This is episode 159 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Scout Sobel is the founder of Scout’s Agency, the host of the SCOUT podcast, and the co-host of the Okay Sis podcast. She is an absolute trailblazer in the media industry for utilizing podcasts as a powerful form of PR. After starting Okay Sis, Scout fell in love with spreading women's stories and identified the rising popularity and influence of podcasting. From this passion, Scout’s Agency was born. With an emphasis on podcast PR for women entrepreneurs, podcasters, and brands; Scout’s Agency helps women tell their brand stories so that they can reach new audiences and shine as leaders in their field. Most recently, Scout wrote a book called, The Emotional Entrepreneur. This book provides the mindset pieces and emotional tools that Scout has learned that have helped her succeed in business. In this episode, Scout speaks about her experiences as an emotional entrepreneur, her new book, how to focus on the fun side of entrepreneurship, her advice for self-promoting and marketing, the common thread between all successful female entrepreneurs, and much more!   Key Takeaways [:29] About today’s episode with Scout Sobel. [1:44] Pam welcomes Scout to the podcast! [2:23] How did entrepreneurship help Scout with her bipolar disorder? [6:18] Scout shares about the process of writing her new book, The Emotional Entrepreneur. [9:10] How did Scout step into her identity and accept her bipolar disorder? [13:56] The common thread between successful female entrepreneurs. [15:16] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [15:37] Does everyone have a book inside of themselves? [15:43] Scout’s advice and insights around self-promoting and marketing yourself. [17:41] How Scout stays in the ‘fun side’ of entrepreneurship. [21:41] Scout’s philosophy on pursuing your dreams. [22:43] Scout shares how she hopes her new book, The Emotional Entrepreneur, will help others. [24:21] Is there magic in the world? [27:03] The power of journaling. [29:57] How to learn more about Scout and find her new book.   Mentioned in this Episode Scout Sobel Scout’s Agency The Emotional Entrepreneur, by Scout Sobel Scout Sobel’s Instagram Okay Sis Podcast SCOUT Podcast   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 158 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. This week, Pam is switching things up! She is sharing an episode from Denise Walsh’s podcast, Dream Cast, on what it takes to become a ‘rich girl.’ In case you don’t already know the fabulous Denise Walsh, she is a Black Diamond with It Works! Global (which means she has achieved a feat. that only TWO others in the company have accomplished!) She has also written several incredible books, such as, Retire Your Husband: A Mom’s Guide to Making Millions With Network Marketing and Design Your Dream Life: An Inspired Action Plan for Getting Unstuck and Becoming Your Best Self. In this podcast, Pam shares what it takes to become a ‘rich girl,’ how to uncover your ‘why,’ overcome self-limiting beliefs, expand your money mindset, become a rich girl in all areas of your life, and the mindset shifts that are key to unlocking your full potential! Get ready to sit back, take notes, and enjoy!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s special episode with Denise Walsh! [1:19] Denise welcomes Pam to her podcast! [1:56] Pam shares when, why, and how the dream of her writing a book came to be. [4:06] What does it mean to be a rich girl vs. a poor girl? How did Pam decide on this terminology? [7:07] Why Pam hired a coach to help her write her book and how it helped her. [10:25] Why uncovering the ‘why’ and understanding the ‘cursed how’ are critical to your success. [18:00] Should you always listen to that burning desire within you and take action on it? [25:25] If you want to make a change in your life, should you make a mindset shift or take action? Both! [27:25] How to expand your money mindset and double your income every month. [30:22] The power of creating your day and what it can do for you. [34:58] What Rich Girl Poor Girl has done for Denise Walsh. [35:58] About Pam’s upcoming Rich Girl Poor Girl workbook! [38:26] Denise and Pam wrap up the podcast together!   Mentioned in this Episode Dream Cast with Denise Walsh Denise Walsh Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!, by Robert T. Kiyosaki   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 156 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Today, Pam is thrilled to be joined by an incredible guest all the way from Australia! Sandy Forster is a Money Mindset Mentor for women worldwide who are ready to experience more abundance along with freedom in their lives! Sandy has went from welfare to millionaire (which you do not want to miss out on hearing about!) She loves inspiring and empowering women to break through the blocks that are holding them back, manifest more money, and help them create a life for themselves that they are truly passionate about! Sandy is also the author of the award-winning international best-seller, How to Be Wildly Wealthy FAST, and is the host of the popular podcast, Wildly Wealthy Women. Through her work, Sandy has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of women worldwide. In this episode, you’re going to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to uplevel your mindset, take the actions that will get you where you desire to go, the key principles around the Law of Attraction (and how you can leverage it), and the daily work you should be putting in to begin manifesting success and prosperity in your life!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with special guest, Sandy Forster! [1:43] Pam welcomes Sandy to the podcast! [2:15] How did Sandy discover her passion for wanting to inspire and empower women worldwide? [8:21] What actions we can take to become proactively aware of the power that we all hold through the law of attraction. [15:31] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [15:55] How to not get lost in “the grind” and why it is crucial to work on your mindset above all else. [19:54] The daily work you need to put in, in order to uplevel your mindset; and the pieces that Sandy has specifically put into place to help her go from welfare to millionaire. [24:22] God’s role in the Law of Attraction. [26:28] Why you do not need to be struggling in order to get results. [32:44] Why you need to take action to receive what you desire. [34:20] Why life should be fun no matter where you are on your journey. [37:13] Sandy shares some final words of wisdom and inspiration for listeners.   