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5 Women Entrepreneurs You Need to Follow

March 14, 2020
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For as I long as I can remember, I’ve been hustling. Being the little entrepreneurs we were, my friend and I collected soda tabs to make bracelets to make money for our 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. We strung stretchy, colorful string to create this very middle-school jewelry and made around $200.

In 6th grade, I started my own Jonas Brothers fan club, made an email list and created a magazine newsletter. I rewrote news stories, collected trivia and crafted “finish the lyrics” games to send out via email. And when they made their comeback last year, I hosted a reunion party. I served themed snacks and lived my best life at their Happiness Begins tour.

The bottom line is I love creating and innovating, and nothing inspires me more than other women doing the same thing. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite women entrepreneurs who are such big inspirations to me and also have a bunch of courses and free resources.

Helene Sula, Helene in Between

I’ve been following Helene for years. And I was stoked when my pitch to interview her for Southwest Airlines’ in-flight magazine was approved. Helene and her husband moved to Germany for three years to travel Europe and grow her blog. They now live in Dallas, and they continue to blog as a full-time gig. Her sweet spot is Instagram engagement, and she’s made big bucks through her blog and entrepreneur ventures. And she was featured on House Hunters International.

Brush up on your Instagram know-how and blogging tips.

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After literal MONTHS of working on my blog redesign, firing the team I hired, staying up very late nights, and finally designing everything from scratch my new blog design is FINALLY LIVE. There’s also a new post with the 15 best destinations to visit in 2020! Click around there’s tons of new pages to explore 😍🙌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️ link in bio or stories! #heleneinbetween

A post shared by Helene Sula |Lifestyle Blogger (@heleneinbetween) on Feb 14, 2020 at 9:53am PST

Kate Gremillion, Work Well with Kate

Recently on a road trip, I was poking around on Instagram, and a sponsored post popped up from Kate. I was intrigued, followed the link and signed up for her webinar. I listened to it for the almost the entire remainder of the car ride. When I saw the title was “How to Scale Your Business to Six Figures Without Adding More to Your Plate,” I knew I had to take it. And I cannot tell you how many screenshots I took of her slides filled with helpful advice.

She discusses how to cut back and to work smart, not hard. Kate recommends only checking your email once per week if at all possible and working in batch tasks. This was one of the best webinars I’ve ever attended. Kate inspired me to rethink the way I run my blog.

Sign up for Kate’s free course on scaling your business.

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It’s the first Monday of a new month, and that means I have my Savvy CEO date with myself. ☕️ ⠀⠀⠀ Basically, I take myself to a stellar local coffee shop and I do these THREE things every month to make sure my business is doing what it needs to be doing and ✨BONUS✨ I have templates for each one (+ all my business operations) in Systems for Scale (link in bio!): ⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Money Mapping & Profit Planning ⠀⠀⠀ Every month I review my business bank statement, client invoices, and expenses and I make sure I have all of my receipts. I reconcile my accounts and track how much money I made each month to ensure I’m on track for hitting my financial goals. ⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Check the Pulse with KPIs ⠀⠀⠀ Your KPIs are your Key Performance Indicators 🔑 and they are essentially the metrics in your business that let you know how your business is performing. This could be the number of new clients, number of speaking gigs booked, total revenue, new subscribers, etc. Whatever numbers indicate growth and success in your business, that’s what you should measure. ⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Review & Batch Content ⠀⠀⠀ I schedule a call with the lovely @keepingthecreativity each month so we can review what content is being published and what content we want to plan for and create for months to come and do it all in one batch. This way I don’t wake up every day thinking “Wait! Did I write a newsletter this month?” ⠀⠀⠀ Once I do these three things, I know exactly what I need to do each month to get where I want to be. 💯 What do you do each month to keep your business running well?

A post shared by Kate | No-BS Business Systems (@workwellwithkate) on Mar 2, 2020 at 6:19am PST

Jenna Kutcher

A good friend of mine suggested checking out Jenna’s page, and I’m so glad she did. Jenna’s bubbly, genuine personality makes you feel like you’ve known her since high school. I took her free course on Pinterest and have seen great results in the weeks to follow. Her big mantra is serve the majority of the time so that when it’s time to sell, you have that trust with your clientele. She’s also inspired me to grow my email list and do so in an organic way — not a spammy, sneaky one. Jenna is also a great influence when it comes to body positivity. So many wins!

