What do you think of when you hear the words “direct sales”? I don’t know about you, but I think of words like pushy, high-pressure, and aggressive. Our next guest, Alexis Simmons, is none of those things. And yet, she has a successful E-commerce business in direct sales. Her thirst to learn about skincare and passion for living a life of peace coupled with her genuine desire to help others are the primary ingredients that have made her an unstoppable female entrepreneur. Listen in as the Lasses learn about Alexis’s journey to making her business what it is today.

Have you ever felt like a fraud despite having some pretty notable accomplishments? Or maybe you experience bouts of self-doubt even in areas where you normally excel. If this is you, you may have a touch of imposter syndrome. In this episode, the Lasses talk about imposter syndrome - what it is and what causes it, the different types of imposter syndrome, how imposter syndrome is manifested and strategies to overcome it. Listen in as the Lasses dive into this topic. Who knows? You may find that you exhibit some imposter syndrome characteristics.

How committed are you? Is finding a gym at the place you'll be vacationing a priority. Do you plan for success by being prepared, i.e. write down the exercises you'll do, check out if the hotel has a gym, etc. Listen in as the Lasses share some tips and tricks they use to ensure they stay motivated so that they can keep up with their workouts while vacationing.

Are you truly committed to achieving your goal? Or have you subconsciously built yourself an off ramp in case your journey gets too tough. The phrase “burning the ships” dates from 1519, when a Spanish expedition led by Hernán Cortés landed in Mexico. That saying has a lot to do with motivation and eliminating all your options so that there is only one path forward. Listen in as the Lasses talk about the positive impact "burning your ship" can have on your life.

It wasn't long into the conversation that we discovered just how passionate our next guest, Kière Joi, is about helping women make connections. Not only is she "generous" with her time (as her name implies), but in giving of her time she does it with such "joi". Moderator, Book Club, Social Media Coordinator and more! Listen in and we're sure you will agree (and see) that Kière does do ALL THE THINGS to bring women together.

What do you do when life throws you one curve ball after another? When you experience the death of not one, not two, but four loved ones in a short period of time to health issues that prevent you from driving and requires that you give up your job as an ER nurse? Join us and listen as this week's guest, Ashley Chin, shares the trials she experienced these past few years and how she found the strength to rise above the pain by leaning into her passion to take her life back.

This week's guest is the ultimate momtrepeneur. Jernae Webb's passion for travel and knack for helping people led her down the path to become a travel agent. Her passion for helping people continued to grow as she entered into motherhood and Divinity Doula was born. Tune into this week's episode to hear more about Jernae's story.

“It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer.” While pole dancing is a form of erotic dance, it’s become a mainstream form of fitness practiced in both gyms and dedicated dance studios. In this episode of the Wayward Lasses, our next guest, Kilo Kitty Buhrmaster, uncovers the world of pole dancing, shares how she got started, and reveals how pole and other aerial arts can help women attain physical strength through resistance training and build a strong core.

Have you ever been to an event that's decorated with garlands made of balloons? Or an arch of balloons cleverly twisted into some unique and witty shape? If so, have you ever looked at those designs and wonder, "How the heck did they make this?" Our next guest, Caroline Silvious, discovered that she had a passion for balloon decorating as she began to decorate and throw parties for her family and friends. Join the Lasses as they learn more about the world of balloon decorating and hear what Caroline does to make an event extra special.

Do you have a favorite restaurant, skin care product or store that you go to on a regular basis? What makes you a repeat customer? Is it the service they provide? The quality of the product? Or perhaps it’s how the service or product made you feel? Today's guest, Stephanie Acker, specializes in helping small businesses create memorable experiences so that customers buy more, stay longer, and tell more people about you. Listen in as we learn what Stephanie has done to achieve her goals despite the personal struggles she's had to overcome.

Sometimes we tend to overlook those precious little members of our family…our pets. No matter what kind of day you’re having, you can always depend on them to brighten up your day, loving you no matter what. Spoil your furbaby with some cool pet apparel designed and made by today’s guest, Chloe Dean. Listen in as we learn about such things as how Chloe got started in her business, ways she picks out patterns, and some pretty sage advice for the new business owner.

It’s the Asian Pacific American Heritage (APAH) month and the Lasses are excited to share their Filipino heritage with you! Join them as they talk about common characteristics shared amongst Filipinos (recognize any of them??) as well as some myths and stereotypes associated with the Filipino culture.

Mental well-being has many facets -emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual. Whether we realize it or not, at some point in our lives, we have all experienced some form of mental breakdown. In this episode, our special guest, Dani Vorbeck, opens up and shares her personal journey with bipolar disorder and epilepsy. It's important to not only take care of yourself, but to learn from other's experiences as well.

Balancing Motherhood, Real Estate, Flipping Houses, Cake Plates and Bungalows- our guest this week really does All The Things! Listen to our conversation with Jessica Franco as she talks about all the things you can do to set yourself up for success in the real estate industry!

If you have spent any time reading the labels of your household products, you'll notice that many of the everyday items we use are loaded with harmful chemicals. Joining the conversation today is Diana Hamilton, owner of The Hamilton Household - a company born out of the desire to create natural, yet effective chemical free products.

Do you have a nighttime routine? Does it even matter? Tune in to find out what the Lasses think and get some helpful tips to incorporate into your nightly routines!

Burnout is something we can all easily fall victim to, but it isn’t easy to overcome. Corporate Burnout survivor Cecelia Livingston joins the podcast this week as we discuss ways to avoid the overwhelming feeling of burnout and methods of coping with stress.

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If you’d like to learn more about what Cecelia does, please connect with her using one or all the methods listed below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cecelia.livingston

Website: https://cecelivingston.com

There are so many negative myths out there about Tarot reading and Shamanism. Join the Lasses in this insightful conversation with Tarot Master, Shaman, and published author - Tam Dillon, owner of Spiritually Mindful LLC!

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If you'd like to learn about Tam or about what she offers, we encourage you to connect with her using one or all of the methods below:

Websites:

www.spirituallymindfulllc.com

www.spirituallymindful.store

www.upstatehealerssc.com

Instagram:

@spirituallymindfulllc

@upstatehealers ​

Join the Lasses this week as they sit down with creator and owner of KCRCreativeKits - Kaeley Clark-Reed! So what’s so great about kits?

“Sensory play is paramount in a child’s development because it encourages learning though exploration, curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. Sensory play helps to build nerve connections in the brain and encourages the development of language and motor skills. Queue in sensory KITS” - Kaeley Clark-Reed.

We’ll talk about this and more in this week’s episode.

Be sure to tune in!

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To learn more about Kaeley and KCRCreativeKits, reach out to Kaeley using the following methods:

-  Facebook: KCRCreativeKits

-  Insta: kcr.creative   

- Etsy/website: www.kcrcreativekits.com

In a world of perfection and photoshop, how can we, as women, learn to love ourselves - just the way we are? One answer: get your photos taken!! The Lasses are joined this week by special guest, Claire Fruchey of Sweet Magnolia. Listen in as we discuss photography, motherhood, and learning to love yourself - no filters!