Mentioned in this Episode Sandy Forster’s Facebook Law of Attraction: Prosperity Secrets with Sandy Forster (Facebook Group) Sandy’s Website: WildlyWealthy.com Sandy’s Instagram @SandyLForster How To Be Wildly Wealthy FAST: A Powerful Guide For Women To Attract Unlimited Abundance Today!, by Sandy Forster The Secret (2006 Film) The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. Wattles Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 156 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Equal to the hardships and challenges that COVID has brought, there have also been incredible opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and taking action. During the last year, Pam has reflected on her 20+ year career in direct sales and all that it has taught and brought her. Through this experience, she has discovered what she really wants in life moving forward and the pivots she needs to make in order to make this happen. Join Pam in today’s solo episode as she reflects on her career throughout the years, how COVID has shifted her perspective, and the exciting new initiative that she is taking on with her family. If you’ve also been feeling a shift stirring up inside of you as well, you will not want to miss this episode! Pam shares just how she knew to pay attention to this inner voice and take action, how to push past fears around transitioning into an entirely new career (and industry), and exactly what she is doing to set herself up for success.   Key Takeaways [:00] Pam Sowder gives her thanks to you, her listener; her team; her publisher; [2:12] Pam rewinds time back to January 2020, reflecting on the opportunity that this time presented for us all. [3:39] Pam reflects on her 20+ year career within direct sales and what it taught her. [8:03] How family and friendships have played an incredibly important role in Pam’s. [8:32] How COVID got Pam home and initiated a pivot in her life. [10:55] The major pivot that Pam is making in her life with her daughter. [13:02] What Pam wants for you. [16:32] How Pam pushed past her fears earlier this year. [18:25] Pam’s message for all of you. [20:20] How Pam has crafted her days for success. [21:25] Pam thanks everyone for tuning in and listening.   Mentioned in this Episode Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 155 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Joining Pam today is career and leadership expert, Kimberly Cummings! Kimberly is a keynote speaker, author, and founder of Manifest Yourself; a leadership development company that provides organizations with solutions to hire, develop, engage, and retain employees. Kimberly is on a mission to help women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money, and become industry leaders! She is an incredible woman who has helped many other incredible women achieve their dreams. Her new book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love, came out in May of this year (2021), and focuses on how we can all achieve more through actionable strategies. In today’s episode, Kimberly speaks about what these actionable strategies are, what you can do to manifest the life you desire, how to position yourself as a leader, how to take the necessary steps in order to change the trajectory of your career, and how to distinguish your fears from your intuition. This episode is jam-packed full of wisdom and you won’t want to miss out!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Kimberly Cummings. [1:20] Pam welcomes Kimberly Cummings to the podcast! [1:48] Kimberly provides some background on who she is. [2:50] The personal development Kimberly went through to get to where she is today. [5:17] How Kimberly coaches others on how to step into a leadership role and take charge. [7:15] How to position yourself to be in the running for a leadership position. [8:13] Does Kimberly work with entrepreneurs? [8:31] How to truly believe in yourself and your vision. [13:32] Is doubling your goal, double the work? How does Kimberly break up huge goals? [15:31] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl! [15:55] Why it is important for you and your business to have a deeper purpose. [18:35] Why Kimberly wrote her book, Next Move, Best Move, and what she hopes to help people accomplish by reading it. [21:54] Has Kimberly ever let fears hold her back? How did she overcome these fears and take action? [24:48] Does Kimberly ever feel overwhelmed by social media? How does she manage these feelings and still achieve her goals? [26:51] Kimberly’s message to listeners: you can do the things that you’ve been dreaming about. [28:35] The importance of taking action and following your intuition. [31:07] How to spot the difference between fear and intuition. [31:52] Pam thanks Kimberly for joining the podcast and shares where to find Kimberly’s book online!   Mentioned in this Episode Kimberly’s Website: Manifest Yourself Kimberly’s LinkedIn Kimberly’s Facebook Kimberly’s Twitter @KimBCummings Kimberly’s Instagram @KimBCummings Your Next Move Podcast with Kimberly Cummings Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love, by Kimberly B. Cummings James Simpson The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level, by Gay Hendricks   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 154 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Today is a very special day! Pam is introducing you all to Brock Johnson; a 24-year-old former college athlete with a passion for helping others grow their brands through the power of social media. His speciality is in short-form videos and online storytelling. After less than two years of business, he reached a six-figure income while he was still a student! As the co-host of the Build Your Tribe Podcast, an instructor of multiple online courses, a viral TikTok creator, and an Instagram marketing expert, Brock has helped thousands of entrepreneurs learn to build their business (even with limited time and money!) With Brock’s speciality in IG stories and his sole mission of helping YOU grow your brand, you will learn so much in this episode on how to effectively market using online platforms! Brock teaches listeners how to grow your brand using Instagram and TikTok, how to monetize, how to make your posts more engaging and effective, and much more! Leveraging online platforms is a critical component to growing your brand nowadays so you do not want to miss out on Brock’s incredible tips and insight!