Snag her freebies to learn something new about email marketing and Pinterest.

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FEELING EMOTIONAL TODAY. 😭 What is happening in our world reminds me of the crazy need out there. It connects me with my “why” on a whole new level. This outbreak is devastating industries, killing economies, creating fear, and hurting entrepreneurs around the globe. 🌎 We can’t control it but we CAN control our attitudes, actions, and response. MY 2020 MISSION STATEMENT: Empower women to build independent wealth on their own terms in a way that provides true freedom. ✨ Double tap if that is something that resonates with YOU. Feeling so damn lucky to have built the business that I’ve built and empowered to help other women do the same, because I’m feeling so fortunate, privileged, and grateful today amidst the chaos. Team JK is putting our heads together on what FREE resources we can pull together to help you have an action plan for yourself during this craziness. What questions do you have or what do you need most to get started? 👇🏼 We’re already working to create for YOU. Tell me below what you’re wondering or needing or hoping for so we can get it to you ASAP!

A post shared by JENNA KUTCHER (@jennakutcher) on Mar 12, 2020 at 2:13pm PDT

Melyssa Griffin

Another favorite of mine is Melyssa Griffin, whom I found via Pinterest. I’ve been following Melyssa for quite some time and love her positive, encouraging approach to growing your blog and business. She has great practical advice about entrepreneurship and social media and also offers an abundance of free webinars and resources. Scroll through her blog for even five minutes, and you will have practical tools and the inspo to put your brain to work on your business dreams.

Sign up for her free workshop, 4 Steps to Grow Your Audience and Income as a Blogger.

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I have a sneaking suspicion that you didn't build this business just so you can feel like you're working another exhausting corporate job. You started your business because you want to make a difference in the world, and enjoy the freedom, creativity, and empowerment that entrepreneurship can bring. …But at this stage? You might feel like you have more questions than answers. You see the bigger VISION for your company (and it excites you beyond belief!), but it's hard to see the concrete steps that will get you from here to where you want to go. Not to mention, you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and maybe even burnt out from being too “in the weeds” in your business, instead of allowing yourself to be the VISIONARY of your company. You may also be asking questions like… ✅ How do I create a suite of products and services that sells like hotcakes? ✅ How do I hire a rockstar team I can depend on so that I can finally be the leader of my company instead of an overworked employee? ✅ How do I create systems that help me run my business with total ease? ✅ How do I find a community of entrepreneurs who fills ME up instead of just the other way around? ✅ How do I work through the mindset blocks that have been following me around my entire life? Any of these questions sound familiar? Turns out, you're not alone. And better yet? I know exactly what will help. 🙌🏼 I just released applications for my Bold Abundance Masterminds and we already have heaps of submissions from savvy, driven, wholehearted entrepreneurs who want to grow their impact, scale their revenue, and bust through any blocks that are keeping them from their greatness. There are two different programs built for entrepreneurs at different stages, so wherever you’re at in business, one of them is likely a perfect fit for you.😊 Click the link in my profile or visit BoldAbundanceMastermind.com to fill out an application! And of course, if you've got a Q, leave it below or send me a DM and I'll respond personally.👇🏼😍

A post shared by Melyssa Griffin (she/her) (@melyssa_griffin) on Jan 6, 2020 at 4:37pm PST

Cassie and Shay, The Bucketlist Bombshells

Ever had the dream to work remotely? Cassie and Shay are your go-to gals. I’ve also taken a free webinar of theirs and got some great tips and ideas on how to make money as a remote freelancer. Their tone is very much one of a best gal pal, and whether your business has been only an idea or has been kicking for years, they have the resources for you to become a digital nomad.

Sign up for their free workshops by where you’re at in the process: wanting to figure out what type of business to start or wanting to launch or grow your business.

