Work-at-home Heroes

Erica Carrico is an Award-Winning Life Purpose & Business Coach for women who are ready to transform their lives. First, Erica explains why she quit the corporate world and how she found her own premium clients. Next, Erica gives tips on distinguishing yourself from others and reveals the steps to build your business to six figures. Your success will directly be tied to your purpose, so it’s time to start creating that abundance mindset from the start. Tune in as we chat about how you can discover your purpose and why you should stop listening to other people and think for yourself. https://workathomeschool.com/

After working in her father’s company, Nicki Krawcyzk knew that she had a knack for writing. She realized that PR was not her thing, so she ventured into the world of writing copy. Despite the notion that writers earn low salaries, she proved it wrong because she’s getting paid very well. In this podcast, you’re in for an informative talk about pitching a personalized email to a client -- what makes good copy, copy editing, and how to start out your copywriting career. Writing copy isn’t as intimidating as you think.  https://workathomeschool.com/

Entrepreneurs are not born; they’re made. From plumbing to spearheading an online business, Jaryd Krause managed to make money online by ditching the plumbing life and went to Egypt to do photography, which he dearly loves. Later on, he had this amazing light bulb moment—to help people find the best online business that works for them. Jaryd reminds us to never settle for single-source dependency and to always fill your cup with overflow. To know more of the secret of the universe, tune in to this podcast. https://workathomeschool.com/

Lauren Saunders wasn’t expecting to turn from being a teacher to an entrepreneur. In this episode, we get to know how a strong and bright woman managed to shift the tides in her career. She begins the show by talking about how she got her art degree and then moved to teach afterward in Australia. And when she went back to Toronto, she put up her eyelash business and it was a success! But the journey did not end there. Lauren eventually decided to do an online coaching business with the law of the universe--manifestation and mindset! She later speaks about how the brain is a powerful organ to manifest what we think of. She testifies of her business and her life being a result of disciplining her mind to manifest what she wants. To know more of the secret of the universe, tune in to this podcast. https://workathomeschool.com/

While teaching in the UCLA Writers’ Program, the experience highlighted a need for one-on-one mentorship in the writing process to help students become better writers and meet their goals. Focusing on the ‘why’ of writing helped move Jennie Nash out of the grind and inspired her to develop a new teaching model.   As a solution, Jennie devised a one-on-one teaching framework with writers who need accountability, editorial feedback, and emotional support. She explains her experience in shifting into working from home, starting her own business as a book coach, and training aspiring book coaches. While sharing her fulfillment as a mom and a coach simultaneously, she is happy with her job and continues to inspire others to write.

Eric Brotman, the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, looks back on how he started his business and what he has learned about financial advisors over time. Concerned that many people do not have any financial education, he created a resource, "Don't Retire... Graduate!" as a free guidebook for readers to make the best financial decisions. Eric explains what his book title means and connects it to money matters in this complicated financial world. Tune in as we talk about business, getting the right financial advice, how to invest, and how to manage your accounts.

Where the party is, Venese Lau is hosting it. Venese worked to light up the nightlife, she enjoyed organizing events and had always been on the go up until events & gatherings were canceled. It may have halted her onsite job, but she switched to working from home to cater to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to make it big. It’s no doubt she’s versatile, and she continues to gather up a library of resources to help entrepreneurs get the most helpful information possible. In this episode, be inspired by her wits to switch into working online despite having a successful event organizing career.

Who would have thought that a college student would make thousands from his new business in the middle of a global pandemic? Meet Bruce Bright, a young entrepreneur who’s a senior in college studying business marketing. He opens the show, sharing about choosing his major for college and how he felt at home with business marketing despite taking other classes. During the shutdown of classes, a bright idea came into fruition, and he has been busy growing his car detailing business ever since. Bruce uses Facebook ads to turn viewers into converting customers. He is an inspiration to students who want to make some cash with the right business marketing strategies.

Toni Ann is a dentist, but treating human teeth is not what she wants to do forever. Taking up her role as a mother, she was challenged with mom guilt working her nine to five and making less time for family. Toni Ann may be one with a superb professional title, but at the end of the day, she’s just like any other mom who wants to be happy--and that’s how she found blogging. Toni Ann didn’t expect to find passion in blogging. There were some naysayers, but she took the first steps to get income to her side-hustle. Toni Ann continues to uplift moms who are also blogging or have a business gig while working full-time. The best part is that she has a community of moms who wants to be like her, a real happy mom.

Motherhood while working a corporate job was not how Tracy Morgan envisioned it at all. She shares how shifting into a working-from-home role became a pivotal experience in her life. Mothers like her go through different challenges, like having that existential crisis of not being the mom she thought she would be. Wanting to fulfill her duties, she made an impactful decision that earned her the title of one of the best moms in the world and a biz consultant for over 14 years--all from the comfort of her own home. Tracy explains what made her start her own business in a work-from-home setup and reset her career to fit into a mother's role. She continues to inspire mothers who are starting their own businesses at home and teaches them how to scale it productively. Though there were setbacks along the way, like disciplining the kids and struggling with inner voices, she emerged victoriously. The episode closes with a heart-warming lesson for us all to break free from what's keeping you unfree.

When Amira Alvarez was working at her corporate job, she sought to have the freedom of time and be her boss. She shares how she came to the idea of being extraordinary, which eventually led her to work from home by starting her own coaching business. Out of all things that interest her, being a coach sparked a passion in her life. She explained why coaching seemed like the best fit for her as a full-time job and how she made her first 30 grand and eventually to a 7-figure cash flow in the long run while doing what she loves.  If you want to find and do what your heart desires, Amira’s success story and her up and downs handling the business will inspire people seeking the same dream. Tune in as we talk about the story behind Amira Alvarez, the highly successful founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, and what makes a woman truly unstoppable.