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Vanessa Shaw. [1:26] Pam welcomes Brock Johnson to the podcast! [1:44] Brock shares how he got his start in marketing. [3:11] Where does Brock spend most of his time? Which apps does he focus on the most? [4:02] How do we begin to build our brand? Brock shares the first few actionable steps we can take on Instagram to grow. [6:11] Brock’s tips for network marketers on growing their brand on Instagram. [8:15] Brock talks content: how often you should post, what you should create, what you should post, and debunking myths and common concerns. [12:29] How often you should be posting (and sharing) and where. [12:54] The key differences between posting to your feed and posting to stories. [14:46] How important is the graphic component for your feed? [16:50] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [17:22] Brock’s Instagram strategy for Reels and Carousels. [19:40] How long should your captions be under your Instagram posts? [22:10] Why you shouldn’t aim to be perfect on Instagram. [24:03] Why it is critical to niche. [25:57] How TikTok is different from Reels. [28:40] How long should our TikToks be? [29:50] How to monetize on Instagram! [33:00] Brock shares about his offering: InstaClubHub. [33:57] Brock shares one final piece of wisdom on getting started. [35:32] Pam thanks Brock for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode Brock Johnson’s Website: InstaClubHub.com Brock’s Email: Brock11Johnson@gmail.com Brock’s Instagram: @Brock11Johnson Build Your Tribe Podcast Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 153 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. You are all going to love this episode! This conversation is truly for any woman, no matter where they are in life. Vanessa Shaw is an internationally-known business coach, the CEO of the Business Growth Academy, and the host of the popular podcast, Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. Vanessa is a dream maker with a mission to help other women turn their entrepreneurial dreams into a reality. From startups to billion-dollar companies, Vanessa is helping all kinds of women with all sorts of businesses and ambitions to get clear on their big dreams, craft bold visions for their lives, and translate it all into a practical roadmap for their success! As a stay-at-home mom to a 7-figure business owner, Vanessa shares the realistic steps that all momtrepreneurs need to take in order to craft their own 6 figure+ businesses! She speaks about the power of saying ‘yes,’ the actionable steps that are necessary to get started with crafting a successful business, how to give yourself permission to truly dream big, how to reshape your money mindset, and how to overcome any fears of judgment! This is a powerful episode for all aspiring momtrepreneurs!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Vanessa Shaw. [1:28] Pam welcomes Vanessa to the podcast! [1:42] Vanessa shares her backstory and how she has gotten to the incredible place she is today! [8:40] Vanessa’s advice for moms looking to transition into business owners. [12:25] How do we actually get started and take the brave leap with creating a business? [17:05] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [17:32] How to overcome the fear of judgment by taking action. [18:20] Understanding and recognizing the difference between ‘fake’ and ‘real’ breakthroughs. [20:22] How to actually improve your money mindset and see results! [23:13] Vanessa shares her personal journey of how her money mindset was shaped, how she explored her relationship with money, and how she came to improve it vastly. [29:39] Pam reflects on her experience up-levelling her money mindset. [30:50] Why Vanessa named her podcast, Get Rich Without Being a Bitch. [32:45] Vanessa’s suggestions on where to get started if you’re looking to get started or restarted! [35:18] Pam thanks Vanessa for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode Vanessa Shaw’s Website: The Business Growth Academy Vanessa Shaw’s Podcast: Get Rich Without Being a Bitch Vanessa Shaw’s LinkedIn Vanessa Shaw’s Twitter Vanessa Shaw’s Instagram Vanessa Shaw’s Facebook Vanessa Shaw’s Facebook Business Page TheMillionDollarQuestion.com Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 152 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Pam is so excited to bring you today’s guest! Holly Fields is a certified personal trainer and certified fitness nutrition specialist located in Southwest Virginia. She has over 25 years of experience working in the fitness and the health & wellness industry. If you’re struggling to get in shape, don’t know what to eat, or feeling unmotivated to get back into exercise, this episode is for you! Holly shares so many insightful tips around health, fitness, and nutrition. Holly breaks down everything that you need to know about getting started with exercising, how to balance your nutrition, and both feel and look your best! So sit back, relax, and be sure to get ready to take notes! You’re going to love this episode.   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Holly Fields. [1:19] Pam welcomes Holly to the podcast! [3:15] Holly shares about where her passion for exercise originated, her background in fitness, her age, and what she has learned over her 25 years of experience. [5:36] How exercise helped Holly through the struggles and stressors in her life. [7:33] Holly dispels the female myth of ‘exercising will make you big.’ [9:05] Why do people often quit exercise and struggle to persevere? [10:49] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [11:12] What are the common concerns Holly sees middle-aged women facing when it comes to health and fitness? [11:34] What can we eat? What should we eat? [15:36] The role that our mindset plays with regard to what we eat. [18:39] Why you should never restrict your eating. Just eat the cookie! [19:34] What can we do to decrease midsection fat? [23:47] Why positive self-talk and mindset are key to improving your overall health, wellbeing, and fitness. [25:44] Why you have to schedule (and plan for) your workouts. [27:34] The importance of balancing your nutrition with your exercise. [28:58] Holly’s favorite nutrition and fitness tools. [31:12] Holly explains what it means to have a calorie deficit. [34:36] Pam and Holly’s tips for keeping track of what you eat/not overeating. [38:38] Should we be eliminating sugar from our diets? [40:30] Why you need to be counting everything if you’re trying to be in a calorie deficit. [41:50] Simple everyday things we can do to feel and look better. [46:20] Holly shares some final words of wisdom and