just the right time, considering the current cultural climate we are in, and how you can be both nice and not compromise your work.

Fran has previously held senior positions at some of the world’s largest digital media businesses, such as Time Inc., People, InStyle, AOL, Moviefone, and Entertainment Weekly. Today, she is an angel investor largely investing in female founders and has been featured in Vogue.com, Ad Age, CNBC, just to name a few.

On the show, we also discuss:

*How it’s possible to be a strong leader while also being a caring one — you don’t have to choose.

*What Fran did to professionally handle a workplace situation when a senior male executive made an inappropriate comment in a group meeting (listen and learn from this!)

*How she got started investing in consumer-focused companies and what she looks

for in a company before she invests (great advice)

*Why you should sometimes give people the benefit of the doubt… even in tricky situations

*How Fran harnessed the power of vulnerability to write her new book

*How she used humor to effectively assert her needs at a job early on in her career (more great learning points!)

*Why Fran turned DOWN a high-paying corner office job a few years ago, after doing some soul-searching (I love this story)

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, Fran and I also discuss why being nice and being strong are not mutually exclusive, why it’s important to bring your whole self to work, and the ultimate form of empathy.

You really don’t want to miss this one. Head over to iTunes and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And don’t forget to pick up a copy of “The Myth of the Nice Girl”!

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!

Who should NOT read this…

BY ALI BROWN | May 30, 2018 Leave A Comment

If you’ve felt for any reason you’re pretty average at what you do, or lack confidence in yourself, or aren’t sure what your gifts are, this is NOT a blog you should keep reading.

However, if you know you’re different and special, if you’ve been blessed with talents and gifts that you at times wonder how you even deserved, if you feel you’re here on this earth in this lifetime to do something quite extraordinary and create profound impact… this email is for you.

It’s time to break you out of your current model and rise to the top.

You are being called out of this pool of noise.

You are being called to elevate to your true genius.

You are being called to truly start leading.

And THIS, my friends, is an invitation to become truly ICONIC in your field.

Last year my first-ever ICONIC workshop was a wild success. And due to multiple requests to host another one, I’m creating ICONIC 2.0.

This fall, I’m inviting 80 leaders to join me in Phoenix, AZ for a powerful two-day retreat to become… ICONIC.

Because seating is so limited, and my last ICONIC SOLD OUT in less than 48 hours, I have a feeling registration won’t be open for long!

So, to be fair, I’m giving everyone a “heads up” and the opportunity to raise your hand for early notice when full information and registration goes live in a few weeks.

Simply enter your info here and you’ll get on the list.

OR… text “ICONIC” to (480) 485-2664.

Even if you’re just curious, I highly recommend it.

Meet you at the top. It’s less crowded up here. (And the air is better.)

Xo Ali

Shelley Zalis, Founder + CEO of The Female Quotient and The Girls’ Lounge — Glambition Radio Episode 141 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | May 23, 2018 Leave A Comment

In the middle of the World Economic Forum at Davos, you may come across an intimate oasis of women who are connecting, doing deals, having a great time, and enjoying a bit of respite from the huge majority of men wandering the town in gray suits. And you’ll see The Girls’ Lounge founder Shelley Zalis enjoying every minute of it.

She got the idea for the Girls’ Lounge in 2013 while walking the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. Women were the vast minority there, and she saw them craving a “safe” space to relax from the overly male vibe.

The concept emphasizes mentorship and women working together to create change, and has now connected 17,000+ professional women globally at major conferences around the world including Davos, SXSW, CES, and more. Hear her powerful story on this episode of #GlambitionRadio.

Shelley’s aim is to create the largest community of corporate women and female entrepreneurs transforming workplace culture.

As the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25, Shelley changed the game, helped elevate feminine values in the workplace and has devoted herself to becoming a mentor and role model to women and leaders in her industry. Her motto is “when you put women in any equation, the equation gets better,” and I couldn’t agree more.

Shelley left the corporate world to pioneer online research. She created OTX (Online Testing Exchange), which in nine years became one of the largest and fastest growing research companies in the world. She soon started mentoring women in the research industry and then in 2015, Shelley launched The Female Quotient, committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace through collaboration, activating solutions for change, and creating measurements for accountability.

You’ll hear her passion for the power of bringing confidence to women the workplace (and her great sense of humor) on this episode of Glambition Radio.

On the show, we also discuss:

* What “heartbeat” moments are and how Shelley’s led her to resign from her job and rewrite the corporate rules (we all need this reminder to follow our heart)

* How she went from hearing that “it wasn’t the right time for her idea” to doing it anyway… and becoming the only female CEO in the top 25 of her industry

* The story behind how she coined the term “the power of the pack” (I love this)

* The three pillars of The Female Quotient (Hint: A woman alone has power, together we have impact)

* How seeing so many organizations doing the same thing separately led to her seeing the power in collaboration (when women work together magic happens)

* How The Female Quotient plans to roll out to university campuses in 122 countries to further connect women leaders

* And, a touching story on how a young lady from Rwanda changed her life, and just weeks ago got to present her with a Matrix Award (she begins with this beautiful full-circle story)

On this episode of Glambition Radio, Shelley and I also discuss why it’s important to have purpose in your DNA, why we need to bring femininity to the workplace with no apologies, and why it’s important to discover your strength and your personal genius.

You really don’t want to miss 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!