Monica Louie is a Facebook and Instagram ad strategist who helps ambitious online entrepreneurs increase their impact with high converting ads. Monica speaks about the differences between her corporate life and now running a thriving online business in this episode. Once Monica found that right fit with her Facebook ads, that's when everything really started to scale up quickly. Later, Monica talks about her debt-free journey and some of the steps she took to change her life drastically. Plus, we speak about how Monica had to pivot during the pandemic, and Monica gives advice on how to work at home. 

Lauren Golden is the founder of The Free Mama Movement and loves helping mamas free themselves from the nine-to-five grind. As the CEO of her company, Lauren recognizes how critical workplace culture will be for your success. A toxic work environment has emotional and physical effects on individuals. After leaving her job and discovering freelancing, Lauren understood that her company would grow into something massive. Later, Lauren gives tips on navigating perfectionism and the best ways to manage your time. As an entrepreneur, Lauren had to overcome her perfectionistic mindset. She had to learn how to wing things and put things out there because once you get stuck in your perfectionistic mindset, you won’t start. Tune in as we talk about overcoming isolation while you Work-At-Home.

Danielle Gagnon helps busy entrepreneurs get back to the work they genuinely love by elevating their brands and taking on their time-consuming marketing tasks. Danielle explains why she decided to leave her nine-to-five job and pursue her Work-At-Home passion. Learn about configuring your website or Etsy listing to attract your ideal clients with SEO naturally. Tune in as Danielle speaks about overcoming her limiting beliefs to become an entrepreneur and what it’s like to work at home with your spouse. In This Episode: [00:05] Meet Danielle Gagnon. Danielle speaks about what her life was like before she left her nine-to-five. [08:15] What it’s like to Work-At-Home with children.   [12:45] About SEO and how to get more sales on Etsy.   [17:30] How to make money on Etsy without producing anything. [23:15] Overcoming limiting beliefs to become an entrepreneur.  [29:35] What it’s like to Work-At-Home with your spouse.  [33:30] Advice to people who want to Work-At-Home. Key Takeaways: SEO is a way to write and

Lindsay Davis speaks about her Work-At-Home journey's success and is looking to exceed last year's income by a great deal. Freelancers know the struggle of feast and famine energy when it comes to our financial stability. However, when you work from home, you need to use that energy to stabilize your finances. Lindsay gives advice based on what she has learned on her Work-At-Home journey. Lindsay says that freedom is one of her top values. She realized that she is free to reinvent who she chooses to be next, and no one will ever define what you can and cannot do. We talk about finding your success and the importance of being with your emotions.

What if your mindset is holding you back? Bobbi Jo explains the mindset shift that needed to happen for her to transition into a Work At Home lifestyle. People still believe that everyone needs to go to college to get a good job. When you start to make money online, you realize that you don’t have to stay stuck in a job that you don’t love. There is no reason you can’t change your mind at any point in your life. Now, Bobbi gets to stay home while providing her content writing, email management, proofreading, and email marketing services. Everyone can work from home! You do everything else on the internet; you can work on the internet too.  In This Episode: [03:45] The mindset shift that needs to take place to transition into a Work At Home lifestyle.    [12:40] Common mistakes people make when thinking about working at home.   [16:05] Why you need to stop putting other people’s needs ahead of your own.   [21:30] About Bobbi’s vision for her career and Work At Home lifestyle.   Key Takeaways: The only tool

Esther Inman reminds us that sometimes our mindset impacts our ability to grow. Now, Esther runs a million-dollar course creation business teaching people how to work in the virtual assistant niche. It took a lot for Esther to close her agency and speaks about how her Work At Home journey has changed in the past two years. When you need help with your business, then maybe it’s time you outsource by hiring a virtual worker! Stay tuned as Esther gives her advice for creating your own lifestyle. For more, visit: https://workathomeschool.com/podcasts/

In the face of the pandemic, Korryn Haines found herself at home with two kids to homeschool, her husband who needed at-home workspace, and her own business to run. Choosing to be flexible with changes, she cut down her workload and changed her hours, while still finding a way to keep her income the same. Haines now runs her own online course that helps online entrepreneurs determine if they are in need of a virtual assistant and learn how to improve their own business protocols. Working from home has never been more hectic, but her interview will help you see that it is possible to pivot in stride! For more, visit https://workathomeschool.com/what-do-you-do-when-your-working-conditions-change-be-flexible

When life keeps flying by, we often have a choice to make -- stay where we are at or continue to grow with it. Kaitlyn Kuhl has seen many life changes since her last interview on Work-At-Home Heroes, including a growing family, moving to a new country, and pursuing new dreams. Anxiety about the past -- and the future! -- can take over and living in the present can feel impossible, even when you’re living the work-from-home dream, which is what Kuhl bravely discusses with Caitlin today. If you’re not sure how to find the courage to take the next step forward in life, you will want to listen to this interview!

Setting boundaries within his new work-at-home life was not something Aiden McFarland ever dreamed he’d have to worry about. Discovering he had become his own worst boss, he slimmed down his client base, started to focus on only the work he truly loves, and is now living the life he actually wants -- he’s no longer living just to work. With his extra time, he is now exploring his creative side and finding ways to give back to his community. Becoming a freelancer doesn’t mean you have to hustle 24/7, which is exactly what McFarland would love for you to learn from his story in this episode! For more, go to https://workathomeschool.com/freelance-va-has-learned-how-to-build-the-life-he-wants-without-the-burnout