motivation for listeners. [48:14] Pam thanks Holly for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode Holly Field’s Website: Fit with Holly Holly Field’s Instagram @Fit_with_Holly Holly Field’s Facebook Holly Field’s LinkedIn Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 151 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. This week, Pam is joined by the incredible Jen Smith! Jen is a seasoned entrepreneur and local business owner, a dedicated Dietitian, and a Holistic Health Mentor/Practitioner. Her attention to living a balanced life with purpose has led to remarkable success both professionally and personally. Now, Jen is aiding others in their pursuit of happiness with consulting, public speaking, and coaching. In this episode, Jen shares about her heavily intertwined professional and personal lives, from starting a business with her ex-husband, divorce and losing the business, and learning how to redefine herself post-divorce and start up a new business from the ground-up. Jen’s journey is inspiring, insightful and full of wisdom. She shares advice for other women going through similar struggles, what you can do as an entrepreneur to separate yourself from the sea of other businesses, what makes a successful business vs. a failing business, the important pieces of self-care that we often neglect as entrepreneurs, and the tools and techniques you can leverage to get more exposure for you and your business.   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Jen Smith. [1:13] Pam welcomes Jen to the podcast! [1:21] Jen speaks about her divorce and why it took her so long to overcome the stigma around divorce. [2:39] Jen shares the story of her divorce and the challenges that came along with it. [5:56] Jen’s experience post-divorce and the advice she would give to other women to get through the early days. [8:56] Why it is so critical to look forward rather than backward when it comes to divorce. [9:45] When Jen had to walk away from her business with her ex-husband, did she find it even harder than the divorce itself? [11:45] Jen’s advice to other women going through a divorce. [12:47] How Jen walked her children through the process of divorce. [16:26] Did Jen lose any friends during the divorce? How did she cope with this? [17:44] Jen speaks about her current journey in launching her new consulting business post-divorce. [20:35] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [20:58] How Jen got started with her new consulting business and her advice to other entrepreneurs getting their start-ups off the ground. [22:58] The primary reasons for successful start-ups and what you can do to show up as your best self. [25:46] The importance of putting in the work and following through. [27:28] The red flags of a failing business startup and what you can do to separate your business from the crowd. [30:51] How important is it to show up on social media? Should you respond to reviews? [33:20] Jen shares about her consulting business; who she is coaching, why she is coaching, and how you can get in touch with her. [34:53] The importance of keeping your health in check as an entrepreneur. [39:23] Jen’s take-home advice for what you can do right now to jumpstart your business and health! [42:49] Pam thanks Jen for joining the podcast.   Mentioned in this Episode Jen Smith JenSmith.co/Empower — Visit for your free e-book gift! Jen Smith’s Facebook Jen Smith’s Instagram @JenSmithCo Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 150 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. This week, Pam is joined by a new guest, Robin Kornett! Robin has a unique business model and story that has led her to the place she is today! Robin is the co-founder and co-owner of Two Blooms Events, an incredible multi-faceted business that encompasses in-person floral arranging workshops, virtual floral and culinary workshops, and custom arrangements for any event you may be hosting. In this insightful conversation, Robin shares about her journey from an art director to an entrepreneur, launching her first business in graphic design, and then transitioning to becoming a co-founder of a floral arrangement company! She shares about the challenges she has faced throughout her personal and professional growth journey, wisdom for other women entrepreneurs walking a similar path, and advice for overcoming fears and self-doubt! You won’t want to miss out.   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Robin Kornett! [:55] Welcoming Robin to the podcast. [1:30] Robin’s career history and her transition from an art director to entrepreneur, running her first business. [4:26] What Robin learned from her early days of working with brides and clients in crafting their perfect invitation. [6:33] How to not take critique personally when it comes to putting yourself out there. [7:54] How Robin has gotten to where she is today and how she has overcome her biggest challenge of not fully believing in herself. [11:11] Different forms of self-sabotage and how to overcome it. [14:39] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [15:04] It is never too late to get started! [16:28] About Robin’s current business, Two Blooms Event, with her business partner, Melissa! [24:44] How to get in touch with Robin and Melissa! [25:19] Robin shares some final words of wisdom for fellow women entrepreneurs. [26:09] Pam thanks Robin for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode Two Blooms Events Instagram @TwoBloomsEvents Email: TwoBloomsEvents@gmail.com Alice’s Table Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder Zoom   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