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Flights booooked! 🥰🙌🏼✈️ The past few months living in Austin have been nothing short of amazing, buuuut we’re ready to hit the road again for the summer! :: So here it goes: I’m headed to California, while Shay heads to Australia, then we’ll meetup for a month-long visit in Bali (clearly couldn’t stay away from @dojobali long 😂🌴), then Vancouver and finally Lisbon, Portugal to soak up the end of the European summer!! :: You know we’ll be ALL over checking out new coworking spaces, cute coffee shops to get work done, local digital nomad communities and looots of adventures! :: Soooo anyone else pumped for upcoming travel plans? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Where are ya headed? Drop em’ below! 👇🏼☺️ :: #girlboss #wanderlust #workandtravel #travel #traveltheworld #beyourownboss #digitalnomad #bucketlist #laptoplifestyle #instatravel #livethedream #workhardanywhere #adventure #girlmeetsglobe #girlswhotravel #neverstopexploring #letsgoeverywhere #girslovetravel #darlingescapes #globetrotter #bucketlistbombshells

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If you need inspiration or resources or tools or encouragement, these women entrepreneurs have got you covered. It’s so hard to participate in these workshops and not get giddy about your new business or even the idea of one.

If you’re looking to grow your business as a blogger, here are some of my resources to jumpstart your goals:

How to Start a Blog

100+ Blog Post Ideas

How to Make Money Through Your Blog

Share with me in the comments who inspires you to grow your business.

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Why is being present so hard?!🙈Double tap if yo Why is being present so hard?!🙈Double tap if you agree!

It's so easy for me to get stuck in the past or focused on the future — so much so that I made this quote my lock screen for a looooong time. It's funny how forgetful we are as humans: We long for the future, but once we're there, we crave the past.

🌍I love how travel reminds me to be present. When you've saved up, planned and dreamed about a trip for so long, OF COURSE you want to savor each moment. But it's a great lesson for our everyday life, too.

❓How do you keep yourself in the present? I like keeping a gratitude journal. Tell me in the comments!

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Not to be dramatic or anything, but those nine day Not to be dramatic or anything, but those nine days truly changed my life😍 About 7 years ago, I was taking AP European History and heard about a summer trip to Europe with my high school. London, Paris, Florence and Rome.

Yep, we were that group of students walking around Europe with our lanyards and headsets. I got those jitters when I saw Europe in its glory for the first time. And I still do.

If you would’ve told me then that I’d move to France during a global pandemic, I’d tell you you’re complètement fou.

But here’s the thing: that trip with @EFtours stirred something inside of me, and it has yet to settle. It was a longing to see and experience the world with my own two eyes. And it inspired me to start my travel blog, to continue with my French studies, to study abroad and to move to France.

This ain't sponsored (but I sure wish it were!), and I mean with my whole heart those few days in high school set me onto this path. And for that, I am beyond grateful.

🤔What about you? Can you point to a specific moment or experience that set you on the path you're on today, all these years later? Tell me about it⬇️

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One thing you rarely hear about life abroad: so mu One thing you rarely hear about life abroad: so much dang paperwork and many complicated processes🙈

💰I have several bank accounts in the U.S. and France. I'm paid in euros, but I still have recurring subscriptions on my American credit card. I'm also all about growing my savings and getting those credit card points on my American account.

What👏to👏do?👏

❌I tried sending money directly from my French bank account to my American credit card bill. It worked, but there was bigger fee. And it was only to pay off charges, not grow savings.

✅But then a friend introduced me to @TransferWise and now I am set! I can easily transfer between my different checking accounts for the lowest rates I ever did see. Plus,  I'm still able to grow my savings and investment accounts in America.

❓OK but what is it?! @TransferWise is a third-party site that transfers money between accounts from all over the world. They price compare their rates with other companies. Their site is super easy to use and explains the whole process. And the rates were crazy low and not as high as the transfer I made directly through my banks.

🔗Bop over to link in bio for the link to get a free account and the other 5 things every expat needs.

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Have you ever had one of those “it’s a small w Have you ever had one of those “it’s a small world” moments?🌏

☀️Back in 2017, I spent a summer in Toulouse. One weekend, my friends and I went on a road trip to a slew of villages in southwestern France. They were truly some of the best days of my life: we stayed in my friend’s castle🏰(casual), we swam in the river + sunbathed, we drank wine + played games, we explored idyllic villages.

