Business feel slow lately? You're not alone 💜 Come inside my Create Your Purpose Collective for a special discussion about how real-world women entrepreneurs are scoring more clients without sacrifing their values, well-being, or sense of purpose. Plus, hear about the changes our Collective members have made since joining and get a feel for what it…

Working IN your business helps you survive, but working ON your business helps you *thrive.* To protect your big ideas and move them forward, you have to build guardrails: simple rituals and habits to help you prioritize what you work on, plan ahead, and take strategic action. Listen to this episode** where I take you behind the scenes of my 3 busi…

It’s that time of year when everyone on social media declares their "Word of the Year." Is it just a trend or does it have the power to change the trajectory of your business (& your life)? Tune in to hear how my own "Word of the Year" helped me shift my entire business model, develop a new (& meaningful!) profitable offer, AND create space to star…

There is an elephant in the room we need to discuss: Instagram! Is it worth staying on this platform anymore? Can you actually see biz results from it? Or should you give up and head over to TikTok? I answer all these questions and more in this episode where you'll hear my "hot take" on Instagram right now and how the echo chamber of haters can oft…

[From the archive] This conversation was the 3rd-ever episode of this podcast! That's why I'm bringing it back so you can hear from the ever-inspiring Komal Shah - education consultant, author, and longtime Create Your Purpose Collective member! Tune in to hear the full story of how - while on a holy pilgrimage in India - Komal met a child that cha…

Tomorrow is a big day: my due date!! Whether bébé has arrived yet or not, I think this topic will help those of you who are considering starting a family or already navigating motherhood & entrepreneurship. If motherhood is NOT part of your journey, I honestly still think you'll get so much out of this episode because the heart of our chat is reall…

What a dramatic title, huh?! But this topic seriously gets me riled up! "Consistency" in marketing is often equated with how often you post/email/create content, but it's also a recipe for BURN OUT! What's the alternative, you wonder? Tune into this episode to hear it! You'll get my candid thoughts on why marketing gurus need to be more nuanced in …

Does even thinking about your biz bank account make your knees quake? You're not alone! Getting familiar with your numbers can help you take big leaps forward as an entrepreneur. That's why I invited Bernadette Joy, debt-free money coach, to talk about how you can move towards financial independence in your business (and what FI *really* means). Tu…

Get ready to channel your inner cheerleader! Laura Kelly is a confidence coach who brings some pep to the podcast that I wasn't even prepared for (but delighted nonetheless). Listen to hear about the time she launched a brand new offering in her business only to "fall flat on my face, not once, but TWICE." Even more importantly, we talk about how s…

We're in a season of talking marketing & sales on the podcast - those tactical things you can do this fall to build momentum & drive REAL results by the end of the year. So, I invited Erika Tebbens - an expert on sleaze-free sales - to share actionable tips along with her insights on the more subtle, internal shifts that will help you *actually* fe…

You didn't start your own biz to feel overwhelmed & joy-less. You wanted to feel LIT UP by your work! Let me introduce you to something that will make it EASIER to know *exactly what to focus on* (& invite back in your sparkle): The 5 Stages of Business. Are you a Curious Carole? Or a Scaling Sam? Listen to hear the backstory of why I created the s…

3 years ago, Lisa Spring suddenly became severely disabled. While grieving the loss of her vocation, she found herself questioning how she could possibly "create her purpose" while relegated to bed. Lisa and I talk frankly about the dark days of her illness (and how Spotify playlists got her through it!) and how adjusting her expectations to meet r…

From a young age, Bryana was aware of often being the only Black person in predominantly white communities. That sparkled her passion to help organizations & individuals create BRAVE spaces to have tough conversations about race, and this purpose has driven her business decisions ever since. This was my 2nd-ever episode of this podcast and it deser…

Way back when this was a lil' baby podcast with a small group of listeners, I released this solo episode about the travel magazine idea I thought would become my entire business. That is UNTIL I let that idea die... So, I decided to dust off this audio from the archive to share it with more of you! Listen to hear the backstory of how I decided to g…

Anyone who has ever DIY'ed their website knows it's wayyyy more than just a website. It's your purpose brought to life, and as Krista Walsh - copywriter & strategist - says, it can also be your primary sales tool. That is, If you do it purposefully! We dive into all things messaging, website, & copy in this episode so tune in to hear tactical tips …