If you’re scared of lawyers, today is your day to fall in love with a lawyer! In this episode, Pam is speaking with an incredible family lawyer, Natalya Evans. Natalya Evans works with Your Family Matters Law as a family law and estate planning attorney. She has incredible insight on resolving family conflict through her many years of litigating family cases. Her passion is to educate families to avoid conflict, and, if conflict arises, teach them how to resolve it peacefully and privately. In this conversation, Natalya shares her insights as a family law and estate planning attorney, how she manages mom guilt and balancing a busy home/work life, overcoming imposter syndrome, pushing through fears, and planning for the future of your estate. Natalya also offers advice to families who are struggling and what to do if you’re struggling individually, as a couple, or as a family unit. --- This is episode 149 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Natalya Evans! [:49] Why are we so scared of lawyers anyway? How is Natalya (and the practice she works with) different from the common stereotypes that often surround lawyers? [1:48] What Natalya has learned as a woman and a mom working in law. [3:30] How does Natalya protect families through their difficult times? [5:22] Why it is critical to get your documents in order even if you’re young. [7:15] Natalya walks listeners through the process of working with a lawyer to plan for the future of your estate. [10:28] Natalya shares about her children. [11:13] How many hours does Natalya put in as a working mom? [11:39] Does Natalya experience mom guilt? How does she manage it? [12:59] How does Natalya handle home interruption at work (such as calls from her children)? [13:43] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [14:06] Natalya shares further insights on a quote of hers’s around the theme of growth, pushing through fears, imposter syndrome, and delegating tasks. [22:35] Natalya reflects on the amazing people she gets to work with. [23:30] Natalya shares some advice for those who are struggling within their families at home. [26:48] Natalya shares one of the common reasons for divorce and why you should seek counseling if you’re struggling individually or as a couple. [28:52] Pam thanks Natalya for joining the podcast.   Mentioned in this Episode Natalya Evans YourFamilyMattersLaw.com Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This week, Pam is joined by two incredible sisters who are influential speakers, top-rated professors in personal and organizational leadership, and co-founders of a thriving company! Lauren and Candice are success and influence strategists for the next generation of leaders and bring over a decade of study in leadership, personal development, communication, teams, and high performance! Their company, Aretios, exists to empower and equip the next generation of leaders to live their lives full of purpose, influence, and adventure. Lauren and Candice are also the creators of The Daily, the 4 Power Practices method, The Best Life Blueprint — all of which have aided leaders in experiencing more excitement, meaning, and success in their lives. In this episode, Candice and Lauren speak about the 4 Power Practices, how we can leverage goals to obtain our next level of success, why we should all be using affirmations in our day-to-day, and the habits we can begin putting in place today to become more successful than ever before! If you’re an entrepreneur or a young professional that wants to learn how to lead well and live their best life, don’t miss out on this conversation! ---- This is episode 148 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s conversation with two beautiful sisters, Lauren and Candice Henry. [1:14] Pam welcomes Lauren and Candice to the podcast. [1:29] The meaning behind their company’s name, Aretios. [1:49] Why Lauren and Candice decided to go into business together. [2:24] Do Lauren and Candice ever feel like there are people that want their help but are not ready to receive it? [2:55] How habits impact our daily routines and successes. [4:07] When something throws us off our course during the day, how do we get back to our productive habits and avoid unhealthy habits? [5:26] The 4 Power Practices that are common amongst successful leaders, young professionals, and entrepreneurs. [6:26] Lauren and Candice share an example of how they implement one of the 4 Power Practices in their own lives. [7:29] Lauren and Candice share some tips for the busy mom that wants to be an entrepreneur but is struggling to get her business off the ground. [10:31] About the Aretios guided journal, The Daily. [11:39] Should we be creating short-term, long-term goals, or both? [12:20] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [12:44] Key principles of setting effective goals. [13:43] Why goals are a powerful practice. [14:38] Powerful ways of bringing ourselves back to our purpose and aligning with our goals. [16:33] How we can leverage affirmations to empower ourselves. [18:37] How important is it to love what you’re doing and connect to the ‘why’ behind what you’re doing? [19:50] Candice and Lauren paint a picture of what their average client looks like and what they offer them in terms of helping them get to their next level. [20:58] Does everyone have the potential inside of them? [22:02] Candice and Lauren recommend books. [23:17] Pam thanks Candice and Lauren for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Aretios The Daily Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder John Maxwell (Author) Leading Things You Didn't Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People, Places, and Possibilities, by Tyler Reagin Aretios.com/Pam — Download your free one-page template, exclusive to Pam Sowder listeners!   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 147 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Today, Pam is joined by an extremely exciting guest — the Pinterest Pro herself, Alissa Meredith! Alisa is a huge believer in the power of visual marketing and has seen for herself the massive transformations that take place when a business utilizes Pinterest. In this episode, Alisa shares all of her Pinterest tips, tricks, and knowledge so you can leverage it to increase your sales, attract new leads, and grow your audience! She shares how Pinterest can work closely with your content marketing, how you can use Pinterest in conjunction with the other social media platforms you are currently leveraging, how to network more effectively using Pinterest, and how to be as effective as possible with your pins! If you’ve never thought to use Pinterest before, this is a not-to-miss episode to learn all about how truly powerful this tool can be!