Posts Tagged ‘Entrepreneurship’
Manifestation Babe Podcast (#111) – How To Use STORY To Manifest The Life of Your Dreams with Celinne Da Costa
What comes to your mind when you think storytelling? Do you think emotion? Do you think about how a good story catches your attention quickly? Is it important? Do you think YOU need it? On this VERY special episode of the Manifestation Babe Podcast we get into the JUICY details behind storytelling and the true…
Read MoreHow To Know When Your Brand Story Is Boring (And What To Do About It)
We’ve all got that one friend. As soon as I start to describe them, you’ll know who I’m talking about. Whenever you hang out, it could take half an hour or it could take all day, but they always bring up the same stories. Maybe it’s an embarrassing one from the office holiday party. Or…
Read MoreHow To Get People To Do Things For You (Without Being Manipulative)
Have you ever had someone you just met ask for advice, a favor, or even try to sell you their product or service? Yuck. Coming from a corporate background, I’ve clocked countless hours networking at events where the sole purpose seemed to be exchanging business cards and finding the right connection who can get you that…
Read MoreHow To Make A 6-Figure Passive Income By Working Smarter (Not Harder)
While passive income seems to be all the rave these days, few are doing it right. The reasons are plenty: it takes a lot of work to set up upfront (contrary to popular belief, it’s not as passive as you think), people start without an engaged audience, and don’t create products that are actually what…
Read More3 Changes I Made To 10x My Revenue In One Month
The last December was my worst financial month ever in business: I only made 20% of my usual monthly income. January, on the other hand, was my best month in business. I earned 2.5x my average income, making it 10x more than December. How could this be possible? Within 30 days, I made a profound…
Read More3 Reasons Why Brand Storytelling Is The Future Of Marketing
In today’s fast-paced, overly-automated, and digitally-driven society, humanity is becoming the new premium. The internet constantly rewards us with convenience and instant gratification, making the human touch increasingly more scarce and coveted. In this environment, businesses can no longer afford to be faceless entities. To survive, businesses need to connect with audiences, pull at their…
Read MoreHow This Millennial Woman Built A 7-Figure Empire By Leveraging Human Connection
I spent a year traveling around the world, sleeping in the homes of strangers as part of a social experiment on kindness. After being hosted in 20+ countries by 100+ people, my biggest takeaway from the experience was: human connection is everything. From circumnavigating the globe to building my brand story coaching business, it’s become apparent…
Read MoreHow Finnish Culture Can Teach You To Design Your Life
I’ve spent the past few years designing my dream life from scratch while traveling the world full-time, and I have yet to encounter a country that understands the importance of entrepreneurial progress and life quality the way Finland does. Although Finland is only 100 years old and has a small population of less than six…
Read More3 Ways To Transform Any Obstacle Into An Opportunity
Last month, I was about to catch a flight at the Guatemala City airport when I noticed that my passport and US permanent residency card was missing. As you can imagine, losing all my travel documents in a foreign country during a work trip (and to rub salt in the wound, on the same day…
Read MoreThree Ways To Start Designing Your Dream Life
Two years ago, I quit my corporate job in New York City to circumnavigate the world by staying in the homes of strangers with whom I shared a human connection. I had enough savings to keep me afloat for six months and a vague idea of what I would do once I returned from my…
Read More3 Ways To Create Standout Brand Messaging In A World Of Noise
We live in a world full of noise. Every day, we are bombarded with hundreds of messages from brands asking us to pay attention, purchase something, or take some sort of action, and most of the times, it’s annoying and overwhelming. It’s not surprising that 57% of consumers actively take steps to avoid brands who…
Read MoreThe Millennial Workforce Needs Mentors, Not Managers
Millennials are currently the largest generation in the U.S. labor force and will comprise more than 75% of the workforce by 2025. Not only that, Millennials now have the most spending power of any generation, which means that creating a work environment that they can thrive in matters more than ever. As a Millennial who…
Read MoreHow To Balance An Online Business While Traveling Full-Time
