Looking For The Big Aha
Stories. We love 'em. Movies. We love those too because they're built on stories. And what do we love the most???? Stories of amaaaaaaazing transformation that happen in a moment. A huge awakening and then suddenly, the clouds part, the sun shines and everything is...
Self-Love Talk
Honey, sweetheart, darling. Let's talk about you. SUNDAY BRUNCH "You are the most influential person you will talk to all day." ~ Zig Ziglar SELF-TALK I was talking with a dear friend of mine this past week. He commented how he'd shifted his self talk. And instead...
A Dime’s Worth
You want more money, right? But what are you focusing on? Because... if you're focused on the wrong shit, you'll miss the opportunities that are all around you. Last week I went to Anaheim for a Vixen gig. On Thursday morning, I walked over to the NAMM show (National...
From Starving Artist to Rockstar
You probably already know I play in a rock band. In fact, I play in a few of 'em. I'm best known for playing bass in Vixen but I'm also the guitarist/singer for Bubble, an indie pop/punk band. And never one to be bored, I play bass for Joe Elliott's side project, the...
Looking For The Big Aha
Stories. We love 'em. Movies. We love those too because they're built on stories. And what do we love the most???? Stories of amaaaaaaazing transformation that happen in a moment. A huge awakening and then suddenly, the clouds part, the sun shines and everything is...
Stop Dating, Get Married
"Oh hi. My name's Share. Oh you're kind of cute. Do you wanna hang out?" That's how it starts. Then it quickly becomes, "Wait. You want me to keep showing up as a full on badass? You mean I have to keep stepping into my full possibilities? Over and over and over...
My Secret Anti-Anxious-Feelings Tool
There's no halfway with me. I'm either 100% in or I'm 100% out. Imagine you're standing on the diving board. You're up high. It's rather terrifying. Maybe you're 20 feet up. Maybe you're 5 feet up and it's your first dive. Either way, the moment you decide to dive,...
Out Of Bad Things…
Good Things Come! You're going along, living your life and WHAM! A bunch of shit hits the fan and immediately, you think, I'm fucked. I get it. CLICK TO TWEET: Just like the lotus, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate...
3 Ways To Move Past Anxiety
In the world of rock n roll where I’ve resided for most of my life, letting go typically means you don’t care. You get wasted and numb yourself to the pain. You no longer care what anyone thinks. I'm talkin' about letting go intentionally and consciously. This kind...
Time Is On Your Side
Yes, Mick. We know it's on YOUR side. But time is on my side, too. And you, my dear reader.. time is on your side as well. There's two parts to this story so stick with me. IT WON'T MATTER On any given day, you're faced with a bazillion little, teensy, weensy choices...
Diamonds In You
Anxiety sucks. Sometimes I think I've mastered it. I've conquered the bastard and it's never coming back. Then I wake up the next day and it's snuck back in my heart. Somewhere along the way... I read that anxiety is what happens when you feel like you're not living...
Why You Need to Be A Rockstar In Your Biz
Rockstar. The term gets used a lot. Like... seriously. A LOT. When people use the word in rock n roll, they usually refer to a member of a famous rock band. Mick Jagger. Steven Tyler. Jimmy Page. Rockstars, right? But in business... what does it mean to be a rockstar?...
How To Stop Worrying
I worried about writing this post. I worried that I would write it and nobody would read it. I worried about finding an uber clever, hipster title like '10 Things Ryan Gosling Worries About' and I worried about whether or not I should write the whole thing and submit...
The Why of Video
Why bother with video at all? It's kind of a pain right? Let me offer up my own story around video. So what about you? Are you diving into video? What lights you up about it? What scares you about it? Finally, I hope you're already signed up for the free training at...
Like Networking, Only Better
Have you ever been at a networking event and there's that person who gets up on stage and has a few minutes to pitch to hundreds or thousands of people? Yeah, video is like that only better. The three ways to rock your videos even more. 1. Look at the camera! I know...
The Number One Hangup About Your Message
You know you've got greatness inside of you. You can talk all night long with your friends. Passionately. Almost yelling about the importance of this change in the world. You wave your hands around. You get bright eyed and maybe a little crazy looking as you rant....
Have you been hiding?
It's true. I've been hiding. What the hell happened? Have you ever felt burned out? Like you've hit a wall? Did you have a ton of momentum and enthusiasm and then.... pzzzztttt... it went out like a balloon going flat? Yeah. been there. Done that. Watch this video to...
Are You THAT Friend?
Ya know. The friend that you cringe every time you see their name on your caller ID. You think, "What's wrong now?" "How long will she keep me on the phone for?" Or "Maybe I'll just ignore the call." You're laughing. Of course you're not THAT friend. But what if you...
Enoughness
When I was a kid growing up, I thought I wasn't pretty enough. Nor was I quite smart enough. And I definitely wasn't good enough at sports. When it came to music, I was pretty good at piano and then pretty good at bass but maybe not quite good enough to achieve the...
Productive Procrastination
How To Get Something Done Even When You're Goofing Off! So you're sitting at your computer and you've gone bonkers mad with work, schedules, deadlines and everything else that sends us spiraling into First World Problem #1 - Overwhelm! My fav solution is to goof off....
What Is Self Care and Why Do You Need It?