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s conversation with Alisa Meredith! [1:37] About Alisa and how her interest in Pinterest began! [3:03] How to draw in leads via Pinterest. [4:30] Alisa speaks about a client she has had and how Pinterest elevated their business. [6:06] Alisa’s Do’s and Do Not’s for those using Pinterest in the nutrition industry. [7:00] How to use Pinterest in conjunction with the other social media platforms you use. [8:00] Alisa suggests some ideas for pins to create on Pinterest. [9:30] The key to pinning success on Pinterest. [11:06] Where you should start if you’re new to the platform. [12:47] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [13:09] Other platforms and tools to keep in mind outside of Pinterest. [15:49] The importance of consistency. [16:29] How to network without ‘doing the work’ (and see massive results!) [18:35] Alisa highlights some current trends she is seeing. [19:51] How Tailwind makes pin creation faster, easier, and more successful. [20:33] Alisa gives some recommendations and advice to the busy mom entrepreneur who wants to be a rising star in her company. [23:04] Weighing the pros and cons of using Facebook and Clubhouse. [24:24] Alisa gives some final key pieces of advice on Pinterest and why you want to be utilizing it for content marketing. [27:38] A cool thing that Pinterest does annually: Pinterest Predicts, and how it can help you. [29:30] Pam thanks Alisa Meredith for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Alisa Meredith’s Website @AlisaMMeredith on Twitter @AlisaMMeredith on Instagram @AlisaMMeredith on Pinterest Tailwind on Youtube @TailwindApp on Twitter Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder Clubhouse Trends.Pinterest.com Pinterest Predicts 2021   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 146 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Today, Sara Mayer is joining the podcast! Sara is an incredible Business and Motivational Consultant where she helps women, entrepreneurs, and business leaders achieve all their goals without working double-time! In this episode, Sara shares her key insights on how we can accomplish what we want to accomplish without working all 24-hours of a day to do it! She lets us in on the keys to making more money while working less, the systems we need to put in place in order to avoid burnout, what to keep in mind when setting our goals, and how we achieve success in a manageable way. We truly don’t have to grind and get in the trenches to get things done! We can do what we want to do in a shorter period of time. Don’t miss out on this fantastic conversation with Sara on how you can create your day, work less, and make more!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Sara Mayer. [:42] Pam welcomes Sara to the podcast! [:58] Sara shares her story. [1:42] The dichotomy of leaving your overworked corporate career to overworking as an entrepreneur. [3:10] Sara’s tips for entrepreneurs on how they can work less and achieve more. [7:48] Why we need to put a system in place (with regards to checking our phones, responding to emails, and looking at social media) in order to avoid burnout. [9:15] How our ego plays into wanting to help others. [10:38] What we should keep in mind when setting our goals for the year. [13:27] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl! [13:48] Sara shares about the incredible results she has seen in women that she has worked with. [15:40] The difference between ‘working’ and ‘being at work.’ [18:28] Why you need to get a structured plan for your day (even if you’re home) and how you can begin laying out a plan. [21:12] How we can step back and really look at our day in a constructive way to achieve the success that we want. [26:41] How you can create your day and make it be magnificent, and goals vs. outcome. [28:38] Pam thanks Sara for joining the podcast and Sara shares some final words of wisdom for listeners!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Sara Mayer’s Website Sara Mayer’s Instagram @SaraMayerConsulting Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 145 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. You’re all in for a special treat! Today you’re going to be hearing from Allison Imre, the President and CEO of Grapevine Communications; a full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations firm serving the entire Suncoast. Prior to Grapevine Communications, Allison led Integrated Marketing Strategies for iHeart MEDIA Sarasota, where she worked with her clients to coordinate on-air, online, and on-site marketing campaigns. If your goal is to reach your target customer with effective messaging, accelerate your business, and become more profitable… look no further than Allison Imre! In this episode, Allison shares some of the lessons she has learned around attracting the right customers to your business, how to leverage social media platforms, and the key principles of successful online marketing. Don’t miss out!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode! [:48] Pam welcomes Allison Imre to the podcast. [1:18] Allison shares about her career journey and challenges. [4:40] The unique challenges that women and men face when working in sports. [6:12] The lessons Allison learned in getting fans out to the ballpark and how you can apply these same principles in attracting customers to your business. [10:46] Has Allison ever suffered from #momguilt? How has she overcome it? [13:00] Key tips and advice from Allison on running your business in today’s world of social media. [15:31] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl! [15:54] The value of a personalized message in advertising. [17:32] What Allison used to do back in the day to get fans back in their seats! [20:02] How Allison leverages social media platforms to attract fans. [22:02] Allison shares what makes influencers successful and stand out. [23:54] Allison explains the process of selling Facebook ads and marketing on social media in general. [28:10] Allison gives her best entrepreneurial tips and shares what she sees as being the most important qualities of a successful entrepreneur. [31:07] What did Allison just need to “get over” at the beginning of her journey? [34:22] Why failure is such an important part of growth. [36:55] Pam thanks Allison for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Grapevine Communications Email: Allison@Grapeinc.com Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 144 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Today Pam is excited to be joined by a new guest, Autumn McConnell! Autumn is the founder of the Summer Success Institute in Pam’s hometown of Sarasota, Florida. The Summer Success Institute is an academic-based summer camp centered on reading and math skills for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. Mainly, they focus on social skills, character development, community service and involvement, science exploration, and building social and relational connections through exciting games and activities. Autumn’s love and passion for children and their education is incredibly inspiring. In this episode, Autumn shares the benefits of enrolling your children in a summer camp program; the structure of Summer Success Institute; how she ensures that children are learning in addition to having fun; and how she kickstarted her dream, made it into a reality, and her advice on how you can do the same!