It’s been two years since I left my corporate life to travel full-time and build my online coaching business. Back then, seeing the world while working remotely seemed like a faraway dream. Now, I can confirm that it’s completely possible for those who want it badly enough. While this nomadic lifestyle can be challenging, so…
Read MoreWords Beyond Translation: Hacerle Ganas
Antigua, Guatemala The expression “hacerle ganas” in Spanish captures a sentiment of strength and perseverance that I’ve consistently found present in Latin American cultures: specifically, what it means to keep moving forward towards a goal, even when faced with adversity. Hacerle ganas roughly means “to create the desire.” It is rooted in the common idiomatic…
Read More3 Branding Mistakes To Avoid When Scaling Your Business
Branding is an essential and often overlooked part of setting up a successful, thriving business. Knowing how to run a business is not enough when it comes to scaling your potential – having a strong, recognized brand will get you to the next level by attracting your ideal audience, increasing your perceived value, and earning…
Read More3 Secrets To Networking Your Way To Success (While Still Being Human)
I used to think networking was a dirty word: it felt cold and calculated, and I’ve watched too many people approach it with the mentality of “what can I get from this person” and “what can this person do for me.” Then, I spent a year traveling the world on a social experiment, in which…
Read More3 Simple Steps To Crafting A Captivating Brand Story
Businesses can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on marketing, social media, and content creation, but all of that is futile without a solid brand strategy. That’s where storytelling comes in – by creating a powerful brand story, businesses can increase the perceived value of their product or service, earn the loyalty and engagement of…
Read MoreHow This 28-Year-Old Earned $10K A Month To Travel The World In Luxury
I used to think that traveling the world for free (or pretty close to it) was a fantasy until I experienced it for myself. After quitting my corporate job in New York City in 2016 to travel full-time and pursue my passion in storytelling, I quickly learned that there are many creative ways to earn…
Read MoreHow To Create A Brand Story That Connects With Audiences And Drives Sales
Storytelling is an essential marketing tool for brands looking to ground their business strategy with messaging that is memorable, emotionally engaging, and profitable. In my recent article, I delve into how strategic storytelling can help businesses create high-quality marketing content, strengthen brand loyalty, and improve sales conversions. The most successful brands do this by balancing emotion…
Read MoreHow This 25-Year-Old Earns A Passive Revenue of $400K A Year While Traveling The World
It’s been almost two years since I left my corporate life in New York City to work remotely and travel the world. When I first left my apartment, job, and other comforts, I was terrified: I had no idea whether it was possible to build a business on the road, let alone make a decent living from…
Read MoreHow This Female Founder Left A $200K Corporate Salary To Revolutionize The Beauty Industry
During my travels, I am constantly meeting entrepreneurs who have gone above and beyond expectations to manifest their dreams into reality. These inspiring and motivated individuals are an everyday reminder that when we believe in a vision bigger than ourselves, pursue our passions relentlessly and take action, it is indeed possible to create a business…
Read MoreWhy Every Business Needs Powerful Storytelling To Grow
Storytelling is a powerful business tool and a skill that every business building a powerful and lasting brand should master. We have been telling stories for as long as we’ve been human–they are an absolutely essential part of our day-to-day communications. When done well, storytelling can do wonders for a business: such as turn a…
Read MoreThree Scuba Diving Habits That Helped Me Build My Business
As an entrepreneur building my online business while traveling the world full-time, I constantly have to find creative ways to stay focused and productive on the road. Whereas once upon a time I used to learn my working habits from the office, nowadays my most valuable business lessons come from my travel experiences, speaking with…
Read MoreHow This 27-Year-Old Used Instagram To Double Her Income
Meet Caley Dimmock, a one-woman marketing and creative agency and online educator helping others build their personal brand on Instagram. Based in Vancouver, BC, Caley quit her corporate job as a brand and marketing manager earlier this year to pursue an online business. Within just a few months, she was earning double her previous monthly income by…
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