When I first heard the phrase 'self-care' I immediately thought, "What a load of self-indulgent crap!" Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong. One of my favorite phrases that changed my attitude around self-care is this: "You can't give to others what you don't...
Who Can Do Video?
As a video coach for several years, I've heard a lot of excuses around not doing video. "I'm not a video person." "Video works for other people but it doesn't work for me." Look. The thing is... if you can walk and talk and meet people in real life? Then you can...
The 1 Biggest Reason To Film Videos For Your Business!
Why do you wanna film videos for your biz? It's a hassle right? Getting all sussied up, figuring out what to say, learning about lighting and a load of other stuff that you did not sign up for when you started your own business! Are you doing videos because: You think...
How Do You Talk To Yourself?
Hi Gorgeous. Yeah. You. I'm talking to you. No, not the person behind you or next to you. You. Hey you beautiful person, you. Did you just have a self deprecating answer in your head when you read that to yourself? Who is that asshole in your head anyway? Meet The...
The First Thing To Go Is The Thing You Need The Most
Do you dream of success? Do you dream of being massively huge in your industry? Do you dream of making it big? So big that you're uber super duper crazy busy with assistants running around after you like kittens after a ball of yarn? How do you look when you're that...
Figuring Out What to Say In Your Videos
Yeah! I hear it all the time from you. "I don't know what to say to the camera." "I clam up when I'm staring at that lens!" So here's a lil video to help you get the ball rolling. Three easy to implement methods to get you talking and having a conversation instead of...
Would You Like Something To Snack On?
Before Vixen was signed to a record label, I was paying the bills by playing bass for Australian 70's pop songwriter/singer Helen Reddy. I learned an incredible lesson at one gig in particular... Governor's Mansion, Kentucky. 198x (I can't quite remember the year so...
Go Ahead and Suck
Growing up with two older brothers, I constantly strived for COOL. They listened to Led Zeppelin. I listened to the Archies. They watched Star Trek. I watched The Partridge Family. They wore jeans and smoked cigarettes. I wore floppy shorts and ate twizzlers. ...
How To Become A CEO
As a lifelong rocker, I have not automagically acquired efficient delegation and productivity habits. I've had to discover them through books. Learn them. And implement them until they became habits. One of my fav tips for getting epic sh*t to happen is to become your...
A Secret Weapon For Selling More Of Your Products And Services
Have you ever launched a new product or program to the disappointing sound of crickets? I mean, like, you’re checking your phone at all hours of the day (and waking up at 3AM) to see if anyone signed up for your AWESOME program or bought your AMAZING product, and all...
How To Create Your Own Home Video Studio For Less Than $200
Think you need expensive equipment to make high-quality videos for your business? You soooo do not need expensive equipment to make high-quality videos for your business! I have a special treat for you today (scroll down to the P.S. if you’re in a hurry for the...
Are You In Bed With Joaquin Phoenix?
Did you know that the dude who is considered one of Hollywood’s hottest leading men says he’s “uncontrollably shaking and nervous” on every film set? If you share any feelings similar to that, you’re in bed with Joaquin Phoenix. Now wait a film-tastic minute… before...
What’s In Your Yard?
A couple of years ago, we had some yucky neighbors. You know the type. You kind of felt nervous walking past their house. Dodgy cars always coming and going. Scary looking people accompanying the dodgy cars. And worst of all... mean dogs that jumped the fence and...
Smiling and Crying
Today's a weird day. It's the first day of my course Make Epic Shit Happen - MESH and that makes me really happy. It's also the day we announced that we're going out as Vixen in honor of our dear friend, the guitarist and founder of Vixen, Jan. I just hung up the...
Now’s Not A Good Time
Have you heard yourself say that? Now's really not a good time. I've got: That important event coming up. Relatives in town. A launch I'm dealing with. No time to breathe let alone do this thing you're asking me to do. Plus a bunch of laundry and the usual stuff to...
So You Got Potential Huh?
You got dreams. Goals. Ideas. You got lots of good stuff in your heart and in your head. Like my mom used to say... "You got potential." So what? Big f'n deal. Many years ago, before love-of-my-life Bam, shall we say, BB??? I had this boyfriend. I won't name him out...
How To Make Awesome Videos Without Spending A Dime
As you might know, I just performed at a slammin’ music fest with some of my Vixen sisters in the U.K. It was our first time playing over there in over 20 years! Whoa!!! Emotional and sooooo awesome all at the same time. Anyway, when I got home I found my inbox filled...
Two Minutes That Changed My Life & Biz Foreveh…(And Can Do The Same For YOU)
Did I ever show you this video? It was my entry into a contest to win a free ticket to rockstar entrepreneur Marie Forleo’s Rich, Happy & Hot LIVE in New York City just a couple short years ago. I ended up winning a ticket that year (wooooo!!!) and a bunch of cool...
Are You Ready To Rock Your Videos Yet?
Video Rockstar University is starting up soooooon...... And I'm flippin' excited about it! (So excited I grabbed my bass for a mini jam!) You know video is here to stay. And yet... you've probably got your own list of excuses for not rockin' video like you could! -...
Tiny Moments
It's so easy to think about the big moments. The moment just before the curtain went up when Vixen was playing on the Arsenio Hall show. (He's back on tv, yay!) When the band Bubble won Song of the Year in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and were flown to the Rock...
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