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Autumn McConnell! [:53] Pam welcomes Autumn to the podcast! [1:22] Autumn introduces herself and shares the moment that she realized she needed to start the Summer Success Institute. [2:18] How did Autumn get started on the ambitious project that is Summer Success Institute? [4:07] How important is Autumn’s summer school program (especially during this COVID era)? [5:52] Autumn highlights what the experience is like for parents and children at the day camp. [10:31] How Autumn ensures that children are learning (in addition to having fun) at her summer camp! [11:46] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [12:10] Is Summer Success Institute good for children of stay-at-home mothers? [15:35] Autumn’s advice for parents that do not have a summer camp near them. [20:12] Has Summer considered expanding the school into other states or cities? [21:41] Summer’s inspirational words to the other entrepreneurial women out there! [24:37] Pam thanks Autumn McConnell for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Autumn McConnell Summer Success Institute SCORE   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 143 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. This week, Pam is joined by her absolute favorite fashionista — Jessica Papineau! Jessica is a personal stylist and shopper who offers on-set styling for photoshoots, weddings, special events, and more through her business, Customized Styling by Jessica! She even customizes complete wardrobes by editing the closet, putting together outfits, and creating a full wardrobe lookbook. Jessica believes that fashion and beauty are not a destination — but a journey! If you want to become even more empowered to feel your best, don’t miss out on this conversation! Jessica shares about how you can leverage your wardrobe to feel confident, how to love the skin you’re in, and the important style trends to pay attention to this season. She also shares about how she has adapted her business amid COVID to a virtual model, what her experiences have been like working with men recently, and a beautiful new project she has recently launched to honor her late friend, Denise.   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with return guest, Jessica Papineau! [1:15] Pam welcomes Jessica back to the podcast! [1:32] Jessica reflects on what this last year has been like for her amid COVID and how she adapted her business to stay afloat. [2:47] Why getting uncomfortable (in the right way) raises your paycheck. [5:35] Why does it mean to fall in love with social media? Why is it important? [7:53] Jessica talks body image and what we can do to feel more comfortable in our skin through our clothes! [10:43] How can we see ourselves in a more positive light and fall in love with the woman we see in the mirror? [14:15] Jessica speaks what she loves about working with women that are in a transitional period of their life. [14:58] How Pam’s husband’s perspective around fashion and clothing has changed since working with Jessica. [15:54] Jessica reflects on her experiences with working with men. [17:51] Jessica talks about how the world impacts clothing trends, and what accessories and current colors are currently in style. [20:18] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl. [20:40] The importance of a key accessory and a core wardrobe. [24:03] The power of putting on clothing that you feel good in. [24:14] Jessica shares how she virtually meets up with clients. [26:47] Are sneakers still ‘in?’ [27:35] Jessica speaks about the dear friend that she recently lost and what she has done to honor her. [32:00] The magic of giving. [33:25] Pam shares her love for the amazing work that Jessica does. [34:23] Jessica shares how you can get in touch with her online! [35:20] Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends and family! [35:45] Pam thanks Jessica for joining the podcast once again!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Website: Customized Styling by Jessica Instagram:@CustomizedStylingbyJessica Email: Jessica@CustomizedStylingbyJessica.com Pam Sowder Podcast Ep. 72: “How We Can Show Up Every Day to Fuel Our Success! with Jessica Papineau” Pam Sowder Podcast Ep. 85: “Get a Fresh Start in 2020 — Look Great, Feel Great, and Set Yourself Up for Success with Customized Styling by Jessica!” Denise CSJ Butterfly Bracelet   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 141 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. This week, Pam is joined by another exciting guest to have another powerful conversation! Julie Simons is a Psychotherapist in private practice in Sarasota, Florida. She has worked with all sorts of individuals on a variety of issues and has over 20 years of experience in the field. In particular, Julie is incredibly fascinated by the brain and what it causes us to do. Why do we get stuck in our ways? Why do we form these self-limiting beliefs we can’t seem to shake? Why is it so difficult to adjust the patterns in our everyday lives that are no longer serving us? In this conversation, you’re going to learn the answers to these questions and what you can do to overcome the challenges that are holding you back from achieving your dreams! Julie shares so much invaluable insight on how we can begin to shift our mindset, reshape our identities, and rework our belief system. There is a lot to be learned in this episode so be sure to sit back, relax, and take a ton of notes! Also, don’t forget to share with your friends and family who you know could benefit from this conversation as well!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode! [1:02] Julie introduces herself; who she is, what she does, and how she got here! [2:07] What does Julie mean when she talks about the brain? [2:55] Does Julie physically look at the brain when she studies it, or more so what it causes us to do? [3:37] Can we analyze our own brain and self-correct/adjust our own behavior? [5:22] Why it is difficult to change our belief system and why we end up feeling ‘stuck.’ [8:01] How we can begin changing our negative mindset and self-limiting beliefs around our identity. [11:47] Why awareness is the key to changing any behavior or pattern! [14:10] Why you cannot “judge yourself” into change (and why judgment is actually keeping you stuck!) [16:22] No one is a lost cause — and here’s the scientific proof to back it up! [18:08] About Pam’s book, Rich Girl Poor Girl! [18:31] How the brain works against us by distorting our self-image, creating biases, and reaffirming our self-limiting beliefs. [20:22] How to make your new belief system stick. [22:35] About Julie’s new online course launching next month, “Chaos to Control: How to Get Your Brain to Stop Spinning.” [24:54] Julie offers some invaluable tips around overcoming your fears and rewriting your beliefs about yourself! [29:50] Where and how to get in touch with Julie. [31:28] Pam thanks Julie for joining her in this episode!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Julie Simons’ Website Julie Simons’ Facebook Julie Simons’ Instagram Julie Simons’ Pinterest Julie Simons’ Twitter To learn more about Julie’s webinar, text the word: ‘link’ to 9413778111 Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 140 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. This week Pam has an awesome episode for you all because she is joined by an awesome guest — Petia Kolibova! Petia is a women’s transformation coach who helps women who have been pushed down to create a life that is true to them and find their soul purpose. Her mission is to help women who are on the path to healing from past wounds so that they can move through their limiting beliefs and do what they want to do! Petia shares some incredible pieces of insight and wisdom in today’s episode on the themes of money mindset, overcoming barriers and obstacles, and gaining awareness to attract what you want in life. She shares how you can raise your money mindset, the first steps you need to take in order to upgrade your paycheck from $2k/month to $10k/month, and how to make MASSIVE shifts in your life through the power of awareness. Don’t miss out on this one!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s episode with Petia Kolibova! [:57] Pam welcomes Petia to the podcast! [1:14] Petia introduces herself and shares her personal story. [4:22] How Petia overcame her struggles and challenges to find a bright and beautiful future. [6:39] How did Petia actually gain the awareness to make a massive shift in her life? [11:25] Remember to hit subscribe and submit your questions to PamSowder.com! [11:40] Petia speaks directly to those currently struggling with their money mindset and offers some invaluable pieces of advice and wisdom. [17:59] The initial steps that Petia took in increasing her paycheck from $2,000 to $10,000 to $100,000. [25:09] Petia shares what her current day-in-the-life looks like. [27:35] Petia shares about the extraordinary mentors in her life. [29:01] Petia offers some parting wisdom for listeners of the podcast. [29:27] Pam thanks Petia for joining the podcast and sharing her inspiring, insightful words!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Petia Kolibova Rich Girl Poor Girl: How to Become the Rich Girl You Were Always Meant to Be, by Pam Sowder   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!

This is episode 138 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Pam is so, so, SO excited about today’s podcast! She is joined by return guest, Alissa Marie, to talk all about the amazing new social media platform, Clubhouse! Clubhouse is an invite-only live chatting app with a no-fluff attitude. The Guardian describes it as “part talkback radio, part conference call, part Houseparty.” You may remember Alissa from episode 116 of the Pam Sowder Podcast where she spoke all about the new Reels feature on Instagram! Alissa is a millionaire mom that has been put on this earth to make a difference in empowering women all over the world to step into their light! She’s a mentor, a believer, and a creator with a tribe of over 35,000 in her It Works! Global organization. If you’ve been sitting on a Clubhouse invitation or you’re looking to get inspired by other like-minded individuals, you will not want to miss out on this insightful conversation with Alissa! She gives the lowdown on everything you need to know about when it comes to the new social media app, how you can effectively use it to network, how to use it, why you should use it, and her key pieces of advice on getting all that you can out of it!   Key Takeaways [:30] About today’s exciting episode and special guest! [1:45] What is Clubhouse and when did it start? [3:48] How to join and invite on Clubhouse. [4:49] What are rooms? How do you join them? How do you find them? How do they work? [7:01] Why Alissa loves Clubhouse and why it is so different from other social media platforms! [7:49] What Alissa has talked about on Clubhouse so far! [8:38] Are you limited to the amount of people that can be in your Clubhouse room? [9:57] Can you access the Clubhouse platform on both your computer and your phone? [10:57] Why does Alissa think that Clubhouse is kicking off now? [11:29] Does Alissa feel like times are changing in regard to social media platforms and networking? [12:48] How (and why) to join multiple clubs on Clubhouse! [13:47] How to start your live chat and what to chat about. [14:38] You just got invited to Clubhouse, what’s next? [15:55] What to do after setting up your bio on Clubhouse. [17:04] Has Alissa seen a return from leveraging Clubhouse? [17:51] Are there any major trends or algorithms you need to know about to be successful on Clubhouse right now? [18:46] Does Alissa recommend posting on other social media apps that you’re going live on Clubhouse? [19:15] What are people interested in hearing on Clubhouse? [20:19] Why we’ve all been waiting for a platform like Clubhouse! [21:10] When you go live does it notify those who follow you on Clubhouse? [21:37] Can someone ping you on Clubhouse and invite you to join a room they’re in? [22:16] Are there better times or days to go live on Clubhouse? [22:57] Is there a better duration to go live for? [23:27] Alissa offers an important tip for orchestrating a successful Clubhouse live chat. [23:50] How to bring someone up “on stage” in your room. [24:17] Pam thanks Alissa for inviting her to Clubhouse and Alissa shares her thoughts on what makes Clubhouse so great! [24:55] Pam’s biggest takeaway: just show up! [25:58] Alissa shares her final pieces of advice for those looking to jump into Clubhouse! [27:45] Pam thanks Alissa for joining the podcast.   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Alissa Marie Pam Sowder Podcast Ep. 116: “Instagram Reels: The Newest, Hottest, Latest Feature You NEED to Know About to Uplevel Your Business with Alissa Marie”   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at: PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!