Do you often feel unorganized in your business, "all over the place," and like you're spending a lot of time on things that don't actually move the needle? Meet Ashley Hogrebe, your new systems savior! As founder of Do the Damn Thing, she helps neurodivergent online business owners get streamlined using Airtable and Zapier. Listen in to hear how YO…

Couldn't make my masterclass live or prefer to listen? Catch the audio of the recording here! If you're ready to grow your bottom line *without* burning out and while staying connected to WHY you started your business in the first place, this one's for you. After listening, you'll be able to 📍 Identify which of the 5 stages of business you're in no…

I've made some big shifts in my business to get ready to start a family, so I decided, why not open up about it (and my pregnancy itself so far) to help any other biz owners who may be interested?! Enter: the pregnancy episode... Tune in to hear how my journey to baby started 5 years ago, the trade-offs I made to transition my business model, and e…

Danielle R. Harris has wanted to create something of her own since 2014, but didn't know what that looked like until 2020 when she started taking her first steps forward to become an entrepreneur. If you're currently building up a side hustle or thinking of leaving your 9-5, or are even in the first year or two of running your business, I can't rec…

Are you ready for a magical mystery tour of entrepreneurship, filled with twists & turns and an artsy school bus complete with a full-size bathtub?! Buckle up to hear from Nikki May, artist & designer, who is packing up to move into a school-bus-turned-tiny-house-on-wheels to live, work, create, and travel in! Tune in to hear how Nikki's purposeful…

Boy, has the Instagram content landscape changed! Tune into this tip-filled episode to dive into 5 types & formats that work in 2022. You'll learn how to show up with more confidence, create content that *actually* gets engagement, and learn why consistency on the Gram does not have burn you out. Head to the show notes to see the examples I share i…

Alison Sullivan has been on a JOURNEY the past few years. From a high school math teacher to stay-at-home mom to craft YouTuber, she suddenly found herself thrust into entrepreneurship. Born from her innate drive to teach others, she founded Tumbler Maker Academy, where she helps creatives make beautiful glitter tumblers! Listen to hear her story f…

Connie Solera is an artist, teacher, writer, and one of my first-ever clients (and fave people)! I invited her into my living room for an intimate conversation on how she approaches growing her business like a work of art: with experimentation, creativity, and trust. She shares how that led her to sell out paintings during her "Green phase," break …

As a recovering perfectionist, starting a podcast *could* have become a big, looming monster that overwhelmed me before I even began. So, I decided not to let it! To celebrate 1 year of this podcast, listen into this casual solo episode to see how I went from recording my first episode on the lip of my bathtub to now having episodes ready two month…

Entrepreneurship often feels like yoga, therapy, a bootcamp, and an emotional rollercoaster all rolled up into one! That's why I invited Hannah Jane Thompson - inner critic + meditation coach (and color-loving wizardess of words) - to share how mindfulness can help entrepreneurs better navigate inevitable challenges - both external and internal. Si…

Does making decisions in your business feel like you boarded The Struggle Bus? Dr. Lauren Cook is here to help you move forward! A trained therapist, career coach, and speaker, I sat down to chat with her and unpack a problem all entrepreneurs face: analysis paralysis. If you're struggling to commit to something (anything!), listen in to hear how y…

Working IN your business helps you survive. Working ON your business helps you *thrive.* To protect your big ideas and move them forward, you have to build guardrails: simple rituals and habits to help you prioritize what you work on, plan ahead, and take strategic action. Listen to this episode where I take you behind the scenes of my 3 business p…

@shinewithnatasha is an expert on all things Instagram, but she's also full of wisdom on how to honor your energy, capacity, and boundaries while growing your business. In fact, Natasha has navigated these things better than anyone I know even during a viral growth spurt in her own business over the past year. Peek behind the scenes of one of your …

Jess Ekstrom is an entrepreneur I hugely admire, not just for her successes but for *HOW* she runs her business with so much integrity... and joy! Listen to hear how her purpose has evolved, from founding Headbands of Hope to give children with cancer confidence to her new ventures helping women share & tell their story on stage and through writing…

It's story time! Snuggle up, brew a cuppa, and get cozy because today I’m going to tell you the story of how I became an entrepreneur. I hope my story inspires you to reflect on your own, because as Steve Jobs said, "We can't connect the dots looking forward. We can only connect them looking backwards." But when we do, we can better draw the dots t…

