Bold Goal Crusher Podcast

Have you ever thought about just leaving your career to pursue your big, bold dreams? My guest found the courage to do just that, and now successfully runs two of her own businesses. She sat down with me to talk about the lessons she learned, and the advice she wants to give others who are thinking of doing the same.
Christina DeFranco is the founder of Rooted Tree Wellness Studio and Coach Christina Maria. She dropped out of medical school right before the pandemic hit to pursue her entrepreneurship journey. She now works full-time in both companies and gets the privilege of positively impacting people's lives every day.

In this episode we talk about:
[2:20] Why Christina left med school to pursue entrepreneurship
[6:30] It’s always going to feel scary to grow, you just have to keep showing up
[14:25] Reverse engineering your goals
[17:20] Always come back to your impact driver
[20:58] Where to connect with Christina


Connect with Christina:
Instagram @christina.defranco
Facebook @coachchristinamaria. @rootedtreewellnessstudio
LinkedIn @christina-defranco

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

We all know that sleep is a great way to alleviate stress. But how do we ensure that we fall asleep, stay asleep, and get a good night's sleep? In this episode, I share tips on how to set yourself up for a successful night's sleep.


In this episode I talk about:
[1:10] Stress less by getting a good night’s sleep
[2:40] Focus on a consistent bedtime routine
[4:15] Plan calming activities within the hour before you go to sleep
[4:50] Begin practicing mindfulness
[6:50] Ways to practice mindfulness


Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Dana Pharant is a former Dominatrix, High Priestess and 7-figure CEO helping successful business owners scale without the grind. We talk about how harnessing your sexual energy can help you acheive your goals and discuss tools to help you connect with your true authenticity and dreams.

In this episode we talk about:
[2:25] Step into your authentic ownership of power
[4:10] How your sexual energy impacts your business
[8:30] What’s stopping you from living in the essence of who you are?
[15:45] How journaling can help you uncover subconscious thoughts
[18:45] Connect with Dana


Connect with Dana:
Facebook @danapharant
LinkedIn @danapharant

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Do you enjoy feeling stressed? Nope? Me neither! So let's talk about ways we can intentionally destress so we can actually focus on our goals.

In this episode I talk about:
[1:00] How stress impacts you
[1:25] Meditation practices
[2:19] Journaling to worry less
[2:58] Walk it out!
[3:31] HUG
[4:07] Clean up your diet

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Have you ever thought about how working with influencers could help you reach your goals faster? Carlee Krtolica is an author, blogger, and social media influencer. She's a mom of 2 under 2 and an outdoor enthusiast, interior designer and sommelier. She recently published a book called "Chasing Likes: The Unflattering Reality of Life as an Influencer" where she explores a behind-the-scenes look at Influencer marketing.

In this episode we talk about:
[1:45] What led Carlee to writing her book
[5:00] The modern influencer is the friendly word-of-mouth
[11:45] Why authenticity is crucial as an influencer
[13:30] Tips for brands wanting to work with influencers
[15:57] The difference between brand awareness and sales
[24:45] How to get started on your influencer journey
[29:30] Connect with Carlee

Connect with Carlee:
www.styledtosparkle.com
Instagram @styledtosparkle
Facebook @styledtosparkle
Find the book HERE

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Trying to do ALL the things is what's keeping you from accomplishing your bold goals! In this episode, I give you some tips on how to finally STOP doing all the things and learn to review and release.

In this episode I talk about:
[1:00] We are all doing a lot more than we used to
[2:17] Start reviewing all the things you do in a day- keep a time log
[3:19] What can you let go of or stop doing?
[3:55] Write down everything on your mind and walk away from it
[5:05] Changing our relationship with “no”

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Do you REALLY know the numbers in your business? My guest today shares why knowing your money will not only help propel your goals, but also create more freedom in your business (and life!)
Shannon Weinstein is a fractional CFO and tax strategist serving small business owners all around the country. She has been featured in various news outlets like Yahoo Finance, FOX, and NBC. She is also the host of the top 100 Entrepreneurship podcast, Keep What You Earn.

In this episode we talk about:
[2:10] How Shannon started her business
[5:55] How mapping out your calendar is freedom
[10:00] Creating accountability for yourself
[11:50] Stay focused on the financial goal and determine what it actually is
[16:45] Get creative with other ways to make money while building your business
[21:25] Be prepared for unknown costs
[26:00] How to connect with and learn from Shannon


Connect with Shannon:
Instagram @shannonkweinstein
Facebook @fitnancial
LinkedIn
Listen the the Keep What You Earn Podcast

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Welcome to the mini-series on stress! We are going to dive into how stress effects your body, how to relieve stress, and tools to counteract stress when it shows up in your life.

In this episode I talk about:
[2:29] Symptoms of stress
[3:10] How stress impacts your sleep schedule
[4:25] Try relaxing activities in order to counteract stress during busy seasons
[5:10] Being aware of stress and how it affects you is the first step- try journaling about it


Connect with Sara:
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Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

This episode is the reminder you need to go after your bold goals YOUR way- not follow the lead of everyone else. My guest knows a thing or two about tackling big goals while remaining authentic to yourself.
Jessica is the founder of Lady ChangeMakers, an all inclusive e-commerce platform for women-owned businesses. Jessica is an expert in creating exposure and driving traffic for e-commerce businesses. She launched Lady ChangeMakers in 2021 in an effort to create a central e-commerce hub for women-owned businesses - think Amazon, but all lady bosses. The platform launched with 25 founding members by invite only, but will open up membership for additional members In 2022. Today, she is focused on helping women grow their e-commerce businesses by educating on exposure, SEO and more.

In this episode we talk about:
[2:50] How Lady ChangeMakers began
[4:35] The biggest lesson she always allows herself to relearn
[8:04] Do what feels right for you- not what everyone else is doing
[9:30] How the enneagram helped Jessica is building her business
[13:30] The differences between men and women in business
[19:05] Why you should be thinking about your exit strategy while building your business
[20:25] How to juggle building a business while working full-time
[24:28] Where to connect with Lady ChangeMakers
[25:10] Participate in the giveaway!

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Connect with Jessica and Lady ChangeMakers:
www.ladychangemakers.com
Instagram @ladychangemakers Facebook @ladychangemakersLinkedIn @ladychangemakers

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

I want to share with you some of my big, bold goals and what I am doing to work toward achieving them. In this episode, I share why I set a legacy goal of funding a cure for cancer. And because many of the boldest goals require help from other people, I share how you can support my goal and the organization I created to help cure cancer.

In this episode I talk about:
[1:10] Many BIG goals require expert help
[2:00] How losing my brother to Leukemia impacted my life
[4:05] My legacy goal is to get rid of cancer
[8:55] How I have been chipping away at my big goal
[12:15] Where and how to support Bee Positive

Connect with Sara:
Instagram @saramayerconsulting
Facebook @saracmayerconsulting
LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting