Bright Life Podcast

Bright Life Biz graduate shares her journey from a career in education to pursuing more time and location freedom via content writing! Listen to hear...

✨ What her background was like before copywriting (and why it's OK if you don't have any writing/marketing experience before)

✨ Inspiration around making a change no matter what age or season you're in (she is a beautiful example of reinventing oneself)

✨ Her magical vision for her future (hint: it involves a beach in Greece)

✨ What made her decide to take this content-writing course and her advice for women thinking about starting a copywriting business or pivoting in their careers/industries

And if you’re ready to create more freedom and fulfillment via your own copywriting business this fall, join us in Bright Life Biz—doors close tomorrow!

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Bright Life Biz graduate shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mama to building a successful copywriting business! Listen to hear...

✨ What her background was like before copywriting (and why it's OK if you don't have any writing/business experience)

✨ What made her interested in copywriting as an online business compared to other options

✨ What made her decide to take a course like Bright Life Biz to get her business up and running (and how she chose which one)

✨ Her three unexpected favorite parts of the program

✨ Her advice for women thinking about starting a copywriting business or choosing a mentor

And if you’re ready to create more freedom and fulfillment via your own copywriting business this fall, join Bright Life Biz with code COURTNEY for $100 off. We start in one week!

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An inside look at my business, where I teach women how to build profitable copywriting businesses for more freedom and fulfillment as their own boss. If you've ever thought of building another income stream or online business, here are 5 reasons why I want you to learn from me vs. anywhere else! A few of these are a total surprise to most people, so I hope it feels fun and inspiring to listen in!

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If you have a big decision coming up and you're not 100% sure which move to make... listen to this episode for a reframe on how to take a calculated risk, bet on yourself, and trust yourself to handle whatever comes.

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If you have something you've been wanting to try or begin—a course, a book, a podcast, a business, a relationship—but you're afraid of what will happen... listen to this episode for one of my all-time favorite mantras. This simple line has given me confidence when going on dates, trying new things, and putting myself out there. It will help you remove the pressure and timeline, and return to your trust and confidence.

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My top tips for where to begin with planning your travel with working remotely! If you wonder where to even go, how to choose your neighborhood, what to think through around Wifi or work requirements... this is for you! Here's what I've learned from being a digital nomad for the past several years!

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I've been hearing from more of you that you have dreams to travel, work remotely, or even become a digital nomad for a season. So I thought it would be fun to dive into the pros and cons of being a digital nomad. I'm sharing my honest take from life on the road across 35 countries... so you can decide if it's something you would enjoy as well—and how to start a business that allows you to work from anywhere if so!

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My favorite tips to travel more affordably—no matter what your budget is! Whether your dream is to see the world, spend a few months in another country, work remotely for long periods of time, or even become a digital nomad ... this episode shares tips to help your money go further and make your travel dreams a reality! I've been to 35+ countries in all seasons of business, and here is what has helped me since my very first international trip.

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I've been a digital nomad on and off for over five years now, traveling to more than 35 countries with my laptop. It was never a journey I expected or really even planned, so in this episode I'm sharing how my husband and I got the wild idea in the first place, then made it a reality within only a few months. If you're curious about traveling, working remotely, or even becoming a digital nomad for a season of time yourself, this episode will give you an inside look and some ideas for how you can do so, too!

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In this final episode in our series from my book, Your Bright Life, we saved the best for last! Join me and Kristine Munro, a 7-figure business founder who left everything to start over and pursue her TRUE passion. You'll learn where to begin with finding your passion, how to give yourself permission to evolve along the way, ways to REIGNITE the light within you, how to find a community of women to support you, and so much more.

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As women, we get so many mixed messages around SHINING—use your voice but don't be TOO loud, be strong but not BOSSY, take up space but not too MUCH. Well, this episode is all about giving yourself permission to SHINE. What it looks like for YOU, how to start finding little ways to do it in little ways each day, and how to make it feel safe in your body.

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You probably assume that if you woke up with the dream career, love of your life, or six-pack abs tomorrow, you'd gladly welcome your new situation, right? But the truth is, us humans do all kinds of funky things when we receive the love, wealth, or success we desire, often self-sabotaging our way out or returning to our old baseline.

If that sounds familiar, this episode has you covered! It's all is all about RECEIVING— how to actually receive and hold your dreams, reframe asking for support, and maintain a new baseline.

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You know how, whenever you anxiously wait for a call or email to come through, it only happens once you finally give up watching your phone? Or how, when you finally give up on meeting the life of your life and decide to just have fun in your own, THAT'S when you meet your person? This episode touches on DETACHMENT — that moment of surrender when you let go and a dream FINALLY comes to life.

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If you ever feel like you let fear stop you, this 15-minute pep talk will completely transform the way you think about fear. Learn ONE question that puts things in perspective, empowers you to choose the path that serves you, helps you better understand how fear is actually trying to help you, and enables you to move past it with confidence.

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If you know what you WANT to think about yourself, but sometimes have a hard time BELIEVING the thought, listen to this episode for a few tricks to transform your beliefs. Because your thoughts are influencing the emotions you feel, the actions you take, and therefore the results and life you live. So if you know how to change your thoughts, you know how to change your life. This episode will share a few steps to do so!

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Do you ever have those moments where you feel activated by something you see on social media, feel defeated by someone seeming further along than you, or encounter a situation where you roll your eyes and think, "Must be nice!" It's human nature, but in this episode, you'll also learn why it's a HUGE sign for you to pay attention to. Learn the FASTEST way to get out of feeling activated AND how to make these times SERVE you and the future you want to create.

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Picture your dream, then picture the YOU who already has it. Who is she? What is she like? What are her thoughts, habits, boundaries, and priorities... and how do they differ from yours today? This episode will help you clarify what next-level you is like and how to become her. Because often, when we achieve a goal, it's not the outcome we love most—but who we become to get there.

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Have you ever thought about what a GIFT it is if you actually know what you desire? There are people unsure what they want, but if there's a career move you want to make, a city you want to move to, or a future you can't stop thinking about... you are actually one of the LUCKY ones! Listen to this episode to learn what to DO with this information, the worst that can happen, and the hardest part of manifestation...

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If you've ever been told that you want too much, that your ideas are frivolous, or that what you desire is meant for someone else but not YOU... then listen to this episode for three simple reframes on why your imagination is your super power. Your imagination is the first step to what you really want. Your imagination is part of your magic, and all you create in the world.

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Join me and one of my best friends Kacia Ghetmiri, host of the EmpowerHer podcast and EmpowerHer Live events, for a conversation that will light you up, remind you that you're doing it RIGHT (even if you're a beginner again in some areas) and encourage you around:

- Why EASY robs you of PROUD (and how to embrace the highs and lows of your journey)

- How to trust yourself to not only handle disappointment but to allow yourself to access JOY in the waiting

- Why the challenges you're encountering now are PREPARING you to hold the success you'll experience one day

- How to feel more permission around CHANGING YOUR MIND and going from GOOD TO GREAT (even if people don't understand)

- How she works up the courage put herself in rooms and conversations with people she admires (and you can too)

- Where you can get around other women rooting for YOU and your biggest dreams

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It's official—you can get a copy of my first book on Amazon today!!! It's called Your Bright Life: Get Clear on What You Want, Overcome Self-Doubt, and Bring Your Dreams to Life. In this episode, I give a mini sample of the intro, give an overview of the book, and share what I'm most excited about.

If you've ever looked at some people and wished you had their fearlessness, today's episode is full of truth bombs that challenge you to rethink bravery. Listen to this episode to uncover:

• Why fearless is a practice and NOT a personality trait
• How to determine whether facing fear is worth what's on the other side
• The difference in taking action today vs. later won't be the amount of fear (but the time spent waiting to live your dreams)
• How to get started today so you can see the benefits sooner
• Why a life of no risk also means a life of no reward

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Have you ever wanted to feel more comfortable taking up space, sharing your message, or getting visible online? Guest Emilee Fry is here to help. Emilee is a business coach and mindset mentor who shares:

• How to identify the root cause of visibility fears
• One simple step you can take to start shifting those fears today
• Her top piece of advice for anyone sitting on the sidelines dreaming of more
• How long it takes to get more comfortable with visibility (and when fear finally goes away)
• A gut check to determine if it's worth sharing your message, starting a business, or chasing that dream

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Do you ever feel like you need one more degree, certification program, or outside approval before you share your message, launch your business, or take on clients? If so, it may not be an education thing, but a WORTHINESS thing. Listen to this episode for how to tell the difference, plus a pep talk around why you are likely ALREADY ready for the humans (or businesses) you want to serve. You'll come out the other side feeling more confident, ready to finally get out there and begin.

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Exciting news: my first book is coming out Spring 2023! Eep! And I want to bring you in on the journey of what it's like to write a book for anyone who dreams of doing so, too! Listen to this episode for five steps I used to come up with a book idea and begin the writing process (even without knowing anything about what it was like to publish a book beforehand). Then get ready for your brilliant book idea to come to you!

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If you've ever Googled work-from-home jobs and discovered freelance writing, then wondered, "What do copywriters do?" this episode is for you! Learn what a typical day-in-the-life looks like for freelance writers, the types of projects they work on, and whether or not this is something you might enjoy as another income stream or online business!

I share what I learned in writing as a side hustle... to more than doubling my corporate income, growing a team and agency, and being on the inside of corporations as a content strategist for global brands. I hope it gives you an inside look into this profitable income stream!

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Watch this video for the top online business ideas, from vacation rentals like Airbnb and VRBO to network marketing, coaching, virtual assistants, freelance writing, and more! Hear pros and cons for each and how to tell which is right for you based on your career goals, financial targets, and lifestyle. (I also share which ones I tried and what I thought of them!)

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In our series on work-from-home businesses, learn what a typical day-in-the-life looks like for freelance writers, the types of projects they work on, and whether or not this is something you would enjoy as an online business! I share what I've learned in building a content agency that scaled to multi 6-figures in its first year AND having been on the inside of Corporate America as a copywriter and content strategist.

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My life changed when I became a freelance writer. Instead of working for someone else in corporate, I was suddenly able to work from around the world, on the hours I chose, on creative work that was fulfilling to me. And I was able to make twice as much working for myself—something I never imagined would be possible! 

So in this episode, I share not only how writing for businesses online changed my life, but more importantly, how you can use it to change yours—whether you want more location independence, time with your family, financial freedom... or to see the world, to build a successful business, or whatever else defines success, fulfillment, and freedom for YOU!

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What do you do when it feels like nothing is working in your life or business? Mindset and Sales Coach Amanda Joyce Weber is here to help you shift your mindset so you can own your expertise, get things moving in the right direction, and thrive in both life and biz.

On her podcast and in her business, Amanda shows women how their biggest results often arise from one simple mindset shift. And in this episode, she'll give you plenty of them! If you ever feel like nothing is going the way you want it to, tune into this conversation to instantly feel more hope and find the shift that changes your results.

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If you have a situation that's kicking your booty, welcome to the club. :) I heard a quote recently that transformed how I thought of the situation and the experience in general, so I want to share it with you. Listen to this episode to see your challenge with fresh eyes, decide who you want to be in it, find encouragement to keep at it, or find peace in letting it go.

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Ever wondered how to manifest the success, freedom, business, or relationship you desire? While every dream takes ACTION, it doesn't hurt to ALSO do the mental, emotional, and energetic work to bring your dream to life... and maybe even faster or more fully with all of your intention behind it.

Listen to this episode for a few of my current favorite manifestation methods for calling in whatever you desire. I even share a few examples of ways I've used manifestation to call in dream cities, job offers, and relationships! 

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If you get overwhelmed thinking about all the tasks involved in bringing a dream or business to life—or feel paralyzed even imagining where to begin—listen to this episode for a process to get crystal-clear on your best next step and take action today.

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It's ok if you have an idea for a side hustle, online business, or creative project but aren't *exactly* sure what it would look like yet. If you find yourself in this position, listen to this episode for a trick I use to go from vague idea to crystal clear. Also hear an update on my process writing my first book (and how I applied this concept to come up with the title). I hope this episodes gives you a ton of permission around trusting the creative process and enjoying the unfolding.

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At the start of the new year, we've been discussing how to find your passion, purpose, or calling this year so you can live with more fulfillment. But if nothing comes up for you when you think about your dreams, here are a few questions to get further clarity on what your heart desires and to give yourself permission to go after it.

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Watch out world—after this episode you will bust 5 of the most limiting beliefs so you have more confidence to take action on your dreams today! If you've ever thought to yourself that it's too late for you, you're too old to go after what's on your heart, you can't change your mind, it's all been done before, or you don't have what it takes... listen to this episode for reframes to each of those lies! Prepare for a megadose of empowerment because it's NOT too late for you, there are people out there waiting for what you have to share in only the way YOU can, and you have permission to grow and evolve at any time. ❤️

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Listen for 3 of my favorite, unconventional, life-changing practices to design your dream life in the new year. If you're unsure what your dream life looks like, or what your passion and purpose are, these exercises will help you create a vision for your biggest, brightest life that gives you chills! The best part is, they all take less than 30 minutes but can influence your life for years to come.

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If you’ve set out to achieve your dream but are frustrated with how long the results are taking, this episode is for you! 

Guest Nicole Robertson has started two 6-figure businesses and is on her third while traveling the world with total location independence. She recently launched her brand-new book Unbound: Master Money and Live Without Restriction, is the host of The Spill Podcast, and specializes in helping women take more control of their life and potential through business and personal growth. 

In this empowering episode, she shares with us:

• Her biggest mindset shifts in becoming someone who could create multiple successful businesses, even without formal college education
• How to embrace the lag time between starting a dream and it coming true
• How to stay motivated and encouraged during that lag time, even in a culture obsessed with instant gratification
• Signs your dream is on its way to you, even if you can’t see the results yet
• How to become more of a match (both energetically and practically) for what you want
• One step you can take to identify any beliefs tripping you up and rewire them for success

It's completely normal for big dreams to have big timelines. This episode will re-energize you around staying the course and help you see signs that your results are on their way to you.

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If you've lost touch with what dreams you have for your life—or feel like they're in conflict with your current path, career, or societal pressures—then this episode will help you tune back into those dreams, give yourself permission to trust them, and use them to reignite your passion for life. 

Guest Carrie Doan is a clarity and pleasure coach, entrepreneur, life enthusiast, and believer in all things possible. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to get clear on your desires and clarity for your next step
• Reasons people (and women especially) may have a hard time discerning their desires
• How you can tune back into your desires if you've lost touch
• Why desires are messengers instead of dreams to push aside or control
• How to give yourself a ton of permission to claim what you want and go after it

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Nyakio Grieco is a beauty entrepreneur and advocate for clean, inclusive beauty that suits all skin types, tones and needs. She has launched multiple successful brands including her award-winning brand nyakio™ based on her family’s Kenyan beauty secrets; her inclusive beauty e-commerce destination Thirteen Lune; and Relevant: Your Skin Seen, a clean, science-led skincare brand that works for all skin tones and types. 

Listen to this episode to hear...

• Nyakio's advice to others who dream of creating a business
• Her experience facing adversity and her advice to others encountering it
• What she wishes she would've known starting out in entrepreneurship
• Her biggest aha moments of her entrepreneurial journey
• How she merges her passions with what the market needs to build successful brands
• And so much more!

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Have you ever Googled if there was a way to grow your business... without having to do sales? 😅 Business and mindset coach Anna Rapp once did early in her business, and it's what ultimately led her to discover how to LOVE sales and sell from a place that felt authentic and fun. She's here to share with us... 

- How to sell in a genuine way that feels true to YOU

- How to shift your perspective to view sales as a way to SERVE your audience

- Simple practices to grow your confidence if you're scared of selling

- How to move through buyer concerns in a way that feels good to both you and your prospective client

- What it means to sell with heart... and why it could be the thing that unlocks next-level growth for your business

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