One of my favorite spots with the sweetest of nostalgic memories was in a small village called Laguépie. Population: ~600. Whenever people asked me my favorite place in France, nobody ever knew where I was talking about. It wasn’t in the magazines or travel blogs. (Ahem, it’s on mine!)

➡️Fast forward to 2020. I’m preparing to leave for France and am keeping a close eye on my teaching program’s Facebook page. An American girl posted in the group about her time in Marseille, and we began messaging. She helped me with a million and one things during my move to France, and we’ve stayed in touch and become good friends.

Earlier this month, I visited Albi to see her along with her French boyfriend, who’s from a small village. He never told me the name, but as we were sipping wine and eating saucissons, he said something about Laguépie.

“WHAT?! Did you say Laguépie? I’ve been there and fell in L O V E!” He said, no, we can’t be talking about the same place, no one ever goes to my hometown😂 But after showing him my photos, including ones the village’s castle @chateau_louvielcastel reposted, it was one and the same.

Can someone queue “Invisible String” because what a small world this is that we’re all connected. Do you have any wild stories like that? Tell me in the comments⬇️

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What do you like searching for on Pinterest?📌 What do you like searching for on Pinterest?📌

✈️I love finding travel destinations + itineraries, easy recipes and decorating ideas. My guess is that you've found some blogs and ideas you love through this site. 

😍I'm even more obsessed with how @pinterest serves to grow my blog and brand.

Currently kicking myself for not getting on the Pinterest for Business train sooner because this site is truly a game changer. I went from a personal account with a wedding board and gluten-free board with recipes I’d never tried to a bustling business board with more than 400,000 monthly visitors. And most of that is not from advertising.

📈I took a free @jennakutcher webinar on how to use Pinterest for Business and saw massive growth. And the best part? You can schedule out content for an entire week in just 30 minutes to an hour. 

⏩Pinterest is my top driver of traffic, and if you want to upgrade your blog like a pro, this is where you need to invest your time, hands down.

Want to learn how you can use Pinterest to grow your blog, brand or biz? Head over to link in bio for my best blogging tips💯

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Best day trips from Nice No. 4: Èze🏰 This med Best day trips from Nice No. 4: Èze🏰

This medieval village enchanted me so much so I almost teared up as we left because I just didn’t want to go. If there are castles, sea views and charm, I’m so there. And Èze checks all these boxes✅ 

😍This medieval village is a labyrinth of cobblestone and windy paths, but the steps are worth it. There are shops and restaurants along the way to the top where you get sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea. 

🌵Once you make it to the top, you have to pay to enter the Jardin Exotique d’Èze, and I can't recommend it enough. (Be sure to ask about the combo deal that includes both the garden in Èze and the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild nearby.)

🚗🛤️Distance from Nice: 30-minute drive or 15 minute train ride

Craving more photos + day trip ideas from Nice? Head over to link in bio ❤️

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How's your sense of direction?↪️🗺️I am th How's your sense of direction?↪️🗺️I am the queen of getting lost — and not on purpose😂

When I lived in Toulouse in 2017, I took a day trip to a nearby town to visit a friend. Wanting to get the best deal, I booked the 6 a.m. train. Unfortunately, I didn't think it all the way through🙃

I left my apartment on time, but when I got to the metro, it hadn't started running yet. I was nervous about getting to the train station on time, but if I hurried, I could make it.

Alas, I made it to the metro stop where I was supposed to switch metro lines. I had one job, and I failed🙈

⚠️I went the wrong direction, and once I realized it, I quickly got off the next stop and ran up to the street. I was unbelievably lost, and the sun hadn't even come up. Eventually, I made it to the train station but had completely missed the train.

And defeated, I sat down in the bakery, cried and FaceTimed my mom. Some kind French girl saw my tears and approached me to help me book a new train.

Since then, I've gotten lost many more times😆 But it's taught me to not be so hard on myself because getting lost is part of the journey. (And if it's not a good time, it's a good story, eh?😜)

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