In this episode, I’m chatting with Sophie Bujold, the Queen of Community @ Cliqueworthy, where she consults on community design for creative businesses. Sophie was a driving force behind my Create Your Purpose Collective community strategy way before it even existed in 2018! Listen to learn why an audience and a community are different, how to avoi…

Meet Kira Lamb, a Classical Pilates Teacher, former professional dancer. She is also a Black woman who - as she put it - had a "cult-like" upbringing. In our conversation, she reveals the pivotal moment she chose to leave and the audacity that has led her to create her purpose - in and out of her business - ever since. This is a woman I admire and …

How often do you pause to work ON your business and to steer it in the direction you want it to go? It's not easy! So many of us are busy working "in" our business, and that's why solo business retreats can be SO powerful. Listen to this solo episode to hear my experience on my own retreats, 4 tips for your own, and why you should schedule one for …

What if you saw ads for your business as a powerful method to help you create your purpose instead of something scary & slimy? I chat with Luan Jardine, my personal ads strategist, about her recent shift in her business and how you can get started with ads in a slime-free way! Show Notes: https://quinntempest.com/podcast/luan-jardine Connect with L…

Do you struggle to manage your time & to-do's? Liz Landeen is here to help you slay your schedule! Hear her tips for creating a stress-free scheduling system, ways to turn a plan into action, and questions to ask yourself to focus on what matters most as 2022 approaches.Por Quinn Tempest

In the middle of a brutal Arizona summer, I discovered the most beautiful metaphor for entrepreneurship. If you're feeling stuck in your business right now, listen to this to learn why star jasmine will give you permission to be exactly where you are. Show Notes: https://quinntempest.com/podcast/plant-metaphor-entrepreneurs Connect with Quinn: http…

After her time in the PeaceCorps, Elisabetta founded Kurandza, a non-profit that gives girls in Mozambique access to education. I chat with her to uncover or origin story, how she runs a non-profit in Africa from California, and what #IStandforGirls truly means. Show Notes: https://quinntempest.com/podcast/elisabetta-stands-for-girls Connect with K…

We all want to find purpose in our lives. Perhaps you are at a crossroads right now, stuck in the same spot and unsure what to do next. If you are feeling exactly this way, then this episode is just for you. In today’s episode I would like to introduce you all to Laura Neff. She is a brand photographer, business coach, and serial entrepreneur, as w…

I’ll never forget the lesson my 8th grade teacher taught me with a few simple items: a mason jar, two sizes of potatoes, and rice. Want to find out what the Mason Jar Burnout Philosophy is and how you can apply it to your business (and your entire life?) l38kix3ylv7vlLTqo9k0 • • • • • 📝 Show Notes: https://bit.ly/mason-jar-burnout 🎉 CYP Challenge s…

Do you believe in magic? Marisa Mohi - writer, creative coach, and tarot card reader - does! Although Marisa may be a bit "woo-woo," she's also *super* grounded in reality... and I lover her for it! Listen to this interview to find out how Marisa navigated quitting her job right before the pandemic hit, how she creates systems to protect her creati…

Leadership in business doesn't just involve other people, it includes SELF-leadership, too! No one understands this better than Tianna Tye so listen in to learn from her about what it takes become a good leader - for both yourself and others.Por Quinn Tempest

Letting go is much harder than it seems– when we re-examine how much of ourselves we’ve poured into projects, it can be a real challenge to finally let go and move on with something you find much more fulfilling. This is how I started to feel about my business before, where I would build up other people’s brands, their reputations; and I was strugg…

Listen to this episode: Listen and subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Education– the key that opens up opportunities and should be a universal right to any and all children across the world. On this episode today, I’ve invited Komal Shah to share with us her journey to raising conscious children through education– all inspired by one child she…

Listen to this episode: Listen and subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify From a young age, Bryana was aware of often being the only Black person in predominantly white communities. That didn’t change when she took on various marketing roles in the Agribusiness industry. What it DID do was light a spark of passion within her to help organizations,…

Listen to this episode: Listen and subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify I have a podcast…. maybe?! I listen to podcasts alllll the time but I never seriously thought about putting one together myself. Frankly, it just felt like “another thing” I needed to do in my content efforts, and just thinking about it felt overwhelming! But then, I figured…